Every New Year brings a chance to re-think what's important and to make changes and set new goals.
One of mine is always to try to take more time with family and friends. And, each year, I do a little better, but want even more. This year brought up close and personal again how important it is to cherish every moment. This year is a new year without my beloved mother, so life will be different and times together are now precious memories.
I get such a calming feeling in the mountains. I look out and know that God is ever present. The mountains give me the spirit to let go and relax. I talk a lot about soothing the soul. And, that is just what they do for me.
We love sharing our mountain homes. Giving others the chance to experience the calm and quiet. It's our chance to get friends together and spend more time getting to know each other even more, not just an evening out to dinner but breakfast, lunch
and dinner. And, Neal and I love to go and spend time on us; hiking, driving the mountains, morning coffee gazing at the mountains, and afternoon wine on the deck or porch. Just the two of us.
Sharing our homes through vacation rentals has been a great experience. Our renters share with us their vacation through our Guest Book comments. I really enjoy reading about how their spirit is also renewed, the details of their vacation, and how much fun was experienced with friends and family, or the chance they had to escape just as a couple.
Our calendar is now open for 2011. Connect, reconnect, make new memories with friends and family in the mountains of Western North Carolina. So much to do, or do nothing and talk about your goals, read and escape. My favorite phrase that sums it up is to come and "rejuventate the soul".
“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company... a church... a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. And so it is with you... we are in charge of our Attitudes.”
Charles R. Swindoll quotes (American Writer and Clergyman, b.1934)
October & November availability is getting tight, but the beauty of our area is the fact that you can base your stay from our home and take beautiful scenic drives experiencing all the varying colors of foliage. My favorite time is late October into mid-November. The Smoky Mountain National Park colors normally peak earlier in October. So, no matter when you are able to get away, come and experience the colors of Western North Carolina.
Winter - we will again be renting this winter. We don't always get a lot of snow, but then sometimes we do. Last year, lots of snow throughout the season. The Pond House requires all renters to drive a 4-wheel SUV vehicle since the driveway is gravel and not plowed. The Cottage's drive is paved, so we are able to plow. You must be flexible during the winter month visits. Snow and mountain roads don't always get along well. There may be times when we can't get you in exactly on the day of arrival, or you may not be able to leave as scheduled. So, while it's wonderful to plan a visit for snow, having an easy laid back spirit is a must.
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