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

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

Multigenerational Homes are Beneficial, But Are They Realistic?

Multigenerational homes are a growing trend in today’s modern culture, with ~20% of Americans currently choosing this living option. The term refers to a house in which more than one generation of a family lives together under the same roof. It may include parents living in the same home with their children and perhaps even … 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

Blue Ridge and Balsam Gap are Now Available in Downtown Franklin, NC

The Balsam Gap at twilight is now available,

We are excited to announce that our Blue Ridge and Balsam Gap homes are both now completed. Both homes are available  for sale in downtown Franklin, NC! We have put a lot of time and thought into every detail of these homes to create the perfect mountain abodes in a wonderfully inviting community, and we’re … Read more

Why You Should Retire in North Carolina?

North Carolina Flag

For a large portion of our lives, most of us have a day (or night) job that pays the bills and allows us to save up for the future. Of course, everyone envisions a different future for themselves and for their families, but almost everyone sees retirement somewhere in their plans. It’s that time in … 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

Sanctuary Village Welcomes Our First Resident

Cowee Creek at 23 Market Street in Franklin, NC

Picture a mountain cottage on a quiet street, built in the classic arts and crafts style architecture of Franklin, North Carolina. It’s the perfect location. Close enough to walk to the shops and restaurants in historic downtown, but just far enough away to provide peace and serenity on the spacious front porch. This describes Sanctuary … Read more

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