Tryon, North Carolina is a small town located at the base of the Saluda Grade, the steepest standard-gauge railway grade in the country. This railroad town is conveniently located a short drive from many of the Southeast’s top cities and destinations. But if you’re looking for a fun evening, you don’t have to go far. […]
Tryon, North Carolina is a small town located in the foothills of Western North Carolina, just 40 miles south of Asheville near the state line. The town lies at the base of the Saluda Grade, the steepest standard-gauge railway grade in the country, at an elevation of 1,067 feet. Calling itself “The Friendliest Town in […]
145 Melrose Avenue in Tryon is a Nice Investment Opportunity in a Wonderful Neighborhood $599,000 | CPE#: 486136 Built in 1910, the purchase of 145 Melrose Avenue includes the main house and adjoining cottage on just over a half acre. The main house has two apartments with separate entrances. The cottage at 135 Melrose Avenue […]
Opened in 2014, the Tryon International Equestrian Center effectively established the next chapter in a town where history and horses intersect. The $100 million, 1,450-acre, state-of-the-art facility takes a love for horses to the next level. Here, any and all can come and enjoy the beauty of the sport and its incredibly gifted animals. “For […]
Molly Oakman still has to pinch herself. “I’ve witnessed competition at this level only a couple of times in my life,” she said. “And never did I think it would be right here in my backyard.” As community relations manager for the Tryon Resort, Oakman speaks enthusiastically about the company’s centerpiece project: the Tryon International […]
Which Horse Property is the Best? Click the button below your favorite photo to vote now. Click the photo to see the listing. About the Homes: The homes featured in this month’s contest showcase the many quality equestrian homes available throughout Western North Carolina. Learn more about each one below, and click through for even […]
Touted as the “First Peak of the Blue Ridge,” Polk County has long welcomed flatlanders to a higher altitude. Since the turn of the 20th century, Polk County’s towns of Columbus, Saluda, and Tryon have been favorite mountain destinations to escape the sweltering summer heat of more urban and southern locales. Today, the area is […]
It’s Independence Day, and we’re ready to celebrate our country and enjoy all the highlights of the occasion—Face paint, flags, and fried food! Even while many communities are still social distancing, you can celebrate in style at events across the region. Whether you want to make freedom ring by learning about our local heritage, celebrating […]
With its cloud-grazing peaks, temperate valleys, and unique urban communities, Western North Carolina offers you many ways to Live Abundantly. In fact, that’s one reason why the region is so popular among luxury buyers from all over the world. It is just as easy to live a rural equestrian lifestyle in Polk County as it […]
What are your goals for 2020 and the decade ahead? Are they to try something new, get out more, and enjoy life? If so, we know how to start off the new year right! Here are 20 local events across Western North Carolina to help you ring in 2020: Winter Lights at the NC Arboretum […]