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Then and Now |
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E. H. Jennings first acquired land in these Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina in the late 1800’s. His vast holdings of over 30,000 acres stretched from Toxaway to Franklin, and by 1900 he had constructed five majestic mountain inns that welcomed visitors to “The Beautiful Sapphire Country.” Today, the great grandchildren of E. H. Jennings welcome new friends and families to their heirloom canyon of nearly eight hundred acres. Many would agree that this is the most awe-inspiring of all the original family holdings, still affectionately known as Lonesome Valley. more > | |
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To Do List |
| Open space is abundantly available for families to enjoy a wealth of nature-based recreational amenities. Any afternoon might include outdoor pursuits such as fly-fishing in stocked streams, pond or lake; hiking a portion of ten miles of hand crafted trails; canoeing or kayaking on Long Lake, swimming at the boathouse or rock climbing on one of the several established routes of Cow Rock or Laurel Knob. Indoor fitness and massage treatments will also be available. There is no limit to the recreational opportunities here, but remember, at Lonesome Valley simply relaxing is an activity as well. more > | |
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Family Style |
| In a world of distractions, deadlines and frenetic activity, Lonesome Valley provides the place and the opportunity to take a deep breath, to reunite, to refresh and renew. This is where lasting friendships are established and existing relationships are reconnected, now and for generations to come. Lonesome Valley celebrates family at every level – immediate, extended and the larger community - at the table of The Canyon Kitchen, along any of our trails that meander through the Valley and on the back porches of our homes. Here we’re all family. more > | |
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Homes and Homesites |
| The challenge for Lonesome Valley was how best to develop this pristine wilderness that had remained untouched for generations. The answer was to develop less and preserve more. Conservation areas and green spaces, comprising over one third of our total acreage, set apart common areas of uncommon beauty for all to enjoy. New roads and walking trails trace historic logging paths through old growth forests. Homes are carefully designed and crafted to blend with their natural surroundings, with the simple grace and authenticity of the original farmstead. Less than two hundred homes and homesites share nearly eight hundred acres within the Valley and its soaring granite faces. more > | |
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Lonesome Valley Staff |
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Lonesome Valley has remained with the Jennings family for over 100 years. In keeping with this rich history, members of the Lonesome Valley Team share the generational roots and enduring connection to the Highlands-Cashiers plateau, a place we too know as home. Deeply committed to the preservation and protection of this singularly spectacular box canyon, we look forward to sharing its story and welcoming you to Lonesome Valley. more >
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