It's been just over a year now and absolutely love it. My son and I love to also hit Beech in the summer and ride their bike park and we can literally bike over there in just a few miles. Life long dream finally happening.
If we drive non-stop its 415 but we always have to hit Starbucks.
Bout 4.5 hours I think. I'm from the same area I just transplanted full time to Boone ha.
My wife and I say we will be here full time...one day. We still have a kid in the house (17 years old) so the possibility will open up sooner vs later.