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Jun 2012
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.

Jun 2012
Watch and learn during Cashiers annual plein air festival

Jun 2012
Layers of texture and color beautify Deb Karash's vivid art jewelry

Jun 2012
A mom with a knack for design creates a happy haven with eclectic flair

Jun 2012
Chef Jason Sellers of Plant dishes on vegan versatility and offers a fresh summer meal

Jun 2012
Make a quick getaway with a nifty weekend carryall

Jun 2012
Kleiwerks International uses the most basic of natural resources to build communities

Jun 2012
Slip away to peaceful Apalachicola for sun, siestas, solitude, and a taste of wild Florida

Jun 2012
With enticing images of natural wonders, recreation, and iconic landmarks, Asheville Post Card Company helped launch the region as a tourist destination.

Jun 2012
Meet a group of outdoor entrepreneurs who mix business and pleasure in the pursuit of great gear

Jun 2012
Carrie Wagner's cultural exchanges bring home global insights meant to be shared

Jun 2012
Climbing Toward Confidence teaches girls to find their inner strength

Jun 2012
Take a tour through WNC's most bike-friendly city. Here's the scoop on where to go and what to see in Asheville on two wheels

Jun 2012
Julyan Davis' latest paintings carry a melancholy tune

May 2012
As the Asheville Art Museum celebrates its expansion, the curator reflects on select pieces in the permanent collection

Apr 2012
Drunken Prayer’s latest release offers harmonious reprieve

Apr 2012
Asheville Art Museum is building a virtual gallery of Black Mountain College’s extraordinary output

Apr 2012
How Harvey K. Littleton’s vision sparked an artistic revolution and ignited the Studio Glass Movement.

Apr 2012
Join the band with hand-crafted instruments

Apr 2012
A couple reveals the inner beauty of a North Asheville gem with a timeless revamp

Apr 2012
One Ashevillian is giving rise to unity with new music recording studios near and far

Apr 2012
Make your move with the therapeutic fitness technique of Nia

Apr 2012
Get creative with a sweet and spicy recipe for the brightest berry of the season

Apr 2012
Mixologist Sharon Wallis wants to fill your head with good memories

Apr 2012
Pitcher yourself at Asheville's first Beer Week

Feb 2012
Pick a Pendant to illuminate your home

Feb 2012
The relics of architect Rafael Guastavino's estate, Rhododendron, hint at a rich life

Feb 2012
The legacy of master mason James Vester Miller lives on in Asheville's historic edifices

Feb 2012

Feb 2012
Make your skin happy with these locally crafted soaps

Feb 2012

Feb 2012
Truly magnificent gardens need time and attention to flourish - coaxed and nurtured by guiding hands and verdant vision. Peter and Jasmin Gentling spent the last 40 years creating just such a landscape on Sunset Mountain. Welcome to Blue Briar Garden.

Dec 2011
Lost objects and found treasures that exude character and wit typify this mother and shop owner's artistic flare

Dec 2011
Light up the room with fetching candlesticks

Dec 2011
A wife remembers her husband through shared memories of beloved flavors

Dec 2011
Two Dallasites breathe an imaginative life into a cottage getaway in Black Mountain

Dec 2011
If you’re feeling left behind in fitness-forward WNC. Don’t. It’s not about who wins the race or who’s the most flexible yogi. Exercise is about finding an activity that moves your body and spirit. Check out this beginners' guide to get you hooked on cycling, running, or yoga, complete with inspiration from three folks who’ve already found what they love to do.

Dec 2011
Andrew Snavely treks the globe to source the leaves, buds, and flowers steeped at Dobrá Tea in Asheville, each time returning with a greater knowledge of this ancient beverage and its cultural ties.

Dec 2011
Take relaxation to another level with a mix of yoga and wine