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An experience-driven entrepreneur has transformed 35 wooded acres in North Carolina into a distinctive lodging destination.
For nearly 200 years, Vernon and Toni Wright’s family has raised corn, cattle and quarter horses at Hill High.
Our contributing photographers reveal the fresh sights and subtle joys of the season.
‘Take a hike,’ indeed!
Stars are without a doubt far, even the closest ones.
An experience-driven entrepreneur has transformed 35 wooded acres in North Carolina into a distinctive lodging destination.
For nearly 200 years, Vernon and Toni Wright’s family has raised corn, cattle and quarter horses at Hill High.
Our contributing photographers reveal the fresh sights and subtle joys of the season.
Stars are without a doubt far, even the closest ones.
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25 Years of Rhythm and Roots at the Birthplace of Country Music
Twenty-five years ago, a small festival dedicated to the music forged from the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains took
September 14, 2026

Singing in the Garden
Singing in the Garden: The Practically Perfect Pear
“There are only 10 minutes in the life of [the average] pear when it is perfect to eat.” —Abraham Lincoln,
September 1, 2026
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