Incredible Outdoor Adventures Near Hanging Rock State Park
Singletree Gun & Plough is an “elegantly rustic” 1000-acre Wilderness Resort including five miles of riverfront located adjacent award-winning Hanging Rock State Park. Singletree has a seven-bedroom Lodge sitting high on a ridge with magnificent views, and three vacation rental cabins tucked away in the woodland. Singletree’s miles of private trail through the wilderness and along the river are open only to guests. Large groups and families will love the resort, as all seven rooms must be rented at once, providing lots of room for everyone! There's tons of fly-fishing, zip-lining, river kayaking/canoeing, and horse trail riding in the surrounding area. Next door is Hanging Rock State Park with 24 miles of trails, five waterfalls, and a 12 acre trout-stocked lake for fishing, boating, and swimming.
Singletree has three cabins available to families. The Bear’s Den (2 bedroom) is a 1950’s log cabin in a Woodland grove. Innisfree (2 bedroom) is a cottage with oriental rugs and upscale charm. Windblow (3 bedroom, 2 bath) has sweeping views and a grand covered porch. Cabins have fully-equipped kitchens and linens in place. Singletree offers a “digital detox” vacation where families disconnect from technology, and reconnect with family and friends. Families are invited to play on the huge lawn of the Lodge, play croquet, throw the football, fly kites by day, and enjoy the evenings around the large firepit, or stargaze at night. Hiking to the river with a beach chair and lunch is a popular activity. Kayaking/canoeing, tubing, zip-lining, horse trail riding, chasing waterfalls, and row boating in the Lake are all nearby.
For companies/corporations, Singletree offers an intimate, exciting, adventuresome venue for corporate outings. Surrounded by stunning vistas of the Blue Ridge mountains, and private trails to the gorgeous Dan River, Singletree is one of the most unusual and lovely locations for business, family, church, or wellness retreats in North Carolina. For team-building activities there are varieties of options that can be included in your customized retreat package: kayaking, tubing, ropes course, rock climbing, horse trail riding, hiking, golf, fly-fishing. As a meeting place you will be treated to beautiful views of Moore’s Knob and the Saura Mountains as well as the Blue Ridge, instead of the boring parking lot view offered by most meeting venues. They can comfortably fit 40 people in their beautiful conference room. If you are interested in invigorating your staff or family and giving them a healthy wholesome getaway, then the organic meals and natural beauty of Singletree will charm you.
A family reunion at Singetree is calling your name! All your event's meals, snacks, and full concierge planning are included with your stay. Reconnect with your relatives however you wish: kayaking with picnic lunch on the river, zip lining, hiking, tubing, fishing, local excursions, golf, trail riding on horses... the list goes on and on. Meanwhile, you'll enjoy freshly prepared big breakfasts, satisfying lunches, and huge dinners at every meal. What more could a family want?
Being surrounded by 1000 acres of wilderness with five miles of mountain riverfront, Singletree Gun & Plough is uniquely designed to provide relaxation and rejuvenation far from the maddening crowds. The quiet solitude of the woodland cabins, or the gracious porches and sitting rooms of the Big Lodge are designed for the enjoyment of the nature lover. Whether folks choose to hike the private trail system of the property in solitude, chase waterfalls in the adjacent State Park with friends, kayak the river with family or sit on the porch with a good book; one finds the peace and serenity that only nature affords.
The Dan River is home to Smallmouth Bass and the native Redbreast Sunfish. The Dan River is a healthy stream with a population of crayfish and baitfish to support the small mouth bass. Try your hand at fly fishing while staying here! Ask about special fishing packages that the lodge offers.
Singletree caters to the discriminating individual who can appreciate the uncultivated, rugged terrain which remains unchanged and timeless. They strive to keep the 1000 acres with five miles of river as pristine and untouched as possible. The Stern family that owns the property are committed to enjoying, and sharing, this ecologically significant property with minimal human disturbance. They are dedicated to sustainable and organic methods of maintenance for the property itself, and the overall health of the game and land. The five miles of riverfront are of particular concern and Singletree is aggressive in protecting the riparian buffers and riverbanks. Only guests of Singletree are permitted to responsibly wander in this fragile wilderness.
The Sauratown Mountain range in north-central North Carolina is unique and unusual since it is the only mountain range in the USA contained within the borders of one county. And, a river runs through it! The award winning, popular Hanging Rock State Park covers almost 8000 acres of the range. A recreational corridor has grown up around the park, and Singletree Gun & Plough is proud to be a part of it. Mountain biking, mountain climbing, kayaking, canoeing, tubing, zip lining, horse trail riding, riverside golf, flyfishing, and birdwatching are some of the available activities.
Singletree Gun & Plough features three cozy cabins to choose from if you're looking for a little more privacy on your North Carolina vacation. Their cabins range in style and size but area all beautifully furnished with full kitchens, cozy living spaces, and a variety of amenities including gas grills, fire pit, screened porch, and more. Their cabins do not have televisions, and instead feature old fashioned and current board games to keep you entertained. It's the perfect way to really unplug and relax on your vacation! - All Year
- 4 units
- Danbury
- Dan River
- Horse Stables
- Library
- Cable TV
- Flatscreen TV
- Internet
- MP3 Dock
- Satellite TV
- Wireless Internet
- Gourmet Dining
- Air Conditioning
- Alarm Clock
- Balcony
- Blackout Drapes
- Coffee Maker
- Deck
- Fireplace
- Full Kitchen
- Hair Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Patio
- Picnic Tables
- Refrigerator
- Sundeck
- Bocce Ball
- Rock Climbing
- Horseback Riding
- Horseshoes
- Hunting and Shooting
- Photography
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Swimming
- Wineries
- Biking/Bicycling
- Bird Watching
- Boating & Watercraft
- Canoeing
- Fire Pit(s)
- Fishing Pier(s)
- Fly Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Outdoor Grill(s)
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Wildlife & Nature
- Picnic Table(s)
- Free Parking
- Catering
- Concierge
- Fishing Guides
- Hunting Guides
- Meeting Room(s)
- Children Welcome