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Downtown Hendersonville has small-town charm with big city offerings.

From canoeing and fishing to a garden and orchards, Fox Run Preserve, a privated gated community, has an exceptional multiplicity of outdoor amenities. Having variety in the surrounding areas nearby the community, however, is also an important consideration. Fox Run Preserve, while it maintains a secluded camp atmosphere, is in an ideal location, situated just minutes outside of downtown Hendersonville, North Carolina. While emanating a small-town charm, the downtown area has big city offerings. Tucked into the Appalachian Mountains, the area boasts a thriving arts scene, gourmet restaurants, and music and entertainment venues. While you can enjoy a wide array of eclectic actitivites and unique destinations, visitors can still experience Western North Carolina's mountain hospitality, set against the backdrop of the diverse natural beauty of the region.

With gallery walks, retail stores, a yoga studio, a bed and breakfast, and cafes that are anything but rustic, the downtown are provides activities ranging from weekly street dances during the summer to art exhibits featuring North Carolina's Appalachian heritage. Whether stopping for an ice cream cone after a day at Fox Run Preserve's Crane Pond or relaxing with a glass of wine before an evening with neighbors at the fire pit, downtown Hendersonville promises a wealth of opportunity for eventful and elegant experiences in the best of mountain living. Leigh Ann Mertens, owner of Brightwater Yoga explains, "I absolutely love having my studio here in downtown Hendersonville. I just think it's a great addition to our wonderful town where more and more people are moving and visiting. I've watched as downtown Hendersonville has grown and thrived over the years, and I just love the variety of businesses and restaurants that it has to offer!" Located at 506 1/2 N. Main St., Mertens' yoga studio includes just one of the great activities that awaits visitors.

The vibrant arts scene, one-of-a-kind boutiques, and quaint streets provie an enchanting complement to the atmosphere at Fox Run Preserve. Pick up some outdoor gear at the Mast General Store on North Main Street for your campfire, or find a decorative touch for your mountain home at Honeysuckle Hollow on Haywood Road. Perhaps the best part of the area, though, is that at the end of a full day downtown, you can return to the premier in Western North Carolina real estate and enjoy the quiet evening sounds evocative of your childhood days at camp.

For more information about downtown Hendersonville please visit www.dhinc.org or www.hendersonvillechamber.org

For more information about Fox Run Preserve and Biltmore Farms, please fill out a contact form. 

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