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October 8, 2017 5 minute READ

Remembering the Valle with Blanche Hodges Kohnle - Part One

Last year, a beautiful, petite, and cheerful 96-year-old woman and her son stopped by the Mast Store in Asheville and visited with us for a while. Many Mast guests with rich histories and even richer stories pass through our doors every day, but this guest was particularly special because she holds the keys to the history of our beloved Valle. Valle Crucis – the birthplace of Mast General Store. ...read more

tags Inspiration | Behind the Scenes | Customer Stories | Local Flavor

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October 8, 2017 6 minute READ

Remembering the Valle with Blanche Hodges Kohnle - Part Two

Reflecting on her own childhood, Blanche describes her dad, Clingman Hodges, as “the greatest musician”. He mastered the banjo, mandolin, and auto harp . Each morning, he’d awaken the children for school and their mother’s fresh made biscuit breakfast by picking a cheerful tune on the banjo. ...read more

tags Inspiration | Behind the Scenes | Customer Stories | Local Flavor

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October 8, 2017 2 minute READ

Keeping Good Company with Toad&Co

If you were to conduct a blind touch test of clothing fabrics in the Outdoor Department at Mast General Store, you may find one brand’s “hand feel” to be exceptionally soft. These super soft clothes made from nearly 100% organic cotton, with recycled polyester, and using environment-friendly dyes are the hallmark of our new line, Toad&Co. ...read more

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October 8, 2017 3 minute READ

Join Us Along the Haywood County Quilt Trail

Crocuses and daffodils popping up all over the southeast serve as a cheerful reminder that spring is just around the corner. The longer days of sunshine and warmer temperatures always inspire us to get outside and explore something new. This year, we're looking forward to enjoying an urban outdoor adventure along the Haywood County Quilt Trail. ...read more

tags Local Flavor | Adventure

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October 8, 2017 5 minute READ

Crafting for the 21st Century

It used to be roots and herbs and crops and chickens that folks brought to the Mast General Store in historic Valle Crucis for trade. Today, the items "traded" are more along the lines of baskets, birdhouses, bread, homemade butter, and hand-turned bowls. Although the products may have changed, the intent is still the same - the Mast Store provides a marketplace for local and regional residents and artists to present the fruits of their efforts. ...read more

tags Mast Family Favorites | Customer Stories | Local Flavor

October 8, 2017 4 minute READ

Tilley Hats: A Friend for a Lifetime

Alex Tilley, the founder of Tilley Hats, became frustrated when he couldn’t find a good sailing hat. He decided to oversee the making of some proper hats for himself and other Toronto sailors. He wanted the hat to float, stay on, not to shrink, last indefinitely, and look good. He didn’t realize that such a thing was considered impossible. ...read more

tags Mast Family Favorites | Adventure

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Remembering the Valle with Blanche Hodges Kohnle - Part One

Remembering the Valle with Blanche Hodges Kohnle - Part Two

Keeping Good Company with Toad&Co

Join Us Along the Haywood County Quilt Trail

Crafting for the 21st Century

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