by Jim Stratigos | Jan 10, 2016 | Balsam social
If you have not heard of the Steep Canyon Rangers you should know that the band’s lead singer and acoustic guitar guru, Woody Platt is the son of Al Platt, the world famous architect responsible for designing many homes at Balsam Mountain Preserve. The Rangers...
by Jim Stratigos | Jan 1, 2016 | Balsam social
The crowd walking the back 9 got a treat today when I managed to crash my drone multiple times before landing it in a tree! Thanks to the arm of Bill Boone and a handy water bottle it was safely recovered! I did manage to snap some photos from its camera before the...
by Jim Stratigos | Jul 27, 2014 | Balsam social, Nature
Sounds like the punch line to a bad joke but its just the highlights of a summer weekend at Balsam Mountain Preserve. First the good food – hats off to Melissa and the staff of the Boarding House for a wonderful meal at the seafood buffet Friday night. Other...
by Jim Stratigos | Jan 4, 2014 | Balsam social
Wow! What a party. Hats off to Melissa and our outstanding staff at the Boarding House for putting on a fantastic event Tuesday night. Banks and Shane played a great repertoire of golden oldies, the food was fantastic and everyone was dancing the night away. John Gill...
by Jim Stratigos | Jul 21, 2013 | Balsam social
The old farts ruled the mountain last night at the ’53’rs Party’ at Balsam Mountain Preserve. With over 120 folks registered and a dynamite band from Charlotte the night was really rockin’. Check out the video Barbara Huse made of Louise...
