Western North Carolina Hikes with Summit Views
If there's one thing Western North Carolina is best known for, it's the breathtaking mountain top views. Once you've experienced the magic of seeing the world from a Blue Ridge Mountain summit, you'll never forget it....
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When to go Trout Fishing in Western North Carolina
If you're looking for the best times to go trout fishing in Western North Carolina, the time is now! Situated in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains with 3,000+ miles of waterways, it's a trout angler's dream. Aside from...
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French Broad Crossing’s Hiking Club with Tim Hale
Hiking in Asheville and Western North Carolina is nothing short of extraordinary. As you trek through the Blue Ridge Mountains, you’ll discover lush forests, panoramic views, magnificent overlooks, and cascading...
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French Broad Crossing Nature Club: Adventures with Jim Palmer
There's nothing quite like the natural beauty and majesty of Western North Carolina. The pristine, ecological environment has a unique appeal that beckons you to see and learn more. As stewards of the land, we recognize...
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Earth Day: Eight Ways to Celebrate a Conscious Lifestyle
When it comes to nature, those who live in Western North Carolina are fortunate. We have a special connection with our environment -- the Blue Ridge Mountains and the pristine rivers and streams that wind their way...
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Hygge: Savor the Cozy Lifestyle in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Have you heard of hygge? Pronounced “hoo-guh,” it is a Danish wellness tradition that’s gaining popularity throughout the U.S., and especially our beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. While there’s no direct English...
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Staying Connected Among the Stunning Western North Carolina Mountains
French Broad Crossing is unlike your typical Western North Carolina mountain community. In addition to the spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the majestic French Broad River, residents also have access to...
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French Broad Crossing honored as ‘Best Mountain Community’ by ideal-LIVING Magazine
“The ‘Best of the Best‘ feature honors those areas and communities which deserve special recognition for their outstanding qualities, facilities, and programs,” said ideal-LIVING’s Editor and Associate Publisher, Kelly...
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Bake an Appalachian Classic
Sweet Potato Praline Spoonbread. Ingredients2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream1/4 teaspoon ground ginger2 teaspoons sea salt1 cup brown sugar1 cup yellow cornmeal6 tablespoons butter3 medium-sized sweet potatoes, baked,...
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French Broad Crossing: A Place to Create Life’s Best Memories
Adventure for the Whole Family. Creating Magical Moments at French Broad Crossing Imagine nights by a campfire with your children or grandchildren, sharing your best ghost stories that capture their full attention....
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A Family Legacy, Preserved for Generations
Why Families Choose French Broad CrossingIt’s more than a home. It’s a legacy. Sprawling mountain views. An abundance of amenities. A tranquil location that provides refuge from the stressors of everyday life. There’s...
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Preserving land. Preserving life.
This land is magical. These ancient Blue Ridge Mountains have been around for more than a billion years, making them amongst the oldest ranges in the world. They sustain life for countless flora and fauna indigenous to...
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Mountain Serenade: The Sounds of French Broad Crossing
Need a moment of Zen? Some sound effects to go with your dream of living at French Broad Crossing? Come listen to the ballads of the mountains, calling you home. The crackling of a campfire as the sun sets across the...
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Extended Honeymoon at FBC
FBC is the perfect marriage of nature and community. It all began on their honeymoon. When Jean and Fred White got married in 1983, they spent their honeymoon in Western North Carolina near Lake Lure. They were so taken...
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Where Conservation Is a Way of Life
Dozens of communities in Western North Carolina serve themselves up as Nature Preserves. They may put a small parcel of land—10% or less, typically—in conservation and then tout their commitment to responsible...
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A Natural Paradise Meets Cultural Sophistication
At Preserve Communities, we don’t believe in compromise. We think you should have it all: nature in all its unspoiled glory, yet just 30 minutes from the dining, shopping, and entertainment of Asheville, North Carolina....
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Khan Family Moves into their New Home on the River
Q&A with French Broad Crossing homeowners Jamie & Beth Khan. Not too long ago we wrote a blog about the Khan family buying a homesite at French Broad Crossing . It was a beautiful lot in a great location, with clear...
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From Flat Lands to French Broad Crossing
Patrick Stoyer and Donna Huston knew one thing for sure: they wanted rolling hills and mountains for their retirement home. The couple had spent the last three decades in Miami, which, in addition to the bustling city...
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A Mountain Home at One with Its Setting
A timeless setting. The first thing you notice about French Broad Crossing (FBC) is the exquisite Western North Carolina setting: pure, pristine, secluded, and in perfect harmony with the lush, densely forested hills...
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A Mountain Home for the Ages
When Dana and Albert Greshko purchased a homesite at French Broad Crossing in 2007, they didn’t realize how fortunate they were. As fate would have it, the real estate market was about to crash in 2008, followed by the...
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From New York to Old Hills
The Engels Make French Broad Crossing Home. A journey that would take them some 440 miles south, across a half dozen states, began with a simple Google search. That’s the short version of how George Engel ended up in...
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A Western North Carolina Retreat on the French Broad River
Do you hear that?” asks Jamie Khan. “That’s the sound of the French Broad River. There’s no other place like this—offering both mountain views and direct access to the river.”. Jamie and his wife, Beth, just bought a...
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Inspired Living Along the French Broad River
“When we saw it we both knew: this is where we want to live.”. “Our main criteria was that we wanted to live somewhere in the mountains,” says Tim Hale. “And we narrowed our search down to the East and West coast: either...
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Homeowners Value Preserved Natural Settings Over Golf Courses
There's more to life than golf. At least that’s the ever-increasing opinion amongst homeowners. There has been a distinct shift among affluent buyers seeking real estate in high-end communities: golf is out, nature is in...
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The Call of the River
"Once I saw the view and heard the sound of the river I knew this was the place.". That was Susan Hawthorne’s reaction to seeing the property at French Broad Crossing (FBC) for the first time. Overlooking the world’s...
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A Bellwether Community
When I talk with friends in the area and read the local media, I realize that change is in the air. Perhaps it’s the winding down of the long recession or just pent-up demand, but whatever it is, the tide has definitely...
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What Southern Living’s Recognition Means to Me
I couldn’t be more proud of French Broad Crossing’s recent designation as a Southern Living Inspired Community. Of course, I’ve found inspiration in these mountains for many years, but it’s great to have an unqualified...
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Follow Your Heart to French Broad Crossing, a Wild River Preserve
Consciousness and comfort aren’t mutually exclusive at French Broad Crossing, a riverside luxury community dedicated to preserving the land it is privileged to inhabit. A wild river preserve, French Broad Crossing near...
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A Commitment to Land Preservation
Jack Fisher knew he wanted to create a riverside retreat mountain community where people would enjoy living and nature could flourish. In making this vision a reality, he sought out 756 acres in Madison County, and spent...
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Historic Waters
Respect for the river flows naturally at French Broad Crossing. Looking for luxury that contributes to the common good? French Broad Crossing, a wild river preserve, should be your next address. Our private riverfront...
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Mountain Retreat at French Broad Crossing
When I asked Karen Heis to describe her home in Madison County, she replied, “Just imagine being in a national park.”. The house she owns with husband Jim is nestled on three acres of land in the riverside retreat...