Teen Category - First PrizeEnjoy viewing the entries of the National Gingerbread House Competition at the Historic Grove Park Inn in Asheville NC this Holiday season. 2011 marks the 19th year for this delightful annual contest.  Viewing is from November [...]

Thanksgiving week in Asheville, NC and things to do.  Yes, many restaurants and shops will be closed on Thanksgiving day itself, but lots will be open.  Following are a few options for the week, weekend and Thanksgiving Day.Most restaurants, shops [...]

Holiday Peanut Brittle - YUM!What better way to celebrate the holiday season with your family than in the kitchen with fun and easy holiday recipes; that's just what we do with our family, too, here at Oakland Cottage Bed and [...]

There will be lots of places to find Santa Clause this 2011 Christmas Season, in the Asheville, NC area and mountains of Western NC.  Following is a list of some of the upcoming places, many of which are free, compliments [...]

Not to be missed, A Taste of Asheville is Asheville Independent Restaurant Association's (AIR) annual fundraising party (!) and this years event will be held November 17, 2011 from 7-9 pm at The Venue, 21 N Market Street.  This year, 31 plus [...]

Our son is an avid Lady GaGa fan, and while you won't hear Lady GaGa's music during your stay here at Oakland Cottage B&B (unless you bring it), you may know it is being passionately listened to over and over [...]

For all you cycling enthusiasts, Hawk's View Chalet, a cabin rental offered by Vacation In Asheville Vacation Rentals, offers exceptional biking options on the Blue Ridge Parkway and other backcountry roads of the area.  For the more ambitious cyclist, simply [...]

The third annual Asheville International Children's Film Festival will be held November 4-13th in the Asheville area of Western North Carolina and is the largest children's film festival in the Southeast.  Festival venues include Asheville Pizza and Brewing, Earth Fare, [...]

Fall is a wonderful time for backpacking, hiking or visiting Asheville and Western NC.  Fall foliage is amazing and with weather that is typically a bit dryer and cooler, views are even more amazing (and summer crowds are down - [...]

Fall is in the air in Asheville, NC and the stunning colors are beginning to burst through and take over the rich greens of summer.  Maples are turning golds and oranges, Hickorys a bold yellow, the Virginia Creeper a rich [...]

One of the most spectacular hikes in Western North Carolina is just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, beginning off the spur road that goes into the Black Balsam and Sam's Knob parking area at mile post marker 420. View of [...]