July 2012

More Home than Home

Why We Love WNC

There are endless reasons we all fall for the mountains, but one enchants us above all others: This place feels like home in our hearts. Here, five writers share how their deep connections to these hills were forged with Sunday drives, old-time music, wildflower hikes, and through the discovery of inspiration and strength.

Mountain Awakening

Why We Love WNC

There are endless reasons we all fall for the mountains, but one enchants us above all others: This place feels like home in our hearts. Here, five writers share how their deep connections to these hills were forged with Sunday drives, old-time music, wildflower hikes, and through the discovery of inspiration and strength.

Everywhere at Once

Why We Love WNC

There are endless reasons we all fall for the mountains, but one enchants us above all others: This place feels like home in our hearts. Here, five writers share how their deep connections to these hills were forged with Sunday drives, old-time music, wildflower hikes, and through the discovery of inspiration and strength.

Learning the Flowers

Why We Love WNC

There are endless reasons we all fall for the mountains, but one enchants us above all others: This place feels like home in our hearts. Here, five writers share how their deep connections to these hills were forged with Sunday drives, old-time music, wildflower hikes, and through the discovery of inspiration and strength.

Native Daughter

Why We Love WNC

There are endless reasons we all fall for the mountains, but one enchants us above all others: This place feels like home in our hearts. Here, five writers share how their deep connections to these hills were forged with Sunday drives, old-time music, wildflower hikes, and through the discovery of inspiration and strength.

The Whole Truth

In Good Taste

Chef Jason Sellers of Plant dishes on vegan versatility and offers a fresh summer meal

Artisanal

Restaurant Review

Set on the sprawling, manicured grounds of Diamond Creek Golf Club, an unassuming wood building holds a stunning chamber of rough-hewn paneling and beams that reach to the vaulted ceiling.

Scratching the Surface

Artist Profile

Layers of texture and color beautify Deb Karash's vivid art jewelry

Life Strides

Health & Wellness
Horses lead the way to healing and strength for students at Therapeutic Riding of Tryon
 

Family Nest

WNC Home

A mom with a knack for design creates a happy haven with eclectic flair

Hometown Spirit

Local Knowledge

Ann Sharpsteen can’t go anywhere without being recognized as the “I Love Brevard Girl.”

A Lofty Feat

History

The deft engineering of Guilford Nanney created Chimney Rock's first trail system

Sweet Sensation

Quick Bite

Taste a seasonal feast of juicy fruit at the North Carolina Blackberry Festival

Square Roots

Local Knowledge

Three significant patchwork quilts continue to bring recognition to Franklin and Maco Crafts

Red Butt Falls in Panthertown Valley

Outdoors

Round-Trip:5 miles, Difficulty: Moderate

Murphy

Road Trip

Located in the idyllic, far west corner of WNC, Murphy sits on the confluence of the Hiwassee and Valley rivers. Visit the first Friday of each month through November for the Art Walks, when the town is abuzz with activity. While you’re there, check out these hot spots.

Special Delivery

Quick Bite

A new pimento cheese club brings the snack to your doorstep

Cue the Smoke

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Spruce Pine gets saucy with a barbecue and bluegrass festival

Alfresco Affair

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Spread a blanket and uncork one of these versatile picnic wines

True Blue

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Whether it’s blueberry stripes on red, white, and blue Fourth of July cakes or blueberry mojitos, the sweet berry signals the height of summer.

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