We just added a school of rainbow trout to our pond at Laughing Waters, so now we can begin learning more about aquaculture. We got about a hundred all together in four sizes: 6", 8", 10" and 12". We were told they will grow as...
Well we finally took the leap and got an electric car - a Nissan Leaf! We had been wanting one for the last 5 years, but we had to wait until now. We wanted to be sure our micro hydro system was working smoothly first....
Last year we didn’t get a spray of greenery on the signpost at Fern Cove Lane when the Upper Hickory Nut Gorge community group put up its Christmas decorations. It was the first holiday season since the sign had appeared at our entrance to Hickory...
I love the way we embody the Mystery. Encircled by mist, exploring the mystical, We chart new dimensions within us, Roaming the depths together, Embracing this journey with bliss....
It has been an amazing year for wildflowers here in Hickory Nut Gorge with all the rain we have had. Here is a pink lady slipper that appeared recently down by the creek. We've enjoyed seeing trillium, bloodroot, mayapples, wild iris, wild rose, dutchman's britches,...
We have recently improved the micro hydro system at Laughing Waters to increase the amount of renewable energy we are able to generate. We are now producing electricity from the stream at about 2-3 times the amount needed to run the retreat center, with the excess...
Hickory Nut Forest Announces New Lots for Sale
Gerton, NC – Hickory Nut Forest recently added six smaller lots ideal for building a cozy home, cottage, weekend getaway cabin, or even a tree house. By becoming a part of HickoryNutForest, one receives much more than a beautiful mountain home site.
This winter we are working on the microhydro system to improve its efficiency. This week we are increasing the capacity of the silt collection tank, so we can store more water with less turbulence. We are also making a more sturdy metal intake since our wooden one...
We have just cleared a spot next to Hickory Nut Creek for a new Log Cabin. Guests will be able to sit on the porch and enjoy the view and sounds of the waterfalls just above Laughing Waters. Stay tuned for more details. ...