Community Partners
N.C. Arboretum
B.B. Barns is proud to support the N.C. Arboretum. Nestled in one of the most botanically diverse and beautiful natural settings in America, the Arboretum offers engaging outdoor and indoor exhibits. It is a cornerstone of education and business development in the southern Appalachian Mountains.
Every year B.B. Barns sponsors Speaking of Gardening, a symposium for horticultural professionals and gardening enthusiasts held at the N.C. Artboretum
Find out more, and sign up for this year's Speaking of Gardening symposium.
Mountain Play Lodge
B.B. Barns is excited to announce our new neighbors. Located right next door to our garden center, Mountain Play Lodge is an indoor play space for kids up to age 12.
When you're visiting the B.B. Barns garden center, be sure to pop in to see the stimulating and fun facility.
Visit www.mountainplaylodge.com to find out more.
Asheville Bravo Concerts
Asheville Bravo Concerts has been bringing the world's finest entertainment to Western North Carolina since 1932. As a non-profit organization consistently presenting international acclaimed performers of classical music, opera, and ballet, the longevity of Asheville Bravo concerts continues to heighten the arts experience for all.
Every October we are pleased to host Arts in the Garden, an afternoon garden party benefiting this great community institution.
Find out more about Asheville Bravo Concerts.
Mountain Song Festival
B.B. Barns is proud to be a sponsor of the Mountain Song Festival in Brevard, NC.
Mountain Song Festival was inspired by our local youth. It will help fund the Boys and Girls Club of Transylvania County and also facilitate educational opportunities for children and adults.
For information about the Boys and Girls Club of Transylvania County please call 828-885-7800.
Click to find out more about Mountain Song Festival.
Rathbun Center
The Rathbun Center is a non-profit corporation that provides lodging and other supportive services in a "home like" environment, free of charge, for patients and or their caregivers coming into Asheville, North Carolina for medical treatment. Nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina, The Rathbun Center awaits as a house of comfort, hope, support, and love.
B.B. Barns is pleased to host a benefit garden party at our garden center for the Rathbun Center.
Click to find out more about the Rathbun Center.
Camp Merri-Mac
Merri-Mac is a Christian summer camp for girls located in Black Mountain, North Carolina.
Summer at Merri-Mac is packed with new opportunities - fun activities, new skills, and great trips. Even more important, a summer with us is filled with meaningful friendships, personal growth, and individual attention.
