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Offering the ideal balance between private property and community
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Introduction
Union Acres
Community
was founded in 1989 in the heart of the beautiful Smoky Mountains of
Western
North Carolina. We are located one hour west of Asheville near Cherokee
in
the riverside town of Whittier, adjacent to Great Smoky Mountain
National
Park. The community is made up of 80 acres set aside for up to 24
residential
dwellings (members own title to their individual lot/s). Seven acres is
common land offering majestic woods, a wandering creek, hiking trails,
garden
space, a community center, and a lovely meadow with a swimming pool.
Union Acres is a spiritually eclectic, ecologically conscientious,
intentional
community based upon the principles of earth stewardship, simplicity,
and
wholesome living. Our stated purpose is "to live as neighbors in peace,
harmony,
and ecological balance; to respect one another and all forms of life;
to attune to and act in harmony with the Universal Life Force which is
the essence of all existence."
We
enjoy coming together for many different kinds of gatherings
such as potluck meals, talent shows, costume parties, food co-op
sharings, and a wide variety of celebrations that honor many
traditions; we also enjoy enjoy such sports as wiffleball, volleyball,
swimming, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and horseback riding. Many of
these events are attended
by "friends" of the community. As we grow in numbers, various members
have expressed
interest in developing other activities, some of which you can read
about in Future
Interests.
We seek people
who are cooperative in nature, who share similar interests
to ours, and who are willing and able to actively participate in both
the work and play of building vibrant community. We welcome
visitors who make advance arrangements by contacting...
Caroline Carr-Starr (828) 497-4964
email: ccarrstarr@gmail.com
Swa Sapp (828) 497-2869
email: swasapp@verizon.net
Gillian Salter King (828) 497-0060
email: gillionterrapin@hotmail.com
Annie
Christie (828) 497-4111
email: llikes2laugh@yahoo.com
If you would like more information about Union Acres, please refer to
the newsletter website and review pages on Philosophy
& Procedures, Covenants,
Charter
and Bylaws.
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Available Properties
For Sale
4+ acres and creek frontage. Unique 3-story, 5-bedroom home with 3
full baths plus office. 2800 sq.ft. and basement. Solar-heated water.
$399K
Contact Gary Duven (828) 488-8835
5.3
acres with year-round stream and small falls.Two building sites,
underground utilities, community maintained road. $15K per acre.
Contact T.J.Walker (828) 586-3898
2 Bedroom Appalachian Country Home with spring fed water and small
creek on 2 acre lot adjacent to Union Acres common land and meadow.
$100K
Contact Dusk at (828) 497-4964
For Rent
Charming three room cabin with sleeping loft. Overlooks pond on
working homestead. Wavy hemlock siding, furnishings, wood stove and
more. Lovely home for single person or couple without pets.
Contact Caroline at (828) 497-4964 or ccarrstarr@gmail.com
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