Avery County NORTH CAROLINA
Visitor, Relocation and Business Guide Home of the Annual Woolly Worm Festival!
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Welcome to
Avery County
On behalf of the Avery County Chamber BOONE GREENSBORO AVERY of Commerce, we offer you a warm ASHEVILLE COUNTY RALEIGH welcome to beautiful Avery CHARLOTTE County, N.C., located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our unique area addresses fun seekers of all ages. This stunning and exceptional region offers four distinct seasons and we hope while visiting you will live the dream and enjoy true Southern hospitality. We are even home to the world-famous Woolly Worm Festival, one of the top 10 fall festivals in the country! Ski the highest summits of the South at our three state-of-the-art ski resorts, Appalachian Ski Mountain, Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar Mountain Resort. Activities abound year round including hiking, biking, rafting, golfing, tubing, horseback riding, antiquing, fine art festivals, art galleries and more. Cross the Mile-High Swinging Bridge at Grandfather Mountain, explore the Civil War trail, swim, fish and canoe at beautiful Wildcat Lake or take a thrilling ride on a zipline. Visit the Blue Ridge Parkway, America’s favorite scenic drive, or see the majestic mountains from the comfort of a trolley tour while visiting our award-winning wineries. The chamber is dedicated to serving residents, businesses and visitors through social media, networking, a user-friendly website, monthly marketing outreach events, exciting events that promote tourism, partnerships with state and government organizations and business promotion within and outside of the community. Our enterprises with local businesses and organizations allow our members to reap benefits from far and wide, no matter which season we are enjoying in the High Country. Avery County Chamber of Commerce Shoppes at Tynecastle, Intersection of NC 105 & NC 184 4501 Tynecastle Hwy., Unit 2 Banner Elk, NC 28604 828-898-5605 www.averycounty.com 4 www.averycounty.com
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Table of Contents
Welcome……………………………………… 4 Relocation………………………………… 6-7 Accommodations/Lodging……………… 8-13 Lodging/Real Estate Sales & Rentals…… 14-17 Attractions/Recreation/Museums……… 18-24 Avery Chamber Events………………… 25-27 Private Communities…………………………28 Restaurants……………………………… 29-35 Breweries/Wineries/Liquor…………… 36-37 Shopping/Art…………………………… 38-42 Business Services……………………… 43-55 Map……………………………………… 46-47 Pet Services/Veterinarian……………………55 Civic/Church/Education………………… 56-60 Medical Services………………………… 63-65 Important Avery Co Information……… 66-67 Member Index………………………… 68-70
RELOCATION
BANNER ELK: Banner Elk is a charming town with cobblestone streets located in the heart of Avery County. Banner Elk lies between Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain, both known as the ski capitol of the south. Activities include skiing, golf, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, rafting, fishing and more. Home to the Woolly Worm festival, Banner Elk offers fine lodging, world-class dining and unique shops. LeesMcRae, an accredited four-year college, is located in downtown Banner Elk with a program tailored for every student.
incorporated town in Eastern America and temperatures on Beech Mountain rarely exceed 72 degrees. CROSSNORE: Named after its original settler, George Crossnore, the town of Crossnore is home to a prominent school and its cottage industries. In 1911, Drs. E.H. and Mary Martin Sloop established Crossnore School. Today, there is a weaving room, art gallery and resale store on the campus to raise money for the school. Preservation efforts have resulted in a new walking path. ELK PARK: Once a bustling junction, Elk Park was one of the most populated areas of Avery County in the 1940s, but was left almost frozen in time when the mines closed. Modern residents of the town have embraced this historic past and filled downtown with antique shops and retail outlets echoing a bygone era. Also home to Elk River Falls.
LINVILLE: At the foot of Grandfather Mountain, Linville was originally developed as a summer resort where families could escape the heat and humidity of the south. What may have been the first golf course in North Carolina was designed in Linville in 1895. Linville is now home to a number of country club communities. The Eseeola Lodge is a popular destination. Linville offers year round BEECH MOUNTAIN: accommodations ranging from bed Beech Mountain is a popular resort & breakfasts, lodges and cabins, and community that offers year-round is home to the Old Hampton Store, a activities including skiing at Ski Beech, golfing, hiking, biking, fishing genuine country store, since 1921. Linville also has a thriving arts and more! At 5,506 feet above sea level, Beech Mountain is the highest district located on Ruffin Street. Directory contributions by Melynda Pepple… © 2017, Avery County Chamber of Commerce Acknowledgments This project is made possible through the cooperative efforts of the Avery County Chamber of Commerce and the advertisers displayed herein. We encourage you to visit these advertisers while in our area. Photos provided courtesy Todd Bush and Avery County Chamber. Publishing management by Stallard Studios Publishing, Wytheville, Virginia 276-228-7092. Printing by Chocklett Press, 2922 Nicholas Avenue, NE, Roanoke, Virginia. 540-345-1820.
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LINVILLE FALLS: Linville Falls is an unincorporated community at the junction of Avery, Burke and McDowell counties. The community is named after Linville Falls, a spectacular three-tiered waterfall plunging into the Linville Gorge, also known as the Grand Canyon of the southern Appalachians. The Falls Trail is a popular hiking destination for all levels. Explore the wilderness in the deepest, most remote gorge east of the Rockies. Accommodations range from cabins and lodges to campgrounds. Linville Falls is a great place for fishing, too. NEWLAND: This small municipality has been the county seat of Avery County since Newland was incorporated in 1913 and has the distinction of being the highest county seat east of the Mississippi. The recently remodeled classical courthouse overlooks a traditional town square bordered by shops and churches, complete with a memorial to Avery County veterans. Newland is home to several annual festivals, and a beautiful Riverwalk. PINEOLA: Pineola is an unincorporated community that spans approximately three miles of Christmas tree farms. Pineola is the site of several businesses, including a general store and a small hotel. The Linville River flows through the area and is impounded by a dam into a small lake for Linville Land Harbor, a resort community. The Blue Ridge Parkway passes through the southeast portion of the area.
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During the early 1900s, it was the site of a large logging operation and sawmill. The East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad (Tweetsie) operated in the community until 1939. PLUMTREE: More than just the site of the movie “Winter People,” Plumtree on Highway 19E in southwest Avery County is a breathtaking synthesis of history and beauty. The Toe River rushes vigorously through the center of the tiny community offering superb trout fishing and relaxation opportunities. Plumtree is also home to Fraser Fir Christmas trees, mica museum, brewery, camping, and Toe River Lodge. SEVEN DEVILS: Established as a resort in the 1960s, Seven Devils was incorporated in 1979. The Town is sheltered by the mile-high Hanging Rock Mountain and Dunveagan Peak, and is home to Hawksnest’s Tubing and Zip Line, one of the longest snow tubing and zip line facilities on the East Coast. SUGAR MOUNTAIN: With its 1,200foot vertical, Sugar Mountain Resort is the largest ski area in North Carolina, and one of few resorts breaking a 1,000-foot vertical south of New England. But Sugar Mountain isn’t just a winter destination. In the spring, summer and fall the resort offers hiking, biking, lift rides and its popular Sugar Mountain Oktoberfest.
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Accommodations/Lodging
4 Seasons at Beech, 608 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain (828) 387-4211 4seasonsatbeech.com
Best Western Mountain Lodge, 1615 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk (828) 898-4571, (877) 877-4553 www.bestwesternbannerelk.com
Archer’s Mountain Inn & Jackalope’s View Restaurant 2489 Beech Mountain Parkway Banner Elk, (828) 898-9004, archersinn.com
Blind Squirrel Brewery, Ziplines & Lodge 4716 South US 19E, Plumtree (828) 765-9696 www.blindsquirrelbrewery.com
Beech Mountain Inns, 700 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain (828) 387-2252, (866) 284-2770 www.beechalpen.com
Cornerstone Cabins & Lodge of Banner Elk, NC 64 Cornerstone Circle, Banner Elk (828) 898-3115 (828) 260-1125, www.cornerstonerentals.com
MOUNTAIN LODGE Within minutes of the area’s most popular attractions and destinations, including Grandfather Mountain and the Blue Ridge Parkway, Sugar Mountain Ski Resort and Golf, Beech Mountain Ski Resort, Linville Caverns, Lees-McRae College, Appalachian State University, and the best golf courses, hiking trails, fishing outfitters, and rafting adventures the area has to offer!
Nestled in the Heart of the High Country! Mountain View Rooms Available | Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet Served Daily Seasonal Outdoor Heated Pool | Fitness Center On Site | Laundry Facilities On Site 37-inch Flat Screen TVs In All Rooms | DVD Players In All Rooms DVD Rental Library Available At Front Desk | Pet Friendly Rooms Available Conference Rooms Accommodating Up To 200 People | 100% Non-Smoking Rooms Full Service Catering On Site | In-Room Coffee, Iron & Ironing Boards Microwaves and Refrigerators In All Rooms | Picnic Area With Gas Grills High-Speed Wireless Internet In All Rooms
Best Western Mountain Lodge | 1615 Tynecastle Hwy | Banner Elk, NC 28604 828-898-4571 | 877-877-4553 | www.bestwesternbannerelk.com 8 www.averycounty.com
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Accommodations/Lodging
Country Inn & Suites 818 East King Street, Boone (800) 830-5222 (828) 264-4100 www.countryinns.com Cross Creek Cabins 8420 NC Highway 183, Linville Falls (828) 765-9701 crosscreekcabins.com
Eseeola Lodge Linville Resorts, Inc. 175 Linville Avenue, Linville (828) 733-4311 (800) 742-6717 www.eseeola.com Festiva Hospitality Blue Ridge Village Resort, 3781 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk, (828) 898-9737 www.vacationcondos.com/ blue-ridge-village-festiva-resort
Summer Resident Camp and Day Camp Affordable Group Lodgings: Reunions Weddings Skiing Business Retreats Open year round! www.HolstonCenter.org (844) 465-7866 6993 Hickory Nut Gap Rd. Banner Elk, NC On the Banks of Wildcat Lake 10 www.averycounty.com
Gable Haus Country Inn & Linville Cottages, 154 Ruffin Street, Linville (828) 733-9535 gablehausinn.com
Linville Falls Campground, RV Park & Cabins, 717 Gurney Franklin Road, Linville Falls, (828) 765-2681 www.linvillefalls.com
Grandfather Campground & Cabins, 125 Profile View Road Banner Elk, (828) 963-7275 (800) 788-2582 grandfatherrv.com
Little Main Street Inn & Suites 607 Main Street, East, Banner Elk (828) 898-6109, www.littlemainstreet.com Parkview Lodge & Cabins 10345 US Highway 221, Linville Falls (828) 765-4787, www.parkviewlodge.com
Hemlock Ridge Cabin Rentals 526 Spice Bottom Trail, Banner Elk (336) 998-5252, www.hemlockridgenc.com Hidden Valley Motel 8725 NC Highway 105, South Boone, (828) 963-4372 www.hiddenvalleymotel.com
Pinnacle Inn Resort 301 Pinnacle Inn, Beech Mountain (828) 387-2231 (800) 405-7888 www.pinnacleinn.com
Pixie Motor Inn 4150 Mitchell Avenue, Linville Holston Camp & Retreat Center, (828) 733-2597 6993 Hickory Nut Gap Rd, Banner Elk https://enchantedamerica.word(844) 465-7866 press.com/2014/06/26/pixie-motorholstoncenter.org inn-linville-nc/ Inn at Elk River 875 Main Street, West, Banner Elk (828) 898-9669 www.elkriverinn.com
Quality Inn Suites 840 East King Street, Boone (828) 266-1100 choicehotels.com/qualityinn/boone
Pixie inn
Open April through October Family Owned & Operated since 1956 Clean and Affordable Rooms 4150 Newland Highway Linville, NC • 828-733-2597 Near intersection of NC 105 & US 221
“We treat our guests like family!”
Courtesy Grandfather Campground & Cabins
OPEN YEAR ‘ROUND!
GRandfatheR CAMPGROUND
RV Resort & Recreational Park Convenient Location Near All High Country Attractions!
Easy Check-In & Check-Out • RV & Tent Sites • Cabin Rentals • Playground • Hiking Picnic Tables • Barbecue Grills • Deluxe Bathhouses • Laundromat • Campground Store
125 Profile View Road | Banner Elk, NC 28604 | 828.355.4535 P.O. Box 2060 | Boone, NC, 28607 | 800.788.CLUB (2582) www.grandfatherrv.com (828) 898-5605
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Accommodations/Lodging
Rosemary Stein Cabin 2105 Maple Avenue, Burlington (336) 212-1200 www.vrbo.com/260138 Serenity Haven Cabin Rentals 676 Old Turnpike Road, West Banner Elk (828) 898-5762 www.serenityhaven.net Smoketree Lodge 11914 NC Highway 105, South Banner Elk (828) 963-6505 (800) 422-1880 www.smoketree-lodge.com
Sugar Mountain Lodging, Inc. 3440-C Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk (828) 898-7800 (800) SUGARTOP www.sugarmountainlodging.com Swiss Mountain Village 2324 Flat Top Road, Blowing Rock (828) 295-3373 www.swissmountain.com Taylor House Inn 4584 NC Highway 194, South Banner Elk, (828) 963-5581 www.taylorhouseinn.com Teen Valley Ranch Christian Camp 216 TVR Loop Road, Plumtree (828) 765-7860 www.tvr.org
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The Banner Elk Inn B&B Cottages & Cabins 407 Main Street, Banner Elk (828) 898-6223 www.bannerelkinn.com
Valle Crucis Conference Center 146 Skiles Way, Valle Crucis (828) 963-4453 www.vcconferences.org
The Inn at Crestwood Restaurant & Spa 3236 Shulls Mill Road, Boone (828) 963-6646 www.crestwoodnc.com The Vistas at Banner Elk 462 Penny Lane, Banner Elk (828) 898-3380 www.vistasatbannerelk.com Thistledown on Yellow Mountain Retreat Center 164 Ruins Pasture Road, Minneapolis (828) 733-2573 www.thethistledown.com
Real Estate Sales and Consulting 4501 Tynecastle Highway • PO Box 2480 • Banner Elk, NC 28604
Office 828-898-1880 • Fax 828-898-8451 Info@peakrealestatenc.com
peakrealestatenc.com (828) 898-5605
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Accommodations/Lodging/ REAL ESTATE Sales & Rentals
Baker Realty Group, Linville, NC, (828) 898-8676 bakerrealtync.com Banner Elk Realty 161 Silver Springs Drive, Banner Elk (828) 898-9756, (828) 260-1550, www.bannerelkrealty.com Beechwood Realty, Inc., 503 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain (800) 692-2061 www.slopeside.com Eagles Nest Realty, 51 Eagles Nest Trail, Banner Elk, (828) 771-9343 www.eaglesnestrealtyllc.com Foscoe Realty Rentals, 133 Echota Parkway, Boone, (828) 963-8142 www.foscoerentals.com High Country Association of Realtors, 2348 NC Highway 105, South, Boone (828) 262-5437 (877) 262-5452, www.highcountryrealtors.org
Highlands At Sugar Resort 2173 Sugar Drive, Banner Elk (828) 898-9601 www.highlandsatsugar.com Lacey Realty, 121 Pineola Street, Newland, (828) 733-2151 (828) 733-5770 www.laceyrealtync.com
Banner Elk Realty “The Only Name You Need to Know in Mountain Real Estate.”
www.bannerelkrealty.com
Celebrating 37 Years of Outstanding Service!
John D. Davis III, Owner/Broker
161 Silver Springs Dr, Banner Elk, NC 28604
828-260-1550
Rare Earth Realty, LLC
Rare Earth Realty was created with the concept of providing advanced technology. We will strive to offer our customers the best advertising techniques, using the latest hardware and software available. Being Microsoft Office certified, your listings will be professionally promoted as other websites allow.
Rare Earth Realty, LLC, 8896 Highway 183, Linville Falls, NC Office: (828) 460-9758 • Cell: (828) 442-4866 • Fax: (828) 659-3274 marthapiercy@gmail.com Martha Piercy rareearthrealty.net “Our Goal is Your Future”
Linville Falls General 8896 Hwy 183, Linville Falls, NC
Open Daily
General Merchandise • Groceries • Gifts and MORE Firewood, Hiking, Fishing, and Camping needs Phone: 828-765-1342 linvillegeneral@gmail.com 14 www.averycounty.com
Services • Member Of The High Country MLS • Residential and Land Sales • Property Management • Developer Owned Lot Sales
Real Estate Office: 51 Eagles Nest Trail Banner Elk, NC 28604
Phone: 800.770.9311 www.eaglesnestrealtyllc.com
Accommodations/Lodging/ REAL ESTATE Sales & Rentals Rare Earth Realty LLC
8896 Highway 183, Linville Falls Linville Cabin Rentals, Inc. 1160 NC Highway 226, Spruce Pine (828) 592-5040, www.linvillecabinrentals.com Linville River Cottages 16 Fish Camp Circle, Newland (281) 636-4917 www.linvillerivercottages.com Mountain Retreats Realty 4840 NC Highway 105, South, Banner Elk (828) 898-6325 (800) 819-7647, www.ncmountainretreats.com Peak Real Estate 4501 Tynecastle Highway, Unit 6, Banner Elk (828) 898-1880, www.peakrealestatenc.com Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, 1900 Tynecastle Highway Banner Elk, (828) 898-5022, www.premiersothebyrealty.com
(828) 460-9758, www.rareearthrealty.net
Resort Real Estate & Rentals at Sugar Mountain 3390 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk, (800) 438-4555 (828) 898-9746 www.staysugarmountain.com Silver Springs Farm Property & Town Homes 600 Old Turnpike Road, Banner Elk, (828) 898-6896, www.thesilverspringsfarm.com Sugar Top Resort Condominium Association, Inc. 303 Sugar Top Drive, Banner Elk, (828) 898-6211, www.sugartop.com Teresa’s Vacation Rentals 2061 Little Plumtree Creek, Newland, (828) 387-5407 www.teresasvacationrentals.com The Real Estate Book, P.O. Box 2048, Boone, (828) 295-6436 www.RealEstateBook.com
Live
Above it All.
SUGAR TOP Resort Sales
Prices starting Perched atop Little Sugar Mountain, at
$89,900
at an elevation of 5,000 feet, Sugar Top is a unique condominium community with majestic vews of either Grandfather Mountain or the Sugar Mountain ski slopes. Amenities include an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, steam room & exercise room and more. Call today.
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Bob Timberlake’s Vision comes to life at Linville Falls Mountain Club
Timberlake Inspired Fully Furnished Cottages from $339,900
Model Open Daily
828-756-4008 LinvilleFallsMountainClub.com 45 Blue Ridge Drive North, Suite T, Marion, NC 28752
Attractions/Recreation Museums
Appalachian Ski Mountain 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock (828) 295-7828 www.appskimtn.com Apple Hill Farm 400 Apple Hill Road, Banner Elk (828) 963-1662 www.applehillfarmnc.com Avery County Historical Museum 1829 Schultz Circle, Newland (828) 733-7111 http://averymuseum.org/#home Avery County Parks & Recreation 185 Shady Street, Newland (828) 733-8266 www.averycountync.gov/residents/ parks_and_recreation/index.php Banner Elk Riding Stables 796 Shomaker Road, Banner Elk (828) 898-5424 www.bannerelkstables.com
Banner House Museum 7990 Hickory Nut Gap Road, Banner Elk (828) 898-3634 www.bannerhousemuseum.org Beech Mountain Resort 1007 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain (800) 438-2093, (828) 387-2011 www.beechMountainResort.com Doc’s Rocks Gem Mine & Appalachian Fossil Museum 111 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock (828) 264-4499 www.docsrocks.net Dutch Creek Trails 793 Rubin Walker Road, Vilas (828) 297-7117 www.dutchcreektrails.com Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine 13780 NC Highway 226, Spruce Pine (828) 765-6130 (888) 517-5829 www.gemmountain.com
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Attractions/Recreation Museums 62nd Annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games July 6-9, 2017 Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville (828) 733-4337 www.grandfather.com Grandfather Mountain State Park 9872 Highway 105 South, Suite 6 Banner Elk (828) 963-9522 www.grandfathermountain.org Grandfather Trout Farm, Gem Mine 10767 NC Highway 105 South Banner Elk (828) 963-5098 www.grandfathertroutfarm.com
Headquarters Bike & Outdoor 4501 Tynecastle Highway, Unit 3 Banner Elk (828) 898-8885 www.hqbikeandoutdoor.com
Hawksnest Snow Tubing & Zipline 2058 Skyland Drive, Seven Devils (828) 963-6561 www.hawksnesttubing.com
High Mountain Expeditions 3149 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk (828) 898-9786 www.skicountrysports.com
Beech Mountain
Eastern America's Highest Town
Hiking/Biking Restaurants Shops Rec Center Golf Club Ski Resort Beech Mountain Visitor Center www.beechmtn.com 800-468-5506
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At 4900 ft, Sugar Ski & Country Club offers exciting mountain getaways in all seasons. Enjoy ski-in, ski-out access during winter months, and hiking, biking and public golf in warmer months. Also featuring a clubhouse, indoor heated pool, sauna and hot tub.
800-634-1320 | www.SugarMountain.com ONE
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Off Hwy 105 Between Boone & Banner Elk
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Business Services
Linville Caverns
Natural
Wonders!
North Carolina’s Only Show Caverns. See amazing
stalactite & stalagmite formations, the underground
stream with native trout, our bottomless pool and visit our gift shop! Located on Hwy. 221 North in Marion.
800-419-0540 or 828-756-4171 www.LinvilleCaverns.com (828) 898-5605
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Attractions/Recreation Museums
Hike More Adventures 9041 NC Highway 181, Jonas Ridge (828) 595-4453 www.hikemoreadventures.com #hikemoreadventures Horn in the West/Southern Appalachian Association 591 Horn in the West Drive, Boone (828) 264-2120 www.horninthewest.com Jonas Ridge Snow Tubing 7081 NC Highway 181, Morganton (828) 733-4155 www.jonasridgesnowtube.com Lee-McRae Summer Theatre P.O. Box 128, Banner Elk (828) 898-8748 www.lmc.edu/community/ summer-theatre/index.htm
Lees-McRae College Forum 235 Main Street, Banner Elk (828) 898-8748 www.lmc.edu/forum Linville Caverns 19929 US Highway 221, Marion (828) 756-4171 www.linvillecaverns.com Mystery Hill 129 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock (828) 264-2792 www.mysteryhill-nc.com Orchard At Altapass 1025 Orchard Drive, Spruce Pine; Blue Ridge Parkway MP 328.3 (828) 765-9531 (888) 765-9531 www.altapassorchard.org River and Earth Adventures 5578 US Highway 421, Vilas (828) 355-9797 www.raftcavehike.com
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Attractions/Recreation Museums
Rock Dimensions, Inc. 131B South Depot Street, Boone (828) 265-3544 www.rockdimensions.com
The Adventure Collective 62 Shadow Ridge Drive, Fletcher (828) 278-9891 www.advguides.com
Sugar Creek Gem Mining Company 3045 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk (828) 898-4367 www.sugarcreekgemmine.com
Toms Custom Golf P.O. Box 975, Linville (828) 898-6464 www.seesugar.com/golf
Sugar Mountain Ski & Country Club HOA 100 Sugar Ski Drive, Banner Elk (828) 898-9784 (800) 634-1320 www.sugarmountain.com Sugar Mountain Ski Resort 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive Sugar Mountain (828) 898-4521 (800)SUGARMT www.skisugar.com
Wahoo’s Adventures 3385 US Highway 321, Boone (828) 262-5774 www.wahoosadventures.com Williams YMCA of Avery County 436 Hospitals Drive, Linville (828) 737-5500 www.ymcaavery.org
2017 Lees-McRae
Summer Theatre Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Million Dollar Quartet Legally Blonde June 25–August 5 | lmc.edu/summertheatre | 828.898.8709
WHERE GREAT THINGS HAPPEN EVERYDAY MAKE AN IMPACT IN YOUR COMMUNITY. WILLIAMS YMCA OF AVERY COUNTY
436 Hospital Dr. Linville, NC 28646 828 737 5500 www.ymcaavery.org
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2017 Avery Chamber Events
AVERY CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC Linville Golf Club, May 11, 2017
Avery County Wine & Beer Festival- June 10, 2017- 12p-5p, located at Blind Squirrel Brewery Campground, Plumtree, NC- 1 mile from the brewery. Enjoy the cool temperatures in June while tasting special wines and craft beer from the High Country plus live music and great food will be available. Shuttles running for brewery tours. Lodging available- See Blind Squirrel ad on page 36, Eventbrite for tickets and Averycounty.com for more information.
FINE ART & MASTER CRAFTS FESTIVAL
AVERY COUNTY WINE & BEER FESTIVAL June 10, 2017 Fine Art & Master Crafts Festival: An eclectic gathering of international and mountain fine artists and master crafters. Show Hours: Friday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Historic Banner Elk Elementary School 185 Azalea Circle Downtown Banner Elk July 14-16, 2017 August 11-13, 2017 (828) 898-5605
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2017 Avery Chamber Events
40TH ANNUAL WOOLLY WORM FESTIVAL Downtown Banner Elk – October 21-22, 2017 The 40th Annual Woolly Worm Festival takes place the 3rd weekend of October 21 & 22, 2017 in the quaint mountain town of Banner Elk North Carolina. The fun starts at 9 am Saturday!
Handcrafted Juried Artists • Amazing Furniture to decorate your home Inflatables Rides • Live Music and Dance Teams
There is ample parking, but the free parking is on a first come basis and other parking by organizations for a minimal fee. No pets inside the gates. Doggie day care available. ATM available. Bring your Woolly Worm or purchase one to race.
Saturday 9a-5p: $1,000 Cash Prize for Winning Woolly Worm
Sunday 9a-4p: $500 Cash Prize for Winning Woolly Worm Sunday 1p: Trophy Prize for Corporate Woolly Worm Wace Winner Purchase tickets at the gate or online at WoollyWorm.com. 26 www.averycounty.com
Private/Communities
Beech Mountain Club 114 Clubhouse Road Beech Mountain (828) 387-4208 www.beechmtnclub.org Elk River Club 1000 Clubhouse Drive, Banner Elk (828) 898-9773 (888) 355-0933 www.elkriverclubnc.com Elk River POA 643 NC Highway 194, Banner Elk (828) 898-9791 www.elkriverpoa.com Eseeola Lodge Linville Resorts, Inc. 175 Linville Avenue, Linville (828) 733-4311 (800) 742-6717 www.eseeola.com Grandfather Golf & Country Club 2120 NC Highway 105 South, Linville (828) 898-4531 www.grandfatherclubnc.com Linville Falls Mountain Club 45 Blue Ridge Drive, North, Suite T Marion (828) 756-4008 www.linvillefallsmountainclub.com Linville Land Harbor POA 20 Land Harbor Plaza, Newland (828) 733-8300 www.linvillelandharbor.com Linville Ridge Country Club 2245 NC Highway 105, South Linville (888) 986-2030 (828) 898-5151 www.linvilleridge.com 28 www.averycounty.com
Restaurants
Kaye's Kitchen
Café & Catering
“Where Good Friends & Great Food Meet”
Alpen Restaurant Bar Buttersong Company Breakfast Served&All Day Soups, SaladsBaking & Sandwiches Homemade BakedParkway Goods Daily Specials Coffee & Espresso Bar 700 Beech Mountain 100 DAR Drive, Crossnore Breakfast Buffets Beech Mountain Sunday Brunch & Saturday (828) 783-1209 Mon thru Sat 8:00am—2:00pm Sun 9:00am-2:00pm Closed Wed (828) 387-2252 Dinners Vary by Seasonwww.thistle-dew.com … Call for Schedule www.alpenrestaurant.com FULL CATERING SERVICES AVAILABLE Carolina Barbeque, Inc. Artisanal LLCStreet Newland, NC 28657 500 Pineola Street, Newland 503 Pineola email: Kayes.Kitchen@gmail.com Phone: (828) 737-0314 NewlandKayesKitchen.com 1200 Dobbins Road, Banner Elk (828) 737-0700 Find us on: (828) 898-5395 www.carolinabbqnewland.com www.artisanalnc.com Chef’s Table at Sorrento’s Banner Elk Café, Lodge 140 Azalea Circle, SE 108, Banner Elk & Espresso Bar (828) 898-1940 Kaye's Kitchen 324 Shawneehaw Avenue www.chefstablebannerelk.com Banner Elk Café & Catering Chick-fil-A (828) 898-4040 2802 Blowing Rock Road, Boone www.bannerelkcafe.com “Where Good Friends & Great Food Meet” (828) 264-4660 Breakfast Served Day Lounge www.Chick-Fil-A.com/boone Soups, Salads & Sandwiches BARRA Sports Bar &AllCigar Homemade Baked Goods Daily Specials Coffee & Espresso Bar 140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk Sunday Brunch & Saturday Eat Breakfast Crow Buffets (828) 898-7727 Mon thru Sat 8:00am—2:00pm Sun 9:00am-2:00pm Wed Foscoe 9872 NC HighwayClosed 105 South, www.BannerElkBarra.com Dinners Vary by Season … Call for Schedule (828) 963-8228 FULL CATERING SERVICES AVAILABLE Bayou Smokehouse www.eatcrownc.com 503 Pineola Street Newland, NC 28657 email: Kayes.Kitchen@gmail.com 130-A Main Street, Banner Elk Phone: (828) 737-0314 NewlandKayesKitchen.com (828) 898-8952 Find us on: www.bayousmokehouse.com
Kaye's Kitchen
Café & Catering
“Where Good Friends & Great Food Meet”
Breakfast Served All Day Soups, Salads & Sandwiches Homemade Baked Goods Daily Specials Coffee & Espresso Bar Sunday Brunch & Saturday Breakfast Buffets Mon thru Sat 8:00am—2:00pm Sun 9:00am-2:00pm Closed Wed Dinners Vary by Season … Call for Schedule FULL CATERING SERVICES AVAILABLE 503 Pineola Street Newland, NC 28657 Phone: (828) 737-0314 Find us on:
email: Kayes.Kitchen@gmail.com NewlandKayesKitchen.com
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Restaurants
Famous Brick Oven Pizzeria 402 Beech Mountain Parkway Beech Mountain (828) 387-4209 www.famousbrickoven.com
Jackalope’s View Restaurant 2489 Beech Mountain Parkway Beech Mountain (828) 898-9004 www.archersinn.com
Fred’s Backside Deli 501 Beech Mountain Parkway Beech Mountain (828) 387-4838 www.fredsgeneral.com
Kaye’s Kitchen Café & Catering 503 Pineola Street, Newland (828) 737-0314 www.newlandkayeskitchen.com Loaves and Fishes Restaurant and Catering 176 Maple Street, Crossnore (828) 733-5812 www.askcounty.com Mason Jar 151 Cranberry Street, Newland (828) 733-0889 McDonald’s Restaurant 3980 NC Highway 105, South Banner Elk (828) 898-9677 www.mcdonalds.com Miracle Grounds Coffee Café 8 Fountain Circle, Crossnore (828) 733-2247 www.miraclegrounds.org Nick’s Restaurant and Pub 4527 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk (828) 898-9613 www.nicksrestaurantandpub.com Old Hampton Store & BBQ 77 Ruffin Street, Linville (828) 733-5213 www.oldhamptonstorenc.com
828-264-4660 2082 Blowing Rock Rd • Boone, NC 28607 www.cfarestaurant.com/boone/home
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Restaurants
Puerto Nuevo 2120 Tynecastle Highway, Suite 1 Banner Elk (828) 898-3332 www.puertonuevobe.com Reid’s Café and Catering 4004 NC Highway 105, South Suite 8, Banner Elk (828) 268-9600 www.reidscateringco.com River Dog Coffeehouse & Café 3616 Mitchell Avenue, Suite 1 Newland (828) 733-9333 www.riverdogcoffee.com River Walk Pizza 456 Hardees Alley, Newland (828) 733-2331 www.riverwalk-pizza.com
Serving Lunch & Dinner Full Bar, NFL Sunday Ticket, and Karaoke on Friday Nights! 4527 Tynecastle Hwy in Banner Elk 828.898.9613 www.nicksrestaurantandpub.com 32 www.averycounty.com
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Sister Lees Café 142 Main Street, Banner Elk (828) 898-4000 www.menupix.com/northcarolina/ restaurants/380274051/Sister-LeesCafe-Banner-Elk-NC Sorrento’s Italian Bistro 140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk (828) 898-5214 www.sorrentosbistro.com Stonewalls Restaurant 344 Shawneehaw Avenue Banner Elk (828) 898-5550 www.stonewallsrestaurant.com
“… a hidden jewel…” ~ TripAdvisor
Crestwood RestauRant & spa
3236 Shulls Mill Rd, Boone, NC 28607 1.877.836.5046 • crestwoodnc.com
Great Pizza, Buffet, Wings, Stix, Subs, Salads and More!
Lunch Buffet Daily
Pizzas, Subs, Wings, Salads & More
Reserve the buffet for larger groups. Call for details.
456 Hardees Alley • Newland, NC www.riverwalk-pizza.com • 828-733-2331 34 www.averycounty.com
Restaurants
The Italian Restaurant 2855 Linville Falls Highway, Pineola (828) 733-1401 www.allmenus.com/nc/newland/136228-the-italian-restaurant/ menu/ The Pedalin’ Pig 4235 NC Highway 105 South Banner Elk (828) 898-7500 www.thepedalinpig.com The Table at Crestwood 3236 Shulls Mill Road, Boone (877) 836-5046 www.table.crestwoodnc.com Tobias Casual Fine Dining 2489 Beech Mountain Parkway Banner Elk (828) 898-9004 www.archersinn.com
Stonewalls Restaurant Banner Elk, North Carolina
www.stonewallsrestaurant.com
Prime Rib, Seafood Gourmet Steaks Fine Wines Fine Olive Oils & Balsamics Stonewalls offers the finest cuts of beef found in prime rib, sirloin, rib eye, New York Strip and Filet Mignon. Our chicken & ribs are second to none and we have a great lineup of seafood.
Locally owned and operated since 1985 and we pride ourselves on our exceptional service and value.
344 Shawneehaw Ave South, Banner Elk, NC 28604 (828) 898-5550 • Open Daily at 5pm (828) 898-5605
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Breweries/ Wineries/ Liquor
ABC (High Country Municipal) Store of Avery County 4004 Highway 105, Suite 11 Banner Elk (828) 898-8282
Erick’s Cheese & Wine Shop 4004 NC Highway 105 South Banner Elk (828) 898-9424 www.erickscheeseandwine.com
Banner Elk Winery & Villa 60 Deer Run Lane, Banner Elk (828) 898-9090, (828) 260-1790 www.bannerelkwinery.com
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery 225 Vineyard Lane, Banner Elk (828) 963-2400 www.grandfathervineyard.com
Beech Mountain Brewing Company 1007 Beech Mountan Parkway Beech Mountain (800) 438-2093 www.beechMountainResort.com
Linville Falls Winery 9557 Linville Falls Hwy, Newland (828) 765-1400 www.linvillefallswinery.com
Blind Squirrel Brewery, Ziplines & Lodge 4716 South US 19E, Plumtree (828) 765-9696 www.blindsquirrelbrewery.com
Lost Province Brewing Co. 130 North Depot Street, Boone (828) 265-3506 www.lostprovince.com
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Elevate Your Taste in Wine
Family Owned and Operated ~ Celebrating 4 Years Serving the High Country
9557 Linville Falls Highway, Linville Falls • 828-765-1400 www.linvillefallswinery.com
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Our terraced mountain vineyard and winery is nestled right on the Watauga River at the base of Grandfather Mountain. Warm breezes during the day and cool crisp nights help develop the flavors and balance of our wine.
A True North Carolina Wine Experience! “Our terraced mountain vineyard and winery nestled at the base of Grandfather Mountain. Warm breezes during the day and cool crisp nights help develop the flavors and balance of our wines. We think you'll find our wines unique. Enjoy and share with friends!” Steve Tatum, owner www.grandfathervineyard.com
Seyval Blanc
Appalachian High Country
225 Vineyard Lane, Banner Elk, NC 28604 • (828) 963-2400 info@grandfathervineyard.com • grandfathervineyard.com
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Saturday Wine Tastings 1-5 pm
Grandfather Ctr, Hwy 105 & 184, next to ABC Store Banner Elk / 828.898.9424 erickscheeseandwine.com
GIFT BASKETS, PARTY TRAYS, ACCESSORIES, KNOWLEDGEABLE & HELPFUL STAFF
VISIT OUR BEER CAVE AND GIFTWARE AREA!
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Shopping/Art
87 Ruffin Street Gallery 87 Ruffin Street, Linville (828) 737-0420 www.oldhamptonstorenc.com
Blackberry Creek Mattress Outlet 8859 NC Highway 105 South, Boone (828) 963-5503 www.blackberrymattressoutlet.com
Alta Vista Gallery 2839 Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis (828) 963-5247 www.altavistagallery.com
Blair Fraley Sales Store 5 Crossnore Drive, Crossnore (828) 733-4228, (800) 374-4228 www.crossnoreschool.org
Art Cellar Gallery 920 Shawneehaw Avenue Banner Elk (828) 898-5175 www.artcellaronline.com
Blue Ridge Soap Shed 179 Meadow View Road, Spruce Pine (828) 765-6001, (877) 404-soap www.soapshed.com
Avery County Farmers Market 185 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk (Old BE School) (828) 733-8270 www.averycountyfarmersmarket.net Avery County Habitat Restore 2170 Millers Gap Highway, Newland (828) 733-2025 www.averycohfh.org Avery Farms 615 Avery Lane, Plumtree (828) 733-5052 www.averychristmastrees.com Bear Creek Traders 8645 Highway NC 105, Foscoe (828) 963-1183 www.bearcreektrader.com
Carlton Gallery/Woven Works 10360 NC Highway 105 South, Banner Elk (828) 963-4288 www.carltongallery.com Carolina Window Fashions 66 Pershing Street, Suite 5, Newland (828) 733-3318 www.carolinawindowfashions.net Cartner Christmas Tree Farm 901 Balsam Drive, Mountain Glen Newland (828) 733-1641 www.carolinafraserfir.com Crossnore Weavers & Gallery 205 Johnson Lane, Crossnore (828) 733-4660 www.crossnoreweavers.org
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Shopping/Art
Elk River Evergreens 121 Brooks Shell Road, Elk Park (828) 387-7695 www.elkriverevergreens.com
Mary Kay Cosmetics 182 Shelter Rock Circle Sugar Mountain (828) 898-8328 (828) 712-0891 www.marykay.com/ncrawford1
Mast General Store 3565 NC Highway 194, South Valle Crucis Extreme Snowboard & Ski (828) 963-6511 3071 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk www.mastgeneralstore.com/ (828) 898-7669 valle-crucis www.extremenc.com Mountain Dog and Friends, Inc. Fred’s General Mercantile, Inc. 126 Taylor Road, Boone 501 Beech Mountain Parkway (828) 963-2470 Beech Mountain www.mountaindogandfriends.com (828) 387-4838 Mountain Jewelers, Inc. www.fredsgeneral.com 205 Pineola Street, Newland Hardin Fine Jewelry (828) 733-0186 920 Shawneehaw Avenue www.mountainjewelers.com Banner Elk (828) 898-4653 My Best Friend’s Barkery www.hardinfinejewelry.com 176 Shawneehaw Avenue Banner Elk Linville Falls General (828) 898-5625 8896 NC Highway 183, Linville Falls www.mybestfriendsbarkery.com (828) 765-1342
FRED’S GENERAL MERCANTILE Everything a general store used to be and more! “If we don’t have it… you don’t need it!” Grocery • Deli with Patio Dining Ski Rentals • Wild Bird Supply Clothing • Hardware 501 Beech Mountain Parkway Open 7:30 am to 10:00 pm daily
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Mountain Jewelers Located on Main Street in Newland between the two stoplights. jewelert@bellsouth.net
Same owners and same location for 30 years. We must be doing something right!
205 Pineola St. Newland 828-733-0186
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Shopping/Art
Old World Galleries 697 West King Street Boone (828) 264-6559 www.oldworldgalleries.com
Rivercross Made in USA 3595 NC 194 South, Valle Crucis (828) 963-8623 www.rivercrossmadeinusa.com
PackRats 150 Linville Street, Newland (828) 733-3600 www.askcounty.com/businesses/ NorthCarolina/packRats/packRats.html
Ski Country Sports 3149 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk (828) 898-9786 www.skicountrysports.com
Paws & Claws Resale Store 251 Vale Road, Newland (828) 733-0025 www.averyhumane.org RAM’s Rack Reaching Avery Ministries 147 New Vale Road, Newland (828) 733-5127 http://thriftstores.net/store/6683/ rams-rack-thrift-shop/
Since 2010
828-898-5625
High Quality Dog & Cat Food Raw Diet & Freeze-Dried Pet Foods USA Made Treats & Home-Baked treats Toys, collars, leashes, and more At My Best Friend’s Barkery we pride ourselves on carrying premium healthy foods for your dogs and cats.
176 Shawneehaw Ave, Banner Elk, NC mybestfriendsbarkery.com • humanesociety.org facebook.com/My-Best-Friends-Barkery
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Shopping/Art
Snowy Mountain Christmas Shop 4699 Linville Falls Highway, Newland (828) 737-9313 snowymountainchristmastreefarm.com
Tatum Galleries & Interiors 5320 NC Highway, South, Banner Elk (828) 963-6466 www.tatumgalleries.com
Souvenir Shirts The Dandelion/Shooz & Shiraz 3175 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk 4501 Tynecastle Highway (828) 898-6441 Suite 11 & 12, Banner Elk (828) 898-3566 Studio 140 Art Gallery www.dandelionstyles.com 140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk (828) 352-8853 The Treasure Box www.studio140art.com 130 Montezuma Street, Newland (828) 733-0149 Sugar Plum Farms yellowmountainenterprises.org 1263 Isaac Branch Road, Plumtree (828) 765-0019 Trinity Tree Company www.sugarplumfarm.com 615 Avery Lane, Plumtree (828) 733-5052 Tastefully Simple www.averychristmastrees.com 107 Doe Lane, Beech Mountain (828) 387-6101 www.tastefullysimple.com/web/ csposato
Snowy Mountain Christmas Shop & Sweets
Open May-December Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm Christmas Decorations Homemade Sweets Coffee Shop • Ice Cream Treats Hwy. 221, Crossnore, NC 828-737-9313 • 828-733-9589
Sugar Plum Farm
“Where the Perfect North Carolina Fraser Fir Christmas Trees are Grown.” Over 45,000 TREES to Unique choose from 3-17 ft. Christmas Shoppe Overnight Hotel-Motel 828-765-0019 Packages Available
Celebrating our 46th Anniversary! Visit with Santa • Free Refreshments Free Covered Wagon Hay Rides sugarplumfarm@att.net • see a map to our farm at www.sugarplumfarm.com 1263 ISAACS BRANCH ROAD • PLUMTREE, NC 28664
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Business Services
AmeriSouth Mortgage Company 2101 Sardis Road, North, Suite 120 Charlotte (704) 845-9400 www.amerisouth.com Amy Brown, CPA 4501 Tynecastle Highway, Suite 16 Banner Elk (828) 898-7607 Andrew Roby General Contractor 6858 NC Highway 105 South, Boone (828) 963-4747 www.andrewroby.com Anumii Hair Solutions & Wig Boutique 2139 Linville Falls Highway, Suite A Newland (828) 387-7059 www.anumii.com AplusNetworking.com 300 Rockwell Drive, Suite 37, Marion (800) 320-2098 www.aplusnetworking.com
Appalachian Outhouses P.O. Box 96, Marion (828) 766-7688 outhouseswaste@outlook.com Asheville Regional Airport 61 Terminal Drive, Fletcher (828) 209-3660 www.flyavl.com Avery County Airport (Morrison Field) 400 Brushy Creek Road, Spruce Pine (828) 766-7052 www.airnav.com/airport/7A8 Avery County Farm Bureau 570 Cranberry Street, Newland (828) 733-9617 www.ncfbins.com/avery-duncan/ averycountyoffice.html Avery County Humane Society 279 New Vale Road, Newland (828) 733-2333 www.averyhumane.org
Custom Homes Renovations &Additions
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Business Services
Avery County Transportation 34 Pershing Street, Newland (828) 733-0005 www.averycountync.gov Avery Heating and Air Conditioning 1301 Millers Gap Highway, Newland (828) 737-1000 www.averyheating.com Avery Journal Times 335 Linville Street, Newland (828) 733-2448 www.averyjournal.com Avery Post, Inc. 435 Pineola Street, Newland (828) 733-1407
Avery Tire Pros 405 Linville Street, Newland (828) 733-0161 www.averytirepros.com Banner Elk Heating & Air P.O. Box 2193, Banner Elk (828) 898-5556 www.bannerelkheatandair.com Banner Manor Self Storage 161 Silver Springs Drive, Banner Elk (828) 898-5896 www.bannerelkselfstorage.com BB&T 4501 Tynecastle Highway, Unit 15 Banner Elk (828) 898-9219 www.BBT.com
Beech Mountain Beekeeping Supplies and Honey Avery Rent-All 2775 Beech Mountain Road 1829 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk Beech Mountain (828) 898-6301 (828) 733-4525 www.averyrent-all.com www.beechmountainbeesupply.com
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Business Services
Big Boom Website Design 520 Old Country Road, Asheville (828) 774-5607 www.bigboomdesign.com
Carolina Mountain Life Magazine P.O. Box 976, Linville (828) 737-0771 www.cmlmagazine.com
Birchfield Creek Business Services, LLC 323 Pilgrim Baptist Church Road Wilksboro (828) 964-0246 www.birchfieldcreek.com
Carolina West Wireless 1200 Woodfield Way, Suite A Wilksboro (336) 973-5000 www.carolinawest.com
Blue Door Spa & Salon 4840 NC Highway 105, South Suite 2, Banner Elk (828) 898-6011 bluedoorspaandsalonbannerelk.com Blue Ridge Christian News 261 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine (828) 765-6800 www.blueridgechristiannews.com Blue Ridge Propane 14 Turbyfill Road, Newland (828) 733-3603 www.blueridgepropaneavery.com Cardinal Insurance 205 Cranberry Street, Newland (828) 733-4540 www.cardinalinsurance.net Carolina Farm Credit, ACA 181 Meadowview Drive, Boone (828) 264-5272 (800) 828-8943 www.carolinafarmcredit.com
Children’s Castle Child Care, Inc. 1019 Walt Clark Road, Newland (828) 733-2030 Chocklett Press 2922 Nicholas Avenue, Roanoke, VA (540) 345-1820 www.chocklettpress.com Circa Construction, Inc. P.O. Box 994, Linville (828) 387-0339 www.houzz.com/pro/circalinville/ circa-construction-inc Classic Stone Works, Inc. 1710 Linville Falls Highway, Linville (828) 737-0040 www.classicstoneworksinc.com DeWoolfson Down In’l, Inc. 9452 NC Highway 105 South Banner Elk (800) 554-3696 (828) 963-4144 www.dewoolfsonlinens.com
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Business Services
Dianne Davant & Associates 5111 NC Highway 105 South Banner Elk (828) 898-9887 www.davant-interiors.com
Edward Jones Investments The Linville Village, 3616 Mitchell Avenue, Suite 7, Newland (828) 733-1684 www.edwardjones.com
Distinctive Cabinetry of the High Country 3990 NC Highway 105 South, Suite 9 Banner Elk (828) 898-9633 www.distinctivecabinetrydesign.com
Encore Travel Luxury Travel Concierge 2331 Tynecastle Highway 184 Suite 4, Banner Elk (828) 719-6955 www.encoretravelltc.com
Doe Valley Printing 1282 Riverview Drive Elizabethton, TN (423) 542-4616 www.doevalleyprinting.com
Fifth Third Bank 1667 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk (828) 898-6351 www.53.com
Eben Concepts Insurance 205 Cranberry Street, Newland (828) 733-4533 www.ebenconcepts.com
First Citizens Bank and Trust 125 Montezuma Street, Newland (828) 733-4331 www.firstcitizens.com
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Fortner Insurance Agency, Inc. 205 Linville Street, Newland (828) 733-2061 www.fortnerinsurance.com
Heritage Propane 4481 NC Highway 105, South, Boone (828) 963-5189 www.amerigas.com
Fuller & Fuller General Contracting & Design 1880 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk (828) 898-8180 www.fullerandfullerconstruction.com
High Country Animal Clinic 56 High Country Square NC Highway 184, Banner Elk (828) 898-5120 http://www.wellness.com/ dir/2811660/animal-hospital/nc/ banner-elk/high-countryanimal-clinic#referrer
Gerald McKinney, P.A., Attorney 499 Sokassa Road, Newland (828) 733-5199 Go Postal 207 New Market Center, Boone (828) 262-0027 www.gopostalprinting.com Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, Inc. 4210 Mitchell Avenue, Linville (828) 733-1333 www.gmhg.org Greenleaf Services, Inc. 1530 Linville Falls Highway, Linville (828) 737-0308 www.greenleaf-svs.com Hemphill Law Firm, PLLC 299 Sokassa Road, Newland (828) 733-6004
High Country Communications, Inc. 2139 Linville Falls Highway, Newland (828) 733-1822 www.hccinc.net High Country Host 6370 US Highway 321 South Blowing Rock (828) 264-1299 www.mountainsofnc.com High Country Polaris 200 Pineola Street, Newland (828) 737-3060 www.highcountrypolaris.com High Country Press, Inc. 1600 NC Highway 105, South, Boone (282) 264-2262 www.highcountrynews.info
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Newland • Banner Elk • Spruce Pine • Burnsville Put A Professional To Work For You We’re trained to take the mystery out of insurance buying and to provide clear answers and sensible solutions to your insurance problems. Whether you need insurance for the first time or want to assess the coverage you have now, contact us today. NEWLAND: newland@ fortnerinsurance.com (828) 733-2061
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Business Services
High Country Wealth Management 82 High Country Square NC Highway 184, Banner Elk (828) 898-3993 www.highcountrywealth.com Highland Pro Clean, Inc. 136 Asa Street, Newland (828) 733-5089 www.highlandproclean.com Highlands Union Bank 115 Main Street, East, Banner Elk (828) 898-5100 (800) 291-6465 www.hubank.com Hunter’s Tree Service, Inc. 1731 Beech Mountain Road, Elk Park (828) 733-3320 www.hunterstreeserviceinc.com Isley Construction Company, Inc. P.O. Box 1515, Banner Elk (828) 898-7544 www.isleyconstruction.homesandland.com Isley Materials P.O. Box 1515, Banner Elk (828) 733-4209 www.isleyconstruction.homesandland.com Kidder Construction 10615 NC Highway 105 South, Banner Elk (828) 963-7292 www.custombuildernc.com Life Store Insurance 1675 Blowing Rock Road, Boone (828) 264-8804 www.lifestoreinsurance.com
Linville Animal Hospital 4004 NC Highway 105, South Banner Elk (828) 898-8900 www.linvilleanimalhospital.com Lowes Home Improvement 2014 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk (828) 897-8700 www.lowes.com Main Street Marketing 324 Highway 105 Extension Suite 14, Boone, NC 28607 (828) 263-0095 www.mainstreetmarketingboone.com Mark Bailey, CPA 9872-4 NC Highway 105, South, Banner Elk (828) 963-5040 www.markbaileycpa.com MAY Coalition 167 Locust Street, Spruce Pine (828) 765-8880 www.maycoalition.org
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Commercial Banker Cell: 423-440-5432 HTucker@MountainCommunityBank.com
Dustin Brown
Sr. Customer Experience Officer 828-898-1888 RBrown@MountainCommunityBank.com
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Mayland Printing Company, Inc. 218 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine (828) 765-4051 www.maylandprinting.com
Mountaineer Landscaping 387 North Linville Ave., Linville (828) 733-3726 (888) 733-0234 www.mountaineerlandscaping.com
Michaelle Poore, PA 118 Elk Street, Newland (828) 733-3802
MT Construction 2601 US Highway 19E, Suite 1, Spruce Pine (828) 766-2694 www.mtconstructionwnc.com
Mountain Community Bank, a Division of Bank of Tennessee 3828 NC Highway 105 Sugar Mountain (828) 898-1888 www.mountaincommunitybank.com Mountain Construction Enterprises, Inc. 1345 Poplar Grove Road South Boone (828) 963-8090 www.mountainconstruction.com Mountain Electric Cooperative 1373 Elk Park Highway, Newland (828) 733-0159 www.mountainelectric.com Mountain Escapes Magazine 209 Basilfield Drive, Knoxville, TN (865) 242-1512 www/issuu.com Mountain Heritage Systems Technologies 430 Pineola Street, Newland (828) 733-0141 www.mhstechnologies.com Mountain Times Publications 474 Industrial Park Drive, Boone 828) 264-6397 www.wataugademocrat.com/ mountaintimes Mountaineer Cleaners 240 Shadowline Drive, Unit AA13 Boone (828) 386-1886 www.mountaineercleaners.com
Coverage for your home or business 1675 Blowing Rock Rd Boone, NC 28607 828-265-2580
MTN TV 18 643-F Greenway Road, Boone (828) 262-0990 www.mtn18.com N2 Publishing 516 10th Street, North Wilkesboro (336) 466-6814 www.n2pub.com NC State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) 231 River Street, Newland (828) 733-1446 www.ncsecu.org New River Building Supply 2340 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk (828) 898-5660 www.newriverbuilding.com Pittman Signs & Design, Inc. 54 Skyhook Lane, Spruce Pine (828) 765-9535 www.pittmansigns.com Radio Shack/Highland Electronics 520 Pineola Street, Newland (828) 733-5718 www.radioshack.com Ray’s Weather 1675 Blowing Rock Road, Suite 402 Boone (828) 264-2030 www.raysweather.com
Gerald r. McKinney P.a.
Attorney 499 Sokassa Road Newland, NC 28657 (828) 733-5199
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Business Services
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home 296 Ash Street, Newland (828) 733-2041 www.rsfh.net Republic Services Company, Inc. 300 Brook Hollow Road, Boone (828) 264-3689 www.republicservices.com Riverdale Nursery, Inc. 72 Braswell Road, Newland (828) 733-1229 www.theriverdalenursery.com Russell Cellular/Verizon Wireless 4004 NC Highway 105, South Banner Elk (828) 898-8384 www.russellcellular.com Servpro Of Avery & Watauga Counties 687 George Wilson Road, Boone (828) 268-2236 servproaverywataugacounties.com
SkyLine/SkyBest 20 High Country Square Highway 184, Banner Elk (828) 898-1350 www.skybest.com State Farm Insurance 11899 NC Highway 226, South Spruce Pine (828) 765-0102 www.synalewis.com State Farm Insurance & Financial Services 2743 NC Highway 105, Boone (828) 264-5551 (877) 811-5330 www.joywhitlatch.com Stone Circle Media/Celeste Ray P.O. Box 1221, Banner Elk (828) 414-1107 www.stonecirclemedia.net Sugar Creek Ski Rentals 3045 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk (828) 898-4368 www.sugarcreekskirentals.com
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Business Services
Sugar Mountain Landscape Contractors 675 Pineola Street, Newland (828) 733-2819 www.sugarmtnnursery.com Taylors Taxes 2264 Linville Falls Highway, Newland (828) 733-0104 www.manta.com/c/mx4224b/ taylors-taxes The Consignment Cottage and Warehouse 66 Pershing Street, Suite 5, Newland (828) 733-8148 www.theconsignmentcottagewarehouse.com The Spa at Eseeola Lodge 34 Dogwood Street, Linville (828) 737-9500 www.eseeolaspa.com
Todd Bush Photography 2989-C NC Highway 184, Banner Elk (828) 898-8088 www.bushphoto.com Tricia Wilson Law Firm PLLC 3616 Mitchell Ave, Suite 9 Linville (828) 733-1529 www.triciawilsonlaw.com Tri-Cities Regional Airport 2525 Highway 75, Suite 301 Blountville, TN (423) 325-6000 www.triflight.com United Community Bank 200 Linville Street, Newland (828) 733-9281 www.ucbi.com VPC Builders 2059 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk (828) 295-0707 www.vpcbuilders.com Ward’s Lawn & Garden Service 2264 Linville Falls Highway, Newland (828) 733-4349 www.wardslawngardenservice.com Woman’s Fund of the Blue Ridge 895 State Farm Road, Suite 504 Boone (828) 264-4002 www.appalachianwomensfund.org Yadkin Bank 3618 Mitchell Avenue, Linville (828) 733-9903 www.yadkinbank.com
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Annual Pet Fest Downtown Banner Elk July 22-23, 2017
PET SERVICES / VETERINARIAN Avery County Humane Society 279 New Vale Road, Newland (828) 733-2333 www.averyhumane.org High Country Animal Clinic 56 High Country Square, NC Highway 184, Banner Elk (828) 898-5120 http://www.wellness.com/ dir/2811660/animal-hospital/nc/ banner-elk/high-countryanimal-clinic#referrer Linville Animal Hospital 4004 NC Highway 105, South, Banner Elk (828) 898-8900 www.linvilleanimalhospital.com
Mountain Dog and Friends, Inc. 126 Taylor Road, Boone (828) 963-2470 www.mountaindogandfriends.com My Best Friend’s Barkery 176 Shawneehaw Ave., Banner Elk (828) 898-5625 www.mybestfriendsbarkery.com Sherry’s Pawsitively Pampered Dog Sitting 1645 Balm Highway, Banner Elk (828) 260-1144
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Civic/Church/Education
American Red Cross 331 Queen Street, Suite B, Boone (828) 264-8226 www.redcross.org/nc/boone Avery County Board of Education 775 Cranberry Street, Newland (828) 733-6006 www.averyschools.net
Avery County Department of Aging (Senior Center) 165 Shultz Circle, Newland (828) 733-8220 www.averycountync.gov/ departments/senior_services.php Avery County Department of Social Services 175 Linville Street, Newland (828) 733-8230 www.averydss.com
Avery County Habitat For Humanity Avery County Commissioners Office 151 Friendship Lane, Elk Park P.O. Box 640, Newland (828) 733-1909 (828) 733-8212 www.averycohfh.org www.averycountync.gov Avery County Avery County Cooperative Extension Morrison Public Library 805 Cranberry Street, Newland 150 Library Place, Newland (828) 733-8270 (828) 733-9393 www.avery.ces.ncsu.edu www.amyregionallibrary.org
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Concerts • Shops • Art • Dining • Christmas Trees • Attractions • Festivals • Lodging
www.GreaterNewland.org 828-278-8360
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Come see the colors of hope at
The Crossnore sChool
The Crossnore School is so much more than a children’s home. There are opportunities here to eat, shop and explore. We invite you to come spend an hour or the day – there’s something for everyone! Feel free to explore on your own, or contact the School for a guided tour. Just minutes away from Grandfather Mountain and the Blue Ridge Parkway!
P.O. Box 249 | 100 DAR Drive Crossnore, NC 28616 (828) 733-4305
info@crossnoreschool.org
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Avery County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office 200 Schultz Circle, Newland (828) 733-2071, ext.1208 www.averycountync.gov Banner Elk TDA/ Town of Banner Elk 200 Park Avenue, Banner Elk (828) 898-5398 www.townofbannerelk.org Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce 403A Beech Mountain Parkway Beech Mountain (828) 387-9283 www.beechmtnchamber.com Beech Mountain TDA 403 Beech Mountain Parkway Beech Mountain (828) 387-9283 (800) 468-5506 www.beechmtn.com Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation 717 South Marshall Street, Suite 105B, Winston Salem (866) 308-2773, ext 305 www.brpfoundation.org Blue Ridge Partnership for Children 215 Pineola Street, Newland (828) 733-2899 www.mypartnershipforchildren.org
A congregation of the Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod
Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hope Alliance 158 Grandfather Home Drive Banner Elk (828) 898-5465 www.ChildrensHopeAlliance.org Faith Baptist Church 166 West Third Street, Linville (828) 733-4786 www.faithbaptistlinville.org Feeding Avery Children P.O. Box 94, Linville (828) 773-2302 www.foodforaverychildren.com Feeding Avery Families Banner Elk (828) 260-6043 www.mannafoodbank.org/agency/ feeding-avery-families-2 Foundation Forward, Inc. 134 Sterling Street, Morganton (828) 475-6670 www.chartersoffreedom.com Greater Newland Association P.O. Box 396, Newland (828) 278-8360 www.GreaterNewland.org
Pastor Dennis Quackenboss pastordq@bellsouth.net 828/733-4404
Mountainside Lutheran Church
invites you to worship with us. Located on the grounds of Camp Linn Haven, Linville, NC. www.MountainsideLutheran.org May-Oct. 9:30 a.m. / Nov.-April 10:00 a.m. (828) 898-5605
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Civic/Church/Education
High Country Crime Stoppers P.O. Box 2544, Boone Avery (828) 737-0125 Watauga (828) 268-6959 highcountrycrimestoppers.com High Country SCORE 280 Smokey Hollow Road Laurel Springs (336) 982-5330 www.ashevillescore.org Kiwanis Club of Banner Elk P.O. Box 2321, Banner Elk (828) 260-2814 www.bannerelkkiwanis.org Learning Through Life 2000 Land Harbor, Newland (828) 733-2267 clayton.harpold@sbcglobal.net Lees-McRae College 191 Main Street, Banner Elk (828) 898-5241 www.lmc.edu Mayland Community College 200 Mayland Drive, Spruce Pine (828) 765-7351 www.mayland.edu Mountainside Lutheran Church 1308 US Highway 221, Linville (828) 733-4404 www.mountainsidelutheran.org
OASIS, Inc. 225 Birch Street, Boone (828) 264-1532 www.oasisinc.org Rotary Club of Avery County P.O. Box 224, Linville (828) 898-4711 The Crossnore School 100 DAR Drive, Crossnore (828) 733-4305 www.crossnoreschool.org Town of Crossnore #1 Circle Drive, Crossnore (828) 733-0360 www.crossnorenc.com Town of Newland P.O. Box 429, Newland (828) 733-2023 www.townofnewland.org Town of Seven Devils 1356 Seven Devils Road, Seven Devils (828) 963-5343 www.sevendevils.net Village of Sugar Mountain 251 Dick Trundy Lane Sugar Mountain (828) 898-9292 www.seesugar.com Volunteer Avery County & Community Service 165 Shultz Circle, Newland (828) 733-0718 W.A.M.Y. Community Action, Inc. 225 Birch Street, Suite 2, Boone (828) 264-2421 www.wamycommunityaction.org Yellow Mountain Enterprises 255 Estatoa Avenue, Newland (828) 733-2944 yellowmountainenterprises.org
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Medical
AIM: Advanced Illness Management 902 Kirkwood Street, NW, Lenoir (828) 754-0101 www.caldwellhospice.org Appalachian Home Care, LLC 7929 NC Hwy. 105 South, Suite B Boone (828) 963-8233 www.apphomecare.com Appalachian Regional Healthcare System 434 Hospital Drive, Linville (828) 737-7000 www.apprhs.org/cmh Avery County Health Department 545 Shultz Circle, Newland (828) 733-6031 www.averycountync.gov/departments/health_department.php Baker Center of Primary Care Sloop Medical Office Plaza, Linville (828) 737-7711 www.apprhs.org
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Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care 902 Kirkwood Street, NW, Lenoir (828) 754-0101 www.caldwellhospice.org Crossnore Drug Store 4263 Linville Falls Highway, Crossnore (828) 733-2486 www.boonedrug.com Daymark Recovery Services 360 Beech Street, Newland (828) 733-5889 www.daymarkrecovery.org Elk River Medical Association 150 Park Avenue, Banner Elk (828) 898-5177 www.apprhs.org Goldman Center for Facial Plastic Surgery 717A Greenway Road, Boone (828) 278-9230 www.facialplasticsurgerync.com
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Heritage of Sugar Mountain 264 Sugar Mountain, #2, Newland (828) 733-6249 High Country Community Health 448 Cranberry Street, Newland (828) 737-0221 highcountrycommunityhealth.com Life Care Center of Banner Elk 185 Norwood Hollow, Banner Elk (828) 898-5136 www.lcca.com Medi Home Hospice 436 Hospital Drive, Linville (828) 733-0663 www.medicalservicesofamerica.com Medical Services of America 3616 Mitchell Avenue, Suite 7, Newland (828) 733-3663 www.msa-corp.com
Pathways Counseling & Wellness 102 Rainbows End, Beech Mountain (828) 898-4145 www.pathwayscw.com PruittHealth Home Health 3616 Mitchell Avenue, Suite 5 & 6, Newland (828) 733-1550 www.pruitthealth.com Schaffer, Carol, DMD, PA 436 Hospital Drive, Linville (828) 737-7722 www.carolschaffer.com Tate Clinic 436 Hospital Drive, #200, Linville (828) 737-7917 www.apprhs.org
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Important Avery County Information LOCAL: Avery County is governed by five county commissioners who employ a county manager. www.averycountync.gov Avery County Chamber of Commerce: (828) 898-5605 www.averycounty.com Avery County Cooperative Extension: (828) 733-8270 www.avery.ces.ncsu.edu Avery County Commissioner: (828) 733-8212 Avery County Manager: (828) 733-8201 Avery County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office: (828) 733-2071 kevin.frye@averycountync.gov Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce: (828) 898-8395, www.bannerelk.org Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce: (828) 387-9283 www.beechmountainchamber.com Congresswoman Virginia Foxx: (828) 265-0240, (202) 225-2071 www.foxx.house.gov Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License Office: (828) 733-8284 High Country Council of Governments: (828) 265-5434, www.regiond.org High Country Host: (828) 264-1299 www.mountainsofnc.com License Plate Renewal: (828) 733-6803 NC Guardian Ad Litem Program-24th Judicial District: (800) 982-4041 www.ncgal.org State Senator Deanna Ballard, District 45: (919) 733-5742 Deanna.Ballard@ncleg.net State Representative Josh Dobson: (828) 442-4370, (828) 733-5862 josh.dobson@ncleg.net Town of Banner Elk: (828) 898-5398, www.townofbannerelk.org Town of Beech Mountain: (828) 387-4236 www.townofbeechmountain.com Town of Crossnore: (828) 733-0360, www.crossnorenc.com Town of Elk Park: (828) 733-9573 Town of Newland: (828) 733-2023, www.townofnewland.org Town of Seven Devils: (828) 963-5343, www.sevendevils.net Village of Sugar Mountain: (828) 898-9292, www.seesugar.com
For emergency police, fire, or ambulance, dial 911 For non-emergency calls, dial your area police department.
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Appalachian Regional Healthcare System: (828) 737-7000 www.apprhs.org/cmh Avery County Department of Social Services: (828) 733-8230 www.averydss.com Avery County Habitat for Humanity: (828) 733-2025, www.averycohfh.org Avery County Health Department: (828) 733-6031 Avery County Humane Society: (828) 733-2333, www.averyhumane.org Avery County Library: (828) 733-9393, www.amyregionallibrary.org Avery County Parks & Recreation: (828) 733-8266 www.averycountync.gov/residents/parks_and_recreation/index.php Avery County Senior Center: (828) 733-8220 Avery County Sheriff: (828) 733-5855 Avery County Transportation: (828) 733-0005, www.averycountync.gov Banner Elk Police: (828) 898-4300 Beech Mtn. Police: (828) 387-2342 High Country Crime Stoppers: (828) 268-6959 (Watauga) (828) 737-0125 (Avery) “Serving Avery and Watauga Counties” Newland Police: (828) 733-2023 Seven Devils Police: (828) 963-6760 Sugar Mtn. Police: (828) 898-4349 POST OFFICES: Banner Elk: (828) 898-4334 Crossnore: (828) 733-5702 Elk Park: (828) 733-5711 Jonas Ridge: (828) 733-4711 Linville: (828) 733-5745 Minneapolis: (828) 733-0818 Montezuma: (828) 733-8191 Newland: (828) 733-2500 Pineola: (828) 733-9692 UTILITIES: Mountain Electric Cooperative: (828) 733-0159 www.mountainelectric.com Skyline Telephone Membership Corporation: (828) 898-1350 www.skybest.com ATT: www.att.com Carolina West Wireless: (336) 973-5000, www.carolinawest.com Verizon Wireless: (828) 898-8384, www.russellcellular.com Blue Ridge Propane: (828) 733-3603 Heritage Propane: (828) 963-5189 Water Banner Elk: (828) 898-5398 Water Newland: (828) 733-2023 (828) 898-5605
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Index of Members
Black is listing page number. Red is ad page number.
4 Seasons at Beech……………………… 8 87 Ruffin Street Gallery………………… 38 ABC (High Country Municipal Store of Avery County…………………… 36 AIM: Advanced Illness Management ��� 63 Alpen Restaurant & Bar………………… 29 Alta Vista Gallery……………………… 38 American Red Cross……………………… 56 AmeriSouth Mortgage Company ���� 43 Amy Brown, CPA……………………… 43 Andrew Roby General Contractor 43 ��� 43 Anumii Hair Solutions & Wig Boutique 43…… 43 AplusNetworking.com…………………… 43 Appalachian Home Care, LLC ����� 63 Appalachian Outhouses………………… 43 Appalachian Regional Healthcare System 65…… 63 Appalachian Ski Mountain ����� 18 Apple Hill Farm………………………… 18 Archer's Mountain Inn & Jackalope's View Restaurant ����� 8 Art Cellar Gallery……………………… 38 Artisanal LLC…………………………… 29 Asheville Regional Airport ������ 43 Avery County Airport (Morrison Field) 43 Avery County Board of Education ���� 56 Avery County Commissioners Office ��� 56 Avery County Cooperative Extension ��� 56 Avery County Department of Aging (Senior Center)………………………… 56 Avery County Department of Social Services 56 Avery County Farm Bureau ����� 43 Avery County Farmers Market ����� 38 Avery County Habitat For Humanity ��� 56 Avery County Habitat Restore ����� 38 Avery County Health Department ��� 63 Avery County Historical Museum 18 ��� 18 Avery County Humane Society ��� 43, 55 Avery County Morrison Public Library……… 56 Avery County Parks & Recreation ���� 18 Avery County Sheriff Office ����� 59 Avery County Transportation ����� 44 Avery Farms…………………………… 38 Avery Heating and Air Conditioning 44……… 44 Avery Journal Times…………………… 44 Avery Post, Inc.………………………… 44 Avery Rent-All………………………… 44 Avery Tire Pros………………………… 44 Baker Center of Primary Care ����� 63 Baker Realty Group……………………… 14 Banner Elk Café, Lodge & Espresso Bar……… 29 Banner Elk Heating & Air………………… 44 Banner Elk Realty 14…………………… 14 Banner Elk Riding Stables………………… 18 Banner Elk TDA 5……………………… 59 Banner Elk Winery & Villa………………… 36 Banner House Museum………………… 18 Banner Manor Self Storage ����� 44 BARRA Sports Bar & Cigar Lounge ��� 29 Bayou Smokehouse……………………… 29 BB&T………………………………… 44
Bear Creek Traders……………………… 38 Beech Mountain Beekeeping Supplies and Honey…………………… 44 Beech Mountain Brewing Company ��� 36 Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce 59 Beech Mountain Club…………………… 28 Beech Mountain Inns…………………… 8 Beech Mountain Resort 19 ����� 18 Beech Mountain TDA…………………… 59 Beechwood Realty, Inc.………………… 14 Best Western Mountain Lodge 8 ���� 8 Big Boom Website Design………………… 45 Birchfield Creek Business Services, LLC……… 45 Blackberry Creek Mattress Outlet ���� 38 Blair Fraley Sales Store…………………… 38 Blind Squirrel Brewery, Ziplines & Lodge 36… 8, 36 Blue Door Spa and Salon 48 ����� 45 Blue Ridge Christian News ������ 45 Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation ���� 59 Blue Ridge Partnership for Children ��� 59 Blue Ridge Propane……………………… 45 Blue Ridge Soap Shed…………………… 38 Buttersong Baking Company ����� 29 Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care ��� 63 Cardinal Insurance……………………… 45 Carlton Gallery/Woven Works 39 ���� 38 Carolina Barbeque, Inc.………………… 29 Carolina Farm Credit, ACA………………… 45 Carolina Mountain Life Magazine 45 ��� 45 Carolina West Wireless…………………… 45 Carolina Window Fashions ������ 38 Cartner Christmas Tree Farm ����� 38 Chef's Table at Sorrento's………………… 29 Chick-fil-A 30………………………… 29 Children's Castle Child Care, Inc. ���� 45 Children's Hope Alliance 58 ����� 59 Chocklett Press………………………… 45 Circa Construction, Inc.…………………… 45 Classic Stone Works, Inc.………………… 45 Cornerstone Cabins & Lodge of Banner Elk, NC………………… 8 Country Inn & Suites…………………… 10 Cross Creek Cabins……………………… 10 Crossnore Drug Store…………………… 63 Crossnore Weavers & Gallery ����� 38 Daymark Recovery Services ����� 63 DeWoolfson Down In'l, Inc. ����� 45 Dianne Davant & Associates ����� 48 Distinctive Cabinetry of the High Country 48 Doc's Rocks Gem Mine & Appalachian Fossil Museum ����� 18 Doe Valley Printing……………………… 48 Dutch Creek Trails……………………… 18 Eagles Nest Realty 15…………………… 14 Eat Crow……………………………… 29 Eben Concepts Insurance………………… 48 Edward Jones Investments ����� 48 Elk River Club………………………… 28 Elk River Evergreens…………………… 40 Elk River Medical Association ����� 63
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Elk River POA………………………… 28 Encore Travel - Luxury Travel Concierge……… 48 Erick's Cheese & Wine Shop 37 ���� 36 Eseeola Lodge-Linville Resorts, Inc. �� 10, 28 Extreme Snowboard & Ski………………… 40 Faith Baptist Church…………………… 59 Famous Brick Oven Pizzeria ����� 30 Feeding Avery Children………………… 59 Feeding Avery Families…………………… 59 Festiva Hospitality Blue Ridge Village Resort………………… 10 Fifth Third Bank………………………… 48 First Citizens Bank and Trust ����� 48 Fortner Insurance Agency, Inc. 49 ��� 49 Foscoe Realty Rentals 9………………… 14 Foundation Forward, Inc.………………… 59 Fred's Backside Deli……………………… 30 Fred's General Mercantile, Inc. 40 ��� 40 Fuller & Fuller General Contracting & Design 49 Gable Haus Country Inn & Linville Cottages 11 Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine ���� 18 Gerald McKinney, P.A., Attorney 51 ��� 49 Go Postal……………………………… 49 Goldman Center for Facial Plastic Surgery…… 63 Grandfather Campground & Cabins 11 �� 11 Grandfather Golf & Country Club ���� 28 Grandfather Mountain 2………………… 19 Grandfather Mountain State Park ��� 19 Grandfather Mtn. Highland Games, Inc.……… 49 Grandfather Trout Farm, Gem Mine ��� 19 Grandfather Vineyard & Winery 37 ��� 36 Greater Newland Association 56 ���� 59 Greenleaf Services, inc.………………… 49 Hardin Fine Jewelry…………………… 40 Hawksnest Snow Tubing & Zipline 20 �� 19 Headquarters Bike & Outdoor ����� 19 Hemlock Ridge Cabin Rentals ����� 11 Hemphill Law Firm, PLLC………………… 49 Heritage of Sugar Mountain ����� 64 Heritage Propane……………………… 49 Hidden Valley Motel…………………… 11 High Country Animal Clinic…………… 49, 55 High Country Association of Realtors �� 14 High Country Communications, Inc. ��� 49 High Country Community Health ���� 64 High Country Crime Stoppers ����� 60 High Country Host……………………… 49 High Country Polaris…………………… 49 High Country Press, Inc.………………… 49 High Country SCORE…………………… 60 High Country Wealth Management 50……… 50 High Mountain Expeditions ����� 19 Highland Pro Clean, Inc.………………… 50 Highlands At Sugar Resort ������ 14 Highlands Union Bank…………………… 50 Hike More Adventures…………………… 22 Holston Camp & Retreat Center 10 ��� 11 Horn in the West/Southern Appalachian Association………………… 22 Hunter's Tree Service, Inc. 49 ����� 50 Inn at Elk River………………………… 11 Isley Construction Company, Inc. ���� 50 (828) 898-5605
Isley Materials………………………… 50 Jackalope's View Restaurant ����� 30 Jonas Ridge Snow Tubing………………… 22 Kaye's Kitchen Café & Catering 29 ��� 30 Kidder Construction…………………… 50 Kiwanis Club of Banner Elk ����� 60 Lacey Realty…………………………… 14 Learning Through Life…………………… 60 Lee-McRae Summer Theatre 24 ���� 22 Lees-McRae College 71…………………… 60 Lees-McRae College Forum ����� 22 Life Care Center of Banner Elk ����� 64 Life Store Insurance 51…………………… 50 Linville Animal Hospital……………… 50, 55 Linville Cabin Rentals, Inc.………………… 16 Linville Caverns 21……………………… 22 Linville Falls Campground RV Park & Cabins……………………… 11 Linville Falls General 14………………… 40 Linville Falls Mountain Club 17 ���� 28 Linville Falls Winery 37…………………… 36 Linville Land Harbor POA………………… 28 Linville Ridge Country Club ����� 28 Linville River Cottages…………………… 16 Little Main Street inn & Suites ���� 11 Loaves and Fishes Restaurant and Catering…… 30 Lost Province Brewing Co.………………… 36 Lowes Home Improvement ����� 50 Main Street Marketing…………………… 50 Mark Bailey, CPA……………………… 50 Mary Kay Cosmetics…………………… 40 Mason Jar…………………………… 30 Mast General Store 41…………………… 41 MAY Coalition………………………… 50 Mayland Community College 60 ���� 60 Mayland Printing Company, Inc ���� 51 McDonald's Restaurant 32 ������ 30 Medi Home Hospice…………………… 64 Medical Services of America ����� 64 Michaelle Poore, PA……………………… 51 Miracle Grounds Coffee Café ����� 30 Mountain Community Bank, a Division of Bank of Tennessee 50, 52……… 51 Mountain Construction Enterprises, inc. 51 Mountain Dog and Friends, Inc. ��� 40, 55 Mountain Electric Cooperative ���� 51 Mountain Escapes Magazine ����� 51 Mountain Heritage Systems Technologies…… 51 Mountain Jewelers, Inc. 40 ����� 40 Mountain Retreats Realty………………… 16 Mountain Times Publications ����� 51 Mountaineer Cleaners…………………… 51 Mountaineer Landscaping 7, 54 ���� 51 Mountainside Lutheran Church 59 ��� 60 MT Construction………………………… 51 MTN TV 18…………………………… 51 My Best Friend's Barkery 41…………… 40, 55 Mystery Hill 22………………………… 22 N2 Publishing………………………… 51 NC State Employees' Credit Union (SECU)…… 51 New River Building Supply ����� 51 Nick's Restaurant and Pub 32 ����� 30 69
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