OUT & ABOUT IN WNC

Our agents were out and about this winter! From helping build communities up through service to celebrating with clients, below are a few fun highlights to share from our “Company News Feed.”

The Scoop from Jay Spiro

#ServiceAboveSelf

Jay Spiro recently volunteered at the WCU Football Concessions to help raise funds for the Main Street Sylva Association (MSSA)! Jay is a co-founder and incoming MSSA President. Click here to learn about how this special group is promoting downtown Sylva’s revitalization through community and economic development within the context of historic preservation.

Announcements from Anette Chrisley

Creating & Capturing Beauty

Anette continues to foster her creativity through art! Check out her latest pieces:

She also captured one of the many beautiful Bryson City mornings, soaking in the sunrise!

go where you feel most alive.

Communications from Christy Mitchell

Grateful for the Best Clients & Community!

“Great time at the Realtor Social at Enloe’s Wine Bar! Great catching up with our colleagues!”

“I swear I have the best clients! Love it when you start out finding them a house and end up becoming friends! Not only did they bring me a Christmas basket but one for my whole team to share! Good people do exist in this crazy world! And if you’re looking for a great handyman, Dave started his business here and people love him and his work! Hit me up if you need his info!”

“The Biggest Little Christmas Parade in the Smokies” is always held in downtown Bryson City. It’s a true community effort with local businesses, churches, and school groups pitching in to create floats around this year's theme, “Home for the Holidays”.

Click the play button to take in scenes from the 49th Annual Bryson City Christmas Parade, compliments of Christy!

From the Desk of Dani

Miner

Eye on the Summit

David and I are training for our upcoming trip to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro and safari on the Serengeti. Here are photos from one of our recent hikes in WNC. We are keeping our eye on the summit!

The Soco Gap to Waterrock Knob Trail is a well-marked 9-mile route along the Blue Ridge Parkway for an up and back trek. Waterrock Knob is one of the highest peaks along the Blue Ridge Parkway, reaching an elevation of about 6,292 feet (1,918 meters).

Our friends were visiting the area and we had planned to hike it. The parkway was closed due to a light overnight snowfall, so we drove to the trailhead through Cherokee. Excitement filled the air as we parked just outside the gate, assuming we were the sole hikers on the trail.

The initial stretch of the trail proved to be inviting and accessible, making for a pleasant start to our journey. Clear of roots and a gradual assent, the terrain allowed for a casual stroll through the woods. The tranquility of the snow sprinkled landscape heightened our sense of solitude, creating an intimate connection with nature.

As we progressed, the trail subtly changed, signaling the approaching challenge of a steeper ascent in the final mile. The gradual climb turned into a more demanding incline, requiring increased effort from our legs. To add to the adventure, patches of ice appeared on the trail, forcing us to navigate with caution. Each step became a calculated move, the icy sections demanding our full attention.

The best part of our hike awaited us at Waterrock Knob, where our perseverance was handsomely rewarded. From the summit, a nearly 360-degree view unfolded before us, showcasing the layered mountains in all their glory. The crisp mountain air filled our lungs as we absorbed the breathtaking panorama, appreciating the unique beauty that the unexpected closure of the parkway had unveiled.

The Soco Gap to Waterrock Knob trail not only provided a physical journey through diverse terrain but also offered a journey of unexpected challenges, resilience, and aweinspiring splendor of a winter wonderland.