Surrounded by national forest and mere minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Spruce Pine boasts deep roots in mountain culture and the arts. Its historic downtown offers quaint stores, restaurants and coffee shops along two Main Streets; an array of annual festivals and events celebrates the area’s heritage. The town’s multiple parks showcase [...]
Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty is that rare entity in today’s real estate market: Its intimate size and deep Asheville roots offer the ideal mix of knowledge and personalized service for each of its clients. It’s this approach that consistently places Mosaic among the top firms for sales per agent in the Asheville area, and 2022 was no [...]
Picturesque Maggie Valley, N.C., nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains just 39 minutes west of Asheville, is home to eclectic restaurants and shops, as well as music and dancing. Famed for its festivals, car shows and arts & crafts fairs, as well as skiing and other snow sports, Maggie Valley offers a range of activities for visitors and [...]
Dubbed “Nature’s Playground,” Morganton, N.C., situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the Catawba River, is home to a range of outdoor adventures as well as rich cultural amenities. From a day spent biking along Morganton’s extensive greenway system, to a relaxing evening of dinner and a Broadway show in its lively [...]
If you’re looking for a tiny, tight-knit community tucked away in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, yet just a quick 30-minute drive northwest to Asheville, Columbus, N.C., is the perfect spot to call home. With a picturesque downtown, proximity to the area’s horse and wine country, and easy access to many outdoor adventures, Columbus offers the best in Western N.C. living.
Columbus, the county seat for Polk County, has a population of around 1,000. Its historic downtown is home to one of the state’s oldest courthouses still in use. Columbus boasts two intriguing museums: The House of Flags, home to more than 300 different flags, and the Polk County Historical Museum, which displays fascinating photos and artifacts reflecting the local history.
Columbus’s compact downtown is home to locally owned restaurants, tap rooms, and shops, as well as a visitor’s center. Two parks in the middle of town – Stearns Park and Veterans Park – offer picturesque spots to picnic or just sit and soak in the mountain views.
Real estate in Columbus offers an array of options. Explore everything from sprawling estates to quaint cottages. Plenty of available acreage and lots means you can create the mountain home of your dreams, with room to spread out.
Columbus sits within a short drive of numerous mountain-town destinations: Lake Lure, which encompasses the famed lake of the same name, sits at an elevation of 1,000 feet and is surrounded by peaks topping out over 3,000, including Rumbling Bald Mountain, Chimney Rock Mountain and Sugar Loaf Mountain; Tryon is famed for everything from lush vineyards to delightful antique and vintage shops to farm-to-table restaurants to equestrian activities; and Hendersonville, filled with historic buildings and vibrant streetscapes, offers many outdoor dining options, as well as unique shops and galleries, along its Main Street.
For more information about real estate in Columbus, or anywhere in Asheville or Western N.C., contact us at Info@MyMosaicRealty.com, or call us anytime at 828-707-9556.
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While Asheville is a year-round draw, tourists tend to favor the spring, summer and autumn months. Once winter sets in, the cold keeps the crowds at bay – which provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy a different side of Asheville! Following are a few reasons winters are wonderful in Western [...]
Nestled amid a verdant rolling landscape, Tryon, N.C., is famed for its mild climate, outdoor activities, and equestrian history. Everything from lush vineyards to delightful antique and vintage shops to farm-to-table restaurants draws visitors and locals alike to this Western N.C. [...]
In Asheville, “shop local” is more than just a catch phrase: It grows the community’s unique character, boosts the local economy by increasing jobs and wages, and inspires entrepreneurship. This holiday season, keeping your shopping dollars in the Asheville economy is easier and more enjoyable than ever.
From carefully curated clothing boutiques to eclectic art enclaves to unique gift shops, Asheville is brimming with plenty of interesting, locally based businesses for finding quality wares singular to the city. In addition, quaint and compact districts anchored by local businesses are the hallmark of many surrounding Western N.C. towns, including Hendersonville, Weaverville, Brevard and Waynesville, to name just a few.
The once-industrial neighborhood of the River Arts District, nestled next to the French Broad River, is now home to the working studios and galleries of hundreds of artists. From painting and pottery to jewelry, glass, metal and wood, the pieces created and sold in RAD reflect the thriving artistic talent Asheville nurtures. Spending a day shopping in RAD also affords the opportunity to watch local artisans at work, creating pieces that you can purchase on the spot. Doesn’t get much more local than that!
Even though Biltmore Village retains its Old-World charm, today it’s well-known as an exciting commercial hub of local retailers, including specialty gift shops, clothing boutiques and jewelry makers. Galleries featuring a range of local artwork, and an eclectic mix of locally owned furniture shops, make it easy to outfit and decorate your home for the holidays.
Downtown Asheville does local rightWhen it comes to local retail shops, crafts outlets, specialty stores, and other unique spots for buying local items, downtown Asheville can’t be beat. Whether it’s a holiday party outfit, a host gift, or stocking stuffers for the kids, the downtown shopping district is a one-stop spot for checking everything off your list. And when you’re ready to take a breather from shopping, the countless locally owned restaurants, breweries, bakeries and coffee shops dotting downtown offer the perfect spot to recharge.
For an added bonus when you shop local, bring along a Go Local card. The card offers access to discounts and special offers at more than 590 locally owned, independent businesses in the Asheville area, all to benefit Asheville public schools. Go Local Asheville is committed to strengthening the local economy through businesses that value the people in the community, the health of the environment, and the power of collaboration.
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For a fun, immersive way to learn about Asheville’s rich history, spend an afternoon following the Urban Trail, a 1.7-mile loop in downtown Asheville. The free, self-guided walking tour is marked by 30 stations, each telling an important story integral to Asheville’s past. Bonus: With the trail weaving through Asheville’s commercially [...]
The Blue Ridge Orchestra, a nonprofit, volunteer ensemble in Western North Carolina, continues its 2022-2023 season with its annual highlight of “BRO Revels!” This year, the program celebrates Engelbert Humperdinck’s fairy tale opera “Hansel & Gretel,” with performances December 3 and 4 in UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Auditorium. Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty is honored to be a sponsor of this beloved event.
The adaptation of this famed opera, which first premiered in 1893, will feature a unique, lively production complete with angels, gingerbread children, seven vocalists, and a full orchestra. For this concert presentation, BRO will share the stage with UNC Greensboro’s Opera Theatre under the direction of David Holley.
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Bringing world-class performances to Western N.C.The Blue Ridge Orchestra is dedicated to engaging Western North Carolina’s extraordinary music community with occasions to perform, listen to and learn about great symphonic music. The opportunities for musicians to play and perform challenging repertoire is unparalleled, and the orchestra keeps the arts accessible to the community by presenting multiple performances (including afternoon shows), low ticket prices, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Since September 2017, BRO has been in residence at UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Auditorium, and has enrolled students in the orchestra through a UNC Asheville music course. After taking the course for credit, many have gone on to play as community members.
“Hansel & Gretel” will take the stage at 3 p.m. both December 3 and 4. Tickets are $20 general admission, $15 members, and $5 students. For more information, visit https://www.blueridgeorchestra.org/bro-revels-2022-hansel-gretel, or call (828) 782-3354.
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