A Dream... A Hope... A Reality... W$&'*k' i4'Q$(0&&' &*&. Div.Sch. HQ 1063 T47 1993 A History BOB TERRELL by Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2013 http://archive.org/details/givensestatesuniOOterr A Dream . . . AA Hope ... A ... Reality Qivtns Estates UNITED METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY A ... History BOB TERRELL ^ 1993 Givens Estates, Inc. Sweeten Creek Road Asheville. NC 28803 (704) 274-4800 © 1993 Glvens Estates, Inc. All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce any material without the express written permission of the publisher, Glvens Estates, Inc., Sweeten Creek Road, Ashevllle, NC 28803 (Tel: 704/273-4800) except for brief excerpts to be used in reviews and references to this book. Printed in the United States of America Givens Estates There's beauty for the eyes to see. . . From wooded grounds the squirrels dart Across the lawns on every part. Three little brooks run here and there, And flower beds are everywhere. Through tall and aging trees are seen The mountain tops in summer's green. A clear cold spring flows night and day To nourish ponds where wild ducks play. Mid such content fondly gaze I On my geraniums ablaze. Every treasure of nature relates To our dearly loved Givens Estates. There's beauty for the heart to feel. . . Our faith and friendships flourish here With care and kindness. Year by year We give support to those in need, Combining cheerfulness with deed. The joy and love, worth more than gold, Come back to us full sevenfold. Every spiritual treasure relates To our dearly loved Givens Estates. All that I see - all that I feel - are facets of the sweet appeal at Givens Estates. Poem by Mary Hodsdon Shaw whom to gratitude is expressed for making this project possible. Contents The Pioneers 1. 1 2. The Dream 5 3. Patience i7 4. Down to Business 26 5. Dr. and Mrs. Givens 43 6. The Early Years 60 Making Happen 66 7. It 8. A Commitment 81 9. Asbury Hall 90 Campus 94 10. Life 11. The Vision Realized 103 12. Inclusive Place 115