14th Annual Biltmore/Kiwanis 5k/15k Classic May 15, 2011

Calling runners of all abilities! The 14th Annual Biltmore/Kiwanis 5k/15k Classic takes place May 15, 2011. The 5k begins at 8am, and the 15k begins at 8:05 am; get your running shoes on! The race is held at the beautiful NC Arboretum, and it's a perfect time of year to take in the spring showcase of the Appalachian Mountains!

Oh the weather outside...

is DELIGHTFUL! April is known for showers, of course specifically to bring May flowers, and these past few days were a call for May to begin. All of the rain did bring out the buds, and this weekend will bring out the blossoms: we have a weekend forecast in the 70s and 80s. Mmmm... that will be followed by rain next week (April showers...), bringing more... May flowers!! Nothing is better than to relax in the Smoky Mountains during spring rain, vibrant, fog rolling through.

Come join us! Carolina Mornings has some great specials on WNC vacation rental cabins that help you say hello to Spring!

April showers bring May flowers! What to do in Asheville, NC in springtime rain

Last week, it rained here every day. Every. single. day. It spurred me to review, and share, some things to do with the family while it is raining and raining.

-First off, if you are blessed with a warm spring rain, take your kids and get outside! Playing outside in the rain with (or without) your babes can be fun, invigorating and a great way to score some "my parents are cool" points. Go for a hike (keep it safe, of course), play outdoors at your vacation rental from Carolina Mornings, enjoy sightseeing when everyone else is indoors.

-Check out the Colburn Earth Science Museum in Pack Place downtown, or The Health Adventure also located there.

-Check out indoor rock climbing at Climb Max Climbing in downtown Asheville.

-Movies are always the answer in the rain. Maybe try one of our local theatres: the Fine Arts Theatre, Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company, or The Carolina Cinema.

-We have so many art galleries throughout the area I can't list them all; do a search and check them out on a rainy day!!

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Property Spotlight: The Promise Keeper Cottage promises a great vacation for you!

The Promise Keeper Cottage is a great place to retreat on your own or bring a friend (and Fido too, of course, as this is one of our pet friendly rentals). Small and quaint, this cottage offers total relaxation on 45 acres of serene Appalachian Mountain woodlands. Just 25 minutes north of Asheville in Mars Hill, NC, the Promise Keeper Cottage gives you mountain peace and close proximity to town! Settle into this studio cottage with a screened-in porch equaling in size to the interior- a wonderful place to read a book, write in a journal, play a board game, or just listen to the birds. Whatever our desires for relaxation, Promise Keeper Cottage has it for you!

All- Girl Getaway Package in Asheville, NC

Oh, the fun of running away for a couple of days with your ladies!! Now Carolina Mornings can help you make the planning quite a bit easier- we offer our All- Girl Getaway Package for your stay in one of our properties around Asheville, NC! This package has so much to offer we have received phone calls asking if guests can add it to their stay in a hotel!! (Sorry, this is an exclusive Carolina Mornings package!)

The package includes the following:

-2 tickets to the Biltmore Estate, valid for 2 consecutive days (upgrade to the Candlelight Tour for only $12/ ticket!!)
-2 massages at Relax & Rejuvenate
-$80 gift certificate to The Corner Kitchen, a wonderful restaurant located in Biltmore Village
-$80 gift certificate to Bellagio: Art to Wear in Biltmore Village
-Free studio fees at Fired Up for everyone in your party
-10% off your order at Chelseas Tea Room

Add to any reservation with Carolina Mornings for great time on the town with your ladies!!
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Firefly Gathering July 22-25 near Asheville, NC

Asheville is known to be an eclectic town, and we are proud to offer and eclectic array of events that most anyone could find something to enjoy. Coming up next weekend is the Firefly Gathering, a gathering meant for the human in all of us. Offering a vast selection of classes and workshops on how to live independently, this gathering covers such subjects as bow making, brewing, scouting and camouflage, tanning, fire building and more and more. Firefly Gathering is a family event- there is something for everyone (even a kid's schedule) here, and a great experience for children to see that people are still interested and living on their own terms, as well as an experience for them to learn how to be more self- sufficient. Gather for the whole weekend, or just partake in a day pass. Whatever your choice, you are sure to be fascinated and enlightened!