Kingwood Community Location Kingwood is located on South Highway 225 in Flat Rock, NC, where people have come for years to escape the harsh winters of the North, or the sultry summers of the southern states. Just 15 minutes from fine dining, shopping, theaters and parks. Home to Carl Sandburg State Park, and the Flat Rock Theater, hiking and biking. Homes A small community of 40 homes, this neighborhood boasts large and private lots, and the peace and quiet that Flat Rock is known for. All of this while just a few miles from The Village of Flat Rock, and Historic Downtown Hendersonville. Homes were initially started in the late 1980's and the majority of homes were built between the late 80's and the late 1990's. A few lots sold into the early 2000's with a few more homes. The neighborh... 08/15/2014

What's Happening at the Flat Rock Playhouse? We are very lucky here in Hendersonville to have access to great theater. The area has enjoyed Flat Rock Playhouse for 60 years! The playhouse has become very well known around the country and has attracted some very good actors. With it's humble beginnings in 1937, and moving from location to location, it had struggles. But those who were there in the early days persevered and in 1952 they came to purchase the land that has been the home to the Theater ever since. In 1961, by a Act of the North Carolina General Assembly, Flat Rock Playhouse was officially designated The State Theater of North Carolina. What began as a few weeks of summer performances in 1940 is now an eight month season of plays including Broadway musicals, comedy, drama, an... 06/29/2014

Kenmure is a gated, golfing community located just south of the Village of Flat Rock and Hendersonville, NC The community of Kenmure sits on 1400 lush mountain acres. It is home to one of the top ranked area golf courses in the country. You can dine in the antebellum mansion clubhouse, which also houses the pro golf shop. You will also find an indoor heated saline pool, steam saunas, an outdoor heated pool, hard and soft surface tennis courts, and a state-of-the-art fitness facility, to name just a few f the great things in this neighborhood. Within the community you will find many styles of homes, including single family homes, villas, cottage homes and free standing condominiums. When looking for a home in Kenmure, you are sure to find a home that best suites your lifestyle. Intereste... 08/13/2013

Santa Claus wasn’t the only one traveling through time and space on Christmas Eve. The Office Manager had to go to the Animal Emergency Clinic at 11pm that night. The experience couldn’t have been more different and so much better than our terrible experience a week ago at the other emergency clinic. For the most part we feel there is good access to excellent veterinary care in Western North Carolina…during normal business hours. After-hour animal emergency service is a different matter. When we first moved here, the vets in Haywood and Jackson Counties rotated emergency “on call” services during the off hours. That all stopped several years ago when the REACH Emergency Animal Clinic was built in Asheville. From Balsam, NC that is at least a 45 minute drive. For anyone who lives west o... 12/25/2011

Spring Haven Retirement Community Flat Rock NC   Welcome to the Retirement Community of Spring Haven, a well maintained retirement community in the Mountains of Western North Carolina. Located just south of Hendersonville, in the Village of Flat Rock. There are about 100 Mobile Homes in Spring Haven, and you will find it to be very well maintained with meticulous lawns, streets and homes. You will also find a Community Center with a Meeting Hall, Library, Pool Tables and Shuffle Board Courts. Activities include card games, pool and Social Events. Lots are leased and the homes are owned. The Lot Rent Fees are are very reasonable.   If you are thinking about moving to the area to retire and are looking for an affordable alternative to the work and expense of a house, this may be for you. ... 06/21/2010

I visited The Orchard's at Flat Rock in Flat Rock NC again recently and see that they are progressing with more building in this popular  senior community. The Orchard's of Flat Rock are an upscale community of beautiful homes. Each home in The Orchard's of Flat Rock was built with energy effiency (Energy Star Certified) and Low Maintenance  (with Stone and Hardyplank exteriors) in mind. Exterior and lawn maintenance is included in the HOA fees, giving you your weekends back. And each home has an open floor plan and lots of large windows. These Bungalows are single floor plans in the Craftsman style. The Orchard's at Flat Rock also has a beautiful Community Center, a large pool, and on-site walking trails. Located just minutes from I-26, it gives you quick access to Asheville, Greenvill... 05/26/2010

Highland Lake Flat Rock NC Highland Lake in Flat Rock NC is a unique Community of homes, businesses and neighbors, located just south of Historic Downtown Hendersonville, and the big city of Asheville. Here you will find a town within a town, that really has everything. There are several areas for living within Highland Lake and each have their own feel and look. Starting on the east side of Highland Lakes 20+ acres, you will find homes that are Craftsman style, built close together and close to the sidewalks, encouraging neighbors to be neighbors. As you walk down the sidewalks, meet your neighbors sitting on their large porches.                   The thing I love about this part of Highland Lake is seeing all of the beautiful yards. I don't think there is a member in this community th... 05/22/2010

Charleston Garden at Flat Rock is beautiful Luxury Condominiums in Historic Flat Rock Village. Located in the rennovated Flat Rock Gymnasium of the old Flat Rock High School. Balconies overlook a beautiful half acre of gardens. The exterior brick has been lovingly restored and the added areas area matched perfectly. The lower level units have the original gym flooring and it has been resored beautifully. All of the units have professional, upgraded kitchens, hardwood and tile floors. The closets are huge and the laundry rooms have plenty of space. These units have all of the upgrades one would expect to find in a luxury home. Charleston Garden at Flat Rock is located near the corner of Greenville Highway and Blue Ridge Road, just a stone's throw from the Flat Rock Cinema, The Wrinkled E... 03/29/2010

St. John in The Wilderness Episcopal Church, located at 1905 Greenville Highway in Flat Rock NC, was built in the 1829 originally. It later burned down and was rebuilt in 1836. It was built by a Charles Baring, as part of the 400 plus acres he purchased for his wife Susan, to escape the hot and humid summers in CHarleston. He accumilated ownership of over 4,000 acres of land in Flat Rock and then his friends from Charleson migrated there in the summers as well. In 1852 the Barings' deeded the church to an Episcopal Bishop, The grounds are absolutely beautiful. It is the most peaceful place to walk. There are tiered graveareas, and flower beds, shaded in old trees. It has remained an Episcopal Church since this time. I have put together a slide show so that you can enjoy this Historic pa... 03/19/2010

Highland Golf Villas is located south of Historic Downtown Hendersonville in the Village of Flat Rock. The community was built in 2002 and 2003, and the Villas run along the green, as well as multiple green spaces. There are walking trails and picnic spots, and wide roads with sidewalks for walking and meeting your neighbors. These units were built with large windows for lots of light, and have an open feel.  They vary in size and number of bedrooms/baths and all units have many upgrades. Currently there are 4 units available, ranging $192,000 to $269,000. Located just 1/2 mile from a large grocery store and brand new pharmacy, and minutes from Historic Downtown Hendersonville, it is a great location. Easy access to Interstate 26 takes you to Asheville to the north, or to South Carolina... 12/26/2009

The community of Woodhaven is located south of Downtown Hendersonville in the small Village of Flat Rock NC, off of Little River Road. Located on approximately 80 acres, there are 76 homes, with each averaging one acres. These homes were built in the 1980’s for the most part, with just a few in the last couple of years. Being an older neighborhood, the landscaping and trees are mature and lavish. These homes are well built and well maintained. In the last two years the average sales price was $385,000. Currently there are 9 homes on the market with listing prices from $259,000 to $499,000. Home Owners Association Fees are only $30 per year. See the video below for a tour of the community.     E-mail me for a complete list of homes for sale in Woodhaven. 12/23/2009

                        Fabulous Fun  Getaway in Flatrock, NC.Flat Rock is a village in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States.  It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Flat Rock Historic District. The author, Carl Sandburg, actually lived in the Village of Flat Rock. This week will be a beautiful drive to the western part of NC,22 miles south of Asheville.VisitNC to enter the drawing for an overnight trip for (2)at The Mill House Lodge in Flat Rock. In addition to the overnight stay, the winner will receive (2) tickets to the Flat Rock Playhouse, (2) tickets for brunch at Seasons Restaurant, (2) tickets for breakfast at Flat Rock Village Bakery, (2) for lunch at Hubba Hubba Smokehouse, (2)f... 10/19/2009

I just got an email from Highland Lake. They are starting a new concert series and it looks like a fun event. Live Music Comes to The Lake House! They opened with Dwayne Briggs on Thursday, October 8 and today is the next one. These events start with a pot luck, followed by the live guest. The time frame is from 6pm to 9 pm. Tonight's guest is Mieka Pauley and her website is: http://mieka.com/  if you want to check her out. Since this is fairly new event, there aren't any further guest lined up on Highland Lake's website. But for future reference if you want to stay on top of it, here is their website:  http://www.highlandlake.com/events-workshops They say it is going to be a monthly event. This is exciting. Hendersonville can use some new events. I for one am looking forward to it. Tha... 10/11/2009

I knew Flat Rock residents were charitable.  I'm just happy that others recognized this as well.  Community activists Robert and Doris Eklund were awarded the Richard C. and Vina L. Sauer Charitable Leadership Award for their service and philanthropic efforts for the Henderson County community.  Their work with the Council on Aging as well as the Henderson County Heritage Museum were only two of the many local charities they received the Sauer award for.  The Henderson County Community Foundation, who hosted the awards luncheon and is the recognition committee for the annual Sauer award, continues to receive donations from other generous members of the community even through these hard times.  Through their Community Fund, they are able to give grants and help people create their own ph... 10/01/2009

The offices at the Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock are buzzing with excitement over new programs added to their curriculum as well as a brand new website unveiled just this week.  In addition to the regular programs offered to their students, BRCC will now provide degrees in office administration/virtual office assistance as well as fire protection technology.  Three more programs (1-accounting, 2-film and video production technology and 3-simulations and game development) are now under review for approval by the Board of Trustees as of last Friday.  The BRCC's new website has been updated to make it easier for its visitors to navigate.  Current students, which include curriculum students as well as continuing education students, will find information on registration dates, ch... 05/14/2009

I LOVE the Carl Sandburg home!  I'm so fortunate to have the privilege to drive such a short distance and feel miles away.   My favorite times to visit the Sandburg home would be at Christmas which I discussed in a previous post and Spring when the new baby goats are making their debut.  So without further adoo...May I entroduce one of the new Kidd's on the block pictures below.      Names have not been picked yet. May I also share with you the Blue Ridge Times news article announcing the first born?:  http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20090404/TOPSTORIES/904039888/1022/LIVING?Title=Season-s-first-goat-born-at-Sandburg-Home 04/27/2009

  Celebrate Christmas at the Sandburg's home December 13th 2008 from 10AM to 3PM.  Traditional decorations and holiday music set the back drop to this beautiful estate located in Flat Rock North Carolina.  In addition to the 10,000 books, notes, papers you'll discover five acres of walking trails, a working dairy goat farm and more.  The best part it's FREE! ½ hour guided house tours are available for $5.00 per person.  Carl Sandburg is a two time Pulitzer Prize winner.  To discover more about Carl Sandburg please visit http://www.nps.gov/carl. 12/04/2008

  Fall is in the air and now through mid October the best to place to pick apples is Sky Top Apple Orchard. Located in Historic Flat Rock North Carolina, the orchard is a wonderful place to spend the day with your family at this family owned farm. You can pick your own apples or buy already picked apples. In addition to the apple orchard there is a pond with ducks and geese, a barnyard area with sheep, goats, chickens, and turkeys! The setting is breathtaking. Sky Top offers 25 varsities of apples covering 40 acres. For a complete list of activities please visit their official website: http://www.skytoporchard.com/default.htm      08/22/2008

Flat Rock is that small, hospitable town where everyone knows your name and is happy to watch out for their fellow neighbor. The Village takes great pride in its community, provides a nurturing environment for local artists, promotes age diversity and actively keeps real estate values stable. Students living in Flat Rock attend public schools in the great Henderson County School System, which encourages parental involvement in children's education. The Flat Rock Playhouse hosts comedies, musicals and dramas fit for the entire family and has been rated as one of the top ten theaters in the entire country. It's not just the people that are warm and inviting. The natural beauty that Flat Rock real estate has to offer is what entices people most about visiting and even settling here. The Ca... 06/05/2008

  The Cherokee Nation once proclaimed what today we know and love as Flat Rock as their hunting grounds.  For early settlers it became a place business people, planters and their families to escape malaria and the oppressive summer heat/humidity of coastal South Carolina.Merchants from the seaport of what is now known as Charleston would meet with Cherokee braves on the "Great Flat Rock" to do their trading of beads, trinkets, etc.  It was in 1807 that the "Great Flat Rock" gave the site a name for a pioneer settlement that would grow up around it in what would become Hendersonville NC.By 1827 Flat Rock was thriving (the Buncombe Turnpike had been completed from Asheville to join the Poinsett Highway in upper South Carolina.)  All kinds of industry starting taking place such as grist an... 04/05/2008