Asheville again named among the best places to retire in the US

Asheville has done it again! U.S. News ranks the mountain town as one of the 10 Best Affordable Places to Retire in the US. See below for an excerpt or visit the link for the full article.

Asheville, North Carolina

Nestled in a pocket of the Blue Ridge Mountains, two hours away from any major city, Asheville, N.C., might be assumed to lack culture and polish. Not so. On any given Friday night, you might stumble upon a street-corner bluegrass band, an art gallery opening, a festival (if you're lucky, the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival), and maybe even a mime. "Life is never dull here," says Sheila Murphy, who retired to Asheville in 2003 with her husband, Dennis, after moving 31 times (he worked in the oil business). "You can do things for free, for a nominal fee, or a donation, and see all kinds of plays, shows, and music should you desire..."

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Upcoming Events

WNC is alive this Fall with an exciting array of family-friendly events and festivals. Let us know if you would like more details on any of the below- we hope to see you soon!

Asheville Art in the Park Oct 10 & 17

Autumn Festival in Lake Lure Oct 17

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands Oct 17-18

The Woman in Black at the Flat Rock Playhouse Oct 21-Nov 1

Jazz Group Spyro Gyra at Biltmore Estate Oct 30

Asheville International Children’s Film Festival Nov 2-8

Hansel and Gretel by Asheville Lyric Opera Nov 6

WNC Fly Fishing Expo Nov 7-8

Asheville Film Festival Nov 12-15

River Arts District Studio Stroll Nov 14-15

Road Progress

Road Construction continues on the mountain! Since the last update, grading has been completed on Labras and Alastar, and significant construction has taken place on Shire. Surveying and centerline staking are underway on Cian Dr. and Shire Extension.

On Location at Queens Gap

We recently filmed our first commercial to introduce a new opportunity that will be coming to Queens Gap. Look for the commercial in various hotels and on local TV stations throughout the next few months and stay tuned for more details about a new offering arriving soon!