Frequently Asked Questions

Klondike Cabins is in State Road, North Carolina, about a mile outside Elkin. You’re close to town, but tucked among the woods of the Yadkin Valley.

We’re about 8 minutes from Elkin, 25 minutes from Wilkesboro and 45 minutes from Winston-Salem.

Yes. Elkin has several hotels, and Klondike Cabins offers a different kind of stay just outside town: historic cabins and suites with an innkeeper on site.

Our historic cabins offer a little more room to settle in than a typical hotel stay, including wood-burning fireplaces in 4 of our 6 rooms. Our innkeeper will greet you, show you around and then give you space to enjoy the property at your own pace.

For a cozy getaway, couples often choose a suite with a fireplace, such as the Johnny Suite, or the suite in Jackson Cottage, which has a porch overlooking the vineyard. You can also add a bottle of wine to your room and a breakfast basket for the morning.

Yes. Klondike Cabins has three historic cabins in North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley wine region. The property shares its land with Grassy Creek Vineyards & Winery, which is a separate business.

We have four historic cabins with six suites. You can book one suite or reserve an entire cottage for your group.

Each suite has a Nespresso coffee machine and tea bar, updated bedding and quality bath amenities. Most suites also have a working fireplace.

Yes. Hanes and Jackson Cottages can each be reserved in full, and the entire property can accommodate up to 16 overnight guests.

The Lodge is the largest structure on the property (well, besides the White Barn, but that’s where the wine is made). It’s home to the June and Johnny Suites, a shared kitchenette and living room, and the check-in area. Downstairs, it boasts our Powder Room, Dining Room, and kitchen, available to guests who book the Full Retreat or book the Dining Room for an event.

Spend time in the Game Room, where you’ll find pool and poker tables, try the lawn games, gather around a fire pit, fish in our pond, taste wine at Grassy Creek Vineyards or explore the walking trails along Grassy Creek.

Breakfast isn’t included, but you can add a basket of local scones, fruit, yogurt and granola, delivered to your suite.

Yes. Trails begin on the property, including a designated forest bathing trail.

You can start with the trails on our property, then explore other nearby hiking areas, including Stone Mountain and Pilot Mountain State Parks. The Mountains-to-Sea Trail also passes through the Elkin area.

Many guests build their stay around hiking and wine. You can walk the trails on the property, visit the Grassy Creek tasting room, take a Vine Line wine tour or head into downtown Elkin for restaurants, shopping, and live music at the historic Reeves Theater.

Yes. Grassy Creek Vineyards & Winery shares the property with Klondike Cabins, and more than 16 other wineries are within about 30 minutes.

The Yadkin Valley is North Carolina’s first federally recognized wine region. It’s home to wineries and vineyards throughout the foothills.

No. Grassy Creek Vineyards & Winery and Klondike Cabins share the property, and the owners are partners, but the winery is a separate business with its own staff.

Klondike Cabins shares its land with Grassy Creek Vineyards & Winery, so you can stay just a short walk from the vineyard and tasting room.

The Vine Line offers wine tours with pickup at the winery on our property and visits to nearby Yadkin Valley wineries.

Yes. Klondike Cabins hosts weddings on the property, including ceremonies beside the lake at the arbor.

Outdoor weddings can accommodate up to 120 guests. We offer four packages, from intimate celebrations to full weddings.

The property brings together a lakeside ceremony setting, a vineyard backdrop and historic cabins where up to 16 guests can stay overnight.

The vineyard next door can provide a lovely backdrop for wedding photos and celebrations. 

Klondike Cabins is about 45 minutes from Winston-Salem, making it an easy drive for guests and a peaceful setting for a wedding weekend.

Our team can walk you through the wedding packages and recommend local planners and vendors. We also have a Day-of Coordination add-on for all our packages for those couples looking for extra support directly from the venue.

Yes. The private dining room seats up to 40 and can be closed off from the Lodge. The property also has overnight accommodations for up to 16 guests.

Yes. You’ll need to arrange your own caterer. Caterers prepare food off site, then can reheat and set it up in our prep kitchen.

The property began as a retreat for the Hanes and Chatham families in the 1920s. It later became a dairy farm and a guest house for Chatham Manufacturing.

The property dates to the 1920s and retains details such as original wood beams, horsehair plaster and stone hearths.

The day before your arrival, you’ll receive a link to check-in, upload your ID and Credit Card for incidentals, and view your Guest Portal. The day of your arrival, we’ll text you your unique door lock code. If you arrive on a Thursday, Friday, or Sunday, our Innkeeper will greet you at Reception in The Lodge for those looking for a tour or have questions.

No. Swimming isn’t permitted, but the lake is a nice place to take a walk, fish off our dock, or enjoy a picnic.

Yes. Once you’ve signed our Liability Waiver, you’re welcome to fish. We also offer fishing packages for those who left their fishing gear at home but still want to test their luck in our famed fishing pond.

Pets are allowed in select accommodations. Please contact us before booking to ask about availability and the pet policy.

The historic cabins are reached by gravel roads and aren’t ADA accessible. Please contact us before booking if you have specific accessibility needs