BirdTown Guest House

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04/17/2024

“The earth has its music for those who will listen.” — Reginald Holmes.
Photo credit: Kim

10/04/2023

Finishing up loading the kiln today! I love this part of the process, my brain loves the puzzle of fitting everything in. And the energy and anticipation is always at an all time high when I’m loading up months and hours and hours of creating and making pots with my hands!

My show is coming up on October 14-15 in Spruce Pine, NC- just a lovely fall drive an hour from Asheville! I’ll have these new pots there!

07/09/2022

Something yummy at Southern Ridge Cafe

07/09/2022

NC High Peaks Trail Association is a great resource if you are looking for guidance or company on a hike in the area

High Peaks Leads moderate and rewarding hike on Friday July 15

Join NC High Peaks for a pleasant hike to the Blue Ridge Pinnacle with an optional extra excursion to the Green K**b Fire Lookout on Friday, July 15.

The Pinnacle, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near the turn to Mt. Mitchell, offers outstanding, 360-degree views. The hike up is a moderate loop of about 2 miles with an elevation gain of about 500 feet with some rocky tread.

If the group feels like doing more, we’ll drive a short distance on the Parkway to an overlook near the Green K**b Fire Lookout. This hike is less than a half-mile each way with a 300-foot elevation gain.

No van transportation will be provided. Strollers should meet at 9 a.m. at the Ridge Junction Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway, which is near Mile Marker 355, just before the turn-off to Mt. Mitchell State Park. Parking is very limited at the base of the Pinnacle, so we will carpool from the Overlook.

Bring water, snacks, lunch and hiking poles if you use them. Leashed dogs are allowed. You might also bring a raincoat and even a light jacket depending on the weather forecast, which you should monitor before the outing.

For more information, contact Hike Leader John Whitehouse at 682-3217 or [email protected].

As always, check the High Peaks page or website, www.nchighpeaks.org, for last-minute changes due to weather.

07/09/2022

Don't forget to check out Just Local on your next visit to BirdTown Guesthouse

Bailey's Branch brought us some Beautiful Spring Honey (likely Locust, Tulip Poplar, and Sourwood). We also have two great Fun Frolic Farm sprays using all natural ingredients to keep the bugs away and to help treat poison ivy, bug bites or anything else itchy!

11/20/2021

Check out Just Local on your next stay at BirdTown. Their ice cream is the best

Now that freezer is back, we FINALLY got your ice cream!! And it's fresh ciabatta day! It's a fine Friday indeed!

10/19/2021

10/09/2021

04/30/2021

Including the acreage behind BirdTown that we sold to him several years ago. What a gift!

Asheville-based nonprofit land trust Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy receives 7,500-acre conservation land donation in Roan Highlands, ...

04/03/2021

SIMPATICO VISIONSilvia Ferrari-Palmer and Andy Palmer with their furry associate, Brina.Portrait by Colby Rabon “Two or more things working in partnership” is how the dictionary defines being “in tandem.” When you get to know them, you soon realize that Silvia Ferrari-Palmer and Andy Palmer ...