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Jun 2011
Lifelong rock hound Della Samuel shares her devotion to precious stones at the Franklin Gem Mineral Museum
May 2011
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
May 2011
You are now leaving WNC. Don’t call us traitors for straying from our beloved natural wonderland. Sometimes you just have to play outside the lines. After all, much of what we love here—lofty peaks, wild rivers, picturesque lakes, and awe-inspiring trails—spills over into Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Summer is the season to grab your gear, whether it be a life jacket, fishing rod, hiking boots, or mountain bike, and head for great escapes just across the border.
May 2011
World traveler Barbara Cook found her calling doing good for the children and artists of Nepal
Apr 2011
For generations, wildcrafters have relied on the healing properties of our region’s diverse plant life. Today, Bent Creek Institute is using the tools of biotechnology to prove the value of these folk remedies and create a local hub for a new medicinal products industry.
Apr 2011
Thanks to a new scholarship, shelter dogs can enjoy a weekend of training and off-leash fun
Mar 2011
Uncover treasures, raise your auction paddle, and find home design inspiration with our guide to an eclectic
collection of antiques purveyors
Feb 2011
Black Mountain College’s spirit of creative collaboration lives on during
an evening of dining and spontaneous art
Feb 2011
Tour a few of WNC’s intriguing homes for a greater perspective on our region's early days
Feb 2011
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. Using poplar bark and sustainable practices, they’re ensuring a lasting connect between
home and nature
Jan 2011
A Morganton couple’s vibrant revamp of a circa-1880s homestead reflects their love for interior design and craftsmanship
Oct 2010
A Brevard couple’s cozy Stickley cottage preserves generations of memories
Sep 2010
Meet six people who translate panache into acts of community and enduring pillars of design
Sep 2010
A father’s search for healthy building materials brings about an innovative home
Sep 2010
A scorching pepper from India brings a distinct heat to Smoking J’s latest sauce
Sep 2010
In the countryside, Giardini Trattoria beckons
with authentic family recipes
Aug 2010
Scene Setter: Television scriptwriter Karen Hall came to Boone for a lifestyle change, but Los Angeles can’t seem to do without her
Aug 2010
Legends paint a larger-than-life picture of the woodsman,
but at heart he was a simple man driven by curiosity
Aug 2010
Shimmy, shag, and sway at Lake Lure’s inaugural Dirty Dancing Festival
Aug 2010
A husband and wife team are planting the seeds of a movement to feed the hungry
Jul 2010
This community of glass artists didn’t suddenly appear. It was shaped and molded by the nearby Penland School of Crafts
Jul 2010
Josh Dorfman, aka The Lazy Environmentalist, mounts a casual crusade for sustainability
Jul 2010
The Big Crafty’s creator shares her insights on Asheville's larger-than-life indie craft event
Jun 2010
Seven community leaders who found their inspiration to do good at summer camp