Asheville: A Great Home for Artists

From Thomas Wolfe and Doc Watson to Carl Sandburg and Roberta Flack, Asheville, North Carolina has a rich tradition of being a home for writers, musicians, and visual artists.  With its vibrant arts community, eclectic music scene, and its inspiring mountain views its no wonder why so many creative people migrate to this great area.  If you are thinking of relocating and have a taste for the fine arts, here’s why we think Asheville is the place for you.

• Home to Thomas Wolfe and Carl Sandburg, writers have enjoyed this mountain town for years and with the Flat Rock Playhouse located in nearby Flat Rock, North Carolina, there’s always going to be dramatic arts to enjoy.
• For the music lover, Asheville is home to numerous live music halls and each year hosts several music festivals from the Moog Fest to the always popular Warren Haynes Christmas Jam.
• With its famous River Arts District, Asheville is known for being a home for visual artists of all kinds.  With so many jewelers, blacksmiths, painters, and other craftsmen, there is always an artistic event from the Weaver Art Safari to the Lake Eden Arts Festival.

With so much to do for those who value the fine arts, Asheville attracts many creative people to this area.  Windsor Aughtry is proud to build in Asheville and the culture here has provided us new citizens to build homes for.  If you are relocating to Asheville and would like more information about buying a new home, please contact us using the e-mail form below.