A number of new houses are scheduled for construction this summer in Breakaway. The Kentalnds Cottages will feature 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. Each home is designed with a unique Asheville Craftsman style, and features a large front porch. The new houses are expected to become available for purchase in June, and are expected […]
This spring, Asheville is experiencing a remarkable revival. After the devastation of Hurricane Helene, the city and its surrounding communities have rallied together, transforming adversity into an opportunity for renewal and creativity. As doors reopen and new experiences blossom, both locals and visitors will find a wealth of fresh things to do in Asheville this […]
As spring 2025 arrives, the Asheville area’s rafting companies are making a triumphant return, welcoming adventurers back to the rivers after the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene. The storm, which struck Western North Carolina in September 2024, caused historic flooding, significant infrastructure damage, and left riverbanks littered with debris. Yet, just months later, the region’s […]
The 2024-2025 ski season at Hatley Pointe, formerly known as Wolf Ridge, marked a pivotal chapter for the North Carolina resort. Under new ownership and management, Hatley Pointe embarked on an ambitious transformation, aiming to revitalize a mountain that had long been considered an underdog in the region’s ski scene. As the snow melts and […]
As spring approaches, the winter of 2024-2025 in Asheville was nothing short of magical. Residents and visitors alike were treated to a season that felt straight out of a storybook, with sparkling snowfalls and crisp mountain air turning the entire region into a winter wonderland. While the cold was brisk and the snow plentiful, the […]
Wolf Ridge Ski Resort in Mars Hill, North Carolina, is undergoing a significant transformation as it rebrands into Hatley Pointe Mountain Resort under new ownership. This change marks a new era for the popular ski destination, located just 30 miles outside of Asheville In March 2023, Deborah and David Hatley of Johnson City, Tennessee, purchased […]
When it comes to resort-oriented, new urbanist, communities, the neighborhoods of Seaside, Alys Beach, and Rosemary Beach, Florida are the poster child’s of success. After all, the strip of road along the ocean, known as 30-A, in the panhandle of Florida is where new urbanism got its birth. And it has inspired a number of […]
A new house is under construction at Breakaway. Eric Seals is building a carriage house on lot 65. The house represents the first new construction since since Breakaway Development Company took over the project. Designed by Allison Ramsey, the carriage house is approximately 1200 square feet, and offers some of the best views from phase 1 of […]
A development group has entered into a contract to acquire the Breakaway traditional neighborhood development. Founded in 2005, Breakaway struggled to make significant progress following the financial crisis. However, after a number of years, the project is moving forward again. Breakaway Development, L.L.C., which expects to purchase the project in early June, includes principals who […]
