If you hear the “Wright Brothers,” your mind travels easily to Wilbur and Orville, who in 1903 went from simple bicycle shop owners to  famous inventors of heavier-than-air flight. But while the Wright Brothers had their heads in the clouds, there was one person on the ground working to help them soar — their sister, […]

This eclectic acoustic duo pairs classically trained musicians with an improvised-music set list for a night of musical mastery. Relax in downtown Banner Elk to tunes set to guitar and fiddle. The concert is part of the annual Concerts in the Park series, sponsored by the Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce. Each Thursday, local and […]

Avery Community Yoga partners with Apple Hill Farm to offer yoga with baby goats. Taking place at the mountaintop farm, the classes are a peaceful way to spend a Friday evening unwinding. Bring your mat and practice poses in the pasture. Apple Hill Farm strives to bring joy and moments of connection to the community, […]

Many individuals struggle with physical, mental and/or emotional stress. In this course, Miranda Peterson Harton shares tools, tips and techniques used to achieve profound health, healing and happiness including yoga, meditation and outdoor mindfulness. Although the course is designed for beginners, students with more intermediate skills are encouraged to join. Miranda Peterson Harton is a […]