Your insider’s guide to the good stuff!
We’ve travelled throughout Virginia and North Carolina in search of unique, clever and delicious bits of goodness. Here’s our favorite finds from Asheville:
FOLK ART
Showcasing the finest in crafts of the Southern Appalachians, the Folk Art Center in Asheville, NC, is home to the Southern Highland Craft Guild. A permanent collection of traditional crafts is complemented by a rotating gallery of contemporary artistry. Free admission and daily craft demonstrations are an extra treat.
INDIE ARTWORK
We’re crushing pretty hard on the downtown Asheville, NC, boutique, Horse and Hero. The curated collection of works by over 80 artists is enthralling. Shelves brim with indie art, crafts, and graphic design with an Appalachian vibe. Warning— your art collection is about to get a whole lot groovier.
HELLO FROM THE OTTER SIDE
The Western North Carolina Nature Center is an animal lover’s dream. The 42-acre property in Asheville, NC, is home to more than 60 native local species. The animals have been rescued from various circumstances, and wouldn’t otherwise be able to survive in the wilderness. Getting to see these animals up close and learn more about them is a gift that you don’t want to miss.
Check back next week when we share our favorite Charlottesville finds!
We shared this story with you in our Fall/Winter 2016 Issue of NEST Magazine. To view the full issue, click here!