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I have been glued to this forum trying to learn about how people feel about WNC mountain life in particular Brevard. I am American, born and raised in the northeast and now live and work in Ethiopia. I am also married to an Ethiopian and we have 2 beautiful daughters. It is now time to buy something in the states where we can spend our summers. I have always loved the idea of mountain life but what would that be like for us as a mixed family?
I don't live in Brevard, but imo, you would not encounter any disparaging remarks, and the usual western NC style of live & let live would prevail, there and most anywhere in western NC.
GL, mD
I have been glued to this forum trying to learn about how people feel about WNC mountain life in particular Brevard. I am American, born and raised in the northeast and now live and work in Ethiopia. I am also married to an Ethiopian and we have 2 beautiful daughters. It is now time to buy something in the states where we can spend our summers. I have always loved the idea of mountain life but what would that be like for us as a mixed family?
What are your reasons for choosing Brevard? Depending on the age of your daughters, it can be an isolating location. Mostly a retirement area. Why not consider something closer to Asheville where there is more to do; entertainment, shopping, culture, and so forth. www.romanticasheville.com is a very informative website on things to do in and around Asheville and in general, western NC events. I would want to be within a 10 to 15 mile radius of Asheville to enjoy everything there is to offer in the summer months.
We're considering a second home in the area, and my wife quite likes Brevard, particularly for its range of outdoor activities, conservation activities, etc. Asheville too pricey for us. But for kids, I could see some advantages there. It has a liberal rep. Brevard a bit less so, but not as conservative as say, Hendersonville, I gather (I realize these are all generalities). Brevard is small enough that I assume you have a specific reason to ask about just that town, and not the many others in the area.
Brevard has mixed race families and they don't seem to have any problems. Brevard is pretty accepting. There is a family from Angola living there and they like it a lot.
There shouldn't be any problem. It's a culture where people tend to mind their own business.
They get all kinds of tourists there, so it's not like they've never seen a mixed couple. Also, unlike most mountain towns, historically there has been a black population in Brevard from way back.
Thanks for the insight folks - Brevard is just one of many locations - alot to consider, and im looking forward to a good scouting trip this summer to learn more.
We're considering a second home in the area, and my wife quite likes Brevard, particularly for its range of outdoor activities, conservation activities, etc. Asheville too pricey for us. But for kids, I could see some advantages there. It has a liberal rep. Brevard a bit less so, but not as conservative as say, Hendersonville, I gather (I realize these are all generalities). Brevard is small enough that I assume you have a specific reason to ask about just that town, and not the many others in the area.
I live in Brevard and, it is not as isolated as some people would have you believe. it's a great place to raise children and, there are a lot of fun things to do here. any place that you may choose to live, is only as good as you make it.
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