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Weddings & Groups

Barbara Pollygus

Food and Beverage Director

A native of Linville Falls, N.C., Barbara Pollygus moved back to her hometown in 1996 and soon found her calling as Food and Beverage Director for The Eseeola. She’s the powerhouse behind every perfectly planned event at the Lodge—from elegant weddings to company retreats. “I’ve seen some interesting requests over the years, and we find one way or another to make it happen,” says Barbara. So what is it that makes The Eseeola the preferred setting for so many occasions? “The beauty of the mountains,” she says. “It’s a step back in time to what life used to be like—very simple and beautiful. One of my brides referred to it as ‘organic elegance.’ ”