{"id":1636,"date":"2019-01-26T13:15:12","date_gmt":"2019-01-26T13:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/highcove.com\/?page_id=1636"},"modified":"2026-04-30T17:48:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T17:48:29","slug":"welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/highcove.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Welcome to High Cove!<\/h2>\r\n

High Cove is an unusual intentional community in the mountains of western North Carolina, with a focus on the arts, environment, and lifelong learning. We\u2019re located on 96 acres in Mitchell County, near the towns of Burnsville and Spruce Pine, and the Penland School of Craft. Much of the forested land is preserved for conservation. There are two small neighborhoods now, and a mixed-use village center is planned.<\/span><\/span> <\/span>\ufeff<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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THE VISION<\/span><\/h4>\r\n

High Cove began as a conversation that became a vision \u2013 a vision of a joyful place where friends share an appreciation of the arts, the beauty of the land, and the pleasures of lifelong learning.  The vision became a plan and the plan became a community.  \r\n

Learn more about the vision, explore the land, and study the plan.<\/p>\r\nlearn more<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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COMMUNITY<\/span><\/h4>\r\n

The activity that most exemplifies life at High Cove is the \u201cpot luck.\u201d  The beauty of a pot luck is that everybody contributes what they have, what they can do, and what they love. The result is sharing a feast of wonderful diversity and extraordinary abundance.\r\n

Learn more about the life of High Cove.<\/p>\r\nlearn more<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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BUILDING<\/span><\/h4>\r\n

An important aspect of realizing the vision for High Cove is that each of us is responsible for building in a way that aligns with the core values of the community and ultimately contributes to the character and quality of the place.  Are you ready to create your place in High Cove?  \r\n

Review the Site Plan for available home sites, learn about building a house, and start the process.<\/p>\r\nlearn more<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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What is happening at High Cove?<\/h2>
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A green community for the incurably curious, nestled in the Southern Appalachian mountains.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t

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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tWhat a delight, to find Monarch caterpillars on my<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"What\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tA baby cardinal getting food and foraging tips fro<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\"A\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tThe new YMCA in Spruce Pine is open and beyond awe<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"The\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tAnother awesome session at Penland! Check out this<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\"Another\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tHappy Fourth, y\u2019all!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\"Happy\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tA-buzz with the joy of making, students at Penland<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A-buzz\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tOver 100 local artists show their work \u2014 and the<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Over\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBakersville is building back better with the help <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Bakersville\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tApple trees getting planted! Much gratitude to the<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Apple\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tSambAAppalachia drum ensemble at the Lodge. Solomo<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"SambAAppalachia\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tA new home!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tCicadas! Brood 14 has been waiting for this moment<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Cicadas!\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tSpring goodness at the farmers market!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Spring\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tWe\u2019re loving the guys with heavy equipment! Anot<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"We\u2019re\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tIt\u2019s been a long haul since Helene! There\u2019s no<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"It\u2019s\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tGorgeous icy frosting, thanks to our recent winter<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Gorgeous\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tOur little barn, wearing a dusting of snow.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Our\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tLovely big snowflake today.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\"Lovely\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tHappy Thanksgiving from the roof of the world. Wel<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Happy\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>
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