The Hawk’s Nest, November 4th-11th
How can I describe the magical week my family spent in Burnsville, North Carolina? The weather forecast for our arrival waffled between rain and snow. Probably because we changed our car rental for our trip up from Asheville from a sedan to an SUV, we were graced with warmer weather and didn’t need an SUV after all!
Every aspect of making this place a home is an apparent labor of love. There is no attention to detail that has been missed. The exterior and interior spaces add up to much more than the sum of the parts. Blankets, rugs, art work, furniture, lamps, fireplace, fixtures, books, yoga mats, stained glass all melding the inside with the out.
The energy of Hawk’s Nest was welcoming and calming. Our hosts want us to gather in a space where we can connect with nature and each other. Although the home provides all the modern technology to stay connected electronically, we didn’t turn a television on once. There were plenty of games, cozy eating and playing spaces, walking trails, and expansive views.
Our family has often celebrated Thanksgiving earlier than the actual holiday, and did so this year at the Hawk’s Nest. We found the kitchen and pantry to be stocked with every conceivable pot, pan, spice, and condiment we needed. Beautiful tableware, glassware, and cutlery made each meal we prepared and served a festive event!
The Hawk’s Nest is a space that needs to be experienced, appreciated, and shared, even though I’m tempted to keep it for myself!
A very heartfelt thank you to our generous hosts!