With the mountain terrain comes an abundance of mountain top springs that fill the slopes with cascading crystal waters. Take a hike or a quick stroll to see one as soon as possible. Talk about a way to cool off!

Bridal Veil Falls: Two-and-a-half miles east of Highlands on U.S. 64. The 120-foot falls are visible from the highway.

Cullasaja Falls: On U.S. 64, 11 miles east of Franklin, the 250-foot falls are visible from the road.

Dry Falls: Located near U.S. 64, 3.5 miles west of Highlands, 16.5 miles from Franklin. Paved walkway leads to falls from parking area. Walk underneath the 75-foot falls.

Graveyard Fields: Trailhead located at parking area on the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 418. The Yellowstone Prong of the Pigeon River feeds three waterfalls-Yellowstone Falls, Lower Falls and Upper Falls-that are definitely worth the hike.

Looking Glass Falls: From Waynesville, take U.S. 276 South, about 22 miles. Parking area is well marked on the east side of the highway. The 85-foot falls are visible from the road. It is only a short walk to the falls. Walkways with handrails.

Moore Cove Falls: Travel 1 mile north of Looking Glass Falls on US 276. You'll find a small wooden footbridge just off the highway, the trail starts at the bridge and leads to the falls. An easy 1 mile round trip walk to the 50ft waterfall.

Sliding Rock Falls: Travel 7 miles north on US 276 from the Ranger Station, 2 miles north of Looking Glass Falls. Propelled by 11,000 gallons of cold mountain water per minute into a 6ft deep pool below.

Soco Falls: From Maggie Valley head up US 19 south to the Blue Ridge Parkway. cross under the Parkway and continue downhill towards Cherokee. From the Parkway, it's 1.5 miles to a marked pull-off on the left side of the orad. There's a small blue sign indicating Soco Falls .5 miles ahead. The trail begins at the break in the guardrail. The short, steep trail ends at a viewing deck overlooking the falls.

Toxaway Falls: U.S. 64 passes right over the 125-foot falls. From Sapphire drive north on US 64 for two miles. Look for a large masonry bridge at the base of a hill and the dam to the left. Cross the bridge and park in the graveled area on the left side. carefully cross US 64 to glimpse the falls on the south side.

Whitewater Falls: Take U.S. 64 east to Whitewater Road. The falls are located 10 miles south on Whitewater Road, near the North Carolina-South Carolina state line. At 411 feet, Whitewater Falls are the tallest falls in Eastern America. Drift, Horse Pasture and Rainbow falls are also accessible from Whitewater Road.

Featured Custom Timber Frame Log Home: Emenu Trail

Nestled on the apex of one of Maggie Valley's most awe inspiring points of view the Emenu Trail home is a custom log home fit for a king, or CEO looking for a relaxing getaway with all the ammenities. This homes design incorporates light and space like no other, and certainly not something most people would expect from a log home builder. With this home the Scott's goal was to incorporate flow and balance, without compromising functionality and beauty. The end result is beyond expectations of the homeowners and yet another testament to the true talent our team posseses.

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Featured Custom Timber Frame Log Home: Emenu Trail

Featured Home: Emenu Trail, Maggie Valley

View Images from our latest featured home "Emenu Trail" below. This home is a creation of light and space in a custom log home design...truly beautiful.

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Featured Home: Emenu Trail, Maggie Valley

Cool off this July in the Splendor of North Carolina's Many Waterfalls

With the mountain terrain comes an abundance of mountain top springs that fill the slopes with cascading crystal waters. Take a hike or a quick stroll to see one as soon as possible. Talk about a way to cool off!

Bridal Veil Falls: Two-and-a-half miles east of Highlands on U.S. 64. The 120-foot falls are visible from the highway.

Cullasaja Falls: On U.S. 64, 11 miles east of Franklin, the 250-foot falls are visible from the road.

Dry Falls: Located near U.S. 64, 3.5 miles west of Highlands, 16.5 miles from Franklin. Paved walkway leads to falls from parking area. Walk underneath the 75-foot falls.

Graveyard Fields: Trailhead located at parking area on the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 418. The Yellowstone Prong of the Pigeon River feeds three waterfalls-Yellowstone Falls, Lower Falls and Upper Falls-that are definitely worth the hike.

Looking Glass Falls: From Waynesville, take U.S. 276 South, about 22 miles. Parking area is well marked on the east side of the highway. The 85-foot falls are visible from the road. It is only a short walk to the falls. Walkways with handrails.

Moore Cove Falls: Travel 1 mile north of Looking Glass Falls on US 276. You'll find a small wooden footbridge just off the highway, the trail starts at the bridge and leads to the falls. An easy 1 mile round trip walk to the 50ft waterfall.

Sliding Rock Falls: Travel 7 miles north on US 276 from the Ranger Station, 2 miles north of Looking Glass Falls. Propelled by 11,000 gallons of cold mountain water per minute into a 6ft deep pool below.

Soco Falls: From Maggie Valley head up US 19 south to the Blue Ridge Parkway. cross under the Parkway and continue downhill towards Cherokee. From the Parkway, it's 1.5 miles to a marked pull-off on the left side of the orad. There's a small blue sign indicating Soco Falls .5 miles ahead. The trail begins at the break in the guardrail. The short, steep trail ends at a viewing deck overlooking the falls.

Toxaway Falls: U.S. 64 passes right over the 125-foot falls. From Sapphire drive north on US 64 for two miles. Look for a large masonry bridge at the base of a hill and the dam to the left. Cross the bridge and park in the graveled area on the left side. carefully cross US 64 to glimpse the falls on the south side.

Whitewater Falls: Take U.S. 64 east to Whitewater Road. The falls are located 10 miles south on Whitewater Road, near the North Carolina-South Carolina state line. At 411 feet, Whitewater Falls are the tallest falls in Eastern America. Drift, Horse Pasture and Rainbow falls are also accessible from Whitewater Road.

Cool off this July in the Splendor of North Carolina's Many Waterfalls

New Photos Updated on Flickr!

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The Ashley House







Mountain Scenes







Beautiful Imagery you'll view over and over again!

New Photos Updated on Flickr!

Attention to detail: Campbell Construction woodwork and rockwork

Last weekend, as posted below, was Doug and Anne's wedding in Georgia. Before the family met in Atlanta, however, a few of the Florida based clan traveled to NC for a brief vacation. As part of that trip, they stopped by a job site to see the company work, a regular occurrence on every trip. Below you will find some of the custom work done by Campbell Construction courtesy of that trip and the resulting pictures taken by our extended family.

This tile is specifically used to create the illusion that the homeowner is surrounded by the mountain foliage, specifically tree bark. Pretty amazing design.


Beautiful hand hewn antique hardwood floors.

Beautifully handcrafted twig and branch handrails are a highly sought after specialty.


Granite Countertops, copper vents, special order tile backdrops and antique hardwood features make this warm and inviting kitchen the ultimate mountain meeting place.


Our circle of quality craftsmen includes the best rock masons in the business.




wrought iron door handcrafted and custom order.

Attention to detail: Campbell Construction woodwork and rockwork

Western NC Fauna: the Luna Moth

The mountains of Western North Carolina are known for their rich culture, their majestic views, their fresh air, and their beautiful landscape. However, when it comes right down to it, the most inspirational aspects of the mountains lie in the details; the individual components that make up the grander whole.

The image to your left is of a rare luna moth, an ethereal creature that shows itself to only the very lucky, or the very observant. One of our customers was kind enough to take a photo of this fragile creature and send it to us after his recent trip to his mountain home.

Luna Moths are members of the Saturniidae family, also known as the "Giant Silkworm Moths." They are relatively large, with a wingspan of four and a half inches.

They fly, only at night, in Spring and early Summer. The female Luna Moth lays eggs on the bottom of Black Walnut leaves. She lays about 200 eggs in small groups. Once the eggs are laid, it takes about 10 days for them to hatch. Caterpillars begin eating as soon as they leave the egg.

The Pupae eat leaves from many different trees and shrubs, including: Sweetgum, American Beech, Red Maple, hickories, White Oak, Black Cherry, willows, American Chestnut, and Smooth Sumac.

The caterpillars will continue to eat and grow, molting their skins as they grow. They will do this five times over a period of three to four weeks.

When the caterpillar is fully grown, it will be 2 1/2 inches long and ready to become a pupa. It will spin silk from near its mouth and wrap itself in a leaf. The caterpillar will usually stay in this cocoon for two to three weeks. If it is near winter, the caterpillar will wait until Spring to hatch

When the adult Luna Moth leaves its cocoon, it is not ready to fly. Its wings are short and stumpy and the insect needs to rest. It usually hatches in mid-morning and climbs a tree trunk to hang its wings, so they can fill with blood. Once the wings are inflated, the adult moth will wait until nightfall to fly off to find a mate.

Adult Luna Moths don't eat; in fact, they don't even have a mouth. They only live for about a week, and their only purpose is to mate. Only the good die young... or in this case the magnificent.

Western NC Fauna: the Luna Moth