WNC MAGAZINE CHOICE AWARDS


March/April 2014

March/April 2014

From the stone exterior to the gallery of handmade curios held within, an artistic couple’s Brasstown abode stirs feelings of home and away
Overlook, aka Seely’s Castle, has towered over Asheville for almost a century
Bee City USA leads the way in protecting pollinators
A new trail showcases champions of the forest
Swannanoa painter Sally Sweetland brings an architect's eye to painting
Proceeds from spring plant sales give back to the community
Difficulty: Easy Round-Trip: 7 Miles
An innovative solar home design causes a win-win-win
Aiming to be a place for regulars on the north side as well as a dining destination, Ambrozia boasts a long, wide bar constructed from pastel-stained wine boxes, warm blond wood, and touches of neon.
Fletcher Valley Market offers an uncanny array of substitutes
Lift your spirits with a refreshing seasonal cocktail
Try an easy spin-off of the ultimate nutritious green
Asheville designer Robert Nicholas re-envisions salvage materials as bold lighting
William Barłram’s historic explorations and illustrations put mountain botany lovingly in focus