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Spring 2026
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Inn Style
The architecture and allure of historic Blue Ridge mountain inns
Ian Brownlee
Megan Van Deusen
Bright Prospect
The Gem Capital of the World holds a sparkle uniquely its own
Ben Johnson
Libby & Jim Mijanovich
E. Ryan Simmons
Marie Knight
Genie Maples
Gabriel Shaffer
Sylvie Rosenthal
A Product That Sells Itself
How Western North Carolina’s craft community became a $200 million force in our local economy
Culinary Arts
The Weihses marry their creative talents during a spring painters’ retreat in Cashiers
Sora
Architectural Wonder
A guardian of historic design with an eye toward growth, Robert Griffin shares his defining influences
Siren Shrub
The curious appeal and dangerous past of mountain laurel
Artistic Expansion
The Bascom’s new art center is set to bring out Highland’s creative side
Halls of History
A Southern Colonial showcases a family’s storied past
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Crackers
Tomato Terrine
Christmas Duck
Sage-and Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Three-Squash Soup
Quinoa Fruit Salad
Ambrozia’s Deviled Eggs
Focaccia
Sake Spear with Cucumber Ice
The Love Potion
Wild Blackberry Cobbler
Spicy Grilled Bloody Mary Mix
Butter-Roasted Apples & Buttercake Crumble
Grilled Lobster Mushrooms with Chimichurri
Dark Chocolate Cranberry Almond Bark
Shaved Brussels Sprouts