10 Reasons to Celebrate the Beginning of Summer in the Asheville Mountains!

1. Waking up every morning to stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains just outside your window.
2. Delighting in the whimsical sounds of nature, where congested city noise is worlds away.
3. Waterfalls always warm enough to swim in.
4. The exhilaration of white water dancing around you as you raft down the French Broad River.
5. The freedom to walk in the sunshine or relax in the grass as you enjoy the music of an outdoor festival.
6. Cold, local brewed beer in America's #1 Beer City. Enough said.
7. Trendy downtown entertainment only minutes away to suit all your interests, from baseball games and bar-hopping, to art gallery tours and film festivals.
8. World-famous, presidential-quality, North Carolina Barbecue.
9. True Southern comfort, as simple as watching a breath-taking sunset with friends and family as you recount the day's adventures.
10. You'll love it so much we know you'll never want to leave. Call us today to start your summer in Asheville!

Looking @ Asheviile Through Tourists Eyes!

I decided to indulge and come to Asheville as a tourist! Yesterday my daughters and I enjoyed going whitewater rafting through our business partner: French Broad Rafting. We went on the 5 mile Family Class whitewater rafting adventure. The day was gorgeous! Low 80's sunny and cool blue sky with billowy clouds. Our fearless guides not only steered us along the French Broad dipping, bobbing and splashing through the class II and Class III rapids but they were also stand up comics and providing playful humor throughout the trip! To enjoy their humor, one had to be quick!
We enjoyed a swimming break -for the waters were delightfully perfect for an afternoon swim. Especially for me, who never swims unless the water is warmer then the air temperature. Some of the not so faint heart enjoyed jumping off a small cliff-like rock. I withheld. I hate heights! The best part of the afternoon was taking in the green mountains that surrounded us as we floated down river!