Dear Friends, What's calling to you now, to create in your life and work?Maybe it's to create space, be still and pause. Maybe it's to...

"Tell me, what is it you plan to dowith your one wild and precious life?" - Mary Oliver Dear Friends, As summer unfolds, the gardens at...

Dear Friends, Earth Day Love. Bless our special Mother Earth. This is truly one of my favorite seasons at BOI. It's from the Redbud's...

Dear Friends, Best wishes to you. How's your winter and new year start been? It was a bit wild in January with weather swings!The winter...

Dear Friends, Yesterday's Solstice, and the uncertainties that often surround holidays, reminds us that change and new things constantly...

Dear Friends, What are your fall needs and plans? Perhaps it is to be still. Or perhaps to retreat, transition, create, heal or connect....

Dear Friends, My September newsletter talked about the uncertainty of the weather.  Regarding the weather, I said "Life can be uncertain....

Dear Friends, Fall is here! Mornings and days are cooler. Leaves are falling, with a few shrubs and trees already looking bare. It's...

A hidden Beauty emerges in Bend of Ivy's Koi Pond. Gorgeous + Big! What do Koi fish symbolize? Abundance, overcoming adversity, and...

Dear Friends, Are you getting ready to spring into summer soon? Spring so far has been busy, rainy and hailey. (Yep, we had 1" hail...

Spring has sprung! This is truly one of my favorite seasons at BOI. It's from the Redbud magic. Spring's magenta-blooming redbuds dot the...

Chaundra loves to stand on the Goat See-Saw. Often with his momma, Tia. They love to watch and talk (maaaaa) to BOI's visitors meandering...

Dear Friends, While it's February and winter now, many times it's feeling like spring. Weather and temps can change fast. Soon spring...

Dear Friends,   I hope you're staying warm and enjoying the beauty of this winter season. It came in with an icy blast this weekend....

Dear Bend of Ivy Community + Friends, If you are a local WNC resident, we hope this message finds you well and safe in the aftermath of...

Koi Pond Rockery Pond Ivy River Fire Pit Outlook Hill - Mt. Mitchell & morning sunrise spot Lodge Boulder Sitting Garden

Dear all, Summer is in lush radiant bloom now. Delightful to all the senses! We love seeing guests and clients unwinding, savoring...

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Perfect for Q1 meetings, client and team events! Includes 1 Night, 2 Day Stay For weekdays, Monday- Thursday event thru 4/30/2023...

Dear BOI Friends, Fall brings change. Some changes are bright and visible, like the vibrant fall foliage that's popping now. As shown in...