The Settings at Lake Rhodhiss
Inspired by the serene beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, The Settings of Lake Rhodhiss combines traditional North Carolina charm with the carefree atmosphere of a lakeside hideaway. Set amid mature forests, rolling hills and inviting shorelines, this community sets a new standard for lakeside living.
Community
• Conveniently located in the picturesque North Carolina town of Valdese, The Settings of Lake Rhodhiss is 5 miles north of I-40 providing easy access to all that western North Carolina has to offer.
• Stretching across 682 acres, The Settings of Lake Rhodhiss offers homesites positioned to make the most of the natural wonders that surround them.
Proposed amenities include:
• Gated entrance with greeter’s cottage
• Lake clubhouse with day docks
• Swimming pools and tennis courts
• Fitness center and sauna
• Walking and hiking trails
• Nature stations
• Recreational parks and a children’s beach area
• Outdoor amphitheater
• About one hour (60 miles) away , the destination city of Asheville invites you to explore art galleries, cultural attractions, the Grove Park Inn and the Biltmore Estate.
• Sugar Mountain, Boone and Grandfather Mountain are about one hour (45 miles) away and make wonderful destinations for skiing and mountain getaways.
• Home to the NFL Panthers, the NBA Bobcats and the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Charlotte is about one hour (60 miles) away.
A great place to live.
Hickory, Morganton and Valdese - Voted one of the “Top 10 Places in America to Raise a Family” by Reader’s Digest.
Asheville - Named one of the “Twelve Top Travel Destinations for 2007” by Frommer’s.
Received Southern Living’s 2006 Readers’ Choice Award for the “Best Mountain Destination.”
Ranked second in the “Top 25 Arts Destinations” readers’ poll in American Style magazine.
Charlotte - Rated the “#1 Most Livable City” both by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Partners for Livable Communities.
Number one tourist destination in North Carolina, with 9.4 million visitors each year.
Lake Rhodhiss
Spanning over 3,000 acres, Lake Rhodhiss is one of the finest spots in the South for tournament fishing. There are five boat launches and one marina on the lake.
Valdese. Founded in 1893 by settlers from the Italian Alps, Valdese displays a strong sense of European tradition.
Morganton - Nestled in the gentle rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the county seat of Burke County is alive with restaurants, entertainment, shopping, antiques and inspired clothiers.
Blue Ridge Parkway - Land on either side of this 469-mile parkway is maintained by the National Park Service, making it the longest and narrowest National Park in the world.
Lake James State Park - A man-made lake formed between 1916 and 1923, Lake
James features 150 miles of wooded shoreline. Two boat ramps are within the park and several privately operated launch sites circle the lake.
South Mountains State Park - With elevations up to 3,000 feet, North Carolina’s largest state park includes a waterfall that drops 80 feet and more than 40 miles of trails. Featuring equestrian camping, trout fishing, mountain biking and picnicking, South Mountains is the place for outdoor activity.
Pisgah National Forest - Highlighted by Mt. Pisgah on the Blue Ridge Parkway, this
national forest is noted for easy access to dramatic waterfalls, hiking trails and rugged campsites.
Linville Gorge - The “Grand Canyon of North Carolina,” this scenic and rugged gorge encloses the Linville River for 12 miles. Elevation averages 3,400 feet along the rim of the Gorge and 2,000 feet on Linville River.
Grandfather Mountain - The highest peak in the Blue Ridge mountain range, Grandfather Mountain offers a mile-high swinging bridge, nature trails and wildlife habitats.
Hickory Furniture Mart - A must visit destination in North Carolina’s “Furniture Alley,” the Mart offers a stunning selection for rooms of every sort. Old Rock School
Built in the 1920s as Valdese’s first high school, the building now houses offices, two art galleries and an elaborate model railroad exhibit.
Biltmore House - Four acres under one roof, the “world’s largest home” was built for George Vanderbilt between 1889 and 1895. George opened the house to family and friends for the first time on Christmas Eve in 1895.
Mount Mitchell - The highest peak in the eastern U.S. was named after Elisha Mitchell of UNC who determined its height in 1835 and fell to his death at nearby Mitchell Falls when verifying that height in 1857. His tomb is at the summit.
Asheville - Famous for its wide array of intriguing art galleries, quaint bistros, eclectic shops and diverse entertainment options, Asheville welcomes you with traditional charm and contemporary style.
Boone - To the north, the ski resorts of Boone offer a variety of trails for all skill levels in the winter and horseback riding, mountain biking and various other activities in the summer.
Sugar Mountain - Right off of Hwy 184, Sugar Mountain is North Carolina’s largest ski area. Here you’ll find 20 ski trails, served by eight lifts on the highest vertical drop in the state.
Chimney Rock Park - Chimney Rock Park offers hiking trails to a 404-foot waterfall, picnic areas, a nature center and rock formations with names like the opera box, the needle’s eye, the devil’s head and—of course—the chimney.