When Family and Friends Come to Visit in Franklin, NC

Family and Friends at Pickin on the Square

I love late spring in Franklin, North Carolina. The days are warm, the nights are cool, all the trees are full and green, and there are so many things to do around town with family and friends! This past Saturday evening, we walked up to Main Street with some family and friends who were visiting … Read more

A Saturday Morning in Sanctuary Village – Franklin, NC

This past Saturday morning in Sanctuary Village, I awoke early morning as light made its way through the blinds. The dawn lit up the bird feeder that hangs just outside my porch, where a pair of cardinals were singing. As I stepped out my front door, the first rays of the morning sun were close … Read more

Spring Makers Market in Franklin, NC

2023 Spring Makers Market

Each year, when the frost clears and the trees fill out with endless leaves of green and fragrant blooms, Main Street in Downtown Franklin comes alive with various gatherings and special events. The first large event of the 2023 Season is a newcomer to the area, and it’s sure to delight locals and visitors alike! … Read more

Pickin’ on the Square in Franklin, NC

For the past three decades, the Town of Franklin, North Carolina has sponsored and hosted free Saturday night fun for the whole family on Main Street. On the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, from May to October, Pickin’ on the Square takes place at the Gazebo in front of the courthouse. A popular … Read more

How to Create a Close-Knit Community

Close-knit community Living

Sanctuary Village was designed with the goal of bringing back the big piece that’s missing in the hustle and bustle of today’s world: personal connections. The foundation of the lifestyle our grandparents told us stories about. But how does one revive this lost art and re-create the close-knit community of times passed? Contemporary culture is … Read more

Dog-Friendly Lifestyle in Franklin, NC

Dog-friendly lifestyle in Franklin, NC

Did you know that over 69 million U.S. families live a dog-friendly lifestyle? If you’re one of those families, we don’t have to tell you that dogs are more like members of the family than they are pets. They’re happy to see you even when you’ve had a bad day, and somehow they always manage … Read more

The Perfect Central Location

Aerial photo of Sanctuary Village's perfect central location.

Home is the place where we start our day. It’s the perfect central location. It’s the place where we get ready before heading out into the world. It’s the place where we come back midday to let the dog out or take a rest before going to dinner. And of course, it’s the place we … Read more

Why Living in a Small Mountain Town is Better

Little girl with her mother buying organic vegetables in a tight-knit community.

The United States of America is known for diversity. It’s a melting pot, not just of people, but of landscapes and communities. You can live in a busy metropolis at the top of a high-rise, or you can live in a villa on a quiet beach. You can choose somewhere tropical with sunshine year-round, or … Read more

Winter Recreation in Western North Carolina

Winter recreation includes skiing in Western North Carolina

For those who live in the northern regions of the U.S., winter recreation opportunities are a bit limited. Winter in the north is universally recognized as the time of year to stay inside. Everyone knows that venturing out could get you stuck in trouble. An impassable snow bank, skidding across ice-coated asphalt, or steering through … Read more

The Benefits of Living in Franklin

Downtown Franklin, NC

Franklin, North Carolina is a small town located in the picturesque mountains of Western North Carolina. With a population of just over 3,500, Franklin offers a charming, small-town atmosphere with access to all the amenities and attractions of a larger city. Here are just a few of the benefits of living in Franklin, North Carolina. … Read more

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