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TAKE FLIGHT ON THE RIDGELINE CRAFT BEVERAGE TRAIL The Ridgeline Craft Beverage Trail features Gaston and Cleveland County’s breweries, distilleries and wineries.

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Contents Relax, Recover, Recharge, On The Ridgeline Craft Beverage Trail

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Take A Hike At Hanging Rock

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Relax, Recover, Recharge, On The Ridgeline Craft Beverage Trail

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hope you had a chance to read part one of our stor y on the Ridgeline Craft Beverage Trail.

This is a two-day journey; and this month we highlight day two. If you missed day one, go to trailpost. craftpassport.app to catch up.

O n d ay t wo o f yo u r c r a f t b e ve r a g e j o u r n e y a l o n g t h e R idgeline Cr af t Bever a ge Tr ail, ple a s e ma ke a p oint to enjoy a g o o d he a r t y br e a k f a s t ! B y t he t ime you e at , pic k up t he c r e w, a n d l e av e t h e h o t e l , C avendi s h Br ew in g C omp a ny in G a s tonia should be opening for your ta sting plea sure.

Located in an old car dealership, t he ta sting room ta ke s over t he e n t i r e s h ow r o o m f l o o r. T h e tap s and t he bar are tucked off to t he side, le av in g t he r e s t of t he s p ace a v a s t s o c ia l a r e a .

C avendi s h Br ew in g C omp a ny i s a s o c ia l hub for G a s ton ia , a nd it’s v i sitor s . T he t apr o om encour a ge s s o cia li zin g. B oa rd game s card game s and the r o o m’s i n v i t i n g l a y o u t t o encour a ge p e ople to s t r ike up a conver sation with fellow craft bever a ge ent hu sia s t s .

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The old ser vice facility from the dealership is now the main production facility for the Cavendish Brewing Company. The beers brewed at Cavendish are quite simply Old World beers.

Brewing classic rare varieties of beers with modern technology.

And apparently they are doing an out standing job of it. Each time we stop in, more metals are hanging on the wall above the taps. Awards from regional and national brewing competitions.

Now old-world beer does not mean a bland beer. At the time of this writing, the hot new release is a Hot Chocolate Ra spberr y

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Dragonbane Oatmeal Stout. Ok, so it’s not all old world beers.

Cavendish is known for it s festivals and weekly events. and themed gatherings. I found that with Cavendish being so actively hosting events, the only way to keep up is to hit them up on their Facebook page.

Now I know you just had breakfast, but you might want to consider checking out some of the delight s from the kitchen.

From Gastonia, you’re going to take a little dr ive out in t he countr y, and you certainly don’t want to have any hunger pains or be “hangr y” when you arrive at your next stop.

The new spacious tasting room feature s live music and food trucks on the weekends and plenty of room indoors and out to spread out and just relax. Check on line or call ahead; regulations and r ule s for ta sting rooms ver y dynamic these days. Currently, The next section of trail sends Veronét Vineyards & Winer y are us to Kings Mountain, Nor th doing ta stings by re ser vation Carolina, to Veronét Vineyards only. & Winery. After a 20 minute drive, you will be surrounded by beautiful Next, you’re off to a family rolling hills with spectacular farm over 100 years old located views of Crowder’s Mountain. Six in Lawndale, NC. Nestled in the acres of these hills are dedicated foothills with spectacular views to growing the estate vines, in- all around, Baker Buffalo Creek cluding cabernet franc, viognier, Vineyard and Winer y is featured chambourcin, and traminette as the “Hillshire Farm” location varietals. in the commercials you see on Continued On Page 10

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T V. The only thing you’ll find more charming than the location of Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyards and winery will be the two owners Charles and Anne. The land has been in the family for over 100 ye a r s . It wa s a da ir y fa r m a nd now g r ow s s ome of t he f ine s t g r ap e s in Nor t h C a r olina. T he f ir s t v ine s wer e pla nte d bac k i n 2 0 0 3 . T he h a r ve s t w a s s o s ucce s s f u l s i n ce t h e n e i g h t different grape var ietals, including red muscadine, c h a r d o n n ay, s c u p p e r n o n g , c a b e r ne t s au v i g non, me r lo t , c ab er ne t f r a nc, r ie s l in g, a nd t r a minet te. have been pla nted.

Charle s did not set out to ma ke a g r e at Nor t h C a r ol i na w i ne.

He s et out to ma ke g re at w ine.

I would s ay he wa s succe s sf ul !

T h e e v i d e n ce i s i n h i s b o l d red s, and hi s cr i sp, dr y white s.

Charles even started a barrel-aging pr og r a m a few ye a r s a go, a nd t he re sult s have been fanta stic.

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T he k itc hen fe at ur e s ma ny NC far m to fork item s. T he k itchen i s a l s o awa rd - w inning.

You’ ll be a ma ze d at t he item s on t he menu i nc lud i n g lo c a l g r a s s - fe d b e e f, h o u s e m a d e pimento cheese, creamy cheeses f r om Guer n s ey Gir l Cr e a mer y, a nd Nor t h C a r olina s wordf i sh and local trout. From the mountains to t he coa st you can e a t s o m e o f t h e b e s t d i s he s N o r t h C a r o l i n a h a s to o f fe r, I ’m s u r e now a f te r s p e nd i n g r i g ht her e in Uptow n Shelby ! the af ter noon in the beautiful countr yside you are ready to Now you have f ina ll y com get back to t he cit y a nd do pleted t he Ridgeline craf t o n e l a s t t a s t i n g a n d e n j o y a bevera ge Trail. It took t wo days g r e at dinner. Newg r a s s Br ew in g but wa sn’t it wor t h it ? Now for C o m p a n y i n S h e l b y i s y o u r the final que stion, do you really f i n a l s t o p . N e w g r a s s i s i n t h e wa nt to go home ? h e a r t o f u p t o w n S h e l b y. T h e t a s t i n g r o o m a n d p r o d u c t i o n Gaston County offers visitors a f a c i l i t y w e r e i n i t i a l l y b u i l t variety of attractions to enhance i n 1 9 0 9 . T h e b u i l d i n g h a s your trip including museums, botanical gardens, extreme b e e n a d e p a r t m e n t s t o r e a n d sports, hiking, dining and a m i l l . N o w i t ’ s a b e a u t i f u l entertainment parks, art and t a s t i n g r o o m a n d r e s t a u r a n t . history and more. www.GoGastonNC.org T he beer s are innovative and aw a r d - w i n n i n g . N e w g r a s s h a s a ver y hop for ward attitude

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Fall Bridal Show Is One-Stop Shop For Blue Ridge Mountain Weddings

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endersonv ille inv ite s brides-to-be to plan their Blue R idge Mounta in weddings at the Say I Do to Hendersonville Bridal Show on Saturday, Nov. 14. The show, which was rescheduled from t he spr i n g du e to COV I D restrictions, brings together wedding venues, vendors and planners at Blue Ridge Community College for a one-stop weddingplanning shop.

“Hendersonville is becoming known as a really great wedding destination,” says Beth Carden, executive director of Henderson County Tourism, which is sponsoring the show. “We’ve seen an increase in people coming to our office for help with wedding planning,

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so we want to highlight what we have in our county.”

No matter what style of wedding a couple desires, Hendersonville can accommodate their preference. Venues var y from a large outdoor pavilion high atop a mountain to intimate bed-andbreakfast inns, elegant churches and rustic event barns.

T he popula r it y of Hendersonville as a wedding destination me a n s t he a re a i s home to a variet y of vendor s including caterer s, photographer s, videog raphers, fashion retailers, florists, ba ker ie s, DJs, planner s, hairdre s s er s, ma keup a r t i s t s and more. Representatives from these busine s se s will be on hand at

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the bridal show to present samples for couple s, a s well a s t heir of their work and answer questions. fr iends and family.

“In Hender s onv ille, we of fer a v a r iet y of s er v ice s , s o br ide s can pick and choose from dif ferent pie ce s to put toget her their day,” Carden says. “Vendor s are listening to what br ide s a r e a s k i n g for a nd con ne c t i n g t h e d o t s .”

T h e S ay I D o t o H e n d e r s onv ille Br idal Show r un s f rom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Blue R id ge Communit y College’s conference hall. In keeping wit h social- dis tancing requirement s, attendee s must select an ent r y time when purcha sing ticket s. Attendance w i nd ow s a r e : 10 -11: 4 5 a .m . ; While being in Hendersonville 11: 45 a.m.-1 p.m. ; 1-2 : 45 p.m. ; feels like an escape, the mountain a nd 2 : 45 - 4 p.m. Ad m i s s ion i s town is one of the most accessible $ 5 p er p er s on.

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NC Wine Is The Subject Of Choice At The Wisdom Table In Elkin

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or Jeremy and Krystle Stamps, The Wisdom Table is an education opportunity. Located on Main Street in downtown Elkin, the expansive bottle shop and bar serve as a classroom where North Carolina’s growing wine scene is the subject of choice.

Opened in July 2020, The Wisdom Table came out of years of Yadkin Valley vacations. The Stamps are North Carolina natives who studied at UNC School of the Arts in Winston-Salem before taking jobs at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. In 2012, when searching for a wedding venue close to home, they discovered Elkin Creek Vineyard. After getting married, they would take 10-day trips from Florida to the Yadkin Valley and spend their vacations exploring different wineries. They saw a need for a place focused on NC wine where customers could come in

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the evenings, after the winer y tasting rooms closed.

In 2017, the couple purchased the 1937 Belk department store building at the corner of Main and Bridge streets. During an extensive renovation, they uncovered the original wood flooring, installed a custom bar that Jeremy built and selected Westinghouse lights, new fixtures reminiscent of styles from decades ago.

Today customers choose from six different wine flights that change weekly. As a certified sommelier and cicerone, Jeremy enjoys introducing customers to unfamiliar styles or new vintages.

“Wine knowledge is a bottomless pit,” he says. “What tastes right this year is going to taste different next year. It’s always fun and never ending.”

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The Wisdom Table stocks more than 100 North Carolina wines, as well as West Coast and Old World bottles. Each week, the tasting menu includes at least one NC-only flight, while others might pair a North Carolina selection with wines of the same style from around the world.

“What’s really fun with North Carolina’s wine scene is the constant “I enjoy changing people’s perexperimentation,” Jeremy says. ceptions and minds about wine,” Jeremy says. “I’ve had professional In addition to flights, wine is chefs come in and say, ‘I’ve never available by the glass and bottle. had an NC wine I really enjoyed.’

Craft beer is also available in cans By the time they leave, they buy and bottles. A small food menu five bottles. It’s great to see those includes cheese, charcuterie and epiphany moments and find the desserts. Future plans for The right wine for the right person.”

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Winter Hikes And Excellent Views In Burke County

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inter may be a great time to stay inside and cuddle under some blankets in the warmth, but what happens when that dreaded cabin fever starts to creep up on you? Hiking can be exactly what you need to get your blood pumping and your sense of adventure peaking. Come to Burke County, North Carolina, and experience hiking the way it should be.

Less sweat, no bugs or snakes, and few leaves to get in the way of the amazing views. The crisp air and bright surroundings will be sure to wake you up from the haziness of the holidays. Fun awaits in nearby Morganton, where you can visit award-winning restaurants, breweries, and bottle shops while you relax after a day full of exploring our mountain winter wonderland. While

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you are here, pick out a Christmas Tree up the mountain near Jonas Ridge and Pineola.

BURKE’S SCENIC TRAILS INCLUDE: Fonta Flora State Trail near Lake James- This popular trail offers scenic vistas of Lake James and includes a covered bridge.

Shortoff Mountain Trail/ Pisgah National Forest- A moderately rated trail that climbs up from WolfPit road to the summit of Shortoff Mountain. Spectacular views of the Linville Gorge and far

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away peaks. The trail climbs 2,400 feet in 2.5 miles.

H i g h S h o a l s Fa l l s Tr a i l / South Mountain State Park- This creekside trail has many wooden steps that cross the creek and ma ke s for some spectacula r long-exposure photography of the cascading water. 2 miles roundtrip.

Moderate trail.

The Burke County Tourism Development Authority is located in Morganton, North Carolina and serves the tourism interests of Burke County, NC. Morganton is hailed as, “The Trailhead of Western North Carolina”, centrally located in Burke County. Our Visitor’s Center is full of information about unique attractions and activities in the area. Stop by and visit us!or visit www. discoverburkecounty.com

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Take A Hike At Hanging Rock

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s we all know, at this time, getting outside is the number one thing to do! Personally, hiking is one of my favorites, so; I caught up with one of my girlfriends who was up for the challenge.

Aly & I met up at Hanging Rock State Park by the lake. It’s so beautiful this time of year, with the leaves beginning to change from the lush greens to the vibrant golds, fiery reds, and blistering orange. We threw on our packs, grabbed our walking poles, and headed for Cooks Wall Trail. The brisk air is so refreshing. The acorns are like little fall bombs telling you the fall season is here, and the squirrels are out forging for the winter.

Listening to the birds chirping away, makes for such a peaceful hike. As we made our way up by Wolf Rock, the views are just spectacular as we paused for a quick drink of water. We were passed by two other hikers who I must say had to be on a mission.

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can go out onto the edge of the rocks and watch the birds sore.

After a short break, we headed towards the top of Cook’s Wall.

As you make your way up, there is this particular spot that looks like a meadow. It makes you want to go lie down in it but don’t be fooled. It’s ver y rocky. Once we made it to the top, enjoying the breathtaking view, we sat down to enjoy our snacks, water, and a little conversation on our hike up. Looking off in the distance, you can see Winston-Salem.

After an enjoyable break, it was time to head back down. It seemed to go too fast, but it was only a little over five miles, and just beautiful.

Once back to the cars, we had to stop off at The Arts Place of Stoke s in Histor ic Downtown Danbury for a little retail therapy.

Also, you can’t forget to grab a latte or coffee at Rocky’s Coffee & Ice Cream.

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As I’m here, I find out about an upcoming event, “Soup in A Bowl 2020” ! It helps to put food on the table for families in need this holiday season. This unique event sponsored by the Stokes County Arts Council takes place the Saturday before Thanksgiving and is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly fall day. The 2020 event will take place in Historic Downtown Danbur y at The Arts Place of Stokes. Sit out amongst the lingering fall colors in the back parking lot on a brisk Saturday sipping on tomato ba sil soup, Cousin Eddy’s Kickin’ Chilli, or banks in Stokes County. Find out Wild Bill’s Chicken Stew. Attendees more at www.StokesArts.org. select their locally handcrafted The perfect mountain getaway, potter y bowl of choice from a closer than you think. Experience wide selection crafted by local hiking trails, waterfalls, rock clay throwers. Proceeds from the climbing, mountain biking. www.hangingrock.com event go to suppor t three food

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Northstone Country Club Hosts Grin Kids Golf Tournament

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all weather is great for many things with the fresh, crisp air, a perfect time to grab your golf clubs and hit the green. Another great way to have fun and make a difference at the same time is to join in the fun for Ace & TJ’s Grin Kids 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, November 16th at 11 am at Northstone Country Club in Huntersville, NC. For the 18th consecutive year, Ace & TJ’s Gr in K ids will host t he annual Char it y Golf Tourna ment. T he tour na ment i s a yearly fundraiser cor ner stone where golfers, donors, sponsors, volunteer s, and the communit y come together to drive and putt their way towards making Willy, Emily, and hundred s of ot her children’s dreams come tr ue.

The Grin Kids charity was designed to enhance the lives of terminally ill and chronically disabled children between the ages of 5 through 12. Grin Kids is funded exclusively by Ace & TJ listener donations, fundraising events, and corporate donations. Every dollar helps make this magical vacation possible for children who have only dreamed of going to the Happiest Place On Earth!.

For 2020, the tournament will also incorporate social distancing and safety measures, including masks, sanitization stations, virtual check-in, golf cart dividers, individually packaged food items, in addition to others.

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Whatever the reason, the family treehouse at the Emberglow Outdoor Resort in Mill Spring, NC fills you with that childlike wonder.

My 71 year old mom was just as excited to try out the deck to ground slide and the cargo net flooring in the sleeping loft as the kids were! A private fire pit and room for 9 makes it an ideal place for a large family or group.

The campground also has vintage trailers, yurts, and glamping pods available for rent or you can bring your own camper.

The campground is a short drive to Lake Lure and Chimney Rock.

Lake Lure’s Flowering Bridge is a charming stop on the way to Chimney Rock. With an emphasis on native plants and local artwork, there is something cute to see in every nook and cranny.

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Chimney Rock is operating on a limited capacity right now which might delay your entry but there are plenty of places to shop and eat while you wait. I recommend the patio at RiverWatch Waterfront Bar and Grill. For a more upscale experience, tr y the Burntshirt Winery. If you want a little more excitement… take a stroll along The Rocky Broad Riverwalk that parallels the idyllic main street.

For more information: lakelurefloweringbridge.org & emberglowoutdoorresort.com You can see stories like this and follow all the adventures of Milemarker 50 on Instagram at @milemarker_50 - Allison Andrews

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