It was a beautiful sunny and blue sky day as my cousin from Maggie Valley, NC stopped by for a visit. We had a great lunch at the Italian Cafe and then headed over to the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. We spent lots of time in the Gift Shop and picked up some watercolor note cards by Margo Locke, and various other pottery items. The Folk School was having weekend classes so we were invited to take the self-tour of the classes and observe their creative makings. First we spent a little time in the History building and then caught a small music group and dancers practicing. Now on to our tour, with map in hand we started down at the Blacksmith Shop and had a great 
tour of the students there forging and hammering away. One of the best things about the Folk School is they really have small classes usually not more than 12 or so that you really get special instruction and attention with each class you take. Next we headed over to the Fiber Arts for weaving; then on to the Woodcarving; Enameling and Windsor Chair Making. Then we headed over to the 
wonderful smells from the class learning to Smoke Meats. In that same building was the Spinning class with wool and wheels everywhere. Then across the street for the Watercolor class and finally, the Woodturning class. By then we were pretty tired and took a quick drive through town and headed back home. What a great day with family and opportunity to see all these classes and visit with the students. Every class we visited I asked if they were local residents or visiting - everyone was from another state or town. The John C. Campbell Folk School is and a great place to come for a week long or weekend class to learn and experience some these creative arts.
Wouldn’t coming home to this setting just make you leave all the stress of your day behind you? Come home and just relax as you sit out on your porch watching the falling leaves blow by. We can all have stressful days with all that we have going on with our businesses, family and just all the little things that seem to pile up on us, but our homes are our retreats and place to shut that door of all those things, for a short time anyway, that fill our mind and time away. It’s great to live in the mountains and have this type of scenery to come home to, but no matter where we live we need to have that place and time to be restful and re-energized so we can wake up to the new day the Lord provides for us. No matter where we live He is ultimately the One that gives us that breath and strength that we can truly find peace and restfulness in.
9530 Beautiful Views, Creek & Pasture on 6.76 +/- acres
in a gated Equestrian Subdivision. Timberwood Springs offers
gated community living, riding trails, fenced pastures,
and Pavilion. This property features year round Mountain and
Pasture views, nice flowing creek, underground utilities,
community water and a 3 Bedroom Septic Permit on file.
Drastically reduced and priced to sell at $85,000 NC #108464
Lee & Carol Barbour www.LeeAndCarol.com
BEAUTIFUL 30.66 unrestricted acres with older 2BR/1BA farm house
located in Murphy, NC. Nice creek, pasture and rolling property with good views.
Great for development or your own private estate. This property takes you back in time and feels like you're way out of town, but you're just minutes from town and just across the street from the very desirable Wildcat Subdivision. $300,000 NC #102880
Lee & Carol Barbour www.LeeAndCarol.com
The Leonid Meteor Shower
"THE" event of the season for un-aided eye observers
We'll be leaving the office early tonight to camp out on our deck and watch the nights sky. You won't want to miss out on this evenings spectacular show, November 16th, from sundown, continuing until Tuesday the 17th at sunrise... The Leonid meteor showers will rock the night sky! The moon should not be a problem, making it easier to spot the fainter meteors. Although some of us may not see more than a dozen or so each hour (how cool is that?), there are predictions of an increase this year.
According to Astronomy Senior Editor Richard Talcott, "If the weather cooperates, viewing conditions should be nearly ideal. Observers normally can see 20 to 30 meteors per hour at the peak, but rates could spike considerably this year."
We can only wait and see, but even the novice astronomer may want to spend at least a half an hour meteor watching, as we witness the majesty of the incredible night sky. Clear skies and pleasant viewing!
For more info please visit David Rives Ministries
www.davidrivesministries.org
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"Building Relationships Through Real Estate" Lee & Carol Barbour, The Mountain Living Team, are with Appalachian Land Company located in Cherokee County, North Carolina. Licensed in NC, GA and TN.
If you're looking for a real estate team that can help you sell your home, or find the perfect place to live, then you've come to the right place. As former Floridians that made the move to the mountains, we want to serve you in finding and making your dreams a reality, too. It would be our pleasure to help you with all your real estate needs. We are licensed in NC, GA and TN. If you're searching for a get-away cabin, land, investment property, or to make that move into your dream home, let us show you what the beautiful Western North Carolina, North Georgia and Eastern Tennessee mountains have to offer. If you'd like to see more info on Murphy NC and Cherokee County visit www.cherokeecountychamber.com Please visit our web site at ww.LeeAndCarol.com
Carol is originally from Homestead, and Lee from North Miami Beach, Florida. Carol has always loved the mountains, having spent her childhood summers in Burnsville, NC at her grandparents home. After Lee and Carol were married every free holiday or vacation day was spent in these beautiful mountains. After deciding to leave big city life and come to a peaceful yet prospering area in which to make a living and raise their son, Brandon, they decided to move to Murphy in 1997. Their only regret has been that they didn't move sooner! They attend church in Collegedale, TN. In their spare time, they enjoy being with family, gardening, hiking and camping.
"Building Relationships Through Real Estate"
If you're interested in buying, we know what it's like to want to move to the mountains and have a change of lifestyle. We started out as vacationing in the mountains and soon felt that we needed to make it our permanent home. It is our hearts desire, to not just assist you in finding a property, but to make lasting friendships along the way.
If you're wanting to sell your property we have over 25 years of marketing experience and the attention to details that will make your property stand out. Check out one of our virtual tours. We don't just get a listing and then disappear. We know how we would want our investment handled and we strive to do the same for you. It's the Golden Rule.
We worked with Carol in 2006 to find and purchase our Mountain Chalet in Murphy. Carol was the most professional, courteous, and knowledgeable agent we have ever worked with. We looked into at least 30 homes before we decided just what we wanted, and Carol was always available and courteous. We feel we were most fortunate in contacting the perfect agency and agent.
In 2008, when we decided to find a home in Tennessee to plan for retirement, we did not consider working with anyone other than Carol. We found just the right home with her help, and our experience again was exceptional. Carol and Lee have become great friends that anyone would be fortunate to know, and work with. They both have gone well beyond our expectations during both of our home purchases.
We are looking forward to relocating permanently to the area within the next two years. We could only hope to find someone like Carol & Lee to help us list and sell our Florida home.
We refer everyone we meet interested in purchasing in the area to ALC and Carol without hesitation, knowing they will receive the same professional and courteous service we did.
-John & Barbara Scheller
My wife and I fell in love with the Murphy area; so much so that we decided to relocate to the Murphy area when we retire. Lee and his wife, Carol, helped to make our search for property easy.
Lee was always informative, helpful and honest in our search for property. He worked around our schedule to show countless properties. One day after looking at several properties lunchtime approached and of course lee asked if we wanted to stop for lunch and we assured him we were fine to continue looking. Lee skipped lunch to allow us more time to look at additional properties. On another trip, Lee helped to entertain our 13 year old son who had accompanied us on this particular trip. Lee always put us first and looked out for our best interest.
We will do business with lee and Appalachian Land Company again; we currently have a contract pending on another piece of property that ALC has listed. This experience has been a blessing to us. Finding Appalachian Land Company and Lee was an answer to our prayers. Thank you Lee and Appalachian Land.
-Danny & Dale Spain
My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Carol in March of 2008. We walked into the Appalachian Land office only knowing that we were interested in viewing property in the Murphy area after having browsed the internet. We were warmly greeted by Carol, who immediately put us at ease. After discussing our interests and price range, Carol spent three days with us, taking us to a wide variety of existing homes and vacant properties. The day before we were scheduled to leave Murphy, we found the perfect piece of property and have since closed without any difficulties. We were amazed at how effortless the transaction was in purchasing our property. Carol kept us informed every step of the way and even went the extra mile by sharing recent photos of our property through email.
Without hesitation, we would recommend Appalachian Land Company to anyone interested in working with a real estate office. We found the staff to be warm, friendly, efficient and professional. Thank you for providing us with the best service possible and we look forward to working with you again in the future.
-Jim & Chris Rehak
The Appalachian Land Company, It's Agents, and Office Staff operated in a most professional manner. When arriving at the office we were always greeted with a smile and most importantly, phone calls were always promptly returned.
After conducting many Real Estate transactions we were pleasantly surprised with the professionalism displayed by our agent Lee Barbour. It is our opinion that he surpassed by a large margin, what we had become used to.
Information lacking in the listing was researched by him and the staff. We were then called and kept up to date on the sale as it progressed.
-Ed & Elizabeth Cass
Carol was great to work with. She worked very hard to get the job done! She has also been great working with my parents. She goes above and beyond. A rare quality indeed.
-Paul & Kay Scaglione
You were very helpfull to me, especially being out of town. Very personable and a tremendous help. Always called back and did what they said they were going to do.
-Mary Norris
It was a pleasant experience to walk into your office and be greated with a smile and very professional attitude.
-Gary St. Pierre
The photography is awesome and the write up is terrific. Your marketing and advertising program is very impressive. Without a doubt we have chosen the best and most professional realtors to list our property with. Besides all that you and Lee are just good people.
-Steve & Pat Kirchhoff
Everything was great. Carol went above and beyond her duties to help us in every aspect!
-Rick Harjung
We just wanted to thank you for all your help in finding the right place for our next home. It has been such a pleasure sharing this with you. The trip was really more than we expected and that is because you took your time to organize and manage all the right homes to see. Thank you very much and we look forward to a wonderful friendship.
-John & Barbara Scheller
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