March/April 2011

March/April 2011

A Poplar Idea

With the demise of chestnut trees, so went the reign of bark architecture in the mountains. Today, Chris and Marty McCurry are leading a revival of the historic style.

The Blue House

A vivid West Asheville haven nurtures a mother and daughter’s creative spirits

Lofty Ambition

Benjamin Belton takes his design talents up one flight, creating chic apartments in downtown Morganton

Foreign Affairs

Let local chefs and guides lead you to the wonders of Italian and French cuisine with these delicious tours abroad

Sense of Place

Lorraine Plaxico draws a harmonious union between art and architecture

Cub Scouting

You can help the WNC Nature Center name its new cougar cubs

Gone With the Wind

One of the country's early attempts at harvesting renewable energy began in Boone

Behind the Music

Get to know Doc Watson, just in time for MerleFest

Trailhead

Oconaluftee River Trail

Dig It

A Hickory festival puts the spotlight on Catawba Valley pottery

Halls of History

Tour a few of WNC’s intriguing homes for a greater perspective on our region's early days

Skydiving Stunt

Along the Cherohala Skyway, flying squirrels are reunited

What’s ReHappening?

Black Mountain College’s spirit of creative collaboration lives on during an evening of dining and spontaneous art

Bistro 127

Small Cakes, Big Mission

A bake-off sweetens the battle against cancer

Growing Strong

A crop of North Carolina wineries make it easy (and appealing) to drink local