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Oct 2013
Jennifer Thomas of Montford Walk-In Bakery shares recipes perfect for the holidays
Jul 2013
True. We're biased. But we can't imagine a better place than the mountains to meet your local farmer, become a food entrepreneur, nosh on artisan eats, and savor a pint (or three).
Jun 2013
An ASU alum blends passions for suds and sustainability to launch a Boone brewery
Apr 2013
This Polk County town’s image is forever tied to the steep railroad grade that once brought passengers to downtown, but more recently its outdoor persona is on the rise.
Mar 2013
A waterscape continues to bloom thanks to a lotus expert’s family
Mar 2013
In Big Sandy Mush, a couple invites U-pickers to harvest an array of brilliant blooms
Mar 2013
An outdoor skills program introduces women to fishing, archery, plant identification, and a heightened sense of confidence
Mar 2013
This year, MerleFest honors the life and legacy of one of the country's greatest pickers
Jan 2013
Make the most of winter’s laid-back pace with our list of guaranteed ways to pamper yourself—mind, body, and spirit
Oct 2012
Native American and Southern Appalachian cuisine meet at the home of a Cherokee couple
Oct 2012
Gourds will fly during Hayesville’s annual Punkin Chunkin Festival
Aug 2012
Repurposed furnishings and objets d'art find inspired salvation inside the home of a savvy interior design couple
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.
Apr 2012
A couple reveals the inner beauty of a North Asheville gem with a timeless revamp
Feb 2012
The relics of architect Rafael Guastavino's estate, Rhododendron, hint at a rich life
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
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
Oct 2011
George W. Vanderbilt's inaugural holiday party in 1895 welcomed 50 guests to the newly completed Biltmore House. Today's elaborate Christmas production at the estate enthralls hundreds of thousands of visitors each season. Here we take you behind the scenes to see just how the celebration unfolds.
Aug 2011
Appalachian State University students envision, design, and build a self-sufficient home in hopes of earning top honors.
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
Apr 2011
Nina Simone’s birthplace in Tryon offers a walk back
in time, but faces an uncertain path ahead
Mar 2011
Uncover treasures, raise your auction paddle, and find home design inspiration with our guide to an eclectic
collection of antiques purveyors