Introduction to Black Mountain
"Front Porch of Western North Carolina"
Black Mountain is a town in Buncombe County, in the Asheville metro area. The community was named for the Black Mountain Range. The latitude of Black Mountain is 35.617N. The longitude is -82.321W. It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 2,405 feet. Those are a few specifics about Black Mountain, North Carolina.
Now why did I choose to write a lens on this city, and this state? Well, that is because I want to move there so bad I cannot stand it. Every single time I go to Black Mountain, I feel as if the mountains just envelope me in this comfort. Some may understand that statement and some may not but when you find a place that you automatically feel at home in- that is a huge statement for someone who has never stayed in one area for a long period of time.
All of the photos in this lens are pictures I took during some of our visits to this town. I hope you enjoy this and if you ever get a chance and live in this part of the world, you should take a weekend and just go exploring the beauty there. Okay, I had to draw an arrow on this picture to show you how the town of Black Mountain sits in the middle of the mountains.
Do you want to know the directions to Black Mountain from where you live? Go here: MapQuest
The Town of Black Mountain, North Carolina
Black Mountain, North Carolina
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An Example of the Magick
During one of mine and my husbands visits to Black Mountain, we were walking our dog and looked up to see this beautiful sky. Yes, it is over casted and yes, we did have my camera with us. You never know when you will want to take a picture. I mean come on, I take pictures of tree stumps.
Now, I know what you are thinking-why would we call this picture Stairway to Heaven? Well, the cloud formation in the middle of the picture looks just like it is connecting the Earth Plain to the Heaven Plain which would be the obvious explanation. The whole truth is; when we are in that area that is the exactly how both of our energies feel. When you hear the word Heaven in general, you automatically get this ethereal feeling, a peacefulness and calmness comes over you (usually). For us in Black Mountain, we keep that feeling until the day we leave.
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Black Mountain, North Carolina
Montreat, North Carolina
Montreat is only a blink away from Black Mountain
Montreat, North Carolina is a special mountain cove nestled at the foot of Graybeard Mountain near the Tennessee Valley Divide. Located at the eastern end of Buncombe County and surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains.
It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is best known for its Presbyterian retreat center, Montreat College, and for being the home of evangelist Billy Graham and his late wife Ruth Bell Graham.
The day I took this picture, my husband and I went exploring and came across this tiny town. Well, we turned and seen this area away from everything-so we went exploring some more. I was standing on a little wooden bridge when I took this picture. Again, it was over casted with a light rain, but that was okay, it was wonderful because I love the way the woods smell when it rains.
It ended up raining that whole weekend, but I still got some good pictures.
If you would like more information about Montreat, North Carolina click here: Montreat
Montreat, North Carolina
Montreat, North Carolina
Shopping at Black Mountain
A small Artist Community and so much more
Pocket hand sanitizer
Custom imprinted promotional hand sanitizers2 points
Betta Fish
Fish which thrive in mountain streams.1 point
Wedding Planning
Wedding ideas and information for all your Wedding more...1 point
Wedding Favors
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Wedding Songs
Wedding Songs & Wedding Song Suggestions for p more...1 point
Moroccan Wrought Iron | Forged Iron Furniture
Moroccan Wrought Iron Furniture and tables,will pe more...1 point
Wedding Planning Checklist
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Hand Forged Iron at Black Mountain Iron Works
Looking for custom made iron and metal work for yo more...0 points
Turtle Island Pottery
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Tyson Furniture
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http://www.olivers-woodworks.com/
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McCosh House - Home
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Acoustic Corner
Acoustic Corner, a different kind of musical instr more...0 points
The Merry Wine Market
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Engagement Rings
Design your own engagement rings or custom handcra more...0 points
Different Types of Wines
Robin Garr's Wine Lovers'It's a 'snob-free zone' f more...0 points
History of Wine
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wine definitions
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Wedding Rings
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Most of the pictures in this calendar was taken at Black Mountain
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when we travel is:
not allowing our vacation to be focused around spending money. Both of us are very frugal or we are smart. When we go on vacation we do not go to spend money but we go to enjoy the area. So we stay at hotels that meets our needs. Super8 Motel has a coffee pot, a microwave, Fridge and a Bi-Lo Grocery is a mile from the motel. You can eat what you like, when you like in the comfort of your own room.
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- ElizabethJeanAllen ElizabethJeanAllen Aug 3, 2009 @ 3:33 pm
- My husband and I plan on retiring in either upstate SC or NC. The area is so pretty and we are tired of the heat that comes with living along the coast.
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- It sure sounds like a very tranquil place to stay for a while.
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- Beautiful pics and beautiful lens. We have never been there but want to go now. Thank-you for the tip.
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- Looks like a great place to visit or live!
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