This has been a banner year for babies born to the North Carolina Zoo, the largest natural habitat zoo in the world. Established in 1974, the zoo is celebrating “40 wild years” in 2014.
Ben Owen III of Ben Owen Pottery keeps the traditions of Seagrove designs, but adds in his own Oriental translations. His education at East Carolina University, plus travel and workshops in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and China, have broadened his pottery making scope, both artistically and scientifically.
Potter Michael Mahan of From the Ground Up applies ancient and modern firing techniques to create his signature pieces depicting bare trees. “The ancient Celts loved trees. Their alphabet consisted of twenty symbols, each representing a sacred tree. In turn, each tree represented a feeling, attribute or essence.”
Laura Johnson of Snowhill Pottery & Tileworks specializes in handmade ceramic tile and pottery. The shop is full of fun, whimsical pieces, one-of-a-kind dinnerware and jewelry.
You can pick your own berries and fruits at Millstone Creek Orchards. There is nothing sweeter and juicier than one of these peaches plucked from the tree. Bring along lots of napkins!
Bia’s Gourmet Hardware in downtown Asheboro is new, fresh and inspired. The menu changes every two months to take advantage of the local bounty.
Goat Lady Dairy produces award-winning artisan cheeses. In 2013 alone, Goat Lady brands won nine medals for its entries into the N.C. State Fair Cheese Competition.
