One thing I love about living in the Carolinas is the access to the Mountains and the Marsh! It is so wonderful to live in an area that you could have breakfast in the Mountains and be enjoying lunch by the coast, all in the same day. I have grown up loving both but I know most people love one more than the other. If you favor the mountain life today’s post is for you.

I want to introduce you to Balsam Mountain Preserve.

In August my sister, Sonya and I were invited up to Balsam Mountain Preserve in North Carolina to tour and experience their private mountain community.  We were on location to eat, sleep and enjoy what they have to offer to their residence and today I am here to share it with you!

After a short drive from Greenville, South Carolina we arrived to Balsam Mountain Preserve, located in Sylva, North Carolina. We were immediately transported to a dream! From the moment we started up the mountain we were immediately relaxed and felt at home. We stayed in one of the member cabins. This was our cabin pictured below. Beautiful and Comfortable, two of my favorite things.

    

 

The cabins are nestled on a gravel road across from the Boarding House Restaurant where we enjoyed breakfast,lunch, dinner and wine.  The food and service was AMAZING!

We also took a tour of one of the homes for sale and I shared that live with you on Instagram. If you are interested in homes for sale or to learn more about the properties you can click here for more information.

Do you see that sky? It was incredible from everywhere!

The mountain also features a beautiful Arnold Palmer designed golf course that has the most a amazing views.

Balsam Mountain is also very proud of what the are really about, Balsam Mountain Trust. This is how they describe it.

 

With a history rich in preservation and built on a commitment to the land, Balsam Mountain Preserve is just that — a preserve. And at its heart is the Balsam Mountain Trust , a nationally-recognized, non-profit organization that has emerged as a leader in education, research and conservation leadership.

The mission of Balsam Mountain Trust is to inspire people to be responsible stewards of the natural and cultural resources of the southern Blue Ridge Mountains. The Trust gives residents a front-row seat to the sights, sounds and enriching experiences that Balsam’s 3,200 acre preserve and wildlife conservation offers.

 

I think my biggest take away from the visit was the people! They were so warm and welcoming and treated us like we were residence. I truly believe that is what makes a great community. If you are looking for a mountain retreat for permanent living or for a weekend retreat I highly recommend taking a further look at what Balsam Mountain Preserve has to offer.

Have a great day and thank you for reading,

Joy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just added some beautiful fall wreaths to the online store!

The quality of these wreaths is amazing and they all look very real and your guest will never know the different.

The boxwood feels and smells real!

The boxwood wreaths are preserved wreaths. That means that it is real and has been put through a process to make it last for a few years! They can be lightly misted with water if you feel it becomes a little dry. I have one of these and it is going on two years and I have not had to do that yet. You will want to keep out of direct sunlight. I would only use this one out side if you never get sun to that area.

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The dried eucalyptus wreath are made by hand from real trees and plants that have been dried.

How beautiful are these for fall? LOVE!

Shop all fall wreaths here

Thanks for stopping by if you have any questions please let me know.

Joy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am so excited to announce that I am ordering another shipment of French Market totes!

After so many request for summer bags I decided to go ahead and order.  Thank you so much for your continued interest and support of Upcountry Living!

Orders will close out on Sunday May 21,2017 at 6pm est. So please get them email to me as soon as possible.

approximate Arrival date of bags will be June 9th.

Please  email me at upcountrylivingmarket@gmail.com with the email address and zip code of where you would like the invoice sent.

The quality of the totes is high quality and genuine leather. All handmade of palm in Morocco.

First up and #1 seller…

Measurements: Shoulder strap is inches long, basket 11″x7″ bottom,22″ opening

$58 plus shipping. If you are local we can work out pick up or delivery. 

Please note that all bags are handmade and each one can be slightly different. 

Next up the King Tote…

This bag is HUGE but fabulous! 

Measurements:34″x23″ with 10″-11″ 

10″-11″ handle

$68 plus shipping

Have a great day!

Joy

 

 

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