Where the foothills just begin to ripple towards the Blue Ridge Mountains sits Veronét Vineyards & Winery. Only 30 minutes west of the hustle & bustle of uptown Charlotte you will find the charming town of Kings Mountain, home to our tucked away estate. Nestled on a quiet drive, our…

Enjoy yourself, reward yourself. The Carolina Craft Passport is a reward program to nudge you to get off the well-worn path and experience boutique craft beverage destinations across the State of North Carolina. Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville are all well-known craft beverage destinations. But did you know that award-winning wines, spirits,…

There is no better venue than a home. The second-best venue is a place that feels like home. Your friends, your family, complete strangers… digging their feet into lush carpet, being introduced to incredible wine, and cozying up like a family by the lake. Not everyone in Lake Norman has…

Ok ladies and gentlemen, with February being a cold month and not much to do, why not come to an indoor Brewfest featuring six regional breweries that will awaken your sleepy taste buds. Angry Troll, Skull Camp Brewing and New Serum Brewing, to name a few. Live music from Whiskey…

The Bold Rock Mills River Cidery opened in October 2015 and is nestled in some of North Carolina’s most fertile farmland just 20 minutes from Downtown Asheville. Visit to learn about the process behind our cider crafted from locally sourced Henderson County apples and enjoy expansive views of the production…

From choose and cut Christmas tree hunting to a magical family weekend to enjoying the holidays nestled between two ski resorts, the North Carolina mountain town of Banner Elk is an ideal place this December. The month starts with people flocking to the many tree farms raising beautiful Fraser fir…

Enjoy the holiday’s pleasures a little too much? Stuffed to the gills from all those parties? Determined that this is the year to make a change for the better? Why not come out to Rural Hill and start 2020 off right with First Footin’ our annual walk and celebration of…

Just a few hours’ drive from most metropolitan areas in North Carolina, Beech Mountain is a year-round vacation destination with the added benefit of a ski resort right in town. This premier destination for winter sports enthusiasts sits at an elevation of 5506 feet, making it the highest town in…

TRAIL POST Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard is located in Fallston, NC. The vineyard is planted in the fertile soil of the rolling hills in Cleveland County. The vineyard takes its name from the Buffalo Creek that slowly winds through the property and the Baker family name that represents over 100…