Celebrate the holiday season at the Governor’s Western Residence Holiday Open House, Dec. 7-8, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day.
Due to some property damage on the grounds caused by Hurricane Helene, guests will travel to the Western Residence via shuttle bus. Please do not drive directly to the Western Residence as no parking is available. Shuttles will be available for guests to board in the parking lot located at 143 Executive Park, at the base of Town Mountain Road, and will run continuously from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. There is no charge for the shuttle or the open house.
Reservations are not needed to attend the open house. Guests are invited to tour the residence, which has been decorated for the season.
Guests can donate to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund via a QR code at the residence or by visiting nc.gov/donate to donate to the fund. All donations go directly to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene.
The Western Residence features breathtaking 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. See a video tour of the Western Residence at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgME7sw9uQY.
Note to Reporters and Editors: For a tour of the residence, please contact Drew Christy at 828-707-1649 or drew.christy@nc.gov for scheduling.
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things that people love about North Carolina – its diverse arts and culture, rich history, and spectacular natural areas. Through its programs, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency.