The Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina is excited to announce this year marks the 20th year of National Gingerbread House Competition, from November 20, 2012 to January 2, 2013. This wonderful display of art can be viewed Mondays - Thursdays from 8am to 11pm, except for Christmas Eve and Day and New Year's Eve and Day. In addition to the gingerbread creations, you can see over 80 decorated trees in this grand, historic hotel. The grand prize winning entry and other selected gingerbread winners will be removed the third week of December from the display and moved … (0 comments)
blue ridge mountains: Fall Captured in the Blue Ridge Mountains - HomeInBrevard
- 10/08/12 09:53 AM
Each fall, the Asheville and Western NC area attracts visitors from around the U.S. to take in the colorful landscape this region offers. Given the 5,000 feet of elevation change within 50 miles of Asheville, the Blue Ridge Mountains offer one of the longest-running leaf color shows in the United States. Colors begin to change early October at the highest elevation areas in Western North Carolina and work their way down to the lower elevations by the end of October and into the first weeks of November. Both elevation and weather patterns have the biggest factor in Mother Nature's … (1 comments)
blue ridge mountains: Brevard Music Center’s First Mondays Concert Series
- 02/07/12 06:22 AM
To experience the arts and cultural events of the Brevard area, look no further than the Brevard Music Center. The Brevard Music Center is situated in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina and is one of America's premier summer training programs for high school and college students every summer, culminating in a series of concerts open to the general public. Not content to only share music during one part of the year, the Brevard Music Center also holds free concerts the first Monday of every month from October through May, with the exception of January. These free … (0 comments)
blue ridge mountains: Mountain Biking in Brevard North Carolina
- 10/22/11 07:05 AM
Brevard, NC offers some of the best mountain biking trails in America . In fact, Bike Magazine uses the trails around this area of the Blue Ridge Mountains as a test area to evaluate various mountain bikes. You’ll find classic single-track trails with lots of big climbs and fast descents in along with sand, slickrock and even waterfall routes. Two of the more popular spots for riding are Dupont State Forest and Pisgah National Forest. Enjoy the awesome views along the 100 miles of trails throughout Dupont State Forest while enjoying some slickrock sections and where connecting trails lead through dense … (0 comments)
blue ridge mountains: The 65th Annual North Carolina Apple Festival
- 08/31/11 10:38 AM
The 65th Annual North Carolina Apple Festival takes place in Hendersonville from September 2 -5, 2011. Join in the 4 days of festivities and fun which will include the infamous Street Fair where nine blocks of Hendersonville's Main Street fill with over 200 vendors displaying quality arts & crafts and fabulous food, The King Apple Parade with floats, bands, antique cars and more, and live entertainment takes place continuously at the Main Stage at the Historic Courthouse, with evenings headliners ranging from big band to soul and motown. No apple festival would be complete without the apples! The Annual North … (0 comments)
blue ridge mountains: Transylvania County's Sesquicentennial Celebration!
- 07/29/11 06:25 AM
Transylvania County, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, is celebrating it's "Weaving a Tapestry of Community" Sesquicentennial this year. Summertime here in the Brevard area has always been a great time for fairs, festivals and celebrations, but to mark this ocassion, many special events have been added. As promised, here is an update to events surrounding Transylvania County's 150th birthday! On Saturday, June 18th there will be a demonstration by area master gardners at the newly renovated Gardens of Silvermon focusing on Herb Gardening. This workshop will be lead by Gail Comer, a Transylvania County Master Gardner since … (0 comments)
blue ridge mountains: 148 Bruce Circle Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 in Glen Cannon Huge Price Reduction of $100K
- 06/02/10 10:38 AM
Long Range Year Round Views Wow what a view from this private new Donald Gardner modified plan, this all one level living home was built by one of or our areas best builders, that knows what the buyers are looking for in the fine craftsmanship and finishes. Custom features you normally find in homes far more expensive, beautiful oak hardwood floors in all rooms but the bedrooms, baths feature full tile as well as a tiled shower and jet tub in master. Soak in the tub while looking out at the sunrise from the large windows, yet private where window … (0 comments)
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