Governor And First Lady Welcome Warmer Weather With Annual Spring Western Residence Open House | Eastern North Carolina Now

    Asheville, N.C. — Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are inviting the public to enjoy the awakening of nature during the annual Spring Open House at the North Carolina Governor's Western Residence.

    "We invite everyone to come explore the grounds surrounding the home where hundreds of wild bird species, plant and animal life inhabit," said First Lady Ann McCrory. "Whether you are an avid gardener or just appreciate the beauty of nature, there is plenty to inspire, amaze and delight. Afterwards, enjoy some of the region's best examples of North Carolina arts and crafts with a tour of the Residence."

    The Spring Open House will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16th. The public is invited and admission is free.

    Featuring breath-taking views of Mt. Pisgah and downtown Asheville, the 3140-foot-high home located at 45 Patton Mountain Road, off Town Mountain Road serves as a retreat for North Carolina governors and their families and houses government officials visiting the Asheville area on state business.

    The 6,000 square foot residence and open pavilion situated atop 18 acres of wooded grounds is also a magnificent meeting venue for many local civic and cultural groups. For more information on the Open House or event rentals of the Governor's Western Residence, please contact Trish Smothers at 828-225-0122 or 828-747-9962.

• From I-40 take I-240 West to downtown Asheville
• Take the Charlotte St. exit (5B)
• Turn left at the light onto Charlotte St.
• Go to the second traffic light and turn left onto College St.
• Proceed one block and turn left onto Town Mountain Rd.
• Continue 2.3 miles up Town Mountain Rd. and turn left onto Patton Mountain Rd. (See the sign directing you to the Western Residence)
• Proceed up Patton Mountain Rd. for 0.2 miles - the Residence entrance is on the right

• From I-40 take I-240 East to downtown Asheville
• Take the Charlotte St. exit
• Turn right onto Charlotte St.
• Go one block and turn left onto College St.
• Proceed one block and turn left onto Town Mountain Rd.
• Continue 2.3 miles up Town Mountain Rd. and turn left onto Patton Mountain Rd. (See the sign directing you to the Western Residence)
• Proceed up Patton Mountain Rd. for 0.2 miles - the Residence entrance is on the right

• Contact: Crystal Feldman
•     govpress@nc.gov