Meet Your Neighbors:

The Holly and the Dogwood,

nominated by Martin Anderson and Hannah Seng

“Three hundred years to grow/ Three hundred more to thrive /Three hundred years to die/ Nine hundred years alive” -adapted from Robert MacFarlane, “Spell Songs” 

  I am sitting in the lower lower limbs of my hemlock. So far, a flycatcher has stopped in to have a look, and two cats have climbed- and fallen from- her branches. Both of my dogs have scratched back the soft needles and lay on cool, damp earth. My sons climb her crown to watch the deer, then hide in her skirt. These limbs radiate over 30 feet in length, then rise up another fifteen feet to catch the light that filters through the south slope, forming a perfect wall of green. As a mother I am grateful that I have been able to step back and let this tree do a little bit of my kids’ raising. 

  I asked some friends about their favorite trees, and most chose one like mine: a tree from their yards. Describing her ancient oaks, Charley Thompson said, “the trees become part of the family.” Some mentioned trees that have recently come down- the community garden hemlocks on Henderson Street, the giant crepe myrtle on Eseeola, the cherry trees at McCreery park, and the rope swing tree on the Green River. Our trees have personality and purpose, and like any family members, we mourn them when they are gone.

  Martin Anderson said his favorite local tree is the holly in the Saluda cemetery. “It may be the largest holly tree I have ever seen, and it stands out so stately amongst the flat solemn landscape of the cemetery. I guess it just reminds me a bit of the Hadrian’s wall sycamore in England,” he says. His wife Hannah Seng says her favorite is the dogwood on the top of Judd’s Peak. “I love the shape of the dogwood. It has a presence like a personality, standing mostly alone on the hilltop, looking over the mountains. It looks old, but it is still vibrant and lush each year.”  

  Martin started to develop a land ethic as an exchange student in Oregon, where he got involved in efforts to protect the Northern Spotted Owl and became aware of concepts such as bioregionalism and biodiversity. After a decade in the Pacific Northwest, Martin was hired by WNCW, and he chose Saluda for its location in between Asheville and Spindale. It is easy to see why Saluda reminds him of the Oregon woods: their yard is shaded with Norway Spruce, ferns line the banks, and soft green mosses blanket the ground.

Hannah Seng, his wife, an artist and musician and native of Banner Elk and Asheville, was initially introduced to Saluda through family friend Carolyn Ashburn. Hannah’s first fiddle came from Top of the Morning. Hannah’s family instilled in her the ethic that nature itself was sacred. Creating art in Saluda reflects these values. Hannah says, “I paint a world of trees and branches, and the birds are the characters. I love that the story is in the trees and the birds are persevering in what can be a harsh world.”  

  When the empty half acre lot next to their house went up for sale, Martin, Hannah, and their neighbors bought it together. “We wanted to keep it green. It is like a wildlife highway. We have seen deer, fox, bear, and a ton of birds,” Martin said. He points to a dead locust snag. “That tree houses woodpeckers. I’ve seen racoons climbing it.” This year, elderberry, ash, and oak saplings have sprung up. Martin and Hannah also fenced in a part of this corridor and planted a vegetable and herb garden.      

  You can find Martin and Hannah working in their yard, walking Judd’s Peak or Lazy Girl Loop, catching a show at Purple Onion, or visiting one of our coffee shops.  

“Every oak tree started off as a couple of nuts who stood their ground.” -Henry David Thoreau 

Do you have a question about the flora and fauna, natural history,

or environmental issues of the Saluda community?

Would you like to introduce a beloved tree to your fellow Saludians?

Please drop a line or send a photo to [email protected].

JIM CARSON AIS OPA

STUDIO / GALLERY

20-2 Main St., Saluda, NC

Jim Carson’s 2024 Calendars are here. Twelve pictures of his original oil paintings. They are now available at his Studio Gallery on Main St. They are $25.

ALSO:

“SALUDA: ALL IN”

Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Jim will have an ALL-SALUDA SHOW, which will feature his original oil paintings of this wonderful little town. These will include cityscapes, nature scenes, and some of the charming homes located here, and will feature all the different seasons.

Plus, all the framed paintings will be 20% off, and the unframes ones will be up to 50% off.

Jim has tried to capture his love of Saluda in these paintings. So come and visit, and take home an original oil painting of our favorite little town, for Christmas.

Jim’s regular Studio/Gallery hours are Fridays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturdays 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sundays 1:00 – 5:00 PM. However, the gallery is often open on Monday-Thursday, if Jim is painting, and also by appointment or chance.

For more information, email [email protected],

call 828 7493702(studio), 828 8173376 (cell), or visit www.jimcarson.net.

Happy Thanksgiving!

William Jameson

Happy Thanksgiving and yes, it is not too early to be thinking about next year! We have scheduled our first workshop of 2024 and it is the popular “Working Large without Fear” so please take a look at the information below. It would make a wonderful holiday gift for a loved one or yourself!

Working Large without Fear!

Ransom Road Studio, Saluda, NC                                                         

March 14-16,2024

We will begin our journey with a “Get Acquainted” party at the home and studio on Wednesday, March 13th. Each day will start with a serving of conversation about technique over coffee, tea and pastries. We will break for lunch (“Dutch”) at one of Saluda’s delightful cafes and return to the studio for an afternoon of painting. You will:

·        Leave your “comfort zone” for three days and work larger than usual.

·        Work with compositional problems in a large-scale format.

·        Be spontaneous in the beginning, creative in the middle and analytical in finishing your large works.

·        Understand how to solve problems specific to large scale paintings.

·        We will have six hours of painting and demonstrations daily.

For questions, please contact Bill Jameson at 828/749-3101

or [email protected]. Please visit Bill at www.williamjameson.com.

HolidayScape

Whether it’s for gift giving or a new art piece for your table, you will be delighted making your own 7”x14” winter scene in glass. You will also make a peace bird for hanging and a pair of drink stirs.  Register by calling the Studio at 828 749 0033. Space is limited.

Workshop Fee $60  Material fee including black metal stand $35 plus tax

Tuesday, December 5, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Wednesday, December 13, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Thursday, December 14, 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Garden Totem

My most popular class of 2023! In this two-part class you will create your own glass color, texture and unique design by learning several fused glass techniques. Individual pieces will be created using glass powders, glue, stencils, enamel and silk screening. In part two you will work with your fired pieces to design an eye catching 24” long piece that can be placed in a sturdy metal garden frame. Every totem reflects the creator’s sense of color and style and is uniquely yours. Note: Day two will be set during day one.

Workshop Fee $95 Material fee including metal garden frame $45 plus tax

Thursday, December 7, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Great News!

Saluda Lifestyles in now available on the Web!

Just go to Saluda.com

click on News

YAY!

Thanks you Emily Lamar and the the Saluda Business Association (SBA)

Live Music & Events at Saluda Outfitters and

Green River Eddy’s Tap Room & Grill

Friday, Nov. 3, 7-10 p.m. | Double Naught Spies is a five-piece band based out of Tryon but with members from around WNC. Headed by Jim Tatum, lead/rhythm/slide guitar/vocals; Ed Esposito, lead/rhythm guitar/vocals; Mike Montgomery, bass; Jeff Mooneyan, keys/vocals; David Franklin, drums. The group plays deep cut B side classic rock and blues with lots of great harmonies.

Saturday, Nov. 4, 7-10 p.m. | The Basement Bunch originated as a group of fellow musicians more than a dozen years ago who just wanted to get together and jam in Jim Peterman’s basement in Tryon, hence their name. The band regularly performs in the area with Jim Peterman, keyboard and vocals, John Holvelsrud, guitar, Mike Carruth, drums/vocals, Vinny Corda, flute/sax/guitar/vocals and Elaina Prevett, bass/mandolin.

Friday, Nov. 10, 7-10 p.m.| The Right Hooks is a Hendersonville-based, five-member band. They describe their music as a “gumbo” of rock, blues and soul with favorite covers and originals. Making it a family affair, the band includes Audrey Lawrence on lead vocals and keys, Kevin Lawrence on vocals and lead guitar, and Kevin Lawrence, Jr. on drums, along with Chad Hensley on lead guitar and vocals and Dan Taylor on bass.

Saturday, Nov. 11, 7-10 p.m. | Celebrate Veteran’s Day with The Reedy River String Band. This band plays foot-stompin' music in three-part harmony. Hailing from Greenville, SC, the band brings a fresh take on Appalachian roots music infused with elements of rock’n’roll and jam band music. Band members include Mark Dye, upright bass/vocals; Sterling Waite, fiddle/mandolin/harmonica/vocals; and Rush Morgan, guitar/vocals. The band engages a mix of originals and familiar covers.

Friday, Nov. 17, 7-10 p.m. | Charlie Alexander and Company is best characterized as a country music group; however, country doesn’t say it all. While the band plays a lot of originals, you can expect covers from the likes of Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson and Tom Petty to name a few. Growing up in the foothills of Appalachia, lead singer/songwriter Charlie Alexander soaked in all the music and culture of the area, slowly cultivating his original sound. The event promises a fun evening of live covers and originals.

Saturday, Nov. 18, 7-10 p.m. | Road House Rodeo is a band based out of the Lake Bowen/Inman area of SC. The band plays a variety of country, rock and blues. Members are Mike Gibson, lead guitar/vocals; Mike Lister, bass/vocals; and Harvey Swanson, drums/vocals.

Friday, Nov. 24, 7-10 p.m. | Crystal Creek is primarily a country and southern rock cover band that plays a little something for everyone including country/classic country/classic rock/southern rock and bluegrass. Band members are Ed Bowen, lead guitar of Williamston, SC; Candace Gronek, rhythm/vocals of Greenville, SC; Jerry Hipp, drummer of Inman, SC; and Robert Bowen, bass/vocals of Inman.

Saturday, Nov. 25, 7-10 p.m. | The Pace Brothers, Holden and Jadon ‘Big Jay’ Pace are Saluda natives and singer/songwriters who will bring their form of original music to the Sound Garden Stage for the first time together. The brothers perform as soloists as well as each has a band. Big Jay plays guitar and also serves as drummer/vocals for the popular Dirty South Band, while Holden fronts the Holden Pace Band. He plays guitar, piano and serves as lead singer. We are super excited to have these young men perform at our live music venue.



LIVE Music at The Purple Onion

Thursday Evening @ 7:30 p.m.

*Cover Charge*

November 2nd ~ Fwuit! - $8

Fwuit is an Asheville-based retro soul band consisting of members of the bands MOVES and Holy Ghost Tent Rivival. Dulci, Kevin, and Ross play a mix of original music and carefully chosen covers. Highlighting a beautiful two-part harmony atop the deepest pockets of groove, Fwuit is sophisticated soul pop. The band is the concentrated – one might say “juiced” – form of MOVES, taking the powerhouse vocals of Dulci along with weaving harmonies and grooving instrumentals provided by Kevin and Ross and directing them in a fresh direction. Fwuit provides thoughtful lyrics reflecting the world around them with a wondrous balance of heart and fun.

https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=293740&restref=293740&experienceId=190267&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared

November 9th ~ The Moon and You - $8

At its core, The Moon and You is a charismatic husband-and-wife team. Melissa Hyman plays cello, Ryan Furstenberg plays guitar and banjo, and both sing in “voices that sound like they were made for one another” (Bill DeYoung, Connect Savannah). But whatever you might assume based on their gorgeous vocal blend and heartfelt lyrics, this ain’t your basic folk duo. With a rotating cast of talented friends to add unexpected instrumentation to their lineup, The Moon and You never plays the same show twice. This ever-evolving, expandable and collapsible model leaves the band constantly reinventing itself in ways both surprising and satisfying.

https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=293740&restref=293740&experienceId=190269&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared

November 16th ~ Rupert Wates - $8

His music is an eclectic mix of acoustic, melodic art/folk, with flavors of jazz, vaudeville and cabaret. Rupert Wates averages 120 live shows every year, in front of audiences totaling more than 3,500, in acoustic venues in every state in America, in Canada, and in Europe. He prefers smaller listening rooms where the audience is up close and the emphasis is on the music. A seemingly small detail, but one that has helped maintain Wates’ authenticity throughout the years and only reaffirmed as audiences everywhere respond to his unique brand of melodic art/folk music — haunting songs that ring true.

https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=293740&restref=293740&experienceId=190729&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared

November 19th ~ 25th Anniversary Celebration Bash!

Join us in celebrating 25 unforgettable years of The Purple Onion with an evening filled with music, food, and community! Enjoy live performances from some of our favorite bands: The Get Right Band's energetic vibes, Paper Crowns' unique blend of Americana, and Michael Flynn's heartfelt tunes. Dinner will be served during the shows. Tickets are priced at $25 for dining room seats and $20 for standing/patio seating. Come be a part of this special milestone as we honor not just our journey, but the community that has made it all possible.

Seated: https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=293740&restref=293740&experienceId=204403&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared

Standing:

https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=293740&restref=293740&experienceId=204462&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared

November 23rd ~ CLOSED

November 30th ~ Nikki Talley - $8

Talley is an award winning vocalist & songwriter. Nikki's powerful and beautiful voice, often accompanied by Jason’s - husband- lush guitar tones, create a complete rustic sound. Nikki plays guitar as well as mountain clawhammer banjo while Jason accompanies her on guitar and sings harmony. At its core, Nikki Talley’s sound is wonderfully rural and heartfelt; Country belonging to Nashville and the likes of Johnny Cash. Yet, Talley’s style goes beyond just traditional Country. Bridging the sounds of Country and Americana Root music, she flows flawlessly between styles while bringing raw energy to her shows. Her powerful vocals and heart wrenching lyrics twist around you and bring you home at the same time.

https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=293740&restref=293740&experienceId=190730&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared

El Poeta Perfecto

By Cappy Hall Rearck

“If you never want to see a man again, say:

‘I love you, I want to marry you, I want to have your

children’. They leave skid marks.” — Rita Rudner

Luanne, in search of the perfect man, made a list of the essentials she hopes to find:

Loves to cook. Prepares impromptu gormet meals. Cleans up her kitchen. No dried food on her grandmother’s Havilland China.

Her man must love poetry and read it to her while sipping expensive, French bubbly.

“Poetry,” she says, “is a requirement. Also, knowledge of current trends. All the ‘A’ list restaurants, diamonds, classical music and Wall Street.

“A high I.Q.,” she says, “is vital; a sense of humor marginal.”

Go figure.

I scan a copy of the list she plans to post in every bar in a forty-mile radius.

“Whoopsy” I hold up my hand. “You forgot something, Luanne. You want him to be gorgeous with hair, right? What if he’s a Lyle Lovett lookalike?”

She gives me a look. “You’re so superficial.”

“Shouldn’t he be taller than you? You’re five three? What if Mr. Bodacious sallies forth with all the essentials, but he’s uh … height challenged? A Danny DeVito?”

She glares. “Why are you trying to confuse me?”

I shrug. “I’m not! I’m suggesting a few things. My single friends all look for a tall man with hair, although at our age maybe hair isn’t a priority. You’re likely to find a man over fifty with a good crop up top than one who reads Sylvia Plath to you.”

She tosses her head and sniffs. “I prefer the Browning’s. Robert and Elizabeth B.”

“Listen, Toots, men today don’t do poetry. They crawl under the covers, watch ESPN, fall asleep and snore. Poetry readings in bed went out with negligees.”

She wrinkles her nose. “I have a lot of negligees,” she says.

My mouth is a virtual flytrap. “You’ve got negligees? Seriously?”

Her head dips to the left, her brows lift slightly as she affects a wide-eyed ingénue expression. “Real women own negligees.”

I stare at the woman I thought I knew. If there a Chronic Retro-Fifties Syndrome, this woman with flimsy nightgowns has a full-blown case. 

Luanne is beyond middle-aged, but she’s attractive. She works out, drives around in the obligatory pink Caddy presented by, who else but Mary Kaye. She dresses well and takes adult education classes at the community college. She rarely cooks, so some may consider that a negative. After tasting her culinary attempts, however, that would not be the case.

What’s wrong with this picture? Either she lives in a diaphanous 1950’s world, or she’s a hooker with a client list of men over seventy who’re searching for a Loretta Young clone.

The last time Luanne had a date, her brother fixed her up with his college roommate who claimed to be a poet. Big bro slipped him fifty bucks and said, “Show my Sis a good time, and read her a poem.”

The roommate, Hector, took her to dinner at El Porto, bought her one Margarita and said, “Eat your heart out, darlin’. It’s included in the price.”

He recited a Mexican nursery rhyme, pocketed the rest of big bro’s pesos, then walked her out to her pink Caddy. “I drive,” he stated in a voice not to be argued with, then she watched him back into the only other car in the parking lot.

Hector had downed three Tequila shots while Luanne sipped her one Margarita and couldn’t afford another DUI. Self-preservation kicked in and he sprang out of the car like a Mexican jumping bean. He shoved Luanne over and sat down in the passenger seat.

Having not downed three Tequila shots, the owner of the black Mercedes Hector banged into, was far from a happy caballero. The front of his two-week-old luxury car looked like it had just been driven up from Mexico. 

Luanne no longer speaks to her brother.

I look at her essential list again, and suddenly I get why the list is so important. Finding the perfect man is not really what she’s after. No! What she wants is a man capable of wiping out her memory of Hector, the date from Hell.

“Luanne? You misspelled gourmet in the first sentence,” I say. “Correct that, then make another two hundred and fifty copies, and I’ll help you post them. Between us, we’ll cover eighty-miles without breaking a sweat.”



Book Club

The Saluda Book Club will meet at 12:00 pm on November 2, 2023 at the home of Wendy Peck. We will have lunch and watch the movie based on Graham Greene's book The End of the Affair.



November News

from Saluda Studios

and the

Preserving A Picturesque America Gallery

During the month of November, the Preserving A Picturesque America Gallery continues to exhibit our Autumn landscapes, featuring beautiful scenes from around Western North Carolina. All pieces are created by local artists who have contributed their work to help PAPA raise funding to protect and preserve our beautiful mountain scenery. Featured artists include Mike Wurman, Mark Henry, Bryan Koontz, and other prominent WNC artists.

As we approach the holiday season, consider an art purchase with a purpose! Enjoy a lovely art piece for yourself or for a loved one, knowing your purchase also helps PAPA to protect our priceless mountain landscape. PAPA is a 501(c)3 charitable organization and accepts donations to support various conservation and preservation efforts in Western North Carolina and beyond.

If you are looking for a place to host a holiday gathering, please consider renting the art gallery! The gallery space can accommodate up to 36 people and provides a lovely backdrop for small gatherings. For more information about renting the gallery space, please stop by or contact “Sam” Varn at 828-713-2130.

Do you know of someone who is looking for accommodations in town? Saluda Studios has a private vacation rental apartment located at the back of the building. It is ideal for a couple or small family, and walkable to all things Saluda! Please go to https://airbnb.com/h/garden-suite-at-saluda-studios for more information and to check availability.

Mary Poppins is flying high at Mountain Page Theater November 3-12!

Tickets are still available so don’t miss your chance to see this unforgettable production. This show is appropriate for all ages.

Go to www.mountainpage.theater/tickets to secure your seats before the show is completely sold out! 

The Mousetrap

  Tryon Little Theater presents “The Mousetrap” — Agatha Christie’s famous murder mystery. Playing for two weekends at the TLT Workshop Theater on November 9-12, and 16-19, tickets are $20 and $12 for those under 18.

  “The Mousetrap” opened in London’s West End in 1952, closed temporarily in March 2020 (due to Covid), then reopened in May of that year, and is still running! By November, 2022, the show had its 28,195^th performance, and had been seen by over 10 million people in London alone. And now it’s coming to TLT.

The show is directed by Jim Powell who you may have seen in some recent TLT productions, but he has acted —and directed — in many shows over the years in Chicago, San Diego and Michigan. He has over 100 performances under his belt, including playing the title role in “Macbeth”. “The Mousetrap” is his directorial debut at TLT.

  Cast members are all seasoned actors, and thrilled to be part of the production: Lou Buttino, Darlene Cah, Carol Cox, Susan Ferguson, Luke Laughter, Preston Pyatt, Alex Tapp, and Allanah Updegraff play an eclectic mix of characters sure to enthrall and confuse you. A whodunit, the play has a twist ending —which the audience are traditionally asked not to reveal after leaving the theatre. 



Tickets can be purchased on line at www.tltinfo.org, or by calling 828-859-2466.

It is Fundraising Time for our Newsletter.

The sales of our I am So Saluda T-Shirts have gone well,

and have reduced the amount we have to raise this year.

The advertisers and sponsors make a HUGE contribution and yet,

we still need to raise about 1,200.00 dollars more to complete the year.

We need your help to keep the newsletter printed.

Venmo - @bryantgregoryT

Zelle - 8283882600

Check - made out to Saluda Lifestyles

mailed to P O Box 84, Saluda

Our I am so Saluda T-Shirt inspired by local resident Erica Shanks, celebrates the many aspects that make us

So Saluda! T-Shirt profits go to the cost of printing and maintaining this newsletter.

($20.00)

Our T-Shirts are a 50/50 Cotton/Poly blend.

They come in one color and one style.

(S-M-L-XL)

(Larger sizes can be special ordered)

If you would like to buy a T-Shirt, they are available in three locations around town.

Mewdlic's

171 East Main Street

(Look for our new SO Saluda Coffee Mugs also at Mewdlic's)

eARThly Minds Galley

19 Pearson Falls Road 

Wakey Monkey

18 Church Street

Gentle Yin Yoga community class is at the Laughing Elephant

Thursdays at 9 a.m.

Cassandra @ (864) 326-8923

Laughing Elephant Yoga

1171 Spartanburg Highway

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-595-9747

laughingelephantyoga.com

Mountain Karate

Authentic Traditional Karate

Adults

Kids - Ages 6-10

Seniors - Ages 60 and Up

For information on classes Contact Jeff Brooks at

828 699-0909 or

[email protected] or

visit MountainKarateNC.com

Mountain Karate

54 Carolina Avenue

Saluda Presbyterian Church

Tai Chi and Qigong Classes

Weekly Tai Chi and Qigong Classes are held in the activity building of the Saluda Presbyterian Church located at 54 Carolina Avenue in Saluda NC. This is behind the Saluda Public Library and above the Saluda Pop-Up Pantry.

Tai Chi class is every Tuesday evening at 6pm and Qigong class is every Thursday morning at 10am.

Beginners and newcomers are welcome at both classes.

For more information contact Rob Bruce at 828-435-0816 or [email protected]. Donations are requested and appreciated.

Saluda Acupuncture

Asha Woo, LAc

48 E. Main Street #200

by appointment only

Gentle, heart-based acupuncture and bodywork that helps reset the nervous system, relax the body, reduce pain and inflammation, and increase clarity of mind. Helpful and supportive for many health conditions but no need to have “a problem or condition” as acupuncture can tune up your whole system so you can feel more alive and present to meet the day. Modalities include acupuncture, acupressure, cupping, moxibustion and sound healing with tuning forks and song.

To learn more, please visit saludaacupuncture.com

Or reach out to [email protected]

Deb Dunn is a physical therapist and owner of [Re]Living Performance - a PT and wellness practice that is all about helping you to achieve your goals on your terms. She has mobile and gym-based options to cover it all - from physical therapy to rehabilitate an injury to performance improvement to help you move better.

All visits are one-on-one, tailored to your specific needs, and include everything from soft tissue work and dry needling, to technique assessment and exercise programming.

Call or text 561-504-6511 to schedule your free phone consult!

Meditation/Self Exploration Group



Meets every Tues at 5:30pm

at WNC Functional Health

711 S. Grove Street, Ste B

Hendersonville, NC

Topics include, but not limited to:

·origins of stress

·meditation -practice and purpose

·who are you?

·conditioning and its roots

·understanding ourselves more deeply

·understanding fears/anxiety/stress and breaking out

·recognizing negative drivers in your life

·what is your purpose?

·feelings/emotions, what are they

For additional Information Contact

Frank Trombetta, 828-388-1794

2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH LEY

Date: 11/1/2023-11/30/2023

 Enjoy 15% off 5 and 10 class passes, 15% off select private services (90 min massage, esoteric acupuncture, chakra healing + more), 10% off Botanica Belize products, and 20% off select merchandise. 

Call the studio at 828 595 9747 to learn more and to book! 

Sales run Nov1st - Nov 30th

Reiki 1 Course with Leslie Carey

Date: 11/12/2023

Time: 9:00am-3:00pm

Cost: $150

In Leslie Carey's Reiki I Workshop you will practice and receive Reiki and also learn:

 - The History of Reiki

 - The Chakra System

 - To Establish your Energetic Boundary, and

 - The first symbol in Reiki and how to use it

*Notes:

-With this course you will receive your Reiki I certificate and materials from William Rand and other sources.

-Please wear loose fitting clothing and bring a notebook and water bottle

Exploring Reiki with Leslie Carey:

  Reiki was developed in Japan, in 1922 by a Buddhist monk during his meditation, though some believe it has been around for much longer. Reiki is a metaphysical modality which promotes balance and harmony. Reiki is not a religion or a contradiction of other spiritual foundations.

I have been a Reiki practitioner since 2007 and have been working with a wide range of clients from those struggling to overcome addiction, become pregnant, decrease anxiety, relieve Multiple Sclerosis pains, those in hospice, PTSD, eating disorders, depression or going through cancer treatments to others who feel ‘stuck’ or conflicted, or just want to have general increase of well-being. Even dogs enjoy receiving Reiki.

  I consider myself a conduit for healing. I do tune-in with people and their body/emotions, from there, darkness or negativity can surface, be healed and therefore, people feel better.

Reiki has helped me by healing my emotional wounds in such a way that incidents of my past don’t cause me current struggle. Living a Reiki life allows me to live a much more joyful, peaceful and meaningful existence. I encourage all types of people to give Reiki a chance because it’s a refreshing style of bodywork. Not only do our muscles need attention, but so do our energetic fields.

Foot and Hand Therapeutics with Tucker Shelton

Date: 12/3/2023

Time: 11:00am-1:00pm

Cost: Self Investment: $50

        Early Bird: $40 ends 11/6

  A specialized session designed to relieve pain and tension in the feet and hands, this workshop is the place to dive deep into the structures of the extremities. Come release stress and restrictions from the joints, muscles and fascia. Restore your foundations and feel this work resonate through your entire system.

  This practice is full of potent sensation, the kind that leads to healing. The work can be tailored to fit any body, but all will be challenged to work through their blockages (both physically and mentally) in this safe space. All levels welcome.

Call us at 828-595-9747 or email us at [email protected] for more info.

Laughing Elephant Yoga

1171 Spartanburg Highway

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-595-9747

laughingelephantyoga.com

New White Squirrel Hiking Challenge Launched

  The popular White Squirrel Hiking Challenge is back! Participants are invited to take on eight hikes, all on lands that Conserving Carolina has helped protect, enhance, or open to the public. White Squirrel Hiking Challenge 7 includes a stunning new trail in the Hickory Nut Gorge, a waterfall in North Carolina’s newest state forest, the breathtaking World’s Edge cliffs in Chimney Rock State Park, and more.

  Hikers who take the challenge will get to experience eight special places, including some that only opened to the public in the last few years. They will discover hidden gems away from the crowds, experience lovely waterfalls and mountain views, and connect on a deeper level with our natural world. They can also earn their White Squirrel Hiking Challenge 7 patch as a badge of honor and perks from Mast General Store.  

The eight hikes are:

·        Bearwallow Mountain Trail

·        Strawberry Gap Trail

·        DuPont Loop: Quarry and Rocky Bald

·        World’s Edge in Chimney Rock State Park

·        Green River Game Lands Loop to Stairstep Falls

·        Gravely Falls in Headwaters State Forest

·        Foothills Equestrian Nature Center Trails

·        Alexander’s Ford in Bradley Nature Preserve

  Each of these hikes is a testament to how land conservation can enrich all of our lives. For example, when Headwaters State Forest opened to the public in 2018, it created a new 6,730-acre wonderland to explore. Bearwallow Mountain and Strawberry Gap are both part of the Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail that Conserving Carolina is spearheading—a growing network of trails that will ultimately span over 100 miles. Other hikes are on public lands that Conserving Carolina has expanded with recent projects.

  White Squirrel Hiking Challenge 7 is sponsored by the conservation-focused real estate firm Witherspoon Platt + Associates (WPA). John Witherspoon, broker-in-charge, says, “At WPA, we are avid supporters of Conserving Carolina and their mission to protect our environment and facilitate experiences with the natural world. We are excited to be an active part of this year’s Hiking Challenge because it will provide people with an incredible opportunity to be outside and to enjoy the beautiful place we are lucky enough to call home.”

  This challenge is free and open to all. However, to earn your White Squirrel patch and perks from Mast General Store, you must also be a Conserving Carolina member. Individuals who donate $35 or more, or households that donate $60 or more, annually are Conserving Carolina members. Conserving Carolina members can take pride as they hike, knowing that they are helping to protect amazing places like these for everyone to enjoy, forever

To learn more about the Hiking Challenge and get started,

go to conservingcarolina.org/hiking-challenge-7.

  In addition to the White Squirrel Hiking Challenge, Conserving Carolina also offers the Flying Squirrel Outdoor Challenge. The Flying Squirrel Outdoor Challenge offers a wider variety of outdoor activities and can be tailored to any ability level. In this challenge, people choose 8 out of 13 outdoor activities. The options include moderate hikes, bike paths, greenways, waterfalls, scenic overlooks, forest bathing, and volunteer workdays. 

Conserving Carolina is a local land trust that has helped protect over 48,000 acres, including more than 30 places where people can get outside—from vast wilderness areas to local greenways. The mission of Conserving Carolina is to protect, restore, and inspire appreciation of the natural world. Learn more and become a member at conservingcarolina.org.



WALKS IN THE WOODS

November 5 - Cabins in the Cove Tour a 1920’s restored log cabin, surrounding grounds and trails of nearly 1-mile on adjoining property that feature an early 1900s barn, and small waterfall. See the natural regeneration from the damage of 2018 tropical storm Zeta.

Walkers meet at the parking lot of the Saluda Library at 2 pm. A SCLT member will keep you aware of the terrain of the trail and share their insights about the history, flora, and fauna of the area.

Prepare for each walk with comfortable shoes, a walking stick, water, and a snack. Feel free to bring your field guides and a camera. Please provide any pertinent medical history to your guide. Many of these hikes will access private property. SCLT has obtained the owners' permission to allow you to access these areas that are normally not available to the public.



  Call ahead to determine whether the hike will welcome four-footed companions. 

For more information contact

the SCLT office (828) 749-1560

[email protected]

Robinson Community Garden

The Community Garden has one plot that will be coming available for the year 2024 (November – October). We are looking for committed gardener(s) to take the plot. The rent for the plot is $50 for the year.

If you are interested, please contact

Bruce Hunt ([email protected]) or

Walter Hoover([email protected])

to be considered and to review rules and regulations.

ANNUAL WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP

“It’s the hap-happiest time of the year”

Celebrate the beginning of the holidays by joining us to make a beautiful boxwood wreath at SCLT's annual wreath-making day at Twin Lakes on Saturday, November 25, from 11 am to 3 pm (rain or shine).

All the makings for a wreath of your own design will be provided at this merry activity for children and adults. Bring clippers if you have them as well as ribbon or ornaments. Dress warmly and bring chairs or blankets if you like.

Questions? Call the SCLT office (749-1560).

Directions to Twin Lakes: From Saluda on Greenville Street drive 1.7 miles. On

left will be Linda Lane and a Twin Lakes sign. Drive .2 miles to the entrance of

Twin Lakes.

This seasonal event is made possible through the generous support of the Polk

County Community Foundation.

Chocolate Drop

Many of you have some knowledge as to the recent

history of Chocolate Drop Mountain. If not, here is a very brief

synopsis of its history from 2007 until the present.

A developer from Texas bought the mountain in 2006 and

quickly started building subdivision roads to the top of the

mountain, following the county rules which requires a 60 foot

right of way for a major subdivision (up to 44 lots).

Unfortunately, the mountain slopes were too steep, so the side of the mountain simply slid downhill, filling the adjoining

landowners’ small lake with sediment. What followed was

years of lawsuits and foreclosures; it was not a pretty picture,

to say the least.

In 2013 Save Our Slopes contacted SCLT to ask for help.

Many of the Chocolate Drop lots were going up for foreclosure,

and there were no buyers. SCLT asked the Polk County Community

Foundation (PCCF) for help, and thankfully PCCF gave that

support. Over the next 8 years PCCF and SCLT worked together

buying the lots that were being foreclosed along with the (15)

lot owners who chose to ‘hang in there’ for the long haul, with

no clear vision of how it would all work out.

It was worth it, and it did work out! In 2021, the Town of

Columbus bought the 46 acres ‘top of the mountain’ from SCLT

to create “Chocolate Drop Park” that will be used for

pedestrian trails. SCLT repaid the money that PCCF had loaned to SCLT,

who now holds the conservation easement on

these 46 acres which will leave it forever undeveloped. With

PCCF support, SCLT also purchased a narrow strip of land

connecting the high school to the future park. There is still lots

of work to do, building trails and such; but the result will be far

greater than any of us could imagine when this all began way

back in 2007.



Newsletter Team

Excuse the SCLT newsletter team while they take a break from

reporting. Expect the next newsletter in late February as Walks

in the Woods start up again in March 2024.

SCLT Board Meeting is scheduled for

November 1st at 4:00.

 Please contact the office for specifics.

Please keep Twin Lakes in mind when planning events in the coming year. This outdoor venue can be reserved for birthdays, weddings, and other special events.

SCLT appreciates support from the Saluda Fund at the Polk County Community Foundation.

Please feel free to contact us about any of our projects by calling our office at 828-749-1560 and leaving a message. We will return your call promptly. Or send an email to [email protected]. We look forward to your comments and suggestions.

www.saludaclt.org



Pearson’s Falls and Glen

  Cool weather is here!!! 



Come enjoy a fall hike at Pearson’s Falls and Glen as the leaves come drifting down. November brings much cooler temperatures, clear blue skies, and late blooming wild flowers such as Goldenrods, Asters, and Turtlehead. It is a wonderful time to be outside with your family and take some photographs at this lovely waterfall.

The Pearson’s Falls trail is a moderate 1/4 mile hike along the tumbling water of Colt Creek to the 90’ waterfall. Many benches and picnic tables are available if you wish to bring a picnic, sit and read, or take photos while enjoying the changing season. No dogs are allowed. No wading or climbing on the rocks.

Pearson’s Falls is located three miles south of Saluda off Highway 176. You will see signs with directions to the Pearson’s Falls entrance at 2748 Pearson’s Falls Road.

Admission is $5, ages 6 - 12 $1, and under 6 free. Annual passes are available.

Hours are 10 AM to 6 PM Monday through Sunday until Nov.4 (The gate closes at 5 PM.).

When Daylight Saving Time ends Nov 5, hours are 10 AM until 5:00 pm (The gate closes at 4 PM.)

For more information go to www.pearsonsfalls.org. or call 828-894-0301.

The Tryon Garden Club has owned and maintained Pearson’s Falls since 1931.

The Tryon Garden Club is a proud sponsor of Saluda Lifestyles.

Submitted by Lucy Brannon

Give thanks for family and friends. 

Honor them with a lasting Pace Park Paver.

Our engraver is now officially licensed to engrave Military Emblems on your Paver. 

Purchase a paver for those you love or in memory of loved ones.

Pavers for Pace Park is a community fund raiser to support the completion of public restrooms in this pocket park on Main Street. The Park is in the alley by M. A. Pace General Store and is the location of a Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Interpretation Sign and future public restrooms.

Bricks are $50 & $60 with one clipart payable to City of Saluda.

You may have three lines of copy with a maximum of 15 letters per line.

Forms can be obtained from City Hall, City of Saluda website, or can be requested from Catherine Ross at [email protected] or 828-749-3534. Applications can be sent to City of Saluda, PO Box 248, Saluda, NC 28773. Contact Catherine Ross for gift cards to be sent.



The Saluda Garden Club members always gather for our last meeting of the year for one of our community projects. This year our Club President, Susan Cannon, has offered her time and studio for members to make small glass tree ornaments. We plan to make these ornaments for the shoppers at the Pop-Up Pantry who need something to brighten their day, especially during the holiday season.  The holidays can be a difficult time of year for many and this is our way of bringing a little joy into their life. 



The Saluda Garden Club will meet at the Saluda Moon Glass Studio & Gallery on Monday, November 20, 2023 at 10:00am.  This meeting is for members only. We will have a taco bar luncheon provided in appreciation of our club members. Chris Williams, new to Saluda and a trained chef, will cater our luncheon. 

Many challenges are facing our country and beyond right now but we are blessed in countless ways and have much to be thankful for. On behalf of the Saluda Garden Club, we wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving!   

Our members are a diverse group of women with varied interests who help plan many different activities throughout the year. If you would like to join, please contact Garden Club President, Susan Cannon, at 828-749-3852 and she will provide you with more information. Dues are only $25 per year. Meetings are held on the third Monday each month with the exception of January and December.

DO NOT CALL PEST CONTROL! 

Most pest control companies will exterminate baby animals. Call me and I will capture and deliver any baby animals to a wildlife rehabilitation center that I am in contact with. 

  These animals are crucial to our environment. Skunks and opossums are beneficial to farmers, gardeners, and landowners because they feed on large numbers of insects and rodents. Opossums eat ticks, reducing the Lyme disease carrying tick population, eating nearly 95% that cross their path. They are resistant to snake venom, and eat venomous species. Squirrels are natures gardeners. Raccoons feed on carrion, which assists in eliminating decomposing animal matter. Foxes control rodent populations. All of these critters are crucial to maintaining a happy ecosystem.

  Please call or text me day or night, and I will assist you by catching and bringing these critters to the appropriate people for rehabilitation and then release to large forested areas away from our neighborhoods. 



Ashley Sandahl

(828) 817-6515

Cold Spring Basecamp is excited to announce the addition of a treehouse to the property. The treehouse will be in addition to the three open air cabins and two campsites already located on the 38 acres in the wood. Construction on the treehouse starts soon and we plan to open for bookings in the spring. 

Cold Spring Basecamp is the perfect spot to launch your adventure. Located in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Whether camping, glamping or high in a treehouse, Cold Spring Basecamp is the jumping off point for biking, hiking, paddling, zip lining, waterfalls or just enjoy our beautiful property with mountain bike trails, hiking trails, beautiful creeks, waterfalls and endless relaxation potential.



Come and explore the property and book our discounted winter rates.

coldspringbasecamp.com

[email protected]

828-817-5258

The Girl Scout Troop 13162 of Saluda

Made a food pantry box for the community of Saluda. 

This was 5 girls in the troops silver award for the year 2023. 

It is located at Saluda United Methodist church by the cottage. 

This is a 24/7 pantry for family/people in need of food in the community of Saluda NC. 



Feel free to give to the pantry by just placing items in the box and also take what is needed but please think of others and do not take all that is in the box. 



Heartwood Gallery is excited to announce its Annual Holiday Fundraiser Ornament for 2023! All proceeds from ornament sales go directly to Outreach, a nonprofit that has provided financial and food assistance to thousands of Polk County residents in need since 1991. This year, our “Mistletoe” ornament reflects Heartwood’s ongoing commitment to strong community ties in this beautiful mountain home we share.

This ornament is hand cast in lead-free pewter by Beehive Handmade in Providence, RI.

When you purchase a “Mistletoe” ornament for $36, the entire amount is donated to Outreach for where funds are needed most. Visit Heartwood Gallery this holiday season to purchase your fundraiser ornament, to give the gift that keeps on giving.

Scott Kinard took his last breath on Monday, Oct. 23th. His loving Saluda community sang and prayed him on his way to the next adventure, one he was receptive to.

Born Fred Scott McFarling on January 7, 1956 in Texas, Scott took his stepfather’s last name when his mother, Elsie, married Johnny Kinard.

Scott didn’t drink, curse or smoke. He had a Bachelor degree in business from UT Austin. Hard working and quick to find humor, he creatively made his way in the world. Scott found a great fit working with Poetry Alive, presenting poetry in schools. For years, he involved students, teachers and as many principals as were willing to join him on stage.

His love of music, theatre, comics, community and play fueled his joy. He memorized thousands of poems and could sing in several languages, having been thoroughly engaged with the Wild Asheville Community Chorus. He was philosophical in nature and wrote The Super Bible, his serious but light hearted view of our inherent ONEness.

Those who knew Scott knew him to be a creative force of nature. Scott had no pretense, no airs, and many people who loved him. His girlfriend of 13 years, Jeannie Croxton, and those who rallied with him as his health declined, invite you to a Celebration of Scott’s life at the Saluda Senior Center on Sunday, November 12 at 6pm.  

Come and share your stories of Scott. Light refreshments will be served.

In lieu of flowers or donations, Scott would rather that you stay close to your loved ones, play well with others and express yourself.

Saluda Senior Center located at 64 Greenville St.



Saluda Visitor’s Center

Did You Know?

  There is an annual Saluda event that often goes unnoticed by many visitors and residents. On the first Saturday in November, the best kayakers in the world descend on the Green River to participate in the Green Race. This year, the 28^th Annual Green Race will occur on Saturday, November 4.

  “So what’s the attraction?”, you ask. The Green River section called the “Narrows” drops 342 feet in a half mile and contains 11 class IV and V rapids. Water funnels through narrow 4-foot-wide sections making it one of the most extreme kayaking runs in the Eastern US. Saluda will welcome 170+ kayakers and 2000+ observers to watch what is considered by many as the most competitive and most coveted whitewater race in the world. 

Learn more about the Green Race at the Saluda Visitor Center.

Wow! November has arrived and Saluda will be abuzz with visitors to view the beautiful leaves of Fall and enjoy Thanksgiving in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Some of our restaurants offer a Thanksgiving meal. Stop in the Visitor Center to find Thanksgiving menus offered in our area. There are also many activities in our area and those are posted in the Visitor Center. If you have events or activities that you would like to post in the Visitor Center, please send them or email them to Lynn Casey at [email protected]

The Visitor Center will be open 11:00 until 4:00 each day. 

The Visitor Center, located at 20 W. Main Street, has a nice open room with information about Saluda and the surrounding area and two ADA-compliant restrooms. The Center features a slideshow created by the Saluda Historical Society that highlights Saluda’s history.



The center is run by an all-volunteer staff and all operating expenses are split equally between the Saluda Downtown Foundation, Saluda Business Association, and the Saluda Tourism Development Authority.

Additionally, we’d like to invite visitors and residents alike to visit the Center to learn about Saluda’s Historic walks or scenic drives, get hiking trail maps and area maps. We also have a “Things to do in Saluda” list, restaurant menus, lodging choices and a variety of business pamphlets. We continue to put out a call for more volunteers for short shifts to provide information and keep the facility in shape. The shifts are easy and fun, you meet nice people, and you will be properly trained before starting. Please consider volunteering or just drop by during hours to say hello!

If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about the Visitor Center please contact Lynn Casey at [email protected].

RiverStreet Networks partners with CoBank

to award the Saluda Pop-Up Pantry $5,000

RIVERSTREET NETWORKS awarded the Saluda Pop-Up Pantry a $5,000 grant on September 14, 2023. This was a grant matched with funds provided by CoBank out of Greenwood Village, Colorado.  “Sharing Success” is a matching grant program created by CoBank in 2012. The cooperative bank partners with its customers, like RiverStreet Networks, to support the causes and organizations they both care about. RiverStreet Networks awarded $2,500 to the Saluda Pop-Up Pantry, and CoBank matched the funds resulting in a $5,000 unrestricted grant award. Several RiverStreet representatives attended the ceremony along with our business leaders, Steve Orr and Tangie Morgan.

  These funds will go a long way in helping our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. With the reduction in SNAP benefits and the rising food costs, the Pantry has seen a significant rise in the number of families shopping at the Pantry this year. A big “thank you” to RiverStreet Networks who supports the Pantry’s motto “friends sharing with friends.”

We are thankful for our many blessings and wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

More information about the Pantry can be found at our website [email protected]. Donations are most appreciated and can be mailed to Pop-Up Pantry, P. O. Box 428, Saluda, NC 28773 or you can donate using the “Donate” link found at our website.

The Saluda Community Library  

Game On!

Thursday, November 3 @ 4pm

Saluda Library

An afternoon of tabletop games and fun! Bring your own game, or try out one of the games in the Library of Things collection.

Storytime

Tuesday, November 7, 14, & 21 @ 10:30am 

Saluda Library

This program is designed for ages 2-5 and features books, songs, and a fun craft or activity. A dance party with Ms. Laura from Polk County Parks & Rec will follow storytime on November 14th.

Take & Make Kits

Saluda Library offers free monthly Take & Make craft kits for all ages! 

Pick up your kid, teen, or adult kit starting November 1st.

Kids - turkey magnet

Teens - gratitude journal

Adults - leaf suncatcher

Spice It Up 

A monthly cooking challenge to try something new and spice up your kitchen! Each month, pick up a free spice sample and simple recipe. November's spice is thyme.



Saluda Community Table (SCT)

A festive gathering with Wonderful Meals, Great Music and Community Spirit!

Great Music and Community Spirit!

During the Holiday Season our Dinners will be held the 2^nd TUESDAY of NOVEMBER and DECEMBER from 5:30pm to 7pm in the SALUDA SENIOR CENTER.

Add these dates to your calendar and please join us. All are welcome!

November 14

December 12

Meals are free, with donations accepted. And bring your own plate, utensils and glass as we continue our “green theme”. 

Our volunteers create excellent meals but the stars of the show have been our friends and neighbors enjoying the lively camaraderie and beautiful music.

If you would like to receive our email updates or become a SCT Volunteer,

contact Charlotte Lovett ([email protected] or

Gayle Jones ([email protected]).



The Women's Club of Saluda will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 10:00 am in the fellowship hall of the Saluda Methodist Church on Greenville Street.

We welcome all who are interested in our community, our support for student scholars, and/or making new friendships.



The goals of the WCOS are expressed in our mission statement:

"The Women's Club of Saluda strives to serve our community and to support one another in friendship, and wisely use our resources to advance the dreams of our future leaders. "

All interested ladies are welcome!



What Happened in Carunchio??

And How Did It Affect Claire?

Recall that Saluda Sister City sent rising high school senior and Saluda resident, Claire Thompson, to Carunchio for four weeks in July. A week of cooking lessons and touring with Massimo and the crew at the Palazzo, 4 days each with the Mayor of Carunchio’s family and the local truffle-hunter’s family and then off to Vasto to visit and travel with Benedetto, the young woman who was our first summer exchange from Abruzzo.  What did Claire learn about Italians and Italy? Was it frightening to travel alone? How did her parents feel about letting her make the journey alone? What difficulties did she encounter? What impact has it had on her and her family? What did she learn about herself? How do truffle hunters train their dogs to sniff out truffles? What does a truffle taste like?

All these and more (and any questions you can think of) will be answered by Claire and her parents at a talk on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the Saluda Center. There is no charge and Saluda Sister City will serve homemade cookies and lemonade after the program. Please come and join us. It will be a great experience for Claire to speak to a crowd and respond to questions, and it will give you an understanding of how such a trip can make a significant difference in a young person’s life. 

We have two rising seniors coming this year from Carunchio and we will be looking for our next Saluda student to go in the summer of 2025. If you know a parent of a young person, encourage them to come and learn about the trips. Saluda Sister City pays the transportation and Carunchio provides the experiences so there is virtually no cost to the student or the family. Hope to see you there at 6 p.m., November 21.

Lasagna Dinner - Call for Cooks

   On February 3, 2024, Saluda Sister City will host a Lasagna Competition and Dinner at Saluda Senior Center.  There will be professional and community categories, meat and vegetarian categories, judges, and prizes. The community will be invited to enjoy the result at a fabulous dinner with salad & dessert. We have spaces for 20 cooks at an entrance fee of $25.  Come and show off your culinary skills and your favorite recipe. For a copy of the cooks’ sign-up form, contact [email protected]. More details will be forthcoming but everyone Save the Date!!

Got a bit of Scottish in you?

  Join Asheville Sister City for a traditional Robert Burns Birthday dinner on January 25, 2024, at the Biltmore Double Tree Hotel in Asheville: Bagpipes, folks in kilts, haggis, 3 course dinner, live Scottish music, live charity auction, whiskey tasting. National Public Radio’s Fiona Ritchie, host of NPR’s Thistle and Shamrock show will join live from Scotland via the internet.  Check it all out here. Ashevillesistercities.org/burnsnight.

For more information on Sister City or anything above, contact Judy Thompson at [email protected] 828-489-6578

WANT TO GO TO ITALY?

Sister City representatives have traveled extensively in Italy

and can give you great advice to help plan your trip.

For more information contact Judy Thompson, [email protected] or 828-489-6578.

Hometown Christmas

December 8th

Plan now to attend the annual Saluda Hometown Christmas on Friday, December 8, from 6 to 8 pm. 

Enjoy holiday refreshments offered by Saluda businesses and a variety of music from area artists at many venues. Mountain Song members will carol along Main Street and at the Visitor Center.

the painting -HomeTown Christmas by Jim Carson

The event is sponsored by the Saluda Business Association and City of Saluda. Please visit saluda.com, the official town guide, to learn more about the SBA. 

An ecumenical service will follow at 8 pm at Saluda First Baptist Church on Henderson St. Mountain Song will perform for the service.

(Special Note to those with musical talents. If you would like to perform during Hometown Christmas, please contact a merchant on Main Street to schedule a performance.) 



Saluda United Methodist Church and the Church of the Transfiguration

Presents the last of two training programs FREE & OPEN to the public,

  +  Trust-Based Relational Intervention for Caregivers

Thursday, November 2, 5:30 to 7:30 at Saluda United Methodist Church

For Additional Information please contact Rob Parson 828.606.3452



What’s Happening at The Saluda Historic Depot

The Saluda Historic Depot & Museum is a tour destination for organizations from all over the area. We are very pleased that our tour invitations are reaching folks who are not only visiting the Depot but are also shopping and eating in downtown Saluda.

The Saluda Historic Depot and Museum and Sweet Shoppe are open Thursdays through Saturdays 12-4 and Sundays 1-4. Requested special group tours can be scheduled any day of the week.

We invite all groups and organizations to take a guided tour of the Depot. To arrange for a tour, please contact Mike Reeves at 828-674-9598 or email Nita High at [email protected]

Saluda Historic Depot’s 8^th Annual Golf Tournament Results

A beautiful fall day greeted the 17 golf teams at Brights Creek Golf Club in Mill Springs on Monday, October 9^th. The winning team was the Tradesmen and included Chad Blotner, Amber Griffin, Ryan Griffin and Andrew Veigel. Congratulations to our winner and all the players who enjoyed a beautiful event.

We would also like to thank our event sponsors:

Ace Sponsor- Looking Glass Realtors

Eagle Sponsors – Arby’s, and New View Realty

Underwriting Sponsors:

Riverstreet Networks, City of Saluda, Toby's Mattress Superstore, Allen Tate Beverly Hanks, St. Lukes Hospital, The Orchard Inn, Apple Valley Model Railroad Association, and Saluda Tourism Development Authority

Birdie Sponsors:

Solstice Construction Company, Foothills Financial Group, Green River Adventures, Autumn Care of Saluda, Don Mintz Builders, Green River Brew Depot, Bushong Industrials, Inc., Acts Retirement-Life Communities, Inc., Jason's Tree Service, Saluda Outfitters, Ward's Grill, Back Alley Barn, Saluda's Tavern, M.B. Kahn Construction Co., Hendersonville Family Dental, Skip Sawyer Insurance, and The Center of Balance Center

Par Sponsors:

Jim Carson Studio / Gallery, Arvey Insurance Agency, Saluda Moon Glass, The Saluda Inn, Gramling Brothers, Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop, Earle Insurance Agency, Blue Ridge Wealth Management, and Edward Jones

  All proceeds from the tournament go to support the Saluda Historic Depot and Museum and serves as the primary yearly fund raiser. This event allows the depot to remain open to maintain the history of the railroad and the history of our town.

Come join us!

Do you love trains, antiques, rail history, or are you just a history buff? If you have two hours to meet and talk to people from all over the country, come join us at the Saluda Historic Depot and Museum as a docent and tour guide. Training will be provided along with the fact that you will be working with a great group of people who share a common interest---promoting the town of Saluda, its history and the history of the railroad. If you are interested in volunteering, call or text Nita High at 828-747-8692.    

We not only sell ice cream in the Sweet Shoppe, we also sell Carpenter Bee Traps, Christmas gifts, ornaments, books and children’s gifts. So, visit the Saluda Sweet Shoppe.

Where are your used books?? We are now accepting paperback fiction book donations and newer hardback books copyrighted in 2021 or later at the Saluda Historic Depot.

November 10^th Train Tales at Saluda Historic Depot Features Bo Brown

On Friday, November 10^th, rail enthusiast Bo Brown will be the guest speaker for the Saluda Historic Depot’s monthly Train Tales. Bo, who is the current National Vice President of the Railroading Collectors Association Inc., will be speaking on “Remembering the Railroad Porters and Their Vital Role”.

An avid railroad memorabilia collector, Bo started collecting his railroad antiques when he was 12 years old. His grandfather who worked for Southern Railway for 40+ years, gave him a Southern “shorty” lantern, a long neck oiler and a silver Southern thermos. That began a lifetime pursuit of collecting Southern Railway.



When not on the trail of another relic, he spends a great deal of time helping families in his community as the owner of The Howze Mortuary in Travelers Rest, SC. Bo is on the advisory board of the Bank of Travelers Rest, is the current Vice-President of the Carolina Heritage Railroad Association and works with his local Historical Society.

The November 10^th Saluda Train Tales begins at 7:00 PM at the Saluda Historic Depot and Museum located on Main Street in Saluda, NC. Train Tales is a free event, although donations are welcomed. Doors for the event will open at 6:30.

Featured Photograph – “Saluda Time”

Join us on Facebook where we have a great time sharing and enjoying vintage Saluda photographs. This one has been a favorite. Maybe that’s because folks have always loved to sit on Main Street and watch people go by. Some even feel that when they do, time just goes around them. Maybe that is what we refer to as “Saluda Time.” Featured is a scene from the early 1960s with Alfred Laughter, Hamp Middleton and Herbert Middleton who just might have been on Saluda Time. Wouldn’t you want to know what they were talking about? Photo courtesy of Rob Morse. To share a photo, send to [email protected] or notify us on Facebook Messenger.

Our Next Meeting

Due to the observation of Veteran’s Day, we have moved our next meeting date to Friday, November 17, 2023, at 2:00 PM at the Saluda Public Library. The public is invited to attend. For scheduled meetings, updates, or cancellations, please visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/historicsaluda for more information. Join us and see what it is all about!

Who Are We? The Historic Saluda Committee (HSC) is an official committee under the jurisdiction of the City of Saluda. The Saluda Board of Commissioners appoints a seven-member panel and the HSC Chair may appoint additional at-large members. For more information about the Historic Saluda Committee go to www.historicsaluda.org or contact us at [email protected]. Check us out on Facebook. Follow our oral history project on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@HistoricSaludaNC.

The Saluda Senior Center

Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner

Everyone is invited! Good food and gracious company. Come on your own or with the family. Dinner will be served at the Senior Center on Thanksgiving (Nov. 23) and Christmas (Dec. 25) day at 1:00pm. The meal will be pot luck style, a main dish will be provided, please bring side dish, salad or dessert to share. To volunteer to help with preparation, serving, and clean up call Aurelia Mayer at 817- 7436, please leave message and she will return your call.

Coming This Month!

We are happy to announce beginning November 11 the center will once again be hosting the Winter Market. You will find venders inside and outside offering an assortment of items including baked goods, homemade pickles & jellies, soup, doggie treats, hand hewn wood items such as bowls, and other craft items. The Market will be held the second and fourth Saturdays each month November through April from 10 am to 1 pm (only the 2^nd Saturday in December, the 4^th Saturday is Christmas weekend). Check it out.

Community Table is back at the Senior Center

The Community Table will be serving dinner at the center in November and December only on the first Tuesdays (Nov. 14^th and Dec. 12^th) due to Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. As usual they ask that guests bring their own plates and utensils. They will serve from 5:30 to 7:00.      

Weekly Activities at the Center’

Monday                                  

Duplicate Bridge          12:30-3:30

Last Monday                

Pot Luck/Bingo            6:00pm                       

Tuesday                                  

Contract Bridge           10:00am

2^nd & 4^th Tues.             

Community Table        5:30-7:00pm

Wednesday                 

1^st Wed.                                  

Sr. Center Board Mtg.  1:30pm

Thursday                                 

Knitters                       9:30am

1^st Thursday                

Book Club                    1:00 pm          

Friday                          

Narc Anon                   8:00pm

2^nd & 4^th Saturday        

Winter Market              10am-1pm

Having a Party

Meeting, reception, classes? Need more room? The Center has space. We have two large connecting rooms (one with cozy fireplace) and a full catering kitchen. Plenty of tables and chairs to accommodate large party or meeting.   We have the space…you bring the people. For information and to reserve space Contact: Louisa Williamson 803 707-8747

Thrifty Barn Basement

Open Fridays and Saturdays: 11am-3pm

Check out our Christmas Decoration corner!

On the ground floor of our main building, entrance faces Greenville street. Chock full of everyday household items from dishes to pots and pans, decorative items, framed pictures. Sofas, dining sets, Buffet cabinets. Much more. Fabulous bargains! New items every week. Accepting gently used (must be in working order) donations (sorry no electronics) during open hours or Call Cindy Keeter 828 551-1039.  

Do something great for your community, volunteer!

For info, call Cindy Keeter 828 551-1039.

Proceeds from the Thrifty Barn and the Barn Basement help support the Saluda Senior Center for meals, activities, programs etc.

The Thrifty Barn

Open every Wednesday thru Friday 10am-4pm

Saturday 10am-1pm

Gently used clothing, books and household goods at bargain prices. NEW ITEMS EVERY WEEK. Across from the Senior Center front entrance…64 Greenville Street. Please bring donations on Wed. for immediate processing. 

TO VOLUNTEER Call 828-393-7891 or drop by on Wed., a manager can give you information and the five-minute tour. Shifts available 10am-1pm and 1pm-4pm. Work once a month or once a week…. or fill in when necessary.

Donations

Don’t forget the Saluda Senior Center when making your donations. We receive no financial support from the city or county and we are run completely by volunteers. We must depend on donations to cover our expenses so we can continue to offer activities at the center, and to have the facility available for your private occasion parties. We are designated a charitable organization so your donations are tax deductible. You can send them to The Saluda Center, 64 Greenville Street, Saluda, NC 28773.

We appreciate your continued support.

The Saluda Senior Center, also known as The Saluda Center, is a non-profit, community based, volunteer run organization whose purpose is to provide a gathering place for members of the Saluda Community. Although “Senior” is in our name, we invite everyone to participate in the activities at the Center.



FREE SEMINAR for Saluda-Area Businesses:

AI-POWERED MARKETING: TANGIBLE TOOLS FOR SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH

On Wednesday, December 13 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm, the Saluda TDA and SBA are hosting another free seminar at the Saluda Senior Center showing how small businesses are using conversational AI to improve their marketing.

This seminar is for Saluda-area small business owners who:

·        Are new to conversational AI and want to learn more about how it can help their business grow.

·        Are already using conversational AI but want to learn new ways to use it.

·        Are not sure if conversational AI is right for their business or practical for small businesses.

The seminar will show 14 marketing-related applications and it will include an interactive session where you will get to see how conversational AI can be applied to your specific business.

Attendees will also receive a copy of the presentation and supplemental materials for future reference.

This seminar is being offered by the Saluda TDA and the SBA for the benefit of local businesses at no cost. To register, please use this link https://shorturl.at/qBCK7 or scan the QR code.

Space is limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to learn how conversational AI can transform your business and save you a lot of time.

Fall at River Dog Run

At River Dog Run, we love Fall most of all! Crisp clean air and beautiful foliage bring wonderful visitors to the mountains, and we enjoy being busy. It is time to start thinking of the holidays and getting together to rejoice and be thankful for our bountiful lives.

We have an abundance of fall color schemes to help you decorate for the season; spice up the ambience with velvet and decoupage pumpkins that make excellent hostess gifts or for your own home. And we have gone to the dogs! We have dog doorstops and some that sit well on a table or in a corner. Best behaved dogs you will ever have! We are very dog friendly ( with a name like River Dog Run you better be!) as we have water and treats for our well-behaved four-legged friends.

We have a new selection of handmade cards that are exquisite! Kimberly Anderson does the original hummingbird artwork and these beautiful prints can be sold individually or as a set that are perfect for a note or a gift.

To lighten up the shorter days, we have unique lamps with shades made from the old Chenille bedspread yarn. We have pairs and single lamps that can light up a room or hallway perfectly. We offer all size lamps…tall or short, we can brighten up a space. So come see our illumination opportunities for your home.

For cooler weather we have rompers in fall colors that are a perfect match for a turtleneck and leggings. Or when the weather turns colder a sweater works too! We have consistently sold out of them so come in while the selection is good!

Our pottery is perfect for the holidays. A mushroom quiche or baked brie speaks to parties or family gatherings. Arrive with a blueberry cobbler or baked artichoke dip and you will be a welcome guest! The recipes are mouthwatering so they can be enough of a gift without baking anything!

Our eclectic artwork is locally sourced and has faces that are unforgettable. The bears, foxes and sheep look right back at you! Oils, prints and mirrors round out the selection so come in and see what might work as a gift or for your own home.

It is not too early to think about gifts for the holidays! We offer unique tea towels and candles that just might fit in your stocking or your friends!

For your convenience, we are open seven days a week.

Monday through Saturday 11AM until 5PM and Sunday noon till 4PM.

We can be reached at 828.551-1461 for a gift emergency!

Happy Thanksgiving and count your blessings…

we are certainly blessed to be in this area this time of year!



Irmy’s

The Dressing Room, Etc.

A lady’s clothing and accessories boutique.

After almost 10 years of enjoying owning and operating THE DRESSING ROOM in Saluda, I have decided to Retire by the end of this year. 

It has been a pleasure to dress and accessorize Ladies from all over. 

I am discounting everything for the next two months just in time for Christmas. Take advantage of this close out Sale for your Christmas shopping. 

Again, it has been a great Blessing to be a part of this Community. 

Thanks again and Blessings to all from THE DRESSING ROOM!

Irmy and Coco 

The Dressing Room 

141 east main street 

Saluda, NC 28773

828-243-5007 



Misty mountain mornings are made brighter by the brilliant crimson and gold foliage - the crescendo of Autumn has arrived! 

This November, Wildflour will be débuting our winter menu with familiar favorites and exciting new additions! Thanksgiving is approaching and Wildflour Thanksgiving order sheets are now available at the bakery and on our website with a beautiful selection of Thanksgiving desserts and breads. Orders are due Sunday, November 19th by 2pm. 

After a bustling Autumn season, Wildflour will be taking a short break and close Sunday, November 12th and Monday, November 13th for staff appreciation! We will reopen Wednesday, November 15th for normal business hours.

Additionally, Wildflour will be closed the day after Thanksgiving - Friday, November 24th and Saturday, November 25th to celebrate Thanksgiving with our loved ones. We look forward to serving you hot coffee, fresh pastries, and our Sunday brunch on Sunday, November 26th! The November brunch specials are listed below, come join us this Thanksgiving season!

Sunday, November 5th

Cinnamon Roll French Toast

Our famous cinnamon rolls baked together in a bread pudding style french toast, sprinkled with powdered sugar and paired with cinnamon syrup and a swirl of whipped cream. Served with cheese grits or hashbrowns.  

The Thanksgiving Sandwich 

All the flavors you love in one fantastic bite! Turkey, spiced cranberry sauce and creamy brie grilled to perfection on rich pumpkin bread. Served with a garden salad with the dressing of your choice.

Sunday, November 12th

Closed for a Staff Appreciation Day

Sunday, November 19th

Pumpkin Pancakes

Our fluffy pumpkin pancakes are sprinkled with candied pepitas, dusted in powdered sugar, and paired with house-made apple cider syrup. Served with cheese grits or hashbrowns.

Chicken & Dumplings

The perfect cozy comfort soup! Our savory herbed chicken and dumplings is served with a warm crescent roll and a garden salad.

Sunday November 26th

Eggs Bene-Dixie

Our Bene-Dixie is a familiar favorite! Ham and velvety Hollandaise poured over a farm fresh eggs all on top freshly baked cornbread. Served with a side of cheese grits or hashbrowns.

Cheddar Roast Beef Melt

Thinly sliced roast beef, caramelized onions, creamy horseradish and cheddar cheese stacked on top Wildflour bread and grilled until golden. Served with chips and a dill pickle.



Snow has already kissed the mountain tops of Western North Carolina and our retail department is ready for all your fall and winter weather apparel needs. Our shipments of cold weather clothing and footwear have arrived. Included among our top-quality brands are Kühl for men and women, Howler Brothers clothing line for men and Elan women’s jackets, sweaters and dresses.

Gift Cards, gift cards, gift cards. As we move toward the holidays, our buyers have purchased a host of unique items that will make great gifts. Included is a good selection of unique jewelry, soaps, candles, Saluda logo items, and much more. Gift cards for both Saluda Outfitters and Green River Eddy’s Tap Room & Grill make the perfect gift for anyone. You can even purchase a card by calling the store and having it mailed to a loved one. Just let us know how we can help you give the gift that also allows your loved one to choose what works best for them.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Sales: Our store will be closed for Thanksgiving Day and will reopen at the regular time on Friday to offer a huge Black Friday sales event. If you’ve had your eye on something special, that will be the time to drop by and see if it is on sale or to purchase a gift at a discounted price.

Live Music Venue: Live music has moved inside to our Sound Garden Stage for the cooler weather. We continue bringing in some of the best local talent each Friday and Saturday night from 7-10 p.m. We are currently booking for 2024. Be sure to visit our website and sign up for our newsletter so the news of all our music and other events, including special sales, will come directly to you via email or text to keep you easily informed. (Also, you can check out our November live music listings elsewhere in this publication.)

Tickets go on sale Nov. 1 for our New Year’s Eve Celebration! Make sure to purchase your tickets for our huge New Year’s Eve Bash to be held Sunday, Dec. 31. We’ll ring in 2024 in style with party favors, live music by two great bands, food, drinks and tons of fun. Doors will close to the public at 6:30 p.m. and reopen to ticket holders at 7 p.m. Chef Hector will be cooking up some delicious recipes and a wide selection of appetizers for those wishing to dine with us as they enjoy the opening act of Holden Pace. Holden is a talented Saluda native and Hendersonville resident, guitarist, pianist and singer/songwriter who will perform from 7-8:30 p.m. to warm up the room during the dinner hour. Holden is a “hometown musician” who has music soon to be released.

Headlining the evening is Borderline Therapy of Landrum, S.C. The 5-member band will take over the stage at 9 p.m. and entertain until 12:30 a.m. Expect to hear an eclectic mix of rock and country from the 60s to the 2000s. Band members are Ben Smith, Brady Caldwell, Reggie Fowler, Michael Jackson and Jason Martin. We’ll celebrate at midnight with a champagne toast courtesy of our Saluda Outfitters/Green River Eddy’s Tap Room & Grill hosts. Tickets are only $20 per person and can be purchased now by calling (828) 848-4060 between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. daily (closed on Tuesdays). For more information, email [email protected].

From the grill and tap room: Chef Hector and crew have been working up some great new recipes like the shrimp po’boy and Mahi sandwich. Everyone has fallen in love with the cheese curds, macaroni and cheese bites and the hush puppies with molasses butter. Our talented bartenders are also busy creating new cocktails, including our frozen slushies with your favorite alcohol additive. Come check out our 16 craft brews on tap and wine selection, too.

Retail & Tap Room Hours: Closed on Tuesdays until further notice

—10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

—10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays

Kitchen Hours:

—Noon to closing Sunday to Thursday (closed on Tuesdays)

—Noon to closing Friday and Saturday

Contact Information:

Call the store at 828-848-4060; email, [email protected] or stay in touch via our Facebook pages https://www.facebook.com/saludaoutfitters or https://www.facebook.com/greenrivereddystaproom/ where we routinely post updates; on Instagram @saludaoutfitters; or on our website: www.saludaoutfitters.com.



The Orchard Inn & Newman's Restaurant & Spa

On my morning walk with my Boxer girl today there was a chill in the air and a distinct smell of the woods that foretells the coming of Fall. There's a good reason why this is the most popular time of year in the mountains of Western North Carolina - because it's just so amazingly beautiful. Not only are the colors of the changing leaves fabulous but it's also the crisp clean quality of the fresh air that's equally as fantastic. As you ascend the winding driveway to our 12-acre elegant mountain oasis, restaurant and spa, framed with beautiful reblooming azaleas and the last of our summer hydrangea flowers, the stress of normal day to day life immediately starts to drift away. The official welcome committee (our Boxer - Roxy) will be standing by to challenge you with a stick and walk you up the steps to our antebellum front porch where she will attempt to lure you into a game of tug of war. Don't be tempted - you're sure to lose. Welcome to the Orchard Inn & Spa and Newman's Restaurant where the temperature is cool, the atmosphere is serene and the hospitality warm. Come help us celebrate 97 years of gracious southern living. 

Our fine dining restaurant, Newman's, continues to receive high accolades from food critics far and wide and sells out most every meal. Voted by Our State Magazine as one of the top 14 "must experience restaurants" in North Carolina. We have created a lovely all weather outside dining area on our back terrace with gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains. We serve dinner every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights starting at 5:30 pm, and an incredible Brunch every Sunday beginning at 11:30 am. At Newman's Restaurant we strive to bring diners a true "farm to table" gastronomic experience. Treat yourself to a most creatively prepared and delicious fine dining culinary adventure! You don't have to be a guest of the Inn to enjoy a meal at Newman's. Our amazing 3-course brunch is only $45 and goes from 11:30-1:30 every Sunday. Our 4-course dinners are a great value at $89. Every seat in the elegant dining room has an awesome view of the Saluda mountains, and the fire table on our lower gazebo terrace is a perfect place to enjoy a cocktail, glass of wine or local beer prior to dinner. It's hard to find a better meal in the great culinary towns of Asheville, Greenville or Charleston. We are literally a diamond in the woods. Call 828-749-5471 now to book a table this weekend before it's too late. Now serving awesome cocktails and mixed beverages for your enjoyment!

There are still a few spots available for our Holiday Festivities - Thanksgiving is almost full but our Dickens' Dinners, Christmas & New Year's Eve Dinners have limited seating opportunities. Call to reserve.

Our Spa is open and all are welcome. We've created a very zen-like environment where you can de-stress, unwind, relax and be pampered with an array of therapeutic massages or restorative facials by highly skilled therapists. It's a perfect place to have a girl's afternoon off and sit by the waterfall while sipping a glass of wine after a heavenly treatment. The Koi fish are waiting to greet you so come check us out. We are now offering all organic healing products from Appalachian Growers. 

We look forward to greeting you soon!

Marc & Marianne

The Orchard Inn & Newman's Restaurant & Spa

an elegant mountain retreat & fine dining restaurant

Saluda, NC  28773

828-749-5471

www.orchardinn.com

Amidst November's rustling leaves and crisp air, The Purple Onion joyfully celebrates its 25th anniversary. For a remarkable 25 years, our restaurant has been a cherished gathering place; blending delectable dishes, live music, and warm hospitality into a tapestry of memories. As autumn paints our mountains with vibrant hues, come partake in the magic of our rustic town. Reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and immerse yourself in the spirit of togetherness, which defines The Purple Onion. Join us this November in celebration, where we honor our past, relish the present, and envision the future. Chambli and Emily, our dedicated owners, have curated a lineup of beloved dishes and local musicians to make this month truly unforgettable.

  Thank you for being part of our 25-year journey. Here's to many more years of culinary excellence and shared experiences. Join us in Saluda, NC, for our anniversary celebration, where every dish tells a story, and every bite is a celebration of the heart. See you there!

Best of Wine Dinner

Tuesday, November 14th, beginning at 6 pm.

  The best of the best. This private event is an homage to the best wines and dishes the Purple Onion has presented over the years. Join us for an evening of delightfully crafted dishes, paired specifically with a curated menu of wines hand selected from previous wines menus and events. Come join us as we take our guests on a journey of flavor, showing all the best sides of the Purple Onion. Tickets on sale now for this event. Seating is limited. $59 per person, $25 deposit required at time of reservation.

25th Anniversary Bash

Sunday, November 19th, doors open 4 pm.

  Join us in celebrating 25 unforgettable years of The Purple Onion with an evening filled with music, food, and community! Enjoy live performances from some of our favorite bands: The Get Right Band's energetic vibes, Paper Crowns' unique blend of Americana, and Michael Flynn's heartfelt tunes. Dinner will be served during the shows. Tickets are priced at $25 for dining room seats and $20 for standing/patio seating. Come be a part of this special milestone as we honor not just our journey, but the community that has made it all possible.

Thanksgiving

We will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd, for Thanksgiving.

Please join us as we resume our normal dining hours on Friday.

While we won’t be able to join you on Thanksgiving Day, you can take a bit of that delicious Purple Onion flavor with you to enjoy with your families and friends.

We’ll be offering a selection of Thanksgiving desserts for sale.

Options of whole Apple Tart, Pumpkin Praline Tart (Praline may be left out), Chocolate Pecan Bourbon Tart, and Caramel Apple Bundt Cake (DF)

Come by and we’ll fill out an order form for you.

Accepting orders until Monday, November 13th. Pick up for desserts will be 12 pm - 4 pm, Wednesday, November 22nd.

Art Rotation

Art and our community has been at the heart of much of the Purple Onion’s workings throughout the years. Continuing our 25th Anniversary Celebration, we’ll be rotating our art as well. A refresh of our walls to showcase the wonderful scenery and community that the Purple Onion calls home. Come see what our artists have in store to wow and inspire – perhaps while enjoying an autumn inspired dish or while you indulge in a homemade dessert. Maybe you’d like to start your holiday shopping early? Whatever the reason for your visit, these visual works are sure to move you with their vibrant strokes and emote with their alluring subjects.

Mewdlic’s

Make Mewdlic's your one stop shop for locally roasted coffee, loose leaf tea, craft beer, a variety of wines and gift items. Enjoy in the shop, take to Wildflour Bakery during lunch or pizza night, stroll the Nostalgia Courtyard or take home with you to have later. Drink local, shop local at Mewdlics. Don’t forget we are open late on Wednesday and Fridays for pizza night until 8pm! You never know there might also be live music.

 Follow our Facebook and Instagram pages @mewdlics to keep updated on the happening at the shop. If you are interested in hosting an event at in our space, come by or email us at [email protected]



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"Everything I know, I learned from dogs." –Nora Roberts

My Wonderful Dogs!

My companions on this glorious journey.

Kaya (on the right) was adopted from Foothills in August 2019, she just turned five years old. My heart.

Please consider rescuing or adopting, if you decide to bring an animal into your family.

Foothills Humane Society

LO (on the left) was dumped here in Saluda in 2020 and found her way to us. She is our unstoppable tank, running full speed into every blessed day. She turned 4 years old on November 1st!

We have so much to learn from these amazing animals. And, all the other amazing animals.

There is a great group of dogs and companions who meet on Sunday mornings at 10:00am, at the Saluda Dog Park. Come join the pups and some people too.

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