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Echota’s Quarterly Newsletter
Echota
133 Echota Parkway
Boone, NC 28607
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Featured Properties at Echota
Winter Reminders for
Unoccupied Homes
Experience four seasons of activity in the High Country with your own home away from home at
Echota. For more details on the listings below or to learn about more properties for sale at Echota
and how to list your own Echota property in 2016, call [800] 333-7601 or visit EchotaNC.com.
Just a friendly reminder that when homes go
unoccupied—particularly in cold, dry winter
months, but also year-round—practice these
important precautions.
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Chalakee C312 MLS 192346
New construction 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo set for completion in March 2016.
The plan features a luxury open kitchen with granite countertops, breakfast bar,
stainless steel appliances, and custom cabinetry with lots of storage. The living area
boasts a remote control-operated stacked-stone gas fireplace and built-in TV. Take in
the long-range Grandfather Mountain view from the large covered deck with builtin gas grill and hood. Offered at $289,900
Sequoia 2 MLS 194951
Spacious, private 4-bedroom, 3½-bath mountain home with plenty of upgrades and
three levels. The main level features a half bath, laundry room, master bedroom and
bathroom suite, open kitchen, two-story living area and dining room. Property also
features two oversize decks, hardwood floors throughout the main living areas, custom
birch cabinetry, granite countertops and a custom backsplash in the kitchen. The open
living area boasts a floor-to-ceiling stacked-stone fireplace with rough hewn cedar
mantel. Plenty of storage space and beautiful mountain views. Offered at $580,000
Wintergreen R632 MLS 193670
Top-floor 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom-plus-loft condo in Echota on the Ridge. Master
suite features master bathroom with double vanity and custom cabinetry, a stand-up
shower and linen closet, large closet, TV nook, and access to the large covered deck.
Enjoy the mountain views in every room! The guest room and full bathroom are off
the entryway for easy access. Living and dining area boast vaulted ceilings, and the loft
upstairs can be used as a third bedroom or as an office. Offered at $269,900
Grand Oaks RS-6 MLS 195312
Beautiful top-floor 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom condo at Echota on the Ridge with
expansive mountain views! The condo features oak hardwood floors throughout the
kitchen, living, and dining room, tongue-and-groove cathedral ceilings, and floor-toceiling stone gas fireplace. The kitchen features custom birch cabinetry and granite
counters, and the master suite has access to the covered deck as well as a spacious master
bath with a separate soaking tub, tile shower, and double vanity. Offered at $457,900
Echota
The View From Here
Echota’s Quarterly Newsletter
Winter 2016 | Volume X, Issue I
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Echota is on a Roll!
2015 was a great year for the community, and the future remains bright.
The year 2015 was a good one for the Echota
community, as well as the Echota family.
Property sales were up—resulting in two
consecutively strong years—thanks in no small
part to the efforts of Jay Harrill, Echota’s newest
broker and son to Echota’s president and vice
president, Mark and Missy Harrill. It appears
the resort real estate slump is over as residents
from other communities sold properties in order
to join the Echota family of owners.
This ownership camaraderie is one of
Echota’s biggest selling points. Today’s resort
homeowners want it all, and Echota offers
the convenience of condo living with the
amenities of a resort community and the sense
of welcoming from a family of owners. That
spirit of welcome is evident at events such as the
4th of July celebration and our newly expanded
Backyard Music Series. As we look toward 2016,
we plan on adding even more events to bring the
community together.
only did we completely sell out the first building
we offered, we also sold half the units in the
second building. We wish we could keep adding
buildings to meet the demand, but unlike our
scenic views that seem to go on forever, the
neighborhood has limitations.
It wasn’t just new construction that was
successful; 2015 also saw a rise in resale
activity, with 70% of those sales achieved by
Team Echota versus outside brokers. It makes
sense. Our team remains on property all day,
they’re knowledgeable and passionate about
the community, and they actively seek out
Echota-only leads. Plus, our new interactive
map at EchotaNC.com makes finding available
properties easy.
It is our belief that the good years of 2014 and
2015 were merely building momentum for the
great year ahead! We expect a lot of new interest
this spring and summer. Owners are telling their
friends, and word is spreading fast. If you’ve
been waiting for the right time to buy, that time
is now.
Contact us
Echota
133 Echota Parkway
Boone, NC 28607
tel [800] 333-7601
www.echotanc.com
what’s new
Increased interest and the enthusiastic market in
2015 allowed us to introduce a new residential
offering for the first time in five years. Located
in the Chalakee neighborhood and outfitted
with the finest finishes and upgrades, our new
two-bedroom residences were a big hit! Not
Please contact Echota at [800] 333-7601 to
schedule a visit.
What’s New at Echota?
Owners Site Makeover
Our Echota Owners site is getting a makeover in 2016! Have you signed up for our
Homeowner’s Property Owners Association site yet? It’s just one of the many ways
Echota owners can make connections with the community.
Once logged in you can check out:
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Living in the High Country
The new year is a perfect excuse to update the inside of your Echota
property, and these local interior designers can help you furnish your home
from top to bottom.
Blowing Rock Interiors
Best Places
for Brunch
Eat, drink, and be merry at these
local hotspots.
Dan’l Boone Inn [Boone]
One of the oldest and most historical buildings
in town, the Dan’l Boone Inn offers a delicious
brunch served on Saturday and Sunday
mornings, starting at 8 a.m. Menu includes
traditional breakfast items such as pancakes,
grits, gravy biscuits, and country ham.
www.danlbooneinn.com
[Blowing Rock]
Owners and designers Julie Hoover and Patsy Anderson have years of experience in
the design field, and have worked together since 2006. Blowing Rock Interiors offers an
exciting and eclectic mix of design, while creating a unique and enjoyable experience for
clients. Julie and Patsy believe they acheive their goal of beauty, function, and satisfaction
when clients and designers work together. Check out their website for more information.
www.blowingrockinteriors.com
Dianne Davant and Associates
[Banner Elk]
Founded in 1979, Dianne Davant and Associates has grown to include several talented designers
dedicated to the art of interior design. The firm offers a variety of services, including an extensive
library of home furnishings, fabrics, and home decor! They design each space to be as unique and
individual as their clients. Check out their website to see samples of work and services provided.
www.davant-interiors.com
LiLu Interiors
[Boone]
Photo courtesy of New Public House
New Public House
[Blowing Rock]
Named after the New River, New Public House
offers brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from
11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Start off with a blackberry
mimosa or a sriracha salt bloody mary and
indulge in favorites like huevos rancheros or
local pork hash with eggs.
www.thenewpublichouse.com
welcome
LiLu Interiors offers a wide variety of services, focusing on redesigns, remodels, and new construction.
Services include project management, custom design, space planning, construction oversight and finish,
furnishing and fixture selections. LiLu Interiors utilizes a five-step design process to ensure that clients
get an enjoyable boutique experience from start to finish. Check out their website to see examples of
previous design work. www.liluinteriors.com
Tatum Galleries
[Banner Elk]
Tatum Galleries offers a full spectrum of goods and services, including interior design,
handmade furniture and accessories, and even outdoor furniture! With more than 25 years of
experience, Tatum Galleries will meet your residential or commercial interior and remodeling
needs. Check out the showroom gallery, and visit their website for more information.
www.tatumgalleries.com
Vidalia
[Boone]
Vidalia takes pride in using local and seasonal
ingredients, and their brunch menu changes
weekly, so you’ll always be in for a delicious
surprise! Sunday brunch served between
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. www.vidaliaofboonenc.com
Meet the New Neighbors
As we ring in a new year, let’s look back on 2015 and meet our new Echota neighbors!
Matt & Tammy DeBoer – Salisbury, NC
Terry Ballard – Kernersville, NC
Ingrid Joris – Mooresville, NC
Dan & Carrie Hilton – Charlotte, NC
Jeff & Rose Carmean – Lexington, SC
David & Karen Sexton – Sherrills Ford, NC
Steve & Martha Rafferty – Raleigh, NC
Stanley Holcomb – Siler City, NC
Paula Rogers – Cornelius, NC
John & Alisa Williams – Southern Pines, NC
Scott & Sarah Cox – Pittsboro, NC
Brian & Karen Miller – Charlotte, NC
John & Fran Hart – Davidson, NC
Tracey & Tami Duncan – Clemmons, NC
Philip & Leigh Armstrong – Hickory, NC
Lori Mathis & Bob Shepherd – Cary, NC
David & Linda Goldston – Chapel Hill, NC
Van & Debbie Spivey – Concord, NC
Tim & Cathy Tarlton – Leland, NC
Steve & Mary Bailor – Hendersonville, NC
Sarah Young & Kathy Friend – Oakland Park, FL
Charlie Murray – Winston Salem, NC
Lisa Chandler – Dublin, OH
Cal & Brenda Wilson – Johnson City, TN
Marcus & Lauri Lewis – Robbinsville, NJ
Joel & Nancy McIntyre – Charlotte, NC
Billy & Jonell Hagner – York, SC
A winter festival, Easter egg hunts, and bluegrass ... a few things to choose from.
Photo courtesy of Blowing Rock Winterfest
Mountain Music Jam at
Glendale Springs
January 2–March 26, 2016
[Glendale Springs]
This weekly music fest features oldtime bluegrass and classic country,
suitable for cloggers, buck dancers,
flatfoot dancers, square dancers, and
anyone who wants to simply listen and
enjoy!
[336] 846-9550
Winterfest Parade
Puppet Workshop
January 4–January 11, 2016
[Blowing Rock Art & History
Museum]
Children ages 6 and older are welcome
to come create their own puppet in this
two-day workshop. Once completed,
the children will walk with their
puppets in the Snowflake Parade!
[828] 295-9099
Photo courtesy of Blowing Rock Winterfest
Blowing Rock Winterfest
January 28–January 31, 2016
[Downtown Blowing Rock]
Join the town of Blowing Rock for
their annual winter-fun celebration,
with events like the Chili Challenge,
the Polar Plunge, live music, auctions,
hayrides, and more!
www.blowingrockwinterfest.com
Cork & Canvas
January 29, 2016
[Blowing Rock Art & History
Museum]
Celebrate Winterfest with an evening
of painting and wine in a relaxing
environment facilitated by a trained
instructor. Everyone goes home with
their work of art, and supplies and
wine are provided!
[828] 295-9009
March
Happy Birthday,
Blowing Rock
March 11, 2016
[Blowing Rock Town Hall]
The Blowing Rock Historical Society
and the Town of Blowing Rock are
joining together to celebrate Blowing
Rock’s 127th birthday! Special
historical markers will be presented for
significant buildings and sites in town,
and refreshments will be served.
[828] 295-5200
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January
High Country Calendar
Events
Blowing Rock
Easter Egg Hunt
March 19, 2016
[Blowing Rock Memorial Park]
Free and open to the public! Activities
and games start at 10 a.m. with an
Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m.
[828] 295-5222
April
Photo courtesy of Lonnie Webster
Savor Blowing Rock
April 14–April 17, 2016
[Downtown Blowing Rock]
Enjoy this annual event that celebrates
local food, beer, wine, spirits, and so
much more!
www.savorblowingrock.com