This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 1st Tuesday “Adventures in Asheville” Show focuses on visiting Asheville and supporting this popular mountain destination post Hurricane Helene.

Featured Guests

– KAREN WILSON, who along with her husband Steve, owns and runs The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/   

** See their GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-asheville-bed-breakfast-hurricane-recovery 

– JAY SCHULTZ – Retired Army Officer and owner of Spartan Photography known for his drone and aerial work (as seen in the podcast photo). More: https://spartanphotography.zenfolio.com/ 

** Also follow his social media accounts for his giveaway:

– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Spartan.Photo 

– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spartanphotoavl/ 

– NICOLE WILL – Co-Founder of Asheville Wellness Tours that offers customizable wellness and Yoga retreats and experiences in the mountains of Western North Carolina. More at https://ashevillewellnesstours.com/ 

*** See their GOFUNDMe Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-asheville-wellness-tours-recovery 

LINKS OF SUPPORT (Thanks Nicole):

* Elderflower Care: https://www.elderflowercommunity.org/ 

* Conserving Carolina: https://conservingcarolina.org/ 

* Asheville GreenWorks: https://www.ashevillegreenworks.org/ 

* Mountain True: https://mountaintrue.org/ 

* WNC Strong: Rebuilding Together Grant Fund (For profit businesses with fewer than 100 employees – not industry specific!): https://www.mountainbizworks.org/helene/wnc-strong-rebuilding-together-grants-2/  

* WE ARE Grant (Women Owned Businesses): https://weareasheville.org/pages/founding-member

* Explore Asheville Voluntourism: 

https://www.exploreasheville.com/article/voluntourism-ways-give-back-when-visiting-asheville  

Big Blend Radio’s “Adventures in Asheville” Show airs every 1st Tuesday. Follow the show on PodBean: https://adventures-asheville.podbean.com/ 

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