A New Video of THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN

We thought you might enjoy this New 4-minute video of THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN by Chris Cassels of Casablanca Media out of Asheville, NC.  The voice-over is done by our own Sales Manager, David Huffman.

Call us at 866-378-4769 to schedule a private showing of The Cove at Celo Mountain.  We will reserve lodging and dining for you. (For details, please see our Discovery Package listed below the video.)

VISIT US

The owners are offering the following visit package:

• June  3 days/2 nights at your choice of either historic B&B ($99 – no taxes or fees):  Terrell House or Richmond Inn. 
• June  includes $100 dining certificate:  We will reserve your preferred seating time at the Knife and Fork.  Nate was formerly the chef in CA for high-profile actors and has now come back home and opened up this little ten-table restaurant with his wife, Wendy.  Nate WON THE FINALS OF THE 2011 WNC CHEF CHALLENGE, and Cooking Light’s 2011 Small-Town Chef Award as well as Garden&Gun’s 50 Best Southern Foods (Oct/Nov 2011 issue).

Recapture the magic of summer with us, and rediscover America at its best - our small hometowns, and the people that make them so well loved.  

Breathe the Mountains....Live the Dream.

Summer Calendar of Events Near THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN

Summer Calendar of Events -Near THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN

Plan your visit with THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN around these favorite mountain activities.  Most are ongoing, but there are a few that are perennial favorites. 

Of course, not even these wonderful events can best lying on a hammock on the porch of your Cabin at Celo, photographing wildlife in one of the lean-to's on the manicured hiking trails, relaxing by the trout ponds, enjoying a cookout at one of the 4 pocket parks, sharing stories around the campfires or fire pits with family or friends, relaxing and unwinding by the largest waterfall within this sanctuary setting, camping out with your children or grandchildren in the reserved area for homeowners...

Our special summer visit package for 3 days/2 nights at an historic B&B for $99, and a dining certificate to the nationally acclaimed ten-table Knife and Fork will allow you time to choose your home site, home, or cabin while getting to know our hometowns and the salt-of-the-earth people who live here.  

Remember your favorite summer camp?...a beloved small hometown?...a simpler, slower lifestyle and time?...Remember when summer was magical?...It still is...Come back home...The mountains are beckoning.

ONGOING

Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun – June, July , August – historic Altapass Orchard- live music, clogging, special events 

Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun – June July, August – historic Yancey Movie Theater – latest movie (singular!) for $5 and free refills on soft drinks. 

Friday daytime, Saturday night live music - Mary Jane’s Organic Café in Burnsville – 

Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun - Summer - Meet and Study with a Ranger - Mt. Mitchell State Park

Ongoing Weekends – LiveMusic – Town Center 

Ongoing - hiking, driving, walking the Blue Ridge Parkway

Ongoing – Guided Fly-Fishing Outings (Float, Wade and Walk Trips - River’s Edge Outfitters 

Ongoing – Loafers’Glory tubing and rafting 

Ongoing - Swimming, Tubing, Fishing, Camping - Toe River Campground

Ongoing - Swimming, Tubing, Fishing, Camping - Carolina Hemlocks

Ongoing - Burnsville Pool

Ongoing - Mt. Mitchell State Park

Ongoing - Hiking – Solo or group hiking – our local, weekly hike group 

Ongoing – Blue Ridge Bicycle Club  - also multiple motorcycle and car clubs – if this is of interest, you probably already know more about it than I do.

Ongoing - HorsebackRiding Trail Rides, Rafting, Tubing, Fishing, Fly-fishing  – video

Ongoing – 4 ½ star Golf Digest Must Play Public Course 

Ongoing – Art/Craft Studios and Galleries – Call or visit TRAC  (Toe River Arts Council) 

Ongoing – Zipline canopy tours  

June Special Events

June 2 – TROUTACULAR – Spruce Pine 

June 5 Venus Transit Party  - stargazing with telescopes at Energy Exchange 

June 7 Penland School of Crafts Auction 

June 8, 9, 10 TRAC Open Studio Tour – June 8, 9, 10 *****

June 9 Meet the Neighbors Event at THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN– 866-378-4769 

June 9 Farmer’s Market – Town Center

June 2- 16 Outlander – World Premier – Parkway Playhouse -Thurs, Fri Sat, Sun 1^st weekend 

June 14, 15, 16, 17 Hazel Creek Fly Fishing Trip – Rivers Edge Outfitters

June 14-16  66th Annual NC Rhododendron Festival  - Bakersville ***

June 15 Southern Rock Legend – The Kentucky Headhunters – Town Center  

June 16 Yancey County Historical Society – “Crème” Tea 

June 16 – Farmers’ Market – Town Center Center 

June 16-17 Mountain Farm Lavender Festival  ****

June 16 – Emerald Village Black Light Tour of the Bon AmiMine 

June 21 – Penland School of Crafts Auction 

June 22 -  MonroevilleConcert at Town Center – bluegrass and acoustic country award winners  

June 23-24 ASAP Family Farm Tours (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Program) 

June 23 - Farmers’ Market – Town Center Center 

June 29 – Balsam Range Concert – Song of the Year IBMA Award Winner – Town Center 

June 30 – Dolly Parton’s 9-5 Musical Parkway Playhouse June 30 

June 30 – Farmers’ Market – Town Center Center 

July Special Events

July 1 – 14 Dolly Parton’s  9-5 Musical Parkway Playhouse 

July 4  - PenlandSchool of Crafts 4th of July Celebration 

July 4 – Burnsville Lion’s Club July 4th Celebration on Town Square *****

July 4 - Altapass Orchard July 4th Celebration ****

July 5  - PenlandSchool of Crafts auction

July 7 – Dynamite Day at Emerald Village 

July 7 – Farmers’ Market – Town Center Center 

July 11-27 - Kids’ Camp - Penland School of Crafts 

July 14 – Farmers’ Market – Town Center Center 

July 15 – Toe River Storytelling – Spruce Pine

July 19 – Penland School of Crafts auction 

July 20 and 21 – Spruce Pine BBQ Championship and Blue GrassFestival 

July 21 – Farmers’ Market – Town Center Center 

July 24 – Folkmoot USA – Town Center 

July 27 – Gershwin With a Twist – Town Center – Live Music ****

July 28 – 28th Annual Grassy Creek Mineral andGem Show 

July 28-31 Big River (Adventures of Huck Finn) Parkway Playhouse 

July 28 – StoneEcho Concert – classic and southern rock with video/light show – Town Center 

July 28 – Farmers’ Market – Town Center Center 

August Special Events

August  1- 11 BigRiver (Adventures of Huck Finn) Parkway Playhouse 

August 2, 3, 4, 5 Annual North Carolina Mineral and GemFestival 

Aug 3 and 4 Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair *****

Aug 4 – Farmers’ Market – Town Center Center 

Aug 10 and 11 – Penland School of Crafts auction 

Aug 11 – Farmers’ Market – Town Center Center 

Aug 18 – Farmers’ Market – Town Center Center 

Aug 23 Penland School of Crafts auction 

Aug 25 – 31 Romeo and Juliet – Parkway Playhouse

Aug 25 – Farmers’ Market – Town Center Center 

MEMORIAL DAY 2012 - THE COVE AT CELO

Let's see...Picnics! Parades! Farmers Markets! Swimming! Hiking! Live Bands on Town Square! Cookouts! 

did we forget anything?

Today's Drive through small towns - headed up to the Blue Ridge Parkway

Similar vignette but with a different message in each small town

In Heartfelt Appreciation of the Men, Women, and Families who have sacrificed all 

so that we may all be free 

Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway between Asheville and Boone, NC

Our first Quarterly Newsletter and E-Newsletter are ready for mailing and/or emailing to you.  We will highlight what is new in construction, in mountain lifestyle activities in our area, top events, and any other news that might impact your decision to become a part of our community at THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN.  Please click here to receive the emailed and/or mailed quarterly newsletters or call 866-378-4769, and someone in our historic town square sales office will add you to our mailing list.  Also let us know if you want us to mail you our view book and other pertinent information.  Or, best of all:

VISIT US

The owners are offering the following visit packages:

• May-June 10 3 days/2 nights at your choice of either historic B&B ($99 – no taxes or fees):  Terrell House or Richmond Inn. 
• May – June 10  includes $100 dining certificate:  We will reserve your preferred seating time at the Knife and Fork.  Nate was formerly the chef in CA for high-profile actors and has now come back home and opened up this little ten-table restaurant with his wife, Wendy.  Nate WON THE FINALS OF THE 2011 WNC CHEF CHALLENGE, and Cooking Light’s 2011 Small-Town Chef Award as well as Garden&Gun’s 50 Best Southern Foods (Oct/Nov 2011 issue).

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Mother's Day Drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway - Near THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN

One of the most calming, comforting and pleasurable experiences I have had is leisurely driving the Blue Ridge Parkway.  It is almost a spiritual encounter with nature.  I have known people fresh from extreme tragedies and crises who have experienced a tremendous relief and release of pressure from this beautiful drive.  I wish I could convey this to you through photos - from my iPhone, no less.  This is one life experience I would wish for everyone before leaving this earth.  

This part of the Parkway begins off of 80 S in Yancey County (a State Scenic Highway and Top Motorcycle Ride), just south of THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN (a premier gated community between Boone and Asheville), past Mt. Mitchell State Park (the highest peak east of the Mississippi), and on into Asheville.  We stopped off at the renowned Southern Highlands Craft Guild Folk Art Center located on the Parkway near Asheville.  Wild turkey, bear, deer, gorgeous rock tunnels, spectacular long-range views, lush blooming flowers and wonderful trees and rock formations make this America's Favorite Drive.  We ended the day at the award-winning Cúrate Bar de Tapas in Asheville (Best Chef, Best in WNC 2011, Diner's Choice Winner 2012 and 5/5 Star Rating Trip Advisor.com) with other COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN owners.  A stop at The Chocolate Fetish (12 years named Best Chocolate Shop in WNC) was a must for Mother's Day gifts here and before putting the youngest generation back on a flight to Dallas...not a bad way to spend a Mother's Day weekend together.

Breathtaking views off the Blue Ridge Parkway

Mountain Laurel in bloom - note the stems used for furniture and fencing

Wild rhododendron in bloom

Wild rhododendron - highlighting the wood used in furniture and fencing

One of several rock tunnels between Mt. Mitchell and Asheville  on the Parkway

Demonstration of broom making outside the Folk Art Center

Inside demonstration of craft

Final photo in lobby - no photography allowed within the Folk Art Center

 Come make this celebrated drive on North Carolina's Blue Ridge Parkway, learn the technique behind the traditional arts and crafts of the Appalachians, taste the award-winning restaurants serving organic, local produce from farm-to-table, and experience the sanctuary setting captured within THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN. Call to schedule a visit or to request our view book: 866-378-4769

A Vignette of History and Home - Dating to the late 1700's - near THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN

Generational locals say this is one of the most beautiful springs they can remember.  

Wild azalea - locals call it honeysuckle

 After our church's First-Sunday-of-the-Month dinner today, a friend agreed that this might be a good time to go in search of the trilliums and other blooms her daughter had seen along the Blue Ridge Parkway a week or so ago.  I love the history here, the people whose lives and beautiful characters have been shaped through the demanding challenges of living in these mountains, and - of course, the spectacular scenery all around us. 

This vignette of home and history through photos is of a family who has lived on this same land (his) for 7 generations and (hers) for the same length of time.  Their 5 children - the 8th generation - have now been deeded the land from both sides of the family.  The family names are well known in these mountains and near THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN.  Many of the original roads within Celo Lands were cut out by the current patriarch of this family.  The 6th generation father walked across the mountain from 7 Mile Ridge every morning 5 days a week (a 10 mile or so trek)- getting up around 3 a.m. to arrive at his job constructing The Blue Ridge Parkway.  He was known as the powder man - using explosives to blow the rocks out to build this breathtaking highway we drove on today, known as America's Favorite Drive.  His pay - $1.30/hr.

This is one part of many sagas surrounding the history of this land  - from Indians (arrowheads still found here), to old logging trails, old mines and more.

 Come enjoy this celebrated season in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in this small sanctuary setting of THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN, a premier gated community between Asheville and Boone - just off the Blue Ridge Parkway.  Spend 3 days/2 nights with us on our special visit package at a wonderful historic Bed-and-Breakfast in a county that was Civil War Confederate. Then drive 15 miles down the road to dine at the nationally acclaimed 10-table Knife and Fork, in the sister county that was aligned with the Union - another part of our history.

Call 828-678-4769 to arrange your private appointment with us or to request a mailed view book and other information.

Breathe the Dream...Live the Mountains

Our Preferred Builder in His "Free" Time - THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN

I thought you might enjoy seeing how an important part of the team at THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN  - our Preferred Builder, Randy Banks - spends his "free" time mentoring young people in Yancey County.

Mountain Heritage High School is the sole high school in Yancey County, NC.  Its beautiful campus is approached on a winding, wooded drive after passing the gated, manned entrance.  It resembles a well-funded community college in one of our nation's larger cities more than a small town in rural Appalachia.

Its programs equal or best those of some of the nation's top public or private schools.  Its Performing Arts programs consistently win top awards at the state level.  The Drama Departments of both the high school and middle school have received top honors.  Photos below:  State's top award-wining drama by the high school; bottom - State's best actor and actress - Middle School. The Music Department, led by beloved teacher (soon to retire), Dr. Tim Babb, almost defies written accolades.  I was hoping to have a recording of the Choir presentation I attended Thursday night (perhaps a future blog post) - 17 members strong.  One talented member is a gifted operatic soprano!  This is SMALL-town RURAL America.
Their Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble are excellent as well.  Their art department is exceptional,

reflecting the character of our counties - more artists, per capita, than anywhere else in America.  The school excels academically - even has achieved notoriety on occasion in athletics.  But, the following is my absolute favorite.  This should be the fodder of national news.

Randy Banks, the Preferred Builder for THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN, was the Vice-Chair of the Yancey-Mitchell Pillars, a collaborative effort of these sister counties of Yancey and Mitchell in mentoring young people in the building trades. A Habitat for Humanity home was built ON CAMPUS by students and  mentors from the community working side-by-side in North Carolina's largest classroom - almost 10,000 square feet built at a cost of over $800,000 raised through grants and gifts.  Here is Randy telling the story on the exciting day this first Habitat for Humanity home left our Mountain Heritage High School.


Come meet these remarkable people - both our builder and our young people.  Randy will meet you on-site to discuss ideas and ball-park figures for building your dream home within THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN.  Enjoy our talented young people in performances at the high school or at our acclaimed Parkway Playhouse.  Call about special visit packages for enjoying our hometowns at a historic B&B and at the nationally-acclaimed 10-table farm-to-table Knife and Fork restaurant.  For accommodations or to receive our view book and other information, call 828-675-4869.

May, 2012 Events Near THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events in May 

The 2012 Opening for Historic Altapass Orchard

Senior Winner : Janice Friedman "Altapass Sunrise" 4th Annual Altapass Photo Contest

Celebrating over one hundred years! The Historic Orchard at Altapass is an 104-year-old apple orchard that is also an Appalachian Cultural Center celebrating the people, music, art, and natural beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains in North Carolina. Built by the Clinchfield Railroad in 1908, the Orchard sits right on the Parkway providing some of the most amazing scenery on the Blue Ridge Parkway. 

The Orchard is open May 2 through early September on Monday and Wednesday-Saturdays, 10:00-5:30 and Sundays, 12:00-5:30; from mid-September through October The Orchard is open daily 10:00-5:30. 

May 02 - Bob Lominac & Friends begin the 2012 season with happy, danceable tunes. For more information...Contact: The Orchard at Altapass828765-9531

Parkway Playhouse

April 28-May 12 at North Carolina's longest continuously operating, award-winning summer theater.

An outrageously hilarious race against the clock begins when Savannah Sprunt Fairchild Honeycutt agrees to get her feisty mother all the way from Alabama to California in time for her brother's wedding. Savannah's problem: Mama won't fly.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on Town Square

 May 5 from 10 to 2 with ethnic food, music, dance, and crafts for sale.  They will have Mexican food, folkloric dances and more. Enjoy tamales, homemade authentic food, music and fun for everyone. All proceeds will go to charity.

Penland School of Crafts Scholarship Auction

May 3 Auction takes place at 8:00 PM in the Northlight Building Each Penland session ends with an auction of work donated by students, instructors, and friends. These auctions are culminating celebrations of the work done in the classes, and they are an opportunity for neighbors, travelers, and craft enthusiasts to enjoy the energy of a Penland session. All proceeds support the Penland scholarship program.

Other Auction Dates Thursday, May 3 Thursday, June 7 Thursday, June 21 Thursday, July 5 Thursday, July 19 Monday, August 6 Thursday, August 23 Thursday, November 15

Derby Day

May 5  at Burnsville Town Center - Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center's annual Kentucky Derby Day fundraiser. The fun begins around 5 p.m. with pre-race activities. After the race, dinner will be served around 7 p.m., with music and dancing to the band, Tuxedo Junction. Call 675-5814 or visit atrcriding.com for more information.  

Mayland Community College Golf Tournament

Linville Golf Club - designed by Donald Ross

May 10 Annual Benefit Golf Tournament:
Linville Golf Club
83 Roseboro Rd, Linville, NC 28646
Support MCC Students while playing one of the best courses in NC!
Registration beings at 11:00 a.m.
Tee Time: Shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.
Captain's Choice
Cost: $600 per Team of 4
Includes: lunch, Linville Golf Club golf shirt, snacks, cocktail party and awards ceremony. Prizes: Longest drive, closes to pin, putting contest, hole-in-one, 1st & 2nd place.

Contact: Mayland Community College Foundation
1-800-463-5263 ext. 311 or 312

First Annual Grassy Creek Spring Mineral and Gem Show

May 17 The First Annual Grassy Creek Mineral and Gem Show is an extension of the regular gem show in July - August. There will be 30 vendors from all over the USA with gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, and lapidary related items.
There will be a Bar-B-Que on Saturday by the Parkway Fire and Rescue. Food will be available daily also. Open each day 10-6

Place: Parkway Fire and Rescue Fire Station
12966 South Hwy 226 South
Spruce Pine, NC 28777

Contact: Donna Collis
828-765-5519
collisdonna@yahoo.com

Toe River Arts Council 6th Annual “Paint Out”

May 19 - Every year when spring fills the air and colors the gardens, artists from “all over" come to Burnsville, NC.  TRAC’s Annual Paint Out is modeled on the en plein air experience, a French expression that means “in the open air,” particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors. For one day, all day, artists are outdoors painting and drawing in and around the streets of Burnsville for all to enjoy.

Baby Goat Day at Mountain Farm

May 19 Visit a working farm: bottle feed kids in season, picnic on the property, enjoy refreshments from the Mountain Farm coffee shop, sit in the lavender field and inhale, cut-your-own lavender and U-Pick blueberries, too (when in season)! Have a fun filled day seeing the baby goats and shopping in their gift shop.

Contact: Mountain Farms
828-675-4856
marilyn@mountainfarm.net
www.mountainfarm.net

Graham Children's Health Services Burnsville Fit Families 5K Run Walk

May 19 Graham Children's Health Services Presents the Couch Potato to Burnsville Fit Families 5K Race program. This free training program will begin on Saturday, March 17th and will conclude with the Burnsville Fit Families 5k Race to be held on Saturday, May 19th. Join us for this free fitness opportunity to train together on our runs/walks. The Whole community is invited. The more sessions you attend the greater your chances of winning.
Where: Mountain Heritage High School Track (Burnsville Elementary track when MHHS not available).
When: Tuesday and Thurday @ 5:45pm; Saturday @ 9:00a.m BE SURE TO BRING WATER. To Register or view the training plan go to www.healthyyancey.org or call 682-7899.

Miner's Heritage Day

May 26 Gem Cutting and Gold Panning demonstrations! Free Guided Hikes! Good Music & Good Food! Free Day-time kids mine tours! Treasure Hunt for kids. Night-time Black Light Mine Tour! Other Special Events to be Anounced!

Miner’s Heritage Day Schedule

10:00 AM - FREE guided hike to a hidden mine.

12:00 PM - FREE live music with Pete & Kim McWhirter.

1:00 PM - FREE roundtable discussion of local mines and mining.

2:00 PM - FREE live music with Kenny Jobe, Billy Constable & friends.

3:00 PM - FREE guided hike to the top of the Big McKinney Mine.

9:00 PM - BLACK LIGHT MINE TOUR in the Bon Ami Mine.

$15.00 Adults/ $10 Seniors/ Children FREE

Doors open at 8:00 PM.
Contact: Emerald Village
828-765-6463
www.emeraldvillage

The Orchard's Memorial Day Celebration & Covered Dish Picnic

Senior Runner-up Photo Contest - Diana Forrest "Iris with a View"

May 28 Open to the public, live music all day is free. The stage area fills up quickly, so you might want to bring lawn chairs. Admission for the meal is a dish to share or $10 per meal. The Orchard provides traditional mountain barbecue, water, iced tea and paper goods

Contact: Orchard at Altapass
828765-9531
www.altapassochard.com

Choose your favorite events around which to plan your visit with us at THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN. Call for our special visit packages:  866-378-4769

April Adventures and Art - Near THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN

APRIL 28

The Burnsville Metric

Not a bad place to be in late April... (Photo by Michael Davis, 2006)

The route for 2012 will be the same as previous years.

Also on April 28th 

It was in Spruce Pine in the 1930's and 1940's that two of Daniel Boone's direct descendants owned and operated a forge. Lawrence and Daniel Boone VI became very well known for the iron hardware they made for Colonial Williamsburg. Spruce Pine also has the distinction of having Bea Hensley, one of NC's Living Treasures as a resident blacksmith. Bea worked as an apprentice with the Boones and still resides in Spruce Pine. Lanterns forged, handcrafted, and gifted by Daniel BooneVI hang in the historic Burnsville, NC Parkway Playhouse.  Burnsville's new state-of-the-art library showcases a commissioned 6-ft wrought iron lantern forged by Bea's son, Mike.

At the 2012 Festival, festival goers can hammer out a little metal in the Hands-On tent or just watch the professionals. Renowned blacksmiths Zack Noble, Daniel Miller, Elizabeth Brim and Joe Anderson will be demonstrating the art of blacksmithing. Don't miss all the food, fun, exhibits, demonstrations and music at this year's Festival! 

Sample works of these renowned artisans will be on display at the Toe River Arts Council gallery.

Also on April 28th

. 28 - Spring Event at Burnsville Wine and...

Come out to our spring event 4pm to 6pm $15 includes nutrition information, the benefits of wine, recipes, handouts,k healthy appetizers, glass of wine and wine glass. Instructors Medea Galligan MS Nutrition Wendy Dunn Mutual Distributors Preregister by April 24th @ Burnsville Wine and... Space is limited

Contact: Burnsville Wine and...
828-682-7409

Also on April 28th

Mama Won't Fly opens April 28th

a road trip from hell with your high-maintenance mom, and your ditzy soon-to-be-sister-in-law  in the silly misadventure Mama Won’t Fly - at our acclaimed Parkway Playhouse - the oldest, continuously operating summer theater in NC

And Anytime

This video is from CBS news about one of our local crafters:  The Woody family in Spruce Pine is now in its seventh generation of crafting traditional wooden rockers and chairs by hand. Spruce Pine Main Street hosts the annual Fire on the Mountain Blacksmith Festival in conjunction with Penland School of Crafts, Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The festival celebrates blacksmithing’s deep roots in Western North Carolina and features live demonstrations and sales. Penland, founded in 1929 offers a wide range of summer classes as well as a gallery featuring work by artists affiliated with the school.  And...the couple dancing together at the end of the video...my sister's bridge partner - a rocket scientist - really - they get a lot of mileage out of that with jokes at the bridge tables...Meet him in person at Altapass Orchard on the Blue Ridge Parkway - an NC historic treasure held in trust, that opens May 2nd.

Come experience our mountain lifestyle and style of mountain living within THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN

These are our time-honored traditions.

Steeped deeply in the famed arts and crafts movement of the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains...

Celebrated beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway area and Pisgah National Forest of North Carolina...

Honored commitment to provide and preserve the beauty, peace and simple rustic elegance of Mountain living at its best... 

The Estates... Cottages at Celo... and Cabins at Celo...

One of Western North Carolina's premier gated communities...

Between Asheville and Boone 

For more information:

THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN website

Burnsville Metric 

http://mitchellchamber.blogspot.com/2009/03/fire-on-mountain.html

info@downtownsprucepine.com

Cost:	Free
Contact:	Bryan Freeborn 828-765-3008 info@downtownsprucepine.com
Categories:	BLACKSMITH FESTIVAL

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Woody's Chairs on CBS