High Country Favorites
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A community pottery studio and gallery dedicated to bringing people together through clay. Their year-round studio space allows potters of all levels to create, learn, and connect with workshops and classes, and the space features a curated retail gallery showcasing the work of local potters. | Book classes online here.
5014 NC Highway 105 S
Vilas, NC 28692 -
Sky Valley Zip Tours sits on a stunning 140-acre property just minutes from Boone and Blowing Rock. The course takes you through lush forest, across a hidden waterfall, and out to views that stretch over the ridgelines. | skyvalleyziptours.com
634 Sky Ranch Rd.
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Laid-back Vibes
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Located close to Haven on the Ridge in Valle Crucis, the Barnyard is The Mast Farm Inn’s laidback, open-air beer and wine bar. Situated around an old barn and surrounded by garden beds and farm animals, it’s the perfect spot to kick back on a sunny afternoon.
See upcoming events at The Mast Farm Inn & The Barnyard here
Enjoy a delicious farm-to-table dinner at the Valle Tavern after hanging at The Barnyard. Call or text 828-963-5857 to make a reservation.
2558 Broadstone Rd.
Banner Elk, NC 28604 -
Parallel Brewing
Huzzah Used Books
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Find quality produce from local growers, seasonal fruits and berries, local jams, ferments, honey, fresh baked breads, sweets from country kitchens, farm-fresh eggs, goat cheeses, locally raised meats, fresh herbs, microgreens, mushrooms, fresh-cut and dried flowers, wreaths and arrangements, and a large selection of plants—including garden starts, annuals, perennials and shrubs—at Watauga County Farmers Market. Farm-based crafts including wool, woodcarvings, birdhouses, jewelry, leatherwork, pottery, metalwork, handcrafted garden decor, and original paintings and fine art photography are offered by local artists.
Apr-Oct | 8am–12pm
Nov | 9am–12pm591 Horn in the West Dr.
Boone, NC 28607
Past Project
The Atlas Project
A bold reimagining of a timeless brand.
