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h, July. Summer is upon us in a big way. The Fourth of July, cookouts, cold and tasty locally-brewed beverages, hot dogs and more hot dogs (or is that just us?). The heat, the afternoon rains, and then some more heat. It’s time for things to really grow.

So to celebrate this growing season, we're highlighting all that is homegrown here in Asheville. From businesses that have called Asheville home since the start to local food and artists who are expanding their roots here — we certainly don't lack for growth here in Alana and Austin Bennett with children Gracyn, Paris, Mia, Brielle Asheville, and I'm so excited to see our area develop and Carson (pictured left to right) while retaining the people that help make Asheville the amazing place it is. On a recent trip back from Atlanta, I found myself getting a big grin on my face as soon as I saw the mountains from the south. I realized how great a place this is and why so many people are choosing to bring their families here and call Asheville home.

I welcome this growth because of the amazing foundation this city has been set on, and the creativity and exuberance of both newcomers and natives in growing their family story and weaving their story into this blossoming city. They bring new experiences and fresh ideas along with them. Four of our five kids were born here, and we're proud to keep on growing our roots deeper and stronger into these mountains for generations to come. Here's to you and yours, and to your continued growth!

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Around Town

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Local Limelight

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Food & Wine

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AROUND TOWN

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After dining and enjoying refreshing mint juleps and local beer, guests participated in an auction to bet on winning horses. They were also invited to partake in a raffle for some great local goodies, including massages, restaurant dinners, and even forest zipline adventures. All were at the edge of their seats as they watched the race; the lucky few with winning bets kept half of their spoils, while the other half was included in the donation pool. But the night was still a wonderful celebration for those who did not win: everyone got a chance to mingle with local business and nonprofit owners interested in building community, giving back, and having a great time together.

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there's still plenty to look forward to, and one of their biggest summer events

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gave a nod to all of the great things to come. The Museum hosted NEXT,

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an annual benefit gala, on Saturday, June 18 at the Renaissance Asheville

children and adults with disabilities; the tournament is IWC’s biggest and

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Local Limelight

INTRODUCING

Taylor Knighton ARTICLE EMMA STAMM PHOTOGRAPHY SCOTT KANTROWITZ AND FOTOJENIC PHOTOGRAPHY

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aylor Knighton draws inspiration from all sorts of places. The singer and multi-instrumentalist notes that folk, country and jazz have all influenced her work; meanwhile, the visions she evokes in her lyrics reveal her long-standing interest in storytelling. A number of her songs are inspired by well-loved tales from around the world, and in fact, the album she's currently working on is fairytale and mythology-themed. She treats these childlike subjects with an air of sophistication: “La Belle Aux Bois Dormant” revisits the Sleeping Beauty narrative, imagining that there's a language barrier between Sleeping Beauty and the prince at their first meeting. Sung in crystal-clear French and English, it's a highly original twist on the tale.

Her creative imagination fits perfectly in Asheville's music scene, which often finds artists blending a number of traditional styles to create a sound truly their own. Asheville has a well-deserved reputation as a great city for music, and Knighton is just beginning to explore its offerings. The Mobile, Alabama native recently moved here after a stint of time in Indiana and Asheville is becoming home, despite facing a few jitters. In Asheville, “you're trying to get into these venues that have hosted bands you have so much respect for,” she explains. Her intimidation may fall away before too long; though the forthcoming album will be her first, she's already attracting a fanbase.

Knighton dabbles in banjo and is handy with a ukulele, but her weapon of choice is the mighty six-string. Given a guitar as a gift when she was a teenager, she began playing in her early twenties.

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Her vocal work well precludes that: “I've been singing my whole life,” she says. She performed often in her church choir and "sang all the time" at home, name-checking Bonnie Raitt and the Lisa Loeb song “Stay” as a childhood favorite.

However she notes that she "was more interested in being a kid" than in using her talent to compete with others at such a young age.

That free-spiritedness seems to have followed her to adulthood. She cheerfully reveals that her first-ever live performance was to a group of kayakers on the shores of Lake Eerie, a chance encounter while she was traveling alone with her guitar. Meanwhile, one of her favorite musical pastimes in Asheville is playing downtown during balmy evenings. "You can really gain a network by busking,” she says. “I've met a lot of people that way.” She also extends her musical community by giving others the spotlight: she hosted two weekly open-mic events while living in Mobile, and likes to offer encouragement to budding musicians.

Though she is primarily a solo artist, as her music develops, it’s becoming critical for her to work with other artists. She explains that while she sometimes feels uneasy directing fellow musicians to support her own vision, it’s part of the job.

That said, her songs stand remarkably well on their own.

Knighton’s bluesy voice rings with candor and feeling, and her instrumentations are complex without becoming overly complicated.

Her love of fairytales is evident through many of her tracks, which remain on the side of playfulness and levity even as lyrics veer into deeper emotional territory. Her work on the album, along with her newfound Asheville-based network, have surely been great outlets for her creative development.

Although she may not be a native, Taylor Knighton's swoon-worthy tunes feel right at home in Asheville's music world. So keep your ears open for this budding star—one day you might be lucky enough to say you knew her from the start!

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here are plenty of things Dr. Barry Pate, Jr. loves about his work, but one facet of the daily grind he particularly enjoys might surprise people. “I like to work with my hands,” he says; as an ear, nose and throat specialist, hands-on healing is a big part of the job. The old-fashioned appeal of working with one’s hands fits with Dr. Pate’s vision of his business. His practice, WNC Ear Nose and Throat, was founded by his father in 1962; his grandfather J. Frank Pate worked as a general practitioner in the area beginning in 1928. Continuing a generation-spanning legacy of outstanding healthcare in WNC, Dr. Pate honors tradition while continually updating his offerings to provide cutting-edge care.

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He is particularly excited to provide Ultherapy®, a recently-developed treatment that uses ultrasound technology to improve the appearance of the brow, chin, neck and chest. Ultherapy® bypasses the skin's surface, making it completely non-invasive — in fact, it is the only non-invasive treatment specifically FDA-cleared to improve lines and wrinkles on the face, neck and décolletage

area. Ultherapy® works by stimulating the body using targeted soundwaves; this sparks the growth of new collagen and strengthens older collagen. The change in appearance happens gradually as collagen develops over the course of three to six months, though some patients see an improvement right away.

The immediate shift some patients may see is just one of the ways in which Ultherapy® differs from a traditional facelift. The two are not perfect comparisons: its results are less dramatic and permanent than those of a facelift, fading after two-three years. However, Ultherapy® sidesteps many of the drawbacks of a conventional facelift. The treatment offers no risk of infection and is relatively painless: no anaesthesia is required; Dr. Pate just recommends that patients with a low pain threshold take an over the counter medication beforehand. Also, there’s no downtime.

No downtime means patients can go back to living their lives as usual right after a treatment, making it perfect for busy professionals or those who simply don’t want to face weeks of staying indoors. It also offers a subtle, natural look, which Dr. Pate notes is appealing for many of his patients. The major draw, however, is its uniquely non-invasive technique. This is part of why it’s attracting attention from other parts of the medical community. “They’re looking at doing focused ultrasound on tumors,” Dr. Pate says, noting that the sound waves can be focused in such a way that they target malignant growths without damaging the healthy tissue that surrounds them.

Needless to say, the tools that Dr. Pate uses are a bit different than those of prior generations. When his grandfather started working as a company doctor for Enka textiles, using sound waves to heal tumors would have been considered within the realm of science fiction. Even when Dr. Pate’s father began practicing, it would have been impossible to imagine a treatment like Ultherapy®. The constant innovation of the medical world keeps the profession exciting, and Dr. Pate is keen to stay on top of new advancements. “My business is constantly looking for ways to diversify and add new services for clients,” he says. He believes that Ultherapy® will be around for a while: since it was released, it has seen over four hundred thousand treatment cases, none of which have had unintended consequences.

Since the treatment is still new, however, Asheville is fortunate to have his expertise: he is WNC’s only otolaryngologist certified to administer Ultherapy®.

When it comes to ear, nose and throat care, some things never change. Many of the best habits for this “are common sense,” says Dr. Pate. His number one piece of advice? Don’t smoke! “If people quit smoking, I’d have to find something else to do,” he warns. He also likes to remind patients who use neti pots to do so only with distilled water, and warns against the use of Q-tips and ear candling.

As it turns out, good judgement will always be the best way to ensure that you won’t have to see the doctor.

For everything common sense can’t solve, however, Dr. Pate and his team are ready to help. His private, independent practice has been providing families with the very best in otolaryngology for generations. In 2017, Dr. Pate will celebrate twenty years of working in Asheville. While he and his father have a wealth of memories to be proud of, the best is surely yet to come.

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n 2016, Asheville is very much known for being a health destination.

The "Berkeley of the East Coast" is as abundant with health food shops, yoga studios and wellness practitioners of all stripes as it is with clean air and lush greenery. But while Asheville's beauty is by and large a natural wonder, it took many hands to forge the wellness scene that's come to define it. The Earth Fare grocery store is a longtime staple of Asheville's health-conscious crowd, and it was at the forefront of this movement.

Many locals know Earth Fare as an easily-accessibly health food mecca -it's conveniently located in the Westgate Shopping Center, about halfway between downtown and West Asheville. However, not as many are aware that Earth Fare's history is intertwined with other wellness movements in our city, including the growing emphasis on local foods.

Laurie Aker, Earth Fare company spokesperson, has a particular affection for the story. She explains that Earth Fare's roots go back to 1975: founder Roger Derrough "wanted to create a store where you didn’t have to turn around every single package," she explains. That year, he set up a store called Dinner For The Earth. For the first five years of its life, this was simply "a one-room store that operated out of a tiny storefront on Merrimon Avenue," she says. It then moved to Broadway, where it operated for the next fourteen years. In 1993, Dinner For The Earth changed its name to Earth Fare. "That was when they decided to join the growing movement to push natural and organic foods to the forefront of the American culinary experience," Laurie says. They relocated to Westgate Shopping Center in a full grocery-store outlet; in 1997, they opened up their second location, in Charleston, South Carolina. Currently there are thirty-seven Earth Fare stores in nine states. Mostly they're in the South 22

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Helping customers make healthy decisions.

East, though locations range from the Mid-Atlantic region to the Midwest.

Throughout its significant expansion, Earth Fare has remained committed to the integrity of its offerings. They were one of the first stores in the industry to eliminate trans fats in the form of partially hydrogenated oils, and they were the first grocery store to ban high fructose corn syrup.

"We took a pretty big stand with that," Laurie says.

Indeed, Earth Fare's quality standard truly sets the bar for other grocery stores. "It's really what makes Earth Fare unique," Laurie notes. Continuing the legacy of Roger Derrough, "we like to say ‘we read the food labels so you don’t have to,' " she says, explaining that all items are free of artificial and trans fats, artificial sweeteners and preservatives, and bleached or bromated flours.

They also take the local-food ethos very seriously. "When we say local, we really mean local," she says. Typically, they source their products from within a 100-mile radius of each outlet. Though they break that rule on occasion, the local principle by and large dictates their produce selection. Local also means seasonal, of course; items and selections change not only depending on where a store is located, but the time of year. This sometimes means that there isn't quite as much produce variety during the winter, but Earth Fare's customers generally understand -- and appreciate -- why this is.

Earth Fare's local-first philosophy also extends to its community of food purveyors. As Laurie explains it, "Part of Earth Fare’s mission is to improve lives through food. That means supporting the development of those who maintain our food systems and local infrastructures." One way Earth Fare does this is by relying on family farms for many of their products; by supporting these smaller ventures, they help bridge the gap between the producer, the consumer and the community.

Luckily, our area has no shortage of incredible local sources for everything from fruits and vegetables to body care items. Some of Laurie's favorite Asheville items include honey from Haw Creek Honey and Woodridge Aviaries; produce from Wildwood Herbal; organically-grown microgreens from Lila's Garden, and body products from ZenJen Skin and Faerie Made. She also has a soft spot for Masala Greeting Cards and perpetual favorite Lusty Monk Mustard.

Laurie's list is by no means exhaustive, of course. As Asheville's reputation as a wellness-focused community grows, more and more wonderful businesses take root regionally. And Earth Fare has not only been part of it for decades, but has helped it grow -- yet another reason to feel great about shopping there.

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A Design-Inspired Life With Living Stone Construction ARTICLE EMMA STAMM | PHOTOGRAPHY TIM BURLESON

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ean and Laura Sullivan share a beautiful life. The husband and wife team own and oversee partnering businesses Living Stone Construction and ID.ology, a comprehensive team whose focus is eco-friendly homes. Though their green-ness may be on trend, environmentalism is much more than a passing fad for them. The

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Sullivans know that environmentalism is beneficial to personal and family wellness — not to mention their customers’ utility bills. Their whole-systems approach to building and design ensures that all of their clients’ interests are considered for the elegant, bespoke living spaces they create.

Laura, an artist and interior designer, works with eco-friendly principles for stylish and uplifting touches in every room. Calling her style “organic mountain contemporary,” she selects items that fit naturally with the surroundings of each of the buildings in which she works. The interior design company she owns, ID.ology, offers furnishings, home goods and more to ensure that every last detail of her clients’ living spaces are not only chic, but comfortable and health-supportive. True partners, the Sullivans call on one another to create the best possible experience for everyone they serve: ID.ology’s designers often consult with Living Stone clients to ensure that home furnishings are as environmentally sound as the structure itself.

As a full-service outlet, Living Stone take customers from “tree to key,” meaning they assist them with everything from property selection to finishing details. They also pride themselves on offering a personal touch. “My job from the moment someone walks in the door is to start evaluating their wants and needs, to perceive their personality,” Sean says. “From there, I decide what team I’m going to assemble around them. That’d be the right realtor, architect, and superintendent. We prescribe a team to work around each individual client.”

Developing insight-based client relationships is a priority for Sean and Laura. In the twenty years since Living Stone Construction was

founded, they’ve learned a thing or two about green building, knowledge they’re sure to pass along to their community: “One of the things that we do is educate” says Laura. “This way [clients] really understand the benefits from the practices we’re putting into place.” Seven years ago, Living Stone became an Energy Star Partner, with a commitment to certify every home, although they note that Energy Star certification is only one component of green building. They also source their materials locally and emphasize the long-term impact of their buildings on the people who live inside them.

Good indoor air quality is a prime concern for them, as is selecting furnishings ideal for each customer’s unique physical needs.

One client-wellness specialty they offer is a practice known as “aging in place.” “Aging in place” involves making a home or a space practical for someone to live there as long as possible,” Laura explains. “Asheville is a retirement destination; many people are moving into the home they want to be in for the rest of their lives. This would be an option for them as opposed to going into a nursing home.” As it turns out, aging in place basics are beneficial to people of all ages. Accessibility features such as wide doors, obstruction-free showers and first-floor bedrooms are helpful to anybody for whom mobility is a consideration and can also assist families as they transition into different phases of their lives.

Offering aging in place features is just one of the ways the Living Stone Construction emphasizes lasting value. “We talk a lot about value and value decision,” Sean says. “In the short term, something may cost more — but it’s healthier for you. And sometimes it doesn’t have to cost more.” Long-term home value often comes as a function of quality over quantity: when it comes to making key design choices, Laura emphasizes materials that will maintain their integrity over time, as well as a sharp eye for details.

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A DESIGN INSPIRED LIFE

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This keen attention to detail is particularly important when it comes to working with small spaces, a challenge the couple was faced with during a very important recent project: their own home! Though the main floor itself is only 1,450 square feet, it feels larger. Sean elaborates: “We used architecture to make the floor plan feel bigger,” he says. “When people walk in, they can’t believe it’s only 1,450 sf.”

And if their impressive portfolio and range of client testimonials isn’t proof of their commitment to lasting quality, their new home certainly is. It was their “most challenging and rewarding project to date,” says Sean.

Laura explains that, as with all Living Stone homes, it is Energy Star certified and as close to “net zero” as you can get with a renovation project. The house is also fully custom and designed with as much attention to the finishing touches as Laura and the ID.ology team offer their customers — “not compromising style,” she says.

This may go without saying. Laura is a working artist and certainly wouldn’t skimp on aesthetics. She uses studio space in the lower level of her new home to create artworks that can beautify any living space.

Working in the mediums of acrylic spray, oils and gesso, she calls on her wealth of natural creativity to create the perfect addition to beautifully-designed interiors. “Art makes such a big difference on the personality of a space,” she says. Sean is clearly in agreement.

Both are on the Design Committee of the National Association of Home Builders; Sean is in rotation to chair in 2018. The two travel to trade shows around the country to ensure that they’re looped into the most exciting trends of the industry.

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Without a doubt, the Sullivans see aesthetics and eco-consciousness as complementary elements of a life well-lived. “Design is the most critical element to functional and beautiful living,” Sean says. “It really determines what the outcome of the house is. We’re here to put as much design into the home as the client wants, both inside and out,” he says. Indeed, a peek through their portfolio speaks to this.

Their history, current work, and overarching philosophy on life radiates boldly through each and every beautiful home they create.

The Wine Cellar

Hands-On Culinary Classes With The Farm’s Executive Chef Mike Ferrari

Guest Chef Night

Five-Course Dinner with Wine Pairings Featuring The Farm’s Executive Chef Mike Ferrari and Fred Snyder

Sunday July 10th, 6PM $100 per person.

Reservations required by Tuesday, July 5th.

Tuesday, July 5

Tuesday, July 19

Grilling: Learn how to use your outdoor grill to cook a variety of dishes.

Seafood Class: Exciting seafood and shellfish preparations along with learning to roll sushi!

Tuesday, August 2

Tuesday, August 16

Latin Cuisine: Taqueria style favorites and craft margaritas.

Wine Pairing: Seasonal dishes paired with appropriate wine and selections

Includes appetizers, wine and dinner served.

Each class ends with a brief lesson in plating and a dinner based on the class criteria.

(Limited to 12 students per class.)

Reservations & Information: 828-667-0666 www.thefarm.kitchen info@thefarmevents.com Visit us on Facebook for more Cooking Class Information, and for information on our Culinary Escapes.

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Road Trip

UP, UP TAKING THE AERIAL PERSPECTIVE WITH ASHEVILLE HOT AIR BALLOONS

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ARTICLE EMMA STAMM

H

ot air ballooning brings to mind a sense of playfulness, daring and adventure, and even after running the business for thirty years, the crew at Asheville Hot Air Balloons still marvel at the thrill. Co-owner Rick Bowers has loved flight his entire life: after taking his first ride at age five, he jumped at the chance to turn his passion into his life’s work.

Though he and all of his crew members are aviation junkies, they agree that the best part of the sport is offering others a glimpse into exactly what makes it all so magical.

A ride with Asheville Hot Air Balloons begins early in the morning: trips take off once a day, during the calm air of sunrise. Guests gather at Rejavanation Cafe before heading out to the departure site, where a pilot guides them over the majestic Smoky Mountains for an hour. Those curious about ballooning mechanics will find staff are quick to offer information about how it works. Rick expertly describes that balloons can’t be “steered” as you would steer a car, but that pilots make the balloons ascend or descend to follow a specific current of wind. “Picture the wind blowing in different layers,” he says. “It may be blowing in different directions at different altitudes.

The way you ‘steer’ is to climb or descend into a different wind directionally.” And after thirty years of navigating around the Smokies, the crew have a second sense for where to find the smoothest landing spot given the direction of the wind each day.

In fact, a ride with Asheville Hot Air Balloons is as safe as they come.

Throughout their decades of flying, their safety history is absolutely spotless, with nary a single incident on their record. “My crew are seasoned professionals who are expertly trained,” Rick says. All of their pilots have at least ten years’ flying experience, and they strongly emphasize conservative decisions about flight paths and weather. All hot air balloon pilots must be commercially licensed with the FAA, but Asheville Hot Air Balloons' crew is unmatched in their experience.

They’re second-to-none in terms of hospitality, as well. Rick raves about their enthusiasm for giving guests a truly unforgettable adventure. Their profession is driven by a love of the sport, he notes, but even more than that, “I’m so impressed with how committed they are to making this a really great experience for everybody who takes this trip.” One of their most well-loved crew members, the appropriately-named Chief Eagle, is a former Air Force member who oversees the ROTC program at a local high school. When he’s not flying balloons, Chief Eagle is teaching teenagers about aviation. “He was instrumental in setting this program up with the school,” Rick says.

“And we’ve mentored some cadets right out of his program.” Watching Chief Eagle's former students grow up to become aviators themselves has been immensely rewarding for everybody at the company.

The crew is also highly attuned to the specific interests of their customers, giving expert attention to special events. Of course, a hot air balloon ride makes for an oh-so-romantic engagement, and the team has plenty of marriage-proposal experience to help grooms-to-be make the most of the special moment. All private couples’ flights include a champagne toast at the end, and they offer special decorations and accoutrements to highlight the rare moment. They also offer wedding packages, and are able to accommodate parties of up to twenty-eight passengers tethered together in three or four balloons for a fully in-flight wedding.

Located only minutes from the city, a ride with Asheville Hot Air Balloons is one of the most enchanting experiences of the mountains; the sheer elation that it offers is in a class all its own. And after so many years, Rick and his crew still love seeing the look on their guests’ faces when they rise into the sky. “For some,” he says, “it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

This is on their bucket list.” Indeed, for those excited about Asheville’s outdoors, there’s nothing quite like a hot air balloon ride. We’re lucky to have such passionate aviators to take us along on the journey.

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Culinary Creations

Simply Irresistible MIKE FERRARI DELIGHTS WITH ULTRA-LOCAL DINNERS AT THE FARM KITCHEN

Mike Ferrari

ARTICLE EMMA STAMM PHOTOGRAPHY CHELSEA BOLLHOEFFER

C

ulinary expert Mike Ferrari is a chef first and foremost, but he's also an educator. He got his start just around the corner,

at AB Tech, and was later called on to teach as adjunct faculty.

Perhaps that's why he's been so excited about the new cooking classes offered at Candler event venue The Farm, whose in-house restaurant is lucky to call him executive chef. Dubbed simply "The

He also makes sure every ingre-

Farm Kitchen,"its title belies its sophistication. Mike Ferrari and

dient is in place for his students to

his crew use the freshest possible ingredients, much of it picked

work magic as soon as they walk

from The Farm's own garden, to elevate the experience for all who

in. Mike waxes poetic about the

dine there. When it comes to planning dinners for the weddings

culinary principle of mise en place,

and special celebrations held at The Farm, personal attention is everything for him. "I don’t try to shoot [event guests] prix fixe menus," he says. "I ask guests where they’re from, what they like to eat, and build menus around that." Indeed, each event at The Farm features a custom menu, and more than a few have been known to evoke standing ovations.

Vegetables fresh from The Farm's own garden!

a French phrase that translates to "everything in place," as key to the art form. " The importance of mise en place is infinite," he explains.

"Whether you’re a chef, line cook, or

just cooking at home, preparation is everything."

That personal touch carries through to his classes, which see

With a wide range of praiseworthy dinners and many

him guiding budding chefs through the various practices he uses

happy guests under its belt, it's hard to believe that The Farm

every day. Though many of his students are long-time home cooks,

Kitchen has only been open since last October. Mike Ferrari

quite a few are just beginning to explore the kitchen arts. That may

has been there since day one, guiding staff and patrons

be intimidating, but Mike makes sure everybody has a great time.

toward world-class dining amidst the beauty of Candler's

"It’s about guests surprising themselves with what they can do,” he

rolling hills. Of course, this makes it all the more exciting:

explains. At the start, he gives guests a cutting board, apron, knife,

still in its early days, The Farm Kitchen is showing itself to be

and full instructions, and under his careful guidance, everybody

a true culinary destination and in particular, a go-to spot for

produces something tasty. "It’s a fun, laid back night," he says.

the very best in local food.

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Mike Ferrari’s Asian Pork Dumplings

Serves 2 Pork Filling: 2 Tbsp. sesame oil 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, minced 2 tsp. garlic, minced 2 ea. scallions, sliced 2-3 Thai chilies, minced 8 oz. ground pork 2 Tbsp. hoisin sauce 2 Tbsp. soy sauce Kosher salt and black pepper

Preparing the dough

PROCEDURE:

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and cook the ginger, garlic, scallion and chilies until tender, about 3 minutes. Cool and reserve. In a mixing bowl, combine the pork, hoisin, soy, salt and pepper. Once the ginger-garlic mixture has cooled, add it to the pork and mix to combine. Test the pork filling by sautéing a small amount in a pan to check seasoning.

Dumpling Wrappers: 1 cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup water, cold ½ tsp. kosher salt PROCEDURE:

Place the flour and salt in a bowl and begin to drizzle in the water while stirring flour. Once the flour begins to clump together, transfer to a floured surface and begin kneading the dough until smooth, about 10 minutes (dough should be stiff). Let the dough rest covered for 2 hours. Place dough on a floured surface again and knead for 3-5 minutes or until stiff and rest covered for an additional 30 minutes. Place the dough back on the floured surface and roll into a cylinder shape about 1 inch in diameter. Begin to cut the cylinder into 8 equal pieces. Start to roll each piece one at a time into a flat circle about 1 millimeter thick. Place ½ oz. of filling in the center of each circle and brush the edges with a small amount of water. Fold the sides of the dough over the filling and seal into a taco-like shape.

Crimp the sealed edge in an accordion-like fashion and immediately drop into simmering water

Pork dumplings, plated

(or stock) for 2-3 minutes. Remove from water,

drain

and

serve immediately.

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Healthy Lifestyle

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

Dr. Jeffrey Garris: LEADING WOMEN TO HEALTHIER, MORE CONFIDENT LIVES

T

he beauty of summer leads to countless opportunities for fun.

But for millions of women it means a season of sitting on the sidelines, missing out on activities like hiking, running, walking, swimming and playing sports. They are left to watch from a safe place, one close to a restroom, because they suffer from pelvic incontinence.

Urinary incontinence alone impacts an estimated one in four women between the ages of 30 and 59. Some studies put the rate even higher, especially for women who have had children.

“A sneeze or cough could lead to an embarrassing situation,” says Donna, a patient of Park Ridge Health Urogynecologist, Jeffrey Garris, M.D., M.S, F.A.C.O.G., F.P.M.R.S., F.A.C.S. Her incontinence was forcing her to skip out on life’s fun for fear of an accident.

But she decided she didn’t want to just “live with it” any longer. She went to see Dr. Garris and found out her options for taking back the freedom to enjoy her life.

Dr. Garris says he has always had a passion to help fix situations.

This is what led him toward the field of medicine, specifically women’s health care and pelvic floor issues including incontinence. “For far too long we have made these issues the unmentionables, topics that are not appropriate for polite conversation. I want women to know that they can and should talk about this,” says Dr. Garris. “I have been at the park with my family and have seen moms relegated to being spectators instead of participants in their families’ lives. I don’t want that to be the 32

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norm. I want women of any age in every stage of their lives to enjoy relief of pain and the return of the freedom to enjoy their lives.”

Dr. Garris’ dedication to helping women experience their healthiest lives is a mission, one that led him to Honduras in January. He was part of a medical mission trip through The Hope Chest for Women. “Because of their genuine lack of resources, our team provided everything from smiles and hugs to that of construction and complex medical care. It was an honor to participate and be a part of such an effort where the native people had such strong faith and were so appreciative.”

The trip to Honduras solidified Dr. Garris’ determination to care for women here at home. He uses state-of- the-art diagnostic tools including 3-D ultrasound to offer a same-day diagnosis and determine the most effective treatment for each patient. Along with his team at Park Ridge Health Urogynecology, he is able to offer customized care to address the unique needs of each woman suffering from pelvic floor issues including incontinence and prolapse.

“I am able to exercise and be part of life again,” says Donna. “Being able to do those things and not worry about incontinence brought back my confidence.” Don’t let another season go by viewing life from the sidelines. To learn more about innovative approaches to solving issues of urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and other urogynecological conditions, call 855.PRH.LIFE (855.774.5433) to speak with a Park Ridge Health Patient Care Navigator today.

SUMMER IS HERE

TIME TO SHOW OFF YOUR HEALTHIEST SKIN POSSIBLE. Park Ridge Health Dermatology welcomes board-certified dermatologist, Sarah Cash, M.D. to its South Asheville location.

She offers specialized care of skin diseases and preventive treatment options to protect your skin now and in the years to come.

Dr. Cash offers comprehensive dermatologic care including: Skin Cancer | Eczema | Psoriasis | Acne | Hair and Nail Conditions

Sarah Cash, M.D. Dermatology

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS OF ALL AGES

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LAB & IMAGING

Call 855.PRH.LIFE (855.774.5433) to speak with a Patient Care Navigator and schedule an appointment.

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Driver’s Notebook

Silver Fox

THE REDESIGNED MKX DEFINES A NEW GENERATION OF LINCOLNS ARTICLE EMILY GLASER | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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he only thing silver about Lincolns these days are their sleek, shiny exteriors. Once proscribed to an older crowd, the past few years have found Lincoln shifting their sights—and gears— toward a younger luxury market. Gone are the rounded curves and slow ease of older models, replaced by a swankier, sportier aesthetic, unparalleled technology, and genuine power. These new features are especially evident in the fresh redesign of the Lincoln MKX. Open the door of the MKX, slide into the sumptuous leather seat, and open your eyes to the future of automobile technology.

The Lincoln MKX features more bells and whistles than any other luxury midsize SUV on the market. Those sumptuous seats we mentioned before are home to multicontour personalized seating with 22–way adjustment, built in heating and cooling, and even massage capabilities. The touchscreen center console offers a bevy of futuristic options for driver and passenger alike: confirm the local speed limit through the navigation system, check movie times and ski conditions, and find your dinner destination with ease. Change the radio station hands–free with a mere spoken command. Front and rear cameras offer you a 360–degree view of the road ahead and behind.

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telltale lights on mirrors that warn you of unforeseen objects. You might expect all these futuristic features to be overwhelming, but it’s all surprisingly intuitive and easy to navigate.

The MKX may still require a driver, but with a plethora of semi–autonomous features, you’re finally able to relax and enjoy the ride. The MKX’s lane keeping system keeps you aware of your position and can even gently nudge your wheel back into place, and adaptive cruise control can sense when traffic slows, allowing the vehicle to automatically decelerate. But our favorite feature?

Park assist. Just pull past an open space (parallel or perpendicular) and the vehicle takes over the steering, deftly maneuvering into the spot. Watching your steering wheel move of its own accord is mind–boggling—but revolutionary.

Active noise control, which uses the speakers to cancel out the cacophony of sounds outside the cabin, may leave you forgetting about the engine—but you shouldn’t. If you’re looking for power, choose the MKX’s advanced 2.7–liter twin–turbocharged Ti–VCT EcoBoost V6, which will have you whipping through traffic effort-

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lessly. With three driving modes in the MKX—comfort, normal, and sport—you have complete control over your driving experience.

Whether you're gripping our Appalachian curves or just cruising down Biltmore, you can adjust the MKX’s driving style to your preference.

The fresh Lincoln MKX is as spry as a fox and shines like silver— but it’s anything but old.

2016 MKX BASE PRICE: $39,025 FUEL ECONOMY: 17 city/26 highway HORSEPOWER: 240 to 285 horsepower ENGINE: 3.7–liter 24–valve Ti–VCT V6, 2.7–liter EcoBoost®

twin–turbocharged V6 For more information, visit Lincoln.com or Asheville Ford Lincoln.

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July Lifestyle Calendar

JULY 1 - 4 RED, WHITE AND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL MORGANTON

JULY 7 BEND AND BREW AT CATAWBA BILTMORE VILLAGE Every Thursday at Catawba Brewing in Biltmore Village features Happy Hour yoga class and beer tasting. $18 covers a 45 minute, all-levels yoga class and a beer tasting. Bring your friends and get ready for the most fun you've ever had on your yoga mat! Visit BendAndBrew.Wordpress.com for more information.

This annual event, which includes music of all varieties, is quickly

JULY 7 - 10

becoming one of the premier bluegrass festivals in the southeastern

GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN HIGHLAND GAMES

United States. Visitors from all over the country (and the world!) con-

LINVILLE

verge on Morganton to camp, relax, and enjoy some incredible music.

The Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and Gathering of Scottish

Learn more at RedWhiteAndBluegrassFestival.com

Clans brings the color of hundreds of tartan plaids, athletic competitions,

JULY 2, 9, 16 AND 23RD 7-10PM SHINDIG ON THE GREEN

food, music and the clamor of bagpipe bands to the North Carolina mountains. Be a Scot for a day or the weekend! See Gmhg.org to learn more.

DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE

JULY 7 - 10

This free mountain bluegrass music and dance festival is a local sum-

WILD GOOSE FESTIVAL

mer favorite, held in its longtime home in the center of downtown

HOT SPRINGS

Asheville on the Roger McGuire Green at Pack Square Park in front

At this arts festival, people come together to not only hear great mu-

of City Hall. Locals and visitors gather “along about sundown,” or at

sic and incredible speakers, but also to dive into lively conversations

seven o’clock for those who wear a watch.

with thought leaders, writers, dreamers, artists, visionaries, social

RECURRING WEEKLY ON SATURDAY THE 2ND-23RD

justice activists and peace-makers. All are welcome at Wild Goose!

Learn more at WildGooseFestival.org.

OOH LA LA CURIOSITY MARKET

JULY 7 - 10

DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE

NORTH AMERICAN FELDENKRAIS CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

This artist's market takes place in Pritchard Park, located in the center

UNC ASHEVILLE

of beautiful downtown Asheville. Ooh La La showcases the work of lo-

The Feldenkrais Method is a cutting edge movement education pro-

cal painters, leather smiths, jewelry makers, potters, up-cycled crafters,

cess that has helped thousands of people move better, think bet-

and more. Visit OohLaLaCuriosityMarket.com for more information.

ter and feel better. This three-day conference includes classes and workshops for performers, athletes and especially older adults, plus a keynote by Dr. Patrick Hanaway, Educational Director of the Institute of Functional Medicine. Visit Feldenkrais.com/Public for more info.

JULY 10 WINE DINNER AT THE FARM CANDLER, NC Join executive chef Mike Ferrari for a night of food and wine at The Farm, a world-class event venue nestled in the gorgeous hills of Candler.

Guests will enjoy diver scallops, sous vide leg of lamb, and house-made cheeses as part of a five-course meal, all paired with fabulous wines available for purchase. Visit TheFarmEvents.com to learn more.

JULY 4

JULY 14 & 15

DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 2016

PAINT YOUR PET WITH LORELLE BACON

PACK SQUARE PARK

DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE

Join in the fun in Park Square Park with family activities and enter-

Painting from a favorite photograph, students can work in their chosen

tainment at the annual Ingles Independence Day Celebration. Picnic

medium (oils, acrylics, pastels, drawing media, watercolor). The instruc-

in the park. Buy from food trucks or nearby restaurants. Parking is

tor will walk you through how you can capture your pet's personality

available in nearby parking decks, on the street or in private lots. The

without getting too caught up in details! See 310Art.com to learn more.

big fireworks extravaganza begins at 9:30 pm!

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JULY 15 & 16 SPRUCE PINE BBQ AND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL SPRUCE PINE Chill with the most sizzling BBQ competition teams in the southeast and the hottest bluegrass in the nation! Riverside Park hosts the 5th annual Spruce Pine BBQ Championship & Bluegrass Festival, which features plenty of music, food and vendors for the whole family. Visit

Learn to Dance!

Tango, Waltz, Jive, Cha Cha, Salsa and more!

SprucePineBbqBluegrass.org to learn more.

JULY 16 CYCLE TO FARM BLACK MOUNTAIN BLACK MOUNTAIN Cycle To Farm is a sixty-two mile bicycle tour of local farms along a stunning route where riders enjoy tasty food samples crafted by the farmers and products for sale at every farm. Purchases are transported by volunteers and waiting for collection at the finish. And the ride is followed with a fabulous after party! Learn more at CycleToFarm.org.

Call 828.774.5343 to schedule your complimentary first visit to our studio • Singles, Couples and Teens Welcome • Beginner thru Advanced • Hobby or Competition Dancing • Upscale Dance Events • Partner Not Required

JULY 18 FREE MOVIE SCREENING: TOP GUN THE ORANGE PEEL

Planet Ballroom Asheville 828.774.5343

Watch the classic Tom Cruise flick for free at The Orange Peel, one of

1550 Hendersonville Rd. Suite 110 Asheville, North Carolina 28803

Asheville's most exciting performance venues. Visit TheOrangePeel.net

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to learn more.

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THURSDAY, JULY 21ST FROM 6-9PM AND SUNDAY, JULY 24TH 1-3PM MOROCCAN TAGINE COOKING CLASS ASHEVILLE, NC In this class offered by Ofri's Mountain Kitchen, participants will learn how to work with a tagine, a traditional Moroccan cooking utensil.

Students make lamb tagine with dried fruit and preserved lemons, couscous to serve it over, vegetable sides and for dessert, mint tea and Moroccan doughnuts. Learn more at OfrisHomeCooking.com.

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JULY 24 SUNDAY IN THE VINEYARDS ASHEVILLE This tour originates in Asheville with a pick-up in Hendersonville. Visit Burntshirt Vineyards 2015 North Carolina Winery of the Year and Saint Paul Mountain Winery. Enjoy the ambiance of your tasting room experience which will embrace both white and red wines and some elegant appetizers and desserts, along with wine pairing information. More informa-

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A WILD FOOD FORAGING ADVENTURE ASHEVILLE Learn how to safely gather edible wild plants, mushrooms, and other "extreme cuisine." After your woodland excursion, cook a sample for a picnic! Then, bring home the rest of your catch or take it to one of four award-winning Asheville restaurants, where the chef will prepare whatever you bring on the spot, for free. Find more info at NoTasteLikeHome.org.

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business directory DANCE

Planet Ballroom (828) 774-5343 planetballroom.com

DENTISTS & ORTHODONTICS

Blue Ridge Orthodontics (828) 687-0872 blueridgeorthodontics.com Red Maple Dental (828) 252-7304 smileasheville.com

ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION Asheville Lyric Opera (828) 236-0670 ashevillelyric.org

FASHION & ACCESSORIES Desirant (828) 258-2250 desirantonline.com Joseph A. Bank (828) 274-2630 josbank.com Marthaler Jewelers (828) 676-1625 marthalerjewelers.com

FOOD & BEVERAGE

The Farm - A Gathering Place (828) 667-0666 thefarmevents.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa (828) 229-7733 handandstoneasheville.com

HOME BUILDERS & REMODELERS

Living Stone Construction (828) 669-4343 livingstoneconstruction.com

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Rudy’s Furniture (828) 277-1121 rudysfurniturenc.com Rug & Home (828) 667-4585 rugandhome.com Shipley’s Ethan Allen (828) 667-9363 ethanallen.com/asheville The Fire House Casual Living Store (828) 252-2789 firehousecasual.com

HOME SERVICES Designer Maid Inc. (828) 968-41113 designermaid.net

Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning (888) 254-1819 heavensbestofwnc.com The Garage Authority (828) 202-5287 thegarageauthority.com

JEWELRY

Jewels That Dance (828) 254-5088 jewelsthatdance.com

KITCHEN & BATH

Benbow & Associates Fine Cabinetry (828) 281-2700 benbowassociates.com

LEGAL

Strauss & Associates P.A. (828) 258-0994 strausslaw.com

LUXURY AUTOMOTIVE Asheville Lincoln (828) 253-2731 ashevilleford.com

MEDICAL CLINICS & FACILITIES Park Ridge Health parkridgehealth.org

MISC MEDICAL WNC ENT (828) 252-1853 wncent.com

OTHER

Biltmore Park Town Square (828) 209-2000 biltmorepark.com Groce Funeral Home & Cremation Service (828) 252-3535 grocefuneralhome.com Mountain Marble and Granite (828) 225-0001 mountainmarble.com Waterworks Pool & Spa LLC (828) 277-8041 waterworkswnc.com Wings & Clays (828) 633-1806 wingsnclays.com

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Parting Thoughts

Parting Thoughts There’s a pride of place that pervades Asheville, and it shines brightest at timeless places like the Farmers Market, where folks don’t just use words like “local” as marketing slogans, but as genuine and dignified markers of “home.”

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hese days “local” seems like just another buzzword, as universally popular as “organic,” “grass-fed,” and “sustainable.” It tends to fall indiscriminately in with a miscellany of trendy terms recently adopted by youthful beatniks. But in Asheville, we’ve been doing the “local” thing since way before it was cool. Take, for example, the WNC Farmers Market.

Nestled in the crook of mountains between I-40 and I-26, the 36-acre market hosts dozens of local farmers and artisans daily—and has done since 1977. The set-up is simple—open air buildings and scuffed wooden booths—allowing the wares, and their peddlers, to shine.

Stroll through the warm and windswept aisles and allow your eyes to feast on the rainbow of colors, your mouth on the bevy of farm-fresh produce, and your ears on the gentle drawl of our local farmers. Beveled jars hand-filled with crimson jam, rusty beets and dirt-speckled carrots, vats of golden honey and creamy butter that melts the color of sunshine. Every item tells an Asheville kind of

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story (and most of them are as delightful as the product itself).

You’ll find many of the same merchants here day after day, week after week, catching up on local lore and sharing their own stories.

Many of them represent the archetypal farmer, decked in overalls and a smile, but there’s a surprising diversity of community here— much like Asheville itself. There’s a new generation of agriculturalists and makers too, in jeans and dresses (but always with that signature Asheville smile). Regardless of their age or garb, they’re local, as much a part of the community as you or I. There’s a pride of place that pervades Asheville, and it shines brightest at timeless places like the Farmers Market, where folks don’t just use words like “local” as marketing slogans, but as genuine and dignified markers of “home.” Local truly lives here: in the sunbleached booths at the WNC Farmers Market, in the bricked storefronts of downtown, and in the very creeks and forested slopes of our mountains. It always has done, and it always will.

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