The Farm
The Farm
Sep 2024
In recognition of National Cheeseburger Day, celebrated on September 18, we’ve compiled a few spots known to locals as having some of the best burgers in Western North Carolina
Feb 2024
From a GSMNP archivist comes a collection of missives from the mountains
Nov 2023
Custom floral design and pick-your-own bouquets at a family farm in Barnardsville
Aug 2022
A combination of indigenous land management techniques and innovative approaches to restoration offers partial answers to the challenges of a changing climate in Western North Carolina forests
Jun 2022
Get to know the local makers brewing up flavorful and good-for-you versions of kombucha
Mar 2022
WNC’s boomtown has mighty good neighbors—meet 10 nearby communities prized for their own style of livability
Aug 2021
A harrowing, Halloween-perfect tale from deep in Western North Carolina
Jun 2020
The Walnut Schoolhouse in Marshall gathers a community of bakers, new and expert, for hands-on learning in the rustic art of bread baking
Oct 2019
In a quest to hold onto his twins’ childhood innocence, a father attempts the most cheerful family intervention of all—complete with elves, trees, trimmings, and a glut of hot cocoa—in a funny and heartwarming adventure played out in the Rockwellian hamlet of Highlands.
Oct 2019
We asked chefs to spill the beans on their favorite local restaurants, bars, and purveyors, and the results offer a delicious insider’s guide to Asheville’s best eats and drinks
Jun 2019
Here’s a look at the modern ways farming traditions are being passed down and the wealth of programs that are cultivating an exchange of knowledge, all of which is helping our farmers—especially those new to the game—grow and succeed.
Feb 2019
The French Broad combines multiple environments under one roof with French-influenced staples, a lengthy wine list, and original cocktails
Oct 2018
With a local farm-to-table ethic, Chef William Dissen serves up sustainable food initiatives to global leaders
Aug 2018
Father-daughter luthiers Wayne and Jayne Henderson make exquisite handcrafted instruments that hit all the right notes
Jun 2018
Through social media, we asked our readers to name their favorite family businesses, and you delivered with deep-rooted recommendations. Here are five that rose to the top.
Jun 2018
Meet five exceptional dogs that lead the pack in Western North Carolina. These pups sniff out drugs, race through agility courses, model dog fashion, and guard farms like pros.
Apr 2017
Dig into Ruth & Ranshaw’s seasonal pie that marries sweet and tart
Dec 2016
Around the world and back again with knitwear designer Christina Danaee