March/April 2014

March/April 2014

Sense of Place

From the stone exterior to the gallery of handmade curios held within, an artistic couple’s Brasstown abode stirs feelings of home and away

Castle in the Sky

Overlook, aka Seely’s Castle, has towered over Asheville for almost a century

Buzz Worthy

Bee City USA leads the way in protecting pollinators

Walking Tall

A new trail showcases champions of the forest

Delicate Renderings

Swannanoa painter Sally Sweetland brings an architect's eye to painting

Plant It Forward

Proceeds from spring plant sales give back to the community

Laurel River Trail

Difficulty: Easy Round-Trip: 7 Miles

Green House Effect

An innovative solar home design causes a win-win-win

Ambrozia Bar & Bistro

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.

Veggie-meat Mecca

Fletcher Valley Market offers an uncanny array of substitutes

Mood Adjustment

Lift your spirits with a refreshing seasonal cocktail

Eat Your Spinach

Try an easy spin-off of the ultimate nutritious green

Bright Ideas

Asheville designer Robert Nicholas re-envisions salvage materials as bold lighting

One with Nature

William Barłram’s historic explorations and illustrations put mountain botany lovingly in focus