North Carolina Fontana Village Resort & Marina have announced a property-wide restoration plan that draws inspiration from the Great Smoky Mountains and the Appalachian region.
The main lodge, guest rooms, and cabins will all face operational enhancements, as will the Fontana general store.
The renovations will include new digital infrastructure, modernised recreational amenities and a refurbished riverside campground.
Led by partners Robin and DeAnn Turner, these renovations hope to emphasise the area’s rich history while thoughtfully and purposefully modernising the property.
“We are delighted to embark on a multi-year campaign of improvement at Fontana Village, with the ultimate goal of exceeding guest expectations and anticipating the needs of today’s adventure traveller,” said Robin Turner, Managing Partner.
“With our team’s determination to enhance the resort coupled with the abundance of history found in this area, we truly believe there is endless opportunity to expand the widely-cherished Fontana Village experience.”
The Main Lodge and its accompanying guest rooms will be the first areas to see activity during this multi-year restoration campaign, with the lodge lobby following shortly after.
Drawing inspiration from Fontana’s history and founding during the American Industrial Era, all 42 lodge guest rooms and 12 cabins were designed with textures and materials unique to that period.
Inspired by this period, a palette of rich, rustic hues that mimic the Appalachian terrain and its native flora was chosen. Guests can also expect original photos from the Fontana photo archive, dating back to the 1940s, as an ode to the property’s past.
“The entire Fontana Village team shares a strong sense of enthusiasm as we look forward to unveiling a revamped space that pays homage to the town’s storied past while modernising and elevating the experience for future guests,” said Jason Caughron, General Manager.
“It’s been a wonderful experience working alongside new management partners, like Robin and DeAnn Turner, to bring this property back to life.”
Managing partners have invested approximately $10 million in the restoration campaign of Fontana Village and estimate the full scope of the project to be completed by 2028.
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