Community Space

Perkins Room at the Cradle of Forestry

Location
11250 PISGAH HWY, PISGAH FOREST, NC 28768
Phone
828.877.3130
Hours

Open for special events and meetings only.

Interested in Hosting An Event?

Looking for a unique venue to host your next corporate retreat, reception, educational workshop, Board or staff meeting?

The Cradle of Forestry offers a unique opportunity to host your next event in the heart of the Pisgah National Forest. Our meeting room is ideal for organizations hosting your next senior leadership meeting, networking event, educational workshop, or corporate receptions. Additionally, the center boasts a theater and exhibit hall for additional meeting and social functions.

Venue Rentals Boats:

  • Perkins Room for meetings/events/retreats for 15-17 people 
  • 2 smaller meetings rooms for hands-on learning, for 10-20 people 
  • Museum featuring exhibits of the past, present, and future of forest conservation 
  • Catering kitchen 
  • Updated AV equipment, to include: 
    • 75″ TV display with HDMI connection
    • LCD projector and Screen
    • Built-in audio system 
    • High-speed wireless internet
    • OWL 360 virtual meeting device
    • Standard tables and chairs (additional rentals available via our vendor list.)
  • Onsite parking for standard vehicles and busses
  • Access to interpretive trails and interactive exhibits
  • Onsite staff support, as requested
  • Vendor list, to include recommended and preferred caterers, A/V and party rentals, hotels/lodging, etc.

 

To learn about rental opportunities, CLICK HERE. 

Interested in learning more about hosting your next meeting or event at the Cradle of Forestry? Contact us: community@Gofindoutdoors.org

Social Media

Follow along for the latest updates on weather interruptions, hours, and shuttle service, plus upcoming events and programs. See what’s happening on the mountain and experience the Perkins Room through the seasons by following us on Facebook at The Perkins Room and on Instagram at @FINDOutdoors.

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Directions

From Asheville, NC, keep right at the fork to continue on I-26 E. Take exit 40 for North Carolina 280/Asheville Reg’l Arpt toward Arden. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for WNC Agriculture Ctr/Airport and merge onto NC-280 W/Airport Rd/New Arpt Rd. Merge onto NC-280 W/Airport Rd/New Arpt Rd. Continue to follow NC-280 W. Pass by Taco Bell (on the right in 15.8 mi). Turn right onto US-276 N. Turn right onto Cradle Dr.