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Architects

 
Tom Lawton www.tlawton.com
John Legerton www.legertonarchitecture.com
Keith Hargrove www.keithhargrovearchitect.com
Stephens Smith Farrell www.ashevillearchitect.com
Maury Hurt
www.hurtarchitects.com
Jane Mathews www.mathewsarchitecture.com
Ken Wertheim www.mtnarc.com
Platt Architects www.plattarchitecture.com
Jim Samsel www.samselarchitects.com
Rob Carlton www.carltonarchitecture.com
Harris Architects www.harrisarch.com

Landscape Architecture/Land Planning
American Society of Landscape Architects - ASLA
Professionally designated to assist with site planning for your mountain home, grading plans, erosion control/drainage, orienting the house with the septic system and other features such as necessary retaining walls. These services can save thousands of dollars in unplanned expenditures as property owner's move through the home construction process.
Jerry Snow, ASLA
828-252-3074
jeraldasnow@gmail.com
David Tuch, ASLA
828-253-6856
david@equinoxenvironmental.com

Clay Mooney, ASLA
828-277-7410
ccmooney@aol.com

Mary Weber, ASLA
828-281-3153
mweber@buncombe.main.nc.us

Steven Lee Johnson, ASLA
828-225-4945
sljohnson@siteworkstudios.com
 
 
Building Contractors
Creston Development LLC and the Creston Architectural Review Committee do not warrant the work of any builder. We recommend that you speak with current and past clients, visit a few completed homes and visit a building site where a home is currently under construction by your prospective contractor. For more details concerning contractors being considered go to the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors at www.nclbgc.net, or call the NCLBGC.

 

Builders that have built successfully in Creston

Mike Eubank Construction, Inc.

email: mikeeubank@att.net
(c) 828.768.4549

Carolina Cornerstone Construction, Inc.
Scott MacAlister
Asheville, NC
828-251-9067
scottccci@bellsouth.net
Other Local Builders

Webb Builders
Robert Webb

 

828-442-7496
WebbBuildersofMarionInc.com
A&B Construction & Development, Inc.
Jeremy Bonner
Asheville, NC
828-258-2000
info@a-b-construction.com
Brookstone Builders Inc
Richard King
www.brookstonebuilders.net
828-230-7972
rking@brookstonebuilders.net

Cornerstone Builders
Steve Frellick

www.buildcornerstone.com
828-628-0669

Dalton Construction
Cathy and Allen Adams

828-680-9250
dalton.construction@yahoo.com

Flat Creek Construction
Martin Kerr

www.flatcreekconstruction.com
704-622-6172 (Cell)

Palladium Builders, Inc.
Jim Selmensberger

828-713-0900
jim@palladiumbuilders.com

Stone River Custom Home Builders, Inc.
Dennis McGuire

828-670-9901
denniskmcguire@gmail.com

WNC DesignBuild, Inc.
Marc Propst

www.wncdesignbuild.com

 

Landscaping

(Fred) Morgan Landscape Installation
www.morganlandscapeinstallation.com
(c) 828.713.8458
De La Terra Landscape Design
(Kathryn Carter)
email: delaterrelandscp@aol.com
(o) 828.658.1044

Jamie and Merri Oxley

(located 40 min. from Creston - specializing in an astounding selection of rododendrons, native azaleas and more)

Meadowbrook Nursery/WE-DU Natives
828.738.8300
Chuck Marsh
(located 15 min from Creston and specializing in 170+ varieties of fruit, nut, berry plants. Consulation for water conservation,edible landscaping and more)
Useful Plants Nursery
828.669.1759

NC Native Plant Society
(native plant list)

www.ncwildflower.org
Native Gardening www.enature.com
Invasive Species www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov
NC Botanical Gardens www.ncbg.unc.edu
Alternative Native Bee Pollinators
(preserving native bee species through
habitat protection and specific plantings)
www.attra.org

 

Home Design
A. Bailey Design Associates www.andybaileydesign.com
D. Wright & Associates www.dwrightandassociates.com
Complete 3D Home Design, LLC www.lakelure3dhomedesign.com

International Dark Skys Assoc.
"Approved" list of outdoor lighting companies
www.darksky.org
HealthyBuiltHomes for NC www.wncgbc.org/healthybuilt
Western North Carolina Green Building Council www.wncgbc.org
Energy Star www.energystar.gov
Moss Creek
Knoxville,TN
www.mosscreek.net
Goshen Timber Frames www.timberframemag.com
Timberpeg Homes www.timberpeg.com
Mill Creek Post and Beam Company www.millcreekinfo.com
Town & Country Cedar Homes
of Western North Carolina
www.carolinamountain
cedarhomes.com
Expo Design Center www.expo.com
Heartwood Moulding & Flooring (hardwood floors)

www.millcreekloghomes.com
828.655.1220

Hearthstone Homes www.hearthstonehomes.com
Harmony Exchange www.harmonyexchange.com
Streamline Timberworks www.streamlinetimberworks.com

LogFinish.com
High quality log finishes and other products

www.logfinish.com
828.625.8020
Locally owned by
Bill and Rae Frykberg

Confederation Log Homes
www.confederationloghomes.com
828-319-7219 Bill Sites

Landscaping

(Fred) Morgan Landscape Installation
www.morganlandscapeinstallation.com
(c) 828.713.8458
De La Terra Landscape Design
(Kathryn Carter)
email: delaterrelandscp@aol.com
(o) 828.658.1044

Jamie and Merri Oxley

(located 40 min. from Creston - specializing in an astounding selection of rododendrons, native azaleas and more)

Meadowbrook Nursery/WE-DU Natives
828.738.8300
Chuck Marsh
(located 15 min from Creston and specializing in 170+ varieties of fruit, nut, berry plants. Consulation for water conservation,edible landscaping and more)
Useful Plants Nursery
828.669.1759

NC Native Plant Society
(native plant list)

www.ncwildflower.org
Native Gardening www.enature.com
Invasive Species www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov
NC Botanical Gardens www.ncbg.unc.edu
Alternative Native Bee Pollinators
(preserving native bee species through
habitat protection and specific plantings)
www.attra.org
Home Decor

Heartwood Moulding/Flooring
Specializing in vintage flooring

James King
828.738.3849
Blinds and Designs
www.hdwfg.com
Mike Roberts
828.684.6744
Ambiance Interiors
(ask for Linda Constable)
www.ambianceasheville.com
828.253.9403
Build It Naturally
Beautiful and green building materials and paints
Jennifer Woodruff
828.254.3778
www.builditnaturally.com
Floating World Wood Design
Speciality wood designs and doors
Gerry Brown
828.230.0134
www.perceptionofdoors.com

 

Bob Timberlake Touch

Uwharrie Chair Co. www.uwharriechair.com
Furniture www.lexington.com
Garage Doors www.amarr.com
Home Textileo, ETC www.bobtimberlake.com
Log Homes www.hearthstonehomes.com
Throws and Pillows www.sceneweaver.com
Capel Rugs www.capelrugs.com
   

Black Mountain Area Music Scene

BlackMountainMusicScene.com
(Don's a friend that's "in the know")
To subscribe to the weekly online newsletter send email to: dontalley@gmail.com
White Horse Music Hall
(we recommend and support this
professionally operated venue)
105C Montreat Rd.
Black Mountain, NC 28711
828-669-0816
   
Financing
BB&T
Kim Effler 828-298-3939
www.bbandt.com

McLean Mortgage Corporation
Dave Nolan 828-467-3606

www.mcleanlending.com
Southern Community Bank
Dan Anderson 828-274-7577
www.smallenoughtocare.com
Champion Credit Union
Daphne Ownbey 828.274.2040
www.championcu.com
Asheville Savings Bank
Lynn Davis 828-250-7059
www.ashevillesavings.com
Ashford Mortgage
Justin Arnall 828-273-7123
www.ashfordmortgageadvisors.com

Carolina First
Barbara Tester 828-682-4643 

www.carolinafirst.com

RBC Centura
Cathy Wannamaker 828-236-8803

www.rbccentura.com
Asheville Savings Bank
Lynn Davis 828-250-7059
www.ashevillesavings.com
Preferred Choice Mortgage Company
Patty Horton 828-696-0780
www.preferredchoicemortgage.com

 

Accomodations  
Black Mountain Chamber of Commerce www.blackmountain.org
Asheville Chamber of Commerce www.ashevillechamber.org
The Inn on Mill Creek Bed and Breakfast www.innonmillcreek.com
The Red Rocker Inn www.redrockerinn.com
Holiday Inn Asheville Blue Ridge Parkway www.AshevilleHolidayInn.com
The Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa www.groveparkinn.com
Black Mountain Cabin Rentals www.blackmountaincabins.com
Arbor House of Black Mountain www.arborhousenc.com

Places To Go and Things To Do

Asheville www.Asheville.com
Lake Eden Arts Festival www.theLEAF.com
Black Mountain Center for the Arts www.blackmountainarts.org
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad www.gsmr.com
Flat Rock Playhouse www.flatrockplayhouse.org
Grandfather Mountain www.grandfather.com
Chimney Rock Park www.chimneyrockpark.com
Virtual Tour-Blue Ridge Parkway www.nps.gov/parks.html
Mt. Mitchell www.americasroof.com/nc.html
The North Carolina Arboretum www.ncarboretum.org
Western North Carolina Nature Center www.wildwnc.org/
The Biltmore Estate www.biltmore.com
Historic Biltmore Village www.biltmorevillage.com
Blue Ridge Parkway Guide www.ncnatural.com/
Asheville Theatre www.ashevilletheatre.org
North Carolina Museum of Natural Science www.naturalsciences.org
Forest Discovery Center www.cradleofforestry.com
Foot Travel www.bighike.com
City of Asheville www.ashevillenc.gov
Local Outdoor Calendar www.citizens-times.com
Center for Creative Retirement
UNC-Asheville
*nationally recognized studies center
*offers the program, 'Blue Ridge Naturalist'
with many classes for the outdoor enthusiast
www.unca.edu/ncccr/


Area Wineries

Wineries are open to the public with scheduled tours

Green Creek Winery
www.greencreekwinery.com
Rockhouse Vinyards www.rockhousevineyards.com
Shops in Black Mountain and Asheville
Town Hardware and General Store www.townhardware.com
Seven Sisters Gallery www.sevensistersgallery.com
Acoustic Corner www.acoustic-corner.com
McCosh House www.mccoshhouse.com
Song of the Wood www.songofthewood.com
Black Mountian Iron Works www.blackmountainiron.com
Grove Arcade Public Market www.grovearcade.com
The Galleries of Southern Highland Craft Guild www.southernhighlandguild.org/
folkart.html
Air Travel

Asheville Regional Airport
Greenville-Spartanburg International
Charlotte Douglas International

www.flyavl.com
www.gspairport.com
www.charmeck.org

Education
Montreat College www.montreat.edu
Warren Wilson College www.warren-wilson.edu
A-B Technical College www.asheville.cc.nc.us/
University of North Carolina-Asheville www.unca.edu
Weather
National Oceanic www.noaa.gov
Road Conditions www.ncdot.org
Alliances
Black Mountain Chamber of Commerce www.blackmountain.org
Asheville Chamber of Commerce www.ashevillechamber.com
North Carolina Real Estate Commission www.ncrec.state.nc.us
McDowell County Chamber of Commerce www.mcdowellnc.org/
chamber/
McDowell County Tourism www.mcdowellnc.org
North Carolina Sierra Club www.sierraclub-nc.org
Southern Appalachian Biodiversity Project www.sabp.net
Foothills Land Conservancy www.foothillsconservancy.org
NC Clean Water Trust www.cwmtf.net
NC Art  

Marcus Thomas

www.marcusthomas.com
Ginger Hueber www.gingerhuebner.com
Swannanoa Valley Conference Centers  
Billy Graham's Conference Center www.thecove.org
Lifeway Ridgecrest Conference Center www.ridgecrestconferences.com
YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly www.blueridgeassembly.org
Montreat Conference Center www.montreat.org
Golf  

Lake Lure golf and Beach Resort
Black Mountain Golf Course
Mount Mitchell Golf Course
Old Fort Golf Course

www.lakeluregolf.com
(828) 669-2710
(828) 675-5454
(828) 668-4256

Misc.  
Three Creeks Community www.threecreeks.com
Log Home Library www.loghomes.com
Not So Big House www.notsobighouse.com
Healthy Homes www.healthhouse.org
Health Care  
Mission St. Joseph Hospital www.missionhospitals.org
 
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While looking for gated mountain communities in Western North Carolina remember to visit Asheville, Black Mountain, the Biltmore House, Grove Park Inn & Spa, Chimney Rock Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway.  At Creston you have to look no further to hike the trails to creeks, waterfalls and into Pisgah National Forest.

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