Rayna Gellert started playing fiddle at the age of 10, and soon enough found herself traveling the country sharing her musical heritage.
Down by the River
From a warehouse that stored roots and herbs, to a store that sold fertilizer, to the present-day restaurant, this building in Todd has always served the community.
The Queen of Kahdalea
For nearly a quarter-century, Anne Trufant has run two summer camps outside of Brevard — one for girls, one for boys. In these children, she’s instilled confidence, ambition, and skills that transcend the boundaries of their beloved summer getaway.
Memories of Camp Yonahlossee
Before she was an acclaimed novelist, she was a camp kid. Although it’s been long since closed, author Susan Kelly’s golden-tinged memories of Camp Yonahlossee draw her back.
Sims Country Bar-B-Que
Whether you come for barbecue or bluegrass music, this shed in Granite Falls is the place to be on Friday and Saturday nights.
A Seat at the Bar: The Admiral in Asheville
The Admiral in West Asheville is more than a place for drinks, unless that’s all you want it to be.
The Battery Park Book Exchange
At this eclectic bookstore in Asheville’s Grove Arcade, wine and espresso entice as many customers as the 30,000 gently used books. Here, old and new collide in a rich, decadent decor that resembles the arcade’s original purpose: to create an ambiance of extravagance.
Ashe County Cheese is Drawing New Eyes
In West Jefferson, the cows point the way.
Traveling By Trail: The Mountains-to-Sea Trail
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail might not have the cachet of the Appalachian Trail, and is even partly theoretical, but for hikers looking for a more varied path, it’s right up their alley.
