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Here’s wishing you a happy, healthy holiday season! We’ll be back next year with even more posts about visiting the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Are you still without plans to ring in 2008? Then look no further than Balsam Mountain Inn in Balsam, North Carolina. On New Year’s Eve, the Inn is hosting a group of talented folk artists to perform in a private setting at their popular “Songwriters in the Round” event. Check out such artists as Casey Kelly, Leslie Ellis, Todd Cerney, and Wood Newton.
Plus, indulge in a spectacular gourmet dinner buffet consisting of Stuffed Lobster Tails, Carved Pork Steamship Round, Grilled Asparagus, 100-Year-Old-Scotch Pudding, Individual Centennial Baked Alaska and more. And don’t forget the obligatory midnight toast! Good company, great food, excellent music and champagne…what more do you need? For reservations, call 828-224-9498.
Other North Carolina New Year’s Eve events include North Carolina Symphony’s New Year’s Extravaganza and Appalachian Mountain’s fireworks celebration, torch lighting and ice skating until midnight.
Do you have anything planned in the area for New Year’s Eve? If so, leave a comment and let us know.
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Extending across parts of Virginia and North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Parkway is the most visited place in all of the United States’s National Park System. And it’s no wonder with the area’s scenic vistas and rich heritage. The unspoiled beauty and natural wonders of the Blue Ridge Mountains enchant visitors from all over the world.
To ensure the continued vitality of the local landscape, several organizations are worked tirelessly to preserve Blue Ridge’s rich history and natural beauty. The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area (BRNHA) was established by Congress in November, 2003 to “protect, preserve, interpret, and develop the unique natural, historical, and cultural resources of Western North Carolina.” BRNHA awards matching grants to support projects in the areas of Agricultural Heritage, Cherokee Heritage, Craft Heritage, Music Heritage, and/or Natural Heritage. It is also developing region-wide signage that will help raise awareness about the region’s culture and encourage more visitors to drive through the Parkway. (more…)
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Big thank you to Mary Jo over at the Fly Away Cafe blog for including our Stumps, Boards, and Gourds post in her December blog carnival, which covers music from around the world. Check it out!
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This holiday season, treat yourself and your family to a trip to the Biltmore Estate for Christmas at the Biltmore. America’s largest home will have more than 30 trees decorated as well as festive music and family activities.
You can discover the traditions of the Vanderbilt family, learn about building a gingerbread house, create a handmade wreath, sample chocolate and sparkling wine, and then tap your toes to the sounds of Saint Nick Swings!
A wonderful way to spend the Christmas season, Christmas at the Biltmore will leave you with memories to cherish for years to come.
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