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For 13 years now, the Assault on the Carolinas, which takes place in beautiful Brevard, North Carolina, has served as one of the Pisgah Forest Rotary Club’s annual fundraisers. It is the perfect opportunity for cycling enthusiasts to enjoy their favorite sport while supporting the Rotary Club’s efforts to serve the youth and community of Transylvania County.

This year’s event will take place on April 14th, beginning at approximately 9:00 a.m. Your exact start time will depend on whether you choose the 100k, 60k, or 40k ride. The 100k ride is intended for serious, experienced cyclists ready for a challenge that benefits a good cause. It will take you through mountains and valleys in both North and South Carolina, at one point going uphill for 6 miles at Caesar’s Head.

The 60k ride offers a good challenge for intermediate cyclists, and the 40k ride takes you on a relatively gentle ride through the scenic river valleys of beautiful Transylvania County. No matter which ride you choose, the event will begin at the Water Oak Suites Building at the corner of East Main and Johnson Streets in Brevard, NC. All of the courses are well-marked and have fully-stocked rest stops with bathrooms. There will be traffic support at all major intersections along the route, and a hot lunch will be waiting for you upon your return.

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To experience the arts and cultural events of the Brevard area, look no further than the Brevard Music Center. The Brevard Music Center is situated in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina and is one of America's premier summer training programs for high school and college students every summer, culminating in a series of concerts open to the general public.

Not content to only share music during one part of the year, the Brevard Music Center also holds free concerts the first Monday of every month from October through May, with the exception of January. These free concerts take place at 12:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, which is at 22 Fisher Road in Brevard, North Carolina.

On February 6, the concert series will feature Steve Cohen, professor of clarinet at Northwestern University. In addition to his university teaching, he performs and teaches master classes throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Korea. He was the principal clarinetist with the New Orleans Symphony, later known as the Louisiana Philharmonic, from 1975 to 2004. Accompanying him is pianist Katherine Palmer, who has taught at the Brevard Music Center and remains an active chamber musician. Together they will be performing chamber pieces by Francis Poulenc, Benjamin Britten, Ennio Morricone, and others.

On March 5, the concert series will play host to the Blair Quartet, one of the most-acclaimed string quartets in the United States, who will be playing Schubert’s Quartet No. 14, “Death and the Maiden.” Other upcoming performances include the Trio Solis on April 2 and the Georgia Woodwind Quintet on May 7.

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In nearby Asheville, NC, cultural and community celebrations are a way of life and Asheville is home to some of the most widely attended and celebrated festivals in the Southeast. This weekend, from January 27th through January 29th, marks the 20th Annual All That Jazz Weekend in Asheville.

Located at the Grove Park Inn and Spa, the full event is a three-day celebration perfect for any jazz enthusiast. Attendees have the option of purchasing a full package of concerts and hotel accommodations for $124.75 or to purchase concert tickets to individual events separately. Featured performances include a Friday night appearance by the John Pizzarelli Quartet, a Saturday afternoon performance by the Lenore Raphael Duo featuring Herman Burney, and a Saturday night performance by Jessica Molaskey and the Aaron Weinstein Trio.

In addition to these special performances, there will be a wide range of activities including a historical tour of the Grove Park Inn and Spa, a cooking demonstration by our INN THE KITCHEN restaurant’s chefs, a one-hour presentation on the history of jazz by Kat Williams, and other comedy and musical performances. Nationally recognized as one of the top jazz festivals in the Southeast, every true lover of jazz should make a point of attending the 20th Annual All That Jazz Weekendin Asheville. Whether you spend the entire weekend or just attend one of the special performances, this is a can’t-miss event that will satisfy jazz aficionados from all walks of life.

The western North Carolina mountains are one of America's foremost resort and retirement areas, and Sylvan Heights is perfectly situated within this wonderful area. Located in Transylvania County, just 10 minutes outside Brevard, Sylvan Heights has only 58 lots on 255 acres and offers outstanding value, panaramic Blue Ridge Mountain views, and a host of natural amenities including a pristine fishing lake, mountain streams, multi-use trails, and a community park and frisbee field.

Situated along the mountain ridge of Kelly Mountain, Sylvan Heights is an ideal place for a primary residence, mountain vacation home, or retirement home. Large lots offer outstanding privacy and abundant nature, and yet are only minutes from the festivals, recreational activities, golf courses, and restaurants, found in Brevard, and nearby Asheville, and Hendersonville, NC.

A mecca for the outdoor enthusiast, Transylvania County, known as the Land of Waterfalls, provides endless opportunties for fishing, mountain biking, hiking, and other outdoor activities within the 100,000 acres of public lands included in nearby Pisgah National Forest, Dupont State Forest, Gorges State Park, and the Blue Ridge Parkway's scenic vistas are unbeatable.

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With so much to offer, Sylvan Heights is a must see for anyone contemplating an investment in Western North Carolina Mountain Real Estate. Contact Jay & Jewell Kaiser, for more information on Sylvan Heights or other Brevard and Asheville, NC properties. We are the most informed professionals in our market area and we will make your Brevard, North Carolina real estate experience productive and successful.
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Along with cycling, mountain biking, and fishing, horseback riding is another one of the fabulous activities that outdoor enthusiasts enjoy in the Brevard, Hendersonville, and Asheville area of Western North Carolina. Amazing panaramic views and rugged mountain scenery are the backdrop for riders as they hit the multitude of trails located here in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

State and National forest cover one-third of Transylvania County with miles of trails to provide endless hours of riding opportunities.

Dupont State Forest
A favorite site for trail riders with 90 miles of trails around beautiful waterfalls with most of the trails being single track and old logging roads.

• The Waterfall Loop
  This is a great loop affording views of four of the major waterfalls. Many loops can be developed by connecting the trails. All trails are open to horses except for Triple Falls Trail and a few clearly marked hiking trails.

• Lake Imaging Access Area.
  There are several trails that lead off of this trail, but to do the loop stay on Lake Imaging Road.

Pisgah National Forest
The Pisgah National Forest is a popular area for horseback riding. With many loop rides and most trails connect to the South Mills River Trail.

• South Mills River Area Trails
  Streamside and wooded trails as well as old logging roads ranging between 1 and 12 miles long.

• North Mills River Area
  Trails here go through fields, run along streams, and follow the ridgetop. Ranging in length from 1-5 miles longs, you'll find easy grades as well as steep, and opportunities for multiple loop rides.

• Davidson River
  The horseback riding area at Davidson River is several miles from the river. The horse area is near Pink Beds, Cradle of Forestry area.

Biltmore Estate Equestrian Center
Over 80 miles of horse trails that include wide open spaces as well as roads and trails along the edge of the beautiful French Broad River. You'll find cross-country jumps and many of the trails also have optional jumps.

Don't own a horse but would like to experience this beautiful area of Western North Carolina on horseback? Not a problem! Brevard has several riding stables that offer guided trail rides with experienced guides who will bring you out to explore and safely enjoy the private mountain trails.

Balsom Grove Riding Stables, Shoal Creek Road, Brevard, NC 28712
828-862-5759
Pisgah Forest Riding Stables, 476 Pisgah Dr, Brevard, NC 28712
828-883-8258‎
Free Rein Stables, 420 Las Praderas Cir, Brevard, NC 28712
828-883-3375‎
Keystone Riding Center, Cashiers Valley Rd, Brevard, NC 28712
828-883-8232
Gwynn Valley, 1080 Island Ford Road, Brevard, NC 28712
828-885-2900

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