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November 16, 2017 8 minute READ

Holiday Festivities are Starting Now

It’s hard to believe that it’s time to begin thinking about serving up the turkey and trimming the tree, but it is. Holiday celebrations begin this weekend. We’ve pulled together a quick list of parades in each of our communities along with other events you and your family may want to put on your holiday itinerary. Let’s get started. ...read more

tags Local Flavor | Mast Family Favorites

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October 16, 2017 6 minute READ

The tractor in the field across from the Valle Crucis Conference Center

24 Hours in Valle Crucis, NC

Local historian John Preston Arthur wrote, “There’s a dreamy spell that hangs over this little valley.” That spell is further magnified during the month of October. With eye-popping visuals – think brightly-colored leaves, cattle quietly grazing in pastures, orange pumpkins peering out from amongst their leafy vines – the curvy road that brings you from Boone or Banner Elk is like a portal that slows time to a more relaxing, almost lazy, pace. To take in all of the activities we’re recommending for this 24 hours, you won’t be able to tarry long. ...read more

tags Travel | Inspiration | Local Flavor | Mast Family Favorites | Adventure

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October 16, 2017 6 minute READ

Get a Head Start on Holiday Happenings

There’s so much to enjoy in each of our Mast Store communities this holiday season. Many of our favorite events have already begun or kick off right after Thanksgiving. Below are just a few offerings that your family may want to add to your holiday schedule. Consider trying something new this year and it just might become a holiday tradition! ...read more

tags At Home | Mast Family Favorites | Local Flavor

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October 15, 2017 6 minute READ

Choose & Cut Your Own Christmas Tree This Year

Thinking about the many Christmas trees I’ve enjoyed throughout the years brings up a host of sweet memories: The earliest trees of my childhood included brass clip-on candle holders. We lit the candles on the tree each evening (my parents were very brave). This tradition was passed down through the generations from our Swedish ancestors. There was the year our newly acquired stray cat took the entire tree down only a half hour after it was fully decorated… ...read more

tags At Home | Mast Family Favorites | Local Flavor | Adventure

October 12, 2017 2 minute READ

Join Us For Friends' Day with Friends of the Smokies

The Beatles refrain is true, “I get by with a little help from my friends.” On Saturday, September 10, the Mast Store will be hosting Friends in each of its home communities that have the awesome responsibility of taking care of resources that locals and visitors enjoy every day. At the end of the day, each of our store locations will donate 10% of the day’s sales to support our local conservation partners. ...read more

tags Mast Family Favorites | Local Flavor | Inspiration | Adventure

locations-icon Knoxville|Waynesville

October 12, 2017 2 minute READ

Join Us For Friends' Day with the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation

The Beatles refrain is true, “I get by with a little help from my friends.” On Saturday, September 10, the Mast Store will be hosting Friends in each of its home communities that have the awesome responsibility of taking care of resources that locals and visitors enjoy every day. At the end of the day, each of our store locations will donate 10% of the day’s sales to support our local conservation partners. ...read more

tags Inspiration | Mast Family Favorites | Local Flavor | Adventure

locations-icon Boone | Hendersonville | Valle Crucis|Asheville

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