Blue Heron Point Info

OPEN HOUSE! COME SEE BLUE HERON'S POINT SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN THIS SUNDAY, SEPT. 5TH AND 6TH FROM 12-5.

Harrison Development is holding an Open House to showcase Blue Heron Point on Lake Lure, NC Sept. 5th and 6th from 12- 5. Blue Heron Point is a community that blends the beauty of nature and traditional values to create the perfect ideal. Small town charm with exceptional panoramic views make Blue Heron Point a premier destination for waterfront mountain living.

Boating, swimming, horseback riding, hiking, and panning for gold and precious gems are favorite past times at Blue Heron Point. There are 15 Golf Courses within 20 miles of Lake Lure. An angler’s paradise, the lake has 21 miles of shoreline with an abundance of fish. The nearby towns of Charlotte, Greenville , Ashville, and Hendersonville offer shopping, dining, quality hospitals and schools for raising your family, seasonal escapes, or retirement living.

Mountain, waterfront, and water view properties are available for sale or trade. Property Trades are not limited to homes, land, or condominiums. Under varied circumstances, the way Harrison Development Property Trades work, it may offer some excellent opportunities to take advantage of 1031 Exchange Program.

Come walk the properties that available and see for yourself why they say, "Happy endings begin here." For directions to Blue Heron Point call Harrison Development 864-227-5136.

Lure of the Outdoors~ The 2008 Hickory Nut Gorge Triathlon, Saturday, September 6th.

Lake Lure's shore has a new destination- Blue Heron Point. Small town charm with exceptional panoramic views make Blue Heron Point a premier destination for waterfront mountain living. Here 43 home sites on 55 acres, with mountain, waterfront, and water view properties are for sale or trade. Harrison Development is now offering a rare escape package that invites you to come see Blue Heron's Point side of the mountain.

If your an outdoors sports enthusiast a great time to come to Lake Lure would be during The 2008 Hickory Nut Gorge Triathlon, Saturday, September 6th. Events begin at 8 am and consists of a 500 yard swim, a 25K bike and a 5K run. Athletes are encouraged to participate in the other Olympiad race events such as the 5-Mile Dam Race from the Lake Lure Dam Marina on Friday, September 5th at 7 pm and the 5K race to the top of Chimney Rock on Sunday, September 7th at 8 am. Founded in 2005, The Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad (HNGO) is an annual family sports festival for athletes of all ages and skill levels. The main goal of the multi-day event is to bring people together in the spirit of friendly competition for the broader purpose of promoting charitable giving, regional tourism and economic development. Since 2005, this non-profit event has contributed more than $80,000 to community service organizations. The triathlon is one of the Olympiad’s anchor events and the festival’s biggest draw for athletes. Growing from 70 participants in 2005 to last year’s tally of 250, the Olympiad Triathlon has seen exponential growth. RaceDay Events, a one-stop event management service for athletic races, manages the event for the Olympiad.

Monica Geyer just recently moved to Columbia, SC from Lake Lure, NC. "While living in Lake Lure, I was one of the members of the Board of Directors for the Olympiad" said Geyer. " When I moved, I had to resign my position but still wanted to support such a great cause. Therefore, I decided to attempt the triathlon, my first attempt at this sport. I could not imagine a more beautiful and friendly place to participate in a sporting event while supporting great community causes."

Laura Polhamus is a 50-year-old Greenvillian (but native of Ohio) and has been an avid runner over the last 12 years. " I've done a few marathons, several 1/2 marathons, bunches of 5ks, 8ks, and 10ks.," said Polhamus. " I have never done the Cooper River Bridge run because of the crowds. I was looking for another sprint triathalon close to Greenville, SC, and was thrilled to find the Hickory Nut Gorge Tri. We love the Lake Lure area--our fist experience in Lake Lure was almost 30 years ago when my husband and I hiked Chimney Rock when we were dating. And then my aunt owned a condo time share at Fairfield Inn in Lake Lure for several years, and we stayed there twice. We even stayed at the historic Inn for one of our early anniversaries. We've brought our kids to Chimney Rock and Lake Lure over the years, and we love to shop in its' quaint town. My husband and I are excited to spend the day in Lake Lure after the triathlon. It sounds like a wonderful Olympiad weekend for Lake Lure, and I am really looking forward to it!"

Michael Purcell, 39 of Mount Pleasant, S.C. has compete in past Olympiads and plans on competing in this year's competition with 5 of his other friends and one of their wives. "This is a great event for the kids. A really great outdoor event. They do a really good job with it," says Purcell. He and his wife and 2 kids, ages 5 and 7 also have a home on Bald Mountain Lake and love the area and the togetherness that it has brought their family. "It revitalizes our family being able to spend time together and enjoy this beautiful place," he says. "I've ran the Cooper River Bridge Runs. That doesn't compare to the rush you get with the Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad. It's a whole different experience."

Participation for this year’s triathlon is expected to reach the max of 300, so athletes are encouraged to register as soon as possible. For more information on volunteering, registering for events or contributing, please visit www.HickoryNutOlympiad.com or call 828-429-9011.

Your escape package includes one night at the exquisite Lake Lure Inn and Spa with a massage, manicure, pedicure, and breakfast and dinner at the Veranda Restaurant. Blue Heron Point is within minutes of the historic Lake Lure Inn and Spa. Built in 1927 this Inn has catered to film makers who are drawn to the area for its beautiful scenery. The magnificence of Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, and the 404-foot Hickory Nut Falls, the second tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi River, was captured in the 1992 movie, Last of the Mohicans, with Daniel Day-Lewis and Madeleine Stowe. Offering a spectacular back drop of deep forest mountains, other movies filmed on location include Kathleen Turner, Rutger Hauer, and Powers Boothe in the1984 film, A Breed Apart, and Firestarter staring Drew Barrymore, David Keith, and George C. Scott. In 1987, Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey danced in this ultimate setting, beneath a mountain moon near the blue waters of Lake Lure in Dirty Dancing. In 1996, My Fellow Americans starring Jack Lemon, Jim Garner, Dan Aykroyd, and Lauren Bacall was also filmed here.

The package also includes a scenic boat ride and guided tour of Blue Herron Point.

Wake up and enjoy exhilarating hiking trails and view native wildlife and rare plants. Spend afternoons overlooking Lake Lure from Chimney Rock where you can see 75 miles. Boating, swimming, horseback riding, and panning for gold and precious gems are favorite past times. There are 15 Golf Courses within 20 miles of Lake Lure. An angler’s paradise, the lake has 21 miles of shoreline and is approximately 720 acres with depths ranging from 15 to 155 feet. Rainbow and Brown Trout, Small and Largemouth Bass, Crappie, White Bass, Catfish, Bluegill and Sunperch inhabit these waters.

At night recap your days adventure of a lifestyle you've always dreamed of having. Whether your looking for a different pace of life or better weather, the time to do it is now. Blue Heron Point can be your vacation home or primary residence. Properties range from $325,000 to $3,500,000 with waterfront sites starting at just under $800,000. Consider a Property Trade. With nine other developments in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, Harrison Development may have what you’re looking for. It's no secret that the Real Estate market has taken a plunge so trading makes a lot of sense. Take advantage of the exchange rate before it’s too late! We can buy yours if you buy ours! Property Trades are not limited to homes, land, or condominiums. Under varied circumstances, the way Harrison Development Property Trades work, it may offer some excellent opportunities to take advantage of 1031 Exchange Program. Our Discovery Package is available all for only $399.00! To help you plan the perfect time for your discovery tour visit Rutherford County Tourism Development Authority at http://www.rutherfordtourism.com for details on upcoming events in the Lake Lure area. Call Harrison Development at 864-227-5136 to book your reservations for this fabulous discovery tour package, discuss your property trade options, or to make an appointment to walk the properties. Accommodations are limited and during busy seasons optional accommodations may be provided.

It’s peaceful, quiet and good for the spirit. Just one visit and you’ll know why we say that Happy Endings Begin here at Blue Heron Point, Lake Lure, Western North Carolina.