Ashe County NC

West Jefferson Real Estate is hot property – with so much activity and growth offering an outstanding quality of life.

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Ashe High Country Realty is certainly not the new kid on the block. We have been here since 1989. Since 1989, we have remained in the same excellent location – downtown, West Jefferson, NC. Due to our phenomenal growth and success, over the past few years, we have expanded our office space from 850 square feet to a total of 3,750 square feet.

We strive to be the best in providing superior professional service to our clients, and our business philosophy is established on principles of ethics, reliability and service to our clients. We are a team doing the right thing, the right way every time. That’s why over the years, we have been the leader in real estate sales and services in the High Country of North Carolina.

Blue Bear Mountain Camp offers year round camping experiences for every type of outdoor enthusiast. Car accessible tent and RV sites in a natural setting. Hike in sites for those looking for a little more adventure and privacy. Stargazer Domes and Cabin rentals for guests wanting a rustic, mountain getaway while staying in comfort. Located just 8 miles north of Boone, NC on over 150 acres of pristine mountain land, miles of hiking trails, a trout pond and spacious low density sites allow the guest to get away from it all in a rustic, remote setting. In the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. At 4,000 feet elevation, come enjoy cool mountain breezes and mild temperatures. Blue Bear Mountain is a scenic location for large events such as weddings, corporate events and family reunions.  Come Get away from it all at Blue Bear Mountain!

Historic Buffalo Tavern Bed and Breakfast is located in the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains near West Jefferson, Todd, Glendale Springs, Jefferson, Blowing Rock and Boone, NC in Ashe County. Enjoy a NC mountain private getaway in a relaxing country setting that is only a short drive to downtown West Jefferson Arts District, area attractions including historic Todd and Glendale Springs, and a scenic 40 minute drive to Boone and Blowing Rock.

​An inviting full country breakfast is served in the Dining Room at 8:30 am each day. Coffee and tea is available at 7:45 a.m. in the parlor. Accommodations for earlier breakfast can be made if needed by guests.  Just put the request in when making your reservation.

There are numerous attractions: hiking, biking, canoeing, West Jefferson Arts District, fine dining restaurants, antique shops, the Fresco Paintings and the Blue Ridge Parkway. There is also plenty of time to kick back on the front porch and do absolutely nothing but enjoy the beautiful scenery.

A hometown street festival in the heart of downtown West Jefferson, NC, featuring handmade arts and crafts, traditional mountain music, food & family fun.

Sharing our Mountain Heritage! The Christmas in July Festival is one of the best, old fashioned summer festivals in the South drawing thousands to historic West Jefferson, NC each July! The Festival began in 1987 as a celebration of the Christmas Tree Industry Ashe County, NC is known for. In 2015, Ashe County, NC was named the #1 Christmas Tree producer in the United States. The Festival is a free-admission event held in Downtown West Jefferson featuring the very best in traditional mountain music, handmade arts & crafts vendors throughout the region while still celebrating the Christmas Tree industry. Numerous food vendors feature a variety of the infamous delicious festival foods & more.

Children’s activities, roving performers, fun competitions, non-profits and the Farmers’ Market are also part of the festival each year.

Nowhere else will you find such an excellent array of local & regional music, food vendors, fun and festivities for the entire family than at Christmas in July in Downtown West Jefferson! Hope to see you there! 

Lose yourself in the beautiful outdoors that surround our Days Inn by Wyndham West Jefferson hotel. Whether you are our guest for just one night or an extended stay, we offer comfortable accommodations at a great price. Our hotel offers a little bit of everything to keep you happy. Enjoy a free light breakfast item together with your choice of coffee, tea, and juice each morning and unwind in our cedar lined dry sauna. Guest rooms are equipped with free WiFi, a coffee/tea maker, ironing facilities, microwave, mini-refrigerator, and flat screen HDTV.

Gem Valley LLC is a family-owned business just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Founded in 2006 by Debbi Farmer and Harry Davis, Gem Valley is the only public panning facility in Ashe County, NC. We are located near the historical Ore Knob Mine that was in operation from the mid 1800’s to the mid 1900’s. Our creeks feed into the New River, which is the second-oldest river in the world! Please visit our Directions page for how to find us!

Gem Valley is a Seasonal gem mining, fluming and gold panning business. At Gem Valley you have opportunity to find and take home some truly beautiful and valuable gems of all sorts! The Appalachian Mountains of NC have a huge variety of precious and semi-precious stones in its soil! Our flume workers will be glad to assist you in identifying your stones!

Our Gem Shop and Museum offers a variety of jewelry, stones, souvenirs and information on geology, paleontology, and the lapidary arts. Our experienced gem cutters will be glad to take custom stone-cutting and jewelry setting orders.

The park has a picnic area with tables and grills if you wish to spend lunch. Restrooms are available inside the gift shop.

We invite you to browse our website for more information on our prices, services, and to answer any questions you may have. Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page for more detailed information on our business.

ur elegant country Inn was built over 120 years ago and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Glendale Springs is a charming community outside of West Jefferson, NC, and is an easy driving distance to Boone and Blowing Rock.

The Inn offers bed and breakfast accommodations (Continental Style Breakfast) with a choice of five beautiful rooms, a full-service upscale casual restaurant with a full bar, as well as two plus acres of manicured grounds, all of which are available to book for weddings and other special events. We invite you to come to enjoy the tranquility of our historic property, whether it be for a weekend getaway, a cozy dinner, Sunday Brunch or a special occasion. Stay with us during Fall Leaves Season. Come spend the night or weekend between Thanksgiving and Christmas and choose and cut your own beautiful Frasir Fir Christmas Tree from a nearby tree farm. Come for ski season at nearby slopes and stay cozy and warm at night at our Inn. Bring the family to enjoy great food and friendly service at our Restaurant.

Your Perfect Spot for Rest & Recreation on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Situated on five spacious acres, the Haven at Greenwood Glen offers eight separate vacation homes with ample privacy or the freedom to meet others around our communal fire pit area.

We are The Greenwoods: Kevin, Briggs & Lawson. While we are your hosts and your haven away from home is our home, we are happy to have as much or as little interaction with you as you’d like. We are delighted to provide you with ideas for outings, answer questions about the area, even shop for your groceries before you arrive, or chat with you around a bonfire, but if you prefer solitude it’s not necessary to interact with us at all during your stay. Of course, we are always available via phone, text or email.

Haven at Greenwood Glen is a dream come true for our family. We have long dreamt and casually talked about living in the North Carolina mountains, but it always seemed like something in the future: after our nest was empty, after retirement, after grandkids — just AFTER.  In the fall of 2021, our after became NOW.  We are indescribably excited to host you on our lovely Blue Ridge Parkway property.

Escape to the quaint, serene mountains of Western North Carolina. Make yourself at home and enjoy your picturesque Holiday Inn Express, in a true mountain setting. Our hotel offers the newest and finest facilities in the area. Experience true Southern Hospitality only the High Country can offer.

If you are in the area to play, we are located near many of the main area attractions such as the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mount Jefferson State Park, New River State Park, Downtown West Jefferson, Jefferson, Oak Hill Academy, and Appalachian State University.

If you are in the area for work, we are centrally located to GE Aviation, AEV, United-Chemi-con, and other area businesses.

While you are here, enjoy our many complimentary services such as our high-speed fiber-optic Wi-Fi or wired Internet access, meeting room, Business Center, Fitness Center, and guest laundry center.

Any time of the year, experience our scenic local drives, beautiful mountain views, numerous leisure and outdoor activities and discover serenity!

Luxury King Suite – Swipe on the first picture to view more interior and exterior pictures of this luxury glamping tent! This king suite includes a king bed in the 16 x 24 tent as well as an extended deck that includes an adjoining 13 ft diameter queen tent. This king suite can sleep up to six: King bed x 2, Queen bed x 2, and room for 2 camping cots. The two glamping tents share a spacious deck and is perfect for families with children or couples who want to stay in close proximity to one another. These two tents share the en-suite bathroom and shower as well as the cooler and grill. This 16 x 24 king glamping tent is furnished with a handcrafted king size bed, luxury linens and blankets, wood stove, and en-suite bathroom/shower. It comes equipped with a solar awning to provide power and lighting within the tent. It has a covered spacious deck overlooking Big Laurel Creek complete with a custom fire pit and Blackstone propane grill (propane provided). A large capacity cooler and coffee bar are also provided. Book your stay today for the upcoming 2023 season – availability is limited!

Where mountain sunsets meet the historic New River lies Jefferson Landing, a gated resort community in Western NC. Just two hours from Charlotte and minutes from fine dining, shopping, music and art, Jefferson Landing makes every day exceptional. Take in a massage or round of golf. Visit West Jefferson for world-class art and antiques. Go fishing, hiking, or relax by our junior Olympic pool. Our cool summers, mild winters and lush foliage make every day extraordinary.

In addition to luxury estates for purchase or rent, we offer lodging from rooms and homes to our stately Manor House. While here, you can access our club house and pool, fitness center, and onsite restaurants. Planning a corporate retreat, wedding or golf vacation? You’ve just found your perfect site.

Meadowsweet is an 1895 farmhouse built by Scottish immigrant Joe Campbell. Joe built the house from American chestnut and oak from the property.  He built the hearth in the parlor from local soapstone that he mined.  Surrounded by lovely gardens with a mountain stream in the backyard flowing into the pond, the serenity and peace will put one at ease. As an Inn and Guest Lodging House you will enjoy a serene mountain landscape in a peaceful beautiful setting. Feel free to sit in the garden house or on its porch and enjoy the fountain or gaze at the butterflies. Stroll through the gardens and rest in the shade by the stream or simply by the pond and meditate.

Mount Jefferson State Natural Area is a 1,188-acre North Carolina state park in Ashe County, North Carolina in the United States. Located near Jefferson, North Carolina, it includes the peak of Mount Jefferson, named for Thomas Jefferson and his father Peter, who owned land nearby and surveyed the North Carolina-Virginia border in 1749. In 1974, Mount Jefferson State Natural Area was designated as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service.

Located in Ashe County 25 miles northeast of Boone, Mount Jefferson State Natural Area surrounds a natural landmark that offers vistas as far as Tennessee from its overlooks and Luther Rock. The mountain, first spotted from the Blue Ridge Parkway, rises abruptly from the surrounding landscape. Over 700 plants call the park home, including the Dutchman’s pipevine, which is visited by the beautiful swallowtail butterfly and its distinct black-and-orange-spiked caterpillar. The park’s winding road to the summit hosts an annual downhill skateboarding event.

The Museum of Ashe County History, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the historic 1904 Ashe County Courthouse building as a county heritage museum for visitors of all ages. The objects, documents, and images we collect and display help answer the questions: Who are we? Where did we come from? How did we get here? What did we do on the way? We think this will help us find good answers to another question: Where do we go from here?

The Museum of Ashe County History, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the re-purposing of the historic 1904 Ashe County Courthouse building as a county heritage museum for our citizens, their children, and our many friends who come to visit.

We use the objects, documents, and images we collect to answer the questions: Who are we? Where did we come from? How did we get here? What did we do on the way? We think this will help us find good answers to another question: Where do we go from here?

The museum is administered by a board of volunteers. The daily operation of the museum is managed by its employees.