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Spring 2026
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Sanctum of Hope
A tiny chapel along a rural mountain road offers passersby a spot for respite
The Potato Patch
Circling Back to Home
Bluegrass
Discovery
Red Clay and Pretty Talk
Ramps
New Roots
The Breakfast Club
An outdoors-loving couple raise the bar for campsite cooking
Treasure Hunter
Lifelong rock hound Della Samuel shares her devotion to precious stones at the Franklin Gem Mineral Museum
A Natural Touch
Heather Knight imbues her delicate porcelain creations with textures inspired by elements of land and sea
Welcome to the Club
Southern Highland Craft Guild presents its newest members
Standing Ovation
The Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival turns 30
Wild Cat Falls
A three-mile hike to Wildcat Falls will deliver you to a backcountry swimming hole with nothing but hardwoods for company.
Forever Forest
Take a trek through Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest to marvel at some of the oldest trees in Southern Appalachia
The Sweet Onion Restaurant
The appeal lies in the comfortable surroundings and a menu you can always count on for variety and classic Southern dishes.
La Vie en Rosé
Warm summer months call for a refreshing pour to complement grilled fare
Stay Cool
Jack Frost's summertime treats are blasts from the past
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Sautéed Bread Crumbs with Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts
Three-Squash Soup
Vegan Goat Cheese Cheesecake Bars
Christmas Duck & Bacon Corn Bread Dressing
Truffle Roasted Chicken
Pimm's Cup
Sorghum Spice Pumpkin Pie
Sarmale cu Varza Dulce (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
Vegan Deviled Eggs
Spicy Lamb Burgers & Biscuit Waffle Buns
Quinoa Fruit Salad
Spinach-walnut Spread
Spring Asparagus & Baby Arugula Salad
Steak and Ale
Feastie Boys Veggie Patty
Chocolate Coconut Silk Pie
