Blowing Rock, NC

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Blowing Rock, NC

Blowing Rock, NC
2014-2015
Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce
Visitor Information Guide & Members’ Directory
Blowing Rock’s downtown among “Great Main Streets”
“North Carolina’s Prettiest Small Town”
“One of America’s Prettiest Winter Towns”
– Travel & Leisure –
“One of the Top 17 Small Cities in North Carolina”
– Cities Journal –
PO Box 406 | 132 Park Avenue | Blowing Rock, NC 28605
828/295-7851 | www.BlowingRock.com | www.BlowingRockNCChamber.com
2014 -2015 Calendar of Events
For a complete list of events, visit our website at www.blowingrock.com.
May
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16-18
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Music on the Lawn, Inn at Raggged Gardens
Jazz Society Concert, Meadowbrook Inn
Grandfather Mountain Naturalist Weekend
Art in the Park, Downtown
Farmers Market Thursdays’ starts and runs
through October
30 Music on the Lawn, Inn at Raggged Gardens
30-1 Nature Photography Wknd., Grandfather Mtn.
June
5-8 Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show, Tate
Show Grounds
8 Jazz Society Concert, Meadowbrook Inn
14 Art in the Park, Downtown
15 Concert in the Park, Memorial Park
13 Singing on the Mountain, Grandfather Mtn.
28 Blood, Sweat & Gears, 100-mile Bike Race
July
1-31
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5
7
10-13
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18
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22-27
25
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29-3
An Appalachian Summer Festival
Fireworks Extravaganza, Blowing Rock
Independence Day Parade and Activities,
Downtown
Park Dance, Memorial Park
Highland Games, Grandfather Mtn.
Jazz Society Concert, Meadowbrook Inn
Art in the Park, Downtown
Concert in the Park, Memorial Park
Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show, Tate
Show Grounds
Symphony by the Lake at Chetola
Blowing Rock Tour of Homes
Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show, Tate
Show Grounds
August
2-3 BRAHM Arts & Antiques Weekend
23 Rotary Charity Auction, American Legion
September
6-7 Railroad Heritage Weekend, Tweetsie
13 Beach Blast on the Blue Ridge
26 Tweetsie Railroad Ghost Train begins
October
11 Boone Heritage Festival, Horn in the West
18 Valle Country Fair, Valle Crucis
25 Halloween Festival, Downtown
November
28 Choose & Cut Christmas Trees Season
28 Area Ski Resorts Open
28 Christmas in the Park & Lighting of the
Town, Downtown
29 Blowing Rock Christmas Parade
December
1 Glow Time in Blowing Rock
31 New Year’s Eve, Appalachian Ski Mtn.
January
22-25 Blowing Rock Winterfest
February
14 Valentine’s at Appalachian Ski Mtn.
March
1-15 Spring Skiing, Area Resorts Close
For a complete description of members, visit our website at www.blowingrock.com.
History of Blowing Rock
From its humble beginnings, Blowing Rock has
become a bustling year-round resort. . . . . . . . . . . . 3
A Place To Live
Today, the tranquility, natural beauty and history
of the area remain for all to enjoy. Whether you
want to be a part of Blowing Rock for a season or
Blowing Rock Recreation
become a year-round resident, we have a place
If tranquility and natural beauty are what you seek, for you. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Blowing Rock offers that in abundance too. . . . . 6
Construction Products & Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Blowing Rock Events
Home Maintenance & Improvements . . . . . . . . . . 70
Fun annual events to look forward to. . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Interior Designers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Real Estate Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Things To Do
Real Estate Developments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Throughout the year, a visit to Blowing Rock can
keep you busy with family attractions, shopping,
Retirement Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
recreation, art festivals and fun activities. . . . . . . 9
Other Services
Antiques & Collectables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Blowing Rock is a premiere resort community
Art & Craft Galleries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 offering businesses and services that cater to
Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 residents and visitors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Clothing & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Gifts & Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Civic & Non-Profit Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Home Furnishings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Events, Weddings, Parties & Florists . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Outdoor Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Financial & Legal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Shopping Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Health Facilities Products & Services . . . . . . . . . . 85
Spas & Leisure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Media & Marketing Products & Services. . . . . . . 87
Places To Stay
Blowing Rock accommodation choices are broad Municipal & Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
and diverse and no matter what your choice, you Photography & Video Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
can expect friendly greetings and personal
Professional & Personal Products
attention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
& Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Bed & Breakfasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Cabins & Vacation Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Utility Companies & Communications . . . . . . . . . 94
Hotels, Inns & Lodges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Member Listing
Resorts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Alphabetical listing of all 2014-2015 business
Campgrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 members of the Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . 96
Conference Centers & Retreats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Residential Member Listing
Places To Eat
Residential members that support the Blowing
Whatever your culinary pleasure, from hearty
Rock Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
home-style mountain cooking to the most elegant
cuisine, you can find it all in Blowing Rock. . . . . 53 Fun Facts
Catering, Food & Beverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Who would have thought it? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Coffee Shops & Baked Goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Cover photo courtesy of Blue Ridge Mountain Club.
Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Photographer: Todd Bush
Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Todd Bush
Spirits, Wineries & Breweries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 The
and the Blowing Rock TDA for use of photography.
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Proud of the Past,
Poised for the Future.
Blowing Rock is a vibrant small town whose pristine landscapes and
easygoing atmosphere have endeared it to both seasonal visitors and full-time
residents for over 125 years. Throughout its history, the village has preserved its
humble roots while transforming into a nationally-renowned vacation destination,
and today, it entertains tens of thousands of first-time visitors and returning guests
each year. With a wealth of opportunities for recreation, shopping, dining, and
cultural amenities, in addition to first-rate accommodations and local institutions,
Blowing Rock represents a wonderful fusion of the nostalgic and the modern.
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A History of Blowing Rock
Adapted from works by Jerry Burns
In September 1752, a team of eight men set out from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
toward Edenton, North Carolina. They were commissioned by the Earl of Granville to
locate lands that had been purchased for a future Moravian settlement. It was not
meant to be an arduous journey. Several members of this party were familiar with the
foothills of North Carolina. Group members Herman Lash and Andrew Lambert had
even lived in the region, while two other men in the group were experienced guides.
But, shortly after crossing over the state line, the party missed the eastern trail
which would take them into the Yadkin area. Instead, they moved west into the Blue
Ridge Mountains, and this mistake was not caught until the swift, punishing arrival of
winter. Once inclement weather set in, the Bethlehem group was forced to continue
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moving west in search of shelter. They camped first in the Globe Valley and
continued north toward the summit of the mountain. Moravian bishop August
Spangenburg, who had accompanied the group, described their experiences in
his personal journal:
“…we came into a region from which there was no outlet, except by
climbing up an indescribably steep mountain. Part of the way we had to
crawl on hands and feet; sometimes we had to take the baggage and
saddles and the horses and drag them up the mountain (for the horses
were in danger of falling down backward– as we once had an experience),
and sometimes we had to pull the horses up while they trembled and
quivered like leaves.”
While Native American tribes, most notably the Cherokee and Catawba, had
lived and fought over this rugged land for many years, there were few settlers living
in the area until the mid 18th century. But, as the Native Americans were pushed
west and began migrating to other parts of North Carolina or to other states, the
Appalachian region began to attract small groups of immigrants, mostly people of
Scottish or Irish descent. These immigrants realized what Bishop Spangenburg
eventually noted once he reached the summit of the mountain, where Blowing
Rock is today:
“…we have found an enchanting place, rich in potential for farming,
logging and hunting. There is suitable land for raising wheat, corn, oats,
barley and hemp, and excellent opportunities for milling and collecting
building materials.”
In the early part of the nineteenth century, the Blowing Rock area was made
up of family farms and was characterized by subsistence living, cattle and hog
driving, and as a source for good lumber. Most of the visitors to the area were
personal guests or relatives of those already living in the village, but soon the first
seasonal tourists began to trickle in. These visitors either camped in the area or
stayed with local families in their homes.
During the Civil War, Blowing Rock served as a haven for families who could
afford to send their loved ones out of harm’s way. It also served as a stopping place
for people seeking to join the Northern Army, or people avoiding the wrath of the
Confederate Home Guard. While there were some skirmishes in western North
Carolina, it was General Stoneman’s raid through Blowing Rock in 1864 which
caused the most direct damage to the village.
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In the antebellum period, as summer tourism rebounded, small boarding
houses like the Hayes or Martin Houses were built on Main Street. Chetola– then
called the Silverlake resort– was first conceived and constructed as a boarding
house. And as more visitors flocked to the area, more space was needed to
accommodate them. The last two decades of the nineteenth century saw
construction of beautiful Victorian hotels such as the Watauga, Green Park Inn
and the Blowing Rock, all before the turn of the century.
On March 11, 1889, a group of influential citizens asked the North Carolina
General Assembly to award a charter to the village of Blowing Rock. It was granted,
and the town became formally incorporated. After the turn of the century, summer
and fall tourism continued to rise in popularity, and was ultimately preserved for
future generations in 1911, when a large section of forests, watersheds, and river
headwaters in the East became protected federal property through the Weeks Act.
This led to the establishment and restoration of the Pisgah National Forest, which
now stretches across a significant part of Blowing Rock.
The beautiful mountain scenery continued to attract admirers. Very wealthy
people such as artist Elliot Daingerfield and textile magnate Moses H. Cone built
their summer estates in the area, and this influx of prosperous immigration led to
the opening of the grand Mayview Manor hotel in 1922.
Yet when tourism revenue was at its lowest point during the Great Depression
and World War II, Appalachian families secured jobs doing work for the CCC. A small
crew in Blowing Rock was tasked to improve logging trails near Glen Burney Falls,
while a larger group participated in road construction, helping to build sections of
what is now the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Following the post-war boom of the 1950s, Blowing Rock’s tourist economy
began to change. Appalachian Ski Mountain, the first ski resort in the South, opened
in 1962. Their snowy slopes gave Blowing Rock and the High Country its first taste of
winter tourism, and the industry has garnered regional, national, and international
renown ever since. That influence, coupled with improved transportation and a
surge of modern conveniences, turned Blowing Rock from a summer resort town
into a full service, year-round destination.
Today, the town continues to draw more and more visitors, thanks to continued
highway improvements, increased communications, and the incredible growth of the
High Country area. At heart, however, Blowing Rock still enchants visitors as a
peaceful village whose natural beauty and Norman Rockwell charm are unparalleled.
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Blowing Rock Recreation
Step out into the sunshine and draw a deep breath of cool, refreshing mountain
air. Within town limits, visitors may walk, run, or bike around Blowing Rock with
relative ease. Families with small children might enjoy visiting Robbins Pool in the
summertime, playing catch at Davant Field, or spending time on the playground and
the tennis and basketball courts in Memorial Park. For those folks who would like to
experience more of the town’s natural beauty at its best, we offer these suggestions:
Glen Burney Trail
The Glen Burney trail descends about 800 feet below Main
Street Blowing Rock and showcases two spectacular waterfalls
above the John’s River Gorge: Glen Burney and Glen Mary Falls.
In years past, this trail was likely used by Archaec Indians, but by
the turn of the 20th century, it was used by logging camps. During
the Depression, the CCC hired a crew to improve the trail
throughout the Globe Valley. The portion used to access the falls
is now the only remaining part of the trail in good condition.
Visitors may walk to the Cascades, which is just under one
mile from the entrance at Annie Cannon Park, or to the Glen Burney Falls (1.2 miles) or to Glen
Mary Falls (1.6 miles.) Please take caution when walking this trail, as it is very steep and the
rocks near the water can be extremely slick.
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Moses H. Cone Park
In the mid-1890s, textile magnate Moses H. Cone, known as
the “Denim King,” came to Blowing Rock with his wife Bertha to
design and build his grand summer home. The resulting estate,
Flat Top Manor, spanned 3,516 acres and included both Flat Top
Mountain and the nearby Rich Mountain. Today, the manor is the
home of the Parkway Craft Center and a Park Service information
desk. It is open daily from March 15 through November 30.
One of the best parts of the estate is its 25 miles of carriage
roads, now turned into walking trails. From the manor, visitors
may go to the Cone cemetery, nearly a mile from the house, or continue two miles to the Flat Top
fire tower, which offers a breathtaking view of the High Country area. Visitors may also walk down
to Bass Lake and explore the Maze featuring the old apple barn, whose bounty was provided by
the 32,000 apple trees planted in the estate’s orchard.
Most of these trails feature a lush landscape of rhododendron, mountain laurel, white pines,
or sugar maples alongside the designated path, in addition to other species of trees, wildflowers
and woodland plants. They are perfect for large groups and families, and are one of Blowing
Rock’s best features. (Please note: Bicycles are not permitted on Parkway trails. Dogs and other
pets must be leashed. Horses are permitted, though designated parking for horse trailers varies
for each location.)
Julian Price Memorial Park
In 1946, the family of Julian Price donated 4,200 acres of
land to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Price originally purchased this
land as a recreation spot for his many insurance employees, but
came to value its natural beauty so highly that after his death, his
heirs wanted to share the land with others. Families with young
children will enjoy the main park area, which features wide green
fields, creekside views, and scenic picnic areas with wooden
tables and charcoal grills.
Visitors wishing to hike within the park have their pick of
scenic trails. The first, Green Knob, is a steady 2.3 mile climb which loops through pasture and
woods and offers a distant view of Price Lake as well as Calloway Peak. It starts at Parkway
milepost 295.9, in the Sim’s Pond Parking area.
Boone Fork Trail, a moderate to strenuous 5.5 mile loop, can be accessed by crossing the
wooden footbridge at milepost 296.4, in the Price Park picnic area. Here, visitors should plan for
at least three hours of daylight walking time, as the trail winds through meadows, woods, and
rock outcroppings, just past Boone Fork Creek.
Boone Fork trail also runs jointly with the North Carolina Mountains-to-Sea Trail for almost
half its length. Signs with white blazes will mark the Mountains-to-Sea pathway, as well as entry
and exit points for that portion of the trail.
Price Lake Trail is accessible from two places: Parkway milepost 296.7 (the Price Lake
Overlook) or milepost 297.1 (the Boone Fork Overlook.) It is an easy 2.7 mile loop which circles
the 47 acre Price Lake. In the summer, this is the prime place to observe flocks of ducks or geese.
Tanawha Trail is a strenuous 13.5-mile trail which can be accessed at Parkway milepost
297.1 (the Boone Fork Overlook) and ends at milepost 305.5 (Beacon Heights.) It begins in Price
Park and runs parallel to the Parkway, ending at the foothills of Grandfather Mountain. Separate
maps for this trail are available for intrepid hikers.
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Blowing Rock Events
Listed below is a small selection of events our visitors look forward to each year.
Blowing Rock Farmer’s Market
Shop local produce and fresh goods every
Thursday, May through October, on Park Avenue
from 4-6pm.
Blowing Rock Winterfest
A four-day festival that runs in late January. Past
years have included ice carving contests, a chili
cook-off, wine tastings, a “little miss” pageant,
live music, and a bonfire in the park. Brave souls
also jump into Chetola Lake on Saturday morning
as part of the annual Polar Plunge!
The Highland Games
On the second weekend in July, travel to
Grandfather Mountain to enjoy track and field
competitions, hammer throwing, sheep herding,
reel dancing, live music, and more. Visit
www.gmhc.com for more information.
Christmas in the Park
& Lighting of the Town
Enjoy hot chocolate, live music, a parade, and
other quaint holiday festivities on Main Street—
including a visit from Santa. Runs on the first
Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Festival of Lights at Chetola Resort
The two toy soldiers at the resort’s entrance are a
favorite holiday memory for visitors and locals.
Drive around the main property to see the rest of
their beautiful light displays!
Ensemble Stage
Performing arts company puts on comedies,
dramas, and live radio plays throughout the year
at Blowing Rock School. Last year’s highlights
included psychological thriller Mindgame,
madcap comedy Bedside Manners, and the
one-man-show Vincent, about the life of artist
Vincent Van Gogh.
New Year’s Eve at
Appalachian Ski Mountain
Enjoy ice skating, skiing, or snowboarding until
11pm, when a torchlight ski parade kicks off the
New Year’s Eve show. Fireworks over the slopes
start at midnight.
Fourth of July Parade
Young and old alike participate in our parade
down Main Street! This Independence Day
tradition has featured costumes, horses, llamas,
boats, fire engines, classic cars, and citizens
of all ages in their patriotic best!
During July, Appalachian State University’s series
of entertaining summer programs bring notable
musicians, authors, and high-profile performers
to campus. Past festivals have included Doc
Watson, Bill Cosby, The Doobie Brothers, and
Idina Menzel among many other guests.
Music On The Lawn
Weekly live outdoor concert hosted by the Inn at
Ragged Gardens. Popular performers include the
Harris Brothers. Admission is free. Beer, wine,
and other beverages are sold on-site, and
the music runs from 5:30-8:30pm, weather
permitting, May through October. No coolers,
dogs, or outside beverages are allowed.
Art in the Park Weekends
Stroll down Sunset on Friday where local artisans
display their crafts. A series of juried art and craft
shows on Saturday. Once a month, May through
October. Stay over for a free Concert in the Park
on Sunday afternoon.
Symphony By The Lake
During this annual orchestral performance at
Chetola Resort, guests can picnic on the lawn,
dine at Timberlake’s, or simply sit and enjoy the
music. Last year’s July concert included pieces
by John Philip Sousa, Lerner and Loewe, John
Williams and Dmitry Kabalevsky. The evening
concludes with fireworks.
Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show
The oldest continual outdoor horse show in
America. Saddlebreds compete in early June,
while late July and early August feature
Hunter Jumpers.
For a complete schedule and more information about Blowing Rock events,
check our website at www.blowingrock.com
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Things To Do
Guests seeking retail therapy or a bout of window shopping ought to visit Main
Street, Sunset Drive, Morris Street or the nearby Tanger Outlet Mall. These locations
offer a wide variety of eclectic boutiques, name-brand outlet stores and souvenir
shops which should satisfy even the most seasoned shoppers.
Main Street also offers several outdoor spaces where visitors can enjoy a restful
afternoon. Relax on park benches overlooking the shops, sit inside Memorial Park’s
gazebo or take an easy stroll around nearby Broyhill Lake.
For the outdoor enthusiasts, you can ski the slopes, bike the mountain roads,
tee off on golf courses, canoe the lakes, pack a picnic and hike to magnificent
overlooks, plunge into a whitewater adventure, or fish the trout streams for dinner.
Throughout the year, a trip to Blowing Rock and the High Country can keep you busy
with family attractions, shopping, recreation of all kinds, art festivals and events.
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Antiques & Collectables
Art & Craft Galleries
9 Lives Antiques & Collectables
10244 Highway 105 South | Foscoe
(828) 963-9109
Alta Vista Gallery
Historic farmhouse, on National Register of
Historic Places. Local art in oil and watercolor,
prints, giclees on canvas. Area’s largest selection
of landscapes. Over 100 artists, including Joan
Sporn, Jean Baird, and folk artist Will Moses
(heir to Grandma Moses). Gifts: art tiles, pottery,
jewelry, kaleidoscopes. Between Mast Farm Inn
and Mast Store Annex.
2839 Broadstone Road | Valle Crucis
(828) 963-5247 | www.altavistagallery.com
Blowing Rock Antique Center
Open all year. Featuring 50 antique dealers.
Appraisals, art and consignments.
7593 Valley Blvd. | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-4970
Blowing Rock Estate Jewelry
& Antiques
Large selection of platinum, 14 and 18 kt fine and
estate jewelry. Specializing in diamonds, precious
colored gems and antique heirloom jewelry. Open
May 15-November. Family owned since 1988.
167 Sunset Drive | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-4500
Art & Artifacts
Works by regional and nationally known artists.
Open Houses: 4-6pm every Fri. and Sat. during
high season. Sculpture, paintings, pottery, glass,
fiber, metal jewelry and more. High Country
artists Kevin Beck, José Fumero, Herb Cohen,
Alex Hallmark, Lynne Marshall, Elaine Arnold,
Irmaly Brackin, Roger Nelson and Bill Stronach
join other artists from the region. Open 9am-5pm,
Monday-Saturday; 1-5pm, Sunday.
(828) 414-9402 | www.artandartifactsbr.com
Carriage Trade Antiques
A unique blend of English, French, and American
antiques and accessories. Specializing in 19th
century furniture, English tea caddies, Majolica,
Chinese Export, Japanese Imari and American
Brilliant Cut Glass. In addition to antiques we
carry decorative accessories, soaps and candles.
1079 Main Street | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-3110
Celebrating Our
95th Anniversary
Hanna’s
Complete selection of handmade antique and
new oriental rugs of all types, sizes and colors.
Fine European and oriental imports. Antique
occasional furniture, porcelains, Swarovski
crystal, M.I. Hummel figurines, Lladro, Hibel,
Royal Doulton, hand embroidered linens, fine
estate and new jewelry. Direct importer, best
prices. Check with us before you buy. We buy
old rugs, jewelry and art objects.
(828) 295-7073
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Hatchet Jack’s Trading Post
One of the most unique stores in the High
Country. As you enter, you’ll get a “wow” factor.
Antiques, collectibles, cabin decor, log furniture,
all types of hides and animal mounts, along with
souvenirs, jams, jellies and honeys.
109 Aho Road, Unit 2 | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-6433
www.hatchetjackstradingpost.com
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Art & Craft Galleries continued
Art & Craft Galleries continued
Blowing Rock Frameworks & Gallery
Featuring the finest art by the best established
artists in Blowing Rock and the High Country. Our
gallery is very special to collectors of all mediums.
Beautiful landscapes, still lifes, and abstracts
from artists such as Wes Waugh, Joanna Wardell,
Nancy Brittelle, and Paul de Marrais. Exclusively
representing Edward Szmyd in the US.
Food Lion Shopping Center | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-0041
www.blowingrockgalleries.com
Rivercross Market
A unique, thoughtful, and trendy collection of arts
and crafts made in the USA. Family-friendly with
a fun collection of items just for kids. Gifts from
the heart and the hand... it’s what you’d do, if you
had the time!
3595 Highway 194 South | Valle Crucis
(828) 963-8623
www.rivercrossmarket.com
Traditions Pottery
Featuring 5th and 6th generation potters: Bolick,
Brittany Edsall Fine Art
Original Owens, and Traditions. Decorative,
Brittany Edsall Fine Art is the studio and gallery of functional, and folkart, plus a wide selection of
professional artist Brittany Edsall, located in the
“Owens Red” pottery. Other local artists work
heart of downtown, in the Martin House.
available. Open daily.
1098-4 Main Street, Martin House | Blowing Rock 1155 Main Street | Blowing Rock
(828) 406-4128
(828) 295-6128
www.brittanyedsallart.etsy.com
www.traditionspottery.com
Carlton Gallery
One of the most established fine art galleries in
the area, featuring over 200 local, regional, and
national artists. Established in 1982, Carlton
Gallery presents an inspiring array of original
works and exceptional gift ideas for visitors and
collectors: paintings, giclees, limited edition
prints, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, wood, glass and
more. 20 minutes from Blowing Rock, in Foscoe.
10360 Highway 105 South | Banner Elk
(828) 963-4288
www.carltonartgallery.com
Attractions & Events
Appalachian State University’s major summer
attraction features the finest music, theatre,
dance, visual arts and film. Held each July on
and around the university campus. Experience
the arts at a higher altitude!
733 Rivers Street | Boone
(800) 841-2787 | (828) 262-6084
www.appsummer.org
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Main Street Gallery
Local artists feature their fine arts and crafts in
this unique cooperative gallery, on Main Street
across from the Post Office. Enjoy pottery, jewelry,
fiber art, basketry, paintings, photography, woodworking, and other traditional and contemporary
handcrafted art. Open daily, 10am-6pm.
(828) 295-7839 |
www.mainstreetgallery.weebly.com
Appalachian Evergreens Choose & Cut
From Blowing Rock, take 321 toward Boone;
1.6 miles past Shoppes on the Parkway turn right
on Aho Road and go 2.3 miles; turn right onto the
Blue Ridge Parkway; go .1 miles and turn left onto
Sampson Road; go .5 miles and farm is on the
right. Featuring Fraser Fir trees, wreaths, and
garlands. Open 9am-5pm on specific days.
Hardin Road | Boone
(828) 264-1609 | (877) 266-1609
www.appevergreens.com
Morning Star Gallery
Since 1985, this little gem of a gallery houses a
great collection of contemporary hand crafted
glass, garden accessories and sculpture, pottery,
jewelry, and fine art as well as little whimsies
guaranteed to delight the eye!
1151 South Main Street | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-6991
www.morningstargalleryusa.com
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Apple Hill Farm
An alpaca farm that sits atop Valle Mountain on
the site of a 45-year-old apple orchard. The
remaining apple trees serve as the focal point for
the property which is now home to alpacas, cats,
chickens, dogs, donkeys, goats, horses, llamas
and miniature donkeys.
400 Apple Hill Road | Banner Elk
(828) 963-1662
www.applehillfarmnc.com
Doc’s Rocks Gem Mine
Doc’s Rocks Gem Mine was recently recognized
by the North Carolina Board of Education as the
ONLY education based commercial gem mine
in NC and was classified as a special class of
Geological Interpreters practicing Interpretive
Methods to relay college level geology to all age
groups young and old.
129 Mystery Hill Lane | Blowing Rock
(828) 264-4499
www.docsrocks.net
Barter Theatre
Dramas, comedies, musicals, and much more–
year-round in the historic and charming town
of Abingdon. The theatre’s alumni include
Hume Cronyn, Patricia Neal, Fritz Weaver,
Ernest Borgnine, Gregory Peck, and Ned Beatty.
While visiting Barter, be sure to stop in The Café
at Barter Stage II for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
127 West Main Street | Abingdon, VA
(276) 628-3991
www.bartertheatre.com
Ensemble Stage
The North Carolina High Country’s only yearround professional theatre goes beyond the limits
of what you would expect live theatre to be. We
present year-round entertainment by offering
full-length plays, concerts, game shows, staged
readings, interactive murder mysteries, acting
workshops, summer theatre camps and more.
It’s quality, professional theatre at an affordable
price. There are no limits to the imagination!
Blowing Rock
(828) 414-1844
www.ensemblestage.com
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Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
The mission of the Blowing Rock Art and
History Museum (BRAHM) is to promote the
visual arts, history and heritage of the mountains
through educational programs, exhibitions and
significant permanent collections. The Museum
offers programs and classes for children and
adults, special cultural events and educational
exhibitions featuring regional artistic and
historic subjects.
159 Chestnut Street | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-9099
www.blowingrockmuseum.org
The Blowing Rock Attraction
Since 1933. North Carolina’s oldest travel
attraction. Short scenic walk with views of
Grandfather Mountain, Table Rock, and
Hawksbill. Open daily April-December; open
weekends only January-March (weather
permitting). Enjoy the garden waterfall,
observation tower and gift shop.
432 Rock Road | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-7111
www.theblowingrock.com
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Grandfather Mountain
Be inspired by the views from the highest point in
the Blue Ridge and a nature sanctuary of global
importance. Cross the Mile High Swinging Bridge,
photograph wildlife in natural habitats and hike
some of the South’s finest alpine trails. Open all
year, weather permitting in winter.
Highway 221 South | Linville
(800) 468-7325 | (828) 733-2013
www.grandfather.com
Mystery Hill
A fascinating exploration of science, optical
illusion and natural phenomena. Tour includes
the Mystery House where visitors stand at a 45°
angle, the Hall of Mystery, the Puzzle Room, and
Bubble-Rama. Also featuring gem mining, the
Appalachian Heritage Museum and the Native
American Artifacts Museum with over 50,000
relics. Open daily, year-round, rain or shine.
(828) 264-2792 | www.mysteryhill-nc.com
Horn In The West
Open late June to mid-August. Shows nightly
except Monday. Exciting family entertainment of
area history. All seats reserved, walk-ups welcome.
591 Horn in the West Blvd. | Boone
(828) 264-2120
www.horninthewest.com
Parkway Craft Center
Located in the Moses Cone Manor and featuring
the finest quality Appalachian Mountain handmade crafts by members of the Southern
Highland Craft Guild. Craft demonstrations on
the porch. March 15-November 30.
Milepost 294, Blue Ridge Parkway | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-7938
www.southernhighlandguild.org
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Lees-McRae Summer Theatre
Professional theatre company at Lees-McRae
College’s Hayes Auditorium. Call the box office
for details.
191 Main Street | Banner Elk
(828) 898-8709 | www.lmst.lmc.edu
Performing Arts Series at
Appalachian State University
Featuring the finest in touring performances
annually from September through April. Worldclass jazz, opera, theatre, dance, music and
more, designed to enrich the cultural landscape
of the university and surrounding region.
733 Rivers Street | Boone
(800) 841-ARTS | (828) 262-4046
www.pas.appstate.edu
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Linville Caverns
Guided tours through a natural limestone cavern
featuring stalactite and stalagmite formations,
underground stream and blind trout. North
Carolina’s only show caverns. Open year-round
(weekends only December, January, February).
Highway 221 North | Marion
(800) 419-0540 | (828) 756-4171
www.linvillecaverns.com
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
Visual arts come to life at Appalachian State
University’s premier art museum! Acclaimed
exhibitions, lectures, special events and workshops for all ages. Free admission; guided tours
available. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm;
Friday noon-8pm; closed Sunday and Monday.
423 King Street | Boone
(828) 262-3017 | www.tcva.org
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Mast General Store
A place Charles Kuralt called “...a destination.”
Outfitting the Appalachians since 1883 with
traditional mercantile goods, comfortable clothing,
rugged footwear and quality outdoor gear for all
seasons. Original Store and Annex in Valle Crucis.
Highway 194, Valle Crucis | King Street, Boone
(828) 963-6511
www.mastgeneralstore.com
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Tweetsie Railroad
Wild West theme park featuring a three-mile,
steam-powered train ride through the mountains.
Shopping, live entertainment, amusement rides
and a petting zoo. Open weekends in May, 7 days
a week after Memorial Day through mid-August,
then through October, open weekends. 9am-6pm.
Ghost Train runs weekend evenings in October.
300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane | Blowing Rock
(800) 526-5740 | (828) 264-9061
www.tweetsie.com
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Mountain Home Music
A concert series and radio show which present
the best of traditional Appalachian musicians and
performers. The series runs each summer in
Boone and each fall in Blowing Rock.
Boone | (828) 265-2047
www.mountainhomemusic.com
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Couture By Finley House
This exciting and newly redesigned women’s
boutique carries classic as well as contemporary
clothing, jewelry, candles and giftware. Fresh and
alluring clothing lines such as the colorful Lily
Pulitzer, stylish Comfy, fine lingerie–Verena and
award-winning jewelry by Alexis Bittar. Couture
also will continue to carry unique estate jewelry
under the auspices of Blythe Jewelers of West
Palm Beach.
(828) 295-6373
www.finleyhousecouture.com
100 West Union
Quality clothing and sportswear for men.
1179 Main Street, SouthMarke | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-6993
www.100westunion.com
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Almost Rodeo Drive
Blowing Rock’s oldest boutique has been offering
distinctive styles since 1984. Upscale ladies’
clothing and accessories such as Brighton,
Joseph Ribkoff, French Dressing, and Cartise.
Also in Banner Elk. Open year-round.
(828) 295-3422
Doncaster Outlet
Since 1931 the Tanner name has been synonymous
with ladies fine apparel and accessories. TannerDoncaster styling continues to be classic and
timeless, yet is inspired by an international trend
and has a truly modern flair. Collections offered
in sizes 2 to 24 and 25% to 65% off.
(828) 295-4200
www.doncaster.com
Celeste’s
Chosen as one of Southern Living Magazine’s
“Favorite Stores,” Celeste’s is a boutique of
interesting women’s accessories and apparel.
Visit the Holden Gallery upstairs, filled with
local artwork.
(828) 295-3481
www.celestesinteriors.com
The Fig Leaf Ltd.
Ladies unique casual wear and accessories, and
delightful gift items. A charming shop, we invite
you to visit year-round.
(828) 295-3535
Footsloggers
Located at intersection of Main and Highway 221.
Featuring a full line of hiking boots, women’s
footwear, camping gear and accessories, dog
accessories, sunglasses and clothing for outdoor
activities. We will keep you cool during summer
and warm during winter! Open year-round.
921 Main Street | Blowing Rock | (828) 295-4453
139 South Depot Street | Boone | (828) 262-5111
www.footsloggers.com
J.W. Tweeds
J.W. Tweeds is located on Main Street in Blowing
Rock. The multi-level location provides men and
women with an eclectic mix of European and
American sportswear. Great service and a fun
atmosphere make shopping an exceptional
experience. Great taste is not only for your
palate... let your eyes experience J.W. Tweeds.
(828) 295-8918
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Gifts & Crafts
Monkee’s of Blowing Rock
The ultimate in ladies shoes, clothing and
accessories. A boutique that specializes in
personalized customer service. Open all year.
1179 Main Street, 101 SouthMarke | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-0708
www.monkeesofblowingrock.com
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Barking Rock Pet Boutique
Everything you need to pamper your k9 family
member. We feature USA made and organic dog
treats, organic/vegan shampoos, tough USA
made dog toys, stylish collars and leads, soft
harnesses and warm winter coats and sweaters.
We also sell equestrian gifts! Convenient easy
access with on-site customer parking.
131-1 Morris Street | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-8883
www.thebarkingrock.com
Redeux Boutique
An upscale consignment shop specializing in
women’s clothing, accessories, furniture and
home goods. ReDeux Boutique is “Where resale
goes upscale.”
215 Boone Heights Drive, #300 | Boone
(828) 355-9944
www.redeux.co
Blue Ridge Soap Shed
Making more than 130 varieties and offering the
largest selection of handcrafted soaps available
in the US. Our mountain scents are aromatic
reminders of our beautiful Blue Ridge. Take home
some Blue Ridge Wildflowers, Fresh Mountain Air,
and Carolina Kudzu. Open 10am-5pm daily, April
15-October 31. Located 6/10th mile from Milepost
331, off Highway 226. Web orders year-round.
179 Meadow View Road | Spruce Pine
(828) 765-6001
www.soapshed.com
Sister Act
A unique and eclectic boutique for all lifestyles
featuring the unexpected in apparel and
accessories. We offer fashion forward dressing at
a reasonable price with stellar client service! Let
the “Shoe Box” make your feet happy! We also
feature an exclusive collection of jewelry designs
and decorative accents for you and your home.
1127 South Main Street | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-9333
www.sisteractboutique.com
Bolick Family Pottery
5th generation potters producing functional,
decorative and folkart. Many special events
hosted with Traditions Pottery including Heritage
Day, Jack Tales, Mountain Music, and the
Thanksgiving Kiln Opening. 3 miles south of
Blowing Rock: take Highway 321, turn left on
Blackberry Road, go 1/2 mile, then right on
Bolick Road.
4884 Bolick Road | Lenoir
(828) 295-3862
www.traditionspottery.com
Sunset Tee’s & Hattery
Western North Carolina’s largest selection and
variety of hats, ball caps, casual apparel, tee
shirts, sweatshirts, moccasins, gifts and more.
We also have the best quality and variety of
Blowing Rock souvenir sportswear, shirts and
ball caps. We’re not just another tee shirt shop.
Open 7 days a week, year-round.
(828) 295-9326
www.sunsetteesandhattery.com
Cabin Fever
Bears, moose, deer, oh my!! Cabin Fever offers
rustic furnishings, cabin decor, accessories and
gifts. Furniture lines available include hickory
sapling, northern white cedar log, reclaimed
barnwood and wildlife inspired upholstered
furniture. Our wildlife motif can be found
throughout the store from quilts and linens to
dinnerware, lamps and wall decor.
(828) 295-0520
www.thecabinfeversite.com
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Tazmaraz
Tazmaraz is an eclectic women’s boutique
catering to women of all ages. We have a wide
variety of boutique labels, with many items under
$100. We have fantastic jewelry lines such as
Lenny & Eva, Pick Up Sticks, Good Bead and
many more. Our artwork, wine accessories and
fun girly items make the perfect gift.
1107 Main Street, Suite C | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-3737
www.tazmaraz.com
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Christmas in Blowing Rock
Experience a shop filled to the brim with
unusual gifts–exquisite ornaments including our
exclusive Blowing Rock Ornaments and wonderful
handcrafted collectibles. Browse among our
treasures such as Vera Bradley, Pandora Jewelry
and great gifts for the kids. Come and discover
the perfect memory of your mountain visit.
Open all year.
(800) 213-9696 | (828) 295-9696
www.aperfectpresent.com
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Dulcimer Shop
Since 1971. Lap and hammered dulcimers,
dulcimer kits, bowed psaltries, lap harps,
dulcimer books and CDs, gifts for dulcimer
players and music lovers. Knowledgeable
information from Jewel and Bill Magee. Open
some April and May weekends, regular hours
Memorial Day through Christmas.
1098 Main Street, Martin House | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-3616
www.thedulcimershop.com
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Get Unleashed Pawtique & Tees
The name says it all! Here you’ll find everything
for your best friend and more. We carry a full line
of quality pet products and organic foods and
treats. In addition, we carry people tee’s plus dog
and people gifts. Come visit us at the Martin
House Courtyard.
1098-4 Main Street, Martin House | Blowing Rock
(828) 414-9441
www.getunleashedpawtique.com
Cross Trade International
Imported women’s accessories, home décor,
and unique gifts–browse our authentic Brazilian
handcrafts, meet the artisans, and discover a
Brazil not experienced before! Jewelry, handbags,
belts, ceramics and more! Open all year.
1087-2 Main Street | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-8691
www.crosstrade.org
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The Gilded Lily By Patra
A gift and home decor boutique offering unique
items at hometown prices. It originated in High
Point, and for 17 years has been a favorite
shopping destination. The Blowing Rock location
was mentioned in Southern Living Magazine as
the favorite store in the mountains. Featuring
French Laundry Home outlet, gifts, jewelry, home
decor, and more!
(828) 295-4277
Incredible Toy Company
A unique toy store of quality educational toys.
Specializing in puzzles, games and science for
older kids. Open year-round. Between Blowing
Rock and Boone.
3411 Highway 321 South | Blowing Rock
(828) 264-1422
www.incredibletoycompany.com
Last Straw
Offering an amazing array of silk florals, artful
garden gifts, inspired accessories, architectural
accents, patio furniture and so much more! Let
our floral designers customize an arrangement
for your home or business that you will treasure
for years to come! Changing with each season
makes for a unique adventure with each and
every visit! Established in 1989 and widely
recognized as the most fascinating and creative
shopping experience in Blowing Rock and
Asheville.
(828) 295-3030
www.thelaststrawinc.com
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Handtiques
Purveyors of handmade jewelry, practical art
and craft. At Handtiques, you’ll find art that is
singularly beautiful, affordably priced, functional
and American made.
110 Sunset Drive, Suite 2 | Blowing Rock
(919) 215-8102
www.handtiques.com
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Mast General Store
Nestled in a secluded mountain valley, you’ll
discover a place Charles Kuralt called
“...a destination.” Outfitting the Appalachians
since 1883 with traditional mercantile goods,
comfortable clothing, rugged footwear and quality
outdoor gear for all mountain seasons. Warm up
by our potbellied stove, mail a letter at our
antique post office, and discover why some
times are just too good to leave behind.
Highway 194, Valle Crucis | Main Street, Boone
(828) 963-6511
www.mastgeneralstore.com
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neaco
Funkin’ up DT Blowing Rock since 1998, neaco
specializes in all things groovy for the home. In
need of an unusual gift, some slammin’ tunes for
your next bash, or a colorful piece of art for that
blank wall? Drop on by, we’ve got you covered!
(877) 33neaco | (828) 295-0709
www.neaco.com
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Parkway Craft Center
Located in the Moses Cone Manor and featuring
the finest quality Appalachian Mountain
hand-made crafts by members of the Southern
Highland Craft Guild. Craft demonstrations on the
porch. Open March 15 through November 30.
Milepost 294, Blue Ridge Parkway | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-7938
www.southernhighlandguild.org
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Mustard Seed Market
A full-service nursery garden center with a
fabulous plant selection, specializing in garden
gifts and decorative accessories. Come in and
experience a truly unique shop! One mile North
of the Blue Ridge Parkway at Aho Road.
(828) 295-4585
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Rustic
Step into a world of handmade furniture, unique
gifts, and beautiful accessories. Showcasing local
crafts, reclaimed wormy chestnut tables, handcrafted wine country gifts, and more! Enjoy FREE
tastings from a wide variety of our delicious extra
virgin olive oils, flavor-infused balsamic vinegars ,
and sea salts–available at both our tasting table
in Rustic, and our sister store, Art of Oil, in Boone.
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Take Heart
Your “destination” for gifts that speak to the heart
of a woman. The purple boutique on Main Street.
Sheri Furman, owner.
(828) 295-3444
www.blessyourheartblooms.com
Tervis
A specialty retailer offering insulated drinkware
and accessories. Multiple styles to fit any lifestyle,
from major league sports teams, character
licensed products, multiple themed items, and
more. Tervis, always full of fun!
(800) 237-6688 | (828) 295-8095
www.tervis.com
Serves You Right
Gifts and essentials for the kitchen, dining room,
bar and terrace. A “must” visit for the perfect
wedding or hostess gift as well as cooking and
entertaining. Exclusive offerings in American and
imported china, stemware, kitchen and serving
accessories, cookbooks, picnicware, ice molds,
fancy throwaways, special occasion cards,
beautiful papers and more. Complimentary gift
wrap and professional shipping.
(800) 825-1828 | (828) 295-4438
[email protected]
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fabulous new location!
1053 main street, blowing rock
neaco.com 877.33neaco
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& Interiors
Unwound
Unique yarns and accessories can be found right
on Main Street at the Village Shops. You will find
everything you need for your exquisite knitting
and crocheted projects. During the summer, we
offer a full schedule of exciting classes and
projects, plus all that’s new in the world of yarn.
Come by for a visit soon, or reach us through
our website. Open every day, 10am-5pm.
(828) 295-5051
www.unwoundyarns.com
Blackberry Creek Mattress
Our objective is to provide our customers with a
comfortable mattress that meets their budget.
We provide luxury mattresses without the price.
Largest mattress showroom in the area!
Rest well... live better!
118 Blowing Rock Road, Boone Mall | Boone
(828) 264-2402
www.blackberrymattress.com
Blowing Rock Furniture Gallery
New retail furniture store emphasizes furniture
made in America. Kincaid, Vaughan-Bassett,
Craftmaster, Broyhill and Classic Leather are
among the nationally recognized manufacturers
available. You will recognize the friendly,
experienced staff... the exceptional service hasn’t
changed either. We’re ready to help you make
your house a home.
(828) 295-7755
www.blowingrockfurniture.com
We’re Good Sports
We’ll help you show your team spirit! Come in
and see what we have for your favorite college or
professional sports team. Featuring team logo
sports gifts and collectibles, sports prints, caps,
and authenticated autographed items from your
favorite players, current and retired. Open
year-round. We ship anywhere!
(828) 295-9547
www.weregoodsports.com
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Cabin Fever
Bears, moose, deer, oh my!! Cabin Fever offers
rustic furnishings, cabin décor, accessories and
gifts. Furniture lines include hickory sapling,
northern white cedar log, reclaimed barnwood
and wildlife inspired upholstered furniture. Our
wildlife motif can be found throughout the store
from quilts and linens to dinnerware, lamps and
wall décor.
(828) 295-0520
www.thecabinfeversite.com
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Hickory Furniture Mart
Countless selections at affordable prices,
featuring the most reputable designers,
manufacturers and expert craftsmen in the
industry. Open to the public: Monday-Saturday,
9am-6pm.
2220 Highway 70 SE | Hickory
(800) 462-MART | (828) 322-3510
www.hickoryfurniture.com
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Hickory Park Furniture
Since 1986, we have built our reputation on
providing quality furniture and excellent service
to our customers. We offer a vast selection of
bedroom, dining room, upholstery, occasional,
home office, youth and outdoor furniture. Our
newest gallery, Rustic Retreat, features a
collection of furnishings and accessories for
your mountain home.
2220 Highway 70 East, Suite 370 | Hickory
(828) 322-4440
www.hickorypark.com
Gregory Alan’s
Offering a wide variety of unique gifts and
accessories for your home, patio or deck. We
specialize in creative wall decor, clocks, mirrors
and tapestries, as well as other unique home
accents in all price ranges. Open year-round.
(828) 295-3330
www.gregoryalans.com
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Jewelry
Last Straw
Offering an amazing array of silk florals, artful
garden gifts, inspired accessories, architectural
accents, patio furniture and so much more! Let
our floral designers customize an arrangement
for your home or business that you will treasure
for years to come! Changing with each season
makes for a unique adventure with each and
every visit! Established in 1989 and widely
recognized as the most fascinating and creative
shopping experience in Blowing Rock and
Asheville.
(828) 295-3030
www.thelaststrawinc.com
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Blowing Rock Estate Jewelry
& Antiques
Large selection of platinum, 14 and 18 kt fine and
estate jewelry. Specializing in diamonds, precious
colored gems and antique heirloom jewelry.
Family owned since 1988. Open May 15 through
November.
(828) 295-4500
Gaines Kiker Silversmith/Goldsmith
Blowing Rock’s gold/silversmith specializing in
gold, silver, platinum, and precious stones. The
working studio/gallery is open to the public
Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-5pm.
132 Morris Street | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-3992
www.gaineskikersilversmith.com
The Rug Company
Dealers in fine new and antique oriental rugs.
From traditional Persians and flatweaves to
French aubussons and needlepoints. Extensive
selection at reasonable prices.
(828) 295-4271
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Old World Galleries
Offering the best in antique and contemporary
jewelry in gold, platinum, and silver with
diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, and rubies.
Services include: buying, selling, repair and
design, appraisal and free consultation.
Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm
697 W. King Street | Boone
(828) 264-6559
www.oldworldgalleries.com
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Appalachian Ski Mtn.
Since 1962. Two quads, a double, a conveyor lift,
a handle pull lift service 10 slopes and two terrain
parks. Featuring outdoor ice arena, rentals, French
Swiss Ski College, Wifi, restaurant, ski shop, gift
shop, nursery, lockers, game room, meeting rooms
and observation deck. Group rates. Early and late
season rates. Off-season wedding receptions.
940 Ski Mountain Road | Blowing Rock
(800) 322-2373 | (828) 295-7828
www.appskimtn.com
Blowing Rock Country Club
200 Country Club Drive | Blowing Rock
www.blowingrockcountryclub.com
Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve
Home of the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show,
America’s oldest continuous running horse show.
Located adjacent to Moses H. Cone Memorial
Park Easy access to 26 miles of carriage trails.
Nightly horse boarding, with 430 permanent stalls.
1500 Laurel Lane | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-4700
www.blowingrockequestrian.com
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Blowing Rock Parks & Recreation
Year-round recreation program, heated outdoor
pool, tennis courts and municipal park.
(828) 295-5222 | (828) 295-5224 (pool)
Dutch Creek Trails
For those of you that know the place the name
will conjure up thoughts of adventure, romance,
nostalgia or just plain family fun. Nestled in the
heart of Valle Crucis this 200-year-old farm is
known to locals as the Frank Baird Place. It
Boone Golf Club
has become home to Dutch Creek Trails, the
One of the South’s premier golf facilities,
horseback riding experience of a lifetime. You
designed by Ellis Maples. Opened in 1959 and
will find out real quick that this is not just
available to the public all season, April-November. another horse riding place.
The course features level to gently rolling fairways, 793 Rubin Walker Road | Vilas
large undulating greens and breathtaking views
(828) 297-7117
of the mountains. Stocked pro shop, restaurant
www.dutchcreektrails.com
and putting green. Tee times recommended,
Edge of the World
groups welcome.
Whitewater rafting and canoeing, rock climbing
433 Fairway Drive | Boone
and rappelling. Snowboard shop and ski rentals.
(866) 532-4653 | (828) 264-8760
www.boonegolfclub.com
394 Shawneehaw Avenue | Banner Elk
(828) 898-9550
www.edgeoworld.com
Elk Creek Outfitters
The premier fly fishing guide service in the High
Country specializing in “Montana-style” guided
float trips for trout and small mouth bass on
seven local rivers. Also available are: fly fishing
schools and casting clinics for beginner to expert,
wilderness walk trips and overnights. We gladly
supply all “top of the line” gear for our guests
and can pick you up at your door!
1506 Highway 105 | Boone
(828) 264-6497
www.ecoflyfishing.com
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Footsloggers
Established 1971. Featuring a full line of hiking
boots, a newly expanded selection of women’s
footwear, camping gear and accessories, dog
accessories, sunglasses and clothing for outdoor
activities and travel. We will keep you cool during
the summer and warm during the winter!
Open year-round.
921 Main Street | Blowing Rock | (828) 295-4453
139 South Depot Street | Boone | (828) 262-5111
www.footsloggers.com
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French-Swiss Ski College
“The place to learn to ski” located at Appalachian
Ski Mtn. Helpful, caring, patient staff. Small
classes for personal attention. French-Swiss has
been handling groups large and small for 30 years.
One call arranges equipment, lodging, ski tickets
and lessons. Call for a free “Group Planning Made
Easy” guide.
(828) 295-9311
www.skifrench-swiss.com
Greater Foscoe Mining Company
Become a prospector for a day and find
emeralds, rubies, sapphires, amethyst, garnet,
topaz and more! Also, visit our full-service jewelry
store, Facets of Foscoe, for gemstone faceting
and 14 kt gold settings. Open 9am-6pm.
8998 Highway 105 South | Foscoe
(828) 963-5928
www.facetsoffoscoe.com
Hawksnest
Located in Seven Devils between Boone and
Banner Elk. Season December-March. Zip-Line
open year-round. Snow tubing.
2058 Skyland Drive | Seven Devils
(800) 822-4295 | (828) 963-6561
www.hawksnest-resort.com
Grandfather Trout Farm
You only pay for what you catch, and you need no
license! Our trout pond is stocked to the brim, so
you’re sure to catch one. Clean them yourself, or
we can do it. Packed on ice, you’ll be ready for a
fresh trout dinner. Gem mining too!
(828) 963-5098
www.grandfathertroutfarm.com
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High Mountain Expeditions
Whitewater rafting, funyaking, tubing, hiking and
caving! Self-bailing rafts, funyaks, state-of-the-art
equipment, well-maintained vehicles, gourmet
meals and professional guides, noted for their
knowledge, skills and experience! Two locations:
in Boone at 1st Tracks and in Banner Elk at Ski
Country Sports.
3149 Tynecastle Highway | Banner Elk
Highway 105 South at 1st Tracks | Boone
(800) 262-9036 | (828) 898-9786
www.highmountainexpeditions.com
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Mountain Aire Golf Club
Just 40 minutes from Blowing Rock. Our beautiful
18 hole championship course includes three new
spectacular holes plus new pro shop and snack
bar. We also have gorgeous home sites and
townhome sales and rentals. A spectacular golf
course, reasonable rates and friendly atmosphere.
1396 Fairway Ridge Drive | West Jefferson
(336) 877-4716
www.mountainaire.com
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River & Earth Adventures
Whitewater rafting, caving, hiking, canoeing,
rentals, kayaking, guided day trips, and paddling
school with ACA certified instructors. We offer all
adventures with the option of an eco-ed twist!
Guides are trained by the state as environmental
educators. Quality activities including top-of-theline equipment, organic lunches and free photos.
1655 Highway 105 South | Boone
(866) 411-RAFT | (828) 355-9797
www.raftcavehike.com
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Leatherwood Stables
Enjoy the amazing beauty of the Blue Ridge
Mountains from horseback! Our sure-footed
horses are gentle enough for beginners, so take
advantage of this opportunity to see our pristine
trails under safe, supervised conditions. We are
also a full service boarding facility with nightly
stalls and campsites available.
512 Meadow Road | Ferguson
(800) 4NC-MTNS | (336) 973-5044
www.leatherwoodmountains.com
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Rivergirl Fishing Company
Whether you’re a seasoned fisherman, newcomer
wanting to learn fly fish or seeking kayaks, tubes
or biking, our one-stop shop supplies the expertise
and equipment ensuring an unforgettable
experience in the flawless wilds of the New River.
4041 Todd Railroad Grade Road | Todd
(877) 623-4744 | (336) 877-3099
www.rivergirlfishing.com
Wahoo’s Adventures
Located between Boone and Blowing Rock and
offering rafting, canoeing, skiing, snowboarding,
fishing, caving, and hiking. Tours available for all
ages. Open 7 days, year-round.
3385 Highway 321, Blowing Rock Road | Boone
(800) 444-RAFT | (828) 262-5774
www.wahoosadventures.com
Walking Tours of Blowing Rock
Walking Tours of Blowing Rock offers evening
strolls along Main Street. Starting with a visit
inside the 1888 Museum. Learn about the history,
architecture, and fun facts of Blowing Rock. See
schedule and purchase tickets at the website.
(828) 414-9345
www.walkingtoursofblowingrock.com
Rock Dimensions
Outfitters for guided rock climbing and rappelling
instruction in the North Carolina mountains.
Caving and spelunking trips in Virginia and
Tennessee. Beginner trips, multi-pitch climbing,
scouting programs, individualized instruction
and an outdoor climbing tower. Located in
Footsloggers Outfitters, downtown Boone.
131-B Depot Street | Boone
(888) 595-6009 | (828) 265-3544
www.rockdimensions.com
Willow Creek Golf Course
9 hole, par 3 Executive Course. Only 5 minutes
from Boone. Call for tee times and other
information.
354 Bairds Creek Road | Vilas
(828) 963-6865
www.willowvalley-resort.com
Sky Valley Zip Tours
Experience a true canopy tour and zip line
adventure with Sky Valley Zip Tours! With over a
mile of cable and elevations up to 300 feet, the
course features 9 zip lines, cliff jumping, a
swinging bridge, waterfalls and more.
634 Sky Ranch Road | Blowing Rock
(855) 475-9947
www.skyvalleyziptours.com
Zapfitness
Offering adult running vacations and sports
programs during the summer months. The facility
is open year-round for private group rentals.
Weight room, cardio equipment, jacuzzi, lounge
and lodge for up to 24 people as well as meals
cooked by one of the areas best chefs. Located
on 65 beautiful acres in the Blackberry Valley.
9560 Blackberry Road | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-6198
www.zapfitness.com
Sugar Mountain Resort
Skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowshoeing day
and night! 100% snowmaking on 115 skiable
acres; 20 slopes from beginner to expert; 8 lifts;
ski and snowboard school for all ages and
abilities; rental shop; 2 cafeterias; Last Run
Lounge; Sugar Mtn. Sports Shop, group sales
department; winter value packages and special
events for everyone.
1009 Sugar Mountain Drive | Banner Elk
(800) SUGARMT | (828) 898-4521
www.skisugar.com
Vx3 Trail Rides
Trail rides, with trail guide Tim, in and around
Blowing Rock with an experienced guide and
trustworthy horses. Rides are 2-4 hours long
and reservations are required.
Blowing Rock
(828) 963-0260
[email protected]
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Spas & Leisure continued
The Spa at Chetola Resort
The Spa at Chetola Resort offers massages, nail
treatments, cosmetic applications, teeth whitening
procedures and facials. Relax in the Swan Juice
Bar or Relaxation Room. Open daily, year-round
to the public and featuring the Osmosis Skin Care
Line and Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup.
(800) 243-8652 | (828) 295-5531
www.spaatchetola.com
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Shops at the Martin House
Built in 1870, the Martin House is one of the
oldest buildings in Blowing Rock. Once a boarding
house, the 10 shops at the main building and the
adjacent courtyard now provide a great shopping
experience for the whole family. Relax in the
courtyard and enjoy refreshments and the village.
In the center of town, next to the park.
(828) 963-2720
The Spa at Crestwood
Body enrichment services including massages,
facials and fitness classes. Indoor pool, sauna,
steam room, cardio fitness center and tennis
courts. Open daily, year-round.
3236 Shulls Mill Road | Boone
(877) 836-5046 | (828) 963-6646
www.spaatcrestwood.com
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Southmarke
Blowing Rock’s most dazzling, upscale shopping
begins at the south end of Main Street. Opened in
1992, SouthMarke changed the face of downtown
with its signature Victorian architecture, beautiful
gardens and inviting, unique stores. Offering: men’s
and women’s apparel, shoes and accessories,
jewelry, home accessories, kitchen, entertaining,
bar merchandise and children’s gifts and books.
Six Seasonal Pavilions also open May-October.
Enjoy a quick snack in the rear courtyard. On-site
public valet parking.
(828) 295-3566
www.southmarke.com
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Westglow Resort & Spa
We offer a full range of life enhancing programs to
help you live life to its fullest. Your private getaway
for leisure, recreation and rejuvenation.
224 Westglow Circle | Blowing Rock
(800) 562-0807 | (828) 295-4463
www.westglow.com
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Tanger Outlet Center
Shop for bargains among nationally known
brands in over 30 factory outlets! Strollers,
wheelchairs, gift cards, coupon books and AAA
discounts available. Regular hours are 10am-9pm,
Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm on Sun. Winter hours are
10am-7pm Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm on Sunday.
278 Shoppes on the Parkway Road | Blowing Rock
(800) 720-6728 | (828) 295-4444
www.tangeroutlet.com
Spas & Leisure
Blue Heaven Resort Spa
The Blue Heaven Spa is a spiritual haven that
immerses guests in the beauty of its surroundings.
Located on 380 acres, the Spa offers the best of
East and West in treatments, cuisine and wellness
programs.
911 Rock Cliff Road | Boone
(800) 368-5168
www.theblueheavenspa.com
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Places To Stay
From humble beginnings in casual campsites and family homes, Blowing Rock
grew to boast a variety of places to stay as it became more popular with tourists.
Businesses such as the Hayes or Martin Houses were first used as boarding houses
in the 1800s. Silverlake House was built on what eventually became the Chetola
property. As these boarding houses grew to capacity, larger Victorian hotels sprung
up, and their stylish turn-of-the-century elegance is exemplified today by the historic
Green Park Inn. Other memorable spots such as the Farm House, Sunshine, and
Hob-Nob inns were also popular destinations, while the grand Mayview Manor, which
operated from 1922 to 1966, set the standard for luxury resort hotels in the South.
Today, whether visitors are looking for historic inns, grand resorts, cottages,
cabins, B&Bs or cozy hotels, the village has a wealth of friendly businesses who
want to enhance and enrich your stay in the area.
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Bed & Breakfasts
Bed & Breakfast continued
Gideon Ridge Inn
A secluded Bed and Breakfast Inn. Ten guest
rooms, all with private baths overlooking the Blue
Ridge Mountains. Open all year.
202 Gideon Ridge Road | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-3644
www.gideonridge.com
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Baird House Bed & Breakfast
Relax on 16 acres of riverfront land, rolling
pastures and wooded hills. Fully restored 1790
Colonial farmhouse with seven guestrooms,
private baths, queen beds, all tastefully decorated.
Some rooms with whirlpool baths, four with
fireplaces and one with kitchenette. Full breakfast
daily. Open year-round. In the Valle Crucis
Community.
1451 Watauga River Road | Sugar Grove
(800) 297-1342 | (828) 297-4055
www.bairdhouse.com
Lazy Bear Lodge
A retreat near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Boone and
Blowing Rock. The lodge is a 2-story log cabin
with 5 luxurious bedrooms, comfortable porches,
sweeping views, and plenty of privacy.
315 Lazy Bear Trail | Vilas
(828) 963-9201
www.lazy-bear-lodge.com
Banner Elk Inn, B&B & Cottages
Charming, restored, romantic, turn-of-the-century
inn. Six guest rooms: antiques, private baths,
cable TV, phones, full breakfast, fireplaces,
whirlpool, new addition cottage, honeymoon
suite, five rental cottages. In town, easy winter
access, beautiful setting, AAA 3 Diamond rating.
Ask about our pet policy. Open all year.
407 Main Street East | Banner Elk
(888) 487-8263 | (828) 898-6223
www.bannerelkinn.com
Lovill House Inn Bed & Breakfast
Where comfort and convenience come together in
a historic setting. Old world charms with modern
day comforts. Located on 11 wooded acres, yet
convenient to everything. Five rooms and one
cottage, all with AAA four-diamond amenities.
Open year-round.
404 Old Bristol Road | Boone
(800) 849-9466 | (828) 264-4204
www.lovillhouseinn.com
Bob Timberlake at Chetola
This magnificent Inn is a tribute to Chetola’s
Golden Age of the 1920’s through the 1940’s.
Internationally known artist and designer Bob
Timberlake has created an enchanting ambience
with his finely crafted furnishings and accessories
throughout. The Inn features a parlor, historic
library, pantry, daily breakfast, wine and cheese
and luxurious accommodations. Bob Timberlake
says it best... “We couldn’t imagine a more
natural partnership. We are excited to offer the
grand history of Chetola paired with the classic
style of my collection to the public.”
(800) 243-8652 | (828) 295-5500
www.chetola.com
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Mast Farm Inn
Peaceful simple joys, like freshly brewed morning
coffee delivered to your door, soaking tubs for
two, porches with swings and rockers, and a hot
tub under the stars. Enjoy one of eight farmhouse
rooms or six private cottages, ranging in age and
style from the Loom House, built in 1812, to new
rustic cottages built in 2000. Restaurant features
fresh, organic, contemporary regional cuisine.
(888) 963-5857 | (828) 963-5857
www.themastfarminn.com
Sweet Season B&B
A delightful, picturesque, private garden house on
a noisy stream– the head waters of the New River.
In the private sector at Chetola Estate, adjacent
to the Cone Trails and Bass Lake. Also a guest
room. Full breakfast.
Chetola Estate | Blowing Rock
(800) 692-3772 | (828) 295-3772
www.sweetseasonbb.com
Buffalo Tavern Bed & Breakfast
Built in 1872, this historic Bed and Breakfast
offers three relaxing guestrooms and one suite,
all with private bath, clawfoot tub, queen size bed
with Egyptian cotton sheets, fireplace, wireless
internet, satellite TV and beautiful mountain
views. Breakfast served each morning at 9am.
958 West Buffalo Road | West Jefferson
(877) 615-9678 | (336) 877-9080
www.buffalotavern.com
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Valle Crucis Bed & Breakfast
A beautiful log-style bed and breakfast overlooking
the Valle Crucis community. Conveniently located.
Five unique guest accommodations.
(828) 963-2525
www.vallecrucisbandb.com
Cabins & Vacation
Rentals
A Bear’s Den at Timber Ridge
Perfect for your family vacation or mountain
getaway. Conveniently located between Blowing
Rock and Boone, you’ll enjoy hiking and biking
trails on the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway.
107 Apple Ridge Lane | Blowing Rock
(704) 258-4665
www.abearsden.com
A Little TLC
Year-round rental, by the day, week or month.
Four bedroom, two bath fully equipped beautiful
home. Lovely landscaping. One king, one queen,
four twin beds, sofa sleeper and futon. Cabin
sleeps 12. Garage. Can accommodate one small
dog, with pet fee. No smoking. 8/10ths of a mile
from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
2994 Holloway Mountain Road | Blowing Rock
(800) 438-7803 | (828) 295-9888
Ada’s Cottages of Blowing Rock
Located between Historic Green Park Inn and
Blue Ridge Parkway, and near Blowing Rock Golf
and Country Club. Easy year-round access, close
to the shopping and parks of Blowing Rock. Enjoy
private gardens, view of Grandfather Mountain
and beautiful mountain sunsets from this newly
renovated two bedroom, two bath home. Sleeps
six. Totally furnished.
1369 Goforth Road | Blowing Rock
(800) 264-6144 | (828) 295-7983
www.adascottages.com
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Aho Gap Lodge
From the massive timbers that soar to the ceiling,
the stacked stone fireplace, rustic hardwood
flooring and wrought iron hardware... you will feel
as if the mountains are welcoming you home!
Owner operated, 3-bedroom, 2 ½ bath (sleeps 6),
timber frame home just off the Parkway at MP
288. No pets. No smoking allowed on property.
158 On The Rocks Trail | Boone
www.thelodgeatahogap.com
Blowing Rock Resort Rentals & Sales
Quaint log cabins or grand mountain lodges,
glorious views or total seclusion, in-town
convenience or a hiker’s paradise near Pisgah
Forest, we offer the best in mountain resort sales
and accommodations. Our staff is dedicated to
making your experience the best! Our homes and
rates are on our website– or call us for a personal
consultation with our vacation specialists.
232 Ransom Street | Blowing Rock
(866) 800-9899 | (828) 295-9899
www.blowingrockresortrentals.com
Alpine Escape Cabin
Log cabin located between Blowing Rock and
Boone, with easy access to all area attractions.
Three bedrooms, 3 ½ bath and full basement.
Spacious and open living room, loft, fully stocked
kitchen, stone fireplace, hot tub, gas grill, wireless
internet, air conditioning and more! Pet Friendly.
131 Biddle Way | Blowing Rock
(919) 360-8108
www.alpineescapecabin.com
Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals, LLC
Over 160 vacation homes with a delightful
selection of privately owned resort homes in the
Blowing Rock area. You can view our vacation
homes on our website– complete with pictures,
rates and amenities. Whether you are planning a
family vacation for a group or a quiet romantic
get-a-way for two, give us a call!
8100-3 Valley Blvd. | Blowing Rock
(800) 237-7975 | (828) 295-7400
www.blueridgerentals.com
Anderson Mountain Rentals
Completely furnished, clean and cozy romantic
getaways and spacious family retreats featuring
views, hot tubs, riverfronts, tennis, and swimming.
Cabins and chalets near hiking, biking and/or
skiing. Visit our website for exterior and interior
pictures, as well as detailed information.
184 North Water Street, Suite 13 | Boone
(828) 262-0043
www.rentourcabins.com
Boone Cabin Rentals
Pleasant, quaint and clean describes our cabins
and cottages. Located minutes from Blowing Rock,
Banner Elk and all other High Country attractions.
The cabins and cottages are fully furnished with
equipped kitchens, washer/dryer, cable TV, VCR,
fireplace, air conditioners, telephone, gas grills,
ceiling fans and beautiful hardwood floors.
Jacuzzi available to all guests. We guarantee our
homes are number one when it comes to clean!
1460 Snaggy Mountain Blvd. | Boone
(800) 282-2507 | (828) 262-0978
www.boonecabins.com
Antler Ridge
Within walking distance of downtown Blowing
Rock and Moses Cone National Park, this spacious
home is secluded yet close to amenities. Upscale
with all of the extras: whirlpool, three TVs, DVD,
gas grill, porches with rocking chairs, fire pit,
stone fireplace, soaring ceilings and beautiful
landscaping. This gorgeous 4-bedroom resort
vacation home sleeps 10.
(800) 753-7781
www.mountain-resort.net
Brook-Haven
Upscale home backing to Moses Cone Park,
located near Blowing Rock in Yonahlossee Resort.
Pet and smoke free. Unlike any other, this very
private Colorado contemporary home has four
bedrooms, five bathrooms and is newly furnished.
six TVs, hot tub, gas grill, and more.
167 Glenridding Road | Boone
(336) 414-7223
www.brook-haven.info
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Cabin at Kilkelly’s
New cedar log cabin with spectacular views right
off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Choose to rent by the
week or a minimum two night stay. Perfect for a
romantic getaway. Upscale in every way. Two
master bedrooms with king beds and outside hot
tub overlooking an incredible view.
3649 Jakes Moutain Road | Boone
(828) 264-7076 | (828) 406-5361
www.kilkellycabins.com
Cherokee Forest Mountain Cabins
Elegant log vacation rental cabins overlooking
Lake Watauga. Enjoy a 360° view of the lake and
surrounding Appalachian Mountains. Cabins are
private with hot tub, fireplace, cathedral ceilings,
loft, satellite, vcr, full kitchen, deck, grill, phone
and outdoor campfire area.
798 Grindstaff Road | Butler, TN
(866) 937-7829 | (423) 768-4484
www.cabin4me.com
Cabins at Zydeco Moon Farm
Located on our organic farm on beautiful Helton
Creek in Ashe County. Our log homes are one
bedroom with a loft, just the right size for a couple
or small family. There’s a hot tub on the porch
with long range views of the Helton Creek valley.
Great hiking, canoeing and biking near by.
2220 Big Helton Road | Grassy Creek
(336) 384-2546
www.zydecomoon.com
Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock
Southern Living magazine says Chetola Resort
is “one of the best stays in the Blue Ridge.”
Accommodations include Chetola Lodge, one to
four bedroom condominiums and the historic
Bob Timberlake Inn. We are the only Orvis
endorsed fly fishing lodge in North Carolina. Enjoy
massage therapy, recreation center, kid’s camp
and more. Year-round events include Symphony
by the Lake, the Blowing Rock Winterfest Polar
Plunge, and the Blue Ridge Wine Festival.
(800) 243-8652 | (828) 295-5500
www.chetola.com
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Carolina Cabin Rentals, Inc.
Offering a broad selection of vacation cabin
rentals in Blowing Rock, Boone, Banner Elk and
Beech Mountain with lots of pictures, updated
calendars, and bookable online.
197 Old Highway 321 | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-6000
www.carolinacabinrentals.com
Fall Creek Cabins
Located 12 miles East of Boone, near Deep
Gap/Blue Ridge Parkway. Create lasting memories
in your own private log cabin. Enjoy a secluded
country setting with numerous amenities, romance
by the stone fireplace and pamper yourself in
your private bubbling hot tub. Nature lovers will
enjoy our trout stream, creeks cascading over
rocks, waterfalls, hiking trails and wildlife. Ideal
for honeymoons, special celebrations, get-a-ways
and family vacations. High Speed Wireless
Internet. Open year-round.
Boone Area | (336) 877-3131
www.fallcreekcabins.com
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Carolina Cabins
Four-bedroom, three-bath log cabin home between
Boone and Blowing Rock, sleeps 12. David’s Loft
with two fireplaces, washer/dryer, spa, covered
porch– sleeps eight. David’s Hideaway is an
optional first floor apartment and sleeps four.
Relax in the spa, ski, fish, hike, golf, canoe and
shop antiques. Perfect for honeymoons, vacations
and family gatherings. Day/Week/Monthly.
No Pets. No Smoking.
184 Lazy Way | Boone
(866) 677-0077 | (407) 234-0708
www.carolinacabins.cc
Foscoe Rentals
The finest in vacation rental properties in the
High Country, all centrally located to Banner Elk,
Boone, and Blowing Rock. Log cabins, new resort
condos, and vacation homes, many with views,
hot tubs, fireplaces, trout fishing, hiking, fitness
center; all fully furnished and equipped. Group
meeting space available. View multiple photos of
all units, check availability, and book online.
133 Echota Parkway | Boone
(800) 723-7341 | (828) 963-8142
www.foscoerentals.com
Celtic Cabin
Rental log cabin located next to the Blue Ridge
Parkway. Sleeps six; wooded setting; within five
miles of Blowing Rock; one level; gas fireplace;
hot tub; cable TV; VCR/DVD; and internet.
5011 Saddle Horn Trail | Weddington
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Hastings House
A haven in downtown Blowing Rock. Upscale and
spacious. Walk to Main Street. Two master bedrooms with baths, large open great room with
cathedral ceiling, picture windows, fully equipped
kitchen, covered porch, decks, garage. Furnished.
Sleeps seven. Attached one bedroom furnished
apartment with private entrance. Can be leased
with house or separately. Pet and smoke free.
104 Rainey Street | Blowing Rock
(800) 276-6798 | (704) 542-3676
www.hastings-house.com
Leatherwood Mountains
Leatherwood Mountains is a premier gated
vacation resort and residential community
centrally located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of
North Carolina near Boone and Blowing Rock.
The pristine wilderness, 100 miles of horse and
hiking trails and views that go on forever and will
steal your heart. You may never want to leave.
(800) 4NC-MTNS | (336) 973-5044
www.lwmtns.com
Ledford House
Newly decorated! Kitchen, large den, 2 bedrooms
with queen size beds, 1 large bedroom with king,
TVs in 2 bedrooms and den. 2 1/2 bathrooms,
washer/dryer, air conditioned, large rock patio
with tables, chairs and rock fireplace. Decks with
a picnic table on side of house. Shady back yard.
1 1/2 blocks from Main Street.
(800) 626-2282 | (336) 838-2282
Jenkins Rentals
The largest inventory of vacation rentals in the
area. Chalets, log cabins, condos, and mountain
homes available daily, weekly or monthly. Most
with views, fireplaces, full kitchens, washer/
dryers, dishwasher, decks, and some with
jacuzzis. All accommodations are a short drive
to golf, skiing, hiking, and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
(A division of Jenkins Realtors, Inc.)
(800) 438-7803 | (828) 295-9886
www.jenkinsrentals.com
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Mount Sinai Cabin
True mountaintop experience between Blowing
Rock and Boone, one mile from Parkway. Energyefficient cabin built in 2009. Nicely furnished.
Sleeps nine. Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Lovely
great room, cathedral ceiling,fireplace, covered
porch with view of Appalachian Ski Mtn.
1673 Friendship Church Road | Boone
(704) 361-9727
www.vrbo.com/280893
Parkway Cabins
Family owned and operated and centrally located
between Boone and Blowing Rock. Bordering the
Blue Ridge Parkway with access at the Bamboo
Gap MP285. Situated on 25 acres with long range
views up top of Turkey Knob to peaceful setting
down by large fishing pond, all on private drive.
Perfect getaway for any occasion.
749 Turkey Knob | Boone
(866) 679-3002 | (828) 262-5024
www.parkwaycabins.com
Mountainaire Inn & Log Cabins
Eleven comfortable rooms, decorated individually
with lots of pillows, comforters and throws. Five
authentic mountain log cabins, each with a wood
burning fireplace, and two cabins located in a
private setting less than two miles from downtown. Our two romantic cabins have Jacuzzis.
Lovely gardens with charming yard art and local
plants and trees. Relax in the outdoor living room
with fire pit and music. Walking distance of shops
and restaurants. Free Wi-Fi.
827 North Main Street | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-7991
www.mountainaireinn.com
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Post House
This two-bedroom, two-bath cottage in the heart
of Blowing Rock features a wrap-around porch
which allows relaxed views of Main Street. New
renovations, appliances, cable TV and internet
access available. Queen, twin and sofa beds allow
sleeping of four to six people. No smoking or pets.
173 Maple Street | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-9899
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Hotels, Inns & Lodges
Riverside Log Cabin Rentals
Looking for a different place to stay in the High
Country? Try Riverside Log Cabin Rentals. Located
between Blowing Rock and Boone and minutes
away from ski slopes, great shopping, golf, area
attractions, five star dining, Blue Ridge Parkway,
fishing and hiking. Cabins are furnished with
linens, cookware, dishes, cable TV/HBO.
(828) 263-0507
Alpen Acres Motel
AAA approved. Color cable TV, air conditioning,
wireless internet, light continental breakfast,
heated outdoor pool, playground, picnic area.
Located on a scenic hilltop. One two-bedroom
unit with kitchen. Secluded chalet for two adults.
Two miles to ski slopes.
318 Old US Highway 321 | Blowing Rock
(888) 297-7981 | (828) 295-7981
www.alpenacres.com
Slopeside Lodging
Year-round vacation rental. Newly furnished threebedroom, two-bath house at Appalachian Ski
Mtn. Gas log fireplace, dishwasher, microwave,
coffeemaker, cable TV with VCR, phone,
washer/dryer, wrap around deck. Sleeps 14.
(800) 322-2373 | (828) 295-7828
www.appskimtn.com
Alpine Village Inn
Open year-round. Just off Main Street near shops,
restaurants and the park. Quaint comfortable
rooms and suites furnished with antiques and
collectibles. Cable TV, air conditioning, heat and
phones. Some kings and queens with fireplaces
and jacuzzis. Morning coffee, all major credit
cards accepted.
(828) 295-7206
www.alpine-village-inn.com
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Suddreth Cottage
Restored 1920’s Arts and Crafts Bungalow. Three
bedroom, three bath, original fixtures. Sleeps nine.
Original Stickley/Mission-style furnishings. Living
room, gas logs. Kitchen, artist/owner Norma
Suddreth’s handmade flower wallpaper. All
amenities. Wormy chestnut beamed ceilings and
paneling. Wavy glass, windcatcher windows.
Beautifully landscaped, pergola, gazebo. Cottagestyle gardens and walks. Private, yet walk to
shops, restaurants, galleries, parks, hiking.
Offering history with today’s comforts.
(800) 237-7975 | (828) 295-7400
Azalea Garden Inn
Award-winning gardens with decks, covered
solarium, streams and waterwheel. Efficiency
log cabin with fireplace. Spacious guest rooms–
each individually decorated. Walking distance of
restaurants, shopping and attractions. All nonsmoking rooms, king beds, air conditioning, cable
TV and phones. All major credit cards accepted.
Open April-October. No pets.
(828) 295-3272
www.azalea-garden-inn.com
Swiss Mtn. Village
Log cabins and chalets available weekly. Fireplaces
and kitchens. Daily rates available. Open all year.
2324 Flat Top Road | Blowing Rock
(888) 785-1188 | (828) 295-3373
www.swissmountain.com
Blowing Rock Ale House & Inn
One block from Main Street, featuring Blowing
Rock’s first micro-brewery and a lovely eight room
inn. All day dining and 15 tap beers are sure to
delight. Enjoy all the comforts of our freshly
appointed guest rooms.
(828) 414-9254
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Tucked Inn
Tucked behind the post office, just one block from
Main Street, this new cottage is available for
vacation rentals. No need to worry about hard to
find parking spaces in the Village; excellent
restaurants and shopping are just a stroll away.
Sleeps six.
Blowing Rock
(866) 800-9899
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Blowing Rock Inn
A brief stroll to shops and restaurants. Artistically
designed rooms with one king or two queen beds.
One-bedroom villas. Fireplaces and kitchenettes.
Non-smoking, cable TV, air conditioning, electric
heat, telephones and hair dryers. Afternoon wine
and cheese served on Friday and Saturday in our
gazebo. Open April-November. Visa, MasterCard,
Amex. No pets on premises.
(828) 295-7921
www.blowingrockinn.com
Bob Timberlake Inn. The only Orvis endorsed fly
fishing lodge in North Carolina. Enjoy massage
therapy, recreation center, kid’s camp and more.
Year-round events include Symphony by the Lake,
the Blowing Rock Winterfest Polar Plunge, and the
Blue Ridge Wine Festival.
(800) 243-8652 | (828) 295-5500
www.chetola.com
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Boxwood Lodge
Within a short walk to all restaurants and shops.
Tastefully decorated rooms offer one king or two
queen size beds. Log cabin and one-bedroom
apartment, each with a fireplace or our onebedroom suite and king deluxe suites. Cable TV,
air conditioning, electric heat, telephones, nonsmoking and hair dryers. No pets on premises.
Open April-December. Visa, MasterCard, Amex.
(828) 295-9984
www.boxwoodlodge.com
Comfort Suites - Boone
Whether corporate or leisure, we guarantee 100%
satisfaction. Each suite includes a microwave,
wet bar, refrigerator, in-room coffee, data ports,
sleeper sofa, full-size iron and board, hairdryer and
a sitting/work area. Indoor heated pool, exercise
room, meeting space, fitness room and a deluxe
complimentary continental breakfast served daily.
(888) 854-5959 | (828) 268-0099
www.hgmhotels.com
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Courtyard by Marriott - Boone
Featuring 95 guestrooms and five suites. Bistro
Restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. Full bar
and Starbucks. Indoor pool and hot tub. Large
fitness center, free wireless internet.
(828) 265-7676
www.marriott.com/hkybn
Hemlock Inn
This historic inn, set just off Main Street in
Blowing Rock, is only steps to restaurants,
shopping and downtown events. At the Hemlock
Inn, you’ll find 18 uniquely designed and decorated
rooms, including suites with kitchens. All rooms
are non-smoking and no pets. Rooms feature
private baths, cable TV, air conditioning, phones,
microwaves, refrigerators and free Wi-Fi. The
Hemlock Inn has been lovingly owned and
operated by the Summers family since 1994.
(828) 295-7987
www.hemlockinn.net
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Crestwood Inn, Restaurant & Spa
Each guest room, suite and cottage is uniquely
designed with the ultimate mountain experience
in mind featuring private terraces, whirlpool
baths, gas-log fireplaces and amenities such as
afternoon wine and cheese, continental breakfast,
turn down services and more. Enjoy unforgettable
views, distinctive dining and relaxing spa services
in one harmonious setting.
(877) 836-5046 | (828) 963-6646
www.crestwoodnc.com
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Hidden Valley Motel
We are a small mom and pop motel in the Foscoe
Valley. Enjoy birds, blooms and butterflies in our
country garden. Clean attractive rooms and
convenient to area towns and attractions.
8725 NC Highway 105 South | Foscoe
(828) 963-4372
www.hiddenvalleymotel.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Always fresh, always clean, our guest rooms are
full of thoughtful amenities. Enjoy our exercise
room or relax in our indoor pool. Meeting space
for seating up to 100 theatre style and 60 class
room style. Two boardrooms available with
seating for 12.
2060 Blowing Rock Road | Boone
(866) 871-7425 | (828) 268-0677
www.hgmhotels.com
Green Park Inn
First opened in 1891, and listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, this Grand Dame of
the south has been extensively refurbished and
restored. Relax in the Divide Tavern in the evening,
enjoy a hot breakfast served complimentary each
morning, or ease into your afternoon with tea in
our Tea Room. Experience our elegant library and
lobby and dine in our Chestnut Grille restaurant.
Former guests of this Grand Manor hotel (the last
in western North Carolina) have included Eleanor
Roosevelt, John Rockefeller, Annie Oakley, Henry
Fonda, and many more. Enjoy classic surroundings,
modern amenities, free Wi-Fi, and the personal
attention of a bygone era.
(828) 414-9230
www.greenparkinn.com
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Hillwinds Inn
Located in the heart of Blowing Rock and only a
short walk to Main Street. Guestrooms, suites
and cottages, some with fireplaces, full kitchens,
Jacuzzis and 30” flat screen TVs. Some rooms
are pet friendly. Meeting and banquet facilities
available. Complimentary continental breakfast
and a wine and cheese reception daily. Open
year-round.
(800) 821-4908 | (828) 295-7660
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Homestead Inn
Historic inn, in a garden and flower-filled setting,
includes 15 non-smoking, newly remodeled,
spacious king and double queen deluxe fireplace/
Jacuzzi rooms, standard rooms and efficiencies.
Decorated with handmade quilts and fine furnishings, private baths with Italian tiled bath and
showers. All cottage-style rooms include
flatscreen TV, DVD, fridge, microwave, coffee
maker, hairdryers, and Wi-Fi. Open year-round.
Sunday-Thursday discount. All major credit cards.
(828) 295-9559
www.homestead-inn.com
Holiday Inn Express of Blowing Rock
Newly renovated rooms include two queens, one
king, as well as deluxe rooms with flat-screen
HDTVs, microwaves and refrigerators. Enjoy our
complimentary Smart Start Hot Breakfast– every
day, the breakfast bar offers cinnamon rolls, eggs,
bacon, gravy biscuits and more. We also have an
indoor heated pool, fitness center and business
center all available to our guests.
(828) 295-4422
www.holidayinnexpressblowingrocknc.com
Inn at Ragged Gardens
Walk to town from the century-old arts and crafts
style inn. Eleven rooms and two cottages rest on
an acre of manicured lawns and gardens. Offering
all modern conveniences. Amenities include
complimentary wine, hors d’oeuvres and breakfast.
The perfect balance for your mountain experience.
(828) 295-9703
www.ragged-gardens.com
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Meadowbrook Inn & Suites
“...Great customer service, ambience, and true
hospitality,” is how Treasures of North Carolina
describes this 63-room hotel. The indoor pool,
fitness center, lounge and one-block walk to
downtown are as convenient as they are fun.
Plenty of parking, meeting and event rooms, and
indoor/outdoor banquet facilities can accommodate up to 250 people. This property is suitable
for individuals, families, groups, and for meetings, special events and wedding festivities.
(828) 295-4300
www.meadowbrook-inn.com
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The Victorian Inn
Featuring six private suites, each with its own
style and appeal. Close enough to walk to the
shops, galleries and restaurants. All rooms have
private entrances, baths, wireless Internet access,
cable TV, refrigerators, and hair dryers. Several
rooms have oversized, 2-person whirlpools.
Spacious decks with rockers overlooking the
garden. A continental breakfast each morning.
242 Ransom | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-0034
www.thevictorianinnblowingrock.com
Village Inn
A short walk to Main Street. Guest rooms, suites
and cottages, some with fireplaces, kitchenettes,
Jacuzzis and 36” flat screen TVs. All rooms have
private decks, some with hot tubs. Pet friendly
rooms available. Complimentary continental
breakfast and a wine and cheese reception daily.
Open year-round.
(800) 821-4908 | (828) 295-3380
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Mountainaire Inn & Log Cabins
Eleven comfortable rooms, decorated individually
with lots of pillows, comforters and throws. Five
authentic mountain log cabins, each with a wood
burning fireplace. Our two romantic cabins have
Jacuzzis. Lovely gardens with charming yard art
and local plants and trees. Relax in the outdoor
living room with fire pit and music. Walking
distance of shops and restaurants. Free Wi-Fi.
(828) 295-7991
www.mountainaireinn.com
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Resorts
The New Public House & Hotel
The New Public Hotel has seven beautiful, light
and airy guest rooms with an informal weathered
interior bathed in natural sunlight. The renovated
baths have big walk-in showers, modern sinks,
luxury big towels and amenities. Rooms include
a LED flatscreen TV and super Wi-Fi connectivity,
plus breakfast. Dining available on site at The
New Public House.
(828) 295-3487
www.thenewpublichouse.com
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Blue Heaven Resort & Spa
Set on a heavenly mountain just off the Parkway.
For full refreshment for mind and body, the resort
offers Eastern and Western spa therapies, rooms
with incredible views; daily yoga and meditation;
and weekend Art of Living Retreats.
911 Rock Cliff Road | Boone
(800) 368-5168
www.theblueheavenresort.com
by the Lake, the Blowing Rock Winterfest Polar
(800) 243-8652 | (828) 295-5500
www.chetola.com
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Ridgeway Inn
A short walk to Main Street. All rooms have color
TVs, refrigerator, microwave oven, coffee maker,
and hair dryers. Accommodations include suites
and cottages, some with fireplaces, kitchenettes,
Jacuzzis and 36” flat screen TVs. Complimentary
continental breakfast and a wine and cheese
reception daily. Open year-round.
131 Yonalossee Road | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-7321
www.thevillageinnsofblowingrock
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Conference Centers
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Resorts continued
Hound Ears Club
A 750-acre resort and residential community.
Private homes, condominium units, a clubhouse,
18-hole golf course, six tennis courts, heated pool
and one of North Carolina’s finest Mobile Four
Star Resorts with 29 guest rooms. Home and
condominium rentals, golf and tennis packages.
(828) 963-4321
www.houndears.com
Blowing Rock Conference Center
A year-round retreat and conference facility
serving a wide range of religious, educational and
not for profit institutions. With 51 hotel rooms,
three cottages, and 124 additional youth lodge
beds, Blowing Rock Conference Center can host
groups of up to 250 individuals. There are seven
meeting rooms, lounge areas, fireplaces, and
outstanding dining facility, a seasonal pool,
indoor and outdoor adventure-based program
equipment, a gymnasium, and beautiful grounds
for walking or just sitting and enjoying the view.
1818 Goforth Road | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-7813
www.brccenter.org
Westglow Resort & Spa
We offer a full range of life enhancing programs to
help you live life to its fullest. We’re prepared to
assist our guests with all the factors of good
health-diet, physical activity, and emotional well
being. Westglow Spa can become your private
getaway for leisure, recreation and rejuvenation.
224 Westglow Circle | Blowing Rock
(800) 562-0807 | (828) 295-4463
www.westglow.com
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Blue Bear Mountain Camp
A brand new, low-density RV and tent campground by the Lake, the Blowing Rock Winterfest Polar
with 150 acres of pristine natural land. Private
showers, hiking, fishing and trail rides.
(800) 243-8652 | (828) 295-5500
196 Blue Bear Mountain Road | Todd
www.chetola.com
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(828) 406-4226
www.bluebearmountain.com
Flintlock Campground
Sites for trailers, pop-ups and tents. Sleeping
cabins, stream, fishing, playground, store, rec
fitness center, lounge and one-block walk to the
room, campfires, hot showers, laundry, cable TV.
center of downtown are as convenient as they are
Pets with leashes. April 1-November 1.
fun. Plenty of parking, meeting and event rooms,
171 Flintlock Campground Drive | Boone
and indoor and outdoor banquet facilities can
(888) 850-9997 | (828) 963-5325
accommodate up to 250 people. This property
www.flintlockcampground.com
is suitable for individual stays, families, group
travel, and for meetings, special events and
Grandfather Mountain Campground
wedding festivities.
On slope of Grandfather, bordered by Watauga
River. Full hookup sites; primitive tent sites; cabin 711 Main Street | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-4301
rentals; camping cabin. Three bathhouses, hot
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showers, store, firewood, ice, laundry, pay phone, www.meadowbrook-inn.com
hiking trails and playground. Pets in campground,
but not cabins. Open year-round.
Highway 105 | Foscoe
(800) 788-2582 | (828) 963-7275
www.grandfatherrv.com
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Places To Eat
From the early days Blowing Rock has been a culinary destination. The past
rings with such names as The Farm House, famous for its singing waitresses and
waiters; Sonny’s Grill, for its hometown flavor and as the favorite stop of Father
Tim in Jan Karon’s Mitford novels; the Sunshine Inn, famous for its all-you-can-eat
family-style meals; and of course, the ultimate dining experience in the main
ballroom of the Mayview Manor. The past has inspired the future and today
Blowing Rock can satisify the most discriminating or the most basic palate. And,
you can do it in style– your style. Whether you’re craving simple home cooking or
fine cuisine, Blowing Rock has a variety of restaurants to suit your needs. Our local,
award-winning chefs display constant creativity and passion through their food.
They are committed to providing both local customers and first-time visitors with
thoughtful, delicious dishes.
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Catering, Food Items
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Catering, Food & Beverages continued
Blowing Rock Produce & Provisions
Taking the concept of eat local to its highest
expression and striving to be the year-round
Farmers Market type of shopping experience.
Over 60 local vendors, farmers and food producers
include local baked breads, free-range meats,
goat cheese, pasta, seafood, eggs, locally
sourced organic produce, locally crafted gift
items and many other natural and organic food
selections. This selection is complimented by our
North Carolina craft beer and fine wine selections.
8100 Valley Blvd | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-3550
www.blowingrockproduce.com
Art of Oil
Art of Oil is an olive oil and balsamic vinegar
tasting gallery. With over 40 different traditional
and flavored oil and vinegars to try on tap, Art of
Oil is a great place for connoisseurs, those new to
cooking and those just looking for a unique gift.
We also carry bread, pasta, wine, as well as local
art and jewelry. Come by for a taste!
819 West King Street | Boone
(828) 355-9313 | www.theartofoil.com
Big Mo’s BBQ
What has started out as cooking for fun in the
backyard for family and friends, has now become
a professional endeavor. Morris Hampton, the lead
pit master, has been in the area his whole life. BBQ
is a passion for him and his family. He has won
both North Carolina and Tennessee Champions
and has been to the World Championship
Invitational BBQ Cookoff. Since 2006.
401 Jennifer Lane | Blowing Rock
(828) 266-1440
www.bigmosbbq.com
Casa Rustica
Casa Rustica has been serving Boone for over
30 years as the premier choice for fine Italian
dining. From our Certified Angus beef filet to
our homemade tiramisu, one is sure to find
something to please the palate.
(828) 262-5128
www.casarustica1981.com
The English Connection
Catering service by Chef Aidan Waite.
Serving the High Country
(704) 968-5008
Blowing Rock Brewing Company
Blowing Rock Brewing Company takes pride in
offering the High Country’s own Blowing Rock
line of brews: Blowing Rock High Country Ale,
Winter Ale, Bock Spring Lager, Summer Ale and
Oktoberfest. The hometown locally-owned
Blowing Rock ales and lagers boasts a North
Carolina statewide distribution presence.
PO Box 2678 | Blowing Rock
(828) 297-9550 | (828) 773-9491
www.blowingrockbrewing.com
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Erick’s Cheese & Wine
Friendly staff to help you select wines, from the
affordable to the collectable, and award-winning
cheeses from around the world. Custom gift
baskets, gourmet foods, chocolates, specialty
beers and gift items are also avaialble. Wine
tasting every Saturday, from 1-5pm.
4004 Hwy. 105, Grandfather Center | Banner Elk
(828) 898-9424
www.erickscheeseandwine.com
Blowing Rock Market
A gourmet market that happens to sell gas! Has
been called the nicest gas station in America. The
Exxon station on Main Street has a wine selection
of over 900 labels, imported beers, cheeses, teas,
hot sauces, cigars, cards, soft drinks, imported
chocolates, juices, and candies, snacks, groceries,
maps, and local goods.
(828) 295-7373
www.blowingrockmarket.com
Food Lion
Full-service grocery including deli and bakery.
Open daily.
(828) 295-7585
www.foodlion.com
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Gadabouts
From wedding receptions to corporate functions,
party trays to picnics, our team of professional
chefs and catering experts can plan and prepare
food for any style event! Chefs, cooks, hostesses
and service staff for your dining establishment
are also areas we can assist with!
(828) 773-0988
www.gadabouts.com
The Spice & Tea Exchange
Offering guests a gourmet shopping experience
filled with unique gifts and culinary delights.
Shop over 120 spices, over 70 hand-mixed spice
blends, 12 naturally-flavored sugars, 24 salts,
30 exotic teas, gifts and accessories.
(828) 372-7070
www.spiceandtea.com/blowingrock
Grandfather Vineyard
Nestled between the high mountain terraced
vineyard and the pristine trout waters of the
Watauga River is the first producing winery in
Watauga County. Join us for a glass of award
winning wine. Thursday-Saturday 12-6pm,
Sunday 1-5pm, or by appointment.
225 Vineyard Lane | Banner Elk
(828) 963-2400
www.grandfathervineyard.com
Coffee Shops & Baked
Goods
Bald Guy Brew
Eco-friendly, socially responsible, artisanal coffee.
Plus wi-fi, seating, some grub, place for kids,
whole bean coffee, smoothies and frappes!
Located above Footsloggers.
(828) 406-1153
www.baldguybrew.com
Kilwin’s Chocolates
Handmade chocolates and fudge made fresh on
marble tables. Waffle cones and gourmet ice
cream made in our shop. We ship treats for
all occasions!
1103 Main Street & Tanger Shoppes | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-3088
www.kilwins.com
Indulge at Papa Joe’s
Serving the Blowing Rock area authentic Italian
dishes and pizzas for over 31 years. Papa Joe’s
and Indulge Bakery have now merged to offer
specialty cakes, desserts, and catering services.
Open daily and now for weekend brunch! All ABC
permits.
(828) 295-3239
www.papajoesitalianamericanrestaurant.com
Kojay’s Café & Coffee Shop
Specializing in fresh and creative choices for
breakfast and lunch, featuring a full line of
specialty coffees and signature sandwiches plus
homemade pastries and desserts. A comfortable
environment with covered outdoor seating and
wireless internet. For your catering needs, choose
from our menu or work with our staff to create
custom selections for your special occasion.
1132 Main Street, Suite 2 | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-0015
www.kojays.com
Kojay’s Café & Coffee Shop
Specializing in fresh and creative choices for
breakfast and lunch, featuring a full line of
specialty coffees and signature sandwiches plus
homemade pastries and desserts. A comfortable
environment with covered outdoor seating and
wireless internet. For your catering needs, choose
from our menu or work with our staff to create
custom selections for your special occasion.
1132 Main Street, Suite 2 | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-0015
www.kojays.com
Peabody’s Wine & Beer Merchants
Offering the High Country’s largest and finest
selection of wine and beer, wine accessories,
cigars, cheeses, chocolates, gourmet foods, gift
baskets, party, wedding and event planning, cellar
stocking and consultation and much more!
1104 Hwy 105 | Boone
(828) 264-9476
www.peabodyswineandbeer.com
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Restaurants
Coffee Shops & Baked Goods continued
Larry’s Coffee @ The Market
Enjoy NC’s favorite coffee– 100% organic, fair
trade, and shade grown. Indoor/outdoor seating
with free WiFi. Complete coffee line, ground and
whole beans. Blowing Rock Market.
(828) 295-7373
1861 Farmhouse Restaurant
The 1861 Farmhouse is located in a fully-restored
152-year-old farmhouse in beautiful and historic
Valle Crucis. Award-winning wines are made in
the property’s winery, and the award-winning
restaurant serves 1861 private-label wine and
elegant, fireside lunches and dinners.
(828) 963-6301
www.1861farmhouse.com
Stick Boy Bread Company
If you are looking for a real bakery and coffee
shop, you don’t have to look far. Stick Boy offers
fresh breads, pastries, and desserts along with a
full espresso bar and real fruit smoothies. Come
in for a cinnamon roll and cappucino in the
morning or try our focaccia bread for lunch.
Open Monday-Friday, 7am-6:30pm and Saturday
from 7am-5:30pm.
345 Hardin Street | Boone
(828) 268-9900
www.stickboybread.com
Best Cellar
Join us for a southern inspired lunch including
overstuffed meatloaf sandwich, fried green
tomato BLT and oyster po’ boy. Our house made
soups, salads and desserts make a nice accompaniment to our meals. Brunch on Sundays. For
dinner, we offer a seasonal variety of fresh
seafood, aged beef, rack of lamb and roasted
duckling, plus nightly specials. An extensive wine
list. Enjoy a private evening in our wine cellar for
intimate gathering. Inside by the fire, or outside
overlooking the lush grounds, it’s an experience
you are sure to enjoy. Open year-round.
(828) 295-3466
www.ragged-gardens.com
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Ugga Mugga Bakery
Couture desserts, wedding cakes, birthday
cakes, cupcakes, wine and beer pairings, catered
dessert events, and anything sweet! Ugga Mugga
Bakery brings fresh and modern tastes and
design to Blowing Rock and the High Country.
Visit our website for more yummy details.
(724) 799-1334
www.uggamuggabakery.com
Bistro Roca
“Intelligent choices for the common craving.”
Complete renovation of a landmark bar and
restaurant in downtown Blowing Rock. American
bistro fare including salads, steaks, and seafood.
Featuring pizza, fresh breads, and roasted meats
from our wood-fired oven. Light menu available.
Serving lunch and dinner Wednesday through
Monday, and Sunday Brunch.
143 Wonderland Trail | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-4008
www.bistroroca.com
Blowing Rock Ale House Restaurant
Located in downtown, the Blowing Rock Ale
House restaurant offers a freshly prepared,
seasonally changing menu using local and
organic ingredients when available. All day
dining and fifteen tap beers are sure to delight.
(828) 414-9254
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Restaurants continued
Canyons
Experience our eclectic cuisine, a variety of
drinks, great entertainment and breathtaking
views. Serving lunch and dinner daily starting at
11am. Enjoy a wide variety of finger foods, Sunday
Jazz Brunch, Southwestern specialties, platters,
sandwiches, burgers, soups, salads and desserts.
We also offer a kids menu and take-out.
(828) 295-7661
www.canyonsbr.com
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Char Modern American Restaurant
Char...where New York City meets the Blue
Ridge Mountains! A unique, contemporary bistro
located in Downtown Boone, offering diverse,
creative and delectable brunch, lunch and dinner
cuisine in a warm, open, cosmopolitan setting.
Covered deck and sleek modern bar. Food.
Drinks. Music. Art. Fun.
179 Howard Street | Boone
(828) 266-2179
www.char179.com
Casa Rustica
Casa Rustica has been serving Boone for over
30 years as the premier choice for fine Italian
dining. From our Certified Angus beef filet to
our homemade tiramisu, one is sure to find
something to please the palate.
(828) 262-5128
www.casarustica1981.com
Cheeseburgers Grille
A hidden gem within the Blowing Rock
community. A friendly atmosphere for people of
all ages through extraordinary customer service,
pleasing our clientele with traditional American
food items that are both distinctive and delicious.
Tanger Shoppes on the Parkway | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-0211
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Chestnut Grille Restaurant at the
Green Park Inn
Located inside the historic Green Park Inn, and
listed on the National Historic Register, the
Chestnut Grille offers casual mountain dining
in a warm and comfortable atmosphere along
with an impressive wine selection. Outdoor
dining available seasonally. Frequent live music.
Banquet facilities available.
(828) 414-9230
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Gamekeeper Restaurant
Winner of the 2010 Fire on the Rock Challenge.
The Gamekeeper is a AAA 4 Diamond destination
recommended by the Charlotte Observer, Blue
Ridge Magazine, Smokey Mtn. Living, Southern
Living and Gourmet. Serving dinner nightly
at 6pm, bar opens at 5pm. Sunday Brunch
11am-2pm. Catering. Call for reservations.
(828) 295-7262
www.foggy-rock.com
Makoto’s Japanese Steakhouse &
Sushi Bar
Watch as skilled chefs perform culinary magic
tableside or dine at a private table in our sushi
bar. Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
Patio dining, weather permitting. Makoto’s can
accommodate business functions, private or
large parties, rehearsal dinners and catering.
(828) 264-7976
www.makotos-boone.com
Chick-Fil-A of Boone
Serving the original chicken sandwich, chicken
char-grill sandwich, great salads, kids meals,
desserts and our famous lemonade and sweet
tea. Indoor playground. Open 6:30am-10pm,
Monday-Saturday. Closed on Sunday.
(828) 264-4660
www.chick-fil-a.com
Divide Tavern & Lounge
Located inside the historic Green Park Inn, the
Divide Tavern offers unique pub fare, as well
as pub classics with chef inspired flare. Enjoy an
impressive wine selection by the glass, seasonal
specialty drinks, draft and craft beer selections
along with lite bites or a hearty meal dining in a
casual tavern atmosphere.
(828) 414-9230
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The New Public House
At the heart of the modern American food
offering Southern-inspired small plates and
meals, complimented by an impressive selection
of local ales, fine wines and seasonal cocktails.
The building, the former Sunshine Inn, has been
lovingly modernized by the team behind the local
Gideon Ridge Inn and Bistro Roca.
(828) 295-3487
www.thenewpublichouse.com
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Foggy Rock Eatery & Pub
“A twist on the ordinary.” Chef Burt Meyers
prepares daily specials that will delight your
senses. Our cozy and relaxing pub offers 15 beers
on tap and 6 large screen TV’s for a total enjoyable
experience. We feature the NFL package and all
ACC games. We offer continuous dining 7 days
a week from 11:30am until... also, join us for
Sunday Brunch for items such as Banana’s
Foster French Toast, Sweet Potato Pancakes,
and Appalachian Eggs Benedict.
(828) 295-7262
www.foggy-rock.com
Outback Steakhouse
We start fresh every day to create the flavors that
our mates crave. Best known for grilled steaks,
chicken and seafood, Outback also offers a wide
variety of crisp salads and freshly made soups
and sides. Our new creations and grilled classics
are made from scratch daily using only the
highest quality ingredients sourced from around
the world. Open all year, every day. Dinner only.
All ABC permits.
8280 Vallley Blvd. | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-6283
www.outback.com
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Papa Joe’s Italian-American
Restaurant
Serving the Blowing Rock area authentic Italian
dishes and pizzas for over 31 years. Papa Joe’s
and Indulge Bakery have now merged to offer
specialty cakes, desserts, and catering services.
Open daily and now for weekend brunch! All ABC
permits.
(828) 295-3239
www.papajoesitalianamericanrestaurant.com
Roots
Located in a renovated 1950’s mountain style
cottage, Roots offers regional comfort cuisine
with a unique flare. The bar offers all ABC
permits, oyster bar and locally crafted beers
on tap. Serving dinner and Sunday brunch.
(828) 414-9508
roots-restaurant.com
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Rowland’s at Westglow Resort & Spa
The art of fine cuisine. Rowland’s features an
indulgent menu with a wealth of decadent
choices to tempt the palate as well as a spa
menu for the health conscious. Our dinner menu
is accompanied by a selection of the finest wines,
champagnes and cocktails. Luscious desserts
and liqueurs are on hand for a sweet finish.
Rowland’s is open every evening to spa members,
resort guests and the public.
(800) 562-0807 | (828) 295-4463
www.westglow.com
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Peddler Steakhouse
Since 1968, the Peddler Steak House has been
serving the finest-quality steaks and seafood,
accompanied by a gourmet salad bar. Features
include the Peddler rib-eye steak, presented and
cut at your table. Open daily at 5pm.
(828) 264-4433
www.peddlerofboone.com
Pepper’s Restaurant & Bar
Established in 1975. A full-service restaurant and
bar with a menu boasting Certified Angus Beef
steaks and deli meats, wild caught seafood,
savory pasta dishes, and of course, the famous
Pepper’s French Onion Soup, Jean Lawsons,
fried mushrooms, and onion rings!
240 Shadowline Drive, #4 | Boone
(828) 262-1250
www.peppers-restaurant.com
Simplicity at the Mast Farm Inn
Fireside or terrace dining in historic Valle Crucis.
An à la carte menu featuring farm fresh organic
produce and meats presented in the style of
contemporary regional cuisine. Now offering a
choice of fine wines and beer with your dinner or
with appetizers in the new Aunt Josie’s Espresso
and Wine Bar. Dinner schedule varies seasonally.
Reservations suggested. Private parties. Chef
Andrew Long.
(888) 963-5857 | (828) 963-5857
www.mastfarminn.com
Picnic at the Market
been called the nicest gas station in America. The
Exxon station on Main Street has a wine selection
of over 900 labels, imported beers, cheeses, teas,
hot sauces, cigars, cards, soft drinks, imported
chocolates, juices, and candies, snacks, groceries,
maps, and local goods.
(828) 295-7373
Six Pence Pub
Find a bit of England in the heart of Blowing Rock.
Featuring traditional American Fare, homemade
soups and British specialties such as Bangers
and Mash, Shepherd’s Pie, Beef Guinness and
mushroom pie, and pot roast to rival your mums!
A congenial British Pub where you can enjoy a
relaxing lunch, dinner or your favorite import beer,
wine, or cocktail. Serving late night, year-round.
(828) 295-3155
www.sixpencepub.com
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Restaurant G
Enjoy an evening of fine dining. Intimate dining
room with beautiful views of the mountains. Wine
and beer available. Reservations a must.
202 Gideon Ridge Road | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-3644
www.gideonridge.com
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Speckled Trout Café
Owned and operated by David Bartlett since
1986. Serving fresh mountain trout, seafood,
Angus beef, baby back ribs and much more. Open
for dinner nightly 5-9pm. Covered deck on Main
Street. All ABC permits. Breakfast buffet Saturday
and Sunday.
(828) 295-9819
www.speckledtroutcafe.com
The Town Tavern
New location in Blowing Rock! We have the best
food at great prices, a fully stocked bar with the
coldest beer, and an extremely friendly staff to
serve you. With flat screen televisions spread out
everywhere, our patrons can enjoy their favorite
team in action from anywhere in The Town Tavern.
We are the place to watch the NFL, NBA, NCAA,
MLB, NHL, Soccer, and of course Appalachian
State University Athletics!
(828) 295-7500
www.towntavernbr.com
Stick Boy Kitchen
Open Monday-Saturday, 7am-6pm. Made from
scratch bagels and breakfast bagel sandwiches.
Quiche and granola options. Homemade soups
and fresh salads. Hot and cold sandwiches for
lunch. Coffee, espresso and real fruit smoothies.
211 Boone Heights Drive | Boone
(828) 265-4141
www.stickboybread.com
Timberlake’s at Chetola Resort
Bob Timberlake, who is known for creating things
of exceptional artistry, inspired the creation of
Timberlake's Restaurant at Chetola Resort.
Located in an elegantly restored 1846 estate
house, the restaurant’s three main dining rooms
feature Bob's exquisite artwork and decor in a
mountain hunting lodge setting. A fourth dining
room, Timbers, opens directly to the patio that
offers waterfront dining on Chetola Lake. Bob’s
favorite dishes are uniquely prepared, including
specialties such as Roasted Stuffed Quail,
Carolina Catfish, Grilled Carolina Trout, Grilled
Angus Rib Eye and, of course, Pan Fried Oysters
served with roasted tomato anchovy aioli. Full bar
and extensive wine list. Open year-round.
Reservations recommended.
(800) 243-8652 | (828) 295-5505
www.chetola.com
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Subway of Blowing Rock
Open 7 days a week year-round. Specializing in
custom built sandwiches and salads. Enjoy our
outdoor seating and friendly service.
8433 Valley Blvd. | Tanger Shoppes on the Parkway
Blowing Rock
(828) 295-7827
The Rock Sports Bar & Grill
Boone’s newest place for great food, drinks and
wall-to-wall sports coverage. With 38 HD TVs,
catch every game including the NFL ticket and
complete coverage of all ASU sports. Our full
menu is stacked with delicious appetizers, wings,
burgers, sandwiches, ballpark hotdogs and more.
276-G Watauga Village Drive | Boone
(828) 386-1723
www.therocksportsbar.com
Twigs
Fine dining in a cozy mountain atmosphere.
Specializing in an array of dishes of the highest
quality including crab cakes, filet mignon, duck
breast and mountain trout. The bar area features
a fireplace. Bar also serves dinner nightly and
hosts bands every Wednesday, Friday and
Saturday. Extensive wine list. Owned and
operated by David and Doug Beach.
Reservations are suggested.
(828) 295-5050
www.twigsbr.com
The Table at Crestwood
Enjoy our sophisticated Southern cuisine, unique
atmosphere and breathtaking views that span
from Grandfather Mountain to Hound Ears and
beyond. Indoor and outdoor seating, full ABC
permits and plenty of hassle-free parking. Public
welcome. Open daily. Bar fare begins at 4:30pm.
Dinner menu starts at 5:30pm.
(828) 963-6646
www.crestwoodnc.com
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Spirits, Wineries
& Breweries
Vidalia
Located in downtown Boone, Vidalia is a casual
dining atmosphere serving upscale dishes.
Owner and Executive Chef Sam Ratchford
creates delicious creative American dishes
(think comfort foods with a twist) using locally
farmed organic produce, meats and cheeses.
Vidalia offers extensive craft beers, a wide variety
of wines, and unique cocktails. Offering lunch,
dinner and Sunday brunch as well as monthly
wine/beer dinners, catering, and private parties.
(828) 263-9176
www.vidaliaofboonenc.com
1861 Farmhouse Winery
The 1861 Farmhouse is located in a fully-restored
152-year-old Farmhouse in beautiful and historic
Valle Crucis. Award-winning wines are made in
the property s winery, and the award-winning
restaurant serves 1861 private-label wine and
elegant, fireside lunches and dinners.
(828) 963-6301
www.1861farmhouse.com
Banner Elk Winery & Inn
The first commercial winery built in the High
Country, produces wine from locally grown
grapes reflecting the unique characterisitics of
the Appalachian Mountains. Visit our winery
located 1 1/2 miles from Banner Elk to taste our
award winning wines and tour our processing
area. Bring a picnic and enjoy a bottle of wine on
the deck overlooking our vineyards, trout pond,
putting and chipping green along with unmatched
views of the mountains.
60 Deer Run Lane | Banner Elk
(828) 898-9090
www.bannerelkwinery.com
Village Café
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Enjoy breakfast, brunch, and lunch in the garden
or our turn-of-the-century home. Open at 8am.
Serving breakfast and brunch all day. Lunch
begins at 11am. Follow the stone pathway beside
Kilwin’s Chocolates and Ice Cream on Main
Street. Your hosts: Annie and Andy Whatley.
Closed Mondays. Reservations available.
Private dinner parties available.
(828) 295-3769
www.thevillagecafe.com
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Blowing Rock ABC Store
(828) 295-7513
Woodlands Barbecue
Featuring chopped and sliced beef and pork, ribs
and chicken. Wide selection of sandwiches and
Mexican food. Daily specials, lounge, wide screen
TV and nightly entertainment. Serving 11am until
10pm. Carry-out service and catering available.
(828) 295-3651
www.woodlandsbbq.com
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Blowing Rock Ale House & Inn
One block from Main Street, The Blowing Rock
Ale House and Inn features Blowing Rock’s first
micro-brewery and a lovely eight room inn. All
day dining and fifteen tap beers are sure to
delight. Enjoy all the comforts of our freshly
appointed guest rooms.
(828) 414-9254
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Spirits, Wineries & Breweries continued
Blowing Rock Brewing Company
A state-of-the-art brewing system consists of a
5 barrel Mash Tun, Brew Kettle and 10 barrel
Fermenters and Brights. The brewery offers an
impressive variety of craft beers brewed by
master brewer, Ray Hodge. The Blowing Rock
Ale House restaurant offers a freshly prepared,
seasonally changing menu using local and
organic ingredients. 64 ounce “growler” fills
of freshly brewed beer are offered daily, with
brewery tours 1-5:30pm Saturdays. Join us for
lunch and dinner, 11am-9pm.
(828) 414-9600
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Erick’s Cheese & Wine
Friendly staff to help you select wines, from the
affordable to the collectable, and award-winning
cheeses from around the world. Custom gift
baskets, gourmet foods, chocolates, specialty
beers and gift items are also avaialble. Wine
tasting every Saturday, from 1-5pm.
4004 Hwy. 105, Grandfather Center | Banner Elk
(828) 898-9424
www.erickscheeseandwine.com
Grandfather Vineyard
Nestled between the high mountain terraced
vineyard and the pristine trout waters of the
Watauga River is the first producing winery in
Watauga County. Join us for a glass of award
winning wine. Thursday-Saturday 12-6pm,
Sunday 1-5pm, or by appointment.
225 Vineyard Lane | Banner Elk
(828) 963-2400
www.grandfathervineyard.com
Blowing Rock Market
been called the nicest gas station in America.
The Exxon station on Main Street has a wine
selection of over 900 labels, imported beers,
cheeses, teas, hot sauces, cigars, cards, soft
drinks, imported chocolates, juices, and candies,
snacks, groceries, maps, and local goods.
(828) 295-7373
Linville Falls Winery
Elevate your taste in wine at Linville Falls Winery
and make us a part of your Blue Ridge Mountain
experience. Our vineyards are nourished by warm
days, cool nights and rich mountain soil like no
other place on earth. Tasting daily, noon-6pm.
Please call for winter hours.
9557 Linville Falls Highway | Newland
(828) 765-1400
www.linvillefallswinery.com
Christopher’s Wine & Cheese
We hand select each wine to reflect the best
taste and value of each wine region–locally and
around the world. Daily tasting flights are offered
to showcase special selections and enhance
your knowledge. We also strive to enhance your
culinary adventure with an assortment of cheeses
and chocolates, chosen for their ability to pair
and blend with the flavors of wine. Should you
need picnic baskets, chocolates, champagne,
cheese, recipes, or assistance, we’re here to serve
you. Private events may also be reserved for your
group on site or at the location of your choice.
(866) 713-9437 | (828) 414-9111
www.christopherswineandcheese.com
Peabody’s Wine & Beer Merchants
Offering the North Carolina High Country’s
largest and finest selection of wine and beer, wine
accessories, cigars, cheeses, chocolates, gourmet
foods, gift baskets, party, wedding and event
planning, cellar stocking and consultation and
much more!
1104 Hwy 105 | Boone
(828) 264-9476
www.peabodyswineandbeer.com
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Fun Facts About Blowing Rock
• “Little Miss Sure Shot”, better known as the legendary Annie Oakley, a famous
marks-woman from Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, taught marksmanship at the
Mayview Manor Gun Club in the 1920 and 30s.
• The Blowing Rock, North Carolina’s oldest travel attraction, has drawn visitors
since the late 1800’s. Ripley’s “Believe It or Not” notes that the Blowing Rock is
the only location “where it snows upside-down.”
• The area known as Green Park was once a larger community than Blowing Rock.
It was the first major settlement at the top of the mountain. Green Park had its
own post office, stores and hotel.
• The oldest river in America, The New River, has its beginnings on the Blowing
Rock Country Club golf course.
• Blowing Rock has been the destination for many famous people looking for a
quiet and inspirational home to do their work. Margaret Mitchell wrote much of
Gone With The Wind in Blowing Rock, and Pearl S. Buck was a long-time summer
resident who did most of her writing at a home on Buxton Road. Hotels and
summer homes have also hosted presidents, actors, authors, artists and other
famous folks from Franklin Roosevelt to Tom Hanks.
• In 1934 John D. Rockefeller, Jr. visited Blowing Rock. Mr. Rockefeller was taken to
Wiseman’s View, a site with spectacular vistas of the Linville River and the Blue
Ridge Mountains. He was so enthralled with Wiseman’s View that he purchased
this vast acreage and donated it to the federal government.
• In 1914 Mr. and Mrs. Stringfellow of Chetola brought a new species of
rhododendron to the area from Holland. It was called “laurel” and featured
prominently in Chetola’s landscaping.
• Dr. Mary Cabell Warfield was Blowing Rock’s only doctor from 1930-1946. She
often took ailing children into her home since no hospital existed at the time.
Dr. Warfield was a cousin to Wallis Warfield Simpson, Duchess of Windsor.
• The Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show, which began in 1923, is the oldest
continuously running horse show in the country. While many sporting events
were suspended during the war years, the Horse Show continued.
• Renowned artist Elliott Daingerfield discovered Blowing Rock and began to
summer here. Before he built his first home, he stayed at The Fair View House
operated by Mrs. Brady, near the Blowing Rock Hotel. Here he offered art classes
to the summer population until he built his first home/studio across from the
Episcopal Church.
• The Martin House, constructed in 1870, has been a boarding house, a private
residence, and retail shops through the years. At one time it boasted fourteen
bedrooms and four living rooms.
• Dr. Morris Lazaron, a summer resident, was one of four chaplains selected to
officiate at the burial of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery on November
11, 1921. Dr. Lazaron often spoke at Blowing Rock Methodist Church and drew
overflowing crowds to his services.
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A Place To Live
The lifestyle, cultural events, schools, better roads, the arrival of the electronic
age and, most important, the climate, has made Blowing Rock not only a destination
for vacationers, but also for those who want to be a part of our community for a
season or as year-round residents. Since the 1800s the region has experienced a
continued growth pattern; however, during the past 20 years, interest by second
home owners and permanent home dwellers has swelled to unprecedented levels.
That interest has done two things to the lifestyle of the Blowing Rock area and
those who manage the purchase and sale of property. It prompted the concept of
resort neighborhoods and multi-family dwellings which accommodated those who
found homes and property in town very scarce. This alone has seen Blowing Rock
evolve from a resort village, primarily populated by people who live and work within
the city limits, to a regional village with numerous developments surrounding the
town in every direction.
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Construction Products
& Services
Construction Products & Services continued
Barnette Builders, LLC
Providing unique and breathtaking homes that
are as environmentally friendly as they are
beautiful. Our homes are built to last, utilizing
building practices that preserve and protect NC’s
natural surroundings and ensure the welfare of
our environment, economy and community.
539 Banner Elk Highway | Banner Elk
(828) 898-2378
www.barnettebuilders.com
4 Forty Four, Inc.
A community conscious construction company.
Residential, commercial, remodeling. Timber
frame and full-scribe log work. Commercial and
residential license. Long-term, lasting relationships
with clients, based on honesty, integrity and
open communication. Professional employees.
Sub-contractors proven to be honest and reliable.
Thorough planning and budgeting before and
during the building process. Educating clients on
various options, prices and techniques. Serving
the community we work and live in. Many local
clients and references.
452 Sunset Drive, Unit C | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-8929
www.4fortyfour.com
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Bradley G. Dowdy, AIA - Architect
Your residential design specialist in Blowing Rock
and the North Carolina mountains. New custom
homes or renovation and addition projects.
498 Faculty Street | Boone
(828) 265-1777
www.bradleydowdyarchitect.com
Classic Stone Works
Fabricators of all marble, granite, onyx and
limestone. Owners: Eric and Debbie Guinn.
1710 Linville Falls Highway | Linville
(828) 737-0040
www.classicstoneworksinc.com
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Clemens Welding & Machine Shop
Serving the High Country for over 30 years with
both ornamental and structural welding services.
We offer a large line of steel products and enjoy
a close working relationship with the community
we work, play, and live in.
177 Niley Cook Road | Blowing Rock
(828) 264-3270
Enterline & Russell
We have been building quality residential,
commercial and remodeling projects for 23 years.
We have built great relationships with our clients
and always take the extra step to make sure the
clients are pleased. We are well known for our
thorough tracking system and keeping the client
informed, while working closely with architects
and designers to build the home of your dreams.
156 West Cornish Road | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-9568
www.erbuilders.com
Diversified Building Solutions
Unlimited commercial and residential building
contractor with interior designer on staff.
PO Box 3043 | Boone
(828) 265-3681
www.diversifiedbuildingsolutionsinc.org
Foundation Repair Services, Inc.
Serving Blowing Rock and nearby Western North
Carolina communities. Services include rock
and slope stabilization, foundation repair, and
retaining wall repair.
2626 Bennett Road | Fort Mill, SC
(877) 473-9230 | (828) 274-2101
www.foundationrepairservices.com/asheville
High Country Cabinets
High Country Cabinets prides itself with awardwinning design, competitive prices, and customer
communication. We offer several cabinetry lines
that are customized to any budget and taste.
We will design to your specifications and our
craftsmen will build custom in our shop. We have
served the High Country for 18 years.
(828) 898-3435
www.highcountrycustom.com
Hollar’s Construction Company, LLC
Licensed building contractor and electrical
contractor with 35 years experience with access
to sub-contractors for specialty work or larger
projects. I do design work required for permitting
residential projects and getting required permits.
I enjoy designing mountain homes and renovations
using all natural products and do decks and
repair. Competitively priced.
3224 Rocky Road | Lenoir
(828) 729-8662
Longevity Electrical Service, Inc.
Licensed, insured. Residential and commercial.
Remodeling and additions. Established in 1983.
(828) 264-4971
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Mountain Construction Enterprises
Creative, sustainable building. Certified Green
Professionals with experience to make the
difference! New construction, remodeling, historic
restoration, log and timber frame homes. Local
leaders and innovators in the construction
industry for over 25 years. We are distributors
for Hearthstone Log and Timber Frame Homes–
providing the Bob Timberlake Log Home
Collection.
1345 Poplar Grove Road South | Boone
(828) 963-8090
www.mountainconstruction.com
VPC Builders
A full-service commercial and residential
construction firm specializing in Green Building,
and remodeling in NC and SC. We have
successful projects by communicating and
working closely with our clients and a carefully
chosen group of architects, subcontractors,
and suppliers.
(828) 295-0700
www.vpcbuilders.com
The Rock Shop
The Rock Shop specializes in cultured stone,
custom stone signs and pet memorials (offering
mirror, glass and tile inlay options in both), and
various stepping stones. Large storage facility
located off North Pine Run Road in Boone.
367 Haven Way | Boone
(828) 963-3333
www.therockshopboone.com
Home Maintenance
& Improvements
A-1 Termite & Pest Control
Our underlying drive comes from the satisfaction
of constructing relationships and producing a
service that is needed and synergetic to all
parties involved. Commercial and residential
termite and pest control, radon testing,
mitigation, crawl space care. Since 1966.
2686 Morganton Blvd. SW | Lenoir
(800) 532-7378 | (828) 264-4656
www.a1termitepc.com
Spivey Construction
A TRUE custom builder and remodeler. We limit
the number of projects we have underway to
maintain the level of quality our clients expect.
We take great pride in our work and the
relationships we build with our clients by
showing respect and good work ethics.
1100 Maple Sally Road | Lenoir
(828) 757-3861
www.edspivey.com
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Blowing Rock Floors & Interiors
Carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tile, window
treatments, furniture and accessories.
(828) 295-7637
Sweeting Appraisal Service
Blowing Rock’s oldest full service real estate
appraisal company, serving Blowing Rock and
the High Country.
(828) 295-4357
www.sweetingappraisal.com
Boone Paint & Interiors
We are a full service locally owned paint and
decorating store. We pride ourselves on giving
excellent customer service and color matching.
We also provide expert color consultations in
your home at no charge.
(828) 264-9220
www.boonepaint.com
Village Hardware at Blowing Rock
Come visit for all of your hardware, plumbing,
electrical, paint, lawn and garden, bird and pet
supplies, camping, and fishing needs! Hunting
and fishing licenses available. We cut keys, too!
Monday-Saturday, 8am-5pm, year-round.
312 Green Street | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-9023
www.villagehardwarebr.com
Bush Carpet Cleaning
Professional carpet, rug and furniture cleaning.
Carpet repairs and water damage specialist.
Blowing Rock
(828) 295-3318
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Home Maintenance & Improvements continued
Mountain Heritage Systems
The High Country’s premier choice for residential
and commercial low-voltage systems and service.
We design, install and maintain security/fire
alarm, audio/video/theatre, lighting/gate/
environmental control, lighting protection, and
whole house electronic integration. NFPA,
NCESA, CEDIA and NICET certified. Members
of HCHBA and BBB.
577-5 George Wilson Road | Boone
(828) 264-4348
www.mhstechnologies.com
Ashe High Country Realty, Inc.
Our 12 experienced and professional Realtors live,
work and play in the beautiful North Carolina
Mountains and will represent you as your buyer
agent in North Carolina and Southwestern Virginia.
Also, our marketing expertise is some of the best,
representing sellers with unique properties.
7 South Jefferson Avenue | West Jefferson
(800) 729-0735 | (336) 246-6348
www.ashecountyrealestate.com
Blowing Rock Gallery of Homes & Land
From Blowing Rock to Valle Crucis to Banner Elk
to Ashe County–our brokers know the territory
and will assist you in finding just the right cabin,
estate, farm, condo, land, investment, foreclosure
or short-sale you seek. Open 7-days. “Under One
Roof,” sharing space with Art & Artifacts, a
Regional Art Gallery. Sales Team: Greg Buchanan;
Patty Page; Faisuly Scheurer; Linda and Zach Tate;
Lynn Hill, Broker in Charge. Se Habla Espanol.
(828) 414-9400
www.brghomesandland.com
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Pell Painting
Providing dependable interior and exterior
painting service at the best quality and the best
price. Specializing in high-end homes using only
top-of-the-line products. Over 30 years experience.
We can transform the appearance of your home
or business dramatically.
Trade, TN
(828) 262-0111
www.pellpainting.com
Servpro of Avery & Watauga Counties
When fire and water take control of your life,
we help you take it back. 24/7/365 emergency
services for fire, smoke, water and mold damage.
We strive to make it, “like it never even happened.”
687 George Wilson Road | Boone
(828) 268-2236
www.servproofaveryandwataugacounties.com
Interior Designers
Dianne Davant & Associates
Providing quality and diversified interior design
service for over 25 years. Our design studios are
located in the mountains of Banner Elk, NC and
in Port Saint Lucie, FL. We have designed projects
from seaside bungalows to country clubs,
mountain cottages to grand estates. This
experience and versatility allows us to provide
our clients with very personal and professional
service.
(828) 963-7500
www.davant-interiors.com
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Blowing Rock Properties
Thorough, experienced professionals specializing
in choice properties, private estates, acreage
tracts, development/ commercial properties,
view lots and log cabins. Member of MLS, Avery/
Watauga Board of Realtors and National
Association of Realtors. Located on the corner
of Main and Sunset–across from the park.
(800) 849-0147 | (828) 295-9200
www.blowingrockproperties.com
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Blowing Rock Resort Rentals & Sales
Quaint log cabins or grand mountain lodges,
glorious views or total seclusion, in-town
convenience or a hiker’s paradise near Pisgah
Forest, we simply offer the best in mountain
resort accommodations and sales. Our full-time
staff is dedicated to making your experience the
best ever!
(866) 800-9899 | (828) 295-9899
www.blowingrockresortsales.com
Blowing Rock Realty
Blowing Rock’s oldest established real estate
company, offering professional and friendly
service since 1924. Open daily with an agent on
staff at all times. Blowing Rock’s most active sales
organization dealing in homes, condominiums,
and commercial property.
(800) 255-9861 | (828) 295-9861
www.blowingrockrealty.com
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Blue Ridge Realty & Investments
Serving the needs of the discriminating real
estate buyer since 1981. Our agents are
experienced professionals willing to go the
“extra mile.” BRRI is the exclusive broker for
four new High Country communities– Sunalei
Preserve, Boone Fork Camp, Yonahlossee Resort
and Club and Cross Creek–and throughout the
High Country.
(877) 962-1986 | (828) 263-8711
www.blueridgerealty.net
David Wray, Broker
David has served our community for over
35 years, as founder of Appalachian Energy,
creator of The Blowing Rock Market, as well as
involvement with the Rescue Squad, Recreation
Commission, Planning Board and the Town
Council. He joined Blowing Rock Resort Sales
in 2012.
(828) 295-9899
www.blowingrockresortsales.com
Jenkins Realtors
Quality and complete real estate services since
1976, including sales, property management,
vacation rentals, and association management.
Family owned and operated. Member MLS,
Avery-Watauga Association Board of Realtors
and National Association of Realtors.
(800) 438-7803 | (828) 295-9886
www.jenkinsrealtors.com
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Jerry Starnes, Broker
Jerry and Genie met at Chapel Hill and have lived
in Charlotte, Texas, and Tennessee before retiring
to Blowing Rock. Jerry could be found hiking or
attempting to play golf! He is on the board of the
High Country Association of Realtors.
(866) 295-8485 | (828) 295-8485
www.blowingrockrealestatenc.com
Lyons Construction & Realty
Experience. Expertise. Excellent Service.
Company owner is 25-year business veteran in
local real estate specializing in upscale homes,
land development, custom construction and new
homes. Residential. Commercial. Investment.
RRS. e-PRO. REALTOR Commercial Alliance.
Online MLS. Best virtual tours. Concierge service
for buyers and sellers.
452-9 Sunset Drive, The Glenwood | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-4663
www.realestateblowingrockboone.com
Kohler Enterprises Real Estate, LLC
Hanse Kohler has been selling Blowing Rock’s
finest homes since 1971. He and his wife, Judy
Hunt are both long-time residents of Blowing
Rock and have built their Main Street business
to specialize in distinctive homes. Offering Real
Estate with real service!
(828) 295-7777
www.kohlerrealestateblowingrock.com
Susan Freshcorn, Broker
A frequent visitor, Susan relocated to Blowing
Rock in 2005. Now a full-time Broker/Realtor®,
Susan will tell you she’s thrilled to be associated
with Blowing Rock Investment Properties– the top
producing firm in the High Country.
6236 Highway 321 | Blowing Rock
(704) 989-0690
www.pfreshcorn.themountainscalling.com
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Developments
Village Real Estate
“We get results” Richard Puckett and Doug
Pegram, owners/brokers, have brought together
the “top producing” agents in the area to bring
you the most professional, friendly, successful
service available in the High Country. We love
what we do and it shows. Member MLS and
National Association of Realtors.
(877) 295-0776 | (828) 295-0776
www.villagerealestatenc.com
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Blue Ridge Mountain Club
Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, and spanning
over 6,000 acres, this new community will
recreate the refined club experience with a host
of resort-style amenities.
(828) 295-8667
www.blueridgemountainclub.com
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Echota
Central to Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk,
Echota is at the center of the best the area has to
offer. Featuring homes, townhomes and condos,
Echota is sure to have your ideal vacation home.
A grand clubhouse, four season indoor pool and
fitness center are only a part of the amenities.
151 Mr. Bish Blvd. | Boone
(800) 333-7601 | (828) 963-7600
www.echotanc.com
Vincent Properties
Offering a wide variety of spectacular large
acreage tracts, lots, farms, commercial and
residential properties located throughout the
High Country. A small company with a large
inventory offering professional personalized
service.
(828) 295-0700
www.vincentproperties.com
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Retirement Communities
Firethorn
Located just outside Blowing Rock, Firethorn is
an exclusive collection of neighborhoods set in
dense forests, some along a river or stream, and
some on high meadows with long range views.
With an extensive system of trails and common
areas, Firethorn offers you an opportunity to get
back to a quieter, more relaxed pace, in a private
close to nature environment. Distinctive
homesites remain.
Firethorn Trail | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-7777
www.firethornblowingrock.com
Appalachian/Brian Estates
The High Country’s finest rental retirement
community offering seasonal and annual leases.
Featuring studio, one and two-bedroom
apartments with kitchenette, full-service dining
facilities, 24-hour security, social activities,
housekeeping, scheduled transportation and
many other amenities. Home care available. Hair
salon, post office, etc. Seasonal apartments fully
furnished. Pets allowed.
163 Shadowline Drive | Boone
(800) 333-3432 | (828) 264-1006
Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living
Another option in assisted living designed for
those who need personal assistance, desire
companionship and seek security. The Horizons
program at Deerfield Ridge recognizes the special
needs of residents with Alzheimer’s and related
dementia. It provides a safe, secure environment
in intimate surroundings with personalized care
tailored to each resident’s needs.
287 Bamboo Road | Boone
(828) 264-0336
www.ridgecare.com
Quail Hollow in Blowing Rock
Why not invest in the very best home-sites for
those you really love: give daily, joy of infinity
views across mountain tops, sunsets over
Grandfather, walks to the village, clouds ebbing
and flowing to your doorstep.
448 Laurel Park Road | Blowing Rock
(828) 372-7008
www.quailhollow-blowingrock.com
Sunalei Preserve
A mountain community within a preserve.
Approximately 200 of its 1,000 acres will become
a part of a permanently managed nature
preserve. The preserve will insure that the unique
beauty of the highest mountain in Watauga
County remains unharmed, pristine, and “forever
wild.” The home sites will be limited in number
and large in size. Amenities will focus around the
conservancy lands, hiking trails, and the “Main
Camp” compound with recreational facilities.
(877) 962-1986 | (828) 263-8711
www.sunaleipreserve.com
Grace Ridge Retirement Community
A thoughtful combination of charming cottages,
comfortable apartment homes, well-appointed
common areas and state-of-the-art healthcare
facilities situated on 52 breathtaking acres in
Morganton.
500 Lenoir Road | Morganton
(828) 580-7300
www.blueridgehealth.org/graceridge
Sweetgrass
A mountain lake community framed by amazing
views of Grandfather Mountain, the Blue Ridge
Parkway and Price Memorial Park. Natural
characteristics come together to offer a
remarkably inspired lifestyle for families who
choose to make this their home. The 272-acre
community features cottages, cabins, mountain
lodge homes and estate lots.
Holloway Mountain Road | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-9861
www.sweetgrass.com
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We Have It All!
Today Blowing Rock has established itself as a premiere resort community,
as well as an ideal town to raise a family. From year-round cultural events to higher
education and from the best in health care to a region rich in financial resources,
Blowing Rock and the High Country truly is a place and community of citizens who
are proud of the past and poised for the future.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce is to promote, protect and improve
business through the cultural, social and economic development, growth and sustainability of
Blowing Rock while preserving the charm and character of the village.
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Churches
Civic & Non-profit
Groups
Blowing Rock Methodist Church
Beautiful historic church on Main Street.
Sundays, June through September.
(828) 295-6207
Blowing Rock Community Foundation
Founded in 1985 to raise funds exclusively for
the Blowing Rock Community. The earnings
from community service day golf and tennis
tournaments and our popular Groovy Nights
Show are used to award grants to the town and
scholarships to local college students.
136 Blackberry Lane | Blowing Rock
(423) 295-3048
www.blowingrockcf.org
Blowing Rock Refuge Church
At Blowing Rock Refuge Church, we encourage
you to “be church” rather than “do church.”
Members and guests find Refuge to be a caring,
non-denominational place in which to find rest for
today and hope for tomorrow. All are welcome!
Morris Street | Blowing Rock
(828) 773-6750
www.brrefuge.com
Blowing Rock Garden Club
The Blowing Rock Garden Club goals include
preserving the natural beauty of the community,
advancing local knowledge of gardening,
encouraging farsighted civic planning and
planting and protecting and restoring the quality
of our environment. Membership is open to all.
Faith Bridge United Methodist Church
Sunday worship at 11am, preceded by coffee and
refreshments at 10:45am. Dress is casual.
194 Aho Road | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-8333
www.faithbridgeumc.org
Blowing Rock Historical Society
A membership organization with the mission of
protecting and preserving the historic resources
important to the heritage of Blowing Rock.
Chartered in 1985, the society is a non-profit
[501 (c)(3)] agency that meets five or six times
a year, and hosts various functions/events
throughout the year. Advocacy for preservation
awareness in the community comes from
operation of the Blowing Rock Museum, from
educational events, and the newsletter.
(828) 295-6114
First Baptist Church
Traditional Sunday worship 11am, contemporary
worship service 9:30am, Sunday School 9:30am
and 11:00am. Fellowship supper, prayer study,
child and youth activities Wednesday beginning
at 6pm. Pastor, Rusty Guenther.
(828) 295-7715
www.firstbaptistblowingrock.com
Rumple Memorial Presbyterian
Church
Two Sunday worship services May-October,
8:45am and 11am. November-April, 11:00am.
Christian education for all ages at 9:45am. A
friendly welcome to all! Pastor, Lynn Stall.
(828) 295-7675
www.rumplechurch.org
Blowing Rock Jazz Society
A non-profit society to present live jazz concerts,
promote, preserve, educate and encourage the
development of jazz talent and maintain jazz as
America’s own art form. Live jazz concerts are
presented every second Sunday of the month at
the Meadowbrook Inn. Concert time is 7-9pm.
Public welcome; admission at the door. Cash
bar and food.
(828) 295-4176
www.brjs.blogspot.com
St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church
Services: Holy Eucharist each Sunday at 8am and
10:10am and Wednesday at 12 Noon. Sunday
school for all ages at 9am, Sundays. Daily offices
are held at 8:30am and 5pm, except Fridays.
Nursery available on Sunday mornings. The
Reverend Richard C.Lawler, Rector.
140 Chestnut Drive | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-7323
www.stmaryofthehills.org
Blowing Rock Woman’s Club
Blowing Rock
(828)295-7656
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Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is the primary
and professional fund raising organization for the
Blue Ridge Parkway. The role of the Foundation is
to identify and cultivate the constituency of the
Blue Ridge Parkway for philanthropic support.
The Foundation only provides funding for those
projects which enhance the quality of the visitor’s
experience and have a lasting value.
717 S. Marshall Street, #105-B | Winston Salem
(336) 721-0260
www.BRPFoundation.org
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High Country United Way
Supports health and human service non-profit
agencies in an effort to improve the quality of life
for people. Serving Ashe, Avery and Watauga
Counties. Conducts annual fundraising campaign
from September to October.
1675 Blowing Rock Road, Suite 400 | Boone
(828) 265-2111
www.highcountryunitedway.org
Middle Fork Greenway Association
A citizens group with the goal to promote the
development of a greenway between Boone and
Blowing Rock that will provide enjoyment and
recreation for residents and visitors to the High
Country. All are welcome to participate in this
endeavor. M.F.G.A.
(828) 264-3754
Dylan’s Hearts
Dylan’s Hearts has two main goals: 1. Mitigate
unnecessary pain and suffering in animals that
cannot access emergency veterinary treatment
because of financial constraints of their owners.
2. Assist animal owners in making animal care
decisions based upon the needs of the animal
rather than financial limitations. Helping animals
this way will help reduce unnecessary euthanasia.
3508-A Gaston Road | Greensboro
(336) 299-6392
www.dylanshearts.com
OASIS
Founded in 1978. (Opposing Abuse with Services,
Information, and Shelter) is dedicated to ending
domestic violence and sexual assault in Watauga
County. OASIS provides comprehensive emergency
services and support, education and skill
development, and works to create a community
that no longer tolerates sexual violence.
225 Birch Street, Suite 4 | Boone
(828) 264-1532
www.oasisinc.org
Rotary Club of Blowing Rock
Established in 1946, the Rotary Club of Blowing
Rock provides an opportunity for friendship,
fellowship, and service to the community, the
local area, and the world. The Rotary Club of
Blowing Rock meets every Monday
at 12 noon at Chetola.
www.blowingrockrotary.org
Samaritan’s Purse
Samaritan’s Purse helps meet the needs of people
who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters,
disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing
God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ.
801 Bamboo Road | Boone
(828) 262-1980
www.samaritanspurse.org
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Watauga County Arts Council
“Making the ARTS a Presence in Our Community”
is the county-wide focus of the Watauga County
Arts Council. Blue Ridge ArtSpace, their home,
offers classes, workshops, four galleries with
monthly exhibits, and a gift shop filled with local
artists’ creations.
Blue Ridge ArtSpace
377 Shadowline Drive | Boone
(828) 264-1789
www.watauga-arts.org
Western Youth Network
A relationship-focused resource for youth and
families in the High Country. Through prevention
and intervention programs, WYN specializes in
providing youth with the tools they need to reach
their potential and discover their place in our
community and in our world.
155 WYN Way | Boone
(828) 264-5174
www.westernyouthnetwork.org
Wine To Water
A non-profit organization focused on providing
clean water to people in need around the world.
Nearly one billion people in the world today lack
access to adequate water and 2.5 billion people
lack access to improved sanitation. We are
devoted to fighting this epidemic.
(828) 355-9655
www.winetowater.org
Watauga County Chapter of the
American Red Cross
Serving the residents of Watauga County since
November 1917 by providing relief to victims of
disasters and helping people prevent, prepare
for and respond to emergencies.
331 Queen Street, Suite B | Boone
(828) 264-8226
www.wataugaredcross.org
Watauga County Habitat for Humanity
Habitat is a Christian housing ministry. We build
simple, decent homes for families who earn
between 30-60% of Watauga County median
income. Donations of land, materials and
volunteer labor keep the homes affordable and
families contribute sweat equity. Houses are
sold with no profit to families with zero interest
mortgages.
2447 Old 421 South | Boone
(828) 268-9545
www.wataugahabitat.org
Women’s Fund Of The Blue Ridge, Inc.
A grant-making organization founded and run by
a diverse group of concerned women determined
to make a positive impact on the lives of women
and girls in our mountain community. Members
are an integral part of Appalachian Women’s
Fund. Women and businesses are invited to join
us. Find out how YOU can become involved,
PO Box 1838 | Boone
(828) 264-4002
www.women’sfundoftheblueridge.org
Watauga Humane Society
The purpose of the Watauga Humane Society is
the prevention of cruelty to animals, the relief of
suffering among animals, and the extension of
humane education. We provide low cost
spay/neuter clinics, adoption assistance and
animal welfare education programs. The
four-acre dog park is open sunrise to sunset.
Dog Park Day Passes/$3.00 and memberships
avaliable.
312 Paws Way | Boone
(828) 264-7865
www.wataugahumanesociety.org
Educational Services
Appalachian State University
438 Academy Street | Boone
(828) 262-2000
www.appstate.edu
Blowing Rock Community Club Library
(828) 295-7000
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Blowing Rock School
An elementary school with kindergarten through
eighth grade. Our students consistently do well
academically as evidenced in the school’s
recognition as “A North Carolina School of
Excellence.” Students excel in athletics and arts
through participation in community recreation
programs.
(828) 295-3204
www.wataugasd.bres.schoolfusion.us
Watauga County Schools
One of the very few school systems statewide
where every school has been recognized for high
achievement under the NC ABC’s Report Card. All
eight K-8 schools are Schools of Excellence, and
Watauga High is a School of Distinction.
175 Pioneer Trail | Boone
(828) 264-7190
www.watauga.k12.nc.us
Watauga Education Foundation
516 New Market Blvd. | Boone
(828) 268-1273
www.wefnc.org
Blue Ridge Learning Centers
Blue Ridge Learning Centers has been a leader
in providing experiential team development
programs for over 20 years. We partner with
the Blowing Rock Conference Center to provide
innovative, custom programs that help individuals
and organizations reach their full potential!
162 Timberlakes Drive | Todd
(828) 265-0602
A.C.E.S.
www.brlc.org
Let High Country professionals assist you with
Caldwell Community College
planning a wedding or special event! Whether
& Technical Institute (CCCTI)
seeking a wedding venue or a location for a
corporate retreat, A.C.E.S. members can
CCC&TI Small Business Center (SBC), part of its
accommodate all your planning needs for
Business Services Team, offers free workshops
an unforgettable occasion.
presented by leaders in Watauga County. Free
business coaching helps to develop and sustain
(828) 919-6750
business success. New is Mobile Mentoring that
www.acesnc.com
provides business coaching, on-site assessments
Air Haven Limo & Trolley
and resources.
Offering a 30 passenger trolley, a classic
139 Health Center Drive | Boone
original Excalibur convertible and an extremely
(828) 263-5371
comfortable limousine van, a 4x4 Excursion or a
www.cccti.edu
Mercedes executive limo. We do airport shuttles
Mountain Alliance
in multiple luxury vehicles, local pick-ups and
A community of individuals committed to providing drop-offs, weddings, sightseeing tours, and
nights out on the town. Old time service with
youth with opportunities to explore and develop
extraordinary vehicles.
their leadership potential adventure and service
learning. We connect students with a support
362 Haven Way | Boone
structure and caring community during their most (828) 265-2504
formative years. Activities are open to any high
www.AirhavenLimo.com
school student in Watauga County and are free.
Azalea Carriage Transportation
Watauga County High School | Boone
Wedding Transportation, shuttles, bus service
(828) 263-1770
and tours.
www.mountainalliance.org
835 Dobbins Road | Banner Elk
(828) 260-7667
www.azaleacarriage.com
Events, Weddings, Parties
& Florists
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Blake C. Pace/Renaissance II
Entertainment and theatrical services: piano,
vocals and sing-alongs are our specialty. Song
and music transcription, event planning and
promotion. Multi-media directing, musical
directing, producing and consultation.
Established 1971.
Blowing Rock
(828) 773-6066
www.blakepace.com
Camp Sky Ranch Events
Nestled in a valley between Boone and Blowing
Rock, Camp Sky Ranch Events is a High Country
treasure. The open-air chapel and rustic dining
hall surround a large, grassy meadow allowing
us to accommodate both indoor and outdoor
events.
634 Sky Ranch Road | Blowing Rock
(828) 264-8600
www.campskyranchevents.com
Boone Rent-All & Parties Too
Since 1972 Boone Rent-All & Parties Too has
enjoyed meeting the rental equipment and
special event needs of residents and visitors
alike. With the best equipment and great
customer service we strive to meet your every
rental need.
1818 Highway 105-421 Bypass | Boone
(828) 264-5000
www.boonerent-all.com
Chair & Equipment Rentals
Now serving the High Country area with unique
tenting and rental concepts for your next
corporate or special event.
1530 N. Wesleyan Blvd. | Rocky Mount
(800) 422-8368
www.chairandequipmentrentals.com
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Financial & Legal Services
Climbing The Walls
A full service florist. We are 1-800-Flowers,
Teleflora and FTD. We do weddings, private and
corporate parties, and garden affairs–our look
is casual elegance with natural style. Serving
Blowing Rock, Boone and Linville. We design
our own containers for special occasions.
(828) 295-9550
di Santi Watson Capua Wilson
& Garrett
Attorneys at law. Real Estate/land titles, business
law and corporations, insurance law, family law,
wills and estates, and interstate land sales.
(828) 264-6126
www.dwc-law.com
Leatherwood Mountains
Leatherwood Mountains is a premier gated
vacation resort and residential community
centrally located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of
North Carolina near Boone and Blowing Rock.
The pristine wilderness, 100 miles of horse and
hiking trails and views that go on forever will steal
your heart. You may never want to leave.
(336) 973-5044
www.lwmtns.com
Edward Jones Investments
We offer numerous investments and services to
help you reach your financial goals, including
smart spending and borrowing options,
retirement, paying for education, estate
considerations and protecting your assets.
Terry D. Eskind
(828) 295-6176
www.edwardjones.com/en_US/fa/index.html&CI
RN=426106
fitness center, lounge and one-block walk to the
center of downtown are as convenient as they are
fun. Plenty of parking, meeting and event rooms,
and indoor and outdoor banquet facilities can
accommodate up to 250 people. This property
is suitable for individual stays, families, group
travel, and for meetings, special events and
wedding festivities.
(828) 295-4300
www.meadowbrook-inn.com
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First Citizens Bank
Main Street across from Town Hall. Full service
bank including mortgages, investments and 24
hour banking. Serving North Carolina since 1898.
We’re small enough to know you, big enough to
serve you. Member FDIC. Telephone Banking:
FC Direct
(828) 295-3162
www.firstcitizens.com
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Robert M. Hess, CPA
Income tax planning, advisory services and tax
preparation for small business and individuals.
Payroll, bookkeeping services, and QuickBooks®
consulting. Management and financial planning
services.
306 Wallingford Street | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-3131
Park Place Florist
Complete floral service to the Blowing Rock area
since 1976. Located in the Shoppes of Watership
Down. Open year-round. Carol Aldridge, owner.
133-3 Morris Street | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-3626
Highlands Union Bank
Don’t lose sight of the customer is more than a
motto for Highlands Union Bank and its staff.
Over the years, the community bank has not lost
sight of that vision– not for a moment. To better
serve your busy schedule, we offer free internet
banking and a host of other services.
(828) 264-7040
www.hubank.com
The Whole Shebang
The Whole Shebang specializes in “Day Of”
wedding planning services. We pull together
every aspect of your vision and handle all of the
details so that your wedding day is beautiful,
memorable, stress-free, and uniquely yours!
(828) 719-9171
www.highcountryweddingplanner.com
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Financial & Legal Services continued
Life Store
In 2009 AF Banking, Insurance and Investments
became LifeStore. The locally owned company
is transitioning with the needs of its customers
and the changes in the market and embracing
a new non-traditional way of doing business.
“We want to help our customers prepare
financially for events in their lives whether
planned or un-planned and offer the products
and services the way they need it.”
(800) 723-4718 | (828) 264-8804
www.golifestore.com
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Piedmont Federal Savings Bank
For over 100 years, Piedmont Federal’s goal has
been a simple one: to help people become
homeowners and save for life’s needs. Our
overall focus is on sound financial solutions and
personalized customer service. Piedmont Federal:
Straightforward, Commonsense Banking.
(828) 264-5244
www.piedmontfederal.com
United Community Bank
Offering a full line of banking services including
checking, savings, loans, mortgage loans, and
online banking. Please come by to meet our
dedicated and knowledgeable staff. We are
committed to providing you with the personalized
customer service you deserve.
(828) 295-8072
www.ucbi.com
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Misty Watson, CPA, PA
Offering professional accounting services to
business, non-profit and individual clients
throughout the High Country.
719-A Greenway Road | Boone
(828) 263-1100
www.mistywatsoncpa.com
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Health Facilities, Products
& Services
Wells Fargo Bank
Complete banking facilities. Serving the Blowing
Rock area since 1937. Member FDIC.
(828) 295-7621
www.wellsfargo.com
Adam E. Hill, DDS
A family practice specializing in preventative,
restorative and cosmetic dentistry. We accept and
file all dental insurance and are a participating
provider with Delta Dental. We will offer a 15%
discount to all new patients that are members of
the Blowing Rock Chamber on their first visit.
123 Little Springs Road | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-9603
www.adamhilldds.com
Robert W. Whatley, CPA
Tax planning and tax return preparation for
individuals, partnerships and corporations.
Monthly accounting services for small businesses.
452-A Sunset Drive | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-3146
AIM: Advanced Illness Management
Palliative care consultative service at home, in
hospital, in long-term-care facility. For serious,
debilitating illnesses: manage symptoms,
improve quality of life. Appropriate at any age,
any point in illness and with other treatments,
therapies.
902 Kirkwood Street, N.W. | Lenoir
(844) myjourney | (828) 754-0101
www.caldwellhospice.org
Yadkin Bank
We take the time to treat customers like people
instead of a collection of account numbers and
access codes. This means that in addition to
offering a complete range of banking services,
we offer personal attention. Visit any of our five
locations in Watauga and Ashe Counties.
Member FDIC.
(828) 265-4333
www.yadkinbank.com
Appalachian Regional Healthcare
System
336 Deerfield Road | Boone
(828) 262-4100
www.apprhs.org
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Blowing Rock Hospital
Blowing Rock Hospital is a private, non-profit
critical access hospital. Established in 1952,
Blowing Rock Hospital provides acute,
intermediate and skilled care– emergency
services, physical therapy, respiratory therapy,
speech therapy and ultrasound services, as well
as long term care.
418 Chestnut Drive | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-3136
www.apprhs.org/locations/blowing-rock-hospital
Blowing Rock Medical Clinic
Family practice, pediatrics, adult medicine,
office surgery and gynecology. A doctor is
available 24-hours a day and you may reach the
doctor on call. Hours: 9am-12pm and 2-5pm
Monday-Friday. and 9am-12pm Saturday.
366 Chesnut Drive | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-3116
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Health Facilities, Products & Services continued
Boone Healing Arts Center
Offering wellness services for the mind, body
and spirit including massage, skincare, Chinese
medicine, health coaching, Rolfing structural
integration, acupuncture, Alexander technique,
psychotherapy, counseling, chiropractic care and
applied kinesiology. Weekly workshops and
classes. Exclusive boutique offering health and
wellness products.
838 State Farm Road | Boone
(828) 386-1172
www.bhacboone.com
Calloway Chiropractic Clinic
240 Highway 105 Ext., Suite 201 | Boone
(828) 355-9858
Dauphine Chiropractic
Glenwood Office Condos
452B Sunset Drive | Blowing Rock
(828) 414-9300
www.dauphinechiropractic.com
Frye Regional Medical Center
Since 1911, Frye Regional Medical Center has
prided itself on delivering quality medicine and
compassionate care. The 355-bed private facility
offers the skill and experience of over 300 active
physicians representing over 35 specialties, as
well as a professional staff of more than 1700
dedicated to providing health care services.
420 North Center Street | Hickory
(828) 315-5752
www.fryemedctr.com
Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care
Since 1982 and now serving the High Country.
Non-profit, Medicare-certified, ACHC-accredited,
patient-focused. Physical, emotional and spiritual
support; 24-hour on-call staff. Hospice and
palliative care services, regardless of ability to
pay, wherever patients call home. Grief support.
902 Kirkwood Street, N.W. | Lenoir
(844) myjourney | (828) 754-0101
www.caldwellhospice.org
OrthoCarolina
Providing full orthopedic services to the High
Country with subspeciality providers for sports
medicine, hand, spine and general orthopedics.
194 Doctors Drive | Boone
(828) 264-1100
www.orthocarolina.com
Village Pharmacy
Prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines,
sundries, gifts, Hallmark, school supplies,
Russell Stover, film processing. Open 9am-5pm,
Monday-Friday, 9am-2pm, Saturday. UPS pickup.
(828) 295-3482
www.boonedrug.com
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Insurance
Media & Marketing
Products & Services
Greystone Insurance Assoc., Inc.
Linda Gilleland, CIC. Superior service, knowledge
of and specialization in multiple insurance
products, and access to the industry’s leading
companies. Honesty, integrity, and courtesy are
just a few of our hallmarks. Our adherence to
these values means you can trust us to help
protect your hard-earned assets. All insurance
lines: business, financial products, homeowners
and automobile.
148 Hwy. 105 Ext., Boone Point, Suite 204 | Boone
(828) 264-2626
www.greystoneins.com
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Advertising Design Systems
Combining art and technology to communicate
ideas with award-winning design. Serving the
High Country for over 35 years.
269 Grand Blvd. | Boone
(828) 264-8060 | (828) 719-7179
Appalachian Signs & Design
A full service custom sign shop, specializing in
carved and dimensional signage: routed and
sandblasted, layered and fabricated, as well as
illuminated cabinets and channel letters, printed
and cut vinyl, graphics and installation. We
approach each and every design with
enthusiasm, and have a genuine interest in
the future success of your business.
(828) 265-1141
www.appalachiansigns.com
State Farm Insurance
Joy Whitlatch, Agent. State Farm Associate Since
1977 and State Farm Agent since 1995. Associate
in Claims. Special Disaster Team Member.
2743-B Highway 105 South | Boone
(877) 811-5330 | (828) 264-5551
www.joywhitlatch.com
Arrive At
Arrive At creates and executes effective and
measurable multi-channel digital marketing
strategies for small businesses. Our systems
are designed to help you find new customers,
increase sales, and create customer loyalty.
Just having a website is no longer enough!
(888) 475-0888 | (828) 737-1428
www.i.arriveat.com
Blowing Rock News
Blowing Rock News is the fastest growing media
company in the High Country, capturing the
“heart” of the life and times of Blowing Rock
and its surrounding communities.
Timely. Comprehensive. Objective.
(828) 262-9850
www.blowingrocknews.com
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The Blowing Rocket/Mountain Times
The High Country’s weekly newspaper, voted
“Best Weekly Newspaper website in the United
States” for news, classified, entertainment,
real estate and local advertising.
130 North Depot Street | Boone | (828) 264-6397
Glenwood Condos | Blowing Rock | (828) 295-7522
www.mountaintimes.com
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Media & Marketing Products & Services continued
Blue Horse Promotions, Inc.
We provide custom imprinted advertising and
promotional products–everything from address
books to zipper pulls, coffee mugs, tote bags,
calendars, pens, magnets and more... teamed
with great customer service.
190 Hidden Shadows | Boone
(828) 265-4438
www.bluehorsepromo.com
Blue Ridge Sign Systems of Boone
Design, manufacture, installation and service of
all types of signage including illuminated, non
illuminated, sandblasted, routed, neon, custom
letters, vinyl, real estate signage, interior ADA
signage, digital graphics, etc. Family owned and
operated in Hickory and Boone. Tucker Hines.
128-A Crocker Road | Boone
(828) 265-0322
Blue Ridge Media Web Design
Providing quality website design and Internet
marketing services. We specialize in Search
Engine Optimization (SEO), so your business
will achieve the top exposure you require to be
successful. Locally owned and operated since
1998. We come highly recommended, are
experienced, and have a proven track record
in the major search engines.
(828) 265-2730
www.BlueRidgeMedia.com
Carolina Mountain Life Magazine
The High Country’s lifestyle magazine. Locally
owned, written and produced. Distribution
includes Watauga and Avery counties and parts
of Mitchell and Ashe. Subscriptions available.
Highlighting stories and subjects for locals and
second homeowners that make the most of
living in the area with tips on the best places to
eat and shop.
PO Box 976 | Linville
(828) 737-0771
www.carolinamountainlifemagazine.com
Creative Printing & Internet Services
Providing you or your business with a variety of
multi-media services including; printing, copying,
and signs and banners, as well as Internet
services, video transfers and conversions, and
audio conversions.
1738 NC Highway 105 Bypass | Boone
(866) 717-7468 | (828) 265-2800
www.creative-printing.com
Go Postal
Featuring signs, banners, shipping/tracking,
courier services, printing, scanning, promotional
products, lamination, apparel, mailbox rental,
graphic design.
207 New Market Center | Boone
(828) 262-0027
www.gopostal.com
High Country Press
High Country Press is a free weekly community
news publication providing regional news, events,
music, movie times and classifieds listings for the
High Country.
130 North Depot Street | Boone
(828) 264-2262
www.hcpress.com
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High Country Radio
High Country Radio comprises six radio stations
in Watauga, Avery and Ashe Counties. WATA-AM
1450, Boone; Glory 1130 WECR-AM, Newland; Mix
102.3 WECR-FM, Beech Mountain; NewsTalk 1200
WXIT, Blowing Rock; Highway 106 WMMY-FM,
Jefferson and Oldies 100.7 WZJS-FM, Banner Elk.
(800) 942-1061 | (828) 264-2411
www.goblueridge.net
Meridian Agency
Advertising solutions for small businesses.
Affordable design, Web design, advertising
consulting, publications and more. Let us design
a logo, letterhead, business card, brochure,
catalog, Web site or whatever you need and get
excellent customer service. Specializing in
tourism marketing.
Brevard | (828) 577-4832
www.themeridianagency.com
LWT Creative
Specializing in graphic design for print media
including advertising, corporate identity, branding,
and marketing collateral. Offering a fresh
innovative visual communication perspective
tailored to your specific business needs, LWT
Creative can help your business succeed in a
cost-efficient and creative manner.
1663 Green Hill Road | Blowing Rock
(828) 729-8630
www.lwtcreative.com
Mountain Television Network
“Your Active SuperStation” broadcasting in 23
counties, 12 cable networks, 1.7 million people.
Daily access to the goings on, both in the High
Country and the communities we serve.
MTN–More Local–More Affordable.
643F Greenway Road | Boone
(828) 262-0990
www.mtn18.com
Precision Printing
Amazing, fast, customer service! Four-color
printing. On the spot brochures. Fast signs.
Copies. Huge archival art giclees. DVD’s.
Bulk mailing.
(828) 265-0004
www.precisionprintinggroup.com
M-Prints
Custom imprinted and embroidered sportswear.
Exclusive area designs are available. Hours:
8am-5:30pm, Monday-Thursday and 8am-5pm,
Friday. Weekend hours limited (call ahead).
Serving the High Country since 1991.
713 W. King Street | Boone
(828) 265-4929
www.m-printsinc.com
Pulp Printhouse
The most advanced commercial printer in the
region. Our services include creation, digital
computer-to-plate, high quality Heidelberg
presses, finishing services, direct image
mailing services.
1706 West State Street | Bristol, TN
(800) 264-5934 | (423) 764-5751
www.getpulp.com
Main Street Marketing
Serving Blowing Rock with promotion projects
including the High Country Tourist Map, the MSM
Buy-One-Get-One-Free dining pass, the Watauga
High School sports calendar and pocket
schedule, the original ASU coupon book,
business consulting, and more since 1989.
215 Boone Heights Drive, Suite 202 | Boone
(828) 263-0095
www.mainstreetmarketingboone.com
ToddsCalendar.Com
Online community calendar, with searchable
categories so you can easily discover what is
happening this weekend, next month, and
beyond. See event locations, get maps, upload
to your other calendars, even send yourself an
email reminder. And, anyone can post a public
event. It’s FREE!
(828) 964-5404
www.toddscalendar.com
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Municipal & Government Photography & Video
Services
Blowing Rock Fire Department
(828) 295-5218 (non emergency)
Boone Portraits
Locally owned and operated. Never any sitting
fees, you only pay for the pictures you want. We
also offer same day printing. Call and book your
appointment today.
159 Winklers Creek Road | Boone
(828) 386-1310
www.booneportraits.com
Blowing Rock Police Department
187 Park Avenue | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-5212 (non emergency)
Blowing Rock Post Office
(828) 295-3589
Emily Angle Photography
Images that touch your heart, including romantic
wedding storybooks, bridal portraiture, unique
family portraits, high school seniors, commercial
and special events. Over 20 years of experience
dedicated to creating memories you will treasure.
Active member of Professional Photographers of
North Carolina. Studio or location of your choice.
(828) 263-8850
www.anglephotography.com
Blowing Rock Town Hall
(828) 295-5200
www.townofblowingrock.com
High Country Council of Governments
The multi-county planning and development
agency for the counties of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery,
Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey. Rick
Herndon, Executive Director.
(828) 265-5434
www.regiond.org
Lonnie’s Photography
Lonnie Webster believes that photojournalism is
the art of photographing a verb. Specializes in
using photojournalism perspectives to capture
personalities and real emotions of people and
events to tell the story. Family photographs,
seniors, portraits, corporate events and special
occasions. Lonnie is an active member of the
Professional Photographers of North Carolina.
Appointments required.
(828) 295-7983
www.lonniesphotography.com
High Country Workforce Development
Board
A business-led organization serving as the
catalyst for workforce development in Alleghany,
Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes and
Yancey Counties.
(828) 265-5439
www.highcountrywdb.com
Todd Bush Photography
Since 1990 Todd Bush has been photographing
scenes, businesses, homes and lifestyles of the
Blue Ridge based from his High Country
commercial photography studio/gallery. His
images have appeared worldwide. Call Todd,
or visit his website, for scenic or advertising
photography.
2989-C Tynecastle Highway | Banner Elk
(828) 898-8088
www.bushphoto.com
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Products & Services
Professional & Personal Products & Services continued
Better Business Bureau
500 West 5th Street, Suite 202 | Winston-Salem
(800) 777-8348
www.nwnc.bbb.org
27 E Words That Will Change Your
Life by Susan Farah
With 25+ years in healthcare, life management,
coaching and mentoring, Farah encourages and
empowers others to reach their full potential. This
book will help you take an honest look at your life
and your level of engagement to live more honestly
and fully aligned with your life purpose.
(828) 467-9418
www.youtu.be/yB-FfM0Xd3Y
Blowing Rock Self Storage
Two convenient in-town locations. 24-7 access,
lighted and paved. Unit sizes from 5’ x 10’ to
20’ x 30’ available.
(828) 295-0996
Blowing Rock Service Station
Blowing Rock’s oldest full-service station.
Offering the finest in service and parts and a
wide selection of tires. Mechanic on duty.
Wrecker service.
(828) 295-7662
Air Haven Limo & Trolley
Offering a 30 passenger trolley, a classic original
Excalibur convertible and a comfortable limousine
van, a 4x4 Excursion or a Mercedes executive
limo. We do airport shuttles in multiple luxury
vehicles, local pick-ups and drop-offs, weddings,
sightseeing tours, and nights out on the town.
Old time service with extraordinary vehicles.
(828) 265-2504
www.AirhavenLimo.com
Boone Ford Lincoln
Sales, Leasing, Service, Parts and Collision Center.
(866) 230-0169 | (828) 264-6111
www.boonefordlincolnmercury.com
Airlie Enterprises, LLC
Blowing Rock | (828) 295-0164
Boone Independent Restaurants
240 Shadowline Drive, #4 | Boone
(828) 719-8693
www.booneindependentrestaurants.com
Appalachian Mini Storage
Located off Highway 321, 1.5 miles north of
Blowing Rock, next to 3 Rivers Building Supply.
Fenced, security lights, and security gate.
Manager on site 9am-1pm. Sizes:10’ x 10’
through 10’ x 20’.
187 Mack Hampton Road | Blowing Rock
(828) 265-1800
Cape Fear Consulting
Cape Fear Consulting provides consulting
services, support and chemistry striving to
assist industry and municipalities in achieving
their production and environmental goals.
(336) 222-5991
www.capefearwatertreatment.com
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home
& Crematory
Traditional funeral and cremation services (on
site); in-state and out-of-state; pre-need funeral
planning; monuments and markers; personalized
service.
194 Queen Street | Boone
(828) 264-8888
www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com
Community Barter Exchange
Your High Country B2B Barter Company. It
worked when we were kids... it works even better
now. Wouldn’t it be great to get the things you
need by simply trading the products or services
you have? In today’s world, savvy business owners
do just that, they barter. Bartering increases cash
flow and brings new business. Blowing Rock
Chamber Members can Join CBX for FREE.
(828) 773-1906
www.communitybarterexchange.com
Better Alternatives
Computer sales and service. Accounting software
and networking. Servicing Boone and Blowing
Rock since 1989. Consulting services available.
1209 Cedar Valley Church Road | Lenoir
(828) 758-8164
www.betteralternativesinc.com
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Country Home Concierge
A home personal attendant company for the
full-time, part- time and seasonal homeowner.
We are here to give you peace of mind. From pre
and post visit preparations to coordinating home
projects to running your busy errands– no job is
too small or too large.
(828) 719-7551
www.countryhomeconcierge.com
Heartland Payment Systems
Offering secure credit and card processing, payroll,
loyalty, mobile and e-commerce solutions and
business services to businesses, educational
facilities and municipalities.
(828) 414-1741
www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com
The Hickory Hop
Why drive when you can HOP? Service to the
Charlotte Airport. Serving Blowing Rock and Boone.
3101 9th Avenue NW | Hickory
(828) 327-2340
www.hickoryhop.com
Critcher’s Wildlife Control
A wildlife damage control company providing
safe, humane removal/relocation of unwanted
wildlife on properties in the High Country. We
also provide animal exclusion and repair work
to homes, businesses, and properties.
380 Pine Brook Place | Wilkesboro
(828) 963-3550
www.critcherwildlife.com
The High Country Association
of Realtors
2348 Highway 105, Suite 3 | Boone
(828) 262-5437
www.highcountryrealtors.org
Dougnet Computer Consulting
Dougnet is your “honest, dependable, and
affordable computer consultants for the High
Country.” We specialize in computer sales,
service, repair, networking, Web design and
much more. Serving both business and
residential customers in our goal to provide the
best customer satisfaction possible through our
dependable technicians.
375 Highway 105 Ext., Suite 4 | Boone
(828) 264-0959
www.dougnetconsulting.com
KS Professional Computer Solutions
Offering technical support, website design and
creation, advertising assistance, design services,
dial-up, and complete residential and business
installation and setup. We recycle broken or
unwanted computers and distribute refurbished
PCs to local families in need. We offer student
and non-profit discounts.
159 Winklers Creek | Boone
(828) 355-5526
www.kspcs.com
Hampton Funeral Service, Inc.
A full-service funeral home offering traditional
services, burial and cremation services,
pre-arranged services as well as offering
monuments and memorials. Proudly serving
the counties of Watauga, Ashe, Avery, Caldwell,
Wilkes and Johnson County, TN.
(828) 264-7100
www.hamptonfuneralservice.com
Modern Subaru of Boone
Modern Subaru is part of Modern Automotive out
of Winston-Salem, NC, a family-owned automotive
group established in 1933. The Fowler family is
proud to offer the Subaru product to the High
Country and invites you to experience the
“Modern” difference.
199 Highway 105 Ext. | Boone
(888) 693-1304 | (828) 264-0675
www.modernsubaru.com
Handel Barr Consulting
We help build lasting improvement in business
and organization performance. We offer workshops, coaching, consulting and training on sales,
marketing, leadership, customer service, cash
flow and strategic planning.
(828) 295-8022
www.handelbarr.net
Modern Toyota of Boone
Modern Toyota of Boone is part of Modern
Automotive, a family-owned automotive group
established in 1933 in Winston-Salem, NC. Winner
of the restigious Toyota President’s Award for
customer service every year since we opened.
665 East King Street | Boone
(828) 264-1491
www.moderntoyotaofboone.com
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Park Place Hair Design
Hair care services for men, women, and children.
Wigs, hairpieces and professional products.
Walk-ins welcome, appointments preferred.
Open year-round Monday-Friday 10am-3pm.
Sherry Davis, Owner/Operator.
379-2 Sunset Drive | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-9767
WJ Office City
Serving the area since 1976. Office supplies and
furniture, copiers, printers, faxes, and service
department. Ask us about the WJ way. You’ll see
the difference.
118 South Big Valley Street | Boone
(828) 264-3283
www.wjoffice.com
Simanovich Protection Dog
World-class trained German Shepherds. With over
30 years experience on top of numerous wins in
International dog training competitions, Wayne
Simanovich and his team boast top-notch reviews
and references for protection dog training.
2618 Emmanuel Church Road | Conover
(828) 465-0760
www.simanovich.com
Tourism
Ashe County Chamber of Commerce
303 East Second Street | West Jefferson
(888) 343-2743 | (336) 846-9550
www.ashechamber.com
Avery County Chamber of Commerce
4501 Tynecastle Highway, #2 | Banner Elk
(800) 972-2183 | (828) 898-5605
www.averycounty.com
Tri-Cities Regional Airport
Serving Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia,
Western North Carolina and Eastern Kentucky.
Offering nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale,
Cincinnati, Atlanta, Charlotte, Detroit, Memphis
and Orlando on Allegiant Air, Delta Connection,
Northwest Airlink and US Airways Express.
2525 Highway 75 | Blountville, TN
(423) 325-6000
www.TRIflight.com
132 Park Avenue
(800) 295-7851 | (828) 295-7851
www.blowingrocknc.com
Blowing Rock Tourism Development
Authority
159 Chestnut Street | Blowing Rock
(828) 295-4636
www.blowingrock.com
The Webb Company U.S. DOT #746313, ICC MC #339335, C - #2291
The premier moving and storage company that
is licensed, bonded and insured! Specializing
in receiving, storage and delivery of antiques
and fine furniture. Local and long distance.
60,000 sq ft climate controlled storage.
125 Dick Watson Road | Deep Gap
(828) 264-9322
www.thewebbcompany.com
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce
870 West King Street, Suite A | Boone
(800) 852-9506 | (828) 264-2225
www.boonechamber.com
High Country Host
(828) 264-1299
www.mountainsofnc.com
Watauga County Christmas Tree
Association
Representing Christmas tree growers in Watauga
County and promoting the sustainable production
of Fraser fir– the ‘Cadillac’ of Christmas trees.
Grown at an ideal elevation, Watauga County
Fraser firs are cultivated on family farms with
environmentally friendly practices. The association is actively engaged in marketing our highquality Christmas trees and strengthening our
local agricultural economy.
(828) 264-3061
www.wataugachristmastrees.org
Watauga County Tourism Development
Authority
(828) 266-1345
www.exploreboonearea.com
Wilkes County Chamber of Commerce
717 Main Street | North Wilkesboro
(336) 838-8662
www.wilkesnc.org
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Utility Companies
& Communications
Utility Companies & Communications continued
Blue Ridge Electric Membership
Corporation
The largest electric cooperative in North Carolina
Appalachian Energy
The only “local” heating oil distributor in Blowing and one of the largest in the nation. Headquartered
in Lenoir, the co-op serves more than 57,000
Rock. Fuel oil and kerosene delivery. Propane
customers across northwestern North Carolina.
cylinder refills. Automatic delivery service.
Organized in 1936 by local people who helped
Commercial and residential. Competitive rates
electrify rural America, Blue Ridge Electric
and budget pay programs. 24-hour emergency
service. Blowing Rock Oil, a division of Appalachian continues to serve the people who also own this
cooperative–the customers.
Energy a subsidiary of GB Energy.
8056 Valley Blvd | Blowing Rock
(828) 264-8894
2228 Old Highway 421 South | Boone
www.blueridgeemc.com
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(828) 295-9563 | (828) 262-3637
www.gbenergy.com
Blue Ridge Energies
Propane gas supplier and full line hearth products
dealer with local showroom.
(828) 264-3521
www.blueridgeenergies.com
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Carolina West Wireless
Carolina West Wireless was formed in 1991
and is owned by a partnership consisting of
SkyLine Telephone, Surry Telephone and Wilkes
Telecommunications. Headquartered in
Wilkesboro, Carolina West Wireless provides
its customers in 10 western NC counties with
innovative technology including data and mobile
services, the latest wireless equipment and
competitive wireless plans that provide national
coverage.
276-D Watauga Village Drive | Boone
(800) 235-5007 | (828) 264-5007
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SkyLine Membership Corporation
SkyLine, a local telecommunications cooperative,
and its subsidiary, SkyBest Communications,
offer local and long distance telephone services,
broadband Internet, monitored security systems,
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157 Seven Devils Road | Banner Elk
(Foscoe Community)
(800) 759-2226 | (828) 963-1350
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Charter Business
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755 George Wilson Road | Boone
(800) 314-7195 | (828) 505-4125
www.charter-business.com
Important Phone Numbers
Police Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (828) 295-5212
Fire Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (828) 295-5218
Blowing Rock Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (828) 295-3136
Town Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (828) 295-5200
Planning & Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (828) 295-5240
Robbins Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (828) 295-5224
Blowing Rock School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (828) 295-3204
Parks & Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (828) 295-5222
US 321 Widening Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (828) 964-3260
95
Alphabetical Listing of Members
Banner Elk Winery & Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Barking Rock Pet Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Barnette Builders, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Barter Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Best Cellar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 46, 57
Better Alternatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Better Business Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Big Mo’s BBQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Bistro Roca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Blackberry Creek Mattress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Blake C. Pace/Renaissance II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Blowing Rock ABC Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Blowing Rock Ale House & Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 64, 57
Blowing Rock Ale House Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 57
Blowing Rock Antique Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
The Blowing Rock Attraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Blowing Rock Brewing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 65, 57
Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Blowing Rock Community Club Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Blowing Rock Community Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Blowing Rock Conference Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Blowing Rock Country Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Blowing Rock Estate Jewelry & Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 26
Blowing Rock Fire Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Blowing Rock Floors & Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Blowing Rock Frameworks & Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Blowing Rock Furniture Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Blowing Rock Gallery of Homes & Land . . . . . . . . . . . . 71, 71
Blowing Rock Garden Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Blowing Rock Historical Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Blowing Rock Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Blowing Rock Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Blowing Rock Jazz Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Blowing Rock Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 65
Blowing Rock Medical Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Blowing Rock Methodist Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Blowing Rock News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87, 88
Blowing Rock Parks & Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Blowing Rock Police Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Blowing Rock Post Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Blowing Rock Produce & Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Blowing Rock Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 72
Blowing Rock Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 73
Blowing Rock Refuge Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Blowing Rock Resort Rentals & Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 72
Blowing Rock School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Our advertisers page numbers are listed in green.
100 West Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 32
1861 Farmhouse Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
1861 Farmhouse Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
27 E Words That Will Change Your Life
by Susan Farah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
4 Forty Four, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68, 68
9 Lives Antiques & Collectables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
A Bear’s Den at Timber Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
A Little TLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
A-1 Termite & Pest Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
A.C.E.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Ada’s Cottages of Blowing Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Adam E. Hill, DDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Advertising Design Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Aho Gap Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
AIM: Advanced Illness Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Air Haven Limo & Trolley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81, 91
Airlie Enterprises, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Almost Rodeo Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Alpen Acres Motel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Alpine Escape Cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Alpine Village Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 43
Alta Vista Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
An Appalachian Summer Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12
Anderson Mountain Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Antler Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Appalachian Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Appalachian Evergreens Choose & Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Appalachian Mini Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System . . . . . . . . . 85, 86
Appalachian Signs & Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Appalachian Ski Mtn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Appalachian State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Appalachian/Brian Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Apple Hill Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Arrive At . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Art & Artifacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Art of Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Ashe County Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Ashe High Country Realty, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory. . . . . . . . . . . 91
Avery County Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Azalea Carriage Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Azalea Garden Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Baird House Bed & Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Bald Guy Brew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Banner Elk Inn, B&B & Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
96
Carriage Trade Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Casa Rustica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 57
Celeste’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Celtic Cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Chair & Equipment Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Char Modern American Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Charter Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Cheeseburgers Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Cherokee Forest Mountain Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Chestnut Grille Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 45, 58
Chetola Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 43, 49, 51, 33, 48, 62
Chick-Fil-A of Boone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Christmas in Blowing Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 20
Christopher’s Wine & Cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Classic Stone Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Clemens Welding & Machine Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Climbing The Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Comfort Suites - Boone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Community Barter Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Country Home Concierge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Courtyard by Marriott - Boone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Couture By Finley House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Creative Printing & Internet Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Crestwood Inn, Restaurant & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 63, 44
Critcher’s Wildlife Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Cross Trade International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Dauphine Chiropractic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
David Wray/Blowing Rock Resort Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
di Santi Watson Capua Wilson & Garrett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Dianne Davant & Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Diversified Building Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Divide Tavern & Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 45, 58
Doc’s Rocks Gem Mine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Doncaster Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Dougnet Computer Consulting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Dulcimer Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 19
Dutch Creek Trails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Dylan’s Hearts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Echota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Edge of the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Edward Jones Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Elk Creek Outfitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 28
Emily Angle Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
The English Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Ensemble Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 12
Enterline & Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Erick’s Cheese & Wine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 65
Fairfield Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Faith Bridge United Methodist Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Fall Creek Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 39
Blowing Rock Self Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Blowing Rock Service Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Blowing Rock Tourism Development Authority . . . . . . . . 93
Blowing Rock Town Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Blowing Rock Woman’s Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
The Blowing Rocket/Mountain Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Blue Bear Mountain Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Blue Heaven Resort Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 49
Blue Horse Promotions, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation . . . . . 94, 94
Blue Ridge Energies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Blue Ridge Learning Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Blue Ridge Media Web Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Blue Ridge Mountain Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74, 76
Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79, 79
Blue Ridge Realty & Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Blue Ridge Sign Systems of Boone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Blue Ridge Soap Shed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Bob Timberlake at Chetola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 48
Bolick Family Pottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Boone Cabin Rentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Boone Ford Lincoln. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Boone Golf Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Boone Healing Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Boone Independent Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Boone Paint & Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Boone Portraits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Boone Rent-All & Parties Too . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Boxwood Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Bradley G. Dowdy, AIA - Architect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Brittany Edsall Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Brook-Haven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Buffalo Tavern Bed & Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Bush Carpet Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Cabin at Kilkelly’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cabin Fever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 25, 25
Cabins at Zydeco Moon Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Caldwell Community College &
Technical Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Calloway Chiropractic Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Camp Sky Ranch Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Canyons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 60
Cape Fear Consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Carlton Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Carolina Cabin Rentals, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Carolina Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Carolina Mountain Life Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Carolina West Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
97
Hillwinds Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 47
Holiday Inn Express of Blowing Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Hollar’s Construction Company, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Homestead Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Horn In The West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Hound Ears Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Incredible Toy Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Indulge at Papa Joe’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Inn at Ragged Gardens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 46, 57
J.W. Tweeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Jenkins Realtors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Jenkins Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 40
Jerry Starnes, Broker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Kilwin’s Chocolates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Kohler Enterprises Real Estate, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Kojay’s Café & Coffee Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
KS Professional Computer Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Larry’s Coffee @ The Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Last Straw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 26, 22
Lazy Bear Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Leatherwood Mountains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 83
Leatherwood Stables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Ledford House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Lees-McRae Summer Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Life Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84, 84
Linville Caverns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Linville Falls Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Longevity Electrical Service, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Lonnie’s Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Lovill House Inn Bed & Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
LWT Creative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Lyons Construction & Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
M-Prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Main Street Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Main Street Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Makoto’s Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Mast Farm Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 61
Mast General Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 22, 13
Meadowbrook Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 51, 83, 52, 82
Meridian Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Middle Fork Greenway Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Misty Watson, CPA, PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Modern Subaru of Boone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Modern Toyota of Boone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Monkee’s of Blowing Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 17, 32
Morning Star Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mount Sinai Cabin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Mountain Aire Golf Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 30
Mountain Alliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Mountain Construction Enterprises. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Mountain Heritage Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
The Fig Leaf Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Firethorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
First Baptist Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
First Citizens Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83, 84
Flintlock Campground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Foggy Rock Eatery & Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Food Lion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Footsloggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 28
Foscoe Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Foundation Repair Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
French-Swiss Ski College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Frye Regional Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Gadabouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Gaines Kiker Silversmith/Goldsmith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Gamekeeper Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Get Unleashed Pawtique & Tees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Gideon Ridge Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 61, 36
The Gilded Lily By Patra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Go Postal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Grace Ridge Retirement Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Grandfather Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Grandfather Mountain Campground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Grandfather Trout Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Grandfather Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 65
Greater Foscoe Mining Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Green Park Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 45, 58
Gregory Alan’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 25, 32
Greystone Insurance Assoc., Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87, 87
Hampton Funeral Service, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Handel Barr Consulting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Hanna’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 10
Handtiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 21
Hastings House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Hatchet Jack’s Trading Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hawksnest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Heartland Payment Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Hemlock Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 46
Hickory Furniture Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 26
The Hickory Hop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Hickory Park Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Hidden Valley Motel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
The High Country Association of Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
High Country Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
High Country Council of Governments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
High Country Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
High Country Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
High Country Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
High Country United Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
High Country Workforce Development Board . . . . . . . . . . 90
High Mountain Expeditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 29
Highlands Union Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
98
Sister Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Six Pence Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61, 62
Sky Valley Zip Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SkyLine Membership Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95, 94
Slopeside Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Southmarke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 32
The Spa at Chetola Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 33, 48
The Spa at Crestwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 44
Speckled Trout Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
The Spice & Tea Exchange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Spivey Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70, 69
St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
State Farm Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Stick Boy Bread Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Stick Boy Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Subway of Blowing Rock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Suddreth Cottage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Sugar Mountain Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Sunalei Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Sunset Tee’s & Hattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Susan Freshcorn, Broker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Sweet Season B&B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Sweetgrass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Sweeting Appraisal Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Swiss Mtn. Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
The Table at Crestwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 63
Take Heart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tanger Outlet Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Tazmaraz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Tervis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Timberlake’s at Chetola Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63, 48, 62
Todd Bush Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
ToddsCalendar.Com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
The Rock Sports Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
The Town Tavern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Traditions Pottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tri-Cities Regional Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Tucked Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 12
Tweetsie Railroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 16
Twigs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Ugga Mugga Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
United Community Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84, 85
Unwound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Valle Crucis Bed & Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
The Victorian Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Vidalia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Village Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 62
Village Hardware at Blowing Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Village Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 47
Village Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Mountain Home Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Mountain Television Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Mountainaire Inn & Log Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 49, 41
Mustard Seed Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 22
Mystery Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
neaco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23
The New Public House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 60
The New Public House & Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 60
OASIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Old World Galleries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 27
OrthoCarolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Outback Steakhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 60
Papa Joe’s Italian-American Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Park Place Florist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Park Place Hair Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Parkway Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Parkway Craft Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 22, 15
Peabody’s Wine & Beer Merchants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 65
Peddler Steakhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Pell Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Pepper’s Restaurant & Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Performing Arts Series at ASU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 12
Picnic at the Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Piedmont Federal Savings Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Post House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 41
Precision Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Pulp Printhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Quail Hollow in Blowing Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Redeux Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Restaurant G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61, 36
Ridgeway Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 47
River & Earth Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 30
Rivercross Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rivergirl Fishing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Riverside Log Cabin Rentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Robert M. Hess, CPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Robert W. Whatley, CPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Rock Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
The Rock Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61, 60
Rotary Club of Blowing Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Rowland’s at Westglow Resort & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61, 50
The Rug Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Rustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 23
Samaritan’s Purse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Serves You Right. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 24, 32
Servpro of Avery & Watauga Counties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Shops at the Martin House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Simanovich Protection Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Simplicity at the Mast Farm Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 61
99
Village Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74, 74
Vincent Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
VPC Builders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Vx3 Trail Rides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Wahoo’s Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Walking Tours of Blowing Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Watauga County Arts Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Watauga County Chapter of the American
Red Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Watauga County Christmas Tree Association . . . . . . . . . . 93
Watauga County Habitat for Humanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Watauga County Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Watauga County Tourism Development
Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Watauga Education Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Watauga Humane Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
The Webb Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
We’re Good Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Wells Fargo Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Western Youth Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Westglow Resort & Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 51, 50
The Whole Shebang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Wilkes County Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Willow Creek Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Wine To Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
WJ Office City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Women’s Fund Of The Blue Ridge, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Woodlands Barbecue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 62
Yadkin Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Zapfitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Listing of Our Residential Members
Sabrina Austin
Ron Autrey
Chuck & Kyle Ball
Anne & Norris Barnes
John Beall
Jim Burgess
Susan Burnett
Janice Burns
Jim & Helen Cain
Judge & Mrs Bob Collier
Bill & Betsy Collins
Jon & Bryan Commander
Doug & Barbara Crisp
Ann Denton
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Dulaney
Paul & Brenda Fairbetter
David Fite
Bill & Joellyn Gibbons
Leigh Giles
Sarah Gilley
Annette Goudeau
Marilyn Green
Russell & Suzanne Guerin
Bill & Marianne Hall
Don & Loretta Hubble
Trish Hutchens
Hursell Keener
John Lacy
Dena Lutz
Bragg Mcleod
Houck & K.B. Medford
Congressman & Mrs. John Mica
Linde Mullis
Kitty Norris
Ralph & Elizabeth Patterson
Virginia Powell
Anthony Pressley
Mr. & Mrs David Rankin
Montie Ratcliffe
Stephen Rauchfuss
Anne Rodman
Alice Roess
Fon & Mac Rogers
Jim Rountree
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Robert & Patricia Sevier
Dr. Edwina Shealy
Thomas Shealy
Ann Smart
Homer & Caroline Smith
Jim Smith
Victoria Smith
Larose Spooner
Genie Starnes
Jim Steele
Mr. & Mrs. M.E. Stephens III
Cullie & Sylvia Tarleton
James Teasley
Pam Washer
Larry Watson
Dr. John Weems
George & Betsy Wilcox
Walter & Jean Wilkinson
Jim Williams
Virginia Yates
Albert Yount
Join Us!
The mountain village of Blowing Rock is a town for all seasons: cool in the
summer months, dazzling colors in the fall, a Currier and Ives portrait in the winter
and a festival of wildflowers in the spring.
Guests return year after year to sink into the peace of these spectacular
mountains and experience a picture-postcard-perfect town with flower boxes filled
with geraniums, folks enjoying a quiet moment in the park or to experience one of
our fabulous events or festivals.
Blowing Rock just seems to get better with time!
Blowing Rock’s Wine & Food Festival: “Top 20 Event”
Symphony by the Lake: “Top 20 Event”
– Southeastern Tourism Society –
WinterFest: “Top 20 Winter Event”
– AAA Magazine –
Blowing Rock
Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 406 | 132 Park Avenue | Blowing Rock, NC 28605
828/295-7851
www.BlowingRock.com | www.BlowingRockNCChamber.com
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828/295-7851
www.BlowingRock.com
PO Box 406 | 132 Park Avenue
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Blowing Rock
Chamber of Commerce

Blowing Rock, NC

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