Ninety years ago, a bakery in Hendersonville created a delicious Christmas tradition. Today, the line of customers waiting for a box of fresh gingerbread men runs out the door and down the block.
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The Maple Brothers
Every year, Tim and Matt Nichols create hundreds of different kinds of Japanese maples — in a dizzying array of shapes and colors and sizes — at their mail-order nursery in East Flat Rock. And every one of the trees has roots in their grandmother’s garden.
6 Mountain Meals Worthy of a Road Trip
Here, “eating local” isn’t a trend — Appalachian cooks have always made the most of the flavors that grow around them. Today, mountain chefs continue that hearty, homegrown legacy.
Justus Orchard in Hendersonville
In Henderson County, a treasured family tradition begins with an empty basket, a stroll among the apple trees — and a doughnut.
Sip and Rescue at Sanctuary Brewing Co.
A craft brewery in Hendersonville has made a name for itself as a sanctuary for both thirsty locals and those in need of a little kindness — feathered and furry friends included.
Beyond the Call of Duty at Veterans Healing Farm
On a farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Henderson County, John Mahshie and volunteers give veterans something many of them sorely need: camaraderie.
Like a Local: Hendersonville
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree in Hendersonville; much of what made the region a popular destination 200 years ago — like its agriculture, climate, and historic downtown district — are still important parts of its identity today.
Sierra Nevada Brewery, an Old Company with Modern Practices
Sierra Nevada’s luxurious brewery near Hendersonville is a destination where the beer is the star, and the environment plays a strong supporting role.
Hendersonville: A Modern Mountain Town
Not every mountain ’ville has an aquarium and 30 restaurants — plus bears and a forest — on Main Street.
