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After Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, few places were hit harder than Asheville’s small inns and bed & breakfasts.
In this episode of Asheville Reboot, Alex Jarbo sits down with Randy, owner of Bent Creek Lodge
and president of the Asheville Bed & Breakfast Association, to share the remarkable story of how his mountain lodge survived and rebuilt after the storm.

Randy talks about:

• The chaos of being trapped during the hurricane while hosting guests for a wedding weekend
• How the community came together as power, internet, and roads were cut off
• The long journey of recovery across Asheville — from the River Arts District to Biltmore Village
• The return of tourism along the Blue Ridge Parkway
• Why 2026 could be the strongest year yet for local hospitality

This is more than a story of survival — it’s about Appalachian resilience, community spirit, and the revival of one of the most beautiful regions in America.

🎧 Tune in to hear how Asheville’s independent lodges like Bent Creek are helping lead the comeback.

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