The Ever After Retreat
A Private Honeymoon Experience in the Blue Ridge Mountains — created for the first days of your marriage.
You spent your wedding day surrounded by everyone else. Now it’s time for just the two of you. The Ever After Escape is a fully curated private honeymoon experience at Meraki Escape, a secluded couples retreat near Brevard and Asheville, North Carolina, designed for newlyweds seeking intimacy, beauty, and a meaningful beginning. Here, your luxury mountain honeymoon invites you to step away from the celebration and into the quiet joy of being married.
Surrounded by forest, waterfalls, and the gentle rhythm of nature, your private cabin becomes a sanctuary where time slows and connection deepens. There are no shared spaces, no crowded resorts, and no planning stress — just intentional moments together as you settle into the first quiet chapter of your marriage.
Every Honeymoon Experience Includes
• Access to our
private waterfalls
• A
secluded cabin
nestled within the forest
• A
private outdoor hot tub
• A
fireplace for slow evenings together
• Private spa, wellness and dining experiences available exclusively for guests
Meraki Escape was created for couples seeking more than a traditional honeymoon — a place to slow down, reconnect, and begin this next chapter together.
CHOOSE YOUR HONEYOON RETREAT
The Ever After
Reserve NowA Romantic Beginning.
Designed for couples who want a beautifully curated beginning without lifting a finger.
Every detail is thoughtfully arranged so you can simply arrive and be present.
Includes:
• 3 nights in a secluded cabin
• Welcome bottle of Champagne with signature keepsake champagne glasses
• Two dozen Red Roses arranged in your cabin
• Private 60-minute Couples Massage in-cabin (waterfall upgrade available)
• One 3-course private chef Dinner Under The Stars in-cabin (waterfall upgrade available)
• One Slow Morning Chef's Romantic Breakfast served privately in your cabin
Honeymoon Retreat $2,995
The Ever After Enchanted
Reserve NowOur most popular honeymoon experience.
The perfect balance of romance and celebration. Our most popular choice for couples seeking the perfect blend of relaxation and celebration.
Includes everything in the Ever After Retreat, plus:
• Hand crafted Charcuterie Board and Artisan Chocolates awaiting your arrival
• One private 60-minute wellness experience at the waterfall, weather dependent (choose from Yoga or Pilates)
Honeymoon Retreat $3,245
The Ever After Signature
Reserve NowThe complete Meraki Escape honeymoon retreat.
For couples who want their honeymoon to feel like a private retreat designed entirely around them — a journey of connection, creativity, and lasting memories.
Includes everything in The Ever After Signature, plus:
• “Wild” Cocktail Experience: Hike our forest trail to forage seasonal ingredients before crafting two signature cocktails with local spirits, followed by a chef-prepared lunch. The forage experience is rain or shine and the class and lunch are held at the waterfall or in-cabin.
• Wholesome Canvas Workshop: A private guided painting experience where you create a keepsake memory of your stay together.
Honeymoon Retreat $3,795
OPTIONAL ENHANCEMENTS
Looking to personalize your stay even further? A full menu of spa, wellness and dining experiences are available to enhance your honeymoon. Couples often add experiences such as extended massages, guided wellness sessions, curated gift baskets, a guided waterfall hike or seasonal mushroom foraging — all thoughtfully designed to deepen relaxation, discovery, and connection.
Our team is happy to help you select the experiences that will make your honeymoon feel uniquely yours.
RESERVE YOUR HONEYMOON RETREAT
A honeymoon is the first quiet chapter of your marriage.
At Meraki Escape, every experience is thoughtfully curated, allowing you to step away from the noise of the world and settle into the quiet joy of being newly married.
The Beginning of Your Story Starts Now
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lodging included in the Honeymoon Experience?
Yes. Each honeymoon experience includes a 3-night stay in one of our luxury secluded cabins, allowing couples to fully settle in, unwind after their wedding celebration, and begin their marriage without feeling rushed. Many couples also choose to extend their stay to allow time for additional spa, wellness, dining, and Explore Series experiences.
Can we add additional nights?
Absolutely. Many couples choose to extend their honeymoon to include additional spa, wellness, and dining experiences or explore the surrounding area. While every stay is unique, many couples find that 5 to 7 nights allows them to fully settle in and experience the retreat at a relaxed pace. Our team is happy to arrange extra nights based on availability.
Is Meraki Escape designed for couples only?
Yes. Meraki Escape is was intentionally created as a retreat exclusively for couples. Our experiences are designed to provide quiet, uninterrupted time together in nature, making it an ideal setting for honeymoons, anniversaries, and romantic getaways.
Can we customize our honeymoon experience?
Absolutely. Every honeymoon can be personalized through our spa, wellness, dining, and Explore Series menus. Couples often add experiences such as guided waterfall hikes, yoga, or couples massage, private chef breakfasts, or romantic cabin styling.
Do you coordinate spa, wellness, and dining experiences?
Yes. After your reservation is confirmed, our concierge team will reach out to schedule your included spa, wellness, and dining experiences, or enhancement options you may wish to add during your stay.
Can we add additional enhancements?
Yes. Many couples personalize their honeymoon which may include additional wellness sessions, guided adventures, farm eggs, curated gift baskets and more.
Can we Elope and Honeymoon here?
Yes. Many couples choose to begin their marriage with a Waterfall Elopement and move seamlessly into their honeymoon, allowing their celebration and the first days of married life to unfold naturally in the same peaceful forest retreat — without ever leaving the place where their story began.
How far is Meraki Escape from Asheville?
Meraki Escape is located in Brevard, North Carolina, about 50 minutes from downtown Asheville, surrounded by the waterfalls and forests of the Pisgah National Forest region.
What time of year is best for a honeymoon at Meraki Escape?
Each season offers its own kind of magic — from spring wildflowers and summer waterfall hikes to vibrant autumn foliage and cozy winter evenings by the fire. Honeymoons are beautiful year-round, depending on the kind of experience you’re seeking.
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend reserving your honeymoon experience as early as possible to ensure availability. Because Meraki Escape hosts stays privately and with intention, our calendar remains thoughtfully limited.
What makes a honeymoon at Meraki Escape different from other honeymoon destinations?
Meraki Escape is not a resort — it is a privately hosted adults-only retreat designed exclusively for couples. Surrounded by forest, waterfalls, and quiet mountain air, every element of your stay is thoughtfully curated so you can slow down, reconnect, and begin the first chapter of your marriage together.
Your Honeymoon Begins Here
Tell us what kind of honeymoon you’re dreaming of — quiet mornings, waterfall adventures, slow evenings by the fire — and we’ll help you create a celebration that unfolds naturally in the forest.
