The
following listed Area Attractions are an accomodation to our owners and
their guest and are in no way indorsed or recommended by the Green
River Highlands Property Owners Association, its Webmaster, Officers or
Directors. Please perform your own DUE DILIGENCE with regards to
represented amenities and personal safety for you and your family and
guests. To Edit or Add new listings please contact Webmaster Vicki Bonis atinfo@grhpoa.com
or
call 828-223-5195
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are located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Foothills of Western NC on The
Green River. We are in Polk County not far from I-85 or I-26 just off
Hwy 74 Between Rutherfordton, NC and Columbus, NC. The closest towns and
cities (listed below) are some of the most picturesque mountain towns
in NC.
Blue Ridge Mtns
Lake
Lure: with just over 1000 residents, is home to hit movies such as
Dirty Dancing and Last of the Mohicans. There are boat rides, dinner
cruises and several nice water front restaurants on the lake. The lake
has approximately 27 miles of shoreline, a sandy public beach,
spectacular views, water skiing, fishing, boating, swimming, and is sure
to be a hit with people of all ages. Lake Lure offers spectacular
views, water skiing, fishing, boating and swimming. There are boat
rides, a public beach, dinner cruises and several nice restaurants on
the lake. (Check out La Estrada Italian Restaurant, Larkins on The Lake
and the Bay Front Bar & Grill) Chimney Rock offers great vistas,
hiking trails, and many wonderful shops and eateries. The Green River
is one of the most canoed rivers in the southeast and is also a great
state stocked trout fishing River. www.lakelure.com
Chimney
Rock : with its 175 residents has unique rock formations, quaint little
shops, restaurants, motels, and of course Chimney Rock Park with an
array of beautiful waterfalls, hiking trails and majestic mountain
views. www.chimneyrockvillage.com
and www.chimneyrockpark.com
Forest
City: What is now Forest City began as a crossroads on the
Shelby-Rutherfordton and Spartanburg-Lincolnton Roads. Originally, the
town was incorporated as Burnt Chimney in 1877. A replica near the site
of the original chimney adorns the public square today. The "chimney"
was the remains of the McArthur home that marked the crossroads. Today,
the population of Forest City is 7,450. The town remains t he commercial
hub, there you will find all the major food stores, Super Wal-Mart,
Lowe’s home improvement center and a small mall anchored by Belks. The
legacy of "community betterment" can still be seen in the pride the town
and its residents take in keeping Forest City a beautiful and livable
community. www.forestcitync.com
The
local college, Isothermal Community College, offers a full array of
educational, hobby and adult courses.
Rutherfordton: A quaint little town of just over 4,100
residents and the county seat, is an easy 15 minute drive away. There
you have a 150-bed hospital, plus many antique, specialty shops, outlet
stores and Restaurants.
Asheville:
No matter when you decide to visit our magnificent mountains, you'll
find plenty of things to do for the entire family in and around
Asheville. Watch the mountains awaken as spring blankets the hillsides
with wildflowers. Glorious summer brings warm days for outdoor
adventures and cool nights for enjoying the hours after dark. Autumn
cloaks the Blue Ridge Mountains with every shade of red, orange and
yellow imaginable. Then, enjoy mild winter days in Asheville with easy
access to the higher elevations that are dusted in snow. Anytime of the
year, you can discover the region's rich cultural heritage at art
galleries and artistic performances. Visit one of the area's historic
attractions. Explore downtown Asheville's unique restaurants and
eclectic shops. Delve into the mountains' endless opportunities for day
trips. Experience the real Cold Mountain. Or take a short, yet
breathtaking, ride along the Blue Ridge Parkway. And throughout the
year, there are events, festivals and attractions to spice up your
visit. www.asheville.com
Rutherford
County has four distinct seasons and has been recognized as one of the
best places in the country to retire to because of a unique climatic
area referred to as the Isothermal Belt. (“ Iso” meaning constant and
“thermal” meaning temperature.) We are in an area of constantly mild
temperatures. Simply put, Rutherford County does not get quite as warm
in the summer and does not get quite as cold in the winter as other
counties in the surrounding area. The spring season offers mild days and
cool nights. The native dogwoods (the state tree) and wild
rhododendrons with their vibrant blooms are a site to behold. The fall
is typical Western North Carolina, ideal weather and gorgeous fall
colors, which usually last until Thanksgiving.
LAKE JAMES -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This is an outdoorsman’s paradise. You are close to
many lakes (Lake Lure & Lake Bowen & Lake James & Lake
Hickory, Moss Lake just to name a few. Lake James with 150 miles of
shoreline and over 6,000 surface acres, is 30 miles away. It has been
the setting of several movies one of which is the Last of the Mohicans.
Lake James offers spectacular views, water skiing, fishing, boating and
swimming. You may picnic, canoe, hike and much more.
HORSEBACK
RIDING
There
are several stables in the area. Some of these facilities offer a
variety of activities from trail rides to lessons and stabling you own
horses. Tryon, just minutes away, has hunt courses and steeplechase
events each year in April.
Within
minutes of the property you have Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, Lake James,
Hendersonville, Asheville, Saluda, Columbus,Tryon, Hickory, Boone &
Blowing Rock. Six hospitals, all the major food stores, Super Wal-Mart,
A Brand New Lowes Home Improvement Center, Belk's, 3 Malls, plus many
antique, specialty shops and outlet stores along with the Isothermal
Community College offering a full array of educational, hobby and adult
courses.
CLEGHORN
COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERSHIPS
Malena
Belle of GRH has negotiated a slightly reduced rate for the summer
Swim, Tennis and Golf Memberships at Cleghorn Plantation Country Club
for GRH owners.
SUMMER
SWIM AND TENNIS MEMBERSHIP FROM MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY IS $470
($30 DISCOUNT) PER FAMILY. THE POOL IS EXTREMELY LARGE AND VERY CLEAN.
THEY ALSO HAVE A GREAT SNACK-BAR.
ANNUAL
GOLF MEMEBERSHIP IS $1,620 ($180 DISCOUNT).
FOR
MORE INFORMATION AND TO OBTAIN MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT
RYAN WILHOIT AT 828-447-4127 OR ryan@650west.com .
PLEASE
NOTIFY MALENA BELLE IF YOU HAVE JOINED GLEGHORN. SHE IS KEEPING A
TOTAL OF THE MEMBERSHIPS. HER NUMBER IS 941-371-1891 OR EMAIL AT malenab@michaelbelle.com .
Thanks
Malena from all the owners and guest for arranging this great
recreational opportunity for us all.
There is plenty of golf in the area. Cleghorn Plantation is a
first rate championship 18 hole course which is open the public, Marion
Country Club, Lake Hickory County Club And Silver Creek Plantation.
Fairfield Mountains at lake Lure, offers two premier golf courses Bald
Mountain and Apple Valley.
In a little more than an hours ride we have
several trout streams, three major lakes, some of the best hiking in the
east, on the Daniel Boone trail over Grandfather Mountain, the
Appalachian Trail and Linville Gorge ( one of only three Federal
Wilderness areas east of the Rocky Mountains.) There is excellent snow
skiing at Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain and a host of other smaller
resorts.
DID YOU KNOW??? Did you know that Cleghorn Plantation offers summer
swim memberships and DAILY swim passes to their newly renovated pool?
Well they do. Their restaurant will be open in 2008 and they now have
an equistrian center. They are really sprucing the place up. I
thought the owners at GRH might want to know that they have a place to
cool off in the summer.
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Facts
at a Glance:
AREA: County, 563 sq. miles; Rutherfordton, 2.6 sq.
miles; Spindale, 4.62 sq. miles; Forest City, 10.6 sq. miles. The county
is composed of eight municipalities: Bostic, Chimney Rock, Ellenboro,
Forest City, Rutherfordton, Ruth, Spindale and Lake Lure. Connected by
US Hwy 74-Business, Rutherfordton, Spindale, and Forest City form the
Tri- City area. The towns of Lake Lure and Chimney Rock are located
approximately 20 miles west of Rutherfordton. Lake Lure is a private
lake with public access.
ELEVATION:
County elevations ranges from, Lowest elevation - 806 ft. / Highest
elevation -3,967 ft.
CLIMATE:
Average annual temperature, 59.9 F; average rainfall, 49.91 inches.
Rainfall is concentrated in Spring and Fall. Average humidity,
approximately 65%. Located in the Isothermal Belt, there are 200
frost-free days in the growing season. Average snowfall, 2.74 inches.
EMPLOYMENT:
The average employment for Rutherford County is 25,661 people. It is
broken down as follows: 39.5% manufacturing, 15.3% retail, 14.2%
government, 16.4% service, 3.9% transportation & utilities, 4.8%
construction, and 4.9% other. For employment opportunities call the N.C.
Employment Security Commission at (828) 246-9841 or contact the Chamber
and ask for a listing of Temporary Agencies.
RELIGION:
Most major religions are active in the county or in nearby communities.
SCHOOLS:
North Carolina requires all children ages 7 to 16 to attend school.
Students must present a vaccination certificate, birth certificate, and
medical examination form upon entering kindergarten or first grade. In
addition to the public schools, Rutherford County has five private
schools (K-8) and one charter school. For more information on the public
school system call (828) 286-2757 or visit the Rutherford County School
System website. Isothermal Community College offers a variety of
courses and activities to county residents. Whether you are looking to
obtain a two or four-year degree, ICC can meet your educational needs.
For more information call (828) 286-3636.
Blue Ridge Mtns
Lake
Lure: with just over 1000 residents, is home to hit movies such as
Dirty Dancing and Last of the Mohicans. There are boat rides, dinner
cruises and several nice water front restaurants on the lake. The lake
has approximately 27 miles of shoreline, a sandy public beach,
spectacular views, water skiing, fishing, boating, swimming, and is sure
to be a hit with people of all ages. Lake Lure offers spectacular
views, water skiing, fishing, boating and swimming. There are boat
rides, a public beach, dinner cruises and several nice restaurants on
the lake. (Check out La Estrada Italian Restaurant, Larkins on The Lake
and the Bay Front Bar & Grill) Chimney Rock offers great vistas,
hiking trails, and many wonderful shops and eateries. The Green River
is one of the most canoed rivers in the southeast and is also a great
state stocked trout fishing River. 
Chimney
Rock : with its 175 residents has unique rock formations, quaint little
shops, restaurants, motels, and of course Chimney Rock Park with an
array of beautiful waterfalls, hiking trails and majestic mountain
views. 
Forest
City: What is now Forest City began as a crossroads on the
Shelby-Rutherfordton and Spartanburg-Lincolnton Roads. Originally, the
town was incorporated as Burnt Chimney in 1877. A replica near the site
of the original chimney adorns the public square today. The "chimney"
was the remains of the McArthur home that marked the crossroads. Today,
the population of Forest City is 7,450. The town remains t he commercial
hub, there you will find all the major food stores, Super Wal-Mart,
Lowe’s home improvement center and a small mall anchored by Belks. The
legacy of "community betterment" can still be seen in the pride the town
and its residents take in keeping Forest City a beautiful and livable
community. 
Asheville:
No matter when you decide to visit our magnificent mountains, you'll
find plenty of things to do for the entire family in and around
Asheville. Watch the mountains awaken as spring blankets the hillsides
with wildflowers. Glorious summer brings warm days for outdoor
adventures and cool nights for enjoying the hours after dark. Autumn
cloaks the Blue Ridge Mountains with every shade of red, orange and
yellow imaginable. Then, enjoy mild winter days in Asheville with easy
access to the higher elevations that are dusted in snow. Anytime of the
year, you can discover the region's rich cultural heritage at art
galleries and artistic performances. Visit one of the area's historic
attractions. Explore downtown Asheville's unique restaurants and
eclectic shops. Delve into the mountains' endless opportunities for day
trips. Experience the real Cold Mountain. Or take a short, yet
breathtaking, ride along the Blue Ridge Parkway. And throughout the
year, there are events, festivals and attractions to spice up your
visit. 
BILTMORE CASTLE
LAKE JAMES
BIKING
HIKING TRAILS
WATER FALLS
WHITE WATER RAFTING AND TUBING
KAYAKING
WINE TASTING
GEM MINING
HORSEBACK RIDING STABLES 
CAROWINDS AMUSEMENT PARK
HOLLYWILD AMUSEMENT PARK
CLEGHORN
COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERSHIPS
Malena
Belle of GRH has negotiated a slightly reduced rate for the summer
Swim, Tennis and Golf Memberships at Cleghorn Plantation Country Club
for GRH owners.
SUMMER
SWIM AND TENNIS MEMBERSHIP FROM MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY IS $470
($30 DISCOUNT) PER FAMILY. THE POOL IS EXTREMELY LARGE AND VERY CLEAN.
THEY ALSO HAVE A GREAT SNACK-BAR.
ANNUAL
GOLF MEMEBERSHIP IS $1,620 ($180 DISCOUNT).
FOR
MORE INFORMATION AND TO OBTAIN MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT
RYAN WILHOIT AT 828-447-4127 OR