All housing on site is first-come first-serve. Please indicate your preferences on registration form. When / if we reach a max, we’ll remove the option.
What accommodation options are available?
Bunk Houses
There are three bunk houses, with 18 bunkbeds on each of the ground levels, and 12 – 18 bunkbeds on the 2nd level. We will reserve one for women only, one for men, and one for mixed, depending on the needs and interests of registrants.
Barn Stalls
There are 3 rooms in the barn that each have 2 sets of bunk beds (4 people each = 12 people). There are two additional barn stall rooms, each having one set of bunks (4 total, 2 per room). The bard in adjacent to the covered dance pavilion.
Barn Loft
Overlooking the Dance Pavilion in the barn, there is a large open loft with about 10 mattresses where one could sleep, accessible by ladder from the ground level.
Tent Camping
There are several areas on the Folk School grounds for tent sites, to accommodate up to about 60 people. The tent areas are located between the main house and the bunk houses, between bunk houses and bath houses, and in an open area behind the campfire circle. (See AFS map)
RV’s
There is space for a very few small campers (no hook-ups) in the drive area near the main house. There are several RV Campgrounds near the Appalachian Folk School: (https://app.chatboxapp.ai/my/chats/shared/4167b3fb-d6a9-4015-a23d-62894accb38d)
Airbnb’s
There are many airbnb’s available nearby in Mountain City, TN (3 miles) and in Damascus, VA (10 mi) from Appalachian Folk School.
FAQs
Bath houses / Toilets / Showers
There is both a men’s bath house and a women’s bathhouse, near the bunk houses, the AFS classroom and mulitipurpose pavilion. Each bath house has 2 shower stalls and two toilets, with sinks and counters. There is also a private bathroom in the Classroom building, and several outdoor port-a-pottys and sink adjacent next to the barn near the Dance Pavilion.
Do I need to bring bedding if I’m staying in a bunkhouse?
Yes, you need to bring bedding, for single mattresses. Sleeping bags are easy, but you may prefer to bring sheets and blankets, or a combination of both. NC mountain weather is unpredictable, where you may need the sleeping bag AND a blanket on one night and then just a light blanket on another. Don’t forget your pillow!
Is there RV parking?
Very limited, so we recommend staying off-site if you have an RV.
Can I sleep in my car?
Yes, sleeping in your car, van, or truck is allowed in the parking area, but not in the tenting areas.