Updates

Our Lonesome Valley Community Woodshed near Trout Lake was recently completed! Brent Smith and Willem Hattink started the wood-splitting project out of a desire for good conversation around a warm fire, but it quickly transformed into a way to clean up the neighborhood and give…

Our Lonesome Valley residents, in conjunction with our certified horticulturalist, Douglas Lanning, have toiled all year to build our Resident Garden.  Located near Canyon Kitchen and the Chicken Coop Garden, crops such as corn, squash, potatoes and lettuces grew bountifully during our unseasonably dry and…

Don’t take our word for it, hear from one of our Lonesome Valley residents about why she loves Lonesome Valley. A real estate agent based in Atlanta, GA, Merrel has owned her home since 2017.  She worked with Srebalus Construction, Platt Architecture and Nancy Warren…

Canyon Kitchen was thrilled to welcome back vintner Guy Davis and his wife, Judy, this June for another fabulous evening of food, wine and music.  Chef Ken Naron perfectly complimented the famed Davis Family wines with Seared Scallops, Whipped Corn, Crispy Corn, Braised Wild Maitakes and Roast…

We’re pleased to announce that the new tennis center has been completed and play has officially begun. We enjoyed a grand opening celebration on Saturday, July 29th. Drop in and see our newest venue. The recent inaugural celebration party at our Tennis Center marked the…

Now that it is winter and another wedding season that has come and gone, we thought now would be an apt time to thank our brides and grooms for choosing Lonesome Valley to celebrate their marital unions. Throughout the transitional months between spring and summer, and…

From one coast to another, the United States offers an incredibly diverse range of natural wonders that attract visitors from all directions. The Great Smoky Mountains are some of the lushest mountains in the country, and, during the fall season, the landscape fires up with…

Sitting atop of the hill above Canyon Kitchen is a quaint patch of trees. Still green, these trees are not only surviving and thriving, but also sprouting new life. Finally, the crisp fall air has brought apples to the branches of these trees—creating an autumn sight…

An evening perfectly paired with Kermit Lynch Join us Friday, August 19th for dinner and showcased wines from Kermit Lynch   Thomas Morgan of Kermit Lynch will serve as guest sommelier for the evening.  Wine tasting, 4:00pm – 6:00pm in the garden   For more…

Following months of excited anticipation, the Fitness Barn and Pool were opened to residents during the Memorial Day weekend. Both venues have been abuzz with activity ever since. The unassuming, low-profile Fitness Barn offers a bright, open interior with large exposed beams and perimeter French…

An Evening with Winemaker Guy Davis at Canyon Kitchen in Lonesome Valley On Wednesday, July 13th, Sonoma County Vintner Guy Davis will join Canyon Kitchen’s Executive Chef Adam Hayes for an incredible evening of wine and food pairings. The festive event at Canyon Kitchen will begin…

Destination weddings are hugely popular.  It is a wonderful way to embrace a location that has been meaningful to a couple or family and celebrate it.  Hosting a destination mountain wedding can be daunting to plan but the rewards are great.  The weddings we host…

In Celebration of Seasons: The Rise and Fall of the Cicada Last week was warmer. The ceiling fan and the wide open window coaxed the outside into the bedroom. Good sleep and fresh air go together. It’s colder tonight, so the window is opened only slightly….

Charlsey and Justin were married on a picture perfect June day.  Charlsey’s family owns a home just over the ridge from Lonesome Valley and have always been huge supporters of what we do here.  We are thrilled that they chose to celebrate their special day…

It is always a pleasure to see how artists depict the spectacular views we have here at Lonesome Valley. Recently, many of our events have included commissioned artwork for the invitations with a majority using watercolor as their chosen medium.   In addition, live art during the reception can be a…

We all view adventure differently.  For some, the adrenaline-rush of a perilous sport is desirable; for others, substituting fries for chips is a bold move.  Some level of adventure is important in life; otherwise, things become dull and predictable. Granted, adventure is not required (or…

We are thrilled to announce that our Executive Chef, John Fleer, has once again been recognized by the prestigious James Beard Foundation as a semi-finalist for the 2015 Best Chef: Southeast award.  John has had a long standing relationship with the James Beard Foundation.  He was…

It is going to be a fabulous Fall weekend.  

[pinit] It is hard to believe that summer 2014 has come and gone.  It was a busy one around the Valley with wonderful new additions and traditions. We began the summer with the opening of our newest amenity, Canyon Spa.  Housed in the newly renovated…

We are so proud of our Executive Chef, John Fleer, on the success of both Canyon Kitchen and Rhubarb.  Garden & Gun‘s feature highlighted what a tremendous asset he is to the Cashiers and Asheville communities both within the culinary industry and outside of it. The Second Coming of John…

Wow!  We have had a busy Spring and Summer around here.  I am pleased to announce the opening of our newest amenity, Canyon Spa, which is housed in the newly renovated Caretaker’s Cottage at the front of the property. Canyon Spa will offer a full…

[pinit] As we wrap up 2013 and begin 2014, we wanted to share our year in review. Lonesome Valley continues to be attractive from a real estate perspective, selling a total of 15 homesites and 2 more contracts already in place this year. After several years of enduring…

[pinit] There is an extra pop of color in the valley during this time of year.  It is dahlia and zinnia season!  Our gardens are filled with vibrant hues of red, orange, pink and yellow.  Even the worst florists {ahem, yours truly} can make the…

Labor Day weekend marks the closing of another wonderful summer season here at Lonesome Valley.  We were so fortunate to have many of our members in town to join in the many family-friendly events over the extended weekend.     The highlight for many was…

It was a beautiful summer evening in Lonesome Valley on Saturday, June 22nd when we hosted a special wine dinner featuring Davis Family Vineyard wines in our acclaimed vegetable and flower garden.  Twenty four lucky guests enjoyed a picnic style meal under the willow tree…

A BIG congratulations to our Executive Chef John Fleer who will be opening a restaurant in downtown Asheville by fall.  Since John arrived in Cashiers, it has always been his intent to open his own place in Asheville in addition to being at the helm…

Lonesome Valley and Canyon Kitchen have the honor of being featured in the April edition of Southern Living.  Both Chef John Fleer and garden designer John McCarley were highlighted in the article as they discuss how the garden is an extension of the restaurant.  Gorgeous…

[pinit] Our good friend Alison Taylor from WNC Weddings & Events wrote about Lauren & Ray’s September wedding on Western Carolina Weddings Blog today. It was a beautiful September day.  The zinnias were as big as my head and the bride and groom looked great….

Look ya’ll!  Thomas is famous! Crossroads Article Lonesome Valley was featured in this week’s Crossroads Chronicle.  Our very own Thomas Bates was delivering a few checks to local charities that we raised through the CK Supper Club.  I had a scheduling conflict {wink} and was…

The recent Plein Air event that was hosted at Lonesome Valley was a big hit!  As artists from all over the Southeast completed their paintings, a thunderstorm rolled in, chasing everyone inside Jennings Barn just in time for hors d’oeuvres before the evening meal.  Artists…

It’s been a busy summer here at Lonesome Valley with lots of exciting marketing developments over the past two months. Two weeks ago we launched our new website. It features an updated look, more intuitive navigation, fresh content and stunning photography by noted architectural photographer…