A Sign of the Times

Our sign for High Country Cabin Rentals went up today and we are receiving our first reservations for the new properties featured on our website!  We are now offering a special for renters of 10% off the total rental price for our featured properties in the Blowing Rock, Boone, & Banner Elk areas.  This discount will not apply if you book online, please call our office at (828)295-7737 to make your reservation.  Check back often as we will add new properties over the next several weeks!

While this week was cold and rainy with snow on Monday, what little snow stuck to the ground only stayed for a few hours.  Hopefully our early blooming plant life will make it through this late freeze!  Ray's Weather says that this Saturday will be sunny with a high of 74, woohoo!  This is probably your best day for Merlefest which will begin in Wilkesboro on Thursday, April 26th and run thru Sunday the 29th.

If you are planning a trip up to the Blue Ridge Mountains, be sure to check out the traffic status of the  HWY 321 widening project in Blowing Rock or dial 511.

Thank you to Keith Hartzell of Mountaineer Signs for designing and installing our sign!

Finally, if  you would like to check out some blooms, the Daniel Boone Native Gardens is offering a sneak peak from 8:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. this coming Saturday, April 28th.

Blowing Rock is Getting Greener by the Day!!

Plenty of rain this week in Blowing Rock has the grass growing greener, and the tress sprouting their buds.  Local tradition in the High Country, is not to plant flowers before Mother's Day and next week's forecast is a good reason why.  Saturday and Sunday will have some rain with cooling temperatures.  Monday's high is forecast to be 47 which is a departure from our recent temps in the high 60's.  We should return to warmer temps by next weekend, just in time for Merlefest!

Merlefest will begin April 26th and run through the 29th.  Highlight performers include Doc Watson, Vince Gill, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and many more!  "Merlefest was founded in 1988 in the memory of Eddy Merle Watson as a fundraiser for Wilkes Community College and celebrate "traditional plus" music."

High Country Cabin Rentals has our first property online and ready to rent!!!!  More will be added soon and our online reservation system is available to book your Blue Ridge Mountain vacation.  Check back often to see more properties and the special deals we will be offering!

Things to do in Blowing Rock April 12th-15th

The warm temperatures of the past few weeks gave way to a cold snap this week in Blowing Rock which is not unusual for this time of year.  We will begin to warm up again tomorrow, opening day for Tweetsie Railroad, and this weekend should be warm and sunny which will be perfect for enjoying our gorgeous mountain trails!

High Country Cabin Rentals, Inc. will be in full swing by next Friday, April 20, 2012 with properties available for rent via our website.  Check back often, we will be adding new properties over the next few weeks, as we continue to sign up new owner clients.  We are excited about our first season as a rental company and look forward to building long lasting relationships with our guests and clients.

The Blue Ridge Wine Festival's 2012 celebrity chef this year will be Teresa Guidice of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" reality TV fame.  You can purchase tickets for $40 to attend this Saturday's cooking demo at Chetola Resort.

Finally, a big congrats to chef Michael Foreman of Bistro Roca for winning the seventh annual "Fire on the Rock" competition.  Bistro Roca is a favorite among locals and tourists alike.  Definitely worth a visit while you are in the Blowing Rock area.

Happy Easter

Looking for some fun in the sun?  Check out the Blowing Rock Trout Derby this Saturday, April 7th at the Broyhill Park's Mayview Lake from 6a.m. - 4p.m.  Win big prizes for big fish!  This one day fishing event is held each year and is a great way to kick start spring this Easter weekend.

If you like wine, great eats and fabulous entertainment then the Blue Ridge Wine festival is the place for you!  There will be a special celebrity chef appearance by Teresa Giudice of reality TV fame along with wine seminars, downtown activities, and Fire on the Rock Chef's challenge finale!  The festival runs from April 11th - 15th.

High Country Cabin Rentals is building our inventory of properties and we are excited to offer the first 5 owners that sign with us a special introductory management rate of 15% for the first year (25% after the initial year).  If you would like more information please contact Brian Rogers at (828)295-7737.