Oct-Nov 2026

The Appalachian Echo Fall 2026

Voices and stories inspired by the mountains

Documenting History

The unique culture, history, and people of Western North Carolina

Social Events Fall 2026

Looking to fill your social calendar? We've got the rundown on what to do this fall season.

Cold Front, Warm Kitchen

Six recipes for the moment iced coffee stops making sense

A Season To Celebrate

Cashiers Festival of Trees returns Thanksgiving weekend before moving to biennial schedule

A New Chapter at Grovewood Village

History, craft, and community at Asheville’s Grovewood Village

This Liminal Space

As daylight fades and temperatures cool, a new look to meet autumn’s embrace

The Simple chemistry of healthy skin

Rachel Blalock of Naturally Connected Life cuts through clean beauty claims

Napa Valley 2.0

The new buzz in iconic wine country

Making History

Amelia Golcheski leads the way at Cashiers Historical Society

Framing the Future

The Bascom looks ahead with a vision for year-round gathering and greater access to the arts

A Reason to Celebrate

Gather with neighbors and make new friends at this fall’s farm-to-table dinner

Una Cocina Con Amor

Highlands Bistro opens its doors and arms to the community

The Next Chapter

Reinvent yourself at Curated Closet of Highlands

Spirited Living

The 2026 Cashiers Designer Showhouse celebrates the intersection of purpose and place

Walking the Soul Back Home

Earthshine Lodge is Western North Carolina’s basecamp for adventure

Our Immortal Moon

A history of lunar lore in Highlands and elsewhere

Preserving the Good Stuff

Exploring the historic Orchard at Altapass

Finding Her Way Back to Clay

Sydneye Trudics of Crowfoot Pottery