NOTE
No. 80 I can't think of very many places in the world that have a prettier fall than right here in the Carolinas. From the beginning of October in the High Country to the middle of November in the Piedmont, North and South Carolina are blessed with a beautiful autumn season full of vibrant colors, wonderful festivals, and delicious seasonal cuisine. In this issue we share the various aspects of fall in our wonderful region and showcase a wide variety of activities, from sipping on cold ones in Nash County to taking in a Blue Ridge Parkway drive. We also visit our national park, the Great Smoky Mountains, and explore several of the finest trails and landmarks you have to see. We also visit both the Cataloochee Valley and Cherokee to try to find the elusive elk. Lastly, in our Exclusives we stay at a handful of our favorite mountain retreats including the famed Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville and The Swag. On top of all this fall goodness, we savor some delicious barbecue, toast the season at Supperland, meet some amazing Charlotte artists, see the leather goods of olpr., go inside a Peters Custom Homes build, and meet Nancy Parrish of Nancy Parrish Interiors. It's a fun fall issue sure to get you ready for the changing seasons. We hope you enjoy and until next issue, get out there and see all that the Carolinas have to offer in our favorite season. Sincerely, Jon-Paul Grice, Art Director Brett Barter, Publisher
18 • QCEXCLUSIVE.COM