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With birds in mind, one woodcrafter captures history in miniature
... his pieces capture hints of life that might surround each home. For instance, a modest farmhouse features a stack of matchstick-size logs ... Jennifer Haynes ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  ARTS & EVENTS ...
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.
... but one enchants us above all others: This place feels like home in our hearts. Here, five writers share how their deep connections to ... Tommy Hays PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
What’s ahead for home design in 2023
... Spring 2023 What’s ahead for home design in 2023 The pandemic has left an indelible impression ... WRITER:  WNC Staff PHOTOGRAPHER:  Anastasiia Ostapovich; Keith ...
It took a seven-year hunt and a major renovation, but Christine and Rick Mack can finally enjoy their Highlands getaway, far from the bustle of Atlanta
... pilgrimages from the Atlanta community of Buckhead to the home of Christine’s best friend, Patricia, on Mirror Lake. “We just fell in ... to leave Atlanta behind.” WRITER:  WNC Staff PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  ...
Author Tom Robbins returns to Blowing Rock
... It’s been more than 70 years since Tom Robbins has been home—to Blowing Rock, that is. Long based in Washington, the author, who’s ... Kyle Sherard PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff RESOURCES:  ...
Shopportunities abound at new retail stores devoted to the home
... Shopportunities abound at new retail stores devoted to the home Platt Home (pictured above) In WNC, the name Platt may be synonymous with architecture. And indeed, the ...
The New Blue Ridge Cookbook blends the area’s culinary past and future
... —Kate Mackay WRITER:  WNC Staff PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP ...
Will a commitment-phobe ever discover the ideal Asheville house? Find out
... hunter, never a homeowner. While most people measure their home searches in terms of months. My husband and I count ours in years—six to ... Rita Larkin PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP ...
Three eco-focused interior designers appoint a 1920s rehab with sustainable styles
... updates with sustainability in mind. So all of us at WNC felt a bit like giddy buyers who’d found “the one” when Erik ... property on Brevard Road in West Asheville. Through Urban Home Revival, the company Erik owns with his wife, Karen, the couple bought a ...
Touring Asheville with Jude Law, a local writer ponders the weight of Thomas Wolfe
... to which Law commented, “That’s a bit of a ways from home,” and then on to First Presbyterian Church, where Wolfe’s funeral took ... Laura Hope-Gill PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP ...
Discover handmade creations in this haven for artists
... Melissa C. Smith PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff KEYWORD TAGS:  cheese gallery ...
... how my father must have looked walking up the dusty road to home after four years of war, a man in a uniform, but still a skinny mountain ... Gary Carter PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
Custom designs from local makers
... and sizes to coordinate with your kitchen, bathroom, or home design, Optic Wrap Pendants by Lexington Glassworks have seeded shades ... thebrightangle.com   WRITER:  WNC Staff PHOTOGRAPHER:  Courtesy of Lexington Glassworks; ...
An Ashevillian finds a relaxing getaway just outside her front door
... suspect there are hundreds, if not thousands, of year-round WNC residents who oh-so-quietly rank a front porch—or back deck—at the top ... WRITER:  Nan Chase PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
From family weekend getaways to the partying antics of rock stars, this Bat Cave inn was built to house good times
... roll’s more notorious names. According to Bo, the secluded home—just a few ridgelines away from Chimney Rock Park—served as a getaway ... Steve Mann ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS ...
... artist Click here to go to the On the Verge Home Page WRITER:  WNC Staff PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  ...
... artist Click here to go to the On the Verge Home Page WRITER:  Angie Newsome PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP ...
... artist Click here to go to the On the Verge Home Page WRITER:  Eric Seeger PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP ...
... of her children’s craft sessions in her suburban Atlanta home when she learned something new about herself. As she poured some unused ... Eric Seeger PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP ...
... Open publication - Free publishing - More home WRITER:  WNC Staff PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  ...
... Open publication - Free publishing - More home WRITER:  WNC Staff PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  ...
Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture, a WNC nonprofit, shares regional recipes from its members
... Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture, a WNC nonprofit, shares regional recipes from its members Blue Ridge ...
... artist Click here to go to the On the Verge Home Page WRITER:  Brian Gallagher PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP ...
... artist Click here to go to the On the Verge Home Page WRITER:  Brian Gallagher PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP ...
... of Warehouse 2120 in Hickory divulges her love for rescued home goods and eclectic art.     ... WRITER:  WNC Staff PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  ...
Clear views Architect Rob Carlton designed the home to take advantage of views of the sky above and valley below.
... Clear views Architect Rob Carlton designed the home to take advantage of views of the sky above and valley below. ... HOME & SHOPPING FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  WNC Home KEYWORD TAGS:  Home home design ...
In this classic mid-century Bert King home, the interior reflects a meaningful vision for the world outside
... In this classic mid-century Bert King home, the interior reflects a meaningful vision for the world outside ... HOME & SHOPPING FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  WNC Home KEYWORD TAGS:  Home design mountain ...
An Asheville designer brings bold shapes and colors to home textiles
... An Asheville designer brings bold shapes and colors to home textiles It all started with a shower curtain, or really a ... Sarah Weiffenbach ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  STYLE & DESIGN ...
... artist Click here to go to the On the Verge Home Page WRITER:  Melissa C. Smith PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP ...
A Cashiers home tells the tale of a love affair with primitive art
... June 2010 A Cashiers home tells the tale of a love affair with primitive art Only a ... seriously.” To recommend a home to be featured in WNC, contact Home Editor Angie Newsome at homes@wncmagazine.com . ...
... artist Click here to go to the On the Verge Home Page WRITER:  Melissa C. Smith PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP ...
... artist Click here to go to the On the Verge Home Page WRITER:  Eric Seeger PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP ...
This year, interiors trends reflect a world happily cocooning at home, says Asheville designer Talli Roberts
... year, interiors trends reflect a world happily cocooning at home, says Asheville designer Talli Roberts Latest Fashion ... FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  Home & Garden WNC Home KEYWORD TAGS:  Home design interior ...
An innovative solar home design causes a win-win-win
... March 2014 An innovative solar home design causes a win-win-win After the leading-edge Solar ... Rebecca Sulock PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff RESOURCES:  ...
... to the death. 7 The number of filming locations in WNC, including Asheville’s North Fork Watershed, DuPont State Forest, the ... at 12 Bones Smokehouse in Asheville. The city served as home base during filming. 3 The number of rattlesnakes caught on set ...
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... spark a revamp, new build, or fresh approach for your own home. WRITER:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  HOME & SHOPPING ...
Local groups put the fun in fungi
... of the Woods, and subtly colored Blewits. You can take them home to eat or, in some cases, enjoy them cooked up on-site. A commercial ... his own farm and at a variety of private residences across WNC. Carter teaches folks how to photograph mushrooms to identify them—and ...
Home industry news from across the mountains
... NEW TAX:  Winter 2022 Home industry news from across the mountains Novel concept: ... In September, two record-breaking homes sales went down in WNC, and one local real estate agent played key roles in both: Premier ...
Post meets beam to create a timber frame home worthy of housing an eclectic collection of antiques
... Post meets beam to create a timber frame home worthy of housing an eclectic collection of antiques If you ... Gil Stose ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  STYLE & DESIGN ...
Visit the handmade expo and go crafty with your home design
... Visit the handmade expo and go crafty with your home design The most notable architectural and design elements in ... & Design Expo aims to bring more soul to homes in WNC. Presented by HandMade in America, an organization that works to build ...
Designer Talli Roberts uncovers the hidden potential in a dream home in Asheville’s Ramble community
... Talli Roberts uncovers the hidden potential in a dream home in Asheville’s Ramble community The location was perfect. ... Textura. Much of the original artwork in the home comes from WNC galleries including Haen Gallery and Blue Spiral 1, with paintings by ...
New studies show mountainous rental costs in WNC
... New studies show mountainous rental costs in WNC Over the years, Asheville has become iconic for its bustling ... are less likely to be able to afford to purchase a home. In WNC, 49.1% of minority households earn less than $40,000 per year, ...
... An architect dad takes the family home to the next level with an airy attic revamp. What’s a family to do ... Christopher Shane ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  STYLE & DESIGN ...
An architect/builder couple bring their 1960s contemporary home into the new millennium
... An architect/builder couple bring their 1960s contemporary home into the new millennium Yumiko and Tom Virant bought their ... David Dietrich ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  STYLE & DESIGN ...
Brandy Bowman’s shop, Collected, showcases a stellar home décor anthology inside petite digs in Marion
... Brandy Bowman’s shop, Collected, showcases a stellar home décor anthology inside petite digs in Marion Sitting among ... Chaplin & Chris Council ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  STYLE & DESIGN ...
Local restaurants vie for first prize in the Best Dish contest
... before the winners are announced in October. On the home front, nine WNC restaurants hope to claim the culinary bragging rights and $500 grand ...
You can help the WNC Nature Center name its new cougar cubs
... March 2011 You can help the WNC Nature Center name its new cougar cubs Olive and obi-wan, ... Curator Lauren Pearson made a cross-country flight to bring home the shy, but curious, five-pound cats. Now five months old and weighing ...
An expansive account of Grandfather Mountain’s unique history and offerings
... photo-journalist, author, hiking expert, and frequent WNC magazine contributor—adds to his growing body of indispensable North ... most prominent tourist destinations in North Carolina and home to one of the largest annual Highland Games events in North America. ...
Smart companions for your next cookout
... Grill Daddy steam grill cleaner $17 from Home Tech - The Kitchen Shop, Waynesville, (828) 452-7672 Pigtail food ... www.thedrysink.com WRITER:  WNC Staff PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  ...
Perched on a ridge, the award-winning design of this mountain home is anything but rustic
... on a ridge, the award-winning design of this mountain home is anything but rustic Clouds drift past, the sun sets behind ... HOME & SHOPPING FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  WNC Home KEYWORD TAGS:  Home design mountain ...
Wilma Dykeman’s posthumously published memoir revisits her mountain upbringing
... economic boom just before the Great Depression hits home. Dykeman describes her first year and onward in chapters filled with ... Ridge Mountains has its own rewards: Those who grew up in WNC will be struck by how many similar formative experiences they share with ...
A family gets the best of both worlds with a new Brevard home
... A family gets the best of both worlds with a new Brevard home After raising their now-adult daughters in the Atlanta ... HOME & SHOPPING FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  WNC Home KEYWORD TAGS:  The Farm Home design ...
A reimagined ranch home in Brevard brings the outside in
... Fall 2022 A reimagined ranch home in Brevard brings the outside in In the place where it stood ... HOME & SHOPPING FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  WNC Home KEYWORD TAGS:  The French Broad Home ...
A gracious Lake Toxaway abode blends the character of yesteryear with modern comforts
... modern comforts The back of the Lake Toxaway home facing the lake is a tranquil hideaway. Imagine a charming rustic ... STYLE & DESIGN FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  WNC Home KEYWORD TAGS:  Home design interior ...
Stylish shakers worth their salt (and pepper)
... wooden salt and pepper grinders by William Bounds $70, Home Tech, Waynesville. (828) 452-7672     ... (828) 456-1940 WRITER:  WNC Staff PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  ...
Barry and Sandra Bearden’s sky-high Mountain Air retreat blends green construction with contemporary style
... arrived in Upstate South Carolina looking for a second home that would allow them a retreat from the Texas heat. Finding more of the ... PEOPLE & PLACES FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  WNC Home KEYWORD TAGS:  Barry and Sandra Bearden Home ...
A new play spotlights a bracing piece of regional history
... history The high drama of the Civil War era in WNC, when neighbor fought neighbor and families were torn apart, is captured in ... deeper into this historic story that played out so close to home.              ... Charlotte Sommers PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP ...
Enlighten your space with eccentric lamps
...   Burnished-bronze metal lamp $299, Design Avenue Home Furnishings, Fletcher. (828) 687-3690 ... (828) 253-0080 WRITER:  WNC Staff PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  ...
If you’ve forgotten everything your Home Economics teacher taught you, we’ve got the classes, instructors, and books you need to master life’s self-sustaining skills
... If you’ve forgotten everything your Home Economics teacher taught you, we’ve got the classes, instructors, and ... skills in this tech-driven world. Fortunately, here in WNC, where we pride ourselves on protecting traditions, these basic skills ...
Present your culinary creations with artful entertainment dishes
... Nickel-plated, cast aluminum platter by Star Home $80, Serves You Right, Blowing Rock. (828) 295-4438   ...     WRITER:  WNC Staff PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  ...
Interior designer Leslie Huntley rehabs and relists an Asheville bungalow
... Disgusting isn’t a word that comes to mind as you tour the home Huntley just finished remodeling days earlier. The wood floors are ... Gil Stose ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  STYLE & DESIGN ...
Meet three celebrity rodents during Groundhog Day celebrations
... convivial hoopla, the official state groundhog will return home to his mountain sanctuary to rest.    You can meet Gunther, as ... Raleigh for this meteorological tradition, Nibbles from the WNC Nature Center in Asheville and Grady at Chimney Rock State Park will both ...
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.
... but one enchants us above all others: This place feels like home in our hearts. Here, five writers share how their deep connections to ... of two boys, a horticulturalist, and regular contributor to WNC magazine.     WRITER:  Cinthia Milner ...
... Grammy-winning singer Michael Buble’s band, have found a home in the city’s increasingly diverse musical community. With ...   WRITER:  WNC Staff PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP ...
Forager Alan Muskat leads a group into the woods to harvest the ingredients of a wild dinner
... of the movement. Through his business, No Taste Like Home , the Princeton-educated naturalist leads groups to collect everything ... Andrew Cebulka ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  EAT & DRINK ...
Through a visionary’s lens, a modern Asheville abode strikes unexpected balance between darkness and radiance
... It’s curiously edgy and bold. The Evelands’ home could be likened to a geode, its dark disguising exterior concealing a ... to be the largest residential soil pinning project in WNC—and in the architect behind it all. The Visionary New York ...
Collector of Native American artifacts
... of an arrowhead in an Alabama field. Today, a room of his home is dedicated to more than 4,000 Native American artifacts—vestiges of ... Brittany White PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff RESOURCES:  ...
A pair of architects with a flair for modern design bring to fruition the vision of a steely tree house
... house Maria Rusafova and Jakub Markulis’ home seems to float in the woods. From one angle, the towering red oaks and ... Christopher Brown ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff RESOURCES:  Contact Home Editor Angie Newsome at ...
Enjoy sips and swirls at regional tasting events
... and artisans. $20, www.theinnatglenalpine.com Home Winemaking Showcase June 18 Laurel Springs Alleghany County ... Jonathan Ammons PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP ...
A contemporary cabin on Lake James offers enduring style and a blissfully slow pace
... life can pull families in multiple directions, this home is designed to bring them together. The Camposes took their time ... HOME & SHOPPING FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  WNC Home KEYWORD TAGS:  The North Carolina Arboretum ...
Pick your flavor at Boone’s olive oil and vinegar gallery
... narrow your selection, you’ll be hard pressed not to take home a bottle (or several). After stumbling upon a tasting gallery in ... —Steven Hall WRITER:  WNC Staff PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  ...
A landmark greenstone home in Hickory melds historic elegance with modern luxuries
... August 2011 A landmark greenstone home in Hickory melds historic elegance with modern luxuries ... Gil Stose ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  STYLE & DESIGN ...
Sip and savor award-winning wines from WNC
... Sip and savor award-winning wines from WNC If you don’t think North Carolina produces great wines that ... merlot, petit verdot, and syrah. This rich red, which took home a double gold award at the 2014 N.C. State Fair, offers flavors of dark ...
Amy Brandenburg
... classes in Asheville at the Folk Art Center and from her home studio. See more of her work at Asheville’s Woolworth Walk and online at ... bio with contact information, or mail a CD to Last Page, WNC Magazine, P.O. Box 1330, Asheville, NC 28802. WRITER:  ...
An all-star lineup of WNC culinarians shares a feast of recipes for the season
... Fall 2020 An all-star lineup of WNC culinarians shares a feast of recipes for the season Before ... tailgate market, check out these ready-made recipes. WNC is home to an incredible roster of accomplished and talented chefs, cookbook ...
A grand Asheville fixer-upper becomes a forever home
... A grand Asheville fixer-upper becomes a forever home The house next door was once a dastardly shade of pink, with ... Christopher Shane ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  STYLE & DESIGN ...
Uptick in animals leads to exhibition renovations
... in animals leads to exhibition renovations The WNC Nature Center in Asheville experienced a notable boost in activity during ... two coyote pups, Cal and Walker, make the center their home. Playful bobcat kittens Tufts and Kohana also engage visitors, as do ...
Make your skin happy with these locally crafted soaps
... Grapefruit Escape goat milk soaps. $3 each by Things from Home, Asheville. www.thingsfromhomeinc.com 2. Black Mountain ... $8.50 by Essential Journeys WRITER:  WNC Staff PHOTOGRAPHER:  Jennifer Haynes ...
From the stone exterior to the gallery of handmade curios held within, an artistic couple’s Brasstown abode stirs feelings of home and away
... an artistic couple’s Brasstown abode stirs feelings of home and away A closet-size room attached to Sandy Webster’s ... Christopher Shane ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  STYLE & DESIGN ...
A dream retirement home in Asheville is a slam-dunk win
... Spring 2022 A dream retirement home in Asheville is a slam-dunk win The stately residences ... area’s most luxurious private communities, are among WNC’s finest. Beautiful homes of considerable size sit on generous lots, some ...
Repurposed furnishings and objets d'art find inspired salvation inside the home of a savvy interior design couple
... and objets d'art find inspired salvation inside the home of a savvy interior design couple The seductress of ... Dustin & Whitney Deal ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff RESOURCES:  FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  ...
’Tis the season to enjoy a bag of toasty chestnuts
... an unusual fashion. A jeweler by trade, Gantenbein returned home from traveling years ago to learn he was laid off from his job. “One ... —Steven Hall WRITER:  WNC Staff PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  ...
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
... January 2015 The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations Postero Hendersonville ... & Pie relocated to Brevard to represent the food of their home state of Louisiana. Chef Jaime Hernandez serves classic creole grillades ...
Nina Simone’s birthplace in Tryon offers a walk back in time, but faces an uncertain path ahead
... in 1933. In her memoirs, Simone described her first home—at 30 East Livingston Street, a half mile east of downtown—as a “big ... Emily Chaplin ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  STYLE & DESIGN ...
“I want the paint to tell me where it wants to go.”
... he merges abstract with landscape to capture autumn in WNC, his home for the past 12 years. Shortly after relocating to Asheville from Florida, ...
5 Renovation Projects to Inspire your Next Home Makeover
... 5 Renovation Projects to Inspire your Next Home Makeover No. 1: Fairy Tale Cottage Photographs ... Melissa Reardon PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP ...
A mother and son collaborate to create an eco-friendly, storybook cottage
... as he strides into the master bedroom of his mother’s home in Haw Creek. It’s hot outside, and with a slim coat of dust on his ... Christopher Shane ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  STYLE & DESIGN ...
“I’m just trying to make something that’s beautiful to put out into the world.”
... grasses of her youth living in the Midwest; she’s called WNC home since 2006. “I’ve taken sgraffito to the kind of extreme, where things ...
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
... March 2015 The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations Addissae Asheville ... injera. Now, those Ethiopian staples finally have a WNC home. Addissae opened in December with individual and traditional group ...
Learn to paint and cook, inspired by food and wine
... and cook, inspired by food and wine Enjoying WNC’s premier museums doesn’t always have to be a static experience, where ... classes, including an intimate small plates course at the home of Chef Arlene Cotler, and a parent/child back to basics class at Chef ...
Tour du Rock: Gear up for travel season in the High Country
... your pooch to fashionable shoes to handmade accents for your home. And with a host of fine restaurants and quaint inns, Blowing Rock makes a ... Melissa C. Smith PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
One symphony is great, but three in WNC is something to brag about
... One symphony is great, but three in WNC is something to brag about The music of Beethoven, Mozart, ... www.hendersonvillesymphony.org Hickory is home to the award-winning Western Piedmont Symphony , one of the few in the ...
Tour a few of WNC’s intriguing homes for a greater perspective on our region's early days
... March 2011 Tour a few of WNC’s intriguing homes for a greater perspective on our region's early days Vance Birthplace The boyhood home of North Carolina’s 43rd governor awaits in Weaverville. The large ...
An Asian-inspired portobello dish leads the way to fall
... a temperate climate. What’s more, Southern Appalachia is home to more mushroom species than any other region. The natural forest flavor ... Constance E. Richards PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP ...
North Wilkesboro serves up a weekend of music and chicken
... in their names, there’s a good chance you’re at a down-home festival. That’s clearly the case at ChickenFest, an annual event in ... Michael Flynn PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP ...
Home Free Bagels uplifts the homeless
... NEW TAX:  January 2014 Home Free Bagels uplifts the homeless Dense and chewy on the ... Elizabeth Bates ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  EAT & DRINK ...
Interior designer Kathryn Long takes a two-room, mountainside house through a series of rehabs and fills it with heirloom antiques and clever finds of all kinds
... the room. They liked how comfortable it was, so they took it home for $25. It’s since been recovered twice, but really, you can’t find ... www.villageantiquesonline.com WRITER:  WNC Staff PHOTOGRAPHER:  WNC Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  ...
Asheville-based Green Built Alliance celebrates 20 years of fostering home efficiency
... Green Built Alliance celebrates 20 years of fostering home efficiency A groundbreaking local nonprofit, Green Built Alliance (formerly the WNC Green Building Council), launched in 1991 to promote home energy efficiency ...