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elcome to Asheville Lifestyle's inaugural Men's Issue! We can't tell you how much we've been looking forward to publishing this issue. We wanted to highlight some of our usual interests (food, the outdoors, the arts, and local business people here in Asheville), but view it through the eyes of local men. All the men we profiled in this issue are living life on their terms and in their own ways and are here in Asheville because they want to be. The very idea of masculinity has always had an independent streak to it, and this town affords a man so many ways to express that individualism.

Something that we feel most men don't appreciate until later in their life is the ability to leave a lasting legacy. Whether that legacy is one of a thriving business, an appreciation of the outdoors or a tradition of giving back, all of these require a responsibility and a drive for proper stewardship across generations. All of these things are close to our hearts; it's extremely important to us to leave our kids in an even better situation than we began.

But we didn't want to be strictly business this issue—we also wanted to have fun and highlight some of the incredible activities Asheville affords! Whether your version of weekend fun is firing up the grill, fishing in one of our pristine rivers or finding peace 1,100 feet off the ground, we've explored it all.

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Angela Bozorth, Emily Glaser, Peter B. McGuire, Tom Rogers, Chris Sawtelle contributing photographers

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Departments

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Artist’s Palette

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Culinary Creations

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Locally Owned

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Legal Compass

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Trend Setter

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Times Past

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

16 Creating Symphonies

Stephen Von Heyking finds international success in Asheville.

18 Fire Up the Grill

Ruth’s Chris’ Chef Pete Repak shows us how to make a mean steak.

26 Still or Thrill

Manly adventure awaits on Asheville’s rivers and mountains.

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Good Times

Wild South's Green Gala

The 8th Annual Wild South Green Gala honored an all–star cast of local conservation heroes. At the event, Wild South recognized the winners of the Roosevelt–Ashe Conservation Awards and special awards. The night also celebrated Wild South’s legacy of 25 years of public lands protection in the Southeast. PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAURA HODGE

Carl Silverstein, Pat Byington & Mike Leonard.

Carter Ries, Morgan Pennington & Olivia Ries.

2016 Green Gala Award Winners.

Paige Tester, Robin Sayney (Cultural Heritage Award) & Lamar Marshall.

Tracy Davids & Ben Prater.

Tanya Polon & Ben Prater.

Forest Hilyer & Katie Hicks.

Karen Chavez & Will Harlan.

Janice Barrett & Karen Tietze.

Katie & Jeff Hicks.

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Asheville Art Museum's NEXT Gala

The Asheville Art Museum celebrated what’s NEXT at its 2016 benefit gala. The evening included a signature cocktail hour, gourmet food stations and a live auction, which raised more than $155,000 that will help the museum continue to offer innovative public programs and exciting exhibitions.

Gala guests Lin Andrews, Elbert Hargrave, Lynn Patters & Kim Grugan.

Asheville Art Museum Executive Director Pamela Myers thanked guests for their support of the arts.

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The live auction featured 19 lots up for bid, including a variety of fine art and vacation packages.

Local photographer Steve Mann of Black Box Studios took portraits of guests as they arrived.

Local artists collaborated to create “Big Head” puppets that greeted guests on the outdoor patio.

Around Town

AROUND TOWN

SHINDIG ON THE GREEN Now in its 50th year, Shindig on the Green is a lasting celebration of mountain music and summertime! For decades, musicians, dancers Photography by Aaron Dahlstrom

Synchronous fireflies delighted 1,800 visitors this summer.

years, visitors have flocked to Great Smoky Mountains National Park to witness this miraculous phenomenon, prompting the park to institute a lottery system this year to regulate visitors during peak firefly days. Over 20,000 folks applied for permits to catch a glimpse of these enchanting creatures, and less than ten percent of them were granted access during the period of fantastical flights. If you don't want to miss out, watch for next year’s lottery at NPS.gov.

SALT & SMOKE AT BURIAL BEER CO. Last year hungry beer drinkers began to cure their cravings for deli-

Photography by Gabe Spencer Musicians gather around downtown Asheville for impromptu jam sessions during Shindig on the Green.

and enthusiasts from across

cious noshings while out on South Slope with the makeshift diner Salt

the Carolina mountains have

& Smoke at Burial Beer Co. The increasingly popular pop–up decided

gathered to enjoy the sounds

to dig their roots permanently into the rich soil of Burial this summer.

of

Saturdays

With their new kitchen window conveniently fronting the brewery’s

throughout the summer, basking

expansive patio, it’s easy to grab a bite between games of bag board—

in warm mountain air and the

but you’ll want to devote your full attention to these dishes. The menu

sound of fiddles and banjos.

reimagines antiquated recipes from around the globe and invests

The shindig itself takes place

them with an Appalachian twist; plus they all pair perfectly with one of

on Roger McGuire Green at

Burial’s unique brews. And you can finally grab brunch on South Slope

Pack Square Park, but you can

with their Sunday menu, served from 12 to 3 pm. Salt & Smoke appeals

also catch musicians on street

to the inner Ashevillian in all of us with honest food and local products

corners where they gather for

that pair perfectly with our favorite beers.

bluegrass

on

impromptu jam sessions after their stage time. Grab your blan-

ASHEVILLE ART IN THE PARK

ket and your friends and head

For three weekends in June, Pack Square was transformed into

downtown along about sun-

an artist’s utopia with Art in the Park! This annual festival celebrates

down (7 pm, for you city folk) on August 13th, 20th and 27th to enjoy

nationally–recognized artists, but in a special Asheville twist, they're

an Asheville tradition! For more information, visit FolkHeritage.org.

all local! This year's crafters exhibited and auctioned their wares in

SYNCHRONOUS FIREFLIES IN THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS

the sunshine downtown, drawing hundreds of visitors. From glass to ceramics, woodworking to metalsmithing, pottery to jewelry to sculpture, the market offered an incredible array of contemporary and

Nothing brings back memories of childhood evenings in the

traditional mountain arts and crafts. If you’re disappointed you missed

South quite like the subtle light burst of a firefly. 1,800 lucky locals

out on this incredible art event downtown, don’t be—Asheville Art

got to witness the magic of our regional synchronous fireflies this

in the Park will return for three Saturdays this fall! Those brisk fall

summer; these local lightning bugs are one of the few species

breezes will flow through dozens of artist's booths on October 1st, 8th

in the country who can synchronize their flashing patterns. For

and 15th. Check out AshevilleArtInThePark.com for more details.

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Artist’s Palette

CREATING symphonies STEPHEN VON HEYKING FINDS NATIONAL SUCCESS IN ASHEVILLE

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ARTICLE EMILY GLASER PHOTOGRAPHY GABRIELLE VON HEYKING PHOTOGRAPHIE

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e all know Asheville is an artist’s enclave. Makers of all mediums don’t just succeed here, they flourish; from buskers on our street corners to artisans crafting handmade wares in studios in the River Arts District, creators of all types call our town home. But by all accounts, Asheville is no Los Angeles, meaning big–time levels of success are usually unattainable for musicians looking for the limelight of show business—which makes musician Stephen Von Heyking’s success all the more astounding.

Von Heyking, a native of Canada, grew up in a musical household where he was introduced to a bevy of instruments. “I started out playing drums, and from there on I picked up guitar and piano,” says Von Heyking. Like so many modern musicians, Von Heyking earned his stripes playing in a band in high school; but whereas most teens dream of the spotlight, Von Heyking fell into the leading role by chance. “We kicked out our lead singer, and I said ‘I’ll give it a shot,’” Heyking remembers with a laugh. “From there, by default, I started singing for my own stuff and some other bands. Then I came into contact with recording—and that’s what drew me in.”

Von Heyking’s instincts were right; it wasn’t as a band member that he found true fulfillment, but in producing and recording his own music. Being able to create multi–track melodies, to control and create entire songs, was more rewarding than any of Von Heyking’s other artistic endeavors. “I was able to create ‘symphonies.’ I was able to do so much, and creatively it was a huge outlet. From that moment, I was hooked. I knew this was what I was going to do.”

Von Heyking knew he wanted to pursue a career in recording—by 2009 he was already writing and recording

for film, television and commercials—but why Asheville? Like so many of us, Heyking’s arrival in Asheville was somewhat accidental, contingent upon a variety of other circumstances. When Von Heyking’s friend, who was directing music at a local church, invited him south to help with his project, Heyking didn’t necessarily expect to stay for long. But his love affair with the city was immediate.

“The reason why I’ve been her so long is it's a different feel of a city… there’s a lot more inspiration here, and I feel a lot more.”

Von Heyking’s daily habits and artistic rituals are now as deeply entrenched in Asheville as any other artist. “I love to wake up super early and go down to a coffee shop and try to work on my lyrics and drink some coffee, maybe bring my tiny little keyboard and work on some stuff.”

Von Heyking revels in the creative character that abounds in Asheville, and he certainly hasn’t been held back by the city. His success has only expounded in his years in Asheville. “The Atlantic,” one of his songs under his alias Halogen Hills, was recently featured on the hit show Dance Moms. “It was really cool because I was up here playing the song, and then I hear my wife run up the stairs, and she says they’re playing 'The Atlantic' on Dance Moms. I

was playing this very song at this very moment… It wasn’t just background music, they had actually choreographed a dance to it,” Heyking remembers.

The song is a popular one; it was also featured on MTV's Teen Mom and the popular drama Pretty Little Liars. His son "Looking For a Light" was in a 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics commercial, "Nothing Without You" was on The Voice, and "We All" was utilized for Mercedes-Benz Fashion week.

He may be based in Asheville, but Von Heyking's music is worldwide.

For Von Heyking, Asheville is an inspirational mecca that’s helped guide him on his road to success. His is a path countless Ashevillians pursue every day, and he offers some advice for our token struggling artists: “Number one, you’ve got to feel what you’re meant to do and don’t let anybody try to sway you from that, because they don’t have to live with you not being happy.” Von Heyking also encourages artists to reach out to resources near and far, which is the impetus behind his latest endeavor: a YouTube vlog channel and podcast created with his brother-in-law as a resource for audio engineers and songwriters called "The New Producers."

And that's what Von Heyking is—a new producer, paving the way for what Asheville artists will follow.

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Culinary Creations

Catching Fire RUTH'S CHRIS' NEW CHEF PETE REPAK FIRES UP THE GRILL

ARTICLE EMILY GLASER PHOTOGRAPHY SHONIE KUYKENDALL

some of the best restaurants in one of America’s acclaimed foodtopias,

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Chicago.

After

graduating from The Culinary

hef Pete Repak’s career

Institute of America, Repak

has spanned the coun-

worked with legends like

try, but his favorite place thus

Dean Fearing at The Mansion

far? “Asheville is the most beau-

on Turtle Creek and Charlie

tiful place I’ve ever been. I’m not

Trotter at his namesake restau-

leaving,” he proclaims with his

rant. Climbing quickly up the

signature brand of brash honesty.

allegorical ladder, Repak gained

The fact that Repak has chosen Asheville as his forever home is most definitely to our benefit. As the new Executive Chef at Biltmore Village’s Ruth’s Chris, he’s at the forefront of Asheville’s food scene. The classic dishes that come out of Repak’s

experience as an Executive Chef at the Congress Plaza Hotel, through launching his own successful enterprise The Urban Fridge, and as the spearheading Executive Chef behind a variety of ventures like DryHop Brewers and Grassroots Restaurant.

kitchen are infused with his passion and pure ardor for the art of food.

Which brings us back to Asheville. Repak’s gusto for Asheville

That zeal for cooking was passed down through generations.

isn’t just indicative of our friendly folks and beautiful landscape, it’s

“My passion for food came from hanging onto the apron strings of

a testament to our burgeoning food scene—especially the plethora

my Russian grandmother—a rubenesque woman with a nose like a

of local produce and artisan producers. “I hate the fact that sports

grapefruit but a heart of gold,” Repak laughs. “For her, cooking was

stars make millions of dollars for so few performances. We should be

simply an extension of her love.” That taste of love is something you

worshiping our farmers and artisan food producers. I like cheese a lot

can still find in Repak’s dishes today.

more than I like basketball!” he says with a wry smile.

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Take a page out of Repak’s (recipe) book: pick up some local veggies, a good steak and a nice bottle of wine and fire up the grill.

RUTH’S CHRIS TOMAHAWK RIBEYE WITH FIRE ROASTED CORN

RIBEYE: 1 40 oz. Tomahawk Ribeye, rib bone frenched and fully wrapped with aluminum foil ½ t. sea salt ½ t. ground black pepper 1 T. butter, unsalted and softened ½ t. Italian flat leaf parsley, finely chopped PROCEDURE: Dry the ribeye with a cloth, season liberally with salt and pepper and allow to come to room temperature. Light your charcoal grill and wait for coals to burn to glowing embers. Create a two stage cooking area: one directly over the coals, and another with only a few embers. Sear ribeye for five minutes on each side directly over the hot embers. Move to the cooler side of the grill, remove the foil, close the lid and begin timing your degree of doneness.

Approximate cooking times: Rare: 3–5 minutes Medium rare: 8–12 minutes Medium: 15–17 minutes Medium well: 18–20 minutes Well done: 25–30 minutes Move to a warm serving platter and loosely cover with foil; let rest 5–8 minutes. Remove foil, carve meat away from bone, rub with softened butter, and dust with parsley.

FIRE ROASTED CORN: 5 sweet corn ears 1 T. butter, unsalted 1/3 c. red bell peppers, ¼” dice 1/3 c. poblano chiles, ¼” dice ¼ c. red onions, ¼” dice 1 T. jalapeno chiles, minced 1 t. garlic, minced ½ t. ground cumin ½ t. sea salt 2 t. fresh lime juice ¼ c. cilantro, coarsely chopped 1 ½ c. heavy cream ½ c. cream cheese, softened PROCEDURE: De-tassel corn, but leave tender green corn husk intact. Soak corn in cold water; drain ears and place on grill directly over hot coals. Turn until ears soften. Remove charred ears from grill and cool. Remove the husks and corn silk. Carefully cut kernels away from the cob (approximately 5 cups). Place a large cast iron skillet over a medium-high flame on your stovetop and add butter. When butter begins to brown, add red onions and garlic. Cook until garlic is a light golden brown. Add red bell peppers, poblano chiles and jalapeno chiles. Cook until chiles and peppers are wilted and fragrant. Add salt and cumin; stir well. Add heavy cream and reduce by one third; swirl in cream cheese and stir until melted. Add cilantro and lime juice and stir well. Serve immediately.

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A FAMILY THING THE SHIPLEYS BUILD A LASTING LEGACY ARTICLE & PHOTOGRAPHY EMILY GLASER

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N

ot too long ago, things were simpler. Cars moved a little slower.

TVs were hushed, their screens blurred.

People stopped to chat with neighbors and exchanged smiles with passerby.

And there was a distinct pride in a profession, in the ability to create a lasting legacy for generations of your own descendants to build their lives upon.

Times may have changed, but in Asheville there are still a few folks who hold onto those tenets of integrity. One such family? The Shipleys of Shipley’s Ethan Allen.

Bruce Shipley, the patriarch of the current Shipley clan, remembers when his father Harold first began

the Shipley empire 72 years ago in 1944. “Talk about a difference in business!” he notes. When the Shipleys opened their furniture store in downtown Asheville all those years ago, they carried a variety of furniture lines. Over the years, the highway expansion pushed them west, and Ethan Allen’s success drove them into design. “We think we found our niche, which was the design business, to include all the major aspects of decorating a home,” says Bruce.

Bruce has since passed on the torch to his son Stuart, and Stuart in turn has brought his own son, John, into

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the family business. That makes the Shipley company four generations deep—a feat in a modern age when kids are eager to make their own way, and adults are reluctant to embark on now-precarious business projects. “If you can go past two generations, you’re the exception rather than the rule,” says Bruce, his voice flush with a quiet and humble pride.

“You don’t see it a whole lot, for sure,” Stuart adds. “Especially with kids wanting to do something different or get away.” It’s something he understands; Stuart himself considered leaving the family field after college—but not for long. “I ended up coming back, and that ended up being a good decision. I do have a few friends [in Asheville] who are part of family businesses, but it’s still kind of rare.”

Although Asheville is spotted with legacied endeavors, the Shipleys are aware of just how special their family is. “When there were more private dealers, a few of them were father-son, but there aren’t that many left. We may be the only four generation Ethan Allen business,” notes Stuart.

The Shipleys aren’t just unique because of the depth of their legacy, but because of the length of their position as an Ethan Allen dealer. When Harold began selling the Colonial-style furniture line in the ‘50s, he was one of the first to do so. And in the ‘80s they converted their entire enterprise into Ethan Allen only. Now they’re one of the few privately–owned Ethan Allen stores left. “Most stores now are corporately owned, whereas when I came in it was three to one privately owned,” says Stuart. “We may be the oldest Ethan Allen dealer—definitely one of the oldest.”

Working side by side with your close relatives does have its trials. “It can be challenging, working with your parent every day,” Stuart says with a smile. “I know when I started working for my dad, we became a lot closer— even though we had a lot of work arguments. He told me it was fine for me to voice my opinion, but he’d have the final say.” It’s a position John has begun to understand in his recent years working in the store.

But it’s not all about business for the Shipleys; working with such close family members, they also know when to let loose. Bruce retired a few years ago and rarely makes it into the store these days, but he’s certainly missed. “When he quit it cut down on my golf considerably,” Stuart laughs. Because this may be a business, but it’s a family business—which means knowing when to take the afternoon off to get out on the course.

The Shipleys have created a multi– generational legacy to be proud of, but even more than that, they’ve embraced what it means to be family—and that’s a lesson that’s as applicable today as it was in those slower times, back before the highway, all those years ago.

1. Harold Shipley began the family legacy in 1957.

2. Stuart, John and Bruce Shipley.

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THRILL

Relax or Recharge with Asheville's Outdoor Adventures

ARTICLE EMILY GLASER | PHOTOGRAPHY SHARON CARTER, KARSTEN DELAP & EMILY GLASER

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en have been exploring our great outdoors for millennia. From adrenaline–pumping hunts on Appalachian mountainsides to reflective fishing in the quietude of our creeks, our ancestors have traipsed across these mountains for centuries. Today, men are offered different types of pursuits in the extensive outdoors that surround Asheville. Looking to get your blood pumping? Prefer to ponder the intricacies of nature? Whatever you’re looking to do—be still or pursue the thrill—the rolling peaks surrounding our town offer plenty of opportunities to get out there.

BROOKINGS ANGLERS, CASHIERS

Drive into the sleepy town of Cashiers cloaked in log cabin charm and you’ll find Brookings Anglers. Cross the creaking porch, past the gently swaying rockers and over the snoozing shop pup, and you’ll step into the fly fishing shop of your dreams. From rods to waders to high–quality clothing, you’ll find it all. The crowning glory? A fly shop the likes of which you’ve never seen; it’s fully stocked with a rainbow of threads and feathers, delicate furs and razor-sharp hooks, plus the nimble fingers of the best designers. With the charm and squeaky–floored hospitality of your hometown hangout, you’ll want to stay awhile.

Except you won’t, because Brookings’ real allure lies in their guided fly fishing trips across Western North Carolina. Brookings is ideally located at the axis of a series of rivers, all flush with our three local trout species (rainbow, brown and brook). Guides lead trips to over 30 rivers within a 70 mile radius of the outfitters, like the Chattooga, Tuckaseegee, Nantahala and Davidson, plus privately owned streams and gullies. Whichever river you (or your guide) choose, you’re assured a few certainties: softly tumbling rocks, crystalline waters, breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge and, depending on the season, lush green or vibrantly crimson foliage.

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STILL OR THRILL (CON TI N U ED)

StillorTHRILL Owner Matt Canter and lead guide Roger Lowe share their passion with fishermen from across the country.

Communing with the simple beauty of nature is easy; with your reel Although hanging weightlessly from a sheer cliff face may seem like in hand, glazed eyes on the gentle roll of river before you, and the pure exhilaration, it also offers the same meditative completeness as other meditative flick of your line over the water—everything falls away. activities in nature. The physical repetition of push and pull, the mental Until, of course, you catch a fish. The flash fortitude of exceeding comfort zones, the sweeping of silvered rainbow, the emphatic tug of a Communing with the simple beauty of new perspectives on our Blue Ridge—your line, and the gentle exhilaration of pulling in mind stops toiling and you’re finally able to simply be. beauty of nature is easy; with and scooping up a trout—nothing compares.

The benefits of rock climbing stretch far beyond The rivers Brookings guides are home to your reel in hand, glazed eyes that stress release. It is, of course, excellent exercise, some of the best fly fishing this side of the on the gentle roll of river be- working much more than your arms as you push Mississippi. With a dozen guides sharing fore you, and the meditative through with your legs and constantly engage your over 155 years of experience on these waters, core. Once you’ve established your comfort as a flick of your line over the wa- climber, you’ll open all sorts of avenues for new trips even you novice fishermen are guaranteed to catch a trout or two. Wade or float, trout or ter—everything falls away. and explorations. It also fosters a certain brand of bass, options (and relaxation) abound. camaraderie; whether you decide to make a boy’s weekend out of it with your buddies or take to the trail with strangers, you’re FOX MOUNTAIN GUIDES, PISGAH FOREST bound to develop new connections when life seems to hang in the balance.

Perhaps you’re not looking to commune with nature, but to conBut your life never does actually hang in the balance. It’s a common misquer it. If that’s the case, Fox Mountain Guides will help you climb conception that climbing is a sport for risk-takers and adrenaline-junkies; every mountain—literally. unlike other adventure sports like white water rafting, mountain climbing Fox Mountain Guides offers a series of workshops, lessons and trips is safe based on its predictability (after all, rocks don’t move much). Once to suit climbers of every skill level. Their series are simple: 101, a two-day you understand the concepts behind climbing, everything falls into place. course on belaying and climbing movements; 201, which covers anchors Another surprise lies in the bounty of climbing Appalachia offers. and placing gear in the rock; and 301, an advanced class that teaches lead Some of the highest peaks and tallest walls on the east coast are right climbing and guarantees you’ll be comfortable on your own. If you’re an outside our backdoors, just begging to be scaled. And unlike other climbexpert looking for a climbing companion for the day, or if you’re a novice ing situations out west, all these excursions are doable in a day. “Here you looking to learn the basics of climbing, Fox Mountain can help you. don’t have to spend the night on the mountain, you can get in and get out Owner Karsten Delap is quick to point out the incomparable qual- quick,” Delap points out. ifications of the guides and systems at Fox Mountain. They’re the only The only question that remains: what kind of man are you? Would company in the region that’s both accredited and certified, meaning you rather wade through the gentle gurgle of creek beds in search every guide meets international qualifications and has years of expe- of trout, or dig your digits into rock faces for a bird’s-eye-view of rience, plus the business itself is held to (and checked for) rigorous Appalachia? With easy access to a bevy of adventures just outside national standards.

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Legal Compass

YOUR BUSINESS IS OUR BUSINESS ARTICLE PETER B. MCGUIRE

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ust as the separation of church and state is an age-old concept in government, it's common for folks to separate their business and estate. At Strauss Attorneys, we focus primarily on estate planning, which means we work intimately with our clients to plan a complete and accurate asset profile. Surprisingly, with our clients who own businesses, that asset profile includes, first and foremost, the business itself. Planning for one’s business is absolutely part of planning one’s estate.

As our clients with businesses approach the idea of retirement and succession, pondering how to leave a legacy for those who come next, we find that a majority have not devoted the necessary time or planning regarding how the business might continue after they exit stage left. The reasons for this are myriad, from pure procrastination to a shortage of time (after all, it's understandable to feel unwilling to redirect time to planning strategies for the future that would otherwise be spent making a profit today).

It's important to realize that this area of estate planning requires particularized, special skills in order to address the many elements of business succession. To put it simply: it's complicated. Straight and simple sales to third parties are rare (at least sales involving a continuation of a business as opposed to a fire sales of assets).

It's not just a cut and dry sale—this is your life's work, and it's close to your heart; you naturally feel the need to handle it with care. That also means that many people overestimate their province; they have ideas of their business’s valuation that will never be recognized on the open market. It's also normal to dream of 30

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family or key employees taking the helm, but that's just another piece in the complex puzzle. The common problem we encounter with inside sales is that often the buyers do not have the money to adequately provide our client a comfortable retirement.

These are problems with solutions, and easy ones at that, solutions that don't require you to spend too much time away from your business. Strauss Attorneys has formed a strategic alliance with a number of area financial planners, business valuators, business consultants, and certified public accountants, and also joined Business Enterprise Institute (BEI) to hone a true team approach to best, and most efficiently, implement business succession strategies. It's an all-hands-on-deck situation that ensures your stable estate—business and all.

It's important to customize each plan to the client with a stepby-step approach that simplifies the process, yet keeps an eye on the client’s specific goals for the business post-exit. The result? A highly specific plan that minimizes waste and duplication across the spectrum of advisors, and maximizes cost control, tax savings and time management.

If you are interested in, or have a client who may have a need for, these services, please contact Attorney Peter McGuire at Strauss Attorneys at (828) 258-0994 in Asheville, or (828) 696-1811 in Hendersonville, or by email at peter@strausslaw.com.

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hey say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If that holds true, any eyes that are lucky enough to gaze upon the exquisite jewelry of Asheville-based goldsmith and designer Paula Dawkins know they have seen something truly special. Since the '70s, Dawkins has honed her craft with her signature laser focus and in 1983 her seminal design studio, Jewels That Dance, was born.

Fast-forward thirty-three years; the magical exterior on Haywood Street in bo-ho downtown Asheville is positively enchanting.

Patrons are drawn inside to experience a collection of the most stunningly beautiful and uniquely original pieces in the country.

Inside, Dawkins has managed to pull a blend of themes together. Enter to a Zen-like serene trickle of a fountain under the presence of Ganesh (a statue of the Hindu elephant-headed god stands nearby). Spread throughout the shop’s multiple showrooms are individual display cases allowing each piece its own ministage upon which to star. Under the shining lights, the sparkles of the gold, silver and platinum, along with a myriad of gems from all over the world, truly create jewels that dance!

A native of Eastern North Carolina, Dawkins migrated farther west after college. She arrived armed with a degree in psychology and an innate ability to create art through blending metal and fire. “I

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am from a blacksmith background on my mother’s side—genetically I have a gene for fire, the gene for metal,” Dawkins says. In the early seventies, during the burst of the craft movement, Dawkins found her calling—as did Asheville.

“I made $1,000 selling jewelry from my first craft show in 1972 and I never looked back,” Dawkins remembers. As Dawkins honed her craft as a goldsmith and jewelry designer, her attention to detail helped carve her impeccable style. From the clean, simple influences of nature in Asheville Inspired, to the addition of world-renowned jewelers such as Simon G., Todd Reed and Alex Sepkus, Jewels That Dance has earned a reputation for quality, one-of-a-kind pieces that discerning patrons appreciate.

In addition to being a gifted artisan, Dawkins is also a keen observer of the amazing evolution of this sleepy little Southern town. She watched as it transformed over the past decades into a mecca for talented artists.

“It’s exciting to be part of this explosion,” Dawkins admits during a busy Wednesday at Jewels That Dance. She adds philosophically, “It’s both good and bad.” With a typical artist’s sensibility, Dawkins goes on to connect that the very beauty that blesses her financially and inspires work—like her recent collection Asheville Inspired, an homage to the local flora and fauna—the massive popularity and influx will eventually erode the breathtaking natural beauty that inspires the art.

Over the past three decades, Dawkins has helped create more than a high-end jewelry shop or a design studio for her own work. Jewels That Dance has become a collective of talented individuals coming together to do what they do best. “I am a jeweler—others in the store do other things better than I do. My partner Carol Schniedewind manages all aspects of the business. My time is better spent with the hat that fits me the best.”

Jewels That Dance boasts a staff of nine, including Dawkins and Schniedewind, a mix of professionalism and artistic perfectionism with a touch of Southern charm. Perhaps that's the difference between Jewels That Dance and other high-end fine jewelry establishments: though the quality and craftsmanship are world-class, there is a lack of pretentiousness that is part of what makes Asheville so endearing.

When Dawkins is asked about her future goals, she smiles with a jeweler’s twinkle in her eye and replies, “I’m still waiting to make the perfect piece!” Touché.

Dawkins' designs include these 18k gold rings with peridot and diamonds, rubelite and rubies and aquamarine and sapphires.

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Times Past

A Handshake From the Past GROCE FUNERAL HOME'S LEGACY ARTICLE TOM ROGERS | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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ith seemingly endless construction in downtown Asheville and the area’s booming business, many are considering the prosperous future of the metropolitan area.

Although economic promise and thriving commerce is vital to any city, it's equally as important to consider Asheville’s past. Groce Funeral Homes, a dedicated local business since 1929, reminds us what it means to be part of the Asheville community then and now.

“This was an era when business was sealed by a handshake,” remembers Dale Groce, director and co-owner.

Generations ago, Dale and Bill’s fathers and uncles—Bill Sr., Fred and Bob Groce— provided funeral services for their neighbors and clients from a white frame building that didn’t look too different from the other homes on Haywood Road. Funerals were community affairs. The men would dig graves by hand, and a smorgasbord of neighbor's dishes would crowd the tables to comfort the bereaved.

Community, comfort and person-to-person service: these are the principles that Groce Funeral Home was founded on, and continues to operate on today.

Asheville and Groce have both grown over the years. Now 800 families a year contact Groce for the services provided by their locations in Arden, East Asheville and West Asheville. To ensure quality service in a changing profession, Groce joined the NC Funeral Directors Association, the National Funeral Directors Association and the Selected Independent Funeral Homes Organization.

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W.H. Bill Groce, Jr., W.H. “Trey” Groce III, H. Dale Groce and Scott D. Groce.

(Below) Dunn & Groce Funeral Home in 1933.

transfers, cremations and pre-planning services. Conscious of the environmental concerns of the community (especially a community as aware as Asheville), the Groce family has accommodated biodegradable caskets and an exclusion of chemicals in a service known as “Green Burials.”

After 87 years of business in Asheville, Groce now returns the favor by giving back to local neighborhood organizations. Eblen Charities, Hope Chest for Women, Asheville firefighters, Eliada Home and VFW Post 891 (just to name a few) have all received support from Groce. With the continued city-wide investment in commercial real estate, Asheville’s future growth is certain, and Dale Groce is confident that his family will be there every step of the way.

“The fourth generation of Groces [Scott Groce and Trey Groce] assures family management and dedication well into the future,” he notes with a warm smile.

From their modest start on Haywood Road, Groce Funeral Home has accumulated a fleet of vehicles, three locations and a staff of trained professionals. As cranes erect new hotels and the average customer is bombarded with sleek touchscreens, Groce and his family won’t hesitate to remind us of the comfort behind a handshake.

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Lifestyle Calendar

August AUGUST 4 - 6

will also include live music, craft beer and food trucks. This annual

MOUNTAIN DANCE & FOLK FESTIVAL

fundraiser supports RiverLink's efforts in the environmental and eco-

PACK PLACE

nomic revitalization of the French Broad River.

The 89th Annual Mountain Dance & Folk Festival is the longest–

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running folk festival in the coun-

RACE TO THE ROCK

try. Since 1928, mountain fiddlers,

CHIMNEY ROCK

banjo pickers, dulcimer sweepers,

This year Race to the Rock celebrates its 10th anniversary. This chal-

dancers, balladeers, and regular

lenging 5k run or 25–mile bike race climbs 900 feet to finish at the

old music fans have gathered in

base of Chimney Rock. The rewarding 75–mile views from the finish

Asheville to celebrate our region's

line overlooking Lake Lure will take the rest of your breath away.

music. Tickets to this year's fes Wendy Olsen

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AUGUST 6 & 7

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BILTMORE VILLAGE ART & CRAFT FAIR

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BILTMORE VILLAGE Crafters and collectors alike will gather on the grounds of the Cathedral of All Souls in Biltmore Village this summer for the 44th Annual Village Art and Craft Fair. Featuring over 100 artists from across the country (with a hearty helping from right her in WNC), the Art and Craft Fair is a great opportunity to discover new artists.

AUGUST 11 JACK DANIELS DINNER RUTH'S CHRIS BILTMORE VILLAGE If you're the kind of man who enjoys good whiskey and a great steak (and honestly, who isn't?), you'll love the Jack Daniels Dinner at Ruth's Chris! Chef Pete Repak will create a special menu for guests pairing the iconic Tennessee whiskey with a delicious dinner.

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AUGUST 19 & 20 ASHEVILLE WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL

RIVERFEST

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Asheville is quickly establishing itself as a foodie utopia, and this

The Anything That Floats Parade (literally–anything!) is the featured

festival shows us why. Friday, indulge in all things sweet at the

event of RiverFest 2016, which will take place at the RiverLink Sculp-

Grove Arcade with selections from local bakers, chocolatiers, pâ-

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August's headliner, the Asheville All–Stars,

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unites some of Asheville’s best musicians.

CAROLINA HIKE SERIES:

The summery ensemble will perform a mix of

BOGS 'N BEERS

original songs and fun covers.

KANUGA CONFERENCE CENTER

AUGUST 19 & 20

The Pisgah Field School hosts the Carolina Hike Series; for this special event, hikers

DIRTY DANCING FESTIVAL

will tour the rare ecosystem of the Kanu-

LAKE LURE

ga Southern Appalachian Bog, followed by

You’ll have the time of your life at the Dirty

a three mile hike on Kanuga Conference

Dancing Festival in Lake Lure (left). Cele-

Center's grounds. After the hike and bog

brate the iconic film with live music, dance

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Parting Thoughts

Finding Yourself Through Fitness WISDOM FROM AMERICAN TOP TEAM ASHEVILLE'S CHRIS SAWTELLE

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hat is your definition of fitness? Most people seem to equate fitness to appearance. As a result, we as a society have reduced fitness to “drive-thru" status. Find the nearest fitness center, sign up for two years, go get on some fancy machines, do thirty minutes on a treadmill while catching up on Maury, and your fitness goals are achieved. Studies show that this mundane approach lasts a mere two weeks.

Shouldn't we expect more from our fitness than just appearance? After all, 90% of us are always going to be unhappy with the way we look anyway. Fitness should be as much about your mental health as it is about the physical. That is something you can't achieve at a “drive-thru" fitness center.

I've been involved in some form of martial art for almost 30 years, mostly boxing and MMA. Whether competing or training, I have always felt like I was challenged, not only by the physical, but the mental aspects of the sport. And as a trainer, I've learned that each individual has a very different reason for getting involved in martial arts. Obviously people want to get in shape or learn how to defend themselves, but more importantly, it serves as a therapy for many mental disorders like Parkinson’s, autism, depression, and even more common mental inadequacies like a lack of confidence or stress. Most of the time the customer doesn't actually reveal (or even understand) the real reason for being there until we expose their true purpose, which generally begins to shine through after a few sessions.

You see, this sport has a way of exposing our weaknesses, which puts us out of our comfort zone. This is a great way to develop real confidence, as opposed to the false confidence we have when we have no idea what we are truly made of. Through sports like martial arts, you can discover what really lies within and become the person you were meant to be all along.

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