About Avery County, NC

The 32nd annual Woolly Worm Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday October 17 and 18 at the Banner Elk Elementary School in downtown Banner Elk. Hours are Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Sunday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for kids 5-12. Kids are 5 are admitted free. There is lots to do at the festival. You have your usual vendors with crafts and food plus rides, a One Mile Fun Wun and a 5 Mile Woolly Worm Woad Wace and the big highlight of the event is the Woolly worm races. For more information, visit www.woollyworm.com

Impressive is the best way to describe the Banner Elk/Blowing Rock area of Western North Carolina. Wow. Progressive with a capital P. If I didn't have very special plans at The Swag on Wednesday, I would be heading to the horse show in Blowing Rock.

A few days ago I wrote about the tour of The Headwaters at Banner Elk that Margie Casey and I enjoyed last week:

• The Headwaters at Banner Elk … Exceeding Your Expectations.

My video camera was with me on the tour, and here is the YouTube video I just posted.

Follow The Headwaters blog here.

The Headwaters at Banner Elk Featured in High Country Home Resource Guide.

If you want your own tour, call John Haynes (828-733-8687), fill out The Headwaters Contact Us page, or reach John via email: john@headwatersnc.com. Please tell him Susie sent you.

Some of my other websites:

• HORSEALICIOUS
• Breaking Horse News
• Breaking Asheville News

Original posted on Bucking the Real Estate Trend.

John Haynes, the Developer of The Headwaters at Banner Elk, took time out of his busy schedule to take Margie Casey and I on an afternoon tour of his exceptional development Saturday, which development, by the way, is very active (seriously), not only with new owners’ homes under construction, but with active, buying customers. Banner Elk is about 2 hours from Maggie Valley. Why (in one word) is The Headwaters at Banner Elk actually busy, even in this market? I came away knowing – VALUE. No kidding. Your expectations will actually be exceeded. Some of the present features are:

• Lakes (2) and Parks
• Views
• Paved Roads
• Staffed Gatehouse
• Maintained Trails
• Waterfalls
• Lots 1 to 4 acres
• Elevation 3100′ to 3900′
• Clubhouse
• Fiber Optics Based Internet and TV
• 12 minutes to Dining, Shopping, etc.

Future features? Tennis Courts, Spa, Pool and (quite possibly) an Equestrian Center.

Please enjoy the slideshow of photos I took Saturday. The interior, deck and view photos were taken at The Headwaters Clubhouse, and most of the other photos were taken at one of the lakes. See a video about the property on The Headwaters website.

Follow The Headwaters blog here.

The Headwaters at Banner Elk Featured in High Country Home Resource Guide.

If you want your own tour, call John Haynes (828-733-8687), fill out The Headwaters Contact Us page, or reach John via email: john@headwatersnc.com. Please tell him Susie sent you.

• HORSEALICIOUS
• Breaking Horse News
• Breaking Asheville News

Original posted on Bucking the Real Estate Trend.

I just discovered the best Italian restaurant in the high country of western North Carolina. If you're ever in Boone, Blowing Rock or Banner Elk you must stop in and see Elliott at Bella's Restaurant. Coming from Boone you take Hwy 105 south to Tynecastle and turn east on Hwy 184 like heading to Banner Elk and in about half a mile you turn right into the Food Lion parking lot where you'll see Bella's on the right. Run by a great Italian family they have the cuisine down pat. I recommend the lasagna. Great bar by the way too if you're looking for a friendly place to stop in a have a drink. Mangiare bene! Ciao Bella!

3585 Tynecastle Hwy
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 898-9022

Evening Everyone,

Just wanted to introduce and share a little information about myself. I have been married for 22 years this Valentine's Day and my husband Philip and I have 2 children, ages 18 and 16, that wechose to homeschool since 2nd grade. It was a wonderful adventure for all of us. However, we wonder..."where did the years go?" We are starting to feel the pains of becoming empty nesters, but have been told to embrace the moment because before we know it... we'll be Grandparents! !

I love to volunteer in my community; (so much so, my kids love to tease me bout writing a book they would dubb "Growing up with a Mom who couldn't say NO! lol) I am a Kiwanis, belong to our 2 Chamber of Commerces, and partake in all of the exciting events that our quaint little hometown has to offer. Doing so is not only fun, but a great way to network and meet new clients and ultimately make new friends.

My nickname is "little Dean" and it was given to me because I am 4'8" tall (short...), lol, but my husband likes to tell me that what I am lacking in height, I definitely make up for in spunk.!!

I really enjoy the Real Estate business mostly because I like to have fun and meet new people and truly enjoy playing matchmaker, in this case, helping others find just the right home or lot for them. (although I have been known to play cupid from time to time as well) When listing a property , I become emotionally attached to it as if it were my own home I was trying to sell, and thus put all of my heart and soul into marketing and showing it.

Well, I look forward to hearing from you, and if I can answer any questions you may have, please feel free to ask away. I will do my best to assist you.