Sapphire Valley Resort

Sapphire Valley Community Center


                The Community Center is open daily
                  9:00 am to 8:00 pm
( 6pm Fri-Sun )
   
There are socials, television viewing rooms, a gift shop, trip and event reservations, BINGO, a library, the nature center, board games, puzzles,  book exchange, area information  and special events. So come in and enjoy it all.   Don't forget to stop by Monday Mornings @ 10:00 for our Welcome Social where we provide orientation & information about the amenities and events for the upcoming week.

                                        Phone #;  828 743 7663

 Paradise, Mountain Style at   Sapphire Valley
Go straight to Sapphire Valley Ski Area
Go straight to Day Trip Schedule
Go Straight to Restaurants
 


" I just  LOVE  hiking these beautiful mountains of Western Carolina!"

 woof!  

FREE High Speed Internet access available at the Recreation Center and Community Center

   
                                                                                       
                                                                                                      
   


Downloadable applications for venders are available by clicking this link
Sapphire Valley Arts and Crafts Vendor Apps and Rules

*PLEASE, we cannot accept anymore jewelry vendors*
If you have any problems downloading apps, we will be happy to email or fax them to you
We're just an email away: svma@aol.com

 

   


BURGER GRILL-OUT
Most Wednesdays from 5:00 - 6:00 pm
$5.00 per person for a Burger ( cheesed or plain ), or a Hot Dog, with chips and a beverage.
Reservations by 2 pm Wednesday
828.743.7663

 

   

   The COMEDY CLUB of SAPPHIRE VALLEY
      
                  
 2008 Season Schedule                *Line-up may change at last minute, but be assured...
                                    ALL our comedians will make you seriously laugh OUT LOUD!! 

                    
                     July 21st~ JERRY FARBER with Special Guest: DIANA ZIMMERMAN 
                                        Diana Zimmerman spent 25 years on stage as "America's Foremost Lady Magician"
                      where she starred, staged, and created lavish Las Vegas style magic and music revues. Diana has
                      invented magic illusions for David Copperfield and Lance Burton, and is still a highly respected
                      lecturer, writer, and teacher in the world of magic. She is currently on a signing tour promoting
                      her new book "Kandide and the Secret of the Mists". Kandide has been called "America's answer
                      to Harry Potter." Please visit www.kandide.com for a closer look!                                     


                          
July 28th~JIM GOSSETT~
Razor Sharp Wit & Dead-On Impressions!!
                     
August 4th~TBA
                      August 11th~ TBA
                      August 18th~ TBA

                    
       

Click on a Thumbnail for some of this years' comedic greats!

Jim Gosset  Johnny Millwater  Karen Mills Al Ernst   Your  MC/Host~ RJ Grady
 

According to DAVE BARRY
these guys
are
FUNNY!!!!
 

* BINGO *
AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER EVERY  THURSDAY AT 4:30 PM  
EVERY SUNDAY AT 5:00 PM
8 GAMES, $3 per card
Please, no bills over $10.00

...Did we mention we have BINGO every THURSDAY afternoon?

 



Now Open!
HILL TUBING WITHOUT SNOW!
On the main hill at Sapphire Valley Ski Area
( Pronounced "2-B" )
$10.00 RIDE ALL DAY!!
Tickets available at the Community Center
Open Daily Noon to 7:30 pm
 

 

Thursday, July 31st
Highlands Male Chorus
"A Patriotic Tribute to America"
A 25 member choral group from Highlands, NC
7:00 pm in the Sapphire Room
$5.00 per person

 

 

 

                                                  


              SAPPHIRE VALLEY'S
                                 
 "CONCERT ON THE SLOPES"
                                                                              2008 Season Line-up

                          
 


                          
                                                www.BanksandShane.com



                                       
                                                                           www.TuxedoJunction.com

                                             Previous Concert Entertainers
                                                              

                                                                            


                        A NEW TRADITION! 3 GREAT SUMMER CONCERTS!
                     

 
 Bring a blanket or a chair and hang out under the awesome skies of North Carolina and enjoy some of the best music around!!  


 

 

Native Carolina Nights
Tuesdays, 7:00 pm All shows $5.00

July 22nd "Traditional" Bagpipe and Snare Concert
Bagpipe & Snare Website
July 29th RAVENS' LODGE DRUM CIRCLE
 Ravens' Lodge Website
August 5th RAVENS' LODGE DRUM CIRCLE
August 19th LLOYD ARNEACH Cherokee Storyteller
Lloyd's Website
August 26th, "Traditional" Bagpipe and Snare Concert

 

 

 

Books

Magazines


KARAOKE PARTY!!
Most Thursday Nights, 6:30 pm -9 pm
At the Community Center
C'mon and belt out your favorite tunes on the big stage!
$2.00 per crooner   $1.00 for kids 12 & under

 

 


CHECK IT OUT !!!
THE SAPPHIRE VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER LIBRARY
OPEN EVERY DAY, 9am to 8pm
Upstairs..."In the Loft"
 

Books

Magazines


You'll go  " nuts for nature "  here in the Valley!

 Chip  


LIONS & TIGERS & BEARS.....OH MY!!!!
oKAY,,,,JUST BEARS, DEER, CHIPMUNKs AND OTHER NC WILDLIFE exhibits
please visit our nature room inside the community center
local wildlife, WATERFALL AND TRAIL info,
BIRD MIGRATION CHARTS, PLANT BLOOMING DATES,
Local fish, Tadpoles
(in spring), ANT FARM, frogs & other critters in aquariums!


Come meet the Infamous "Fred" & his wife "Ethel"

Meet Fred & Ethels'
kid "Ribbit" each Monday night at Comedy Club!

You can shop online
for Sapphire Valley Jackets, Hats and More!

Click on the link below, and scroll up a wee bit...!
Sapphire Valley Shoppe

  Souvenirs!  

Tickets can be purchased thru the Community Center 828 743 7663

Day Trip Schedule  

We have daily bus trips weekly. The bus leaves from the Community Center per scheduled time each day. Reservations can be made after check-in at the Community Center. **Time & Day may be subject to change without notice.

Monday; 11:30pm   Sapphire/Highlands/Cashiers Sight-Seeing Tour  A nice 4.5 hour trip that takes you up to the
Highlands area for a 2 hour visit of shopping and sightseeing ( with numerous lunch opportunities ) in one of the mountains most interesting little towns. The afternoon finishes with some local hot spot nature sights.
$20 for adults, $15 for kids.
Join Dave 'n Boo Boo for a great trip to the falls!!

Tuesday; 9:00am   Biltmore Estates Trip. Come as we journey to one of Western North Carolina's most intriguing homes,
complete with winery.   Cost includes trip and admission. $55 for adults, 10- 16  $40, 9 & under $20.00.
Lunch is available at the estate ( not included in fare ).   
http://www.biltmore.com

Tuesday; 9:30 am Cherokee Casino Express We'll take you right to the front door of Cherokee's Harrah's Casino for
3 hours of gambling fun! $20, limit 14 riders. OR ride ONLY to Cherokee Indian Reservation for shopping/museum/sightseeing.

Wednesday: 7:00 am Great Smoky Mountains Scenic Railroad Trip  ALL ABOARD!! Come with us as we hop on
the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad ( located in Bryson City ) for a 4 hour tour of the mountains, train style!
Lunch opportunities during 1 hour stop. ( lunch not included in fare ).
$65 for adults, $45 for kids 2-12 yrs old.

www.gsmr.com  

Thursday; 8:00 am Nantahala Rafting Trip Ride the mighty rapids ( not toooo mighty ) of the
Nantahala River. Take our van to the Nantahala Outdoor Center for a day of cool thrills!!





 

Paradise, Mountain Style !

 

Sapphire Valley Ski Area


Sapphire Valley Ski Area
is CLOSED for the 2007/2008 Season.
THANK YOU to all our great visitors,
we hope to see you again next year!!

 

Frozen Falls Tube Park
is CLOSED for the 2007/2008 Season.
Again,
THANK YOU to all our great visitors!

REGULAR SKI HOURS:
New Days! New Hours!
Monday & Tuesday- 5 pm to 9 pm
Friday- Noon to 5 pm
Saturday- 9 am to 9 pm ( Tubing starts at 10:00 am )
Sunday- Noon to 9 pm


Check out our NEW SKI WEBSITE @ Sapphire Valley Ski Area


Click on Thumbnails for larger photo

Printable Equipment Rental Form
Printable Ski Release Form
* If you experience any problems downloading/printing these forms,
please email us and we will email the forms to you.
svma@aol.com

The Sapphire Valley Ski Slopes are an integral part of our 5,700-acre resort nestled in the pristine
Blue Ridge Mountains with an average elevation of 4,300 feet. 
This video was taken on MLK Day, January 21st, 2008.



No Experience Necessary !
FROZEN FALLS TUBE PARK
700 Feet of Frozen Fun with a 60 foot vertical drop!!
Tubing Hours are the same as ski except opening at 10am
( when ski opens at 9 am)
Click here for tube park website; Frozen Falls Tube Park

FROZEN FALLS TUBE PARK ON MLK Day, January 21st, 2008

 

Our ski hill consist of two runs, one each for intermediate and beginner skiers, featuring runs up to 1600 feet in length and a vertical drop of 200 feet. In keeping with the natural serenity of Sapphire Valley, the lift lines are short and long lines are rare. This atmosphere provides the perfect setting for families seeking quality time together. Beginners receive the personal attention necessary to master the basics of downhill skiing or snow-boarding by our excellent core of instructors , and seasoned veterans can hone their skills.                                              

                                                                                   

Enjoying the fresh snow on a crisp North Carolina Day!

Instead of your basic winter couch position, why not try a seat on our chairlift?
Get ready for the thrill of downhill skiing & snowboarding!
Call our Ski Hotline for daily ski conditions:
828 743 1162     
Ski Lodge:
828 743 1169

                                                                   Email Sapphire Valley Ski at:  SVMA@aol.com

 


                Helen O'Connell's
            M
ica's Restaurant & Pub

Serving lunch and dinner daily. Casual and fine dining with varied and delightful selections, also a children's menu.  Pub menu.
Sunday brunch 11:30-3:00  Friday - Karaoke at 9:00 pm.

Reservations suggested: 828-743-5740

                                       

SAPPHIRE MOUNTAIN BREWING COMPANY

Serving Lunch and Dinner Daily
Brew Pub
Wood Fired Pizza
Delivery & Carryout / Beer & Wine
SALOON

LOCATED AT THE SAPPHIRE NATIONAL GOLF CLUB
828.743.0220
50 Slicers Avenue, Sapphire, NC

www.sapphiremountainbrewingcompany.com

                                            


FOUR SEASONS GRILLE
LOCATED AT THE BASE OF SAPPHIRE VALLEY SKI AREA

Lunch served Monday-Saturday from 11am on-
Dinner served 5pm-9pm
Appetizers, Lite Fare & Sandwiches, featuring Chesapeake Crabcake, Crab stuffed portabella mushroom, Turkey Florentine, Burgers, Chicken and more. Homemade Salads. Dinner Entrees including Chicken Pot Pie, Steaks and Seafood. Pizza by the pie or by the slice.
Call for take-out, catering available.
828 743 4248

                                            



                                       

The Library Restaurant was built in the 1800's and is the oldest structure in Sapphire Valley. As you share in this charming atmosphere, we hope you relax, meet new friends & enjoy your dining experience. Our exciting "Progressive American" menu, created by Chef Sean Ruddy features fresh fish, seafood, pastas, steaks, chicken & pork, along with enticing daily specials.
Open nightly @ 4:00pm.  828 743 5512

www.tlcincashiers.com




            Bonfire - BRAND NEW FIRE~PIT ! ! !

B
ehind the Community Center by the Horsepasture River. 
         Bring the family and your favorite ghost stories.     
                             Marshmallows provided!     

                Most Wednesdays 6:00 pm -9:00 pm
                                       
*Weather Permitting

 

 


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