The mission of the Florence Art School is to provide resources for instruction, exhibition and experience in the fine arts and heritage crafts for Ashe County and the region. Click here for Florence Thomas Art School website which includes whats happening at Florence.
Category Archives: Activities
Favorite Pastimes in Ashe County
Ashe County Cheese Co. Ashe County Frescoes Cardinal Lanes Disc Golf Fishing Hunting Golf Clubs Parks Hunting Canoeing/Tubing and Kayaking Hiking Horseback Riding and Wineries are just a few of the attractions Ashe County has to offer.
Trout Season in Ashe County
Looking forward to trout season this year? Good news–the wet summer/fall last year and snowy winter helps keep the water levels in the rivers and streams good for much of the fishing season. The traditional opening day of trout season is on the first Saturday in April. This is just two short weeks after the […]
Attracting Birds for Winter and Spring
The High Country has over 100 breeding species of birds- Chickadees, Titmice, Nuthatches as an example. To attract birds to your yard try the following ideas. First vary densities of plantings along with hedges to provide food and shelter for birds. Mix seed producing sunflowers and fruit producing shrubssuch as polkberries, and elderberries to attract goldfinches, sparrows and […]
Ashe County
West Jefferson lies in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina in Ashe County at the apex of North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee, in one of the hottest North Carolina mountain real estate markets. West Jefferson NC Real Estate and Ashe County NC Real Estate are our specialty. Our Real Estate Agents are seasoned […]
Cycling in Ashe County, NC
The avid cyclist need look no further than the High Country for their cycling desires. Cycling legend Lance Armstrong callled the High Country “the best area for training in the United States.” Todd, NC has the railroad grade, there is the Blue Ridge Parkway and many back roads with beautiful country scenery. Whether you are a […]
West Jefferson’s Hometown Christmas
Dec. 03 Carolers will roam the streets. Shops open until 8:00 pm. Dec.05 Community Choral Concert 7:30 pm. Dec. 10 Hometown Christmas Social – Come enjoy hot chocolate and purchase goodies for your holiday entertaining or gift giving. Shops open until 8:00 pm. Dec.17 Las minute shoppers extravaganza. Participating stores will offers special sales while Santa, […]
Ashe County North Carolina Golf Courses
Jefferson Landing Golf Course & Country Club follows the New River to bring you the beauty of Ashe County NC. The life style of Jefferson Landing offers your gated living around an 18 hole course with club house, dining, lodging,swimming, tennis courts & exercise facility. A growing retirement community resides here in Ashe County, NC […]
Fall in Ashe County and the surrounding High Country
Fall in the High Country Maybe it's the vivid colors and crisp air. Maybe it's the fall festivals and football games, the apple pickings or the pumpkin patches but whatever it is the High Country is the place to be in the Fall. One of the most scenic drives you can take this time of […]