"... the finest resort hotel in the world."
Built nearly a decade ago by Edwin W. Grove on but a dream of creating a sanctuary nestled in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina and southern Appalachian mountain region, A History of The Grove Park Inn by Bruce E. Johnson takes reader's on a journey from the initial design and construction of the Inn to its modern day structure and appeal to visitors world wide. The book, complete with original photographs, documents and quotations from United States Presidents, Henry Ford, Thomas Edison and F. Scott Fitzgerald; just a few of many dignitaries who spent time at the Grove Park, is a humble tribute to this majestic Inn. Mr. Johnson carefully details all historical aspects of the Grove Park Inn from the ground breaking and construction, to the selection of Roycroft furniture to descriptions of all working facilities at the Inn. Although the Grove Park has endured some remodeling and updated technology to maintain function of the Inn, Mr. Johnson is careful to point out the original rock work, existing antique furniture and charm that has been maintained for so many years. Today, the Grove Park Inn is open to anyone who wishes to visit and hosts an annual Christmas Gingerbread House Contest that receives national entries. Every year, thousands of people make a traditional visit to the Inn to view the Gingerbread Houses in which the winning entries are featured on "Good Morning America." Regardless of visiting the Grove Park Inn, pick up a copy of this book. It is a treasure to read and look through photos of an Inn "built for the ages."
