Seen here is a Rhododendron in bloom. The native Rhododendron is different from cultivated Rhododendrons. Of all of our mountain trees and native plants this is perhaps the most cherished. Do not mistake it for Mountain Laurel, which has a smaller leaf. We love sharing the majesty of the natural world with our guests!
We have been making improvements at the Etta Garden! Shown here is Frank taking a much needed break and his brother Harry hard at work. Harry visits us from Raleigh several times a year and is awesome at landscaping. The Cove at Fairview appreciates his work!
Recently we got ten chicks, 5 Barred Rocks and 5 Buff Orpingtons. They will live in a large enclosure in the feed room for about 1 month and then in the smaller coop for a month or so before joining the grown hens in one of the coops. We expect that these chicks will be laying eggs in November.
We will be sure to post more picts of the chicks soon!
This weather gauge was used by William (Bill) Moore to measure rainfall in Moncure, NC for the National Weather Service. Bill was Marietta’s father and was loved by all. In addition to measuring rainfall and snowfall, Bill also measured highest temperature, lowest temperature, and current temperature. This is the official 1940’s rain gauge that he used. The stand has been rebuilt and a new measuring stick has been purchased. The rain gauge still works!
Very rarely does a photograph reflect back to you the true beauty of nature, the serenity of a perfect moment. We at the Cove at Fairview are awe inspired by the photography of Steven Fulghum and were honored for him to take pictures at our property. Please enjoy viewing dragonfly_opening_lotus taken by Stephen Fulghum as seen in the May issue of Rapid River Magazine. The feature article captures his experience of taking this and other photographs. Rapid River Magazine is “the oldest and most-read arts and culture magazine in WNC” and we recommend checking it out while planning your vacation itinerary.
One of our favorite parts of living in Fairview is the great charities. Food for Fairview is a local food pantry that was established in 1999. This week we donated some of our farm fresh chicken eggs to the Food at Fairview. We are glad to be an active part of the Fairview community and look forward to making more donations in the future!
For our fireplaces and wood stoves, we provide enough firewood for several fires. (Additional wood can be purchased for a small fee). Some of the firewood comes from trees on our land that fall naturally. These trees are normally Oaks, Locusts, & Tulip Poplars.
Preparing the wood for use takes several steps. First, we cut the logs into smaller pieces, then we haul the wood to the wood-cutter. Next, we split the wood into pieces and stack the wood. The wood seasons for at least six months before use. Enjoy the warmth of a hand-laid fire!
This year we are donating food to the Fairview Food Bank. This is part of the larger effort of the Fairview Business Association. We are donating peanut butter, beef stew, cereal, ravioli, tuna fish, and mac n cheese.
We are grateful for the opportunity to serve the larger community and we wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season!
We are always very excited to share the beauty of the holidays with our guests. This year we are decorating 20 Arborvitaes with white lights. The barn will display a large wreath on the door to the hayloft. We also are decorating inside of all our houses to share some Holiday Cheer.
This year we have been very excited to share with our guests the unique and spectacular beauty of Fall in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Guests can take a ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway, hike to an extraordinary view, or simply enjoy rocking on the porch of one our rentals. Shown here is the exquisite beauty of the woods surrounding “My Place” rental home. Tulip Poplars, Oaks, and other native trees surround this home.
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