Text us at (828) 279-3898 to browse our retail area by appointment! 793 Merrill's Cove Rd. Asheville
Check out these fabulous stores!
ETC. Consignment - 145 Garrison Branch Road, Weaverville, NC
Hello Gorgeous Bra Shop
61 N Merrimon Ave Ste 107, Woodfin, NC 28804 Reynolds Village
Alta Pass Orchard - Blue Ridge Parkway in Spruce Pine NC
Open from May 10th to October 31st. Check the website for hours and days of operation.
How to Access the Orchard at Altapass
The Orchard at Altapass is located at 1025 Orchard Road, Spruce Pine, NC 28777, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 328.3. There are currently two recommended routes to access the orchard:
From 19E Eastward (Spruce Pine area):
- Turn right on Altapass Hwy (4.5 miles)
- Turn right onto Blue Ridge Parkway (1.0 mile)
- Turn left onto Orchard Road, then turn right toward the Red Barn and parking area
From Highway 226 (Marion area):
- Follow 226 toward Spruce Pine
- Turn right onto the Blue Ridge Parkway exit, followed by a left onto the Parkway (3 miles)
- Turn right onto Orchard Road and keep right toward the Red Barn and parking area
Important Note for RVs, Buses, and Extended Vehicles: Large and extended vehicles must access the Blue Ridge Parkway using the 19E Eastward route to avoid a dangerous hairpin turn near the Orchard entrance.
Free parking is available around the Red Barn, with overflow parking past the Music Pavilion on the left.
COMING SOON!! Village Artist Market ~ 32 S All Souls Cresent ~ Biltmore Village
Sweet Abode is excited to be chosen to participate in this brand-new store in Biltmore Village. Located next to Ruth Chris Steak House and A Gardner's Cottage. Look forward to the opening announcement in June!
Shows and Events - 2025
May 12th ~ European Wax Center Anniversary
Help European Wax Center celebrate their Anniversary!
Sweet Abode Artisan Soap will be set up for you to try our products and take home samples. Hours TBD
May 29th, Thursday 4 to 10 pm
Asheville Downtown Association presents COMMUNITY CONCERT in Pack Park.
The vendors for this event will be on 1 Pack Square from 4 pm to 8 pm. Don't miss this event! Concert begins at 6 pm, and the headliner is Steep Canyon Rangers from 8 to 10 pm.
2025 Art in the Park
A Handmade Market for Professional Artists located in historic Pack Square at the center of downtown Asheville North Carolina.
Asheville Art in the Park provides access to some of the finest artists in the region with its market series now in its second decade. The event takes place on three Saturdays each June and October. Nationally known artists exhibit at this event and the best part is- they are local. Muddy Knees Design and Production proudly offers local artists the opportunity to connect with the public in Asheville‘s Pack Square Park. You are invited to come out to Asheville Art in the Park, take a stroll around downtown Asheville and experience the textures and forms of a truly unique art garden
Asheville Downtown Association ~ Independence Day Block Party in the South Slope
We’re bringing the celebration back to the South Slope for this year’s Independence Day Block Party presented by Ingles—and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever.
Enjoy live performances by the 100th Army Band and the Mission Accomplished Band, cheer on the always-epic Ultimate Air Dogs, and stick around for a fireworks show that will blow you away—literally and figuratively.
More details coming soon, but for now… mark your calendars, dust off your red, white, and blue, and get ready to party on the Slope!
Summer Extravaganza
Battery Park Hall/Haywood Park Hotel
46 Haywood Street, Asheville
July 12th & 13th
Sat 10-5/Sun 10-4
Free admission, paid parking on streets or decks
Indoor event Shop in comfort for local artist!
Sourwood Festival! August 9th and 10th ~ Black Mountain NC 9 am to 5 pm
Join us for our 3rd year at this fun two-day street fair! Lots of vendors, food, music and kid friendly activities.
Asheville Downtown Association ~ Holiday Celebration November 22
More info to come.
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