Lake Eden Retreat

10/05/2026

The Barn at Lake Eden got all dressed up for a party this past weekend! Great work Events by Kiersa, even leading the 2nd line parade up to cocktail hour from the ceremony.

09/27/2026

Perfect day for a wedding and celebration by the full moon light!

09/27/2026

Some days are just perfectly suited to a celebration. Bright sunny skies, gorgeous early Fall temps and a full moon rising up over the mountains and lake as evening set in. All wrapped up around a toasty bonfire. What a fantastic wedding day it was.

09/24/2026

Every time we hear David Silver talk about the Barn and farm history with such passion it makes us smile with joy that someone can love this place as much as we do!

Join us for an Author Talk: The Farm at Black Mountain College by David Silver at the Pack Memorial Library on Thursday, October 1, 2026 from 10:00am–11:00am! This free event is presented in partnership with Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center and the 16th Annual ReVIEWING Black Mountain College International Conference.

While many people know about Black Mountain College, few know about its farms—both at Blue Ridge and Lake Eden campuses. These farms were started and sustained by (mostly) students, served to save the college money and help build community, and for a while, especially during World War II, supplied the college with most of its food. Significantly, the college learned how to farm from local farmers, including those with the Asheville Farm School (now Warren Wilson College) and the nearby Mountain Test Farm.

Join David Silver, professor at the University of San Francisco and author of The Farm at Black Mountain College, as he shares insights and stories about food and farming at Black Mountain College.

About David Silver
David Silver is a professor of environmental studies and urban agriculture at the University of San Francisco, where he also works with the USF Community Garden, USF Food Pantry, and USF Seed Library. Recently, David published The Farm at Black Mountain College (Atelier Éditions and the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, 2024), a result of over a decade of research, and he is currently working on a new storytelling project titled "Black Mountain College in San Francisco."

About Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center
The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center (BMCM+AC) preserves and continues the legacy of educational and artistic innovation of Black Mountain College (BMC). We achieve our mission through collection, conservation, and educational activities including exhibitions, publications, and public programs.

About Buncombe County Special Collections
The Buncombe County Special Collections Library (formerly the North Carolina Room) is located on the lower level of Pack Memorial Library in Downtown Asheville. Buncombe County Special Collections preserves and provides access to archives and reference materials about the social, cultural, and natural history of Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina.

Learn more about the event on the Buncombe County Library website at https://buncombe.librarycalendar.com/bmc-farm

08/30/2026

Hope you’re as excited as we are to see so many familiar and new faces back out at Lake Eden this October!

07/29/2026

To say we are excited to host the Bernese Mountain Dog skills trials next Spring would be a significant understatement. So when asked if some pups could come out for a photo shoot it was pretty much a can’t miss appointment on our schedule. Even more fun is that they’ve agreed to bring out a group for a celebrity meet, greet (and pet of course) on Sunday of our upcoming Lake Eden Reunion + "Live Life Like a Festival" Book Launch this October along with a pooch parade across the grounds!

07/20/2026

NEW EPISODE: Episode #35 featuring Leigh Maher
Leigh Maher, longtime event producer at Lake Eden in Black Mountain, shares how a childhood in a Western Massachusetts mill town, an unexpected post-9/11 life change, and years helping shape LEAF Festival reveal the people, history, and community that make a place truly come alive.
🎧 https://tinyurl.com/yyf6u7dv

START FROM THE BEGINNING: Episode #2 featuring Chief John Coffey
Black Mountain Fire Chief Coffey shares how a teenage volunteer firefighting opportunity sparked a lifelong career in emergency services, leading him through paramedicine and law enforcement to his current role serving the Swannanoa Valley.
🎧 https://tinyurl.com/4a4c7tkr

Whether you're following along with our newest conversations or discovering Exploring the Valley from the very beginning, every episode celebrates the people, businesses, and organizations that make our community so special.
Which episode are you listening to first—our newest release or the throwback?

07/17/2026

What fun to share to share some of the wonderful art history of Lake Eden with the folks from Sktchy while hosting a day of creativity and expression at Mountain Stream Lodge as part of their 5 day artistic retreat.
To learn more about their online courses and offerings visit
https://www.sktchy.com
And of course let us know if you’re looking for someplace to host your own gathering!

07/02/2026

06/17/2026