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Buncombe & Henderson Counties ARDEN & MILLS RIVER heavyweight in American craft brewing put Mills River on the map in 2014, when Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. opened its $200 million, 217-acre facility in the rural community, right next door to the Asheville Regional Airport.
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As one of the pioneers of the craft beer industry, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is a leader in their field and maker of some of the finest microbrews for over 40 years. Based out of Chico, California, the company’s East Coast headquarters in Mills River hosts brewery tours, a restaurant, and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating for a heavy rotation of live music events. Despite the arrival of the national brewery, the communities of Arden and Mills River still offer a lot of room to roam.
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AGENT’S CHOICE:
“Try Our Recipe Roots in Flat Rock. They are a familyowned local bakery that specializes in all types of pies, delicious cinnamon rolls, cookies, and many other baked goods. Get there early since they usually run out.” — Karen Bosse, Hendersonville office
