Introduction

Bordered by the Cane and Nolichucky Rivers • Three miles of riverfront • Adjacent to Cherokee National Forest Close to the Appalachian Trail • Evokes the natural, secluded feel of a state or national park

“My favorite places on earth are the wild waterways where the forest opens its arms…

More than 400 acres of Blue Ridge Mountain paradise, much as God created it. Wild. Bountiful. And endlessly inspiring.

and a silver curve of river folds the traveler into its embrace.”

Rory MacLean

» Private and secluded , the property evokes the pastoral feel of a state or national park

» The property’s topography is the very essence of diverse, from gentle grasslands along the river banks to the lush, forested slopes western North Carolina is famous for

» With its range of ecosystems and astonishing biodiversity,

Riversong makes the ideal forest campus for children’s camps, adult retreats, family adventures or sustainable agriculture

» Adjacent to Pisgah National Forest, the property is embraced by picturesque, rocky rivers teeming with smallmouth bass and fantastic for tubing, kayaking and whitewater rafting

» The Cane and Nolichucky are major rivers in Yancey County; the

Cane and North Toe Rivers converge on the property to form the

Nolichucky—a regional white-water rafting destination—which flows northwest into Tennessee

» Many small streams crisscross Riversong’s valleys

» A large, private bridge across the Cane River—Riversong’s point of access—could become a key element in creating a powerful sense of arrival and intrigue while reinforcing the property’s sense of privacy

» Close to the Appalachian Trail and trails to Flattop Mountain in

Pisgah National Forest