Black Mountain is near and dear to Sure Point Builders hearts. We call Black Mountain, North Carolina home because of the many custom homes we’ve built over the years as well as a new community we’ve just started (Tudor Croft)! Sure Point Builders is a premier custom home builder in Black Mountain North Carolina. You think it up and we can build it!
We pride ourselves on the quality and craftsmanship of our homes. Set these homes in a beautiful backdrop like Black Mountain and you have one of the best housing choices / placement a family could ask for! Many types of people call Black Mountain home: from local’s that have grown up in this area for generations to retirement couples that have come from bustling cities to enjoy the beautiful sounds of nature. We also see a good amount of families looking for something different.
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The Benefits of Living in Black Mountain, North Carolina
We could go on for hours about the beauty here! That is a given, but there are quite a few other benefits of building a new home in Black Mountain which can be associated to the schools, places to eat and things to do.
Black Mountain is located approximately 16 miles from Asheville, North Carolina which is roughly a 15 – 20 minute commute on State Route 40. Between Asheville and Black Mountain there is a plethora of things to do.
A Short List of Popular things to do around Black Mountain:
The Arts
For many, the call to the mountains is heard in the arts. The visual and performing arts in Black Mountain are a blend of traditional mountain ways and contemporary perspectives.
The Black Mountain Center for the Arts (additional info)
The Black Mountain Center for the Arts is a community arts center whose mission is to bring “arts to the people and people to the arts.” Located in the newly renovated Old City Hall; it opened its doors in 2000.
The Seven Sisters Gallery (additional info)
The Seven Sisters Gallery represents over 250 artists and craftsman that create hand-made pottery, jewelry, glasswork, woodwork, and metalwork. Seven Sisters is a long-time underwriter for NPR Public Radio Station (88.7) out of Isothermal Community College.
Old Depot Association and Gallery (additional info)
Old Depot Association and Gallery on Sutton Avenue is a non-profit organization that supports the teaching of arts and crafts in the local schools.
Festivals
Sourwood Festival (additional info)
In 1976, the sourwood tree was designated as the official tree of Black Mountain. Each year, an arts and crafts festival is held in August aptly called the Sourwood Festival. The festival draws over 30,000 people from all over the United States. The festival boasts of music, dancing, arts and crafts, great food, kid’s rides, games, and good southern hospitality. With over 200 vendors, there is something to please everyone.
LEAF Festival (additional info)
Every May and October for twenty years, over a thousand people congregate at picturesque Rockmont and Lake Eden for the LEAF Festival. The come “to experience the power music, art, and culture has to transform lives, strengthen community, and foster unity.” Those who attend experience the magic of music, dance, handcraft and folk art, poetry, healing arts, the great outdoors, local brews and food, camping, and cabins.
Local Tours and Jaunts
Local tours and jaunts offer an informative and fun way to get to know Black Mountain.
The Black Mountain Ghost Tours (additional info)
The Black Mountain Ghost Tours in October begin at sunset and are fun for the whole family. The host tells of eerie and strange tales handed down through generations. For instance, did you know that an Indian haunts Black Mountain Ironworks?
The Local History Tour is a daytime tour of Black Mountain. (additional info)
The history of this quaint mountain town is educational and entertaining. For example, a Tyson Furniture customer once traded a horse for a dining room table!
Creative Mountain Food Tour (additional info)
This tour is an opportunity for residents and visitors to experience local cuisine while exploring architectural and historical aspects of Black Mountain. The tour offers food, beverage, and dessert tastings at five or more eateries. Featured on UNC-TV Public Television, this is a “secret gem” that has been discovered by many, so reserve your spot early.
The Pisgah Brewing Company (additional info)
On Eastside Drive is an organic microbrewery and taproom with house-made beers and an outdoor stage. Tours are offered on Saturdays. Events include performances by Simo, Hustle Souls, and Fireside Collective and Stout Hog Day (a brewers’ breakfast that celebrates the “Dark Art of beer.”) Some of their unique brews include Belgian Witbier (a light summer beer), Chocalatized (contains raw cocoa and is the darkest of the Pisgah brews), and Russian Imperial that received a gold metal at the Great American Beer Festival.
Attractions and activities in the environs of Black Mountain are the Blue Ridge Parkway, Chimney Rock State Park, and Mount Mitchell State Park.
The Blue Ridge Parkway (additional info)
The Blue Ridge Parkway began as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal program to create jobs during the Great Depression in the 1930’s. The parkway begins in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and ends at the Great Smokey Mountains national Park in western North Carolina. It boasts of 252 miles of leisure driving with beautiful mountain, flora and fauna, look-out spaces, picnic areas, campsites, hiking trails, majestic lakes and waterfalls. Some areas are day trips from Black Mountain. Going north on the Parkway are Craggy Gardens, the Folk Art Center with three fine arts galleries and daily craft demonstrations, access to the hiking and biking Mountain to Sea Trail, and the Museum of North Carolina Minerals. Of the twenty-five tunnels on the Parkway, twenty-four are in the Asheville- Black Mountain area. Going south on the Parkway from Black Mountain is the Mount Pisgah Campground with campsites, showers, picnic areas, and hiking trails. Next is Looking Glass Rock that reflects like a mirror when sunlight hits it and when it is wet with rain or ice. Nearby is Looking Glass Falls and Sliding Rock, a natural kid-friendly water slide. The Graveyard Fields Overlook has short hiking trails, a swimming hole, and a great view.
Chimney Rock State Park (additional info)
One thousand acres of scenic attractions twenty-five miles south of Black Mountain is Chimney Rock State Park. Standing on Chimney Rock itself and gazing at the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains with Lake Lure close by is a breathtaking experience. Located in Rutherford County, the Chimney Rock is a 315 feet, 535 million year old monolith. Also in the park is Hickory Nut Falls, Four Seasons and Skyline Trails, supervised rock climbing, and the Great Wonderland Adventure for kids.
Mt. Mitchell State Park (additional info)
Mt. Mitchell State Park encompasses 1,996 acres and can be seen from the Black Mountain area. The highest peak on Mt. Mitchell is 6,999 feet, making it the highest peak east of the Mississippi. It was named for Elisha Mitchell, professor who noted its height, whose grave is located at the base of the observation platform. An exhibit hall at the summit tells about the mountain’s natural, cultural, and historical heritage. Several camping sites and hiking trails are available. Two major events at Mt. Mitchell are the Assault on Mt. Mitchell, a 102 mile biking endurance contest, and the Mt. Mitchell Challenge, a harsh weather, winter endurance ultra marathon that begins in Black Mountain.
Hiking in the Black Mountain Region
The Swannanoa Valley Museum in Black Mountain sponsors two main hiking series: the Explorer Series and the Rim Explorer Series. The Explorer Series consists of seven hikes that explore the past of communities that shape the Swannanoa Valley. These seven hikes are approximately three miles and are scheduled form March through October. The Rim Explorer Series are for experienced hikers and are all day excursions. Hikers explore remote and little traveled territory. They learn the history, geography, hydrology, and environment of the Swannanoa Valley. They are scheduled from February – December. In addition to these hikes, other hikes and driving tours are available for all abilities.
Black Mountain, NC Area Public Schools
The kids in Black Mountain schools are energetic and eager to learn. Visits to Black Mountain Schools reveal caring and dedicated teachers and staff who believe in the worth and success of their students.
Black Mountain Primary Grades k-3 (additional info)
A visit to Black Mountain Primary (K-3) finds the “War Ponies” giggling as they pick up their tablets and wait for instruction in the media center. Black Mountain Primary is an A+ school, which means that the arts (visual music, theatre, dance) are part of every day’s instruction. In addition, BMP is a Title I “Reward School” three years in a row and has special programs such as Leader in Me, the Maker Club, and Girls on the Run.
Black Mountain Elementary (additional info)
The Black Mountain 4th and 5th graders attend Black Mountain Elementary School. A high performance school, Black Mountain Elementary participates in the Battle of the Books, Book Fairs, and Science Night. BMES teachers and staff believe that students can achieve great things with support and that every minute is a learning minute.
Charles D. Owen Middle School (additional info)
Owen Middle School, home if the War Colts, was named for Charles Dexter Owen, founder of Beacon Blankets in Swannanoa. In addition to standard middle school curriculum, Owen Middle is involved with the Natural Impact Initiative. Other activities include the News Crew, Builders Club, Club Nerd, Sewing Club and Robotics. Students participate in a positive behavior program in which they receive points for Respect, Responsibility, and Readiness to be traded in for special activities.
Charles D. Owen High School (additional info)
Hoof prints of the “War Horse” (home if the War Lords and War Lassies) welcome folks to Owen High School. OHS boasts a 90% graduation rate for 2014-2015. In addition to standard NC high school academic fare, the school offers Virtual high school courses and Distance Learning. Spanish, French, and Chinese are the world languages taught and a menagerie of clubs provide extra activites. One effective program at Owen is the “Smart Lunch”. During the lunch hour, student use their time for tutoring, clubs, and make-up. In athletics, OHS provides cross-country, softball, basketball, swimming, wrestling, and football (conference championships!)
This is just the beginning of the benefits surrounding Black Mountain, North Carolina. Contact Sure Point Builders today for more information on custom home opportunities in the region.
