When we first discovered Lake Tillery, Morrow Mountain State Park and Uwharrie National Forest, we kept asking ourselves and others…why have we never heard of any of this before? We were told on several occasions,

‘This area is the best kept secret in North Carolina.”

If you’re in the same situation, let us help you discover the natural charms of Stanly and Montgomery counties and beyond…within an hour or much less of Piney Point Retreat.

Just look at what you’ll find nearby…

Wineries: Stony Mountain Vineyards, Dennis Vineyards, Uwharrie Vineyards

Juneberry Ridge Conference and Wedding Venue

Antiquing/Thrifting in Mt Gilead and Norwood

City of Albemarle all within 30 minutes, PLUS…

Around the corner

Piney Point Golf, Lake Tillery, Stanly county, vacation rental

Two Semi Private Golf courses! One in our backyard (Piney Point Golf Club) and one is 15 minutes away (Tillery Tradition)

If you’re up for a challenge and NOT afraid of heights…check out Carolina Tree Top Challenge! Just a 20 minute drive from PPR…we haven’t tried it yet, but I know there is at least one visit in our near future!

Tillery Traditions, Montgomery County, Lake Tillery, Golf course, nearby

Lake Tillery, boating, fishing, Stanly county, Montgomery county, vacation rental, nearby

If boating & /or fishing is your thing…bring your boat! We have plenty of parking for your trailer. And with 2 beautiful boat launches, each 10 minutes away…you have quick and easy access to the lake…

…Or rent a pontoon boat at Tillery Boat Rentals located at nearby Lilly’s Bridge Marina or a kayak at Lake Tillery Kayaking.


Morrow Mountain State Park, nearby, boating, hiking, picnicking, scenic, nearby, vacation rental
Carolina Tree Top Challenge, Nearby, Albemarle

Discover Morrow Mountain State Park! Trails, boating and picnicing await…only 20-25 minutes away. We were shocked at the elevation up at the scenic overlook!


Rugged, beautiful and ancient…the Uwharrie National Forest is known for off-roading, hiking and and ATV trails. Spend a day in the beauty of nature. The nearest entrance is about 20-25 minutes from Piney Point Retreat.

Uwharrie National Forest, hiking, off roading, outdoors, nearby, vacation rental

Carowinds Amusement Park-1 hour 15 minutes away

Day Trips within 1 hour of Piney Point Retreat

Pinehurst, golf, 1 hour away

World Renowned Pinehurst, NC Golf

Emerald Point Wet n Wild-1 hour 15 minutes away

Concord, 1 hour, Charlotte Motor Speedway