2026 WNC Parade of Homes
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Come See the Elk Mountain Home at the 2026 WNC Parade of Homes
Two weekends in October, Western North Carolina opens its doors. The 45th Annual WNC Parade of Homes runs October 17–18 and October 24–25, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. B Three Construction will be there with the Elk Mountain Home — and I will be on site giving personal tours.
The Parade is hosted by the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is a free, self-guided look at new and renovated mountain homes across Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard, Black Mountain, and nearby communities. Come for ideas. Come if you are thinking about a custom build. Or come simply to walk through a house that was designed to live with the land it sits on.
The house
The Elk Mountain Home is at 502 Elk Mountain Scenic Highway, Asheville, NC 28804. It is an original design by John Rogers, FAIA, who spent fifty years practicing architecture around the country and especially here in Western North Carolina. It was an honor to build one of his projects with our own company.
This is a family home site. The plan brings together sunlight, natural materials, open living, and outdoor rooms so the house feels comfortable and refined rather than showy. Vaulted ceilings and wide, high glazing pull the treetops inside. Horizontal bands wrap the main living areas and carry accent lighting. The back porch looks out over Herron Cove.
A few things I hope you notice when you walk through:
The gable windows. They are the design feature I am most excited about in this home. They look especially strong against the trellises John designed to divide the ceiling space from the living space.
Indoor and outdoor as one room. A covered deck, an open deck off the primary bedroom, and the whole living space join through large sliding glass doors. The view north is both the house and the countryside.
A full-length glass north wall overlooking the porch.
A vaulted timber-frame ceiling, with oak and fir paneled walls, ceilings, and floors.
A galley kitchen with granite countertops and island seating, and a fireplace under those full-height gable windows.
A walk-out basement, ready for future finished bedrooms and living space.
See how sunlight, natural materials, and open planning work together with outdoor living. That is the point of opening the house.
How to visit
When: Saturday and Sunday, October 17–18 and October 24–25, 2026 Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cost: Free and open to the public Tours: Self-guided. Bruce Fleming, the builder, will be giving personal tours of the home.
Directions: From Interstate 240, take the Merrimon Avenue Exit 5A north from Asheville. Turn right on Beaverdam Road. Turn left on Elk Mountain Scenic Highway. Turn left into the driveway at 502 Elk Mountain Scenic Highway. Please park to the right along the driveway, and leave the parking area at the house for turnaround space.
Homes on the Parade can also be explored online at wncparadeofhomes.com.
A short walk-through of the Elk Mountain Home is on our YouTube channel: B Three Construction: Parade of Homes 2026.
Build beautifully
For each client’s vision we offer experience, clear procedures, skilled tradesmen, and careful scheduling. We put the homeowner in command while we take the wheel. The aim is to build beautifully and add real lasting value to the homes, towns, and countryside of Western North Carolina.
If you are gathering design ideas or considering a custom build, come walk the Elk Mountain Home with us. Join us for the Parade — and I’ll show you.
