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Gov. McCrory invites public to spring open house at WNC residence

By Bill Moss, Published: May 4, 2016

Gov. Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory invite the public to enjoy the warmer weather during the annual Spring Open House at the North Carolina Governor’s Western Residence from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 14.

“We welcome you to visit this peaceful sanctuary that is a home for many species of wild birds, animals and plants, as well as a residence, event venue and nonprofit,” Mrs. McCrory said in a news release.

The Spring Open House, located at 45 Patton Mountain Road in Asheville. Visitors can enjoy homemade refreshments on the spacious patio overlooking a newly constructed fire pit area and breathtaking views of Mt. Pisgah, downtown Asheville and beyond.

The 6,000-square-foot residence and open pavilion atop 18 acres of wooded grounds serves as a retreat for North Carolina governors and their families and houses government officials visiting the area on state business. It is also a magnificent meeting venue for local civic and cultural groups. For more information on the open house or event rentals of the Governor’s Western Residence, contact Trish Smothers at 828-225-0122 or 828-747-9962.
To get to the residence from Hendersonville:
• Take I-26 West to I-40 West.
• Take I-240 West to downtown Asheville.
• Take the Charlotte Street exit (5B).
• Turn left at the light onto Charlotte Street.
• Go to the second traffic light and turn left onto College Street.
• Proceed one block and turn left onto Town Mountain Road.
• Continue 2.3 miles up Town Mountain Rd. and turn left onto Patton Mountain Road. (Watch for the sign to the Western Residence). Proceed up Patton Mountain Road for 0.2 miles. The Governor’s Western Residence entrance is on the right.