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A Gourmet Picnic On Gooseberry Knob at North Carolina’s ‘The Swag’ Is Not Only Delicious, But Breathtaking.

The Swag, North Carolina’s premier country inn, minutes from Asheville, Waynesville and Maggie Valley, was noted as “One of the Best 100 Hotels in US by Conde Nast Traveler” (read the Press Release here) and, most recently, the National Geographic Traveler announced The Swag as one of only 129 on their international National Geographic Traveler’s Stay List 2009.

Anxious to enjoy the Wednesday picnic lunch at The Swag (described below), yesterday afforded the perfect opportunity for me to visit The Swag again.

“Wednesday lunch is truly something special — you are treated to a gourmet meal served picnic-style atop Gooseberry Knob. Enjoy our best culinary creations while gazing at panoramic mountain views. Love the idea, but not up for a fifteen minute hike? We also provide Land Rover shuttle transportation between the main lodge and the picnic area.”

Yesterday’s picnic at The Swag rendered me deleriously full and forever lusting for a beautiful authentic log home somewhere on the top of a mountain, surrounded by beautiful, long-range views of the Smokies – - with gourmet cooks everywhere!

Hot off the grill, for lunch we enjoyed (among many other offerings) … delicious rabbit sausage, sirloin burgers and other very fresh meats, cooked right there, especially for us.

The next table beyond the grill was filled with a beautiful assortment of fresh salads and fruits, including very delicious sweet North Carolina watermelon, and cheese and embellishments for your burgers and meats.

The dessert table (including delicious chocolate fudge!) was very popular, and laden with sweets for any taste. THEN, after dessert, out came the rootbeer floats! Oh my.

Below is a slideshow of photos I took at the picnic. Video to follow …

The Swag Photo Set on Flickr here.

Previous articles about The Swag:

• Waynesville NC’s “The Swag” on National Geographic Traveler Stay List 2009.
• What Haywood County NC Destination Was Just Voted One of the Best 100 … by Conde Nast?

Some of my other websites:

• HORSEALICIOUS
• Breaking Horse News
• Breaking Asheville News

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