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Southern Living and Whisper Mountain developers have selected Mission Children’s Hospital in Asheville to be the recipient of a portion of the proceeds from its eco-friendly 2008 Southern Living Idea House.
Mission Children’s Hospital offers advanced care for newborns, children and adolescents, with 113 inpatient pediatric beds in four specialized units, and comprehensive outpatient services. The care is directed by physicians representing more than 20 pediatric subspecialties.
The developer of Whisper Mountain, Charles Ball, has asked that all money raised go to the autism program at Mission Children’s Hospital. “We know that Mission Children’s Hospital is making their care and treatment a priority, and we are proud to support that work.” “We are very excited to have been chosen by Whisper Mountain developers and Southern Living to be a part of this unique Idea House,” said Susan Mims, MD, Medical Director of Mission Children’s Hospital. “We’re especially pleased that Charlie has designated this donation to go to our autism program. Autism Spectrum Disorders are now affecting one child in 150, and Mission is working to expand and adapt our program to meet this need. This will help us continue that mission.” The 2008 Southern Living Idea House in Whisper Mountain will be a farmhouse-style home with complementary outbuildings – including a detached garage, cistern “pump house” and more. The home’s many eco-friendly features will include: solar thermal and solar photovoltaic panels, rain water catchment and grey water system, radiant heated floor, tankless water heater, use of recycled metal, native species landscaping, Energy Star appliances and much more. Whisper Mountain has partnered with EcoBuilders, Inc., an Asheville green builder to create this unique home, which will showcase the very latest in sustainability options for anyone looking to upgrade or build in harmony with their surrounding environment. The house will be open for public tours June 21- October 12. Hours of operation will be Wednesday – Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Tickets are $5, and may be purchased on site. The house will be closed for public tours each Monday and Tuesday. Once the house closes for public tours, it will be for sale and marketed through EcoHouse Realty, www.ecohouserealty.com. (Images provided by 2008 Southern Living, artist Miles Melton, and EcoBuilders.)
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