Unobstructed panoramas of Grandfather Mountain, the Seven Sisters and Table Rock provide the perfect setting. The cool mountain breeze from among the eastern hemlocks beckons. Fifteen minutes outside Asheville, you’ll find yourself at one with nature at The Settings of Black Mountain. Explore a range of home sites, several of which are situated along a 100-acre conservation area. With nature in its’ purest form just next door, and forests, groves, and meadows all around, you’ll forget just how close you are to Interstate 40 and all the conveniences of modern living.

Overlooking the historic town of Black Mountain, in the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, The Settings has been planned along the natural contours of the land to present the most dramatic views. Additionally, more than 40 percent of the land has been preserved, leaving untouched green space to be enjoyed for years to come. The natural beauty surrounding the homesites will be accessible by world-class nature trails designed by Woody Keen, international trail architect and President of the Professional Trail Builders Association. While appreciating the community’s uncompromising regard for the environment, homeowners will also enjoy the amenities of contemporary living. The clubhouse overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains, which has just seen completion, features a hot tub, a fitness center with sauna, and a pool. Also recently completed are the Beanstalk Children’s Adventure Playground, several of the hiking and walking trails, the stone greeter’s cottage, and the stocked trout pond. Next on the list are a natural amphitheater, an overlook pavilion with a summer kitchen, a community garden, and nature trails with overlook parks.

With four unique seasons and an average temperature of 72 degrees, the living is fine in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Just ten miles from The Settings, Asheville received Southern Living magazine’s 2006 Readers’ Choice Award for the “Best Mountain Destination”, and it was also designated one of the “Twelve Top Travel Destinations for 2007″ by Frommer’s. Traveling to Asheville is optional, however, as meandering the streets of Black Mountain itself will find you at quaint bistros, great antique shops, and eclectic galleries, made complete with southern hospitality. Black Mountain was historically an artist’s colony, and it remains a haven for all types of creative souls, particularly at The Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Along with this heritage of arts, the area is also abundant with venues for shopping, golfing, dining, and so much more.

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