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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
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This wilderness resort began as a girls’ camp in the 1920s. Developer John Rice initially redesigned it as a tennis center in 1996. The area soon became an equestrian, conference and family getaway.
Three lodges located on the Blue Ridge Parkway offer travelers cozy alternatives to a night in a hotel. Here’s a quick look at each.
This wilderness resort began as a girls’ camp in the 1920s. Developer John Rice initially redesigned it as a tennis center in 1996. The area soon became an equestrian, conference and family getaway.
Three lodges located on the Blue Ridge Parkway offer travelers cozy alternatives to a night in a hotel. Here’s a quick look at each.
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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
The Mountain Q&A
Vic Isley: President & CEO of Explore Asheville
“At my core, I’m a proud Carolina girl, foodie, travel and music lover, and farmer’s daughter.”
September 1, 2026
