Stories from the Mansion

Notes, guides, and reflections from Paul and Mirlin — our hospitality philosophy, the architecture and history of the house, things to do in Asheville, and the quiet rhythms of life on the mountain.

The Reynolds Mansion's brick façade with the wraparound porch and Blue Ridge Mountains in the background

March 18, 2026 · Paul & Mirlin

Meet Paul and Mirlin Manshon: The Heart Behind The Reynolds Mansion

An introduction from your innkeepers — 60+ years of hospitality across the world, and the philosophy that shapes every stay at The Reynolds Mansion.

Aerial view of The Reynolds Mansion property nestled at the foot of Reynolds Mountain, with the Blue Ridge range stretching to the horizon

March 18, 2026 · Paul & Mirlin

Road Trip Stopover in Asheville: Recharge at the Historic Reynolds Mansion

If you're driving I-95, I-40, or I-26 between Florida and the Northeast, Asheville is one of the most naturally placed road trip breaks on the eastern seaboard.

The Reynolds Mansion at twilight with warm light glowing from every window, set against the Blue Ridge Mountains and a rose-colored sunset sky

January 19, 2026 · Paul & Mirlin

Romantic Things to Do in Asheville, NC: A Curated 2026 Guide

From Biltmore Estate tours to candlelight concerts, wine tastings to waterfall hikes, accessible spa experiences to art-district strolls — a curated guide for an unforgettable Asheville stay.

The Reynolds Mansion's pre-Civil War brick architecture with its wraparound porch and Colonial Revival columns, framed by mature trees on the four-acre property

January 19, 2026 · Paul & Mirlin

Antebellum Architecture in the Mountains: The Reynolds Mansion's Unique Design

Built around 1847 — one of fewer than ten surviving pre-Civil War brick houses in western North Carolina. A look at the architecture, period details, and Colonial Revival renovations that shape The Reynolds Mansion today.