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Jun 2025
Sojourin - The Land of the Sky
The Great Staycation
Jun 2025
A Creative Refuge
Inside a Brevard ceramicist’s modern mountain abode on Lake Cardinal
Feb 2025
Mountain Oasis
As Western North Carolina begins to bloom, explore the wonders within six of our region’s nature reserves and gardens
Feb 2025
Elevated Living
A mountain sanctuary designed with precision
Jun 2024
Batter Up!
McCormick Field celebrates its 100th anniversary, with many more seasons to come
Feb 2024
Coming Together
Two families share space—and a friendship—on Lake Toxaway
Feb 2024
One Flight Wonder - Chicago, Illinois
This spring, head to the Windy City for all-new performances, one-of-a-kind dining experiences, and modern architecture
Nov 2023
Erin & Matt
October 21, 2022 • Homewood • Asheville
Sep 2023
An Appalachian Portmanteau
Sculptor Shae Bishop’s mixture of clay and textile reflects on gender, history, and culture
Jun 2023
Skyline Highs
A summer getaway in Highlands, and the retro-cool Skyline Lodge
Mar 2023
Home Schooled
What’s ahead for home design in 2023
Dec 2022
Glass Houses
Clear views Architect Rob Carlton designed the home to take advantage of views of the sky above and valley below.
Sep 2022
Camping In
A reimagined ranch home in Brevard brings the outside in
Jun 2022
In the Magical Realm
In Chunns Cove, Douglas Ellington’s fairytale cottage continues to cast a spell
May 2022
Creating a Conservation Campus
Grandfather Mountain touts newest enhancement to environmental education
Mar 2022
Centuries Ahead
As the nation celebrates Frederick Law Olmsted’s 200th birthday, witness the creation—and evolution—of his visionary Biltmore landscapes
Dec 2021
Dress the Nest
Shopportunities abound at new retail stores devoted to the home
Dec 2021
An Elevated View
In this classic mid-century Bert King home, the interior reflects a meaningful vision for the world outside
Aug 2021
New & Notable - Fall 2021
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations, from a one-stop shop in downtown Asheville to Boone’s Beacon Butcher Bar and Black Mountain’s Bush Farmhouse
Aug 2021
A Rare Gem
Through a visionary’s lens, a modern Asheville abode strikes unexpected balance between darkness and radiance
Jun 2021
Where Time Stands Still
A contemporary cabin on Lake James offers enduring style and a blissfully slow pace
Mar 2021
Luxe Redux
Designer Talli Roberts uncovers the hidden potential in a dream home in Asheville’s Ramble community
Dec 2020
Mountain High
Two new vineyards elevate the WNC wine experience
Feb 2020
Simple Sophistication
Furniture maker Brian Fireman’s designs reflect both his training as an architect and love of nature
Aug 2019
Timeless Beauty
A gracious Lake Toxaway abode blends the character of yesteryear with modern comforts
Aug 2019
Boo-yah!
Explore WNC’s supernatural side with a ghostly tour
Jun 2019
Into the Woods
Through thick and thin, the Biltmore Forest School planted the seeds of modern forestry
Jun 2019
Lead the Way
Amid nearly two dozen tours operating in Asheville, check out these new (and newish) ways to experience the city
Feb 2019
Raise the Roof
A nineteenth-century New York dairy barn becomes a contemporary home in East Asheville
Aug 2018
Fresh Air
Barry and Sandra Bearden’s sky-high Mountain Air retreat blends green construction with contemporary style
Jun 2018
New & Notable - July/August 2018
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Apr 2018
Where the Living's Easy
An Insider's Guide to Charleston's Lowcountry leisure
Feb 2018
Local Landmarks
Meet WNC’s new additions to the National Register of Historic Places
Feb 2018
Coloring Within the Lines
A North Asheville couple brings a historic home tastefully back to life and offers tips on renovating
Aug 2017
Hands-on House
A couple tackles the monumental task of building their own home from the ground up
Aug 2017
Picture Perfect
Five must-follow local interior designers on Instagram
Aug 2017
Pattern Recognition
From rugs to purses, Alexander Wyly Smith’s textile designs reach retail markets worldwide
Jun 2017
Virginia is for History Lovers
Hit the road to five off-the-beaten-path historic sites that hold lessons aplenty
Feb 2017
Olmsted’s Great Final Design at Biltmore
How the famed landscaper became Vanderbilt’s visionary
Feb 2017
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