We invite you to visit an unusual farm, unusual because it’s also the home and studio of a glass-blower and because your dinner is South African-inspired! As well, you’ll be surprised by this beautiful site – it commands views of the river and the majestic mountains and it’s only twelve minutes from downtown Asheville! Scott […]

Asheville’s annual Quilt Show at the Agricultural Center is titled “All Things Bright and Beautiful” with good reason! These colorful and artistic quilts are created and produced by people from all over the country. Men as well as women have an interest in, and love for, this timeless art form and your hosts, nationally known […]

Asheville in October is the perfect time of the year for a Musical Feast like this — a walking tour of historic Montford followed by a traditional English-style afternoon tea. The tour will begin in a completely renovated Queen Anne Victorian home next to Montford Park (private address will be sent to attendees via email). […]

Come spend a fine fall afternoon in Black Mountain in the woodworking studio of Allen Arcand where Allen has gathered together a group of highly respected artists to demonstrate and share their love of fine craft. Begin the visit with a glass of wine or beer and appetizers. Then, at your leisure, wander the studio […]

Where do we start to describe an afternoon with Michael Ruiz and his magic, playing the piano and teaching us jazz, classical and pop music? Last year, this Guild function was oversubscribed. If you want to be part of this, act now. Michael has a doctorate in theoretical physics, has won the most prestigious awards […]

Join your friends (and make new ones) on the purple LaZoom Comedy Bus Tour. Whether you’re new in town or have lived here for years, you will be entertained and […]

Did you know that Edwin Wiley Grove is known as the Father of Modern Asheville? The Grove Park Inn is a familiar landmark but what do you know of its origins? Learn all about the rich history of the Grove Park Inn on this Musical Feast tour.* The building is unique in its architecture but […]

Charlotte Caplan has been enjoying Indian food since her childhood in London. When she moved to the Carolinas and married Mike Brubaker, who plays the French horn in the Asheville Symphony, she found that there were very few Indian restaurants in town. So she made a specialty of learning to cook the delightful and endlessly […]

Back by request, we present an old fashioned Christmas gathering reminiscent of times gone by. Christmas was a time when families and friends gathered around the fireplace sharing the warm holiday atmosphere, reminiscing, caroling, and enjoying a warm evening together. This year, come enjoy a festive evening at the Schenk’s beautiful mountain home, decorated for […]