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Tour the Italian Renaissance Art and Architecture of a National Treasure

VISITING HOURS FOR SELF GUIDED TOURS:
Monday, 11:00am-12:00pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 3:00pm – 5:00pm

 

The following options for tours are available:

COMPLIMENTARY GUIDED TOURS – Schedule a tour by completing the online form. Tours Available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 1:30pm (These tours take 45 minutes), and immediately after Sunday Masses. Mass times are Saturday, 5:00 p.m., Sunday, 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon (these tours take 25 minutes). Tours of the Basilica of Saint Lawrence must be prescheduled at least two weeks in advance and re-confirmed with the Tour Coordinator before your scheduled visit. Trained Docents (tour guides) are provided unless you make other arrangements with the Tour Coordinator.

SELF-GUIDED TOUR – The brochure, The Art & Architecture of the Basilica of Saint Lawrence, D.M., provides a very informative self-guided tour.  When visiting the Basilica, copies may be found in the side vestibule. You may also download a copy of the brochure HERE

Tours are free but donations are very much appreciated.

 

Church parking is located in the first lot to the west of the Parish Office building and behind the Basilica.  On weekends additional parking available is in the large gated lot across the street.

The Basilica’s parking lots are clearly marked “Church Parking.”  Parishioners and the many Visitors who attend Mass at the Basilica usually find our parking adequate unless they arrive late.  There is no charge for parking to attend daily and weekend Masses, and other church activities.

When visiting the Basilica please pay close attention to our parking lot signage, as parking in non-church lots may result in the unpleasant, expensive experience of having your vehicle towed.  

The Tack Room’s Farm Day 2018

A day for children! Nothing fancy, just good clean fun, well, maybe not so clean! Farm animals, farm games and hotdogs! What more do you need to have fun!? And did I mention it’s a FREE EVENT?! 😀

Free Chick-fil-A Sandwich for Mothers

Happy Mother’s Day! To celebrate please enjoy a Free Chick-fil-A Sandwich from 10:30am-10:00pm on Saturday May 13th! (please mention offer when ordering) First 100 mothers will receive a free carnation! (while supplies last) Thank you for all you do and we hope you enjoy your special day! **one offer per person per day** ** must mention offer when ordering** Only valid at Chick-fil-A Tunnel Rd Drive Thru and Chick-fil-A South Asheville.

Haywood County Schools Art Show

Join us for the Haywood County Schools Art Show on May 23rd – May 25th as K-12 students from across the county showcase their talents.  Artwork on display will feature both two and three dimensional art and represent a variety of mediums.  The event will be held at the Haywood Conference Center (old Hazelwood School Library) from 3:30 – 7:00 pm.

Lake Lure Beach & Water Park

The beach will officially open Saturday, May 25th through Monday, May 27th (Memorial Day Weekend) at 10:00 am. The beach will be open weekends only until Saturday, June 14th,  at which time it will be open seven days per week through Labor Day.

 

The beach by the lake is perhaps one of our community’s most well known landmarks, as visitors and residents visit the beach on a regular basis.

The beach and water park consists of approximately 3-acres and is located in the Town Center.

Like the lake, the beach and water park are owned by the Town of Lake Lure and managed by contractual agreement with a private company, Lake Lure Tours.

Group rates are available. Rental space for a variety of special, corporate, and family events is also an option.

**Lake Lure property owners have free access to the beach. 

Facilities include: 

  • 100 yards of clean, sandy beach and swimming area
  • Ticket office, change area, bathrooms and snacks
  • A water park with water slides and water games
  • Large covered picnic shelter on the beach
  • Individual picnic tables
  • Marked parking for 70 vehicles

Relax under the sun, float on the water, build sand castles, or picnic with family and friends. Lake Lure Beach is the perfect getaway.

For a soaking good time, visit our water park with water slide and water wars.

 

 

  • Minimum height for water slide is 45 in.
  • Children 16 and under must be accompanied by adult.

 

 

Admission Rates

Adults:                                         $9.00

Seniors:                                        $8.00

Kids ages 4-12 and 45″ & taller:    $7.00

Under 4:      Free (when accompanied by adult)

Admission to the water park is included in beach admission price.

UO Terrarium Workshop

Come and create at terrarium at Urban Outfitters, Saturday, May 13 from 1-3pm at 15 Haywood Ave in downtown Asheville — the workshop is benefiting the Asheville Art Museum Scholarship Fund!

Strawberry Picking (by appointment only)

The strawberries are ripe and ready for You Pick at Flying Cloud Farm in Fairview!
Message them from their Facebook page, text them at 828-768-3348, or email flyingcloudfarmnc@gmail.com for an appointment.
“Organic, local, fresh berries, what could be better?”
Containers provided. $15/Gallon.

Creative Kids Yoga and Art on Sunday Mornings (3-8yrs)

Drop off your child on Sunday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 to join Miss Emma as she guides them in a playful yoga practice and a visual arts project at Roots + Wings School of Art and Design

This playful practice helps children increase mind and body awareness, strength, flexibility, focus and creativity.
Miss Emma has over 10 years of experience teaching children in a variety of settings. She holds an NC Teaching License in Elementary Education and a 250hr Yoga Teacher Certification. She can not wait to bring her knowledge, experience and creativity to the community!

*Please check Facebook Page for Schedule Changes

 

Yarn Bombing Art Installation

Purl’s Yarn Emporium has been hard at work yarn bombing Wall Street in downtown Asheville! Be sure to take the kids for a walk to see it all in person!

“Hoping to keep up through holiday parade, perhaps through Thanksgiving. Depends on weather, how things wear, and if they are walking away (stolen).”

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