Sweetgrass is one of the High Country's most sought-after gated communities — a 278-acre mountain retreat wrapped around a private, stocked 22-acre trout lake, just minutes from downtown Blowing Rock and steps from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Quick Facts
The Setting
Set between Blowing Rock and Boone at roughly 3,570 feet, Sweetgrass centers on a private, spring-fed lake stocked with rainbow trout, plus thousands of feet of Boone Fork Creek frontage. The community's 278 acres are laced with walking trails and framed by long-range mountain views — and the Blue Ridge Parkway is essentially at the front gate.
Homes & Real Estate
Sweetgrass is a new-home community that is still actively building out, so buyers can choose between existing homes and building custom on a homesite. Architecture leans into classic mountain style — cottage, Adirondack, and timber-frame designs in wood and stone — through a roster of approved High Country builders. Homes generally start in the $400,000s, with vacation-ready residences in the mid-$500,000s and up, and homesites often available from around the low-to-mid $100,000s.*
Amenities & Lifestyle
The lifestyle here is relaxed and outdoors-first. Residents enjoy the private lake for paddling, fishing, and swimming, a community lake house with a kitchen and fireplace, a fitness center, a community dock and kayak launch, and miles of trails. There's no golf-membership requirement — the draw is nature, privacy, and a genuine Blowing Rock address.
Location & Nearby
You're minutes from the shops, galleries, and restaurants of downtown Blowing Rock, about 15–20 minutes from Boone and Appalachian State, and surrounded by Parkway overlooks, hiking, and skiing. It's an easy four-season basecamp for a second home.
Is Sweetgrass Right for You?
Sweetgrass tends to appeal to second-home buyers, retirees, and outdoor lovers who want a low-key, upscale mountain retreat with lake access. Pricing and availability move quickly — reach out below for current Sweetgrass listings and lots.
Exploring the High Country? See our full Blowing Rock area guide and Boone area guide.