John Campbell Folk School Fall Festival in Brasstown NC Offers Fun for the Entire Family

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It’s true! The 2015 Fall Festival is cancelled for the first time that we know of! It’s quite disappointing that we will not be able to enjoy all the festivities; however, we know it is well worth the wait for next year. Go ahead and put it on your 2016 calendar and be prepared to see us in the mountains. So here’s this year’s article we wrote about the festival:

If you’re always ready for a good mountain craft festival, and you want to enjoy our drop-dead-gorgeous fall colors, come check out the famous John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival. This almost-legendary event takes place near Murphy NC, in a charming little place called Brasstown NC during the first weekend in October. This year’s Fall Festival will be held on October 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In fact, this is quite a special gathering, as the Folk School celebrates its 90th Anniversary in 2015.

When you arrive on the Folk School campus, park your vehicle and put on your walking shoes. Start meandering along the tree-lined paths as you visit over 240 craft vendors who are happy to share their work. You’ll see fine-quality basketry, glass, ironwork, jewelry, painting, custom knives, pottery, weaving, woodturning, and woodworking…plus some interesting crafts you’ve never seen before. If you’re a hands-on person, come watch over 40 traditional and contemporary craft demonstrations that provide a taste of our region’s Appalachian culture.

If your toes begin tapping when you hear some lively music, the Fall Festival offers plenty of live performances on two stages. The roomy Festival Barn stage, and the wooded Shady Grove

near the Craft Shop, will host quite a lineup of regional musicians and dancers. Come hear country, old time, bluegrass, gospel, Celtic, French, and blues songs throughout the weekend. The Appalachian cloggers and Morris dancers will wake up your sense of rhythm, and you might even start swaying to the music while you watch.

Kids will also discover plenty of fun Fall Festival activities. Pony rides and face painting are always a hit, and the Cherokee County Arts Council will tempt younger festivalgoers with some exciting crafts projects. Inside the group’s tent, budding artists can dabble in paper arts, fabric collages, painting, felting, and whimmy-diddling, just to name a few.

Naturally, you’ll work up an appetite while you browse craft vendors and dance to the live music. Good thing the Fall Festival has lots of lunch, snack, and dessert foods for every taste. Even better, all proceeds support local non-profit and community groups. That’s a “win win” for everybody!

What are you waiting for? Get on down to the John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival, just a stone’s throw from Murphy, NC and Cherokee County. We just might see you there!

If you love events like the School Fall Festival and want to live nearby, let murphy nc real estate help you find your perfect place in the mountains.

Read our post on the 2013 Fall Festival at John C. Campbell Folk School

Read our post on the 2012 Fall Festival at John C. Campbell Folk School

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Murphy Art Walks Bring Arts, Music, and Tasty Food to Downtown Murphy NC

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If you’re always looking for things to do in downtown Murphy, NC, put the Murphy Art Walk at the top of your list. In fact, put these free “fun for the whole family” evenings on your calendar right now. From May through October, folks from Cherokee County – and visitors from everywhere – gather in Murphy on the first Friday of the month from 5 to 8 p.m. During the season, some of the Art Walks have special themes, such as a spring Student Art Show and a July Patriotic Celebration. You might even find a Scavenger Hunt, where visitors scour local shops for clues that help them win a prize. In October, Fall decorations set the tone for the evening.

The Art Walk is sponsored by the Valley River Arts Guild, so art is definitely the focus. For starters, Murphy’s downtown galleries will give visitors a warm welcome. The Valley River Arts Gallery, Gallery 26, Celebrate Life Gallery, and Highlander Gallery may even showcase a special collection or two. Some of the participating artists will also be on hand.

Naturally, local merchants also want to be part of the action. When you stroll into a business displaying a yellow Art Walk flag, you might see an artist demonstrating his or her craft for everyone to see. Jewelry artisans, painters, calligraphers, weavers – you never know who you’ll meet at an Art Walk. Chances are, they’ll even have some artwork for sale. If you see something you like, consider treating yourself to a gift. Or, pick up a special birthday or Christmas present.

While you stroll the downtown streets of Murphy NC, keep an eye (and ear) out for the live performances. First, check out the four downtown squares, as they’re popular spots for musicians and bands. You might also find entertainment inside a merchant’s shop or restaurant. Check out Shoebootie’s, The Daily Grind, The Chophouse, and PNC Bank for starters.

If your family includes some members of the younger set, Art Walks often feature fun children’s activities. Look for face painting, balloon artists, and magicians. Kids might even get up-close-and-personal with an artist while she’s creating a colorful piece of work.

Of course, every special event needs some delicious food – and Murphy, NC Art Walk merchants certainly pull out all the stops. As you browse the downtown streets, poke your head into each yellow-flagged shop or restaurant and snag a tasty snack or two. While each establishment will offer something different, you won’t be disappointed! According to the inside scoop, Shoebootie’s and The Cherokee County Visitors’ Center always offer a scrumptious spread!

Finally, let’s remember the idea behind the Art Walk. We all want to support our local merchants, so they can continue to provide great hometown shopping and dining. That’s what helps to make Cherokee County a wonderful place to live.

If you love local charm and events like the Murphy Art Walk, let murphy nc real estate help you find the perfect place to call home.

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Stunning Mountain View Land For Sale in Highland Creek in Murphy NC

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Stunning mountain view lot for sale in Highland Creek community in Murphy NC! Read more below the picture!

Panorama Picture of Highland Creek Land in Murphy NC

This property is in Highland Creek and offers not only an excellent location close to town and the Cherokee Hills Golf Course, you also have paved roads, Hiawassee River Access, and underground utilities. BEAUTIFUL close range and long range mountain views! This land is incredible and an excellent place to build your mountain dream home or hold as an investment. It is an excellent price too so be certain to contact us for more details.

Contact us today for even more information – maps, pictures, and much more.

If you’re searching for land for sale in Highland Creek, let murphy nc real estate help you turn this stunning lot into your dream home.

Click HERE for more Pictures and Information on this property for sale in Murphy, NC.

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Harrahs Cherokee Valley River Casino and Hotel is Officially Open in Murphy NC

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Harrahs Casino Murphy NC Harrahs Casino Opening Day in Murphy NCIt’s official! The approximately 110 million dollar project known as Harrahs Cherokee Valley River Casino and Hotel officially opened its doors for business today right here in Murphy NC. The attendance was so great it literally caused a several mile long traffic jam on the the eastbound 74! It’s an exciting business that has brought some great job opportunities to the area. As you can see from the pictures, there were a lot of people there checking it out.

It’s been over a year ago since the Cherokee representatives met with local Realtors in the area, and its amazing to see such an ambitious construction project come to fruition. It’s another thing to add to the To Do List in Murphy NC. As we understand, there are more phases in the long range plan that will bring ever more entertainment, food, and more right here to Murphy. If you’re a casino goer, enjoy! 😀

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Chaco Footwear is a Comfortable Way to Enjoy the Mountains of Murphy NC

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Whether you are hitting the trail, enjoying Hiawassee Lake or one of the three rivers in the area, something as simple as the shoes on your feet make a major difference. It’s not always about real estate in the mountains for us – comfort is paramount. If I had the choice, I would wear flip flops daily! It’s not uncommon to see me walking around RE/MAX in flip flops when I don’t have meetings 😀 And there’s no doubt about it – Chaco is my first choice. This is kind of funny for a real estate posting, however, I had a great experience with Chaco and wanted to share.

My New Flips from Chaco
My New Flips from Chaco

I have have multiple pairs of Chacos:

  • Z1 sandals which are the tough sandals with boot-like Vibram soles that are perfect for hiking, kayaking, and all the awesome things to do in Murphy NC. They’re great because they float in water so if you accidentally loose a shoe canoeing down the lake, no worries – it’ll be there waiting on you to retrieve it.
  • Flips which is their version of a flip-flop that does “flop” when you walk. I have both the leather and rubber styles.

Chaco just replaced my Flips which the toe strap separated from the shoe. It was a great experience where the representative called me, asked me what I wanted, and gave it to me!

It’s a interesting world – at my office, we strive to provide our customer and clients with exactly what they want. However, it seems that is no longer the norm when it comes to customer service! I was pleasantly surprised to have a great experience with the folks at Chaco. I highly recommend them so check them out at Chacos.com. And when it comes to real estate, contact the Poltrock Team  😉

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John Poltrock is elected to the Board of Directors for the Mountain Lakes Board of Realtors

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Today was the annual Mountain Lakes Board of Realtors meeting where real estate agents from all companies in the area met to vote on who was going to serve on the Board of Directors. John Poltrock served as the Secretary this past year and is now elected to a 3 year period as a Director. It is a great opportunity to work with other agents in the area and make it better for all the agents in the area to work together, help our customers and friends, and sell real estate 🙂

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John Is Dedicated

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I was in the Real Estate business early in my life, and John is the BEST I have seen!  I have done lots of sales and I have never seen such dedication.

If you want someone as committed and experienced as John, let murphy nc real estate guide you to a successful move.

Bill & Kathy Robbins

Bradenton, FL

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Blue Ridge Parkway Quarter Released Honoring Western North Carolina

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Blue Ridge Parkway Quarter 1It’s rare places in Western North Carolina are honored by the likes of the Unites States Treasury. However, 2015 is the year it does! I was handed change at the store and noticed it and was very pleasantly surprised!

The Blue Ridge Parkway stretches 469 miles from the mountains of North Carolina all the way to Virginia. If you’ve never had the privilege of driving it, you certainly need to! You’ll see amazing views and scenic sights that will never leave your memory. It is stunning! And now when you get change at the store like I did, perhaps you’ll end up with a little piece of Western North Carolina in your pocket.

If you love the scenic beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway, let murphy nc real estate help you find your home in the heart of it all.

Blue Ridge Parkway Quarter2The Poltrock Team – REMAX of Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com–JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

The Poltrock Team Maintains Great Communications in Selling my Murphy NC House

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We found out about The Poltrock Team through their mail advertising and decided to sell our house in Murphy NC with them because of their record of sales successes. We found the Team to be courteous, honest, thorough, and actionable. They were also prompt in their responses and maintained great communications. John gave us an honest appraisal and was helpful in obtaining the home inspection and corrections of minor home issues. We would ABSOLUTELY work with The Poltrock Team again!

If you’re ready to sell your Murphy NC house with a trusted local team, let murphy nc real estate guide you every step of the way.

Kenneth Symonds

Woodstock, GA

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Three Bedroom, Two Bath Home Near Cherokee Hills Golf Course For Sale in Murphy NC

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MAINThis 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is nestled on a great wooded, private lot close to Cherokee Hills Golf Course! It offers many features like gas log fireplace is in the living room, central vacuum, upgraded hardwood laminate floors, screened in porch, unfinished basement has garage and lots of space to use for storage, workshop, or anything you need! The main level bedroom even has access to the deck. The grounds have flowering shrubbery, and lots of hardwood trees that keep the home cool in the summer. The driveway is paved and there is a fenced in side yard. Excellent access to golf, shopping, restaurants, and more! This home is an incredible value for everything it offers. Call today to schedule to see it!

If you’re looking for a home near Hills Golf Course with comfort, privacy, and convenience, let murphy nc real estate help you make it yours.

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