built the structure that now houses the Gable Haus Country Inn & Linville Cottages on Ruffin Street. Being a fine stonemason he constructed the Victorian Farmhouse in the spring of 1910 and then brought his bride to the home in the fall when they were married. The romance continues with the present owners of Gable Haus who met for the first time in 1971 and as life some- times presents detours, they met again in 2004 and married in 2007 in North Carolina and eventually moved to the Gable Haus in 2010. A honeymoon suite in the house has a Native American décor and is dedi- cated to the Cherokee Rose, aptly named for the Native Americans who first occu- pied these lands.
Synonymous with
Linville and Grandfather Mountain: The Highland Games, which are held annually
on the second weekend in July at the MacRae Meadow.
This enchanted place in the Blue Ridge
is a wonderful retreat or just a place to get away. Complete with several family heir- looms and its own art gallery makes this an ideal stay. The sight that greets you is one of charm & wonder through the tradi- tional Victorian Gardens, which surround the home complete with 100-year-old heirloom apple and pear trees. In the au- tumn you can even bring your containers and go home with fresh fruit. The flower gardens at the Gable Haus with the flower- ing perennials seem to never know when to stop. The lush green ferns blend into old-fashioned favorites and endangered species as well as an herb garden. South- erners from the hot lowlands have found the cool mountain air of Linville to be the best retreat from the fast paced world in which they reside.
Now under new ownership since Oc-
tober 2010, the present Gable Haus (for- merly known as Linville Cottages) owners feel the renovated 100-year-old home is more than a cottage and with the 8 gables adorning the roof, what better name for the Inn. The two renovated cottages named after the new owner’s granddaugh- ters “Helen’s Haven” and “Avery’s Cottage” remain with the property and are pet friendly. With one of the rooms in the main
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haus furnished in English antiques and named “English Serenade,” it takes you away to another place and time. Another room, “Blue Ridge Memories” with lace spread, a romantic room where you feel right at home and tucked away. You’re also treated to a gourmet breakfast mountain style, everyday.
For that wonderful get-away, come for
the nature, cool summer air, beautiful gardens, or just to relax on the front porch, the Blue Ridge has it all. Come for the art, the history and of course romance!
For more info regarding Ruffin Street,
contact:
www.gablehausinn.com www.oldhamptonstorenc.com www.averyartscouncil.org www.averycounty.com
Norma Fowler and husband Erich Gurr are the owners of Gable Haus Country Inn and Linville Cottages. Norma was Director of the Hendersonville, TN Chamber of Commerce, North Tahoe Art Center in Tahoe City, Cali- fornia and the MasterWorks Chorale in Reno, Nevada. She is a working/teaching artist, offering workshops this summer in Linville. See ad on page 25.
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