| Heavens Nest is a 1-of-a-kind Sustainable Residential Resort Community nestled in the tranquility and beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The community is just 7 miles from the city of Boone, NC and consists of approximately 1,700 acres of mostly wooded property with many views exceeding 50+ miles from elevations as high as 4,000 feet. The community is located at Heavenly Mountain and is comprised of a combination of several areas serving the needs of residents and visitors to Heavens Nest.
The are 5 main areas at Heavens Nest all with there own unique architecture and appeal, these areas are: The Temples, The Ridge Hotel and Lodge, The Whispering Hills Resort, Golden Gates and Summit Ridge.
At The Whispering Hills Resort there are 5 signature Bed&Breakfast, approx. 5,000 sq ft each, designed by Dr. Kastle of HGTV's Awesome Interiors currently available for daily, weekly and monthly rental; 20 Luxury Homes are currently under renovation by Dr. Kastle and will be available for purchase by Spring 2010.
On the east side at The Ridge Resort there are currently 90 Four Diamond rooms at The Lodge; 120 Luxury Suites at The Hotel; and a 13,125 sq ft organic vegetarian and vegan food facility known as The Ivy Restaurant. The Ridge is ideal for your next Conference, Seminar, Corporate Event and/or Holistic Retreat.
The community has 200 lots ranging from 1 to 5 acres which will house the Suns Nest Sustainable Homes.
Heavens Nest features the Suns Nest Sustainable Home, the countries 1st fully-sustainable, Green built, Affordable home. This home produces its own energy, grows its own food, consumes 400% less water, uses 90% less energy for heating and air conditioning and is made from natural, or recycled, building materials wherever possible.
The homes are integrated with solar, wind, battery storage, organic gardens, waste water management systems and an atmospheric water production machine. The homes are mold proof; fire, earthquake, hurricane and flood resistant; requires minimal maintenance and labor; and qualify for various Federal and State Tax Credits.
The community is also home to The Heavenly Mountain Institute for Advanced Green Technologies, a 501c-3 Non-Profit Organization, headed by David Kaplan. The Institute will feature the work of World Class engineers, designers, builders, permaculturists, inventors and scientists.
Dr. Kastle, Director of the Heavens Nest Community has signed on behalf of our entire community the United Nations Earth Charter.
To learn more and to visit Heavens Nest call 828-268-1176 or visit: www.heavensnest.net
www.sunsnest.com
www.greenswami.com
www.greensociety.org | |
| | Government Decision Making: By consensus Leadership Core Group: Yes | Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected (4 hours a day) | Land and Buildings Rural Area: 2000 acres (809.4 hectares) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) Number of Residences: 45 (lodge hotel 100 rooms, hotel 300 suites, 28 vacation homes, 1 bed and breakfast, 6 dorms 10 condominium buildings, 2 large dining facilities, large temple (cap 4000)) | Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week Dietary Choice or Restrictions: There are some dietary restrictions (some organic raw vegans, vegetarians, and kosher) Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian (other Kosher, vegan, and various individual diets) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally | Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (weekly yoga classes,openess to many spiritual paths and retreats, drum circles) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) (greenswami.com) Educational Style(s): Public schooled | |
