Luxury Glamping Initiative
Developing Premium Outdoor Hospitality Experiences
23-acre destination in Bryson City, NC under active development — strategically positioned at the gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
23-acre destination in Bryson City, NC under active development — strategically positioned at the gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
OpenSky Hospitality LLC is repositioning a 23-acre site in Bryson City, North Carolina as a luxury glamping and outdoor hospitality destination — operated under the Ferncrest franchise platform from day one.
The site sits at the convergence of the Tuckasegee River, Nantahala National Forest, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park — a four-season demand environment drawing over 12 million annual visitors.
Premium geometric domes on custom deck platforms with private outdoor living space
Topography-sensitive site layout maximizing scenic sightlines across the property
Hiking loop with 335 ft elevation gain completed and integrated into the site plan
Hot tub units, cedar sauna, cold plunge, and fire pit lounge built into the amenity plan
50–100 ft unit separation using grade, canopy, and terrain as natural privacy buffers
This is not a pre-development concept. Acquisition is closed, project financing is in place, site work is underway, and franchise agreements are executed.
23 acres at 1295 Round Hill Road closed February 27, 2026. Title transferred and site under full development control.
Ferncrest Franchise Disclosure Document signed March 2026. Site plan, product mix, and phasing finalized with franchise guidance.
Project financing secured. The development is fully funded through Phase 1 construction and launch.
Grading, clearing, road network, trail development, and erosion control underway. Over 2 miles of hiking trails completed across the property.
Utility backbone, septic tie-in, and road network completion to support vertical installation. Existing campground infrastructure accelerates this phase.
Dome installation, amenity structures, operational logistics, and Phase 1 grand opening targeting April 2027.
Drone imagery, active site preparation, and Ferncrest dome concept renders from the Bryson City project.
With the FDD executed in March 2026, OpenSky Hospitality gains access to Ferncrest's full launch platform — equipment supply, operating playbooks, marketing infrastructure, and brand distribution — from day one. This removes much of the execution risk that a first-location operator would otherwise carry.
Full franchise detail on project page →Vetted dome structures and furnishings through the Ferncrest supply chain
Pre-opening planning, site layout review, and operational procedures
Bookings supported by Ferncrest brand reach and platform presence from opening
Ferncrest has a direct stake in every franchisee's operational success
OpenSky Hospitality LLC is a sponsor-backed operating platform — not a passive land hold. The sponsor team is hands-on across acquisition, site preparation, franchise onboarding, and launch readiness.
Sponsor credentials include enterprise-scale data engineering and technology operations experience, hospitality and restaurant operations management, and real estate development execution.
Every major pre-construction milestone is complete — the team's focus is now entirely on building, staffing, and opening Ferncrest Bryson City.
The sponsor team brings structured operational discipline from enterprise-scale technology and hospitality environments — applied here to phased project execution and oversight.
Guest experience systems, staffing standards, and service operations are led by a team member with direct hospitality execution background — not delegated entirely to the franchise.