Mystic Lands is a restorative treasure for generations to come

The strength of trees can be cathartic. Reaching for the sunlight. Absorbing the gift of rain. Stretching unseen roots so deep and wide. They envelope us on our darkest days to remind us how we have survived, weathered every storm, and will stand to see new mornings.After the anguish of 9/11, Ami Shinitzky found the antidote to the madness of the world while traveling by motorcycle through Western North Carolina, along Lake Nantahala, through the National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

He discovered the beauty of God’s earth to be, quite simply, mystical, the simple joy of life. When he returned here to find a home, the concept for Mystic Lands was born — “a restorative green oasis at the epicenter of the jewel of Western North Carolina.” What began as dream for Ami is now 250 acres and three neighborhoods – each individual in its terrain, but together they create a land of plenty. Mystic Forest, Mystic Ridge and Mystic River offer a complete recreational paradise. “Like a family of communities,” says Ami, “they each have a distinct personality but share the parents’ values.”

Private Mountain Communities welcomes Mystic Lands to our buyer’s resource and recommends that you explore this low-density neighborhood triad while excellent opportunities still are available.

Enveloped by the wonders of nature.

Here in Swain County, is an area so rich in natural beauty, you can’t help but be in awe of it all. “I was truly taken aback when I first experienced the area,” says Shinitzky, “I thought I had to go out West to find this kind of grandeur.”

In fact, the area surrounding Mystic Lands includes a half-million acres of national parks and forests with spectacular lakes including Nantahala, Fontana and Santeetlah, more than 200 waterfalls, an entrance to the Appalachian Trail, along with the Blue Ridge Parkway. You can hike, bike, kayak, fish, ride and ski to your heart’s content.

The lure of the area extends beyond outdoor adventure. Nearby towns, including Waynesville, Cashiers and Highlands offer antiquing, boutique shopping and a wide range of fine dining. For the ultimate in entertainment, the nearby Cherokee Nation casinos feature headline performers.

This area is perfect for a weekend retreat, a summer oasis or a place to spend every day of the year. Located just two and a half hours from Atlanta and little more than an hour from Asheville, with its international airport, your escape route to serenity is always ready and waiting.