The Vista Blog

Only minutes from historic downtown Hendersonville and just a short drive from Lake Lure, you'll find our community Vista at Blacksmith Run — an exclusive Western North Carolina mountain property designed for residential development.

The best way to make sure that your yard is an eye-catcher this spring is to take time to handle a few maintenance items this fall.

Many homeowners make the same mistakes year after year by not taken care of all fall maintenance before grass goes dormant, and then they wonder why their yard seems dull and lifeless come spring. 

The best time of the year is here — Football season! Throw a party to celebrate the occasion and invite friends, family, and maybe some of your newest neighbors in one of our Vista communities!

Wondering how to host the ultimate football party? We've got the essential tips you need.

Only minutes from historic downtown Hendersonville and only a short drive from Lake Lure is our community Vista at Blacksmith Run — an exclusive Western North Carolina mountain property designed for residential development.

We are breaking down each floor plan that is offered in Blacksmith Run each month. 

Only minutes from historic downtown Hendersonville and only a short drive from Lake Lure is our community Vista at Blacksmith Run — an exclusive Western North Carolina mountain property designed for residential development. We are breaking down each floor plan that is offered in Blacksmith Run each month. 

This month we are going to take a walk through "The Laurel" floor plan. 

Planning for your annual family beach trip, or dreaming about a weekend getaway in one of North Carolina's gorgeous campgrounds?

Go for it! Just be sure to secure your home before you leave.

A few extra steps of preperation will keep your property and personal belongings safe while you're gone, and keep your mind at ease once you're on the road to adventure! 

Make sure to check the following "Home Safety Checklist" before heading out for your well-deserved vacation: 

Celebrating our nation's birthday isn't complete without grilling out by the water with family and of course ending the night with fireworks!

Does your dad spend more of his Summer near the heat of the grill than cooling off in the pool? Once the chill of Winter gives way to the warm breeze of Spring, does your husband insist you only refer to him as the grillmaster until Fall rolls back around? Do all of your grandfather's stories take place at barbecues he's had in the past?

Help the fathers in your life enjoy their favorite activities with Father's Day gifts that they'll get to enjoy all grilling season long!

We know that men are notoriously difficult to shop for, so we've done all the work for you and compiled our favorite grillmaster must-haves.

Let's get started!

Located only minutes from historic downtown Hendersonville, and only a short drive from Lake Lure, is our exclusive, WNC mountain community Vista at Blacksmith Run. 

Each month, we're breaking down a floor plan that is available in our Blacksmith Run community. Last month, we featured  "The Essex" floor plan, and this month we are going to walk you through "The Ashwood" floor plan.

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake Lure is one of the most beautiful man-made lakes in the country offering many outdoor and indoor activities to adventurers of all ages.