Where to Ring in the New Year, Everwild Style

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Where to Ring in the New Year Near Our Everwild Retreats

New Year’s Eve looks different for everyone. Some want fireworks and live music. Others want a quiet countdown, a glass of champagne, and a hot tub under the stars. At Everwild Retreats, you don’t have to choose—you can do a little of both.

Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, or as a couple, here’s how to ring in the New Year near each Everwild destination.

🎆 Asheville & Weaverville, North Carolina

Best Fireworks & Events

  • Downtown Asheville New Year’s Eve Celebration: Live music, street festivities, and a midnight countdown

  • Early Evening Events: Family-friendly options with earlier countdowns

  • Local Breweries & Restaurants: Ticketed NYE dinners and live music (reservations recommended)

Quiet NYE at the Retreat

  • Hot tub soaks with mountain views

  • Fireside dinners and midnight champagne toasts

  • Board games, movies, and slow New Year’s Day mornings

Best For

  • Groups who want both festive events and a peaceful home base

  • Families looking for early countdowns without staying out late

🎆 Westport, Washington (Indigo)

Westport blends small-town celebration with coastal calm, making it a favorite for guests who want fireworks without the chaos.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks (Westport)

  • When: Midnight on New Year’s Eve

  • Where: Westport Marina

  • What: A professional fireworks display welcoming the New Year over the harbor

Important Fireworks Notes

  • Personal fireworks are banned within the city of Westport, including firecrackers, skyrockets, and bottle rockets

  • Grayland Beach (nearby) is the designated area in Grays Harbor County where personal fireworks may be allowed during specific dates and times

  • Regulations vary year to year, so guests should check local city and county posts for current 2024/2025 rules

Quiet NYE at the Retreat

  • Sunset toasts overlooking the ocean

  • Cozy fires, games, and relaxed evenings indoors

  • Storm watching and peaceful beach walks on New Year’s Day

Best For

  • Guests who want a true midnight fireworks moment

  • Families who prefer a professional display over personal fireworks

  • Travelers seeking a calm coastal start to the year

🎆 Sedona, Arizona (Prickly Pear)

New Year’s Eve in Sedona is intentionally quieter. Due to fire restrictions, there are typically no fireworks, making it ideal for guests craving a meaningful, nature-centered celebration.

Scenic Champagne Countdown

  • Celebrate from Airport Mesa or a Cathedral Rock vista point

  • Pack blankets, thermoses, and a portable speaker for your own family soundtrack

  • Watch the final sunset of the year over the red rocks, then toast under the stars

Quiet NYE at the Retreat

  • Stargazing under clear desert skies

  • Fire features and spa-style evenings

  • Sunrise hikes and coffee with red rock views on New Year’s Day

Best For

  • Families seeking a peaceful, memorable countdown

  • Couples and groups prioritizing reflection over fireworks

  • Anyone looking to start the year feeling grounded and refreshed

Loud or Low-Key? You Decide.

One of the best parts of spending New Year’s Eve at Everwild is the flexibility.

Go out if you want

  • Fireworks, live music, festive dinners

Stay in if you don’t

  • Hot tubs at midnight

  • Fireside champagne toasts

  • No crowds, no pressure, no rigid schedules

Looking Ahead

However you choose to celebrate, New Year’s Eve at Everwild is about connection, intention, and starting the year feeling refreshed—not rushed.

Happy New Year, and cheers to you—our guests.
Thank you for trusting Everwild Retreats with your moments. We can’t wait to create many more together.

— Anastasia