Our Heritage Ridge Villas condos are at high elevation, 4000 ft.  They are an easy drive up a well paved and maintained road.  Driving seven minutes down our mountain and on a 4 lane highway brings residents to our lovely local village of Burnsville (elevation 2822 ft.).   A recent Charlotte Magazine article adds to the praises Burnsville always receives.  

We are fortunate in the Heritage Ridge Villas, because we are near the top of Mountain Air, with all the Club amenities nearby.  We have glorious long range mountain views.  And we are near the entry gate and an easy drive into Burnsville.  The nearest grocery store is a ten minute drive away.  There is no "rush hour" traffic.  Burnsville not only has lovely boutiques, but it is also home to many artists and their galleries.  In fact, the Charlotte Magazine article includes pictures of the beautiful murals painted by local artist, Rhea Ormond, mentioned in a prior post.

Nearby Asheville is always winning awards and making many different top 10 lists.  A recent Country Living article ranks Asheville #1, among the top ten coziest cities!  Enjoy a visit to Asheville, perhaps to one of their great restaurants, or breweries, to an art gallery, for some bluegrass music, or check out all the many Asheville activities on our helpful Links page.   

We have the best location in the world here at the Heritage Ridge Villas.  We are an easy 35 minute 4 lane highway drive from Asheville.  But we gain 1500 ft. in elevation along the short trip.  That means we have much cooler summer temperatures than Asheville.  Every one of our villas has amazing long range views, as we are nestled on a ridge top with views to the east and the west sometimes.  We have our own on site hiking trails and all the amenities of Mountain Air, including restaurants, a spa and swimming pool, tennis courts and golf,  But lovely Asheville beckons whenever we are up for trying a new restaurant, seeing the latest movie, or attending one of the world class festivals that call Asheville home.

Several of our villa residents were at Heritage Ridge and Mountain Air for Thanksgiving.  The feast at Mountain Air Country Club was reportedly fabulous.

After the big meal, everyone needed some exercise.  Our resident naturalist, Kat, guided a lovely morning moon walk.  Several of our residents attended.  

​We had lunch at the Harvest Market restaurant, near Bakersville.  Locals recommended it, and the food was fabulous, organic and fresh.  Check it out.  1284 NC-226, Bakersville, NC 28705,  (828) 537-4726,

Debbie and Diane (Resident and friend)

Friends from Nashville visiting.  Some played golf.  Some took a trip to nearby Weaverville.  We all highly recommend the Well Bred Bakery there.  Weather at Mountain Air is gorgeous also!  Cool and sunny.  Touches of leaf color change.