Spruce Pine
Spruce Pine
Jun 2012
There are endless reasons we all fall for the mountains, but one enchants us above all others: This place feels like home in our hearts. Here, five writers share how their deep connections to these hills were forged with Sunday drives, old-time music, wildflower hikes, and through the discovery of inspiration and strength.
Apr 2012
How Harvey K. Littleton’s vision sparked an artistic revolution and ignited the Studio Glass Movement.
Jul 2011
Fiber sculptor Anne Lemanski narrates messages through her delicate conceptual creatures
May 2011
From pageant queens to the namesake blooms, the 65-year-old Rhododendron Festival continues to celebrate the beauty of the mountains
Apr 2011
The 150th anniversary of North Carolina’s entry into the Civil War sparks reminders of our region’s conflicted role in the fight
Feb 2011
With the demise of chestnut trees, so went the reign of bark architecture in the mountains. Today, Chris and Marty McCurry are leading a revival of the historic style. Using poplar bark and sustainable practices, they’re ensuring a lasting connect between
home and nature
Jul 2010
This community of glass artists didn’t suddenly appear. It was shaped and molded by the nearby Penland School of Crafts
Jun 2010
The Pipes Are Calling: Patrick Sky’s 40-year mission to revive an ancient Irish bagpipe
Oct 2009
Trash to Treasure: Meet three artists who give discarded objects a fresh interpretation
Oct 2009
An exhibit in Sylva puts art within reach with pieces priced at less than $200
Apr 2009
How Western North Carolina’s craft community became a $200 million force in our local economy
Mar 2009
In an effort to make a large swath of Western North Carolina more accessible by road, Madison, Yancey, and Mitchell counties must deal with growth and consequences