Hayesville, NC - Machaceh Rescue Farm

Machaceh Rescue Farm in Hayesville, NC is a nonprofit family based ministry that aids in the help and care of abused, neglected or unwanted animals. I found the Rescue Farm while previewing a home over in Clay County, NC and passed this great painted barn and just had to stop and take a photo of it.  That’s when I met Michelle Updike and she invited me in for a tour and introduced me to some of the animals there. Michelle’s passion for these animals is contagious. As she says “we fight and speak on the behalf of the animal because they have no voice to do so.” Machaceh is a Hebrew word meaning refuge, shelter from danger so that seems to be the perfect name for this wonderful ministry.

The Machaceh Rescue Farm supplies emergency medical and surgical care to the many animals in need. They are able to run the farm through the help of volunteers, sponsors, donations and homemade products that they sell. They sell a variety of homemade jams, jellies and other canned items, baked goods, wooden roses, and hair bows and other wood crafts. The Machaceh Rescue Farm goes to different events setting up a petting zoo, horse rides and animal sponsorship programs making people aware of the mission of the Rescue Farm and the neglect to animals in their community. Many of the animals are rehabilitated back to good health and adopted back out to loving homes. The Machaceh Rescue Farm is also available for birthday parties, horse rides and horse riding lessons.

If you’re interested in buying products, giving a tax deductible donation or seeing what their show dates are, just contact Michelle Updike at 706-835-8167 for more information.

The Machaceh Rescue Farm - machacehfarm@yahoo.com

205 Laurel Branch Lane, Hayesville, NC 28904

Lee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain Living Team  www.MurphyMountainLiving.com

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Fires Creek in Hayesville, NC to cool off in the summer!

Fires Creek in Hayesville, NC is a great place for some cool fun this summer! Just off Hwy 64 between Murphy and Hayesville, NC is a favorite spot of ours to visit with family and friends.

You can camp, hike the trails and ride horses here in Fires Creek, but we really like going to picnic and splash around in the river. Grab a picnic table under the shade of the trees and watch Fires Creek, which flows into nearby Hiwassee River, flowing by you. There are spots to jump off rocks, swim around and bring a tube if you want to float along. There are plenty of places for the little ones to get in or just to wade around and get your toes cold too. Plenty of cold water to cool you off this summer!

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Another great reason to live in Murphy, NC

Did you know that flowers are one of the best reasons to live in Murphy, NC? Well they are certainly is one of our favorite reasons. There is nothing more relaxing or enjoyable than walking in the woods and finding all the different wildflowers or spending time in your own yard or garden planting flowers.

Here are three different flowers in honor the upcoming Hometown Celebration in downtown Murphy, NC  at Konehete Park this coming 4th of July for you to enjoy.

There are so many beautiful flowers in the western NC, north GA and east TN mountains. Would you love to be surrounded by these flowers, mountains, lakes and rivers too? If you’re vacationing or wanting to move to the mountains...visit

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What to do in Murphy, NC for the Summer

First Day of Summer in Murphy, NC and how to enjoy it. Summer Solstice - longest day of the year starts today, June 21, 2011. Here in Murphy, NC its been feeling a little like summer had been hanging around for a couple weeks already, but today is the official start of Summer.

So what are some of the great things to do in Murphy, NC this Summer, you ask?
How about cooling off in the many lakes and rivers with these wet n’ wild water Outdoor Activities in the Mountains. We’ve got white water rafting, tubing, boating and all kinds of activities to keep you entertained and cool this summer.

Now grab those hiking boots, walking stick and camping gear for some of the best trails and scenery that the whole family will enjoy for Hiking & Camping in the Mountains.

And on those days that you want to pack up the car and venture off to see some of the other attractions, here are some more great Places in the Mountains to Visit

If you’re living or just visiting Murphy, NC and the surrounding western NC, north GA or east TN Mountains you'll never run out of enjoyable things to do - no matter what season we’re in here in the mountains. Visit Lee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain Living Team at www.MurphyMountainLiving.com

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The Best Restaurant in Murphy, NC

Our favorite weekend dinner spot is the Italian Caffe in Murphy, North Carolina. You’ll find all the traditional dishes and of course the best pizza in town, but the Italian Caffe also has the best steak dinner in town too.

Piero (Peter) Perna, Owner/Chef, and his lovely wife Pietra, serves up such a huge cut of steak that Lee even shares his cooked to perfection broccoli and baked potato with me - even though my fresh pasta Fettuccini Alfredo is more than I can finish anyway.

After a dinner like this we don't have a bit of room for any of Pietra’s homemade delicious deserts, but you can bet we take a slice or two home for later to go along with our leftovers!

They also have the best Lunch Buffet anywhere around too.
Next time you’re in Murphy, NC and have a hunger for the best Italian food, fish, steak and more in the area visit the Italian Caffe 828-837-1301
4195 West Hwy 64, Murphy NC 28906

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North Carolina Homes with QR Codes

Here in the small towns of the North Carolina and Georgia Mountains you might be wondering what those weird square boxes are popping up all over our signs, flyers, banners and billboards just to name a few.

These QR Codes are a great way to almost instantly get you more photos and information than you could ever put on a sign or postcard of some of the gorgeous properties we have listed at Coldwell Banker High Country.

Here is one of the latest ways we utilized the custom QR Codes… This postcard can be emailed, turned into a yard sign or printed. Either way, you get the idea. Scan that QR Code for more information and photos on making this great Hiwassee River Chalet home yours.

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Murphy, NC Realtor gets a surprise "payday"...

Being a Realtor in Murphy, NC is the profession we’ve chosen and we love working together as The Mountain Living Team. While we love listing and marketing properties for our Sellers, our true passion is working with Buyers, especially those from out of state or not familiar with our area, lifestyle and all these beautiful mountains have to offer.

We truly understand all the differences, details and questions you’ll have in finding and living in a smaller mountain community. Many have never experienced living in an area with four seasons, but we assure you you’ll love getting used to it.

So back to our surprise…We worked with Don and Bonnie, a great couple from Florida to help them find a home here in Cherokee County, NC and the surrounding north GA areas. They will retire in a few years, but with so many great values on the market and some of the best interest rates in decades, they decided it was the right time and opportunity to buy their mountain home.

Like most buyers they had certain requirements for the perfect home. Tops on their list were room for their RV, easy access and a garage and workshop for Don. Bonnie would love a big kitchen and really wanted a dining room with plenty of room for all the family and friends that would be spending time with them. But there was one other thing that Bonnie needed and that was going to be a special room for her quilting machine.

Lee and I emailed them many homes that looked promising and then we’d go out and take lots of photos of the home and surrounding area as well as measure the rooms to accommodate the quilting machine.

Well, it took time, but Don and Bonnie now have the home that is all they wanted and maybe even a little more. I stopped by to see them on their latest trip up and was so surprised at the lovely and thoughtful gift they presented us. This gorgeous quilt had all the colors I love, greens, browns, mustard and oranges. How did Bonnie know it would be so perfect in our home?

So this was a great surprise, but really the best “payday” for us is working with and getting to know great Clients that become great Friends. Thank you so much Don & Bonnie!

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