Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community

11/14/2025

It’s Foundation Friday!

We’ve had an incredible week packed with learning, inspiration and community impact.

✅ Wednesday: Dr. Tasha Woodall and Dr. Will McLean inspired us to rethink healthy aging - focus on building resilience just avoiding frailty. 💪

✅ Thursday: Our amazing partners at Memory Care shared updates on Alzheimer’s prevention and lifestyle changes that make a difference.

✅ Wrapping up the week: We hosted a Project Dignity packing party to provide period products for those in need in WNC. Next party: March—join us!

Let’s keep the momentum going—because aging well starts with knowledge and community!

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day!

Today we stop to honor all those who have faithfully and sacrificially served in the American military. We hope you are able to take a moment and enjoy the beautiful display of flags along our entrance drive, each with the names of veterans who are dear to our hearts.

We also invite you to our Veterans Day Service at 11:00am in the Blue Ridge Room, featuring special guest speaker and Deerfield resident, Major General Warren Edwards (Ret.).

Thank you to all veterans for your service!

11/11/2025

It’s a beautiful frosty evening at Deerfield! Enjoy the serenity of a light snow and stay warm out there.

11/07/2025

FOUNDATION FRIDAY!

Patrick, a Deerfield Team Member since 2009 and one of several employees who grew up in Jamaica and still have family there, reached out to see if our Foundation could do anything to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa. While much of our outreach is focused on aging services, we also care deeply about our employees and how the storms of life affect them and those they love.

We are honored to donate $10,000 to support Episcopal Relief and Development's work on the ground in Jamaica. Thanks to the generosity of donors, the Deerfield Foundation's Mission Advancement Fund can respond in moments like these.

(Patrick is pictured on the left with members of his family.)

11/07/2025

𝑯𝑨𝑷𝑷𝑬𝑵𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑵𝑶𝑾!!
🎨 Resident Craft Fair – Today & Tomorrow!
🗓 Nov 7 & 8 | 10 AM – 3 PM
📍 Blue Ridge Room
Discover amazing handmade crafts at unbeatable prices. You'll find treasures of all kinds: pottery, wood crafts, artwork, cards, scarves, jewelry, and so much more!
Cash or check only.
Don’t miss out—support our Deerfield artisans and find the perfect gift!

10/31/2025

Spooktacular Halloween Bash: The Party is in Full Swing!

10/31/2025

On this Foundation Friday, we are still glowing from Wednesday's beautiful Labyrinth Celebration and Blessing. Chuck Hunner, labyrinth designer and installer joined this group of passionate residents who advocated for and financially supported this effort.

Residents Jeanne and Sally spearheaded this project and graciously shared their personal experiences through prose and poetry, while Chaplain Missy closed our time together with a beautiful blessing. Inclement weather brought the party indoors, but with 40 people in attendance and so much love, it didn't matter one bit.

10/28/2025

After 23 wonderful years of dedicated service and crafting beautiful desserts for the Deerfield community, our beloved Pastry Chef, Zoe Davis, has retired! We had a wonderful time celebrating with her this past week and wish her well.
Her sweet touch will surely be missed around here.

10/24/2025

Wishing you a weekend ahead full of crisp fall air and beautiful views. Here’s a peek at the gorgeous way Asheville is welcoming autumn.

10/20/2025

10/18/2025

This week, residents enjoyed a 2-hour boat tour of Lake Jocassee in South Carolina. It was a beautiful day, perfect for enjoying the stunning scenery and relaxing on the water.

10/17/2025

FOUNDATION FRIDAY!

LeadingAge SC held its first ever Development Summit at Still Hopes Community in Columbia, SC. Michelle Wooley, Executive Director of Deerfield's Foundation co-presented with
Sarah Tipton, President and CEO, Bishop Gadsden Community in Charleston, SC and Danny Sanford, President and CEO, Still Hopes.

Michelle said, "I had so much fun sharing some of what I've learned about building a thriving philanthropy program at a beautiful community like Deerfield! To share the stage with such accomplished industry leaders was an honor and spending a day with other people who are passionate about funding excellence in their communities was educational and inspirational."