Hawkesdene is a sprawling manor with cabins sprinkled throughout the property. On the property there are hiking trails, swings, seating next to the creek, an Alpaca farm, a fire pit, game room (pool, darts, board games, etc.), and activities such as horseshoes and cornhole. If you choose to go into the town of Andrews there is a modest downtown with a couple of breweries. The Nantahala Outdoor Center is a short drive and worth seeing. Asheville is a 1 hr 45 minute drive.