In today's hectic world, there is still a place where things slow down long enough for you to take in a deep breath along with a view. A place where neighbors share conversations over a porch railing and families gather for dinner and talk about the day. A place where we can be inspired again. A community we call home. A place we call Breakaway.

Each fall when I was a child, my family would visit the awe-inspiring Appalachian Mountains. We would play in the streams, hike up to the tops of peaks and hang out in the quaint towns of Tennessee and North Carolina. After reconnecting with each other and the important things in life, we would return to our lives, until the following fall when we would again replenish our souls in the mountains.

The mountains will forever hold a certain majestic pull over me; I've always counted on them to take me away from the demands of life. Today, the mountains offer relaxation and rejuvenation for me and my family; they are a reminder of a simpler life and the ease of childhood. These feelings inspired us to return to the mountains and create a place worthy of our memories and experiences.

We came here to create a place where we can enjoy the simple pleasures: cool mountain breezes, morning walks, making new friends and reconnecting with family and with ourselves. Whether for a weekend, week or a lifetime, we hope you will join us in creating a place that reminds us of what life can be. Welcome to Breakaway.

- Steve & Julie Martin