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This is a gorgeous new home located in Wolf Mountain Estates where you’re close to Murphy, NC, Blue Ridge, GA and the Ocoee White Water Center for more great outdoor activities in the western NC, GA and TN Mountains.
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Fall in the mountains of Cherokee County, NC are full of clear blue skies and crisp cool breezes warmed by the harvest hues of the surrounding trees getting ready to turn in for the coming weather. Even though we’re almost in November there’s still plenty of great drives and views to still enjoy these fall colors here in Murphy, NC.
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CONVENIENCE and a GREAT SETTING for this 3BR/2BA Manufactured Home on 1.41 +/- unrestricted acres located in Murphy, NC. Lovely kitchen and dining area in this 2001 model home with high speed internet, private well and a new AC unit just installed in 2009. Detached 2 car carport with storage and a nice garden area. Plenty of parking and easy maintenance.
JUST REDUCED to $75,000! NC #109748
For more information on this home and many more in the western NC, north GA and
eastern TN Mountains visit Lee & Carol Barbour at www.MountainLivingTeam.com
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Fall Events - 5th Annual Harvest Carnival at Konehete Park in downtown Murphy, NC. This family event puts a spin on Halloween with a fun, free alternative to trick-or-treating. This FREE Carnival starts this Saturday, October 30, 2010 from 5-8 pm at Konehete Park. Games and booths are geared to children 4-12, but everyone is welcome.
Get there early because Colby and Tiffany Jenkins, Children's Ministers, tell us that the first 250 children will receive a free toy! Free activities include giant slides, large bouncers, face painting, "un-haunted" hay ride, games, cotton candy and candy for all children. The concession stand will have hot dogs, drinks and popcorn available for purchase too. This years special guest will include Cinderella and Toy Story's Woody & Jessie characters so make sure to bring your camera!
The Harvest Carnival in Murphy, NC continues to attract more and more families each year so make sure you don’t miss this one. These photos are just some of the fun that last years visitors had. The Fifth Annual Harvest Carnival is presented by Abundant Life Church in the Peachtree area of Murphy, NC.
For more information on events in Murphy, NC or information on moving to the mountains
visit Lee & Carol Barbour at www.LeeAndCarol.com
Lee & Carol Barbour
"The Mountain Living Team"
info@mountainlivingteam.com
Fall Events - 5th Annual Harvest Carnival at Konehete Park in downtown Murphy, NC. This family event puts a spin on Halloween with a fun, free alternative to trick-or-treating. This FREE Carnival starts this Saturday, October 30, 2010 from 5-8 pm at Konehete Park. Games and booths are geared to children 4-12, but everyone is welcome.
Get there early because Colby and Tiffany Jenkins, Children's Ministers, tell us that the first 250 children will receive a free toy! Free activities include giant slides, large bouncers, face painting, "un-haunted" hay ride, games, cotton candy and candy for all children. The concession stand will have hot dogs, drinks and popcorn available for purchase too. This years special guest will include Cinderella and Toy Story's Woody & Jessie characters so make sure to bring your camera!
The Harvest Carnival in Murphy, NC continues to attract more and more families each year so make sure you don’t miss this one. These photos are just some of the fun that last years visitors had. The Fifth Annual Harvest Carnival is presented by Abundant Life Church in the Peachtree area of Murphy, NC.
For more information on events in Murphy, NC or information on moving to the mountains
visit Lee & Carol Barbour at www.LeeAndCarol.com
Lee & Carol Barbour
"The Mountain Living Team"
info@mountainlivingteam.com
Now is the time to start planning your get-away Cabin Rental in the Murphy, NC Mountains! So they say that Labor Day is the end of summer and we’re already starting to feel some cooler weather here so this is your reminder to start booking your dates whether you want to come for October and the Fall Colors, November celebrating Thanksgiving or December for the Christmas Parade and hang around for the Possum Drop on New Years – so don’t delay in booking that perfect cabin rental here in the crisp cool mountains of western NC. Visit Lee & Carol Barbour at www.MountainLivingTeam.com
Now is the time to start planning your get-away Cabin Rental in the Murphy, NC Mountains! So they say that Labor Day is the end of summer and we’re already starting to feel some cooler weather here so this is your reminder to start booking your dates whether you want to come for October and the Fall Colors, November celebrating Thanksgiving or December for the Christmas Parade and hang around for the Possum Drop on New Years – so don’t delay in booking that perfect cabin rental here in the crisp cool mountains of western NC. Visit Lee & Carol Barbour at www.MountainLivingTeam.com
Just over the Tennessee state line and about 30 minutes from Murphy, NC is the Ocoee Whitewater Center - a great place to spend the day for an outing.
The Ocoee Whitewater Center (OWC) site was constructed for the purpose of holding the 1996 Olympic Canoe and Kayak Slalom competitions. This was the first time these events were held on a natural river and it was appropriate the Ocoee should be chosen as the site as it was already one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the world. Constructed using 60,000 tons of native rock, individually placed and cemented into position along the banks of the river, the riverbed itself was narrowed to create the spectacular rapids necessary for the competition. Those same rapids are the draw for the thousands of people who come each year to raft or to test their kayaking skills on the Olympic course.
Since the Olympic events, the Ocoee Whitewater Center has evolved into a highly visible and much used venue. They have mountain biking trails, hiking trails, picnic areas, suspension bridge that spans the river, gorgeous gift shop and restaurant. The paved walkways along the river are perfect for watching the rafters, walking your dog or leisurely family walks. When the river is turned off there’s great swimming holes and places to fish. It’s one of our favorite places to drive down to and walk along the river watching the rafters and kayakers go by on the weekends too.
The weekend is finally here and Murphy, North Carolina can offer you a seat with a view to relax and unwind. No matter if you’re looking for a spectacular mountain view, river or lake view, they’re endless here in Cherokee County NC and the surrounding north GA and east TN Mountains.
So give us a call and we’ll save you a seat to enjoy some serene mountain living here in Murphy, NC. Visit Lee & Carol Barbour at www.MountainLivingTeam.com
While on our daytrip from Murphy, NC to neighboring Highlands, NC to see Dry Falls, we also stopped in The Bascom – A Center for the Visual Arts. As we entered through the covered bridge entrance we were greeted by this wonderful organic stick art maze created by sculptor Patrick Dougherty.
You won’t believe how much this small town zoo in Murphy, NC has to offer. We were recently at the King Kong Zoo for a birthday party for our niece and got to spend a little time talking with Owner/Operator, John Curtis. Curtis cares for 60 animals that live at the King Kong Zoological Park located at the intersection of Hwy 64 and US 19/129 next to the flea markets. Caring for the animals is second nature to Curtis as he grew up in the zoo industry. Together he and his father, Stanley, have 110 years of combined experience working with exotic animals. One of our favorite animals was the Zeedonk, a donkey-zebra hybrid, that John had to teach how to run from rain. Our favorite cat was the white tiger that playfully turned into a little kitten when John walked next to his cage. They also fed the pigmy goats, played video games and had pizza and cake!
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information on things to do and see in Murphy, NC.
Is Your Pet Sabotaging You from Selling Your Home? It’s just not realistic to think you can relocate your precious pets while you’re home is on the market, but here are some tips to stop sabotaging your showings. As you leave the house everyday or get ready for that showing appointment follow these tips…
Keep cat litter boxes and puppy pads impeccably clean and out of sight
Keep all pet toys, kitty condos and feeding bowls picked up and put away
Make sure carpets and floors are cleaned of any stains
Mist the carpets and fabrics with Febreze, it freshens the air with a perfume smell. Air freshener sprays can affect people with allergies and just smell like you’re covering up something.
Put your pet in their carrier out in the garage or in an out of the way corner of a room. Better yet, load them up for a trip to the park.
Some people just aren’t pet lovers and others are fearful or distracted by animals. Doing these quick and easy steps could be the difference in having a great showing and getting an offer!
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EXCEPTIONAL MOUNTAIN CHALET! You'll enjoy the many upgrades in this three level home. The main level has a spacious dining & kitchen area with upgraded appliances, large pantry, stone fireplace with gas logs, hardwood floors and T&G ceiling, a bedroom and bath. Get ready for outdoor entertaining and BBQ’s on the 3 sided wrap around decking and covered areas. The oversized master on the upper level is enclosed with glass doors to enjoy the view upstairs and your cozy sitting area, yet offer you extra privacy. The finished basement features another gas log fireplace, bath, office/overflow guest space, storage and a huge den area with lots of light coming in from the large windows and glass sliding doors opening out onto the walk out deck. All bedrooms and the basement area are carpeted and all baths have tile flooring. This approx 2366 sq. ft. home also offers you panoramic views and just a short walk down to the river. All paved road in a great smaller mountain subdivision with high-speed internet service available. Don’t miss previewing this “not your typical” Chalet in beautiful Murphy, NC today!
JUST REDUCED to $199,000 NC #109516
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One of the best things about living in Murphy, NC is all the great surrounding areas that make for some great daytrips. We just had one over to Highlands, NC just about an hour away from Cherokee County, NC. Highlands is a beautiful area and they have one of the nicest downtown areas to park and stroll along all the unique shops and restaurants. But those are for another post about our daytrip.
We hadn’t been over to Dry Falls in about 10 years and it was about time we made the rounds of some of the best waterfalls in the NC Mountains again. They’ve just recently finished renovating the parking area and just a short walk down and you can walk behind the overhanging bluff where the 70-80' falls drop down into the Cullasaja River through the Nantahala National Forest. You’ll remain relatively dry when the water flo
w is low, hence its name, but you’ll get wet if the water flow is high. Luckily for us it was just a light misting of water that day.
We are surrounded by so much lush greenery, towering hardwood trees, gorgeous flowing rivers, creeks and waterfalls here in Murphy, North Carolina and the surrounding areas. If you’d like to visit our area or need more information on the western NC, north GA or east TN Mountains and all they have to offer visit www.LeeAndCarol.com
Lee & Carol Barbour
"The Mountain Living Team"
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The Ole Homestead in Murphy, NC
Can’t you just imagine that this home place was a real grand one in its day? This large wood and tin home with a small creek running next to it is situated along Joe Brown Hwy in Murphy, NC and must be a family treasure. It’s like a memorial to “the good ole days” every time we drive past it. You can just imagine all the kids out in the yard playing, mom hanging out laundry and the grandparents on the porch stringing half runner beans. These are some of the small town country scenes you can still find in Cherokee County.
Lee & Carol Barbour
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SUNSET MOUNTAIN 3BR/2BA with garage and shop in Murphy, NC for sale. Master on main floor has sitting room/office, triple pane skylights, Jotul woodstove, screened in porch, garden space, terraced rock walls and bubbling rock water garden. Seasonal views on this 1.05+/- acres with a shop and smaller storage building. Private well and paved roads. Just minutes to Murphy and the GA state line. Just Reduced to $189,000. NC #105756
Visit Lee & Carol Barbour at www.LeeAndCarol.com for more information on this home and other homes and land in the NC, GA and TN Mountains.
Lee & Carol Barbour
"The Mountain Living Team"
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Aubrey Atwater Solo Concert
Monday, August 9, 2010
7:00pm - Note earlier date and time!!
Admission: FREE, donations welcome
Location: Community Room, Keith House
FREE Concert at the John C. Campbell Folk School located in Brasstown, NC. featuring Aubrey Atwater. Atwater has been at the Folk School this month teaching a Clogging Class and an Intermediate Mountain Dulcimer Class and this Monday night she will be gracing us with a FREE concert.
Aubrey Atwater presents a captivating program of traditional and original folk music performed on guitar, Appalachian mountain dulcimer, Irish tin whistle, mandolin, feet, and old-time banjo. She entwines a moving explanation of the music with stories from her life and musical journey. Aubrey's love of music extends beyond the sound alone. Her pursuit is to understand folk music as an expression of human history and a glimpse into the lives of "ordinary" people.
To learn more about Aubrey Atwater visit her web site for more information and her extensive touring and teaching dates. Below is just a taste of Aubrey's musical talents...
Lee & Carol Barbour
"The Mountain Living Team"
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Hope you have a little time today to click on this link for some amazing color photos of America from 1939-1943. A good friend shared this was us and the feeling you'll get viewing them will not be forgotten. These images, by photographers of the Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information, are some of the only color photographs taken of the effects of the Depression on America’s rural and small town populations. The photographs are the property of the Library of Congress and were included in a 2006 exhibit
Bound for Glory: America in Color.
Lee & Carol Barbour
"The Mountain Living Team"
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There is nothing better than sitting out on your deck in Murphy, NC and seeing this view every evening from Wolf Mountain. No matter how hectic your day is, this is the way to unwind and relax as the day ends and we settle down at home ready for what tomorrow will bring.
If you’d like to enjoy Mountain Living in Murphy, NC and the surrounding GA and TN Mountains visit Lee & Carol Barbour at www.MountainLivingTeam.com for more information on homes and land for sale and enjoying views like these.
Lee & Carol Barbour
"The Mountain Living Team"
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The Cherokee Indian Legend of The First Strawberries
In the beginning of the world, ga lv la di e hi created First Man and First Woman. Together they built a lodge at the edge of a dense forest. They were very happy together; but like all humans do at times, they began to argue.
Finally First Woman became so angry she said she was leaving and never coming back. At that moment First Man really didn't care. First Woman started walking westward down the path through the forest. She never looked back.
As the day grew later, First Man began to worry. At last he started down the same path in search of his wife. The Sun looked down on First Man and took pity on him. The Sun asked First Man if he was still angry with First Woman. First Man said he was not angry any more. The Sun asked if he would like to have First Woman back. Fist Man readily agreed he did.
The Sun found First Woman still walking down the path toward the West. So to entice her to stop, the Sun caused to grow beneath her feet lovely blueberries. The blueberries were large and ripe. First Woman paid no attention but kept walking down the path toward the West.
Further down the path the Sun caused to grow some luscious blackberries. The
berries were very black and plump. First Woman looked neither left nor right but kept walking down the path toward the West.
At last the Sun caused to grow a plant that had never grown on the earth before. The plant covered the ground in front of First Woman. Suddenly she became aware of a fragrance she had never known. Stopping she looked down at her feet. Growing in the path was a plant with shiny green leaves, lovely white flowers with the largest most luscious red berries she had ever seen. First Woman stopped to pick one. Hmmm…she had never tasted anything quite like it! It was so sweet.
As First Woman ate the berry, the anger she felt began to fade away. She thought again of her husband and how they had parted in anger. She missed him and wanted to return home.
First Woman began to gather some of the berries. When she had all she could carry, she turned toward the East and started back down the path. Soon she met First Man. Together they shared the berries, and then hand in hand, they walked back to their lodge.
The Cherokee word for strawberry is ani. The rich bottomlands of the old Cherokee country were noted for their abundance of strawberries and other wild fruits. Even today, strawberries are often kept in Cherokee homes. They remind us not to argue and are a symbol of good luck.
Learn these other featured Cherokee Legends:
The Legend of Hanging Dog in Murphy, NC
The Legend of the Cherokee Rose
How The Red Bird Got His Color
Grandmother Spider Steals the Sun
Lee & Carol Barbour
"The Mountain Living Team"
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