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LEAF
Aug 2021
After so many months of cancelled and postponed events, the urge to get together and celebrate is palpable. Here to satisfy is a season of great gatherings bursting with local culture: From woolly worms, elk, and Bigfoot to mountain arts, food, music, and more, these festivals truly have something for everyone.
Feb 2020
Mark your calendar! From food and drink fêtes to cultural celebrations and musical blowouts...
Feb 2020
Mark your calendar! From food and drink fêtes to cultural celebrations and musical blowouts...
Feb 2020
Sara Delaney’s Asheville-based company builds self-reliance from tragic legacies
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.
Jun 2019
A long-banned plant could spark a surge in post-tobacco mountain agriculture
Feb 2019
Long-time green thumb, author, and WNC resident Nan K. Chase offers a guide to gardening in the mountains
Dec 2018
Locals, especially, can confirm Western North Carolina holds a wealth of riches. From natural wonders and cultural treasures to splurge-worthy experiences, the indulgences afforded in our mountains are, in many ways, priceless.
Oct 2018
With a local farm-to-table ethic, Chef William Dissen serves up sustainable food initiatives to global leaders
Jun 2018
Beat the heat with this refreshing watermelon salad from Reid’s Cafe & Catering Co.
Feb 2018
Fine Euro-American cuisine created under an expert hand, served in charming and eclectic surroundings
Dec 2017
“Abstraction pulls the energy of my experience all together.”
Dec 2017
Hiking to a summit, scanning the night sky for stars, or hunting for wild delicacies are activities best experienced in fall’s crisp temperatures, when crystal clear skies and showy foliage provide a breathtaking backdrop for a day’s chosen adventure
Feb 2017
Celebrate our anniversary with top 10 lists of local albums, books, fishing spots, movies, restaurants, and more
Dec 2014
Explore the healing power of plants through three pioneers in the field of herbal remedies
Dec 2014
Take in lavish libations and killer views at Beech Mountain’s 5,506ˇ skybar
Oct 2014
With 50 breweries counting, Western North Carolina's reputation as a craft beer mecca continues to grow, but for how long? Experts and brewers weigh in on the industry's future.
Apr 2014
A local gardener and home cook team up to offer tips and recipes from a drinkable landscape
Dec 2013
You can never foresee how the life you choose—or the one that chooses you—can ultimately impact someone in extraordinary ways. Meet seven inspirational locals whose personal journeys are making a big difference in the lives of others.
Aug 2013
Embodying the spirit of tradition, John C. Campbell Folk School invites students to engage their hands in craft, voices and instruments in song, and hearts in community
Mar 2013
An outdoor skills program introduces women to fishing, archery, plant identification, and a heightened sense of confidence
Oct 2012
From new outdoor learning environments to reimagined downtown corridors, the nonprofit Asheville Design Center is helping communities create blueprints for brighter futures