Fairway Forest at Sapphire Valley
Resort overview
Fairway Forest at Sapphire Valley offers 5,700 acres of beauty at an elevation of 3,100 feet. Amenities include two outdoor pools, a lush park with picnic area, an 18-hole PGA golf course, eight clay and two hard-surface tennis courts, and a health club with an indoor pool, hot tub, and exercise equipment. Hiking, fishing, miniature golf and canoeing are other popular on-site activities. Skiing is available mid-December through February, weather permitting.
Fairway Forest at Sapphire Valley is perched on the side of a wooded mountain in the southernmost part of the majestic and historic Blue Ridge Mountains. The Blue Ridge contains the highest mountains in eastern North America. About 125 peaks exceed 5,000 feet (1,500 m) in elevation, and dozens exceed 6,000 feet (1,800 m); by comparison, only New Hampshire's Mt. Washington rises above 6,000 feet (1,800 m) in the northern portion of the Appalachian chain. The resort is centrally located near a variety of restaurants and scenic towns with great shopping and seasonal activities.