It is a foregone conclusion that virtually every resort community will feature golf as the primary recreational attraction and the centerpiece of environmental appeal. Fairfield Mountains has not one but two, 18 hole championship courses to offer and full service country clubs (Bald Mountain and Apple Valley) to go along with each of them. Dan Maples, the celebrated golf architect, designed the course at Apple Valley. Much of the residential development is built on sites bordering the two fairways.

Lake Lure, sharing its shoreline with a portion of the Fairfield Mountains perimeter, is a recreational playground of no small proportion. Everything from powerboats and sailboats to canoes and water skis can be rented at the 120-slip lakeside Fairfield marina. A private beach with cabana is just around the bend, with nearby amenities that include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, miniature golf, four lighted tennis courts, and three restaurants. The lake, along with the trout stream at its entrance, provides year-round enjoyment for avid anglers. Large and small mouth bass, rainbow trout, crappie, several varieties of catfish, and perch are among the prime prospects for catch of the day.

Walking, hiking, and horseback riding trails through peaceful woodlands and alongside mountain glades often lead to hidden waterfalls and magnificent overlooks. Chimney Rock, within hiking distance from Fairfield Mountains, is a giant 26 story-high monolith within a 1,000-acre park. Nature trails lead to a dramatic view of Hickory Nut Falls, one of the truly inspirational natural wonders of Western North Carolina. Less than an hour's drive to the north is the town of Marion, where one can discover Little Switzerland and Emerald Village, open to the public for mining precious and semiprecious gemstones.

Horse lovers can drive south just a few miles into neighboring Polk County to visit the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center. There they will behold a 210 acre complex with a steeplechaser course, show rings, a carriage trail and a busy calendar of horsemanship events.

Fairfield Mountains is near several highly attractive cultural, educational, and recreational centers - Asheville, less than 40 miles to the northwest and the Hendersonville, Flat Rock and Brevard cluster of towns to the southwest, within a 20 to 30 mile distance. Each of these areas has unique enticements, some of which draw national and international attention. Asheville is replete with folk art showcases, historic Civil War landmarks, first-rate museums, art galleries and exhibition halls, music, dance and theater companies, and an especially notable farmer's market. The Biltmore Estate features a 250 room European chateau built in French-Renaissance style by George Vanderbilt, grandson of tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt and furnished with priceless antiques and art.

The University of North Carolina in Asheville is the focus of one of the nation's most innovative institutes dealing with the opportunities and challenges of older Americans - the Center for Creative Retirement. This nationally recognized program provides educational options for seniors and foster intergenerational relationships and sharing experiences with UNCA students, among many other unique components.

For a town with a population of about 10,400, Hendersonville has a remarkable array of community resources. It is believed to be the smallest community in the country to support a full symphony orchestra. The North Carolina Arboretum, described as "the most beautiful natural setting of any American public garden," offers workshops and seminars to botanical aficionados from far and wide. Just outside the downtown ore is a 32 lane bowling center. Huge municipal parks, miles of nature trails, and impressively endowed YMCA complex all contribute to a wealth of recreational amenities. Nearby Flat Rock Playhouse is rated as one of the top 10 summer theaters in the United States. The Henderson County Public Library is considered one of the finest of its size in the state. The Brevard Music Center, just a few miles further down the road, enjoys an international reputation as an educational and performance Mecca, showcasing the talents of students, faculty, and notable guest artists during a seven week summer season.

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