High Hampton

What High Hampton does

High Hampton is a historic, full-service luxury mountain resort established in 1922 and operated by High Hampton Land, LLC on a 1,400-acre property at 3,500 feet elevation in Cashiers, North Carolina. The business spans four interlocking revenue streams: lodging (Inn rooms, cottage rooms, suites, and private houses such as Mayapple, Log Cabin, Thorpe Cottage, and Hawthorn House); food and beverage across five outlets (The Dining Room, The Tavern, Halsted House, Range House, Mitch's Lakeside); The Club at High Hampton residential membership providing access to a Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole golf course, Andy Roddick racquet club, fitness center, pool, and lake amenities; and real estate brokerage through Hampton Realty selling lots and estates in adjacent communities. Event services for corporate retreats, weddings, and full-property buyouts round out the offering, supported by a dedicated group sales team and a travel advisor program with 10% commission.

The business model is asset-heavy and experience-driven rather than technology-driven, with revenue generated primarily through nightly room rates, seasonal F&B spend, recurring club membership dues, transactional real estate commissions, and event fees. Distribution is omnichannel: direct website and phone bookings, a third-party travel advisor channel, and an enterprise field sales motion for groups of 15 or more. Following a 2020–2021 ownership transition in which Arlington Family Offices and Daniel Communities led redevelopment and the Beall family/Blackberry Farm team oversaw hospitality revitalization, the property has invested in new amenities, culinary talent, and real estate inventory, evidenced by sustained luxury press coverage and a 2025 James Beard semifinalist recognition for Pastry Chef April Franqueza.

The company serves affluent leisure travelers and multi-generational families (with documented traditions spanning 90+ years), corporate groups seeking exclusive off-sites, destination wedding couples, and residential club members. The customer base is broad and horizontally diversified, with no evidence of revenue concentration on a single account. The technology stack is conventional hospitality (online reservations, email, phone) with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities or proprietary platforms; competitive advantage is rooted in heritage brand, conservation-protected real estate, celebrity-endorsed amenities (Fazio, Roddick, Beall), and a sticky multi-generational guest base.

Name

High Hampton

Legal name

High Hampton Land, LLC

Website

https://highhampton.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

High Hampton is a historic 1922 luxury mountain resort in Cashiers, North Carolina operating a 1,400-acre property with lodging, five dining venues, a residential membership club, real estate brokerage, and event services. It serves affluent leisure travelers, multi-generational families, corporate groups, weddings, and club members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mountain Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf & Leisure Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAH)

Keywords

• Mountain resort hospitality
• Luxury lodging accommodations
• Residential club membership
• Destination weddings venue
• Corporate retreat events

Headquarters

HQ city

Cashiers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Lodging and Accommodations: Room rentals across Inn rooms, cottage rooms, suites, and private cottages (Mayapple Cottage, Log Cabin, Thorpe Cottage, Hawthorn House). Night minimums vary seasonally. Two-night deposit required at booking.
2. Food and Beverage: Dining Room (fine dining, three-course menu), The Tavern (casual dining, breakfast/lunch/dinner seasonally), Halsted House, Range House, and Mitch's Lakeside restaurant. Dinner service 5:30pm-9:00pm in Dining Room.
3. Club Membership: Residential Membership Club offering access to golf, tennis, pickleball, pool, fitness center, and three additional restaurants. Includes 18-hole golf course by Tom Fazio, racquet club with Andy Roddick, and lakeside amenities.
4. Real Estate: Hampton Realty handles property sales in High Hampton communities. 1,400-acre property with residential real estate offerings including lots and estates in communities like Sheep Laurel and Ramble Ridge.
5. Events and Groups: Corporate meetings, retreats, weddings, and full-property buyouts. Event activity fees charged at confirmation. Group Look Book and RFP process available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

High Hampton is a historic mountain resort operating a 1,400-acre property in Cashiers, North Carolina, offering overnight lodging in Inn rooms, cottage rooms, suites, and private historic cottages, five distinct dining venues, an 18-hole Tom Fazio golf course, an Andy Roddick-designed racquet club, lake activities, spa services, and a residential membership club. It also hosts destination weddings, corporate retreats, and group buyouts, and sells surrounding residential real estate through its Hampton Realty brokerage.

Product overview

High Hampton is a classic mountain resort offering a unified hospitality experience centered on its historic 1922 Inn and The Club at High Hampton membership. The core product portfolio encompasses lodging accommodations (Inn Rooms, Cottage Rooms, Suites, and standalone cottages including Mayapple Cottage, Log Cabin, Thorpe Cottage, and Hawthorn House), dining venues (The Dining Room, The Tavern, Halsted House, Range House, and Mitch's Lakeside), and recreational amenities (an 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed golf course, Andy Roddick-developed tennis and pickleball facilities, fitness center, spa services via Mantra Spa partnership, and Hampton Lake activities). The resort also provides event services for meetings, weddings, and group gatherings, with real estate opportunities managed through Hampton Realty. The property spans 1,400 acres at 3,500 feet elevation in Cashiers, North Carolina, and is operated as part of the Blackberry family of brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inn Rooms Classic accommodations in the historic 1922 bark-sided Inn with original rustic wood-paneled interiors, offered to leisure and family guests booking directly or via travel advisors.
• Cottage Rooms Charming cottage-style accommodations offering more privacy and space around the picturesque estate, suited to families and groups.
• Suites Expanded accommodations within the Inn featuring additional living space and premium amenities for guests seeking a higher-tier stay.
• Private Cottages and Houses (Mayapple Cottage, Log Cabin, Thorpe Cottage, Hawthorn House) Standalone historic private cottages and houses on the estate offering secluded mountain retreat experiences for families and small groups.
• The Dining Room Award-winning fine dining restaurant at the Inn serving elevated three-course dinner and lounge menus seasonally, dinner service 5:30pm–9:00pm.
• The Tavern Casual dining venue serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner seasonally with a resort-casual atmosphere, hosting year-round breakfast service.
• Halsted House (Club Dining) Club dining and gathering space available to residential members and club guests.
• Range House (Club Dining) Club dining venue at The Club at High Hampton.
• Mitch's Lakeside (Club Dining) Casual lakeside bar and restaurant at The Club at High Hampton offering relaxed dining on Hampton Lake.
• The Club at High Hampton (Residential Membership) Recurring residential membership club offering year-round access to golf, tennis, pickleball, fitness center, swimming pool, nature trails, lake activities, and three club dining venues for members and property owners.
• Golf Course (18-hole, Tom Fazio-designed) Signature 18-hole golf course re-imagined by Tom Fazio, available to Club members and Inn guests.
• Tennis and Pickleball (Andy Roddick Racquet Club) Multi-court racquet club co-developed with Andy Roddick offering tennis and pickleball for club members and Inn guests.
• Spa Services Therapeutic massage and spa services for Inn guests, delivered via partnership with local Cashiers spa Mantra Spa, available Thursday through Saturday with transportation provided.
• Lake Activities Water-based recreation on Hampton Lake including swimming, kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, and fishing for Inn guests and club members.
• Event Planning and Group Services Dedicated event services for corporate meetings, board retreats, family reunions, and full-property buyouts, supported by an in-house group sales team and RFP process. Groups of 15+ receive a 10% discount on prevailing room rates.
• Weddings Destination wedding venue services including ceremony and reception spaces, catering, and event coordination against the mountain and Rock Mountain backdrop.
• Hampton Realty Real estate brokerage handling property sales and listings for residential real estate in High Hampton and surrounding communities including Ramble Ridge, Heaton Forest, and Sheep Laurel.

Quantifiable outcome

• Featured in Forbes, VOGUE, Town & Country, Condé Nast Traveler, Southern Living, and Departures
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mantra SpaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2026Local Cashiers spa provider offering therapeutic massage services exclusively for High Hampton guests with designated appointment times. Transportation provided to and from property for spa appointments. Services available Thursday through Saturday.
• Tom FaziocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Legendary golf course architect who re-imagined the new 18-hole golf course at High Hampton. The Fazio-designed course is a key amenity of the Club at High Hampton membership offering.
• Andy RoddickcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021World champion tennis pro who co-developed the multi-court racquet club at High Hampton. The Andy Roddick-designed racquet facility is a signature amenity highlighted in VOGUE recognition.
• Beall Family (Blackberry Farm)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020The Beall family and leadership from acclaimed Blackberry Farm oversaw the revitalization of the Inn, cottages, and restaurants with focus on maintaining original character. Sandy Beall stated commitment to preserving the unique appeal of original buildings without creating 'another Blackberry property.'
• Hampton RealtycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate brokerage handling property sales in High Hampton communities including Ramble Ridge, Heaton Forest, and surrounding areas. Located at 124 Highway 107 South in Cashiers. Manages listings and sales for residential real estate within and around the High Hampton property.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Blackberry Farm: Walland, Tennessee luxury resort operated by the Beall family. High Hampton's hospitality and F&B operations are directly overseen by the same team, making it the closest operational and brand peer in the luxury Southern mountain/farm resort category.
• Old Edwards Inn and Spa: Luxury historic mountain resort in Highlands, NC — roughly 15 miles from High Hampton in the same Cashiers-Highlands plateau. Directly comparable on full-service lodging, F&B, spa, weddings, and affluent leisure traveler segments.
• Montage Palmetto Bluff: Large-scale luxury Lowcountry resort with inn, club, golf, spa, and extensive residential real estate. Comparable on integrated lodging + club + real-estate monetization and on affluent family/group traveler base.
• Primland: Luxury resort in Meadows of Dan, VA, on a large mountain property with golf, spa, and residential real estate components. Highly comparable business model: full-service mountain resort with golf, club membership, and second-home real estate.
• The Swag: Relais & Châteaux property in Waynesville, NC, in the same western North Carolina mountain corridor. Comparable as a small, historic, high-end mountain inn focused on leisure travelers, food, and nature-based experiences.
• The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort: Luxury Forbes Five-Star resort in Kiawah Island, SC, with golf, multiple restaurants, spa, and nearby residential real estate. Comparable on premium full-service resort operations, F&B depth, and event-driven revenue mix.
• The Inn on Biltmore Estate: Luxury hotel on the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC. Comparable on full-service luxury lodging, destination F&B, weddings, and group events for affluent leisure travelers in the western North Carolina mountains.
• Reynolds Lake Oconee / The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds: Lakefront resort community in Georgia with multiple lodging options, golf, club membership, and residential real estate. Strongly comparable mixed-use resort/residential model with a Tom Fazio-designed golf pedigree.

Broad incumbents

• Omni Grove Park Inn: Historic, large-scale resort in Asheville, NC, operated by a national brand. Comparable historic mountain resort with significant F&B, golf-adjacent amenities, weddings, and group business — but at larger scale and broader-market positioning.

Others

• Hampton Realty: Internal real estate brokerage arm of High Hampton, handling property sales in High Hampton communities. Listed as the affiliated channel for the resort's real estate monetization rather than an external comparable; useful as a structural peer on the residential brokerage component.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HighHamptonNC
• Instagraminstagram.com/highhamptonnc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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