We have finally had three days of rain in Brevard and it is good to see the rivers and waterfalls running again. The fishermen seem to be happy with the rain and the Davidson River was a popular place this evening; I saw one man carrying a trout that must have been at least twenty inches long.

The fall colour is late this year, but despite prediction of a poor showing due to the drought, I think we are going to be pleasantly surprised. I was mountain biking today on Bennett Gap trail and the views of the ridge up towards the parkway were spectacular in the evening sun. There was a good mix of reds and yellows, and in another ten days or so I think we will have a better display down here in town.

At the Red House we are busy preparing for the winter season and are planning to add a wood stove in the living room so that guests can enjoy a fire and hot chocolate after a day outdoors. We are also hoping to add gas log fires in one or two of the rooms this year to make them more cozy in the winter months.

Our off season rates start at the beginning of December just in time for those Christmas shopping trips to Brevard and will offer great value for money especially as they will include the hot chocolate and I will have split the wood for the fire.

Hope to see you soon.

Daniel, Tracie and Emily