08/22/2026
A Little Piece of Helene’s Story — Reimagined at Clemontine’s
When Hurricane Helene came through, one of the casualties on our property was this beautiful, BIG walnut tree. We hated the thought of losing it completely, so instead of saying goodbye, we decided to give it a new story.
Local wood carver Michael Robinson worked his magic, transforming what remained of the tree into this sweet momma bear and her baby climbing the trunk. And we think they fit in pretty perfectly at Clemontine’s in Bloom.
Of course, these aren't the only bears you might see around here! If you're lucky during your stay, you just may catch a glimpse of the real thing wandering through the property.
We love that a tree damaged by the storm can remain part of this special place — just in a whole new way. A little reminder that sometimes, even after a storm, something beautiful can remain.
A huge thank you to Michael Robinson for helping us preserve a piece of our property and turn it into something we'll enjoy for years to come.
Interested in having Michael create something special? You can reach him at 828-201-3939.
Book your stay at - https://clemontines.com/book