THE DIVIDE BLOG
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December 8, 2020 - 4:22pm
Recharge in the Blue Ridge Mountains
“The mountains are calling and I must go.” – John Muir
2020 has been one heck of a year; there is no doubt about that. While numbers are still on the rise, stress levels follow suit. Fortunately, for our residents at The Divide, they are surr...
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December 8, 2020 - 4:14pm
The Birds of Blue Ridge
The beautiful North Carolina Mountains are bursting with abundant wildlife and filled with numerous species of birds. The 4,000 acres of agricultural lands as well as streams, lakes and wetlands provide ideal habitat for our local feathered friends. While there are quite a few of these, we’ll...
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May 19, 2020 - 8:40am
Spring Brings Renewed Life to the Mountain
It’s spring in the mountains and renewed life is abundant all around The Divide at Bald Rock. The leaves are beginning to fill the trees, the Flame Azaleas are in full bloom, and mountain wildlife is beginning to roam. With so much activity at The Divide, it is only appropriate for Westmark C...
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April 7, 2020 - 10:37am
Spring Ahead: Sustainability Tips for your Mountaintop Getaway
Spring at The Divide is one of the most beautiful times of the year. The forests are green again, the mountain air isn’t as dry and cold, and everything comes back to life. In lieu of simply spring cleaning, spring offers the opportunity to get ahead of the times and focus on sustainability; ...
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February 4, 2020 - 12:45pm
The Wonder of Winter in the Blue Ridge Mountains
While many hunker down to hibernate during the winter – and many folks in the Blue Ridge Mountains choose to do the same – many of the residents at The Divide opt for the opposite; they head for the hills! Winter is actually one of the more active times of the year for our community as it o...