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Members live well beyond the Blue Ridge, and their annual donations and membership contributions are hard at work supporting the work of FRIENDS volunteers. Your tax-deductible membership is all that’s required for you to help, too. We have several membership options, starting at $40 annually or $5 monthly.

Membership Options

Annual Membership Levels

  • $40 Individual
  • $65 Family

FRIENDS Monthly Members

(paid in small monthly increments)

  • $5 per month
  • $10 per month

High Donor League

  • Annual gifts of $450 or more

Let’s Be FRIENDS

New Members

  • A welcome package with a membership card
  • Our newsletter informs you about how your membership dollars support FRIENDS
  • A monthly e-newsletter keeping you up-to-date with news, special events, and volunteer opportunities
  • Discounts on lodging, dining, attractions, and gift shops
  • Invitations to FRIENDS events
  • Volunteer opportunities with a local FRIENDS Chapter for members living near the Blue Ridge

High Donor League Members

As a member of the FRIENDS’ High Donor League, you will join a group of select stewards who make annual gifts of $450 or more to support the work of FRIENDS.

  • All the new member benefits described above plus
  • Recognition in the annual report and member newsletters
  • An 8×10 print
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Membership Benefits

Members receive discounts and other benefits at a number of different Blue Ridge businesses. New additions are often made, so come back soon. If you’ve misplaced your membership card, please call us at 800-228-7275 and we’ll be happy to get you a replacement.

MilepostBusinessDiscount/OfferLocationWebsitePhoneType of Business
AshevilleAsheville Outdoor Center10% discount on purchases. Show membership card.521 Amboy Rd, Asheville, NC 28806www.ashevilleoutdoorcenter.com828-232-1970Recreation
AshevilleFrench Broad Outfitters10% discount on purchases. Show membership card.704 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC 28801www.frenchbroadoutfitters.com828-505-7371Recreation
MP 0 to Luray, VAAllstar LodgingRent 2 nights, get 3rd night free (Midweek Sun-Thurs only/Jan – March, at participating vacation homes)803 E Main St, Luray VA 22835www.allstarlodging.com540-843-0606Cabin Rentals
MP 27Osceola Mill Country Inn & Restaurant10% off Sun-Thurs nights lodging, offers can't be combined352 Tye River Tpke, Steeles Tavern, VA 24476www.osceolamill.com540-377-6455Bed & Breakfast
MP 85Peaks of Otter Lodge10% off Lodging excluding the month of October or Holidays85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA 24523www.peaksofotter.com866-387-9905Lodging
MP 85 / Hwy 43-Hwy 221 NThomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest15% off regular admission1548 Bateman Bridge Rd, Forest, VA 24551www.poplarforest.org434-525-1896Historic Site
MP 85/Hwy 43Gross' Orchard & Apple Valley Home PlaceRetail Sales Discount of 10% for Senior Citizen (Tuesdays)6817 Wheats Valley Rd, Bedford, VA 24523www.applevalleyhomeplace.com540-586-2436Orchard & Lodging
MP 115Explore Park Visitors Center Gift Shop10% off in Retail store except Artisan items56 Roanoke River Parkway, Roanoke, VA 24014www.roanokecountyparks.com/231/Explore-ParkAttraction
MP 120King George Inn10% Discount315 King George Ave SW
Roanoke, VA 24016		www.kinggeorgeinnbandb.com757-675-4034Bed & Breakfast
MP 152Stoney Meadow Inn B&B10% off - must show membership card208 Radford Rd SE, Floyd, VA 24091www.stoneymeadowinn.com540-745-6480Bed & Breakfast
MP 159-160Stonewall Bed & Breakfast, Inc.10% off discount102 Wendi Pate Trl SE, Floyd VA 24091www.stonewallbed.com540-745-2861Bed & Breakfast
MP 160 or 165 to FloydBella La Vita Inn10% to BRPA/FBRP card carrying members. Must be presented at time of reservations, not at check in.582 New Haven Road SE, Floyd, VA 24091www.BellaLaVitaInn.com540-745-2541Bed & Breakfast
MP 160 or 165 to FloydHotel Floyd10% Discount121 Wilson St, Floyd, VA 24091www.hotelfloyd.com540-745-6080Hotel
MP 165/Hwy 8 NOak Haven Lodge10% Discount323 Webb's Mill Rd., Floyd, VA 24091www.oakhavenlodge.com540-745-5716Lodging
MP 167Quality Inn - Christiansburg20% off rack rate, Request Blue Ridge rate50 Hampton Blvd, Christiansburg, VA 24073www.qualityinn.com540-382-2055Hotel
MP 190 and 200Wolf Creek Farm Bed and Breakfast15% Discount688 Gid Collins Ln, Ararat, VA 24053www.wolfcreekfarmva.com276-952-8869Bed & Breakfast
MP 260Buffalo Tavern Bed and Breakfast15% off rack rates, except weekends in July & October958 West Buffalo Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694www.buffalotavern.com828-278-7394Bed & Breakfast
MP 292Hemlock Inn10% off Rack Price134 Morris St., Blowing Rock, NC 28605www.hemlockinn.net828-295-7987Lodging
MP 292Chetola Mountain Resort20% off Condo stays except holidays & W/E in July, August & October185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605www.chetola.com800-243-8652Lodging
MP 292Historic Green Park Inn Hotel$10 off per night9239 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605www.greenparkinn.com828-414-9230Hotel/Restaurant/Bar
MP 292Inn at Yonahlossee10% off rack rate226 Oakley Green, Boone, NC 28607www.yonahlossee.com828-963-2393Vacation Rentals
MP 292Lovill House Inn15% discount when booking 3+ nights404 Old Bristol Rd, Boone, NC 28607www.lovillhouseinn.com828-264-4204Bed & Breakfast
MP 292Pepper's Restaurant and Bar10%240 Shadow Line Dr, Unit 4, Boone, NC 28607www.pepper's-restaurant.com828-262-1250Restaurant
MP 293Quality Inn & Suites15% off all rooms (excludes weekends of July and Oct)840 King St., Boone, NC 28608www.qualityinn.com828-266-1100Hotel
MP 293Country Inn & Suites15% off all rooms excludes weekends in July & October818 E King St., Boone, NC 28608www.countryinn.com828-264-1000Lodging
MP 305Grandfather Mountain$2.00 off regular Adult; $1.00 of Children 4-12US 221 & Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville, NC 28646www.grandfather.com828-733-2013Travel Attraction
MP 317.4Cross Creek Rental Cabins10% Discount8420 Highway 183, Linville Falls, NC 28647www.crosscreekcabins.com828-765-9701Vacation Rentals
MP 344Albert's Lodge at Mt. MitchellDiscount: 15% Sunday – Thursday 10% Weekends, except holidays and October and cottages76 S Toe River Rd., Burnsville, NC 28714www.albertslodge.com828-675-4691Lodging
MP 382Stuart Nye Hand Wrought JewelryFree admission to watch jewelry manufacturing94 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, NC 28805www.stuartnye.com828-298-7989Jewelry
MP 383/Hwy 74EChimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park$13.00 Adults; $6.00 Youth (6-15) (5 yrs & under free)431 Main St., Chimney Rock, NC 28720www.chimneyrockpark.com828-625-9611State Park
MP 384 to Alt 74 to I-40Biltmore EstatesDiscount tickets up to $10.00 off listed gate price. To receive the discount, order tickets online through: http://www.biltmore.com/corporateperk/ and use promo code friendsbrpOne Lodge St., Asheville, NC 28803www.biltmore.com800-411-3812Attraction
RoanokeRoanoke Mountain Adventures10% member discount applies to any 1/2 day and daily rental rate for bikes, kayaks, paddleboards and tubes. Not applicable for multi-day rentals, guided trips, shuttles or consignment806 Wasena Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA 24015www.roanokemountainadventures.com540-525-8295Recreation
Skyline Drive, Thornton Gap EntranceLuray Caverns$6 discount on adult admission(regular price $28) to FRIENDS members. Up to six discounted tickets can be purchased with one FRIENDS membership card. To receive the discount, you must present your FRIENDS membership card on-site when you purchase tickets.970 US Hwy 211W, Luray, VA 22835www.LurayCaverns.com540-743-6551Attraction

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