March/April 2019

March/April 2019

A nineteenth-century New York dairy barn becomes a contemporary home in East Asheville
Long-time green thumb, author, and WNC resident Nan K. Chase offers a guide to gardening in the mountains
Volunteer paddlers strive to save hemlocks in the Green River Gorge
A garden coach can put you on the right path to a beautiful oasis
Spring into home improvement with two helpful resources
The latest from throughout Western North Carolina
Blue Ridge Conversions is making people feel at home in a bus
A women’s group in Rutherford County repairs roofs for charity
A Mars Hill professor’s album notes nab a Grammy nomination
Love and optimism find common ground in three stylistically different new releases from WNC musicians
Kenny Pieper’s unbreakable passion for glass
Seed Programs International celebrates 20 years of humanitarian aid
Adam Laufer’s treetop retreats blend modern living with childlike wonder
The Boone-based nonprofit Wine to Water combats the international water crisis
Asheville-based East Fork Pottery scales it up
The French Broad combines multiple environments under one roof with French-influenced staples, a lengthy wine list, and original cocktails
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Asheville’s new brewing collective serves up innovative suds
A flight is a great way to try multiple flavors. Beyond the standard beer and liquor offerings, these WNC eateries serve up some extraordinary samplers
A classic bite gets a modern makeover at Ambrozia Bar & Bistro
Discover your new favorite white wine this spring
“I wanted to paint things I could connect with and that other people could as well.”
March/April 2019