Went to Ashville in early August - drove my ST from Ottawa and made an Apalachin road trip out of it with my son - staying in Pittsburgh and on the way back, checking out Washington. Had an absolutely fantastic time for our trip and especially on the day of the experience - the instructors are great and nothing beats being able to drive the S--t out of a vehicle that someone else owns where they tell you to drive it like you stole it. You get some really good insights into what the ST is all about and what it can do. The Blue Ridge Parkway tour and the X-track were definitely the highlights. Like others have said, spend a couple of extra days - the area is great with lots to see and do.