The Lake Junaluska community is centered around a beautiful 200-acre namesake lake and surrounded by 1,200 acres of rolling hills and valleys. The high peaks, fresh air, and stunning natural beauty of the area first attracted people seeking refuge from hot summers. Lake Junaluska continues this tradition as a summer haven and event destination. But… Read more »
The Village of Flat Rock has long been called “The Little Charleston of the Mountains.” During the 19th century, the community was an oasis for affluent plantation owners from the South Carolina Lowcountry who built English-style summer estates there to escape the heat. Today, the entire district is on the National Register of Historic Places… Read more »
Located halfway between Asheville and Chimney Rock, the community of Fairview was settled in the late 18th century and called Cane Creek until the early 1800s. Today, Fairview is home to an estimated 3,000 people. For several hundred years, people have been attracted to Fairview’s rolling land and mountain views. With space to roam and… Read more »
Henderson County is located in North Carolina’s mountain region, but it’s characterized by an extensive plateau along the French Broad and Mills River valleys. The terrain and climate have historically been a haven for apples, the traditional agricultural crop in Henderson County. The tradition of honoring the local apple industry persists through the county’s… Read more »
Haywood County, NC is a great place to experience traditional mountain living with all the conveniences of modern life. Small, tight-knit communities dot the area. Roads lead to the county seat of Waynesville or point toward the nearby regional hub, Asheville. For experiences off road, locals and visitors alike enjoy the natural beauty of… Read more »
After decades as a quiet mill town, Canton, NC is enjoying an economic resurgence thanks to new businesses and changing demographics. Learn more about the many ways you can Live the Life You Choose in Canton, North Carolina. “I think what is special about Canton is the quality of life,” says Jason Burrell,… Read more »
The four-season temperate climate in Buncombe County makes year-round living easy! Because of the broad range of elevations and corresponding climates and plant growth, the area is one of the most biodiverse in the United States and the world. What’s more, Buncombe County’s approximately 240,000 residents make up Western North Carolina’s economic and cultural center… Read more »
Touted as the “First Peak of the Blue Ridge,” Polk County has long welcomed flatlanders to a higher altitude. The elevation of Polk County ranges from just under 800 feet near the confluence of the Green River and Broad River to over 3,200 feet on Tryon Peak and Wildcat Spur. The area’s foothills are rich… Read more »
Just five miles north of the hustle and bustle of urban Asheville, Weaverville is attracting newcomers to its friendly, small-town atmosphere. The town is situated in the Reems Creek Valley and is characterized by 260 acres of rolling hills and serpentine streets. But don’t let the bucolic setting fool you—Weaverville has a full and active… Read more »
Located about halfway between West Asheville and Waynesville, just off Interstate 40, Canton is a modern snapshot of a classic mill town. The downtown district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and many of the unique and beautiful bungalows and buildings once built for mill workers and managers are still intact. Whether… Read more »
