Southern Highlands Guild Artists’ Holiday Sale

Dec 5, Dec 12, 10AM-4PM, The Folk Art Center, Milepost 382, Asheville NC. Over 70 artists will be participating over the course of the two day sale. The Southern Highland Craft Guild’s annual Holiday Sale has become such a popular event that an extra day has been added this year.  Craftspeople will be on hand in the center’s auditorium to sell select work 10-50% off retail.  Choose from a variety of gift items including ceramics, jewelry, fiber, paper, glass and wood.  Buying from artists supports the local economy and promotes the mission of the Guild which is bringing together the crafts and craftspeople of the Southern Highlands for the benefit of shared resources, education, marketing and conservation.

Website: http://southernhighlandguild.org/

Victorian Bed and Breakfast in Franklin

OAK HILL COUNTRY INN. Franklin NC Bed and Breakfast. The Oak Hill Country Inn is a 2-story, frame, late Victorian Regional Queen Anne style house. The Inn is named for its location, situated on top of a hill and surrounded by century-old oak trees. A beautiful mountain view can be seen from nearly anywhere on the property! $100-$130 per night.

This Week's Simple Suppers in Franklin

Dec 1-4, Jer's Kitchen, Whistle Stop Mall, 1281 Georgia Road, Franklin NC. Do you want to have a nice dinner at home, but are tired of rushing home to cook? Then order one of Jer's made to order Simple Suppers! This week offering:

Chicken Crepes with artichokes and mushrooms and a roasted garlic cream sauce
Quiche - Ham, mushroom and cheddar. Small 12.95, Large 24.00.

Jer's Kitchen boasts a menu of all-natural, fresh made soups, salads, sandwiches & desserts everyday! Website: http://www.jerskitchen.com    828-524-1960

Holiday Open House and Tree Lighting

Dec 1, 6PM - 9PM, Downtown Sylva NC. Carrolling, Christmas Tree Lighting, holiday shopping and dining highlight Sylva's Holiday kickoff. Downtown stores and restaurants will be open late and offering specials, samplings, craft demonstrations and more. Website: http://www.downtownsylva.org

Skull Camp Blending Party

Dec 19, 4PM-7PM, Round Peak Vineyards, 765 Round Peak Church Road , Mount Airy NC. Skull Camp Wines is hosting its first ever blending party! We are planning to introduce three blends in early 2010, and want you to help us create them...our next "anticipation", and two more that you will help us name! Come be part of our team! Mingle with other Skull Camp fans while enjoying tasty appetizers for wine pairing. Learn about the art of food pairing during a brief presentation by Kari Heerdt and Ken Gulaian. Then take that education and explore blending for yourself. Seats are limited, so make sure to save a spot for yourself by reserving early for this exclusive engagement. Pre-Paid Reservations Required, $16. Website:https://www.roundpeak.com/

Black Mountain Mountian View Vacation Rental

HIGH TOWER VACATION RENTAL   BLACK MOUNTAIN NC  5 bedroom, 3 baths vacation rental with frplc, ht tub, WIFI. Near Asheville, Biltmore Estate, Black Mountain. Long range view. Ping Pong, games, 7-person jacuzzi on deck. Some pets are permitted with prior written approval. Can be rented as 3/2 or 2/1 or entire home. Accommodates 2-14. $140-$328 nt, $804 - $1905* wk

Public swimming pools, tennis courts, golf courses, and a croquet court are nearby. The area is well known as home to skilled craftsmen and artisans. A private 237 acre game preserve with gardens is available for hiking and picnics for guests

Holly Jolly Christmas in Black Mountain

Dec 4   BLACK MOUNTAIN NC.  Holly Jolly Christmas - Come celebrate the holidays in Black Mountain. Shops stay open late and offer refreshments, streets are lined with luminaries, Santa and his elves will stop in for a visit. Website: http://www.blackmountain.org

Christmas Parade in Franklin

Nov 29  3PM, downtown Franklin NC. Annual Franklin Christmas Parade  Franklin Business and Organizations participate to bring Franklin Annual Christmas Parade through Downtown Franklin. The parade ends with the entrance of Mr & Mrs. Santa Claus.  Website: http://www.franklin-chamber.com/

Southcliff Announces Price Reduction

Longmeadow Homes offers this custom cottage design by a Highlands-Cashiers LEED certified architect. Features include Longmeadow's signature wood trim and built-ins. The open, livable floor plan will appeal to many lifestyles. Master's retreat and two-car garage on the main level and abundant storage are a few of its many pluses. Includes 3 Bedrooms, 3 ½ Baths, 2671 sf plus 462 sf unfinished bonus room. Now $539,000.

Website: http://www.southcliffasheville.com

December Special for Asheville Mountain Cabin

Stay 5 or more nights at the off-season base rate of $175 per night!  ALLEE'S GETAWAY  ASHEVILLE NC. 3 BD, 2 BA, NC Mountain Cabin with 2 fireplaces and GREAT MOUNTAIN VIEW. Free WIFI. Newer cedar cabin located in quiet mountain setting yet close to downtown Asheville, Biltmore, Blueridge Parkway, Hendersonville, Black Mountain. Sleeps up to 8.

Little Switzerland Christmas Tree Farm

Little Switzerland Christmas Tree Farm was established in 1975. Starting with the finest quality tree seedlings, each tree is carefully monitored throughout the growing cycle, nurturing them to meet the demanding needs of customers from across the United States. Choose and cut dates available - visit the site for details.

Website: http://www.littleswitzerlandchristmastreefarm.com/

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever in Sprude Pine and Burnsville

Parkway Playhouse presents its production of THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER featuring a talented cast of young performers who will bring the holiday family treat to life. December 11 at 7:30 and December 12 at 3:00 at the Carolina Theatre in Spruce Pine. December 17-19 at 7:30 pm at Mountain Heritage High School Auditorium in Burnsville. Purchase tickets now...

Thanksgiving Dinner in the Mountains

Just to name a few:


BRYSON CITY    Grand Thanksgiving Buffet Thirteen Moons Restaurant at the Village. 12:00pm – 7:00pm Adults $21.95, Children 6-11 $9.95, Under 5 Free. An incredible array of taste treats from Assorted Antipasto Display and Chilled Seafood Station to Butter Basted Tom Turkey, Fall Specialty Entrees and Sides and Gourmet Dessert Buffet.

LAKE LURE   Thanksgiving Buffet at Lakeview Restaurant   11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Roasted Tom Turkey, Baked Virginia Ham, Prime Rib with Au jus, Chicken Marsala, a lovely Smoked Salmon display, Baked Almond crusted Tilapia with Vanilla Rum Habanera Sauce Peel and Eat Shrimp, Cornbread Stuffing, Giblet Gravy, Mashed Potatoes and much more!

ASHEVILLE    Carmel's Restaurant & Bar Serving Thanksgiving Dinner Located in the Grove Arcade. Serving a delicious repast from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Butternut Squash Soup, Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese, Caesar Salad, Sugar Glazed Ham, Slow Roasted Turkey Breast, Winter Squash Ravioli, Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes and much more.


MAGGIE VALLEY   Maggie Valley Club Thanksgiving Buffet. Turkey, ham, Salmon, prime rib and all the extras. Reservations required. $23.95++ for adults and $12.95++ for children. (828) 926-4848.

BOONE    Dan'l Boone Inn Thanksgiving 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. Traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. Reservations are accepted for groups of 15 or more with advanced notice. Please call 828-264-8657 to make a reservation.

HIGHLANDS   Wolfgang's Restaurant and Wine Bistro Thanksgiving Dinner 11:30AM-3PM. Turkey, ham or lamb with sides, soup or salad, dessert. Adults $39.00
Children (10 & Under) $17.00

Are you ready for a FRESH Christmas Tree?

Nov 26 - Dec 15, Watauga County NC. Choose & Cut Christmas Trees.Watauga County, also known as the Choose and Cut Capital, is home to some of the most entertaining and scenic Choose and Cut farms across the region. Choose and Cut involves customers visiting a tree farm and roaming across tree-covered hillsides hunting the perfect tree to take home with them. Choose and Cut is the essential holiday family tradition, where young and old alike can enjoy a day on a real farm. Many farms offer hayrides, farm animals, cookies and cocoa and even Christmas Shops to purchase other holiday gifts. Wreaths and roping are also available to purchase. Visit the site for a map of Christmas tree farms and details: http://www.watauganurserymen.org/choose_cut.htm

Flat Rock Cinema Thanksgiving Show Times

Flat Rock Cinema, 2700 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock NC.
SHOW TIMES for AMELIA
Nov. 25th-26th 4:00, 7:00
Nov. 27th - Dec 3rd Fri, Sat, Sun 1:00, 4:00; Mon-Thu 4:00
Website: http://www.flatrockcinema.com/

Aboretum Open for Post-feasting hikes

Nov  26-27 , The North Carolina Arboretum, ASHEVILLE NC  Take a Hike at the Arboretum  A popular destination for visiting families and post-meal hikes, the Arboretum's 434 acres will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27. While all buildings and the Bonsai Exhibition Garden will be closed, more than 10 miles of hiking and biking trails and 65 acres of cultivated gardens await. No parking fee is in effect.

22nd Annual Twilight Tour in Brevard

Dec 5, 4PM-8PM, Downtown Brevard NC. The downtown streets of Brevard will be transformed into a magical world of holiday cheer during the Heart of Brevard's 22nd Annual Twilight Tour: "Christmas by the Campfire"...celebrating mountain traditions.

Instead of streets lined with vendors, each downtown block will have an open campfire. This will be a cozy place to huddle, in between "touring" the different downtown shops and restaurants for their holiday specials. Around each campfire there will be places to sit to warm up. You can participate in a more traditional activity like marshmallow roasting, story telling, ornament making, singing, or watching a children's Christmas movie. At each campfire there will also be some refreshments to help warm your toes. READ MORE...

Holiday Champange Tasting in Waynesville

Dec 3, 3PM-7PM, The Classic Wineseller, 20 Church Street, Waynesville NC. "Taste before you buy" your Holiday Cheer! There is more to champange than meets the eye: champange, cava, sparkling, prosecco, rose', cuvee, brut - come taste the difference. RSVP (828) 452-6000. $20 per person.

Website:  http://ClassicWineSeller.com

Log Cabins Choose and Cut Special through December

We have teamed up with West End Wreaths to provide a Choose and Cut Special. The special includes 2 nights in our cabin at the rate of $130 per night and $20 off your Christmas tree. Come join in the fun! Offer is good November 20 through December excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas weekends.


ZYDECO MOON FARM AND CABINS  In between West Jefferson and Sparta - 2 genuine log cabin homes on 61 acres bordering Helton Creek for a half mile and 2 miles from the New River -TROUT FISHING, mountain view. Bedroom with queen bd PLUS loft. Spectacular VIEWS. Wood-buring stove & gas grill on deck. Everything provided including STARS!

Saturday Afternoon at Rag Apple Lassie Vineyard

Nov 29, noon - 6PM, Rag Apple Lassie Vineyards, Booneville NC. After a day of shopping madness on infamous 'Black Friday,' spend a glorious Saturday afternoon at RagApple Lassie Vineyards sampling great wine, choosing your favorites for special friends and family, while listening to Bill Mann share his renowned smooth jazz talents on the tenor, alto, and soprano saxophones - all afternoon. Divine jazz and good wine! What a combo! Website:  http://www.ragapplelassie.com/