Farm Life at Warren Wilson College

The magazine ranks the colleges based on each college’s responses to an 11 page questionnaire. Topics surveyed include energy supply, efficiency, food, and academics plus other categories.  Warren Wilson, which the article says gets one third of its food from farms within 500 miles of campus including from its own six-acre organic garden, scored 81.8 out of 100.  The number one school, Green Mountain College of Vermont, scored an 86.8.

Warren Wilson College boasts that “We are not for everyone…” and offers a unique triad approach to education: academics, work, and service.  The accredited, four-year, private liberal arts college was founded in 1894 with a philosophy of sustainability.  With this latest ranking, it seems that that philosophy has remained with the school for more than 100 years.

At Greybeard Realty, we pay attention to sustainability as well.  We offer a complete list of green homes available in the Asheville Real Estate market. Sharon McConnaughy, our sales agent specializing in environmentally conscious homes, can help steer you toward environmentally sound homes in the Asheville area.  For more information please contact her.

NC Mountain Views

Cooper Cottage represents old Montreat.  This charming, rustic home has a wonderful view of Big Piney Mountain, yet it is within walking distance of the Montreat Conference Center. This home sleeps 11.

Linton’s Mountain Top, perched high on a ridge overlooking Black Mountain, has views from all sides.  This 4,800 sq. ft. home features six bedrooms and five baths, making it an ideal home for large gatherings.  Just a five minute drive from Black Mountain, this wonderful home sleeps 18, and linens are provided.

For other homes with a mountain perspective, please contact us for more information.

Porch Rockin'

Log Cabins features an authentic log cabin and bunk house right in Montreat. The 100 year old main cabin has the porch and rockers. The smaller cabin has an efficiency kitchen. The two cabins combined sleep 13.

Ransford’s Roost, an updated colonial, offers plentiful natural lighting through its skylight and features a large stone fireplace. Its large front porch has rockers and a porch swing. There is also a stone patio with a picnic table and grill. This rental sleeps 14. For more information on these cabins or to hear about other rentals where you can rock and relax, please contact Greybeard.

This cedar planked home, located on a secluded cul-de-sac, features remarkable views from its two level decks.  Just up Town Mountain Road, a mere ten minutes from downtown Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway, this recently renovated house has a screened-in porch and a six-seat hot tub.  Walk through the beautifully landscaped gardens, play pool, surf the net, or bathe in the claw-foot tub.

The View - A vacation rental in the Asheville Area with the most amazing views

Looking for spectacular Western North Carolina mountain views? The View has got exactly what the doctor ordered.

Come and enjoy the spectacular views from this breath-taking vacation home!  You’ll want to bring to bring your best friend, four-legged or biped, to this pet-friendly retreat.

This 3-bedroom, 2-bath log home is a great place to get together with friends and family and kick back and relax.

Amenities include air-conditioning, deck/porch, DVD player, TV, washer and dryer, cable, dishwasher, a grill for entertaining, and some of the most beautiful views in the area.

The view from the deck at The View - an exceptional vacation rental in the Asheville Area

Enough said. A picture is worth a thousand of them; you’ll be at a loss for them as you recline and take in the best view in the Asheville Area. Contact Greybeard for more.

This rental has all the amenities such as Satellite TV, wireless internet & a Wii, but once you’re on the porch, you’ll forget what those things are. The views from the deck are the best I’ve seen in this part of North Carolina: Blue Ridge Mountain panorama!

Renting this cabin makes you feel good about yourself in other ways, too: A portion of the rental proceeds are donated to Blue Ridge Forever, a land conservancy dedicated to preserving land in the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains.

The main floor of this beautiful cabin has a master bedroom and bath with a garden tub and a steam shower.  Also on the main floor is an additional bedroom and bath.  The upstairs has two loft areas and another bedroom and bath.  Large windows throughout the home offer magnificent views.  After a mountain hike by the property’s creek, warm up in front of the stone fireplace or unwind while enjoying the view from the outdoor four person hot tub just steps from the living room.  With an entry ramp, wide doorways, and grab bars in the downstairs bath, this home is handicap friendly.  Because of the secluded nature of the home, it is highly recommended that guests arrive during daylight hours, and it is suggested they arrive in a front wheel drive or 4WD vehicle.  Linens are provided. Book Today.  View Virtual Tour

Plug an mp3 player into the whole house audio system, surf the wireless internet, nap on the outside hammock or wind down in the claw foot tub. If inclement weather makes exploring the Asheville area less appealing then enjoy the three flat panel HDTVs and two DVD players. Grandview Cottage, with its natural architecture, is located in Gateway Mountain only 10 minutes from I-40 and less than 20 minutes from Black Mountain, and 30 minutes to downtown Asheville.  Linens included for your convenience. Click here to book Grandview.