Celebrate the holiday season at the Governor’s Western Residence Holiday Open House, Dec. 10-11, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. The residence is located at 45 Patton Mountain Rd., Asheville.
Reservations are not needed to attend the open house. Guests are invited to tour the residence, which has been decorated for the season. For more information, please call (828) 225-0122.
The Western Residence features breath-taking views of Mt. Pisgah and downtown Asheville. Built in 1939, the home was donated to the state in 1964 by the Asheville Chamber of Commerce. It has been used by 11 administrations and is one of only four official state second residences in the United States. Watch a video tour of the residence, HERE.
Visitors are welcome to bring canned food donations for the Manna Food Bank, which will be collected during the open houses.
Note to Reporters and Editors
Members of the media may arrive early for a tour of the residence. Contact Drew Christy at 828-707-1649 or drew.christy@nc.gov for scheduling.