Nestled in the shadow of Rumbling Bald Mountain, Lake Lure Village Resort represents many things to many people. And this year the property celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gathering of residents and visitors alike.
Lake Lure Village Resort is a tranquil and rustic mountain lake planned community situated between the Blue Ridge and Great Smokey Mountain ranges in Lake Lure. The Village is a 125+ acre gated community located on the west side of Lake Lure in the heart of the cross-shaped lake. Rumbling Bald Mountain overlooks the Village to the northwest. A stream flows gracefully through the entire community to a massive rock shelf with a beautiful waterfall cascading about 90’ down to a stream flowing out to the sandy beach area of Lake Lure.
LLVR operates as a Property Owners Association. Membership in the POA is required of all 161 lot owners. Members of the POA elect a Board of Directors who is responsible for the governance of the Village.
“It has been an honor to represent LLVR as the president of the Property Owners Association as we celebrate our 50th anniversary,” said Mike Wood, President of the LLVR POA. “The ‘village’ is unlike any around, from the moment you pass through the gate you get the feel of a state park, memories of your childhood camp experience, rustic roads, open green space, and beautiful lake amenities all provide for a positive sense of community bringing all members together to enjoy this beautiful location with tranquility and peace of days gone by. The ‘village’ is truly special in so many ways.”
Founders of the community developed what they called their “Camelot in the Mountains” in 1974. Prior to 1974, the community served as the Chimney Rock Camp for Girls from 1951 to 1960 and at the time of purchase was serving as a summer camp for 300 disabled boys. Many of the original camp buildings, including a horse barn and gym, remain making the community unique.
The property is less than one mile from Chimney Rock State Park, 30 minutes from Hendersonville, and 45 minutes from Asheville, for easy access to performing arts venues, shopping, dining, and various natural and cultural treasures of Western North Carolina.
“Looking back at the early beginnings, first as a wonderful summer camp for kids in an amazing location, to the LLVR founders with true desire and vision to retain the original camp feel and develop community facilities for all to enjoy, this location brings full time residents, weekenders and short-term vacationers together,” Wood added. “I am so grateful to be a small part of continuing the rich history.”
