back up to the rock and into her arms. After that day, a constant wind blows upward from the valley to the peak of the mountain and sometimes even blows the snow upside down. The town is a haven for shoppers with spe-
cialty shops lining Main Street and several of the side streets. From hand-crafted choco- lates, candles, dulcimers and pottery to nu- merous other items, there is something for everyone.
der of the 2013 season, the dates are Sept. 7 and Oct. 5. Another must visit in Blowing Rock is
Mardi Sumrell at Pandora’s Mailbox, located in the Martin House at 1098 Main Street (828-295-4238). Featuring items from all over the world, this shop is an eclectic mix of fashion, music and decorative items. As a music lover, I always check to see what new releases Mardi is recommending. As we dis- cuss what new CDs have come her way, she alternates between demonstrat- ing the proper way to use hair sticks so they hold a busy gal’s hair all day and whip- ping one CD after an- other into the CD player. I rarely walk away with less than
It isn’t a trip to Blowing Rock without a
visit to Kilwins on Main Street for ice cream, or Foggy Rock Eatery on Highway 321 for lunch. From May through October each year there is a monthly Art in the Park juried art and craft show in the park located in the cen- ter of town. Pottery, stained glass, fiber arts and wood carving help to make this a mecca for art lovers who flock here from all over the southeast to shop and find that wonderful one of a kind item that has been eluding them. For those who would like to make the trek for the Art in the Park event during the remain-
four or five new finds. After grabbing that ice cream cone from
Kilwins across the street, sitting in the court- yard outside Pandora’s Mailbox is always one of my favorite pastimes. With a mix of moun- tain bluegrass, alternative and Americana music playing over the outdoor speakers, you feel that thread through history and realize how much the music of the Blue Ridge Moun- tains has influenced so many mainstream musicians over the decades. There’s a nice variety of small motels and bed-and-breakfast establishments available
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