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2022 Homeowners Weekend Recap
We had a blast gathering the Bear Lake Reserve family for our 2022 HOA Weekend. From a lovely meal at the mountaintop to a spooky golf tournament, check out some of the highlights from this memorable weekend as we look forward to a bright future together.Homeowners...
Coffee, Cocktails, & Craftmanship with Bear Lake Reserve’s Roast Master Matt King
What’s better than starting your morning with a beautiful mountain sunrise? Starting your morning with a beautiful mountain sunrise paired with a fresh, energizing cup of coffee from Bear N’ Bean. Just like distilling spirits, brewing beer, or baking culinary...
4th of July Recap
We're still reminiscing on all the wonderful memories we made during a fun-filled 4th of July weekend. We saw some outstanding competition at our golf and pickleball tournaments, watched a breathtaking fireworks display at our Festival at The Amphitheater, and enjoyed...
Memorial Day Recap
Memorial Day Weekend at Bear Lake Reserve is always special. We had a wonderful time enjoying the unofficial start of summer with a Celebration at the Amphitheater, a golf tournament benefitting Folds of Honor, a viewing of the original Top Gun under the stars, and...
Easter and Earth Day Recap
It’s been a fun-filled month of April at Bear Lake Reserve! We were treated to near perfect weather and a fantastic turnout of homeowners and guests for our annual Easter festivities as well as our Earth Day clean-up of Shook Cove Road. Check out some of the...
Run with the Bears Recap
Our first annual Run with the Bears charity 5K was a huge success! 54 runners in total braved the windy weather and tricky terrain to complete the course, all while raising money for Western NC’s own Uncomplicated Kitchen. Participants flocked from all...
Watercraft Rentals at The Marina
There’s no denying that Bear Creek Lake is the main attraction at Bear Lake Reserve. Without it, we’d just be “Bear Reserve”! From cruising in a pontoon to kayaking and paddleboarding, there are tons of fun ways to get out and enjoy the water. Our full-service Marina...
Local Favorite Ilda Wins Award as Top Mountain Restaurant
Between Lakeside 54 at the Lake Club and the variety of delicious options throughout Jackson County, foodies might find it difficult to decide where to start when visiting Bear Lake Reserve. One spot we can’t recommend enough is Ilda, a local...
Meet the Bears: Jo-Ann Lefner of The Boutique By The Lake
At Bear Lake Reserve we love getting to know our guests, so we want you to get to know us, too! Introducing our newest series of blog posts: Meet the Bears. Once a month, we’ll chat with one of the many great people that help make all aspects of Bear...
The History of Bear Lake Reserve
Bear Lake Reserve might be a relatively young community, but the land and mountains it calls home are rich with history. From the origins of these ancient mountains to the passing of ownership over the years, read on to explore the history of this beautiful...