Justin Winter's Carolina Lake and Mountain Blog

“A Vanberbilt House Party – The Gilded Age” Clothing Exhibit On Display!

A favorite attraction that is nationally acclaimed yet local is the esteemed Biltmore Estate of Asheville, North Carolina. Perfect in every season and a convenient location for all Lake Keowee and Upstate residents, this grand home and estate have much to offer. Biltmore, the largest privately-owned home in the US, was envisioned and built by… Read more »

Table Rock Tea Company of Pickens

Pickens County is known for many things – stunning landscapes, Clemson Tigers, but what about tea? Yes, right here in Pickens is the Table Rock Tea Company!The founders, Steve and Jennifer Lorch, are also the founders of Hydromissions International – a Christian nonprofit agency that provides clean water to people around the world. The Lorches… Read more »

“Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown” Exhibit

We all have our holiday traditions and for many, that includes the classic Peanuts “A Charlie Brown Christmas” program.  The Upcountry History Museum is bringing this classic to life with the traveling exhibition from the Charles M. Schulz Museum, titled “Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown”! This display will allow visitors to explore the making of this… Read more »

The North Carolina Arboretum’s Winter Lights

The North Carolina Arboretum is worth seeing anytime of the year but they do put on a special display for the Christmas Season! From now through December 31st, you can experience the extravagant Winter Lights show – and yes, this involves over 500,000 lights. Walk through the transformed gardens and see the winter wonderland display… Read more »