We have just painted the exterior of My Roundette, the barn, and the chicken coop. The new color, Homestead Brown, has a rustic feel. These buildings truly blend in with the mountains. We are excited to share our updated facilities with our guests.
One of our favorite wildflowers is Joe Pye Weed. Shown here is Joe Pye Weed that volunteered in a flower garden at “Our House.” Joe Pye Weed is named for a Native American herbalist. Butterflies enjoy nectar from the flowers of Joe Pye Weed, and we certainly enjoy its beauty.
Terramonga (formerly Troyer’s) has amazing deli sandwiches and delicious baked goods. Frank’s favorite is the tasty Reuban and Etta loves the wonderful oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. This family-run business also sells fresh, local vegetables and meats. We recently had an enjoyable family meal with their chicken, squash, and new potatoes. We look forward to many more great meals made with their fresh vegetables and meats!
Today we visited the WNC Arboretum and we enjoyed strolling thru acres of cultivated gardens.
Of particular interest was the Quilt Garden, which showcases plants in a quilt design.
We also were amazed at the Bonsai Exhibition Garden. Shown here are some of our favorites – Gingko, American Hornbeam, and Trident Maple.
We plan on returning for the annual Winter Lights show!
Named for the pit boss’s Grandmother Lue, Luella’s Bar-B-Que is an awesome stop for BBQ, Ribs and more. Marietta enjoyed the Burnt end Brisket sandwich and Etta enjoyed the Smiling Hara BBQ tempeh sandwich. Frank always enjoys Eastern North Carolina BBQ. Visit Luella’s North Asheville location to dine in or to get catering for a lovely meal in your rental home.
The flower bed next to the chicken coop is now a garden for our hens. All of the plants, Marigolds, Parsley, and Kitchen Sage – are edible to the hens. Whether it is plants or dried mealworms, our hens always enjoy getting a snack. We feed high quality chicken food because a good diet adds nutrients to the tasty chicken eggs.
We got lunch from Trout Lily today. Farris got a pimento cheese bacon sandwich cooked by the grill, Frank an excellent burger cooked to order, and Etta a premade container Of Charleston Chicken Sandwich. We also got smoothies -one mango and mint, one banana and chocolate.
Trout Lily also feature specialty coffee drinks, handmaid bakery goods and specialty organic products + more!
One of our favorite spring blooms are Azaleas. Seen here are the Azaleas in front of “Our House.” These Azaleas bloom 3 times a year (Spring, Summer, Fall). We also have Flame Azaleas, a native plant to the area, on our property. We find Spring in the Mountains to be a time of great beauty and renewal. We are happy to share the beauty of Spring with our guests!
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we are safe and grateful. So many have brought resources to Fairview. Duke Power, local law enforcement and firefighters have had responded to this disaster with heroic effort.
We are also grateful for the help of our neighbors. Troyers, Local Joint, and Trout Lily provided delicious free meals. Neighbors cut two trees from our driveways. Neighbors shared information about resources. And neighbors came together to share hope and prayers!
The Cove at Fairview has an updated outdoor feature at Hideout. We have added a propane firepit with seating for six on a new flagstone patio. The patio is right beside the hot tub and there is additional seating for two by the hot tub. This is a great place to gather with friends and family while relaxing in the peacefulness of nature. This easy to use firepit is a great new feature at the Hideout!
