Sleeping In The Forest

The poem "Sleeping In The Forest" by Mary Oliver was quoted in our guest book by a visitor.  Poems can be interpreted in infinite ways of course, but I think the point in this case for me personally, because it has such truth for me, is that being at Treetop Mountain Vista is about as close to sleeping on the earth in the middle of a lush forest as it gets.  So please enjoy:

Sleeping in the Forest, by Mary Oliver

I thought the earth remembered me,
She took me back so tenderly
Arranging her skirts
Her pockets full of lichens and seeds.
I slept as never before
A stone on the riverbed,
Nothing between me and the white fire of the stars,
But my thoughts.
And they floated light as moths
Among the branches of the perfect trees.
All night I heard the small kingdoms
Breathing around me.
The insects and the birds
Who do their work in darkness.
All night I rose and fell,
As if water, grappling with luminous doom.
By morning I had vanished at least a dozen times
Into something better. 

Thank You Nancy!  Nina  4/25/13

Split Rail Fence Guides You At The Top!

This newly added split rail fence at the top of the driveway is a charming way to  guide the way.  I love how it looks and provides a perfect foreground

for the fantastic view!

Keeping Bees and Wasps Away

Here's a trick I saw on Pinterest.  Haven't verified it yet but you can try it when you're sitting on the deck, and especially if there is food around, place one or two lemon halves with about 10 cloves stuck in each one. (I have to say though, it looks like a lot more than 10).  I understand bees and wasps don't like the scent.

Good For Artists, (Photos taken late winter 2010)

If you are an artist or even an aspiring artist you may find Treetop Mountain Vista a great venue to unfold your talents.  Here you see Frank reveling his impression of the view and Jane putting finishing touches on her creation.  The peaceful and serene environment just seems to foster creativity...and that's a wonderful thing!

Springtime at Treetop Mountain Vista

This spring has been especially kind to all the trees and flowers in the mountains of Asheville, NC.  The Dogwoods have really enjoyed the warm weather and are in their blooming glory already.  These photos were taken March 31, 2012 at the cabin.  Please enjoy!

Fall Colors

• Just in case you missed the colors around Asheville this Fall, here is a sampling.  (photos taken from deck of Treetop Mountain Vista).  Make your reservations early for next October as the cabin tends to fill up quickly.  Special pricing applies for leaf season.

Asheville Explorer's Guide App

If you are planning a trip to Asheville whether you stay at Treetop Mountain Vista or somewhere else, I encourage you to purchase this app for your Ipad or Iphone.  It is absolutely chocked full of photos, maps, links to every place of interest, shops, hikes, all outdoor events and so much more.  The app is "Asheville Explorer's Guide" and the author is Kay Holloway Cole.  It is available for a mere $2.99 and you won't find more information about the area anywhere.  Enjoy the multitude of gorgeous photos.  You're going to love this app so much that you'll want your trip to last longer!  Get it and be glad my fellow Asheville lovers!

POSANA CAFE

When dining in Asheville I look for restaurants that serve fresh, locally grown foods that are organic and hormone free. Well, that's a mighty tall order! But Asheville is a mecca for wonderful restaurants! I can usually find places that fulfill some, if not all of the above requisites. I plan to include examples here frequently and so here is the cafe I went to yesterday and will make it the first in what will hopefully become a long list of fine dining spots.

Posana's is downtown and right on the Square. In fact it is right next door to one of my other favorite cafe's, Bistro 1896. Posana's has a very intimate and cozy atmosphere and displays works by famous local artists. Recently Jonas Gerard had several of his beautiful paintings adorning the walls. While I have not been that fond of "modern art" in the past I am quickly becoming a fan and do thoroughly enjoy his work. One of my guests at Treetop Mountain Vista, having been inspired by the cabin atmosphere and Mr. Gerard is becoming a popular artist in his own right! (Well anyway I'd like to think my cabin had something to do with his inspiration:)

So, getting back to the food at Posana's, it is prepared from scratch and very fresh and tasty. I suggest you check out their website since I understand the menu changes frequently. www.posanacafe.com. Go see for yourself....you won't be sorry!

NAVITAT Canopy Adventures

This is the wrong time of year, (correction, it is that time of year already!) to post about this tourist attraction since they close for the season November 30th and reopen April 1, 2011, but this is when I feel moved to tell people about it. It is located just north of Asheville. I haven't actually done it myself but hope to and may have to get into a little better shape before trying it. Oh well, an inspired goal makes for good motivation:) Rather than try to explain it since I don't have first hand knowledge, I will send you to their website which explains it much better than I could anyway. All your questions will be thoroughly answered along with divine photos to help inspire you too! Their website can be found at www.navitat.com.

LIVE SHOWS, PLAYS, MUSIC

Want to know what's happening in Asheville and when?...Just go to this web site for up to the minute info. livewireasheville.com Once you've booked your Asheville reservation (hopefully at Treetop Mountain Vista:)you can plan to see some live entertainment!