RiverDance is a captivating blend of the best in a traditional Vacation Rental
and an upscale Bed and Breakfast.  As our guests, nestled on a quiet
mountainside, high above the river, you will find your home away from home.  
Experience the outdoors at its best, day or night, from our
Carolina Porch
with its barn board fireplace  Relax in front of the massive Arts and Crafts
fireplace
in the inviting great room, and rest comfortably in your own private
quarters.

RiverDance offers two separate suites, TreeTops and RiverRock. Enter
the
Tree Tops Suite (upper level) via the heavy timber stairs.  There you will
find two spacious bedrooms, a full bath and a sitting area with a comfy leather
couch and TV. The
Hickory bedroom has two twin beds which can be
converted to a King, while
Beech has a queen bed with a full futon.  

The center level of
RiverDance contains a full kitchen, laundry, great room
with fireplace and the spacious
Carolina porch and deck.

Access the
River Rock Suite (lower level) from your own private entrance off
of the parking area. It's perfect if you have man's best friend with you. This
inviting living space also provides two sleeping areas and a full bath. The
Holly bedroom has a queen bed while the Laurel room has a kitchenette,
media area with big screen TV and sleeps two comfortably.
River Rock has
its own private deck, seating area and easy access to the Hot Tub..

To assure your privacy we will only rent each suite of rooms to a single group.

For your convenience a full service kitchen, laundry and WiFi are available. Whether it's a family gathering, a special event, a get away weekend,
experiencing the great outdoors or just relaxing,
RiverDance has it all. RiverDance's bedrooms provide a very relaxing way to end the day.

                                                                                                              
Want more info?

Please check out the "Images in and Aound RiverDance", "RiverDance Reviews" ,"Friends of RiverDance" . To get a better idea of how RiverDance is set up
please go to our  
RiverRock, Main Floor and TreeTops floor plans. For a different view you can check out the front and rear elevations. You can also check out
our
RiverDance Brochure and RiverDance RackCard or the "RiverDance Portfolio" to share with others.

    Directions from Asheville: Take I 26 North towards Johnson City and get off at exit 19. There take the US 25/70 towards Hot Springs, about 19 miles
    until you go onto NC 208. Signs will say to Greeneville Tn. Please do not turn into the  Bear River Lodge construction entrance. Follow NC 208 1 mile until
    you reach the main entrance, just before the bridge, of Bear River Lodge, home of RiverDance. Go up the gravel road that follows the Laurel till you see
    the lodge. Turn right on the paved road to the right of the lodge and go to the third road on the left, Deer Leap. We are the second house in on Deer Leap
    For more detail or directions from other starting points, please use the Google Maps display above.

                                                                                           Madison County

    Bask in the hot tubs or get a massage in nearby Hot Springs. Raft down the French Broad River, the third oldest river in the world. Fish in the rich trout
    streams.  Western North Carolinas is renowned for its arts and crafts community, visit local craftsmen at work,.Hike our wandering trails, the Appalachian Trail
    is 2 miles away and the Laurel River trail is even closer. Wander small towns of Hot Springs, Mars Hill and Marshall or immerse yourself in Asheville (the “Paris
    of the South”). Take a drive on the 'Blue Ridge Parkway'. Experience the majesty of Madison County, the “Jewel of the Blue Ridge”. Or just the perfect place
    to just 'set a spell' and relax !!

                                                                                          Beautiful Asheville

    From the exploreashevile.com,  "Asheville is that type of unique, special place that lingers sweetly in your mind and memories for years to come. The city's rich
    architectural legacy with its mix of Art Deco, Beaux Arts and Neoclassical styles is the perfect retro-urban backdrop to the edgy energy that emanates from
    the locally owned-shops and art galleries, distinctive restaurants and exciting entertainment venues. Known as an art colony, a healing resort and a home to
    notable luminaries, statesmen and bohemians, Asheville is one of the most welcoming, vibrant cities in America.     

    A bastion of cutting-edge art and technology in the Blue Ridge, the city also prides itself on its fascinating Appalachian past and celebrates this culture with annual
    events such as Shindig on the Green. While many cities underwent major overhauls in past decades, Asheville's historic and architecturally diverse downtown
    remains beautifully preserved."
Some Interesting Websites
www.hotspringsnc.org

www.asheville.com

www.groveparkinn.com

www.exploreasheville.com

www.alookatasheville.com
See whats happening in our local 'spa town'

The hub of Western North Carolina

A highlight of any visit.

Asheville's official tourism site

Check out the "Asheville: A Tour from Discovery to ReBirth" article
                                                  
                                                          Reviews From Our Guests
More Reviews !!
We are featured !! Tennessee Timbeframe has featured RiverDance in the Fall edition of it's online newsletter and we are looking
forward to sharing their beautiful work with our guests. Also,
Moss Creek Designs (the folks who produced our house design) featured
us in their "What New" section.

     
Callie's  PodCast !!  HomeAway, one of the sites we advertise on, was so intrigued by the way we                                          
      blended both a traditional Vacation Rental and a upscale B&B in RIverDance they interviewed Callie  for a recent             
      podcast. Take a listen to the August 2010 podcast and find out how RiverDance offers you more.
Our journey to the breathtaking mountains of the Carolina’s began nine years ago, and it is a dream come true.  It was time to get away from the
cold and fast pace of the Mid-West and create our year round Timber Frame home. We live in RiverDance full-time and are looking forward to
having you as our guest. The idea from the start was to share RiverDance with others who want to venture out and explore all that Western North
Carolina has to offer.

                                         Callie and Dave Wellendorf
                     (847) 809-3098 or email  wellendorfcallie@yahoo.com





We are currently setup to take payment with both checks and credit cards.

If you are ever headed to the SW side of Michigan for vacation, please take a look at our original vacation rental,
Cottage in the Woods, a great
place to spend a wonderful beach vacation on Lake Michigan.
  
Come get a Smidge of
Midge at RiverDance
Welcome to RiverDance
A Dream Come True !!
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or call Callie at
(847) 809-3098
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One of our guests was able to capture the whole idea behind RiverDance.

"I think anywhere else we stay from now on will always be compared to RiverDance.  
I imagine we will say things like, this place is nice, but it's no RiverDance".
 

Looking for that something special for you and your sweetheart? Look no further, for now
you can add a massage in the comforts of your spacious quarters, and a box of chocolates
from
Crumbs and Cream.  Oh, so delicious, and topped with a hint of sea salt. You can further
relax by enjoying the warmth of the hot tub, while taking in the beauty of the unique view. A
very special treat! And we are still offering discounted mid-week rates through March.