Listen to bluegrass,. hHike old growth forests,. sShoot rapids,. vVisit artists at work,. eEnjoy summer stock theatre,.

cCatch prize trout,. vVisit gem mines,. and zZipline through the canopy;. aAll within 30 minutes of yourour front porch. Minutes from Mountain Air islies the quintessential small town of Burnsville, where movies are just $5 and breakfast at the Hilltop is a must. High quality art galleries dot the main square, the home of local events such as the Old Timey Festival, arts and crafts shows, and a multitude of live music performances. The slow, sweet pace of life here feels light and refreshing. Life here is slow and sweet. The largest single family residence in America, Biltmore Estate, attracts more than one million annual visitors. The private homes and home sites at Mountain Airs Timber Sky may not be as large, but theyre equally as breathtakingamazing. Arguably the most iconic drive in America, the Blue Ridge Parkway, just minutes from Mountain Air, provides breathtaking scenery for members of our Happy Hikers and Convertible Touring clubs. Located less than 40 miles northeast of Asheville, Mountain Air can be easily reached from four commercial airports --: Asheville (AVL), Charlotte (CLT), Tri -Cities (TRI), and Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP). A major expansion of US 19 makes it quick and easy for Mountain Air residents to enjoy the galleries and restaurants that make Asheville one of Americas most renowned cultural centers. More than two decades ago, the Banks and Young families of Burnsville gave birth to Mountain Air. Their vision, creativity, guts, and determination -, often against almost insurmountable odds -, resulted in a mountaintop community many developers benchmark against, few try to emulate and none have replicated. Those of us lucky enough to call Mountain Air Hhome are in their debt. The 6,684 ft. high summit of Mount Mitchell greetssalutes Mountain Air pilots as they take off. Golfers en route to the 6th tee box catch breathtaking views of above endless forest as they pass the runways end.

Penland is, Americas premiere school for artisans of all media, is dedicated to preserving and expanding creative arts through education. Mountain Air residents are strong supporters of this exceptional school and are enthusiastic bidders at the annual Penland auction, a fundraiser that raises funds for this truly unique place where art is celebrateda way of life. In an afternoons drive, Mountain Air residents can pass by more than 200 quilt blocks, connected by pattern name, to the history of the land, building, or family where each square hangs. AThe Quilt Trails project spannings 30 states, however, more quilt squares can be seen in our own backyard than any other place in America. More artists per capita reside in the mountains of western North Carolina than in any other region in the U.S. In June and December each year, more than 100 Toe River Arts Council (TRAC) members open their studios to the public, offering free self-guided tours of their private work spaces and galleries. invite the public to take free, guided tours of their studios and galleries. These premier open studio tours featuring both world-renown and emerging artists are Its a must- do for Mountain Air families and friends. Forget about almost, this IS heaven. From Crabtree Falls to Blowing Rock, from the mighty French Broad and Nantahala Rivers, or to the Pisgah National Forest;, Mountain Air residents live in Paradise amidstare connected to the wonders of nature.