Bend of Ivy Lodge is a beautiful retreat and conference center 20 minutes north of Asheville, North Carolina, nestled on 63 acres of land that slopes gently down to the Ivy River. The completely renovated lodge building is available to groups seeking a special place to hold a workshop, retreat, meeting, family reunion or special event. If you are an individual seeking a retreat or workshop experience go to our <A HREF="http://www.bendofivylodge.com/events.htm">events page</A> to see some selected public gatherings. We have a variety of
spiritually oriented retreats, including Soto Zen retreats.