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Five Days, 2,500 Miles, Eight States

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Steven Moore | 3 Comments

The open road, an endless playlist, salty snacks and a few friends–what more do you need for a road trip across America? With my V.W. packed and ready to go, George (aka Dad), Tallie (the terrier) and I hopped in the car in Santa Cruz, California. Our itinerary? Cross the southwestern United States in five days, and end in…

Turkeypen Trail; Part Hike, Part Adventure

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Philip Johnsey | 1 Comments

“How much farther up does this go?”….. Up being the key word as we had climbed for half an hour and still were climbing. I knew we were on the right trail, but I couldn’t see where it ultimately went. The thick Carolina forest was only revealing it’s secrets in small portions today. I had heard this trail was one of the…

Timeless Escape: Grove Park Inn, Asheville

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Lesley | 0 Comments

When I added Grove Park Inn to my 2013 bucket list, I had no idea the extent of relaxation and resort luxury I was going to experience or how much I truly needed it. Just a two hour drive from our home in Charlotte brought us to another world; a world filled with spacious accommodations, superb dining, unbelievable views, and endless…

Ultimate Bucket List Getaway at Grove Park Inn, Asheville, North Carolina

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Lesley | 1 Comments

My philosophy: the more unrealistic we are with our dreams and goals, the more we are able to achieve. Each year I create a bucket list that is totally unrealistic and appears to be completely unbelievable. Yet every year, I figure out how to make it happen. I recently heard about a Valentine’s Day package that is so over-the-top that it…

Home for the Holidays: Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Lesley | 2 Comments

Darren and I moved to Charlotte, North Carolina to live in a community that feels like home. We want to be surrounded by friends that eventually feel like family in an environment that celebrates values, traditions, and life. We decided on a community in Hunstersville and our house is in the process of being built. This Christmas will be spent…

All the Amenities at A Fraction of the Price: Brookstone Lodge, Asheville

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Lesley | 1 Comments

Biltmore Estate was on my 2012 bucket list and time was running out so this weekend we made our way to Asheville, NC to experience the grandeur and beauty of Biltmore at Christmas. Brookstone Lodge is just minutes from Biltmore and was our home base for the weekend. It offers all of the amenities and charm of other, excessively expensive, accommodations and…