Holidays

All Aglow

December 1, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Happy Holidays from Somersby Park. We love to shine.

Beauty

Colorful November

November 10, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Blazes of yellow and red fill the mountainsides of Somersby Park with beautiful Carolina blue skies above.

Beauty, Construction

Awesome Autumn

October 20, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Colors are abound with crisp cool mornings and warm sunny afternoons. The scenes and smells of October fill the air in Somersby Park. Plan to join us. Lots are available and new home construction is underway.

Events

Summer Gathering

September 5, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Somersby Park men usually gather every first and third Mondays for breakfast at various Henderson County restaurants. This summer due to the pandemic, the group met at the ponds bringing their own hot coffee, vittles and lots of fun stories to share.

SP Men’s Breakfast

Cool Summer

August 7, 2020 admin 1 Comment

Lots of cool mornings and evening showers sum up the summer of 2020. Residents enjoy walks, back deck dinners and social distanced gatherings. But most of all, neighbors are thankful to wake up everyday to Somersby Park beauty.

Beauty

Pathway Scenery

June 30, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Somersby Park resident Rosalyn captured some magical moments while on her walk along our trails. She wants to share with you. If you don’t live here, perhaps this will entice you to join us someday as Somersby Park is a great place to call home.

Beauty

Saharan Dust

June 28, 2020 admin Leave a comment

A massive cloud of dust from the Sahara Desert arrived in the North Carolina mountains as it traveled across the Atlantic Ocean. The phenomenon happens every year but the 2020 version is especially large and imposing, However the act of Mother Nature created some memorable moments captured by some of Somersby Park residents. Thanks to Kristen and Dan.

Construction

Trails System Update

May 13, 2020 admin 2 Comments

Trail improvements are now complete in Somersby Park. Hikers will notice the new steps to Dee’s Memorial Trail on Somersby Parkway.

These improvements join the new steps and railings installed on the upper end of Bonehead Ascension Trail and to the entrance of Bacchus’ Run Trail across from the intersection of Thistlewind Trail road.

The trails have also been treated to keep the trails clear of growth for the growing season. The work has been completed as part of the Common Area Committee work plan for 2020, approved by the Board and ratified in the budget at the annual meeting this year.

Residents should be aware that the upper part of Bacchus’ Run Trail on Somersby Parkway near the intersection of Ladys Fern Trail is not being improved at this time because of erosion further down the trail.

For all of us confined to our homes at this time due to COVID-19 health concerns, a nice walk involves Bonehead Ascension Trail beginning from the parking lot above the first pond and continues to the top of Bacchus’ Run Trail to Thistlewind Trail road. Proceed to the improved entrance way as Bacchus’ Run Trail continues into the woods. Enjoy the hike as it merges with Domber’s Sunset Trail to the lower end of Ladys Fern Trail. You can return either by the roads or loop back.

Construction

Pond improvements

May 7, 2020 admin 1 Comment

The residents of Somersby Park are fortunate to enjoy four ponds near the entrance to the community. The area is surrounded by walking trails, observation piers, picnic tables and waterfalls. Spearheaded by the Common Area Committee, work is underway to clean the first pond that is naturally fed by a mountain creek. Fish and wildlife were removed before silt and other material started to be hauled away. 40 truck loads will be necessary to move the material to a location where it will be spread out and re-vegetated. Such a project renews Somersby Park’s commitment to preserve natural beauty for all residents to enjoy for years to come.