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, 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.
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 August 2026.
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 eliminates the first-location execution risk that typically concerns lenders on sponsor-debut projects.
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 financial interest in every franchisee's operational success
OpenSky Hospitality LLC is a sponsor-backed operating platform — not a passive land hold. The sponsor group has committed significant equity with capital already allocated to acquisition, site preparation, and franchise-related commitments.
Sponsor credentials include enterprise-scale data engineering and technology operations experience, hospitality and restaurant operations management, and real estate development execution. Detailed sponsor background materials are available in the investment package.
Significant equity committed with funds applied across acquisition, site development, equipment, and franchise advance payments — demonstrating genuine execution commitment.
The sponsor team brings structured operational discipline from enterprise-scale technology and hospitality environments — applied here to phased project execution and financial 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.
Detailed financial projections, construction documentation, and sponsor background materials are reserved for direct engagement with qualified lenders and accredited investors.
Full financial model with stabilized operating projections, debt coverage analysis, and sensitivity scenarios available in the package.
Revenue model, operating cost structure, capex schedule, and phased delivery financial plan included in the investment deck.
Phase-by-phase construction schedule, contractor coordination plan, and Ferncrest pre-opening support framework documented and available.
Sponsor biography, equity structure, and organizational documentation available for qualified partner review.
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