Discover the stories that shape life in the stunning North Carolina mountains. From local events and outdoor adventures to real estate opportunities and community updates, we bring you the latest happenings from this breathtaking region.

Visit the small town of West Jefferson where small town America still exists. It is a combination of local Appalachia heritage with a contemporary flair. There are many unique shops, restaurants, a town park with many art galleries and street murals. If you are lucky and arrive at the right time, you will be entertained by music in the park or can participate in the West Jefferson Gallery Crawl. Don’t miss the farmer’s market located on the backstreet where handmade mountain crafts, locally homegrown vegetables and delicious bakery goods are available.

Ashe High Country Realty is now Twenty Years Old!

During the summer months, there are street festivals, gallery crawls, music in the backstreet pocket park and a farmer’s market featuring locally grown vegetable, fruits and mountain crafts. The winter months are filled with holiday events, the hustle and bustle of the tree industry, the holiday parade, nearby skiing and the performing arts.

Ashe High Country Vacations, LLC is now active in property management with emphasis on vacation rentals. The company will consider some long-term rentals, but mostly homes that appeal to the weekender or short-term rental market. Jerrita's mission is to give outstanding service to both her visitors and her clients.

While many small towns experienced a decline in real estate sales over the past two years, a decline in property values as well as the local economy, West Jefferson has sustained both in the downtown businesses and sales of homes in and around West Jefferson.

Reconstructed from old logs and native stone, offers this cabin a distinctiveness that is not found in many log homes, other than Stonebridge. The main level consists of an open living area, great room with stone fireplace, kitchen and dining area, master bedroom and bath, and, with wood floors throughout. The upper level is a large loft, perfect for an office, hobby room, or an additional sleeping area.