Press release from Office of the Governor:
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are inviting the public to enjoy the warmer weather during the annual Spring Open House at the North Carolina Governor’s Western Residence.
“We welcome you to visit this peaceful sanctuary that is a home for many species of wild birds, animals and plants, as well as a residence, event venue and nonprofit,”said First Lady Ann McCrory. “Just off the patio, is an ever changing painting of the rolling mountains and expansive sky; a view we want to share. Inside the residence, we invite you to take in the arts, décor and history.”
The Spring Open House, located at 45 Patton Mountain Road in Asheville, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 14th. The public is invited and admission is free.
Visitors to the open house can enjoy homemade refreshments on the spacious patio overlooking a newly constructed fire pit area and breathtaking views of Mt. Pisgah, downtown Asheville and beyond.
The 6,000 square foot residence and open pavilion situated atop 18 acres of wooded grounds serves as a retreat for North Carolina governors and their families and houses government officials visiting the area on state business. It is also a magnificent meeting venue for local civic and cultural groups. For more information on the Open House or event rentals of the Governor’s Western Residence, please contact Trish Smothers at 828-225-0122 or 828-747-9962.
Directions: TRAVELING FROM THE EAST
From I-40 take I-240 West to downtown Asheville
Take the Charlotte St. exit (5B)
Turn left at the light onto Charlotte St.
Go to the second traffic light and turn left onto College St.
Proceed one block and turn left onto Town Mountain Rd.
Continue 2.3 miles up Town Mountain Rd. and turn left onto Patton Mountain Rd. (See the sign directing you to the Western Residence)
Proceed up Patton Mountain Rd. for 0.2 miles – the Residence entrance is on the right
Directions: TRAVELING FROM THE WEST
From I-40 take I-240 East to downtown Asheville
Take the Charlotte St. exit
Turn right onto Charlotte St.
Go one block and turn left onto College St.
Proceed one block and turn left onto Town Mountain Rd.
Continue 2.3 miles up Town Mountain Rd. and turn left onto Patton Mountain Rd. (See the sign directing you to the Western Residence)
Proceed up Patton Mountain Rd. for 0.2 miles – the Residence entrance is on the right
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