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!
Marietta and Etta spent an afternoon taking a Gray Line Trolley Tours of Asheville with some out of town friends. They enjoyed leaning about the history of Asheville and getting to see many historic buildings. The trolley has 10 optional stops. They stopped at the majestic Grove Park Inn and also got to see amazing art at galleries in the River Arts District. Marietta and Etta highly recommend this Trolley Tour!
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!
Rooted in Wine is a new wine bar located just 5 minutes from the Cove at Fairview. We were recently able to stop by for a tour. In addition to an impressive selection of wine, Rooted in Wine also features local artwork and local products. Enjoy a glass of wine or a draught beer in the outdoor seating surrounded by beautiful garden areas. We look forward to our next visit to Rooted in Wine!
We often enjoy buying fresh organic produce from a nearby produce stand. Flying Cloud features bouquets of freshly cut flowers as well as a variety of fresh produce. Around the stand is two fields of vegetables and flowers. This produce stand uses the honor system for payment and accepts Venmo, PayPal, cash, or check.
