Nestled deeply within the motherly embrace of Western North Carolina's Appalachian Mountains, is the particularly diverse and welcoming community of Asheville.
What draws people from different places in the world, from different times in their life cycle, to WNC?
What calls people to visit these beautiful mountains, experience our unique community and then move here?
What is it that makes Western North Carolina such a sacred, diverse and creative place that so many different people want to call it Home?
It is the proven safety culturing inherently diverse beauty that Appalachia supports.
The Appalachian Mountains are the oldest mountains in the world. Changes over time have rounded and softened our peaks, compressed rock and minerals over millennium into a myriad of beautiful gemstones, and have consistently provided the oldest sanctuary for life when the world gets harsh. With the wide difference of topography creating miniature eco-systems, we harbor a plethora of flora whose variance rivals any other place on Earth. Though tempest storms may ravage neighboring lands, the peaks and valleys of our mountains break up tornadoes, hurricanes and other maelstroms that happen to blow our way.
Our ancient mountains have provided a safe haven for many thousands of years. These proven guards continue to support a diversity of life in our community. Because of this, we may also feel safe enough to nurture ourselves, to embrace and play with the creative spark within, and to seek to evolve our spirit.
When you find yourself in Asheville, NC, take advantage of the security that is provided for you. Leap into the life you are offered: adventure outside, inquire within. Reach out and stretch yourself- take that leap of faith. We offer the network of support that will help you actualize the best possible version of yourself!
Fantastic! I don't know why I didn't think about all of the gemstones and that possibly being part of the reason I had to move to Asheville. The gemstones called me! I've even been to one of those mining places. Every day that I am here I become more and more authentic.
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