553 Lunch Menu

Restaurant hours

553 Restaurant at the Lake Club will be open Friday and Saturday for dinner, May 21 and 22, from 5:00 - 9:00 PM and will begin serving lunch on Wednesday - Friday, May 26, 2009 from 12:00 - 4:00 PM. Dinner will be served each Friday and Saturday night during the summer from 5:00 - 9:00 PM and Sunday Brunch from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Reservations are strongly recommended. Please come by and welcome this fine establishment at the Lake Club.

Boat Storage

TJ's on Highway 107 is now offering outside boat storage. Prices are $60.00 per month or $50.00 per month with a year's contract. T.J. can be reached at 828-293-5110.

Memorial Day Weekend Festivities

Bear Lake Reserve has set aside Saturday, May 29, 2010 to celebrate Memorial Day. Festivities will begin at 1:00 at the Lake Club with Giant Inflatables for the kids; a cookout with grilled foods, salads, full bar, etc.; live music and fun for all. Activities will continue until 7:00 PM. Bring the whole family and friends to enjoy this wonderful celebration.

Wireless Internet Service

Homeowners and Guests,
Wireless Internet Service is now available for your use at the Greeters Cottage and the Lake Club. Should you encounter any problems or have questions, ask one of our associates and they will be happy to help you.

Bear Lake Reserve ablaze with "Flame Azaleas"

Photography by Jerrry Jaynes

Beautiful native azaleas, also called flame azaleas and wild honeysuckle by the locals, dot the landscape this time of year all over Western North Carolina. Native azaleas can reach a height of 15 feet. Drive along Lake Forest Drive at Bear Lake Reserve and you will spot many of these stunning shrubs.

Rusty gets a facelift

Photography by Jerry Jaynes

Shrubs and vines have been trimmed away and "Rusty"can now be seen and photographed from Lake Forest Drive. To locate our old friend, come through the gates, pass the four cottages on the left, travel about 100 yards, and find him nestled in the woods. Poison Ivy stands guard over Rusty, so please just visit from the roadside. Remember the old adage "leaves of three, let them be" anytime you are in the woods. Stop by and say "Hi"on your next visit and if you want more information about the colorful history of Rusty, stop by the Lake Club or Greeters Cottage for an information sheet.