YouTube Playlist of Asheville Snow Videos Dec 2010

What a white Christmas in Asheville North Carolina

It had started on Christmas morning and has pretty much not let up. Between the wind and consistent snowfall, with a few short breaks in-between, Asheville is snowed in! Someone just reported 18 inches of snow in the Reems Creek mountains of Weaverville, just 15 minutes from downtown AVL. Roads are slick and black ice is everywhere. Be careful people!



Video by G Social Media

View a YOUTUBE PLAYLIST of Asheville Snow Videos

Real Estate in Waynesville & Maggie Valley NC

Meet Gina Kinder and Jennifer Best, the Keller Williams Real Estate team in Waynesville North Carolina. You can also find out more info about them on KinderBest.com.

Asheville Tweet Drive this Friday 12/17 benefiting Toys for Tots

Come one, come all and share the Holiday cheer with lots of local friends at the Hop Ice Cream in Asheville North Carolina on December 17, 2010.



See the event on Facebook! Also see the blog on AskAsheville!

Navitat Offering Winter Weekend Tours

BARNARDSVILLE, N.C. – NAVITAT CANOPY ADVENTURES, a world-class zip line canopy tour near Asheville, has just announced weekend-only tours for winter 2010-11.

Beginning Dec. 4, tours will run on Saturdays and Sundays through the end of February. Tours depart from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on those days. NAVITAT will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s weekends.

“The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains during the wintertime is undeniable, and zipping through a secluded mountain cove on a crisp or snowy day is sure to be memorable,” said Abby Burt, Branding & Marketing Leader at NAVITAT.

“We’ve had so many guests ask us if we’ll be open for winter, so we're excited to be able to do that and welcome folks out to Moody Cove. Bundle up, because it's going to be a blast!"

Daily tours resume at NAVITAT on April 1.

NAVITAT CANOPY ADVENTURES showcases the breathtaking natural beauty of a 242-acre serene mountain cove, located just 20 minutes north of downtown Asheville. The canopy tour course is entirely tree-based and features two sky bridges, two rappels, and 10 zip lines ranging from 120 to 1,100 feet in length -- including one that sends guests soaring more than 200 feet above the forest floor.

Wintertime tours depart from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 4-Feb. 27 (except Christmas and New Year’s weekends).  Reservations are required. Regular tour price is $85 per person for adults, and $75 per person for children. Weight restrictions apply. Book your tour now

Groupon type business hits Asheville North Carolina - save 50-90%

A new venture by the name of uCoups has hit Asheville and it getting ready to be a big business generator in the area. Daily discounts will be offered from many businesses in the AVL area. Savings will be a minimum of 50% and extend as high at 90% off! You can see how it works below:

You can also connect with uCoups on Facebook

Asheville Brewgrass was Awesome!

Beer, Craft Beer, Brewing is important to Asheville North Carolina. Some of the greats on the scene are Barleys Taproom and Pizzeria, Bruisin Ales, and Highland Brewing. All of them and many more had a part in Brewgrass. Thank you to everyone.

Asheville Vaudeville - entertainment in Western North Carolina

The Asheville Vaudeville show was amazing and entertaining as it has always been. Artists of many fashions are popping up all over the AVL area. Art, music, dance, fashion, style and entertainment all over the scene.

Real Estate between Asheville and Charlotte - the deal of a lifetime

Owning a piece of property in the mountains of Western North Carolina is a dream come true for many people across the United States. Asheville is attracting people and cultures from around the World. Riverbend in Lake Lure is a private community with many lots and building sites available. They have an opportunity for just about anyone to own a piece of the pie. We are talking about a premium private development with mountains, waterfalls, 2 lakes, a small fresh water beach, a beach gazebo, a swimming dock, a pavilion for cookouts, hiking trails, seasonal and full time residents, and a river running through the development with access for all property owners. This property is absolutely beautiful!

New pricing allows potential buyers to put as little as $1000 down and pay only $200 a month toward a piece of property in Riverbend depending on the price. The dream is now reachable for many to invest in land for their future summer home, retirement property, second home, or full time residence. The development amenities are free to use upon the contract to purchase. You will receive your own private code to use to enter the development at any time. If you are interested in building, we also have plenty of options available.

You can call Riverbend Lake Lure at 1-800-699-1289 

For more information go to the website of Riverbend Lake Lure 

You can also follow them on Twitter @RiverbendLand

See some videos on the Riverbend YouTube Channel

Asheville Pizza and Brew at the Pizza Wars!

This weekend the Asheville community will be coming together on Saturday night to benefit Families Pursuing Justice of Western North Carolina. They are a non profit 501c3 that was formed by a combination of family members of 'cold case' homicide victims, police detectives, social workers, family and friends. Come join us for a great night of pizza, beer and music to support this great cause! You can purchase tickets ahead of time on The Garage At Biltmore website or get them at the door. This event is open to all ages; beer and alcohol for ages 21 and up of course. And as always, the community supports responsible drinking so please have a ride available, call a cab (Your Cab 828-259-9904) or make use of the new Buzzed Home service.

Ice Cream, events and social media at The Hop in North Asheville NC

Ice Cream has never tasted this good. It is not only the great, original flavors that a shop produces; but the interactive part they play in the local neighborhood. Social networking and media has taken a "weird" turn, where what matters is how you are connecting with the community. The Hop Ice Cream shop has taken the area by storm as Greg and Ashley continue to grow this great business and are constantly building fans, friends and followers. You may catch them at events around Asheville such as the Big Crafty and Shindig on the Green; but you can also find a consistent blog article and they are tweeting away on Twitter daily.

Check out some of the great upcoming events at The Hop Ice Cream.

North Asheville Wine Tasting in Woodfin on Saturday August 7th

Join us this Saturday, August 7th from 12-5 to taste 4 excellent wines that span the globe from California to as far as Australia!

At the bar, try the 2008 Good Girl White Chardonnay from Sonoma, California. 100% chardonnay featuring luscious tropical fruits, vanilla, honeysuckle & caramel nuances from Somoma, California and Stoney Knob’s and Vino Vino’s own house wine.

Next, try the 2009 Shaya Verdejo Old Vines from the Rueda region of Spain. Light, bright yellow. Intensely perfumed bouquet of Kaffir lime, lemon pith, mint and ginger, along with a subtle peppery undertone. Bracing and sharply focused, offering pure citrus and green apple flavors complemented by succulent herbs and spices.

On the Enomatic, we are tasting the 2009 Ique Malbec from the Mendoza region of Argentina. Ique is intended to be a fresh, young, unoaked wine which will improve slightly with age but is not meant to be laid down. Intense ruby-red with violet hints in color, it possesses fruity aromas which remind one of fresh red fruits and white pepper. Firm structure, soft lush tannins and satisfying end.

Next, try the 2009 Molly Dooker Two Left Feet Shiraz blend from Southern Australia. A powerful blend of red varieties, it has incredible depth and complexity. The grapes were grown on the Longbottom vineyard in Padthaway, the Birchmore vineyard in Langhorne Creek, the Gemtree and Mollydooker vineyards in McLaren Vale.

***As always, all featured wines are 10% off.

See you this weekend!!
Vino Vino Wine Market
178 Weaverville Highway
Asheville, NC 28804
828.658.9463 (WINE)
Vinovinowines@gmail.com

Hendersonville City Guide

What started out years ago as BlogHendersonville, has now transitioned into the Hendersonville City Guide. This great town, just 20 minutes south of downtown Asheville NC is a beautiful part of Western North Carolina. We are excited about all of the local communities networking together and growing!

Western North Carolina Social Media

Social media has taken hold of Western North Carolina (WNC) - Asheville being its main hub. Businesses and individuals alike are realizing the importance of reaching out and staying connected with potential clients and consumers.

Many YouTube video channels have been made for the area. Ask Asheville has many area videos, but Weaverville, Waynesville and Hendersonville are also showing what they have to offer.

Many local area blogs and Twitter accounts are constantly showing up on the scene as well. Most of this social media is done by G Social Media who has assisted many businesses with increasing their visibility, making connections, and bringing their company up to the new media standards expected.

Mini Beer Fest and Pizza War in Asheville NC

On August 14, 2010; Craggie Brewing, Highland Brewing, and French Broad Brewery will be at the Garage at Biltmore to offer you unlimited samples of craft beer. Skyland Distributing will also be on the scene with some great raffle items! Asheville Pizza Wars is where 12+ local pizza companies will be battling it out for the best of Asheville North Carolina. The pizza and beer party starts at 7pm and lasts till 2am. Tickets are available online by clicking HERE.


Get ready for some pizza from the best and enough craft beer for everyone. One price - $15 for the whole evening with lots of music, people and great times. This is a benefit for Families Pursuing Justice of Western North Carolina.