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Heart of the Blue Ridge
Things to see and do in Yancey and the surrounding area
Yancey County, NC
Yancey Times Journal
Summer/Fall 2013
Music - Theatre - Festivals - Galleries - Shops - Accomodations - Restaurants - Real Estate
Page 2 --Yancey Common Times Journal--July 3, 2013
Take time to explore Burnsville and Yancey County
A sightseer’s paradise, Yancey
County and surrounding area is
filled with indescribable landscapes adorned by magnificent
natural wonders. Yancey is home
to six of the tallest peaks east of the
Mississippi, including the highest,
Mount Mitchell. Bordered by the
Blue Ridge Parkway to the southeast and the Appalachian Trail to
the northwest, the area is a haven
for outdoor enthusiasts.
Distinguished as a scenic
mountain destination, we’re also
known for our unique blend of
mountain music, world-renowned
arts and crafts culture, thriving
business community, superb education system and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Burnsville, the county seat, is
the kind of place that invites you
to take a leisurely stroll around
the Town Square. Downtown
offers a charming mix of shops,
galleries and restaurants. From
the latest fashions and accessories
at upscale boutiques to one-of-akind finds at a local antique shop,
you’re sure to find a treasure.
Golf, fish or hunt. Go camping,
swimming, or tubing. Take a hike
or picnic. Go horseback riding, or
whitewater rafting. Play tennis.
Enjoy outstanding summer
theater, festivals on the Town
Square, movies, concerts, galleries. Prospect for real gems and
learn about the local mining and
mineral history.
Absorb some of the country’s
finest scenery on our numerous
back-road drives. There are miles
of beautiful paved, quiet roads
in Yancey County to explore.
metal smiths, weavers, papermakers, painters, photographers, and
sculptors, many of whom have
national and international reputations. Our county is now home to
the largest concentration of artists
in the country.
To learn more about Burnsville and Yancey County, stop
by the Chamber of Commerce
Visitor Center on West Main or
see yanceychamber.com or call
682-7413.
To learn about individual
businesses and more about what
There are hiking trails galore with Burnsville and Yancey County has
breathtaking scenery, and plenty to offer, visit exploreburnsville.
com and yanceyedc.org.
of mountain biking trails, too.
Power off your cell phone and
find a peaceful place to unplug
and unwind.
One of the wonderful traditions
of our county and the surrounding
area is the pride in craftsmanship
that goes back many generations.
In addition to fine quilters, basket
makers, and other traditional
craftspeople, many other artists
have settled here, including woodworkers, glassblowers, potters,
Welcome to
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July 19.........Explore Burnsville Open House - 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
July 20 ........................... Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver - 7:30 p.m.
July 25.................................................... Folkmoot USA - 2:00 p.m.
July 26 .......... The Killer Bs - Brian Gurl Production - 7:30 p.m.
August 1 thru 4 ......... Mountain Piecemakers Quilt Guild Show
August 2 & 3 .............................. Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair - all day
August 16 ..................................... Queens of Country - 7:30 p.m.
August 23....... Bluegrass Meets Las Vegas - Judy Alexander - 7:30 p.m.
September 13 & 14 ........... Carolina Mountains Literary Festival
September 28.....Music In The Mountains Folk Festival - 5:00 p.m.
Yancey Common Times Journal- -July 3, 2013--Page 3
Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair a Burnsville tradition the first weekend in August
Like a living patchwork quilt,
the Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair
spreads across Burnsville’s historic town square inviting visitors
to enjoy the finest in handmade
crafts.
Yancey proudly boasts that it
has more artisans per capita than
anywhere else in the country –
from traditional to contemporary
– and you can see their work and
that of crafts people from North
Carolina and surrounding states,
always on the first weekend of
August.
Each year the Mt. Mitchell
Crafts Fair celebrates the crafts
tradition by hosting more than
200 juried crafters who show
and sell their own beautifully
handcrafted work. The place to be
on the first Friday and Saturday
in August is the town’s charming
Town Square. This is the 57th
year for this event.
The fair had its beginning
with Dr. Harry Greene, who
taught arts at the University of
Miami and Parkway Playhouse.
In addition to drama at Park-
For 57 years people have made their way to Burnsville
the first weekend in August for the Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair,
with more than 200 exhibitors.
Fresh produce and more at Davis Farms
Davis Farms, owned and operated by local farmers Harold
and Sandra Davis, is a tradition in Yancey County for folks looking for fresh produce, fruits and berries, vegetable and flower
bedding plants, hanging baskets, and more. Amish breads
and pies. Just West on Cane River Middle School Road off
Hwy 19E; 682-9766. Open M-F 9-6 and Sat. 9-3.
way Playhouse, University of
Miami supported an Art Center
in those years, which offered
instruction by professional staff
from the University.
Impressed by the number of
traditional artisans in the area,
Greene proposed a showcase of
local crafters and asked the local
Woman’s Club to help. The tradition continues for its 57th year
this August 2 and 3.
Whether you’re looking for a
beautiful handmade quilt, jewelry
crafted with local gemstones,
hand-turned wooden bowls,
pottery of every design, traditional mountain instruments, or
stained glass, and much more,
the Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair fills
the bill.
The oldest and largest crafts
fair in the Blue Ridge Mountains,
it is known for quality, originality
and variety. The Southern Tourism Society has consistently selected this event as one of the top
20 to attend in the Southeast.
On-going bandstand entertainment features bluegrass, folk,
gospel, golden oldies, and traditional clogging dance groups.
The food court features a wide
variety of delicious foods from
which to choose.
Admission to the fair is free.
Park-and-ride shuttle service is
available from various parking
areas.
Corporate sponsors are Our
State Magazine and Town of
Burnsville. For information, call
the Yancey County/Burnsville
Chamber of Commerce at 828682-7413, see yanceychamber.
com, , or stop by the office at 106
West Main Street in Burnsville.
Unique Gifts • Jewelry
Vera Bradley • Bath & Body
Gift Certificates available!
Sandy’s
Hair • Skin • Nails • Gifts
131 East Main Street, Burnsville
828-682-9158
Parkway Playhouse, historic award-winning theatre, now in 67th year
Parkway Playhouse is an
historic award-winning theatre
company located in the heart
of the Appalachian Mountains.
Now, in its 67th Season, Parkway
Playhouse is one of the most distinctive performing arts organizations in Western North Carolina
and produces a wide array of productions each year that features
everything from splashy musical
comedies to original works based
on regional history and folklore
to shows performed by children
for children.
In 2013, Parkway Playhouse’s
season includes a production of
Peter Pan that features a rarely
heard score by American Maestro
Leonard Bernstein (of West Side
Story fame) and a script that is
based on the beloved original
story by J.M. Barrie.
Join the eternally young Peter, Wendy and the Lost Boys,
and Tinker Bell, as they scour
the skies above London and the
fantastical island of Neverland in
search of mermaids, adventure,
and more. Along the way you
will meet the courageous Tiger
Lilly and her tribe and encounter
the fearsome pirate crew of the
Jolly Roger led by the menacing,
vengeful, and somewhat vain
Captain Hook.
Peter Pan runs weekends
from June 29 - July 13.
Also running this summer is
the rollicking Tony-Award winning musical comedy The Mystery of Edwin Drood by Rupert
Holmes. Based on an unfinished
(and unsolved) murder mystery
Parkway
Playhouse,
just
a few
blocks
from
Town
Square,
has provided
quality
theatre
since
1947.
by Charles Dickens this clever
show features a unique ‘twist’
that Dickens himself would love
(pun intended); the audience
votes on how the show ends
each night. With over 40-some
possible outcomes that are hilariously delivered virtually on the
spot, this musical has delighted
audiences worldwide and recently ended its second critically
acclaimed Broadway run.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
runs July 27 - Aug. 10.
“Can you handle the truth?”
If so, Parkway Playhouse brings
the riveting military-courtroom
thriller A Few Good Men to the
Peter Pan takes flight at Parkway through July 13.
stage. This Broadway hit about
the trial of two Marines for complicity in the wrongful death and
resulting cover-up of a fellow
Marine at Guantanamo Bay ran
for over 500 performances on
Broadway and then was made
into a blockbuster film in 1992
featuring Tom Cruise and Jack
Nicholson.
A Few Good Men runs Aug.
24 - Sept. 7. (Contains adult
language).
Parkway Playhouse’s main
stage season ends with Sherlock
Holmes Returns, a new play by
WNC playwright Jeff Douglas
Messer. The world’s greatest
detective, the inimitable Sherlock Holmes, returns after being
presumed dead for three years
as a series of shocking crimes
spreads through the gas-lit streets
of Victorian-era London. No one
is above suspicion-including
Holmes himself.
Sherlock Holmes Returns runs
Sept. 21 - Oct. 5.
For more information about
Parkway Playhouse, including
classes and camps for children and
teens, and other productions and
events during the year, call 6824285 or parkwayplayhouse.com.
Dixie Styles has keen eye for antiques and collectibles
Dixie and Sam’s Antiques
was started 35 years ago by Dixie
Styles, who is known for her keen
eye when it comes to antiques and
collectibles.
After the state took their
building for widening Hwy 19
through Burnsville, she moved
her headquarters into the Sam’s
Fuel Oil office located next door.
They also have a large space over
Laughrun Heating and Sheet
Metal, which is located behind
the current building and is ready
to explore.
The business is open almost
every day and if you happen to
stop by and it’s closed, all you
Dixie and Sam’s Antiques is
have to do is call 828-208-1447
and Dixie will be right there to located at 733 East Main Street
in Burnsville.
let you shop.
Dixie and Sam’s Antiques is located at the end of East
Main. A large attic space next door is filled to the brim.
Farmers’ Market is a downtown Burnsville tradition
For over 20 years the Yancey
County Farmers’ Market has
provided to the community a
source of high quality, fresh,
farm-produced and farm-related
products. It has become a mustvisit Saturday morning destination for locals and visitors
alike, with fresh produce, baked
goods, jams and jellies, meats
and cheese, plants, and country
crafts. Refreshments, and market souvenirs round out the wide
variety of offerings.
Located at the Burnsville
Town Center in the heart of town,
the Farmers’ Market comes alive
each Saturday morning with 20 to
30 local farmers and craftspeople,
serving hundreds of local residents and visitors each week.
It is a “producer market,”
meaning that everything sold
must be grown or made by the
seller – locally. Most market
members use organic farming
methods. All produce is picked
fresh just hours earlier, ensuring
the tastiest and most healthful
products available.
Plants available from market
members are raised from seed or
seedlings locally, so they are used
to growing in this climate. Fresh
The market is on Saturdays next to the Town Center.
eggs, goat cheese, pork, and
pasture-raised beef come from
local farms and creameries.
The jams and jellies made by
market members come primarily
from fruits they grow and harvest
on their own land. The baked
goods also feature locally grown
products where available, and are
all freshly baked for the market.
The honey comes from hives
located in Yancey County.
The crafts are made by local
artisans, and many feature locally grown items, such as handpainted gourds.
A variety of refreshments are
available as well. Many customers spend much of their Saturday
morning at the market – visiting
with the sellers and other customers, enjoying the music, and sampling the fresh goodies available
from market members.
The market is open from
mid-April until mid December.
Hours are 8:30 am until 12:30
pm. It is located at the Burnsville
Town Center – Hwy 19E at South
Main Street. Just look for the
silver tents!
Camping offers a great experience
Surrounded by the lofty Black
Mountain Range, Yancey County
is the site of majestic Mount
Mitchell.
Yancey is home to six of the
tallest peaks east of the Mississippi River. Come and enjoy the
natural beauty; spend time outdoors in one of Yancey County’s
campgrounds. National For-
est campgrounds are located at
Carolina Hemlocks and Black
Mountain Campground in South
Toe.
For more information about
camping in the mountains, contact the Chamber of Commerce at
828-682-7413, see yanceychamber.com, or stop by the office at
106 W. Main in Burnsville.
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To learn more about
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to offer visit our website at
www.yanceycountync.gov
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North Carolina High Peaks Trail Association sponsors monthly hikes in Yancey County
By Mike Williams
As home to the tallest mountain in the eastern U.S, Yancey
County offers spectacular hiking,
an activity that has become a passion for many residents and the
focus of one of the area’s most
active clubs.
The North Carolina High
Peaks Trail Association sponsors
monthly hikes aimed at exploring
our region’s natural beauty, along
with trail maintenance work days,
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Styles
Antiques
“Celebrating our
37th year!”
733 East Main St.
Burnsville, NC
828•208•1447
pot-luck dinners, interpretative
programs, and clean-up along
Blue Ridge Parkway overlooks.
The group’s goal is to help
preserve and protect Yancey’s
natural heritage, to educate the
public about it, and mostly to have
fun by leading hikes that range
from leisurely strolls to strenuous treks.
“We live in a place of remarkably beautiful mountains, forests,
waterfalls and streams,” said Jake
Blood, the club’s president and
one of its founders. “Our members
want to enjoy these treasures, to
learn more about them, but also
to make sure they are protected
for our grandchildren and future
generations.”
The club sponsors at least
one Sunday stroll and one longer
Saturday hike each month. The
strolls are less challenging with
easy destinations and short walks
of a mile or two. The Saturday
hikes are typically longer, ranging
up to 10 miles, some traversing
local mountain peaks with steep
climbs up rugged slopes.
The hikes are open to the public, and information about them
is publicized in the local press.
The club encourages pet-owners
to bring along well-behaved dogs
on leashes.
Most hikes start with a gathering at the Burnsville Town Square
and hikers either carpool to the
trailhead or ride in the county’s
transportation vans for a modest
fee. Many of the outings culminate with a pot-luck dinner and
fellowship.
Favorite destinations include
Mt. Mitchell and the other peaks
of the Black Mountains, Yancey’s
most famous attraction. Other
hikes lead to noted waterfalls,
wind along the county’s many
roaring streams or venture into
the deep, quiet forests that cover
much of the local terrain.
The club also sponsors educational presentations on the area’s
wildlife and plants. Asheville
Naturalist Scott Dean gave an
entertaining presentation this
spring on wildflowers, followed
by a hike to a local garden to view
specimens in the wild. High Peaks
will lead an interpretative hike on
tree identification this fall.
Club memberships start at
$20 per year, and hikers are en-
couraged to join, although not
required.
High Peaks maintains an active website nchighpeaks.org,
where readers can find streaming web-cam shots of the Black
Mountains and information on
upcoming hikes, club membership
and other activities.
The website also features an
interactive trail map highlighting
most area treks. Simply click on
the trail you want to hike and get
a detailed topographical map and
thorough description of elevation
changes, degree of difficulty and
other trail features.
McWhirters carry on family pottery tradition
sical, classic and is collected by
Established in 1963, McWhirtpeople worldwide.
er Pottery is Yancey County’s
Open year round, the shop
oldest working pottery and its
is located on Hwy. 80 South 12
50th anniversary this year.
miles from Burnsville, and 10
Second generation potters
miles north of the Blue Ridge
Pete and Kim McWhirter conParkway and Mt. Mitchell. If
tinue to make designs created by
they aren’t in the shop, they are
his parent’s during the 30 years
probably at a show somewhere in
they worked in the pottery.
the southeaster U.S.
During this time the pottery
When they aren’t making
moved from the original location
pottery, you’ll find Pete and
in a milking parlor on White Oak
Kim playing their own brand of
Creek Road to their present locatraditional and Americana music
tion, Red Clay Road on Highway
in one of the area venues.
80 South in the South Toe area.
Pete and Kim McWhirter
Drop in or phone ahead.
Pete and Kim still make their
675-4559, 139 Red Clay Road
own glazes using recipes handed for everyone.
McWhirter Pottery is func- in South Toe or email pkmdown from his parents as well as
tional, decorative, sturdy, whim- cwhirter@gmail.com.
some of their own formulas.
They continue to lovingly
create the designs started by his
parents nearly 50 years ago.
Pete and Kim over the years
have added their own touch to
these designs and created many
more. Their glazes and designs
are easily recognized because of
their uniqueness, and the critters,
dragons, skeletons, butterflies.
Mugs, honey pots, soap
pumps, pitchers, plates, bowls,
utensil holders, face jugs and
McWhirter celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
much more. There’s something
Experience Menagerie Mercantile in Burnsville
“The Best Treasures are Discovered,” and you are sure to
discover a few at Menagerie
Mercantile. The upcoming Crafts
Fair in August marks the second
anniversary of this expansive shop
located in the old Burnsville Post
Office building at Town Square.
Ember Trimble, a California
native who has called Burnsville
home for a decade, decided to
put her creativity and keen eye to
good use by opening Menagerie,
along with her artistic partner Tim
Honeycutt.
Through their combined efforts Menagerie Mercantile has
blossomed into a truly unique
shopping experience, drawing
customers through its every nook
and cranny, discovering treasures
in antiques, art, collectibles, furniture, jewelry, home and garden
accents and more.
Your meandering begins in the
Tuesday - Saturday
Enjoy a glass of wine or beer while you shop.
You’ll discover treasures in every nook and cranny.
front room, which houses an ex- grown to house nearly 70 unique
tensive collection of exceptional vendors, artisans and craftspeople.
Gourd Art by the late Dyan Pe- Each space is like it’s own little
terson. Wander through the shop boutique business.
to look for that perfect bauble or
The atmosphere is very warm
one of a kind gift.
and welcoming making you want
Originally the shop was filled to stay all day.
with an eclectic menagerie of
From behind a creative sales
items from Tim and Ember’s counter decorated with old rusty
many years of collecting, but has can lids and various recycled materials, you are sure to be promptly
greeted by Tim and Ember or on
most days by the delightful Denise
Owenby, who lends a helpful hand
with her own knack for creative
display.
With new items arriving daily,
you are sure to find a new treasure
on each visit -- and the prices
are very reasonable too. So don’t
miss this “One of a kind shopping
experience.”
Located at #6 Town Square,
open six days a week, Mon - Sat
11-5 p.m.
For more information or to
check into available vendor spaces
The shop has grown to house nearly 70 unique ven- or consignment opportunities, call
dors, artisans and craftspeople. Each vendor has their Menagerie Mercantile at 828284-3918.
own little boutique.
Internationally known glass artist Rob Levin of South Toe
Glass artist Rob Levin grew
up in Baltimore but this internationally known glass artist has
spent his adult years living and
working at his studio in the South
Toe area of Yancey County.
He received his BFA from
Denison University and his MFA
from Southern Illinois University.
Nice selection of wine, beers and accessories.
He was formerly the Resident
Glass Artist at Penland School of
Crafts, and has lectured, taught,
and led workshops throughout
the US, in Ireland, and in New
Zealand.
He has exhibited widely in the
US, Europe, Japan, and Russia.
His work is in numerous public
Rob Levin
raised his
family and
pursued
his career
while living in the
South Toe
area of
Yancey.
and private collections, including
the Corning Museum of Glass,
the Museum of American Glass,
the High Museum in Atlanta, the
Contemporary Glass Museum
in Madrid, the Ebeltoft Glasmuseum in Denmark, the Great
Synagogue of Jerusalem, and
the Museum of Arts and Design
in New York.
When he isn’t creating glass
art or sculpture, you may find him
pursuing another passion. He often plays music with another nationally known resident, old-time
fiddler Bruce Greene, or with any
number of other local musicians
in a novelty band that plays 1920s
and 30s jazz, or a band that plays
old world klezmer music.
His studio is on Upper Brown’s
Creek in Celo, call 675-4331. See
his work at robertlevin.com.
Rob Levin Glass
Hand Blown Glass & Mixed Media Sculpture
828.675.4331
www.robertlevin.com
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Carolina Mountains Literary Festival offers events with 24 writers
Registration is now open for
writers workshops and annual
banquet of the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival, held
Sept 12 – 14 at Burnsville Town
Center.
Workshop leaders are Holly
Iglesias, Elizabeth Hudson and
Abigail DeWitt, and the banquet
speaker is Elizabeth Kostova.
Iglesias is a poet, translator
and recipient of fellowships from
the National Endowment for the
Arts, the N.C. Arts Council, the
Edward Albee Foundation and
the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Her work includes Angles
of Approach, Souvenirs of a
Shrunken World, Fruta Bomba,
Hands-on Saints and Boxing
Inside the Box: Women’s Prose
Poetry. She teaches in the Master
of Liberal Arts Program at the
UNC-Asheville. In her workshop, participants will examine
as well as create prose poems that
are “text equivalents of snapshots
and postcards, those tiny, boxy
items that are dense packages of
memory.”
Hudson is a N.C. native who
grew up in the small community
near Asheboro. She began her
publishing career in 1997 at
Our State magazine, where she
started in the circulation, then
held various editorial titles for
10 years before becoming editor
of the 80-year-old publication in
2009. In 2011 and 2012, under
her leadership, Our State won
Gold Eddies for “Best Issue” of
a regional magazine in the country, the top honor from FOLIO,
the magazine industry’s leading
publication. Participants in her
workshop will discover tricks and
tips to develop “a powerful sense
of place and regional identity” in
their writing.
DeWitt is the author of two
novels, Lili and Dogs as well as
short stories which have been
published in several literary
journals. The recipient of a Michener Fellowship and a Tyrone
Guthrie Residency Fellowship, as
well as grants from the N.C. Arts
Council and the Asheville Arts
Alliance, DeWitt received her
BA from Harvard and her MFA
from the Iowa Writers Workshop.
She has taught Creative Writing
at Harvard Summer School, The
Duke Writers Workshop, Appalachian State University and
Banquet
speaker is
Elizabeth
Kostova,
author of
The Historian and
The Swan
Thieves.
UNC-Asheville and has been
the Visiting Writer-in-Residence
at Lenoir-Rhyne University. She
lives in Celo Community with
her husband and daughter. Participants in her workshop will
practice letting their characters do
the writing for them, a skill that is
equally applicable to both fiction,
non-fiction, and memoirs.
Each workshop is approximately three hours long, limited
to 15 participants and costs $25 a
person. Registration and PayPal
payments are accepted at cmlitfest.org/register, where a form
can also be found for mailing in
payments and registration.
Elizabeth Kostova
Kostova, the banquet speaker
and author of The Historian and
The Swan Thieves, is a Yale
University graduate with an
MFA from the University of
Michigan.
She is the winner of the Hopwood Award for the Novel-inProgress. Kostova also received
the 2006 Book Sense Award for
Best Adult Fiction and the 2005
Quill Award for Debut Author of
the Year.
Her debut novel, The Historian, was published in 2005. It
traces the tale of an historian,
whose daughter tries to discover
why her father was obsessed with
the Dracula myth.
The novel carries the reader
from dusty Ivy League libraries
through Istanbul and Budapest
into the monasteries and archives
of Eastern Europe.
This novel has an astounding
1,737 reviews on amazon.com.
She received the unheard of at
the time advance of $2 million,
because a bidding war ensued
among publishers who thought
they have may stumbled across
the next Da Vinci Code.
Last year’s banquet sold out
at 100 participants. Tickets are
$30 a person for an elegant meal,
and reservations may be made at
cmlitfest.org/register.
In addition to the paid workshops and banquet, this year’s
festival also features 24 novelists, poets and non-fiction writers
who will give readings and lead
panels that are open and free to
the public.
Details on these authors, and
more, may be found at cmlitfest.
org, and the group may be followed on Facebook by searching
for cmlitfest.
McCool’s Restaurant offers home-cooked meals and more
TOE RIVER CRAFTS....
a cooperative gathering of craftspeople living
and working in the Blue Ridge Mountains in
Celo providing a showcase
for handmade objects
in many media including
Clay • Wood • Fiber
Glass • Paper • Metal
Jewelry • Photography
Printmaking • Painting
12 12 12
Open Friday - Sunday in May,
September, and December
Open Tuesday - Sunday in
June, July, August, and October
Tuesday - Saturday 10-5 / Sunday 12-5
Located in Celo on Highway 80 South,
7 miles north of the Blue Ridge Parkway and 7 miles south of Micaville
6274 Highway 80 South, Burnsville, NC 28714
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Angie McCool may be a
familiar face in the local food
scene. She has worked at two
Burnsville restaurants and in
the deli at the old Bi-Lo grocery
store.
“I had dreamed of having my
own restaurant since I was a little
girl,” she said. “I love cooking
and baking, and I love this business.” She has worked at Appalachian Java and Mary Jane’s.
This is a restaurant with a
twist. Call in your order and it
will be delivered if you are in
town.
The restaurant specializes in
fresh, home-cooked meals, and
a wide variety of salads topped
with fresh veggies and fruit.
Sandwiches range from great
burgers to ham, chicken, egg
salad and more. And the daily
lunch specials provide generous
helpings of items such as fried
chicken or pork with chutney
topping and sides such as green
beans and red roasted potatoes.
Breakfast includes everything
from oatmeal, fruit and toast to
quiche to French toast souffle,
omelets or an old-fashioned
breakfast.
If you aren’t hungry, just stop
by and relax in the lounge area or
sit at an outside table and have
coffee or tea.
“When I was working on
this restaurant, I learned that my
grandmother on my father’s side
of the family had operated restaurants in Black Mountain for 30
years,” Angie says. “So, I guess
I had the restaurant business in
my blood and didn’t even know
where it came from.”
Located on Hwy 19 on the
hill across from Prescription Pad
Pharmacy. Open from 7 a.m. - 8
p.m. Mon. - Thurs.; 7 a.m. - 9
p.m. Fri. and Sat., and 11 a.m. - 3
p.m. Sunday. Call 682-2333.
Located on the hill across 19E from Prescription Pad.
Ye Olde Country Store moves uptown, expands,
offers deli counter, ice cream, seating for dining
Ye Olde Country Store, locally known as the Amish Store,
is now at 7 South Main Street
next to The Design Gallery, in the
Carriage House across from the
Town Center.
Burnsville residents Chuck
and Chris Carlson recently moved
the store’s location from East
Main Street.
The store now offers indoor
seating for customers to come in
from the heat and sit for a spell
and visit. Purchase delicious deli
items to take home, or sit down
and enjoy fresh made-to-order
sandwiches.
The store features a meat and
cheese deli counter, with the products coming directly from Amish
country in Holmes County, Ohio.
The newest addition to the store is
an ice cream counter Stop by this
summer for a hand-dipped cone.
A large selection of Amish
foods are available: delicious fruit
butters, cider, and a variety of
Ye Olde Country Store has tables for dining and an
expanded product line at the larger South Main location.
pickled veggies and salsas. You’ll nity in Tennessee. They include
also find the highest quality jams sourdough, cinnamon raisin, and
in many flavors, local honey, and pumpkin breads and rolls. Stop
Mountain Farm’s handmade lav- by and try the delicious morning
glory muffins. Other goods can
ender and goat milk products.
Ye Olde Country Store’s baked be special ordered. Many great
goods are freshly made locally tasting snack items are offered
and in a nearby Amish commu- as well. And don’t forget spices
at the best prices. Grains, gluten
In addifree flour, organic artisan flour and
tion to the other baking items available.
meat and
At Ye Olde Country Store,
cheese
the customer can also buy food
deli
in bulk. Please inquire as to how
counter,
much money you can save.
there’s an
Browsing in the store, you will
ice cream find a large selection of folk art
counter
prints, barn stars, and many other
where you gift items. Stop by this unique
can order store to see for yourself what
handpeople are talking about!
dipped
Open Mon - Sat, 10 to 5. Call
cones.
678-9900. Also on Facebook.
Toe River Crafts cooperative part of cultural landscape
First opened and founded
almost 40 years ago, this little
cooperative craft shop is happily
nestled in the heart of the Blue
Ridge Mountains, located in the
Celo area of Yancey County. The
craft shop is home to some really
remarkable works in such media
as clay, wood, fiber, glass, paper,
metal, jewelry, photography,
printmaking and painting.
Some of the artists of the
craft shop are original founders,
while others came into the shop
much later. Many of the artists
live within 15 minutes of the
shop, while others live as far as
Asheville. There are about 15
members who keep the shop running by working there one day
each month. These artists make
sure that the shop remains open
for customers.
Some of the artists have their
In a beautiful South Toe
River setting, Toe River
Crafts offers some of the
finest work in the region.
work in galleries and museums
in and around the United States.
Some have their work in private
and corporate collections nationally and internationally.
The craft shop’s setting is located in a quiet area very close to
the South Toe River. The mountains provide a perfect backdrop
to this little shop in the North
Carolina Mountains.
The shop does at least one
show a year. The Garden Show,
a members only show, where the
beginnings of summer usher into
the new year. This show features
garden themed works from members. The Garden Show usually
runs during Memorial Day weekend and remains up for a month.
Located in Celo on Hwy 80
S.- 7 mi. north of Blue Ridge
Parkway and 8 mi. south of Micaville. Open Mon - Sat 10-5 and
Sun. 12-5 in June, July, August,
and Oct. In May, September, and
Dec., the shop is open Fri.- Sun.
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TRAC’s Annual Benefit Auction a crowd pleaser
TRAC’s 36th Annual Benefit
Arts Auction takes place on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Toe
River Arts Council’s Gallery at
269 Oak Avenue in Spruce Pine
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Live Auction.
Local artists contribute 150200 beautiful items including
pottery of every sort, blown glass
in a variety of styles, paintings,
jewelry, fiber items, photographs,
wood...and so much more. In addition to all that, local businesses
donate services that are included
in the Silent Auction. Jeff Goodman will entertain and amuse
you as he auctions each piece
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in the Live Auction. Delectable
food and an array of drinks are
included in the night’s fare – all
for the benefit of the Toe River
Arts Council.
Preview Live Auction pieces
free on Oct. 5 through the Oct.
12 auction date at Toe River Arts
Council’s Spruce Pine Gallery.
Hours: 10:30 to 5, Tuesdays Saturdays. If you can’t be present
auction night, you can leave a
sealed bid on an item. Limited
seats are available for that night
and TRAC encourages people
to purchase their tickets ahead
of time.
Upstairs at the TRAC Gallery,
visitors can drop by Oct. 10 - 12
to place silent bids on the Silent
Auction items ($20 bidding fee).
The Silent Auction includes not
only beautiful handmade items,
but many services that are donated by the community – i.e.
dinners for two, golf trips, lodgings, etc. The Silent Auction continues until 5 p.m. on Saturday,
Oct. 12 when all bidding stops
and winners are declared with
the last bid.
Proceeds from the Auction
benefit the many school and
community programs sponsored
by the Toe River Arts Council in
Yancey and Mitchell Counties.
The Toe River Arts Council’s
Auction site is located at 269
Oak Avenue in Spruce Pine. For
information on the Toe River Arts
Council check out the website
at toeriverarts.org or call 828765-0520, 682-7215, or email at
trac@toeriverarts.org.
Young’s Mountian Music at the Yancey-Mitchell line is
listed on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina.
Keeping old-time traditions
alive at Young’s Mountain Music
Young’s Mountain Music has
been offering the best in country
and mountain music in the same
location for 20 years.
Bill and Shirley Young provided one of the first live music
venues in the area and were soon
welcoming packed houses. It
quickly became a place where
local musicians gathered to play
the music they loved.
There’s always a variety: traditional and bluegrass to country
and gospel, and there’s clogging,
square dancing and two-step
line dancing. Some say it’s the
next best thing to the Grand Ole
Opry.
The air-conditioned venue
provides theatre seating for up to
300, hardwood dance floor, raised
stage, and regular entertainers and
special shows.
Young’s is open year-round
every Saturday night beginning at
7 p.m. with special shows on some
Fridays. On Saturday nights, 8 to
10 bands take the stage.
Bill and Shirley invite the
public to come share an old-time
music experience in a warm,
welcoming atmosphere. Once you
experience Young’s, you’ll come
back for more. This is a place
where the entire family - from
children to grandparents - can
enjoy a night of topnotch entertainment and socializing.
Located at the Mitchell/Yancey line off Hwy 19E between
Burnsville and Spruce Pine. For
more information or directions,
call 675-4790 or 675-4365 or visit
youngsmountainmusic.org.
Music in the Mountain Folk Festival
The 28 th Annual Music in
the Mountains Folk Festival,
“dedicated to the preservation
of mountain music and culture,”
takes place indoors at the Burnsville Town Center on Saturday,
September 28, at 5:30 p.m.
The Festival includes music from all over our mountain
region including bluegrass and
traditional music, ballad singers,
storytellers, and dancing.
You won’t want to miss one
knee-slapping, hand-clapping
minute of this evening’s fun!
Food will be available at the
Festival and the audience can
eat inside or outside during the
program!
Food and refreshments will
be available at the Town Center.
Tickets are $14 adults and $12 for
students and seniors 65+ at the
door. Save $2 and buy your tickets in advance by stopping at the
T R A C A u c t i o n i t e m : Burnsville or Spruce Pine TRAC
Glass sculpture by Rick Galleries by Friday, Sept. 27.
The Music in the Mountains
Beck titled “Kneeling FigFolk Festival is sponsored by the
ure” (26” x 9” x 6”).
Toe River Arts Council in part by
a Grassroots Art Grant from the
North Carolina Arts Council, a
state agency.
For more information contact the Toe River Arts Council
at 682-7215 or 765-0520, or
email trac@toeriverarts.org. See
complete Festival scheduleat
toeriverarts.org.
Ballad singer and storyteller of mountain lore Bobby
McMillon will be part of a
great line up at the festival.
Fox Country Store, a historical gem, takes shoppers back in time
ply, men’s clothing, and classic
country store. However, the
selection in merchandise has
been expanded to include new
products, many of which cater to
women and children.
They carry Carhart and other
great clothing for children and
adults, Spyder outdoor wear,
Hobo and Baggellini purses,
children’s and adult boots including Ariat, Wolverine, Georgia,
Irish Setters, Justin and Muck &
Built around 1900, Fox Country Store is a historical gem
and Burnsville favorite that is
reminiscent of a time when a
community’s country store was
the Walmart of its day.
Visit Fox Country Store in
Burnsville for a nostalgic step
back in time. Max and Ben Fox,
two brothers, bought the store in
1977. Max’s children Amy and
Max Jr. and grandchildren now
Bogs, and sandals by Sanuk and
Ola Kai.
You will also find toys, nostalgic metal signs, pottery, cast iron
and other cookware, Case knives,
garden flags, bird feeders, and
Whitetail deer nutrition.
They also carry European
soaps, soy candles, and and many
other gift ideas and products.
Visit Fox Country Store at
650 W. Main Street, Burnsville.
Phone 682-2320.
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Built around 1900, Fox Country Store is a historical gem
and a Burnsville favorite that takes you back to a time when
the country store was the Walmart of its day.
run the store.
The friendly staff is there
to help you with farm supplies,
fertilizer, fencing, garden seeds,
pet supplies, clothing or gifts and
decorative items.
A historical gem, Fox Country Store retains nearly all of
its original structure including
a back room that used to be a
butcher shop, and the original
office and wood floors.
Jeanette, Max, Amy and
This store is not to be missed
Max Jr. at the popular Fox for those with a love for country
Country Store in Burnsville. products and nostalgia.
“This used to be the Walmart
Super Center of Yancey County,”
said Amy, explaining the many
products it supplied.
The owners understand that
small business owners have to
compete with big corporations.
They do something corporate
stores can’t do: offer customers
an authentic old-timey shopping
experience, and they are determined to offer their merchandise
at a local price.
Fox Country Store had traditionally been a farming sup-
Burnsville Wine and… wine and beer shop with a personal touch
This delightful wine shop on
East Main offers an ever changing,
manageable number of wines to
please every taste.
Free wine tastings are held each
Friday from 4-7 p.m. Vineyard
owners or company respresentatives are often on hand to pour.
Sit on the front deck or the
cozy seating area inside and enjoy
a glass of wine or beer during the
tastings -- or any time you want
to take a relaxing break. Bring a
snack, lunch or dinner and order
your choice of beverage.
Owner Joyce Watts takes great
pride in finding the best wines for
her shop -- from North Carolina
vineyards to those from across the
country and around the world. You
will find terrific alternatives in this
shop to the factory wines found in
grocery stores. A good selection of
organic wines are available.
In addition, the shop carries
a great selection of beer, along
with a nice selection of wine accessories.
She can special order wines for
you. Requests made by Tuesday,
provided the wine is available, can
be in the shop by Friday.
Watts started the business soon
after retiring as director of Yancey
Cooperative Extension Service.
She adheres to the philosophy
that “life is too short to drink bad
wine.”
Watts invites everyone to come
to the shop to see what she has to
offer and learn more about wine
from different areas of the world.
The weekly wine tastings are also a
great way to learn about wine.
Watts has made Burnsville
Wine and… a place where people feel comfortable, visit with
friends, and have fun while enjoying good customer service.
The shop is located at 525 W.
Main Street (next to TD Bank).
Open Tues-Fri from 11 to 7, and
Sat 11 to 6. Parking in back or in
the TD Bank parking lot.
For more information, call
This wine shop on the east end of town has a cozy sit- 682-3456 or see burnsvillewine.
ting room and outside deck for enjoying a glass of wine com, or follow the shop on Facebook.
or cold beer with friends, and weekly wine tastings.
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New faces and big changes at Mary Jane’s Cafe and Bakery in Burnsville
for cooking, has been a chef for
35 years – for the past eight at the
Chalet in Little Switzerland and
before that he was sous chef at
Grove Park Inn.
Linda, a potter by trade, knows
a lot about running a restaurant
and will serve as hostess and help
out where she is needed. She sold
her interest in OOAK Gallery in
Micaville to devote all her time to
the new restaurant venture.
They are adding a lot of menu
items, while keeping some of the
favorites of Mary Jane’s loyal
customers. They will be rolling
out the new menu in early July.
“Kirk is a master at taking
different foods and flavors and
coming up with dishes that melt
in your mouth,” she said. “I think
our breakfast, lunch and dinner
guests will be pleased.”
They will continue the live
music on weekends – Friday is
open mic night with an eclectic
mixture of talent taking the
stage, and on Saturday night
professional entertainers deliver
topnotch performances. And you
Linda and Kirk Banner will soon roll out a new menu, can still drop by on Fridays for
keeping some favorite items, and continue the live music. lunch and live music.
Mary Jane’s Café and Bakery has always been known for
fine food, homemade bread and
desserts, and great weekend live
entertainment.
The East Main Street restaurant is undergoing some
changes that should delight its
patrons. Owners Mary Jane
and Cass Beall have leased the
business May 15 to Kirk and
Linda Banner, who are now liv-
ing out their dream of having
a fine restaurant in Burnsville.
The opportunity came along at
just the right time as Cass and
Mary Jane decided to make a
change and slow their lives down
a bit. She is still doing the baking
for now and they still live next
door. But changes are taking
place.
Kirk, a Spruce Pine native
with a lot of experience and a love
The restaurant has indoor
seating for nearly 50 or sit on the
deck out back by the bubbling
steam. The restaurant is open
Monday – Saturday for breakfast
and lunch and for dinner Friday
and Saturday nights. But watch
for changes. They plan to start
serving dinner on weeknights and
even do a Sunday brunch.
Located at 112 East Main,
hours are Mon - Fri 7 to 3, then
Fri & Sat from 7 to 2 then reopens
for dinner at 5.
For more information or for
reservations, call 678-9362.
Kirk, a
chef for 35
years, and
Linda, a
potter, had
been looking for just
the right
restaurant
opportunity in
Burnsville
for the
past 10
years.
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Garden Deli mixes cultures to serve up some of the best food in the region
Sitting beside Burnsville’s
Town Square is the Garden Deli
Restaurant where Greg and Hiroko Yuziuk blend food traditions
of the Ukraine, Japan, Manhattan and North Carolina for their
diners.
Greg is the son of Ed and
Carolyn Yuziuk, who moved to
Burnsville in 1968 after buying
the town’s newspaper. Ed grew up
in New York, the son of Ukrainian
immigrants.
After selling the Yancey Journal, they opened the Garden Deli
in 1987. Ed died in 1997 but Greg,
with his wife Hiroko, returned
from working in Japan to run the
restaurant.
Ed was known around town
for his knowledge of great food
and his New York-style sandwiches piled high with thin sliced deli
meats. Greg says that everything
he knows about food he learned
from his dad.
The Garden Deli is open yearround offers lunch Monday -Saturday with fantastic deli sandwiches, freshly prepared soups,
crisp salads and tasty side dishes,
all at small town prices.
When dining in the evening
through don’t miss the opportunity
to experience the unique atmosphere provided by the garden
setting, including dining under
the signature willow tree (weather
permitting), or indoors where a
fireplace warms on chilly days.
Located at 107 Town Square.
Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch
Monday through Saturday, yearround. Evening hours: Thursday,
Friday, Saturday 5-8 p.m. Call
682-3946.
Sitting under the willow tree surrounded by wisteria
and flowers is a real treat for Garden Deli diners.
Thursday - Saturday, customers Hill, Greg enjoyed the Greek
can choose from rotating nightly grilled cheese sandwich served by
specials of steak, prime rib, and Hector’s on Franklin Street, so he
Hiroko’s special dishes with salm- added his version to the Garden
on, trout and much more. Relax Deli menu: melted American
with a glass of wine or a locally cheese seasoned with oregano,
lettuce, tomato, and onions and
crafted draft or bottled beer.
One of the favorites is a sand- served on lightly grilled pita
wich made with the Yuziuk fam- bread, with the Greek cucumber
ily’s secret sauerkraut recipe that sauce, tzatziki.
traveled from Ukraine to ManhatThey use Old World supplies
tan’s East Village where Ed grew and the pita is handmade and
up. It is now an ingredient in the hand-stretched. They use the same
Garden Deli’s pastrami Reuben authentic New York rye bread
sandwiches.
that’s used by the Carnegie Deli.
While attending UNC Chapel
Local, visiting, or just passing
Antique interiors, clothing, accessories at The Grapevine
Nancy Byrd and Joann Collins are a unique team running a
store called Grapevine.
You’ll be struck by the attractive arrangement of antique
interiors and lovely clothing.
The artistry at work here is
the combination of Nancy’s years
of experience in interior design
and Joann’s background in retail
clothing.
And it is a combination that
will take your breath away when
you walk into this downtown gem
of a shop.
Nancy’s gifts in composition
and the use of complementary
color are evident throughout the
At the Grapevine on West Main just off the Town Square,
store in the artful presentations of
you’ll
find an attractive arrangement of antique interiors
clothing and accessories.
and lovely clothing and accessories.
Nancy shops area auctions to fordable clothing. There are jackprocure unusual interiors. You’ll ets and sweaters, both everyday
find lamps, occasional chairs, and evening attire, an extensive
mirrors, cabinets, and more, jewelry selection and scarves.
along with art prints and an array
Grapevine is most proud of
of smaller items in china, silver, its helpful, friendly approach to
or pottery.
customers.
Locally made, natural wood
“This is more than just a place
furniture holds displays of can- to buy something,” Joann says.
dles, soap, and lavender prod- “We think of our hospitality as
The Grapevine, a unique ucts.
primary – a ministry, really.”
downtown shop, is a tribute
Joann has a natural bent , plus
Located at 11 W. Main Street
to the talents of Nancy Byrd a 30-year history, in selecting next to Burnsville’s town hall, the
comfortable, attractive, and af- shop is open 10-5, Mon -Sat.
and Joann Collins.
Greg and Hiroko Yuziuk
Off The Beaten Path
“A store to explore.”
Antiques
Collectables
Books - new & used
Children’s Room
19W. Main Street
Burnsville, N.C.
(Below Grapevine store
with parking/entrance in
the rear)
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Hammond Antiques a treasure trove worth exploring in downtown Burnsville
If you’re shopping for old
things to add class and character
to your modern-day life, Hammond Antiques is the store for
you.
One of the newest and largest antique stores in the area,
Hammond offers an assortment
of treasures from the past that
are perfect for those who love
antiques and collectibles or want
some unique items for home
decorating.
Ralph Hammond, a Yancey
County native, opened the shop
three years ago after a longstanding interest and involvement
in the antiques business.
Serving as an auctioneer for
one of the biggest antique businesses in Asheville for several
years -- and doing shows featuring antique glass and jewelry
-- antiques have been his pas-
Ralph
Hammond
sion for a long
time.
Ralph goes
to auctions and
estate sales
regularly so the
merchandise
is constantly
changing – and
you can share
in his excitement at the latest treasure he
Stop by if you’re looking
for good customer service and
antique treasures in a friendly
atmosphere.
Or just come in to browse;
you might be inspired.
Also lamp repair, upholstery,
interest free layaway.
Hammond Antiques is located
at 201 West Main Street. Open
Monday through Saturday from
10 to 6. Call 682-2777.
has acquired.
Whether you are looking
for something in particular or
just browsing, you’re sure to be
caught up in an adventure that
could turn into hours at Hammond Antiques.
There’s three levels totaling
nearly 50,000-square feet to
explore and downstairs you will
find the bargain basement.
Hammond has a wide assortment of everything from jewHe has a wide assortment
of everything from jewelry to elry to furniture to glass, china, kitchenware, and more. Get
furniture to glass and china and ready for an adventure when you walk into this West Main
antique shop just a couple of blocks from Town Square.
kitchenware, and more.
Sandy’s offers elegance in hair fashions and gifts
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Sandy Presnell has created
a niche in the community for
elegance and taste over the years
since she established her business
in Burnsville.
The salon and gift shop is
filled with the soft, welcoming aroma of candles and dried
flowers.
Her gift shop features items
such as Lady Primrose bath
products, Vera Bradley handbags,
a travel and accessory line, and
more.
Sandy’s hair fashions and
gifts carries fashionable jewelry
that lends an exotic elegance to
any wardrobe.
The shop has elegant dinnerware along with artfully crafted
bureaus, lamps, and other household items and accessories including pottery and Arte Italica
china made in Italy.
Sandy’s is also a full service
hair salon, offering pedicures
and manicures, shellac, facials,
microderm and chemical peels,
tanning beds, waxing, and salon
products.
Skincare products include
Cellex-C Betaplex, GloMinerals, She also carries OKA b.
sandals.
Sandy’s Gifts carries fashionable handbags, fine jewSandy’s Gifts and Salon is
located at 131 East Main Street elry, elegant dinnerware, lamps, pottery. For many people
and is open Monday -- Saturday. who visit Burnsville regularly, Sandy’s is at the top of their
Call 682-9158.
list for elegant items and for purchasing gifts.
Penland School of Crafts attracts students from around the world
Penland School of Crafts was
founded in the 1920s in the isolated mountain town of Penland
in Mitchell County.
In 1923, Lucy Morgan, a
schoolteacher who had recently
learned to weave, created an association to teach the craft to local women as a way to give them
a source of income. The center
provided instruction, looms, and
materials.
Local volunteers built first
a cabin and then a larger hall.
In 1929, Penland was officially
founded as the Penland School
of Handicrafts. The school grew
rapidly and began expanding into
other crafts. By the 1950s, it was
attracting students from around
the world.
Penland School of Crafts is a
national center for craft education
dedicated to helping people live
creative lives.
Penland’s programs engage
the human spirit, which is exPenland Gallery and Visitors
pressed throughout the world in
Center offers ongoing special
craft. Penland enriches lives by
exhibits and sells work made
teaching skills, ideas, and the
by Penland instructors, resident
value of the handmade.
artists and students in all craft
Penland welcomes everyone –
media.
from vocational and avocational
The gallery is open Tuesday
craft practitioners to interested
- Saturday, 10 to 5 and Sundays,
visitors. People living in this
noon to 5; closed Mondays and is
region can attend classes at a disMaking on-press adjust- located on the Penland campus on
counted rate on a standby basis. ments to a lithograph stone. Conley Ridge Road, just off PenThe campus includes a school
land Road in Mitchell County.
store where supplies for working in all media can be purchased.
The gallery also offers tours
The school also sponsors of the Penland campus on Tuesartists’ residencies, an outreach days and Thursdays.
program, and a gallery and visiFor information, see penland.
tors center.
org or call 828-765-6211.
ating his eclectic sculpture and
other works.
You can also get a sampling of
their work at the TRAC Gallery
in downtown Burnsville.
John and Claudia are also
members of the “Hot Duck Soup”
novelty jazz band, which is extremely available for your next
party. See hotducksoup.net
The Yummy Mud Puddle
vacation rental guest house is
also located on the property. It
accommodates six in comfort and
is for rent by the week.
For question or directions, call
The Craft House, dating to 1935 is one of the many his682-6567, or learn more about
their art, music and enterprises toric structures on Penland campus, which has been desat yummymudpuddle.com
ignated a National Historic District. Photos Robin Dreyer
John Richards and Claudia Dunaway bask in creativity at
their Yummy Mud Puddle mixed media and pottery studios
Yummy Mud Puddle, the studios of potter Claudia Dunaway
and mixed media artist John D.
Richards, is located on 10 wild,
wooded acres just one mile from
downtown Burnsville overlook-
ing the Black Mountains.
Claudia designs and produces
a stunning array of craft in clay,
while John uses glass, wire,
plaster, pewter, paper and trash
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Toe River Arts Council plays important role in cultural scene and arts education
The Toe River Arts Council (TRAC) serves the rural,
mountain counties of Mitchell and Yancey promoting the
arts through educational and
community-wide programs and
services. Its mission is to connect
artists, the arts and communities
to improve the quality of life in
the Toe River Valley. The over
500 artists that live in the two
counties are featured in many of
its programs.
School art residencies, inschool performances and programs, and workshops for teachers are a few of the educational
programs offered.
Community events that take
place all throughout the year are
rich and varied including two
annual self-guided studio tours
and Music in the Mountains Folk
Festival TRAC also sponsors the
Toe River Chamber Ensemble, its
own community orchestra and the
McWhirter Pottery
Kim & Pete McWhirter
Toe River Community Chorus
and their concerts.
TRAC owns and operates two
galleries: the Burnsville TRAC
Gallery and the Spruce Pine
TRAC Gallery. Both galleries
serve the community with yearround exhibitions and gift shops
that feature over 135 TRAC artist
members’ work. The second story of TRAC’s Spruce Pine facility
serves the community as an arts
education and artist resource center for young and old alike. There
TRAC sponsors workshops for
artists, art education classes, and
performances.
TRAC is a membership organization that is open to anyone.
Toe River Arts Council headquarters, Burnsville TRAC
Visit toeriverarts.org to learn
Gallery, and information center on W. Main in Burnsville.
more or call 828-682-7215.
One of a Kind Gallery (OOAK Gallery) in old Micaville store
One of a Kind Gallery
(OOAK) celebrates Appalachian artists and craftspeople.
Come experience shopping in the
nostalgic Old Micaville Country
Yancey County’s Oldest Pottery
Established In 1963
139 Red Clay Road
Burnsville, N.C. 28714
(828)675-4559
pkmcwhirter@gmail.com
Welcome To Yancey County
With offices in Burnsville, Bakersville, & Marshall
Store, now an expansive space
with work by more than 100 of
the region’s finest artists.
The gallery is owned and operated now by Kari Weaver. Her
former partner Estela Shackelford is retiring and partner Linda
Gayle Banner is now helping with
her husband’s new restaurant.
“I am so excited to be reopening for the third season,” Weaver
says. The shop has been receiving
new artwork from many favorite
local artists and sprucing the gallery up for visitors.
The selection includes pottery, face jugs, sculpture, paintings, pastels, prints, photography,
fiber art, recycled metal art, jewelry, glass, lamps, wood, quilts,
and more.
Hours are 10 to 5:30 Monday
- Saturday and 12 to 4 Sunday.
Located 4 mi. east of Burnsville at
573 Micaville Loop. Call 828-6750690 or see ooakartgallery.com.
Colonial Guest Home offers rooms for visitors
Guest rooms in a historic and
traditional family home offers a
pleasant experience for visitors
-- just a few blocks from Burnsville’s Town Square.
The Colonial Guest Home
is a remodeled old-fashioned
two-story home built in the late
1800s by Dr. Lewis from Florida.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lewis then
purchased the house in the early
1920s. Their daughter, Ruth Lewis Banks, now owns the home.
The home was remodeled and
the upper level converted into
guest rooms in the early 1980s
with the downstairs serving as the
private residence of the owner.
The upstairs is fronted by a
large eight-foot deck that spans
the front and side where the
private stairway entrance is located. Each of the three guest
A couple of blocks from town square, The Colonial offers visitors a quiet retreat in a home-like atmosphere.
rooms has a private bath, small round offering the comforts of
refrigerator, microwave, cable home by the night or for an exTV and Wi-Fi.
tended visit. Call 828-682-2304
The Colonial is open year- for information or reservations.
Ski or snowboard at Wolf Ridge in winter
Come to Yancey during the
winter and ski The Wolf at Wolf
Ridge. When you ski or snowboard at Wolf Ridge, you will
enjoy unmatched views, crisp
mountain air, well-groomed
slopes and some new places to
explore at Western North Carolina’s top-rated ski slope. There
are 23 exciting runs, eight lifts,
two full service ski lodges and 36
slope side cabin rental units.
At the Madison,Yancey line
on US 19/26
New Location!
7 South Main Street
in Burnsville
Stop by Little Switzerland Cafe and General Store and experience “downtown” Little
Switzerland and “The Best Restaurant on the Blue Ridge Parkway!”
Little Switzerland Cafe and General Store, area
attractions a must stop by Blue Ridge Parkway
Founded over 100 years ago
in 1910, Little Switzerland and its
founders had a major impact on
the route of the Blue Ridge Parkway along Mitchell and Yancey
counties.
The Parkway was built through
a Depression-era “back-to-work ”
program called the Civilian Conservation Corps.
The construction would provide local men with work and
the park itself would bring commerce to our unexplored mountains. Cottage and home- based
businesses sprouted up selling
everything from crafts to canned
goods and other farm products.
In that way, not much has
changed in the 78 years since the
Parkway opened here in this island
in the sky. The Little Switzerland
area businesses still rely heavily upon tourism income. Its
arts community owes a debt of
gratitude to the construction of
the Parkway.
Little Switzerland is also a
great place for local residents to
get away, enjoy a good meal or
a glass of wine and just relax. It
is known for its vistas and views,
cool breezes and great hiking.
Crabtree and Grassy Creek
Falls are just two of the many
places people think of when they
want to get away.
The area also shines with restaurants, shopping and of course
the nearby historic McKinney
Mines and the NC Mining Museum at Emerald Village.
The so called “Diamond Back”
sports car road that is Highway
226A can be fun to drive and is
a great place for picture-taking.
Bring your camera and leave your
special house hickory smoked
baby back ribs and barbecue, casseroles and more that are served
in the Cafe during lunch hours
or vacuum-sealed for you to take
home for dinner or on a picnic.
The Café is a seasonal business. Lunch hours are 11 a.m. to
4 p.m. mid-April through October.
Call for the schedule, which may
change with the weather or for
The General Store has slow times of the year. Call for
BBQ and food to go, along information: 828-765-5289.
with supplies and more.
cares at home.
Pick up some supplies at Little
Switzerland General Store and
take a picnic to your destination.
The store offers imported
wines and beers, imported and
domestic cheeses, deli and takeout menu, candy and foodstuffs,
fine local crafts, and lots more.
The store is open 7 days per week,
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. except Friday and Saturday when it’s open
until 8 p.m.
Then come back to “downtown” Little Switzerland for
lunch at Switzerland Café from
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everything is
made from scratch daily – soups,
quiche, sandwiches, wraps, and
smoked trout, baby back ribs and
pulled pork from the smokehouse.
Enjoy lunch and choose from
the selection of wine, draft and
bottled beer downstairs or upstairs
in Zackery’s Pub where you can
watch sports on satellite TV or
play a game of pool.
They are honored to have been
accepted into the N.C. Barbecue
Society and will have a place on
the NC Barbecue Trail.
The General Store offers their
828.678.9900
FRESH... made-to-order SANDWICHES!
Enjoy at our indoor seating or carry-out!
Tribal, French Dressing, Pure & Co.,
The North Face, Cutter and Buck,
and Chamilia Beads.
Solstice Cycles planning move to South Toe area near Mt. Mitchell Golf and Blue Ridge Parkway
Burnsville’s bicycle shop,
Solstice Cycles, is moving to the
Mt. Mitchell golf course area to
partner with the new owners of
Albert’s Motel.
Located just past Mt. Mitchell
Golf Course off Highway 80 South
and less than three miles from the
Blue Ridge Parkway, Albert’s
Motel, a local landmark, is a small,
well-kept motel with 10 comfortable rooms and three villas.
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Heritage Pharmacy
Hours: Monday thru Friday 9-6
678-9300
1722 West US Hwy 19E, Burnsville at Riverside next to Yancey Physical Therapy
Hometown Full Service Independent Pharmacy
Locally Owned & Operated with Exceptional Customer Service
Burnsville
Pool
Hours:
Monday thru Saturday
12:00 - 5:00
Sunday 2:00 - 5:00
Located at
Mitchell Branch Road
in Burnsville
682-9328
It is within walking distance
to Roaring Fork waterfalls, and
a short bike ride to Black Mountain campground, and next to the
world famous Mt. Mitchell Golf
Course.
Kathy Hogan of Solstice Cycles and Gus Roldan of Albert’s
Motel are teaming up to offer
bike rentals, information about
nearby off road and road cycling
routes, a range of accessories,
and repair services as well as a
comfortable place to stay overnight. The motel is very close
to Carolina Hemlocks and Black
Mountain Campground. There
are also several dining choices
within walking distance.
Roldan, the new owner of
Albert’s Motel, is no stranger to
the area. A resident of Miami,
Gus (a school psychologist) and
his wife, Isabel (Olympic athlete)
have been organizing adventure
trips to the Blue Ridge mountains
for over 20 years and he plans to
continue to bring groups up to
enjoy the beauty of this area.
An avid cyclist, hiker, and
tri-athlete, Gus bought property
at River Run (across from the golf
course) and has been coming up
with his wife and four children;
who have also competed in triath-
Toe River
Pool
Hours:
Monday thru Saturday
12:00 - 5:00
Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 if no
pool party.
Call to reserve
the pool
for after-hour
parties!
Located at
225 Patience Park Road,
South Toe
Call to reserve the
Hoot Owl Hall for
your family reunion,
wedding, birthdays
or other events!
675-5104
Solstice Cycles plans to move to the South Toe area past
Mt. Mitchell Golf Course in Alberts Motel complex, which
was recently purchased by Gus and Isabel Roldan.
lons and half marathons.
He plans to organize rides for
local riders and has a great picnic
area by the Toe River for relaxing
after the rides and social events.
Kathy will remain involved in
the cycling community and looks
forward to offering services for
visiting groups as well as local
riders and their families.
Solstice Cycles will be shifting its merchandise to its new
location at Albert’s Motel beginning in July and be fully operational for the beginning of the
Fall colors! Watch for notice of an
open house in late August!
Solstice Cycles will continue
to honor its warranty services as
a Raleigh dealer and welcomes
Burnsville riders to check out
new opportunities to ride trials
on private property as well as the
traditional Parkway road rides.
TRAC Tours twice yearly offer
intimate look at artists’ studios
The mountains of Mitchell and
Yancey counties are home to some
of the top artists and craftspeople
in America.
Whether you want contemporary or traditional, two- or threedimensional, to look at or to use,
you’ll find a wide selection to
select from as, map in hand, you
follow the crafts trail set out for
the Toe River Studio Tours sponsored by Toe River Arts Council
the first weekend in December and
the second weekend in June.
From noon to 4 on Friday, and
then 10 in the morning until 5 in
the evening on Saturday and Sunday, over 100 artisans open their
studio doors and welcome the
public to see their workplaces.
Some years the weather is
mild, yet invigorating, other years
it is not so pleasant. Either way,
the studios are warm with welcoming. Some even offer food and
drink. The glass studios glisten
with the shiny surfaces of ornaments, sculptures, and containers
of every sort.
The variety and quality of the
Studio Tours are the first
weekend in December and
second weekend in June.
art and craft seen on the Toe River
Studio Tour is unmatched. Artisans in almost every medium open
their studios for the tour and most
offer a broad selection and price
range. Many are well known while
others are new to the tour.
Bright red arrowed Tour signs
point the way from studio to
studio taking visitors into some
of the most scenic and unusual
parts of the mountains. An artists’
reception and the self-guided tour
are free.
Complete information, including a map to the studios, is
available at toeriverarts.org or by
calling (828) 682-7215.
Something Special for everyone at this shop
Something Special Gift Shop
is stocked and ready for summer.
Whether you are decorating indoors or outdoors or in need of a
hostess gift for a summer party,
Something Special has the perfect
item for you.
Locally made birdhouses and
feeders are one of the many items
that are sure to be a hit with your
feathered friends. The shop also
has the areas largest selection of
windchimes. New this year are
the bamboo windchimes. The
bamboo chimes provide a very
soothing sound and are decorated with a beautiful handcarved
adornment.
And no garden is complete
without a garden gnome to keep
an eye on things.
Jenny’s Pickles are now featured at Something Special,
which are excellent for summer
barbeques and dinners. Proudly
made in North Carolina, these
tasty crisp pickles come in a
variety of flavors. They have
the traditional bread & butter,
signature salt & pepper dill and
Tina and Dennis Matelski operate one of the region’s finest
and most interesting gift shops just off the Town Square.
for those that like things a little
spicier, jalapeno salt & pepper
and habanero bread & butter.
The store also carries the
popular Kentucky BourbonQ
barbecue sauces.
Stop by and explore the many
wonderful items available for the
summer season at Something
Special, open Mon- Sat 9-6.
Monkey Business Toy Shop downtown nostalgic
toys from years past and the latest that kids love
Monkey Business Toy Shop is
bursting at the seams with a great
selection of summer toys.
Parents and grandparents
love to bring children to Monkey
Business. It’s as much fun for the
adults as it is for the kids.
And if the kids are getting
restless, bring them by for a visit
to the store and it will provide an
afternoon full of smiles and fun.
The toy shop has an amazing
assortment of light-up and glow
toys. The always popular summer toy White Lightning Wand
has amazing vibrant colors. Another big hit is the Firefly, great
for daytime play and awesome
at night.
The store has a lot of other
traditional summer toys too: Frisbees, Hula Hoops, Slip n’ Slides,
bubbles and water balloons.
There’s puzzles, art supplies,
Visit the Grapevine!
You’ll be given
a friendly welcome
to browse the
unique collection of
interesting interiors
and appealing
women’s clothing
and accessories.
10-5, Mon-Sat
11 W. Main St., Burnsville
You’ll find toys that take
you back in time to the latest amazing toys.
cars, trains, airplanes, and every
toy in between for babies to
older children. And old-fashioned
candy that everyone will love.
For nighttime play, the Firefly
has an LED light that creates a
spectacular effect when you shoot
it up to 50-ft. in the sky.
For a fun filled day, stop
by Monkey Business Toy Shop
located in downtown Burnsville
on West Main just off Town
Square, open Monday through
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Appalachian Java a downtown gathering place
SOLSTICE CYCLES
Bikes, Accessories, Repair Services
Coming Soon:
Bike rentals from a new location close
to the Black Mountain Campground
Enjoy a ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway
or on trails
Access to picnic and camping areas
Accessories available for sale
Repair by appointment
Call 828/682-1353 for more information
Locals and visitors alike agree
that you should make it a priority
to treat yourself at Appalachian
Java & Cafe on West Main, just
off the beautiful Town Square.
What started out as the local
coffee shop eight years ago now
proudly boasts popular breakfast
and lunch menus in addition to
the typical independent coffee
shop fare.
Open year-round Mon-Fri
7-5 and Sat 8-4. Lunch is served
daily 11-2.
Ronnie and Sandra Gregory,
son Brandon and the staff invites
you to peruse the plethora of
freshly baked goods, an unlimited
assortment of delicious hot/cold/
frozen beverages and select your
favorite items from the breakfast
and lunch menus always prepared to order from the freshest
ingredients.
Jump start your day with a
delicious breakfast of made from
scratch buttermilk biscuits, local
sausage gravy, an array of breakfast sandwiches and wraps. For
the lighter appetite, yogurt cups
topped with homemade granola,
fresh fruit, bagels, muffins, assorted pastries and danishes or
try a cup of delicious fruit & nut fruit smoothie, specialty beverloaded Umpqua Oats. Order age, soda or juice.
Visit appjavacafe.com. Like
from the breakfast menu daily
us on Facebook or call at 682until 10:30 a.m.
As your thoughts turn to 0120 for daily specials and to
lunch, consider a wide assort- place orders in advance for eat
ment of fabulous panini sand- in or take out.
wiches, delicious
wraps, hearty soups,
gourmet salads and
homemade quiches
all prepared with locally produced ingredients as much as
feasible. Save room
for a slice of cheesecake or other mouthwatering dessert.
Relax downstairs or upstairs in
the comfortable and
relaxing atmosphere
or at the outside
sidewalk cafe tables.
Catch up with friends
or simply browse the
web on the free WiFi. Invite a friend
and treat yourself to
an amazingly good
Breakfast and lunch along with cofcup of organic coffee, iced or hot tea, fee and many specialty drinks while
cappuccino, latte, looking over the Town Square.
Historic Orchard at Altapass on Blue Ridge Parkway
offers live music, programs for kids, hiking, and more
Little Switzerland, NC
The Switzerland Cafe...
famous for homemade soups, quiches,
wraps and sandwiches, house smoked
pork BBQ and Bridget’s desserts!
Open for lunch from 11 - 4, 7 days a week.
The Switzerland General Store...
since 1927, offering the best travel
directions and a public restroom.
Also picnic food items, t-shirts, beer and wine.
Open 10 - 6 Sunday thru Thursday,
10 - 8 Friday and Saturday.
Call for information
828-765-5289
For spectacular views and
a taste of traditional mountain
music and dance, be sure to visit
The Historic Orchard at Altapass
on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
This 100-year-old working
apple orchard has become a
center for the preservation of
mountain folkways and culture,
offering story-telling hayrides,
kids’ activities, a history exhibit,
a honeybee exhibit, a butterfly
garden, hiking trails and free, live
music five days a week through
the summer season.
A new program in 2013 is Super
Saturdays, a series of Appalachian
Heritage activities for children ages
6 to 12, from 10:30 to noon on Saturdays through Aug. 10.
The music program features
local bluegrass, country and
gospel artists, and is offered free
to the public thanks to donations
to the Altapass Foundation, a
nonprofit that supports the Orchard’s mission of preserving
our mountain heritage.
The Orchard’s general store
is part of the nonprofit, and all
proceeds from sales support the
A storytelling hayride at the historic Orchard at Altapass. Come enjoy the music, hiking and much more.
education and music programs.
Free live music performances
The 188-acre facility is lo- are held at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday
cated near mile 328.3 on the through Friday, and at 1 p.m.
Parkway, just north of Highway and 3 p.m. on Saturday and
226 in Spruce Pine. Hours are 10 Sunday. For more information,
a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through visit altapassorchard.org or call
Sunday during the summer, and 828-765-9531. Come join the
seven days a week during Sep- fun and be part of “Saving the
tember and October.
Good Stuff!”
Crimson Laurel Gallery in Bakersville is a must see
In business since 2002, Crimson Laurel Gallery has the largest
selection of studio ceramics in
Western North Carolina, fine jewelry, hand crafted furniture, glass,
sculpture, and paintings round out
the collection, culminating in an
aesthetic unique to Bakersville
and beyond.
The gallery also includes a
working jewelry studio, exhibition
hall, and select antiques. Special
exhibits and lectures are held
throughout the year.
Owners John Lara and David
Trophia are working artists committed to educating customers
about the artists they represent
and how the work is made. All are
working artists, many of whom
teach and have been featured in
magazines nationally and abroad.
Their unique vision is evident in
the careful design of displays,
the preservation of the historic
Blevins Building, and welcoming
nature of the space.
From it’s origins at the turn of
the last century, the Blevins building has served as a warehouse,
silent movie theater, billiard hall,
tobacco shop, bowling alley, sandwich shop, and general store.
Learn what Yancey County has to offer!
Visit yanceychamber.com
or call 828-682-7413
The gallery is in a carefully renovated historic building.
During 15 months of renovations in 2006-07, all efforts were
made to retain the historic imperfections of the building. The
square front on the face of the
building is close to the original
design and the original entrance
and porch ceiling have been
preserved.
Today the Blevins Building
serves as the flagship of a revitalized and growing art, craft and an-
tiques community in Bakersville
and Mitchell County.
In July and August, Crimson
Laurel hosts collaborative work
by jeweler Deb Karash and ceramic sculptor Deborah G. Rogers, and new pieces from the latest
firing of Alex Matisse.
Located at 23 Crimson Laurel
Way in Bakersville in Mitchell
County. Phone 688-3599 or crimsonlaurel@aol.com.
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Alexandra’s Closet Consignment
Shoppe has newer style women’s dresses, skirts, slacks, shoes, and handbags.
The shop has added a men’s section
and has the best fashionable teen clothing around at great prices.
Customers can browse the extensive
stock and find incredible prices for the
entire family.
You will find BKE Jeans, swimsuits,
wrap bracelets, shoes and more.
Carolyn will be happy to help you
find just what you’re looking for in this
clothing treasure trove.
Business hours are 10 a.m. - 5:30
p.m. on Monday through Friday; and 9
a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Consignments may be brought in
anytime. Call Carolyn at 284-4207 for
more information.
Alexandra’s Closet Consignment
Shop is located at 519 US Highway
19-E By-pass just down the highway
Alexandra’s Closet Consignment Shoppe of- and through the stoplight east of Ingles,
fers clothing for teens, women and men at great on the left beside JB’s Bargains.
prices in Burnsville on Hwy 19-E Bypass.
828-284-4207
10-5:30 Mon - Fri / 9-4 Sat
Homemade
Breads and Desserts,
Fresh Salads,
Wraps & Sandwiches,
Hot Specials for Lunch!
Breakfast Specialty Waffles,
Pure Maple Syrup,
& Fresh Fruit!
114 East Main Street,
Burnsville NC 28714
828-678-9362
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
DINNER
Monday - Friday
7:30am - 3:00pm
Saturday
7:30am - 2:00pm
Saturday Night
5:00-9:00pm
Wine &
Specialty Beer!
Musical Guests
each week on
Fridays
from 12-2
Open Mic on Friday’s
Music on Saturdays
from 7-9
(small cover charge)
New House For
Sale By Owner
Felicity’s Closet relocates to large space downtown
New 4 Bedroom 3 Bath home for sale. Open floor
plan.. Hardwood floors, tile in bathrooms, carpet in
bedrooms. Drive-in basement. Central heat and air.
Appliances. Stone fireplace with gas logs.
Beautiful views. Great location.. $239,000.00
Call 828-682-2587 or 828-208-6678
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Saturday 9:00-3:00
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One Mile West of Cane River Middle School on Hwy 19
(828)682-9766
We Accept EBT Cards
This July marks the 3rd anniversary of Felicity’s Closet, The
Upscale Consignment Boutique
on West Main Street.
Phyllis Pippins, the owner,
relocated to a bigger closet this
past December 8, 2012. Her first
location on 120 West Main Street
(across from the movie theatre)
was about 600-square feet. The
new shop across from the Chamber of Commerce provides a
large, wide-open space.
The window space is a dream
come true for Phyllis. “I love
changing the window displays
every few days. Sometimes three
or four consignors in a day will
bring in their lovely gently-worn
clothing.”
Some of her consignments
have never been worn and still
have the price tags on them.
Phyllis says, “Even though we
are mainly a consignment shop,
I do carry Sacred Threads, the
Art of Clothing. I really like the
look and easy care attire that
they make. I make a trip down to
Florida every January and go to
the warehouse to hand-pick what
I want to carry. The prices don’t
compete with my consignments
and I am able to offer some new
pieces at good prices.”
I also started to carry the
Slapwatches, which are colorful,
fun wrist watches in wild colors.
These are very durable watches
and cost just under $30.”
You never know what you will
find at Felicity’s Closet. Come in
and check it out. It might become your favorite consignment
boutique. The summer hours are
Monday thru Friday 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.
until you are finished shopping.
Phyllis
Pippins
can really
exercise
her flair
for style
and
display in
the new
space
across
from the
Chamber
of Commerce
on West
Main.
Bubba’s Good Eats serving up barbecue and more
“Home of the world’s greatest
recipe…good food, family and
friends” is the motto at Bubba’s
Good Eats. It’s a philosophy the
folks at Bubba’s take to heart
when they come to work each
day.
Mark “Bubba” Presnell cuts
the steaks and smokes his own
barbecue – one of the specialties on the menu. There are also
The Historic
Nu Wray
Country House
Burnsville, NC
We are available as a
complete house-rental
suitable for groups,
family-reunions, weddings and
rent out as a
full-facility rental.
burgers, chicken, great sides,
fresh salads, appetizers and an
express lunch for people in a
hurry. Locally made ice cream is
also available. “We help support
local products as much as we
can,” Presnell said.
For Presnell, it was a dream
come true when he teamed up
with friends Chris Autrey and
Craig Howell to bring a family
restaurant to Burnsville that celebrates youth and youth sports.
“We always wanted to open
our own place,” Presnell said.
“Chris and I came up with the
local school sports theme because
we had always been involved in
high school sports from coaching
to the booster club.”
“We wanted to give the people
of Yancey County – adults and
kids of all ages – something of
their own,” he said.
Walk in the door and the
theme is obvious. Sports photos,
banners, awards, trophies and
colorful displays decorate the
interior, and TV’s for watching
sports.
Presnell said the restaurant
itself came about with the help of
family members and many people
in the community who gave their
time and skills.
The hardwood floors and wood
ceiling give the restaurant an inviting warmth. An outside deck gives
additional space for dining in the
quiet, relaxing setting that seats 73
inside and 24 outside.
They have a catering trailer
and will cater all kinds of events.
Mon-Tues 11-9; Wed 11-2; ThursSat 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. (breakfast buffet Thurs-Sat begining at 7 a.m.)
Located at 394 East Main just a
few blocks from Town Square.
For catering information or take
out, call 678-3388.
www.NuWrayInn.com
828-682-2329
nuwrayinn@gmail.com
“Look forward to having you stay with us.”
~ Lisa and Bob
Bubba’s is on East Main a few blocks from Town Square.
NuWray available for special event rentals
The historic Nu Wray Inn is
now called the Nu Wray Country
House. Located in the heart of
Burnsville, the inn owners changed
its business model from a country
inn to a country house that can
be rented as a venue for family
gatherings, weddings, receptions,
business and other retreats or
reunions.
The husband-and-wife team
of Bob Cohen and Lisa England
purchased the property in April
2010 and spent four months updating the bed-and-breakfast before
reopening.
They are focusing primarily
on renting the entire inn for group
events although individual stays
are still accepted when available.
The Nu Wray Country House
is a great destination hub for special occasions or headquarters for
your adventures. There’s no time
pressure during your stay for your
wedding or other event.
You are surrounded by history
from the moment you enter this
landmark house.
The Nu Wray has provided hospitality in its comfortable setting
for generations of travelers includ-
ing Thomas Wolfe, Elvis Presley
and Christopher Reeves. Relax on
the front porch rocking chairs or
enjoy the deck and gardens.
The three-story clapboard Colonial 16,500-sq. ft. inn is listed on
the National Register of Historic
Places and has been a stopping
place for travelers since 1833.
The house is located within
walking distance to restaurants,
shops, galleries, live theater, and
more. Enjoy nearby fishing, hiking, horseback riding, tubing, and
swimming in the famous Toe and
Cane Rivers. The Nu Wray is close
to Mount Mitchell and Penland
School of Crafts, and Parkway
Playhouse.
This picture-perfect wedding
venue is the ideal site to celebrate
your special day.
The Nu Wray is a great value
with site fees that include exclusive
use of the entire facility for four
days and three nights. Shorter or
longer stays are available.
For information, to set an appointment, or to book a reservation,
email nuwrayinn@gmail.com.
The NuWray on Burnsville’s Town Square has been a Visit the web site nuwrayinn.com
part of Yancey since the founding of the county in 1833. or call 828-682-2329.
David’s Ltd. takes style to a whole new level
David’s Limited has been 1972 by David McIntosh as a also operated Clodhoppers Shoe
known for casual elegance and men’s clothing store.
Store down the street, recently
Owner Cristal Randolph, who combined the two businesses.
style since it was established in
David’s Limited has always
stocked products with a “sophisticated casual” attitude that
is timeless, versatile and easy to
coordinate so that looking good
becomes almost effortless.
“Customers are really drawn
to the uniqueness of the things we
carry – things they simply won’t
find in department stores. It really
adds to the fun of the shopping
experience,” Cristal says.
Beyond elevating the shopping experience, Cristal has taken
Clothing syles reflect a sophisticated casual attitude and the product offerings to a whole
new level, incorporating what
timeless versatility for men and women at David’s Ltd.
her customers like. She uses that
knowledge to personalize her
buying trips for the store.
Cristal’s approach in the lines
and styles of shoes she carries is
the same: carrying product lines
you won’t find in a department
store but suit your customers.
Both of her stores, before they
were merged, have won awards
and have been honored by various companies whose lines she
carries.
David’s Limited is located
David’s Ltd. now carries top shoe lines for men, women on West Main just off the Town
Square. Phone 682-6542.
and and children in the same location.
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Riverside Roller Rink: serving up family fun since 1958
Surprise, not much has
changed but the music as new
generations of families take to
the floor. The roller rink is still
a popular place for families and
kids to go – and it is a premier
spot for private parties of all
kinds.
Joyce and Jim still operate the
rink and Joyce is always on hand
to rent skates and keep the music
going – and chat with friends.
Saturday night from 7 to 11
p.m. the rink is open for public
skating.
Private parties, groups and
clubs are welcome to reserve
a time Monday through Friday
and on Saturday from 11 a.m.
to 3:30.
Riverside Roller Rink is located just a couple of miles west
of town, turn right on Rink Road.
Not much has changed but the music as new genera- Call 682-2651 for more informations of families take to the floor at Riverside Roller Rink tion or to reserve time for a party
or group skating.
(and sometimes you can still skate to the old tunes).
Jim and Joyce Gardner built
the iconic Riverside Roller Rink
in 1958, the time that ushered in
rock ‘n roll, poodle skirts, bobby
sox and blue jeans.
The roller rink was the place
to go – not only on weekends but
weeknights. It was a gathering
place where teens could meet
and perhaps couple-skate under
the twinkling lights or compete
in the limbo contest – all to hit
tunes of the time blasting over
the loud speaker.
Antiques, collectibles and more
Get lost exploring the jam-packed New to You shop
on East Main Street next to Radio Shack and Banks
Jewelers. This shop has antiques, furniture, collectibles, gifts, and much, much more. The spacious,
well-organized shop invites browsing through their
wonderland of often-changing stock from auctions
and estate sales. Owners are Jeanne and Craig Martin.
Open Monday – Saturday. Call 682-9354.
107 Town Square
Burnsville, NC
(828) 682-3946
Hours are 11:00 - 2:00 For Lunch Monday through Saturday, year-round
Evening Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 5:00-8:00
On the Town Square of our friendly mountain town, the Garden Deli Restaurant offers fantastic deli sandwiches, freshly
prepared soups, crisp salads and tasty side dishes, all at small town prices. Evening dining select one of our nightly specials of steak, prime rib, sushi, and much more with all the trimmings. You can relax with a glass of our fine wine or enjoy
a locally crafted draft or bottle beer. Local, visiting, or just passing through don’t miss the opportunity to experience the
unique atmosphere provided by our garden setting, including dining under our signature willow tree (weather permitting),
or indoors where a fireplace warms on chilly days.

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