Bracken Mountain Preserve
Transylvania County is known for the expansive array of public forest lands available to outdoor enthusiasts. The town of Brevard is the county seat in Transylvania, and has long been known as a wonderful retirement area, a phenomenal location for waterfall viewing, a summer camp mecca, and is currently gaining recognition as a destination for mountain bikers and craft brewers. This happens to be both my hometown and my current town. Through my youth, I always thought I’d leave this small-town lifestyle, but I’ve since realized that it would be too difficult to imagine living somewhere where I cannot access hiking trails out my back door.
Building Better Storage: Bunce Building
For those needing more storage or workspace without a remodel, a local company provides classy, turnkey buildings that match your home but are light on the wallet
Key Ingredients: Game Dinner
With work spanning from the mountains to the coast of North Carolina and across the Southeast, Kathryn Greeley, owner of Kathryn Greeley Designs, is proud to be celebrating 30 years in the design industry. She shares her love of collections, antiques and entertaining in both her book, The Collected Tabletop, and on her blog, The Collected Room.
TerraVITA: One of the best foodie bangs for the buck!
TerraVITA: The “Grand Tasting on the Green” is one of the best foodie bangs for the buck this fall (Ticket prices creep up on October 27, though, so hurry!)
By Colleen Minton, TerraVITA Founder
A Heart for Furniture Design
Abby Lane’s flaming red hair makes her easy to spot. It’s this eye-catching feature that gave her the idea for her company’s name: Redhead Furniture Design.
Fall Foodie Fun: This weekend in the Triangle
My favorite thing about fall in North Carolina? The numerous festivals and fairs featuring fresh local food. Grab those calendars now — here are three favorite events taking place this weekend!
Crispy Oysters at The Carolina Inn
The fall season is the time of year to enjoy fresh oysters. Executive Chef James Clark of The Carolina Inn’s Carolina Crossroads Restaurant teaches you how to create one of his favorite dishes, Crispy Oysters. These flavorful breaded and fried oysters are served with country ham and leak reduction topped with an artichoke relish. These delicious oysters are irresistible, so be sure to make plenty for sharing and definitely seconds for all.
Exciting New Options for the Triangle's Active Adults
Jenni Field is a former pastry chef turned full-time food writer and blogger living in Garner. Her website, Pastry Chef Online, reflects her desire to share her knowledge of basic, intermediate, and advanced pastry techniques. She also blogs about cooking, baking, and finding a balance between healthy foods and indulgences on her blog, The Balanced Pastry Chef.
Key Ingredients
With work spanning from the mountains to the coast of North Carolina and across the Southeast, Kathryn Greeley, owner of Kathryn Greeley Designs, is proud to be celebrating 30 years in the design industry. She shares her love of collections, antiques and entertaining in both her book, The Collected Tabletop, and on her blog, The Collected Room.