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SPRING 2018

Making Sense Out of Fragrance

Rachel Carson once opined that “For the sense of Spring Bloom Hunting smell, almost more than any other, has the power to recall memories and it is a pity that we use it so little.” at the Arboretum Too bad that she never had a chance to experience Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance®, “Unlike the Piedmont or the Coastal Plain, an exciting new family-friendly interactive exhibit spring happens very gradually in the mountains,” that debuts at The on says Clara A. Curtis, senior director for mission Saturday, May 26, 2018. delivery. “Every blossom has its time, which means Recreated and curated by The North Carolina that there is plenty of time to enjoy the beauty of the Arboretum, Making Scents provides a richly many blossoming that call Western North evocative journey that not only exercises Carolina home.” our sense of smell, but also explores the Dogwood season begins in mid-April, and science behind the fragrance industry. throughout the Arboretum, you’ll find an abundance From traditional harvest and extraction of native white dogwoods ( ) in the methods to chemical combinations of and public . Considered to be synthetic fragrances, the exhibit uncovers one of the most spectacular of America’s native the technical processes behind the fragrance , the dogwood is honored by many states as creation through an immersive multisensory the state flower and coveted for its veil of white experience. Using one of two computerized stations, flowers that grace understories. Today’s visitors can actually create their own fragrance card through different cultivated varieties, which come in many shapes combinations of top, middle and base notes. and sizes, are equally at home at the Arboretum. The centerpiece of the exhibit is a “perfume palace,” an iconic display Complementing the native dogwoods are fragrant of almost 200 perfume bottles, some dating to ancient Greece and Rome, viburnum and fothergilla (a member of the witch others featuring the works of great art glass makers and designers such as hazel family). There are tulips and daffodils, as Lalique and Steuben. This stunning collection was made possible through a well, along with bright spring container gardens. unique partnership with the International Perfume Bottle Association. This is the time when native wildflowers, such as The exhibit also includes 10 different scent-seeking stations, each Solomon’s seal, primula, May apple and trillium, containing their own mystery scent and story, along with a Scent Seeker poke through the ground. Map and Guide. “I like to think of this exhibit as a trip around the globe By May, the Arboretum’s hillsides and gardens for your nose,” says Clara A. Curtis, senior director for mission delivery. display a palette of delicate spring greens, providing Making Scents runs from May 26, 2018, through September 3, the perfect backdrop for vibrant hybrid and 2018, in the Baker Exhibit Center, with a ticketed “Scent Soiree” their more delicate native cousins. You’ll see the planned for members and guests of The North latter blooming along hiking and biking that Carolina Arboretum Society on Thursday, crisscross the Arboretum property. As May draws June 7. Look for a save-the-date e-vite to a close, the soft shades of spring give way to in March. summer’s bold hues. Throughout the Arboretum’s Exhibit support is provided in part by The North campus, the native Catawba (Rhodo- Carolina Arboretum Society; Asheville Citizen- dendron catawbiense) flowers begin to open. Times; B.B. Barns , Gift and Landscape Come Memorial Day, the Arboretum’s gardens Company; RomanticAsheville.com Travel Guide; are bursting with color, texture and inspiration that and Smoky Mountain Living Magazine. depict this year’s theme: fragrance. Stroll past beds of pastel , blue and yellow baptisia, and German on your way to the Quilt Garden. There you’ll see the rosebud quilt block pattern created using violas ( cornuta) in shades of pink, and lilac, a fitting tribute to this traditional household item and modern day art form. A Promising Future – Now BY GEORGE BRIGGS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

After my parents built their first home follow- ing World War II, they added a garage/bedroom wing in the early 1950s to accommodate their Please Thank Our growing family. When we sold the house over 50 years later, our family still called that added Community Partners bedroom the “new room.” Sometimes the “new” sticks around so long that we fail to notice that it VISIONARY LEVEL has become “old.” The Arboretum’s leadership and staff have tried to Asheville Citizen-Times avoid that trap. Asheville Outlets A good example is the Arboretum’s Plants of Promise (POP) Burroughs Wellcome Fund Garden, the first exhibit space designed and built in the 1990s. Located Duke Energy Highland Mediaworks adjacent to the Education Center, its purpose was to exhibit plants iHeartMedia Asheville singled out for national awards and to construct a barrier-free space. The Laurel of Asheville Over the years, the POP Garden has seen little change, except for RomanticAsheville.com Travel Guide incremental improvements and the addition of tributes to individuals Smoky Mountain Living Magazine by their families. Now, more than two decades later, we hope to finish Spectrum Reach securing the resources needed for a major renovation in 2018, making the old new again. LEADER LEVEL The sedimentation pond below the Baker Exhibit Center is another B.B. Barns Garden, Gift & Landscape Company example. Built for sediment containment during the parking lot construction, Biobest USA it evolved into an oasis for tadpoles and amphibians. Thanks to our Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Buncombe County Recreation Services youth education staff, who saw more than a muddy pond, a stunning Carolina Living Choices environmental design by the local landscape architectural firm, Equinox, Diamond Brand Outdoors and the generosity of early donors, this area will soon be transformed Fairway Outdoor Advertising into Willow Pond – a new focal point for conservation, recreation and Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park education (see page 7 for more details). Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty Despite the Great Recession and dramatic reductions in state Our State Magazine support, our core garden areas – Quilt Garden, Heritage Garden and The Ramble Charitable Fund Stream Garden – show the results of intensive redesign, renovation Southeastern Container, Inc. and maintenance due to the determination, creativity and ingenuity Wild Birds Unlimited Asheville/Hendersonville of Arboretum staff. Revenue generated from our traveling exhibits, ADVOCATE LEVEL wedding program and Winter Lights has contributed to many of these Ambrose Landscapes, Ltd. improvements. But it is our loyal and kind members and volunteers, Camilla Calnan Photography who generously share their resources with us, who make these things FASTSIGNS possible. We couldn’t do our work without you. Gasperson Moving & Storage Within the national community of public gardens, it is generally Jolly known that generating excitement (and funding) for the new is easier K2 Irrigation Services, Inc. than caring for the old. Yet, it is only by doing both that we can fully live the Motion Makers Bicycle Shop Arboretum’s mission and nurture its role as a contributor to our region’s North Carolina Biotechnology Center economy, culture and welfare. We are indebted to our donors, community Patagonia, Inc. partners, members, volunteers and supporters who see the value in Pinnacle Landscape, Inc. maintaining this balance and serve as stewards of the old and the new REACH Veterinary Specialists alike throughout the year. SUPPORTER LEVELS Bryan Easler Toyota Celine and Company Catering The Compleat Naturalist Daniels Graphics

For more information on supporting the Arboretum as a Community Partner, please contact Winnie Hough, community partner program manager, at (828) 665-2492 ext. 210 or [email protected].

2 What’s On Display Calendar of Events — Exhibits & Art Shows PLANT SHOWS & SPECIAL EVENTS

Asheville Orchid Festival EXHIBITS IN THE BAKER CENTER — March 24 & 25, 2018 Spring Plant Sale ROOTS OF WISDOM: — Wednesday, May 16, 1 - 7 p.m. and NATIVE KNOWLEDGE. Thursday, May 17, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. SHARED SCIENCE. (or while supplies last) ON EXHIBIT THROUGH MAY 6, 2018 Baker Exhibit Center Roots of Wisdom showcases the ways in Enhance your spring garden with fragrant plants from the Making Scents exhibit; annuals, which the traditional knowledge of indigenous perennials, houseplants and succulents. peoples and cutting-edge sciences are applied to challenges that face society today. Four indig- World Bonsai Day — May 12, 2018 enous communities, including the Eastern Band Dahlia Tuber Sale — May 12, 2018 of Cherokee Indians, share inspiring stories of Asheville-Blue Ridge Rose Society environmental and cultural restoration. Exhibition — May 26 & 27, 2018 Exhibit support is provided in part by The North Carolina Arboretum Society, Smoky WNC Daylily Club Annual Show Mountain Living Magazine and Mosaic Commu- — June 23, 2018 nity Lifestyle Realty. BAKER EXHIBIT CENTER & GARDENS

Roots of Wisdom: IN THE EDUCATION CENTER Native Knowledge. Shared Science. — January 27 – May 6, 2018 DREAM SILKS by Kathy Goodson Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance ON EXHIBIT THROUGH APRIL 22, 2018 — May 26 – September 3, 2018 With 20 years of silk painting experience, WNC-based artist Kathy Goodson uses pon- Guided Walks cho jackets, scarves and framed wall art as — Each Tuesday and Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m., April through October part of her exhibit. Using a multi-step process, Goodson applies French dyes to crepe de Chine using various techniques that are EDUCATION CENTER often layered, creating vibrant, rich colors. Dream Silks by Kathy Goodson After steam setting, the paintings are often — January 13 – April 22, 2018 re-stretched and treated with fabric paints and/or wax to create additional effects. Inspired by natural beauty, Earth Skin by Trish Salmon and Crystal Allen Goodson primarily focuses on plants, flowers and leaves in her work. — April 28 – July 22, 2018 EARTH SKIN Ask The Gardener by Trish Salmon and Crystal Allen — Every Monday from 9 a.m. - 12 noon, April through October APRIL 28 - JULY 22, 2018 Earth Skin is based upon the forms and textures of the earth, using inspiration from YOUTH PROGRAMS aerial photography of Western North Carolina Mountain Science Expo — April 14, 2018 and topographical maps of local areas, including Box Turtle Day — June 9, 2016 Pisgah National Forest and Balsam Range. Created by ceramic artists Trish Salmon and Monarch Butterfly Day — September 8, 2018 Crystal Allen, the exhibit includes wall struc- tures and pieces designed for home decor. MEMBER EVENTS

All art on exhibit in the Education Center is available for purchase, and a Asheville Orchid Festival portion of the sales will be donated to The North Carolina Arboretum Society. Member Preview Night — March 23, 2018

Scent Soiree — June 7, 2018 35 Ready, Set, Explore! YOUTH EDUCATION UPDATES

ECOEXPLORE ANNOUNCES NEW MAMMALOGY BADGE AND NEW HOTSPOTS In addition to scaly, feathered and six-legged creatures, ecoEX- PLORERS can now focus on our furry mammalian friends! The ecoEXPLORE initiative encourages greater interest in science in children ages 5-12 as they engage in real-world field ecology experi- ences. Participants earn badges and field tools such as insect nets and binoculars as they share photo observations of plants and animals in their own neighborhoods, as well as at HotSpots, locations designated for outdoor study. A grant from Buncombe County Recreation Services is providing funding to establish 20 additional HotSpots throughout the county this spring. In addition, Burroughs Wellcome Fund has provided funds to establish locations for participants to join the fun and explora- tion in Burke, Guilford, Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties this year, among others. Dr. Liesl Erb, Professor of Conservation Biology at Warren Wilson Winter Lights Sets College, will serve as the Mammalogy Science Mentor for the new New Attendance Record badge. Students will have an opportunity to meet Dr. Erb at some of our Lunch with a Scientist programs, and in earning the Mammalogy Badge, participants will learn about how Dr. Erb became a research scientist. Winter Lights was a record-breaker in 2017, even Dr. Erb’s work with Appalachian cottontail rabbits, Allegheny woodrats with an unexpected snowstorm in mid-December and and eastern spotted skunks will be of particular interest to ecoEXPLOR- unpredicted icy conditions on New Year’s Eve. More ERS. “Cultivating a strong sense of place - understanding what it means than 36,000 people came to see this family-favorite to be connected to and a part of the natural communities around us - is holiday attraction, a 20 percent increase over 2016. critical for all members of our human communities,” Liesl explains, “and Drake Fowler, the Arboretum’s chief financial officer I’m thrilled to be a part of this program that encourages the development and leader of the Winter Lights team, notes that of a sense of place for the kids of North Carolina.” approximately half of the visitors were local and As they earn their Mammalogy Badge, students will be invited to half were visitors to the Asheville area. participate in the Carolina Candid Critters citizen science project. This It takes more than 100 volunteers and nearly all project, a joint venture between the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commis- the Arboretum staff to support Winter Lights, and in sion and the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, engages participants in 2017 several departments had a little more to do setting up motion-activated wildlife cameras. We look forward to seeing than usual. Quick action by the maintenance and what wildlife our young scientists will be observing! staff meant that campus roads and To learn more, visit www.ecoexplore.net garden paths were quickly cleared of ice and snow. “Their hard work under difficult weather conditions meant that we could open very soon after the December snow,” Fowler said. As beautiful and festive as it is, Winter Lights does much more than get folks in the holiday spirit. Revenue generated from the six-week event supports youth and adult education programs, garden enhance- ments and other Arboretum efforts year-round. “We greatly appreciate the support the Arboretum receives throughout the year from local communities, our business partners, volunteers and Arboretum Society members. It is encouraging to have so many people supporting our mission,” Fowler said. Work is already underway for Winter Lights 2018. Expect to see new displays, more music and, of course, more lights. Winter Lights 2018 will run from November 16 through December 31, 2018.

4 Explore New Terrain ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Want to learn more about the art of bonsai or how to create a sustainable landscape? This year’s spring line-up of adult education classes includes opportunities for both. Bonsai Collection Curator Arthur Joura will be teaching a three-part class in “American Bonsai at the Arboretum” on March 29, April 19 and May 10 from 5 – 6 p.m., one of several after-work classes being offered this year. Beginning with Awesome Orchid Collections a history of the creation and development of the Arboretum’s bonsai collection and garden, the COMING TO THE ARBORETUM IN LATE MARCH class also includes a demonstration of bonsai creation and a guided tour through the Bonsai This March marks the 20th Annual Asheville Orchid Festival, Exhibition Garden. presented by the Western North Carolina Orchid Society and The “The class is designed not just for bonsai North Carolina Arboretum. As in previous years, there are plenty practitioners, but also for anyone wanting to learn of awesome orchids to behold, including cutting-edge hybrids and more about bonsai,” said Beth Johnson, adult rare varieties. education coordinator. This year’s event begins with an exclusive Arboretum Society Now imagine a garden in which vegetables, member-only preview on Friday, March 23, from 4 – 7 p.m. in the perennials, herbs and ornamentals mingle happily. Education Center. The preview is an excellent opportunity to meet For internationally-acclaimed landscape designer growers and see the contenders competing for prizes in this American Brie Arthur, combining beauty and utility is the Orchid Society-sanctioned judging event. Because of its popularity, kind of “outside the box” thinking she advocates the preview requires pre-registration and is open only to Society in her book, “The Foodscape Revolution: Finding members. To register, please go to www.ncarboretumevents.org or a Better Way to Make Space for Food and Beauty call (828) 412-8528 or (828) 412-8529. in Your Garden.” Not only does this approach If you can’t make the preview, there is still plenty to enjoy on Saturday, create year-round beauty, it also maximizes the March 24, and Sunday, March 25. New this year are expanded education productivity of every garden. programs ranging from The Enchanting Orchids of Ecuador to tips and On Wednesday, April 18, from 12:30 – 2:30 tricks for successfully growing orchids. As in the past, orchids will be for p.m., this visionary designer (whose garden con- sale by vendors from across the U.S. and as far away as Ecuador. tains more than 100 varieties of tomatoes) will be Admittance to the 2018 Asheville Orchid Festival and related at the Arboretum for “Foodscape Revolution: Pre- educational programs on Saturday, March 24, and Sunday, March 25 sentation and Book Signing.” Known for her con- (9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day), is $5 per person, collected at the door. tagious enthusiasm and passion for innovation, Children 12 and under are free. All fees support the non-profit Western Arthur will discuss ways to increase bio-diversity North Carolina Orchid Society and its mission of sharing the excitement into traditional landscapes by integrating edibles. and joy of cultivating orchids and promoting orchid conservation. She will also delve into the best edible and Standard parking fees apply to non-members of The North Carolina ornamental plant pairings, ways to situate gardens Arboretum Society. to take full advantage of sunlight and water and share her organic grow- ing insights that support Orchids in the Wild and Close to Home sustainable practices. To register online, While we tend to think of orchids as tropical plants, Western North go to www.ncarboretum. Carolina hosts almost 50 native species of orchids. These include the org and click on Educa- large yellow lady’s slipper ( parviflorum var. pubescens) and tion and Programs, then the small yellow lady’s slipper ( var. parviflorum); Adult Education. You the familiar pink lady’s slipper () and showy lady’s can also register by slipper (Cypripedium reginae), which is on the endangered species watch calling 828-665-2492, list; the endangered bog rose (Arethusa bulbosa); Shriver’s frilly orchid Monday through Friday, (Platanthera shriveri) and shining ladies’ tresses (Spiranthes lucida). 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

5 Old is New at the Forest Meadow

The Forest Meadow enhancements project has revitalized a formerly overlooked space within the Arboretum grounds into a beautiful expanse complete with new plantings, a commissioned art piece by Grace Cathey, interpretive panels and a paved pathway connector for accessibility. You may even spot three newly planted American chestnut trees. These improvements were made possible with the Clary Sage: The Unsung Hero support of these generous donors: • Carey and Kyle Kolaja, in honor Behind Your Favorite Perfume of Louise O’Connor • Blue Ridge It’s one of those unassuming plants commonly National Heritage Area found at garden centers and home gardens. At The • The Weizenblatt Fund North Carolina Arboretum, clary sage has been • The American Chestnut used to create bright borders in annual plant beds. Foundation But there is more to clary sage than meets the eye. A member of the salvia family, clary sage (Salvia scalarea) is native to the Mediterranean Basin and Asia. When in bloom, its pink, white and purple spikes emit a nose-grabbing stench, not what we tend to associate with fine fragrances. For farmers Art Brings New Life in 11 eastern North Carolina counties who have more than 14,000 acres cultivated in clary sage, to the Stream Garden however, the plant’s pungent aroma is literally the smell of money. The stream is finally flowing! The renovated Stream Garden now It turns out that an extract of the plant, sclareol, includes new mosaic tile work in the streambed by Marc Archambault of is the foundation of sclareolide, a key fixative that Hammerhead Stoneworks and sculpted iron railings by Julia Burr. Both dates back in time to early perfume creators like installations highlight wildlife that can be found in and around natural Guerlain and Givenchy. Why is a fixative so import- mountain streams in our region. We offer special thanks to Arboretum ant? It is the substance that maintains the potency Society board member Nancy Humphries, who diligently spear-headed of fragrance. In today’s fragrant world that includes this fundraising effort, and to these donors: everything from soaps and detergents to designer • The North Carolina Arboretum Society perfumes, it matters. In the 18th and 19th centuries, • The Harry F. and Elaine Chaddick Foundation perfume makers relied on fisherman to harvest • The Pigeon River Fund of the Community Foundation ambergris (the vomit and excreta of sperm whales) of Western North Carolina for this purpose. Today what is used (and is much easier to harvest) is sclareol from clary sage. • Judith and Dennis Berman How do acres of flowers in North Carolina • George and Sara Briggs become sclareolide? Enter Avoca, a bioprocessing • Robert and Jeannette Cannon firm located in Bertie County that produces 90 percent • David and Clara Curtis of the world’s supply. Using forage choppers, farmers • French Broad River cut the whole plants into one-inch pieces. The plants Garden Club Foundation are then tested for scalareol content and processed • Richard and Yolanda Hall using yeast. • John and Sandy Harrington So when you are shopping for summer annuals, • Francee and Richard Healy take a moment to search out clary sage. Then take • Nancy Humphries a whiff of this humble plant and consider its role in • George and Laura Ivey transforming Eastern North Carolina’s post-tobacco • Linda Martinson and Andrew Stratton economy. It makes perfect scents. Learn more about clary sage and other plants • Su-Wen McManus used in the creation of legendary and modern • Scott and April Peterson fragrances at the new exhibit, Making Scents: The Art • Samuel Speciale and Linda Smathers and Passion of Fragrance®, at The North Carolina • Stephen and Cheryl Taylor Arboretum, May 26, 2018 – September 3, 2018.) • Diane and Chuck Whitehead

6 Giving and the New Tax Law

Now that 2018 has arrived, the new federal tax bill is in effect. Several measures in the new laws may influence your charitable giving decisions:

• Lower Individual Tax Rates: Lower rates may allow for more disposable income and thus more funds available for charitable donations.

• Donor Advised Funds, IRA Beneficiary Designations and Bequests: These options saw very few changes and will still be popular giving tools for many donors.

• Corporate Tax Cuts: The new tax law Special Opportunities reduces corporate tax rates. This change may encourage businesses to share To Make a Difference more of their profits with worthy causes through event sponsorships, grants and The North Carolina Arboretum Society is welcoming additional gifts matching gifts. of all sizes for three special projects. We hope you will consider making an added contribution to any of these efforts: • Higher Standard Deduction: This change may mean that you won’t itemize your • Willow Pond – Starting later in 2018, the Arboretum will create income taxes and you will no longer a beautiful complex, complete with innovative stormwater be able to list charitable giving for a management measures, thousands of new native plants, new tax deduction. trails, a boardwalk, an education pavilion and habitat for the rare mole salamander. Willow Pond will represent the most One thing that will not change is that generous significant addition to the Arboretum’s outdoor offerings since people will still be generous people. Arboretum the opening of the Bonsai Exhibition Garden in 2006. Several volunteers, members and donors give of their time, naming opportunities are available at higher giving levels. talent and treasure because of their commitment to our mission every year – connecting people and • Plants of Promise Garden – Upcoming renovations will enhance plants in vital ways. Thank you! visitation and learning through new plantings and plant labels, We have highlighted only a few of the key new irrigation and lighting, improved interpretive signage and provisions in the new tax law. We encourage all more accessible pathways. prospective donors to seek independent professional counsel (e.g., attorney, financial adviser and/or • Volunteer Program Endowment – This new endowment fund accountant) for more detailed information. For will provide annual funding to help recruit, train and thank our general inquiries about making a tax-deductible 600+ annual volunteers, who donate more than 25,000 hours gift to The North Carolina Arboretum Society, every year to support nearly every aspect of the Arboretum’s please contact Lisa Baker, Donor Relations operation. Two anonymous donors will match the first $12,500 Manager, at (828) 665-2492 ext. 221 or donated, in effect doubling your gift. [email protected].

To contribute to any of these projects, please send a check payable to “The North Carolina Arboretum Society,” 100 Way, Asheville, NC 28806, or call (828) 665-2492 to make a credit card donation over the phone. You can also go online to www.ncarboretum. org and select “Donate Now” from the “Join/Give” dropdown menu; be sure to select your gift destination from the “Designation” drop-down menu. For more information about these projects, please contact Lisa Baker, Donor Relations Manager, at (828) 665-2492 ext. 221 or [email protected]. Thank you!

7 Bent Creek Bistro GRAND OPENING MARCH 30 with THE COLORFUL PALATE in the KITCHEN

The Arboretum’s café has a new name and a new culinary partner. Look for Bent Creek Bistro (formerly the Savory Thyme Café) to celebrate MEMBER-ONLY EVENT its grand opening on Friday, March 30, in the same location, but with a new culinary partner: The Colorful Palate.

Asheville Orchid Festival Based in Asheville, The Colorful Palate is a renowned catering Member Preview Night company co-owned by childhood friends Ragan Evans Lewis and

Friday, March 23, 4 – 7 p.m. Tara Letts. Since 2002, the company has earned a stellar reputation Space is limited and reservations for preparing food that is “deliciously unpretentious” with a focus on are required. To register, please visit high-quality, locally-sourced, customized menus. www.ncarboretumevents.org or call “For sixteen years, our mission has been to feed the bodies of our (828) 412-8528 or (828) 412-8529. neighbors, so that they can feed each other’s minds and spirits,” said Lewis and Letts. “Now we have the opportunity to do that six days a SPRING/SUMMER PROPERTY HOURS week, not just when we are hired to cater an event. We are very excited APRIL – OCTOBER to have the opportunity to work at The North Carolina Arboretum, and we are thrilled to be able to share our fun, healthy, creative menu, filled Property Hours with all of our favorite locally-produced foods.” 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. (incoming gates The Bent Creek Bistro is located in the Arboretum’s Education close at 8 p.m.) Center and offers indoor and courtyard dining from March through Buildings and Bonsai Exhibition Garden November, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays through Sundays, as well Daily, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. as for the Arboretum’s annual Winter Lights event from mid-November to the end of December. Learn more at www.bentcreekbistro.com. Bent Creek Bistro Tuesday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Connections Gallery Gift Shop Daily, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Rocky Cove Railroad Saturdays and Sundays, 12 noon – 4 p.m.

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