Art, History and Romance on Ruffin Street

About Linville

That’s Ruffin Street in the high country of Linville NC where art, history, and romance are truly alive today. The romance began some 100 years ago when Thomas Jacob “Jake” Hartley built the original structure that now houses the Gable Haus Country Inn on Ruffin Street. He constructed the Victorian Farmhouse in the spring of 1910 and then brought his bride Clara Mooney Hartley to the home in the fall when they were married. He was the first “Caddy-Master” at the Linville Resorts. The Haus has had three other owners.

From October 2010 to present, the Haus and cottages remain under renovation with winding stone walkways around the perimeter, connecting the cottages to the Main Haus as well as the street. Jefferson Hartley, brother of Jake was a fine stonemason and would be proud to see the handiwork of the present owners of Gable Haus.

At 3,600 ft elevation, this enchanted place in the Blue Ridge is a wonderful retreat or just a place to get away. The front porch greets you and provides a setting for rocking away your cares and concerns.

A full breakfast is served each morning in the dining room. Breakfast favorites include Sweet Potato Pancakes, Crepes a’la Eric, Egg Cups and Gable Haus Granola and the best coffee in these parts. There are enough good restaurants in the area you will never go hungry. You can even schedule a private dinner with the Gable Haus Chef.

A good base camp for exploring the high country, the Gable Haus is located just two miles from Grandfather Mountain, 3 miles from Blue Ridge Parkway which can take you to the town of Blowing Rock via the Linville Viaduct and the opposite way 12 miles to Linville Falls, and Linville Caverns. Located 8 miles to Banner Elk, and 17 miles to Boone.

 

Our Grounds

As you look out over the traditional English Gardens, the sight that greets you is one of charm and wonder.

The flowering perennials seem to never know when to stop blooming.

The lush green ferns blend into old-fashioned favorites as well as endangered species and an herb garden.

The yard art placed by the present owners blends right into the landscape.

About Linville

The community of Linville is located just south of the U.S.221 and N.C. 105 intersection in Avery County.

The community was founded in 1883, designed by Samuel T. Kelsey of Kansas, and was named for William and John Linville, who were killed by Cherokees in 1766.

Things to do in Linville

If it’s hiking, fly fishing, (Fay’s Store a real general store, tie their own flies, worth seeing) golf, the Highland Games, the Woolly Worm Festival, skiing, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, rafting, exploring, cutting a Christmas Tree, taking in the wonder of autumn’s splendor, its all within your reach. Make reservations early for the games, festivals, and autumn.

The arts in Linville

We invite you on our journey to becoming the new Linville Arts District. With the Gable Haus Art Gallery on premises where local artists as well as the owner offer fine art, photography, primitive mirrors, handmade jewelry, antique jewelry, and weaving as well as mountain walking canes. The 87 Ruffin Street Folk Art Gallery is within walking distance.

Come join with us in the seasons of the Blue Ridge:

• Winter – Ski and snowboard Sugar, Beech, and Hawks Nest. Bring the kids for tubing at Jonas Ridge and Sugar Mountain.
• Spring – Watch the mountain laurel and Rhododendron bloom forth. Hiking, Fly-fishing.
• Summer – Escape the heat for the mild cool days. Weddings, Highland Games, Hiking
• Autumn – Fall foliage abounds everywhere. Woolly Worm Festival, you can actually see a woolly worm race!
• Christmas – Avery County produces more Christmas trees than any other in the state. There are numerous farms to go and cut your own. Come back for hot chocolate.