Author: Avalon

Western North Carolina’s Contribution to Timeless American Literature

Western North Carolina’s Contribution to Timeless American Literature

If you love American literature, you will enjoy visiting the homes of two famous American authors who lived in Western North Carolina: Carl Sandburg and Thomas Wolfe. Furthermore the Sandburg Home and Wolfe Memorial have both been designated as historic sites in North Carolina. At each place you’ll enjoy exhibits, activities and information about the authors….

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Great Healthcare Close to Home

Great Healthcare Close to Home

The fresh mountain air and access to top class trails make Avalon a great community for a healthy lifestyle. Mountain community living offers lots of healthy lifestyle choices but sometimes you need professional guidance and care. Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) provides the highest possible level of healthcare. HRMC has the expertise and leading edge…

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9 Things Everyone Must Do While Visiting Lake Lure

9 Things Everyone Must Do While Visiting Lake Lure

Get Lured to the Lake Living in Avalon puts you very close to a celebrated North Carolina spot: Lake Lure. It is located in the Hickory Nut Gorge, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, and is 55.4 miles from Avalon.  There are lots of fun things to do, and it is a great place to…

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Avalon featured as the “Top Eco Community”

Avalon featured as the “Top Eco Community”

Enjoy the ultimate Mountain Community Lifestyle It feels good to get noticed, we all like a little attention from time to time. We’re excited to have the world-renown luxury magazine The Prospertere, select Avalon as a Top Eco Community to showcase Asheville and the Western North Carolina lifestyle. In April 2017 issue of The Prospertere,…

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