Over 200 years ago,
this beautiful region in the mountains of western North Carolina was settled
almost exclusively by Scotch-Irish immigrants as they arrived from northern
Europe. Most of them found themselves
traveling into the backwoods of colonial America and the Appalachian region,
extending from western Pennsylvania to Georgia. They came by foot, wagon, or
horseback, entering the area through gaps such as Swannanoa, Hickory Nut,
Gillespie, and Deep Gaps.
Scotch-Irish settlers brought with them the agricultural,
music, craft, and storytelling traditions of their homeland. Living in small,
relatively isolated communities, Scotch-Irish settlers sustained their cultural
ties through the preservation of these traditions and had a profound influence
on shaping the distinctive agricultural, music, storytelling, and crafts of the
Southern Appalachians.
Today we strive to
preserve those cultural traditions as well as the beauty of the area; much of
what they contributed remains deeply rooted in our surroundings. We boast of having one of the highest concentrations of craftsman and artists per capita then anywhere in the county. Here at the Cove at Celo Mountain the beauty
of the land remains much the same, our mountain views are what those early
settlers experienced as they arrived here.
We invite you to visit our
pristine community – once home to the Scotch-Irish immigrants, home to us, and
perhaps home to you. Call our sales
office to arrange your visit, we can’t wait to show you those views and maybe
we’ll see a shamrock!
866-378-4769
The following events
are planned to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this week:
Friday March 15th - Yancey
County Humane Society
St. Patrick’sBenefit Dinner
Burnsville Town Center
Saturday March 16th
- Irish Beer Tasting at Burnsville Wine and ...
O'Hara's Irish Pale Ale
and Irish Stout.
Tasting is from 4-6.
For each petal on the shamrock.
This brings a wish your way
Good health, good luck, and happiness
For today and every day.
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