Allen and Bevo on a mission trip to Guatemala with other Burnsville residents
Twenty two years ago we moved from Charlotte to Burnsville, N.C. Neither of us grew up in Yancey County. We just liked it because of the genuine people, plentiful National Forests and streams, and rural life-style. When we needed a “city fix,” we went to New York or Chicago. But day to day, Burnsville suited us well. We raised four children here, living just outside of town on the Cane River. Today, our children have opted for a permanent “city fix,” living in Atlanta and Greensboro. They return often enough and speak fondly of their childhood here. All six of us agree that moving to Yancey County was one of our best life decisions.
Newly retired, we are free to live anywhere. We have chosen to remain in Yancey County for the same reasons that she initially attracted us. Beautiful scenery, a quaint town, moderate but healthy growth, and an influx of new people continue to make this an encouraging place to live. Deciding first that we did not need the large, unique home that once housed six of us and pets, we put our house on the market and began looking for a place to build.
We wanted a gated community, near Burnsville, with low-key amenities and a natural approach to maintaining the character of Yancey County. We spend a great deal of time on the North Carolina coast, and traveling. So, we wanted a secure, beautiful, small setting as our “home base.”
About a year ago, we “discovered” The Cove at Celo Mountain, having seen and heard good news about it from many. We visited The Cove several times, as well as many other resort communities. From the start, we were attracted as much to those who developed and manage The Cove as we were to the property itself. Having once been a practicing lawyer, I wanted to be certain that we were investing in a viable development, created by honest, genuine people. We heard very candid answers to every question posed, with no pressure to buy unless the property was a perfect match for us. It was.
Today, we own a fabulous lot near the top of the development, and are excited about building a home there soon.
Living in The Cove will allow us to travel frequently, without worrying about security when we are gone. We are often in Guatemala, having logged over twenty trips there in the last decade. We are not “missionaries,” but like many of you we feel blessed to live in America with an excess of “comfort” and that the blessing requires a commitment to others. So, we often go to rural, poor villages in Guatemala to build houses or churches, play with children, provide minimal medical and health care, and provide Christian education. Like most who do part-time mission work, we have discovered that for every blessing we offer, we receive ten in return.
The Cove will soon be a vibrant community of people from all over the country, living together part-time in a small, beautiful park; and sharing their varied life experiences. We look forward to meeting those who choose to live in our community. We are blessed to be part of it.
Allen and Bevo Peterson
For More information:
2 1/2 - minute movie clip of THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN
The Cove at Celo Mountain Website with Site Plan and Offerings
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