As summer fades, Carpe Diem Farms welcomes a new season of after-school programs, heartfelt volunteer stories, and a generous grant from Mountain Findings—fueling equine experiences that inspire and uplift.

At Mountain Lux Real Estate Collective, homes aren’t just listed—they’re curated. Led by Dan Doughty, this Keller Williams Great Smokies Luxury team transforms each property into a sensory experience, blending hospitality, artistry, and precision to make every showing unforgettable.

Forget everything you know about boutique shopping – Mountain Mermaid rewrites the rules. This mountain cottage houses a retail revolution where each room pulses with its own fashion heartbeat, creating experiences that feel more like intimate house parties than transactions.

With a firm commitment to their beloved Appalachian music and irrepressible youthful exuberance, the musicians of Young Mountain Magic are making a name for themselves.

Everything old is new again – witness Darren Nicholson’s refurbished downhome sounds at the August 13 Orchard Session.

The countdown is on — only 10 days until our annual Jan Wyatt Symposium! This year’s theme is “Campfires & the Embers of Youth: The History of Summer Camps in Western North Carolina.” This engaging program explores how summer camps have shaped the social, economic, and cultural history of western North Carolina.

Rachel Lewicki’s Mason Jar Salad Dressing and Blueberry Burrata Salad bring the best of the season’s many sensations to palates here on the Plateau and far beyond. Her Simple Grilled Salmon completes the experience.

Mountain Findings, the irreplaceable Highlands resale store and boon to local charities since 1969, has released its astonishing totals for its record-setting 2024.

The people, the creatures and the landscape at Carpe Diem Farms have all burst back into exuberant life.