It is Fundraising Time for our newsletter.

The sales of our I am So Saluda T-Shirts have gone well, and have reduced the amount we have to raise this year.

The advertisers and sponsors make a HUGE contribution and yet,

we still need to raise about 1,200.00 dollars more to complete the year.

So, our 2nd annual fundraiser will be coming soon!!

Our I am so Saluda T-Shirt inspired by local resident Erica Shanks, celebrates the many aspects that make us

So Saluda! T-Shirt profits go to the cost of printing and maintaining this newsletter.

($20.00)

Our T-Shirts are a 50/50 Cotton/Poly blend.

They come in one color and one style.

(S-M-L-XL)

(larger sizes can be special ordered)

If you would like to buy a T-Shirt they are available in three locations around town.

Mewdlic's

171 East Main Street

(Look for our new SO Saluda Coffee Mugs at Mewdlic's)

eARThly Minds Galley

19 Pearson Falls Road

Wakey Monkey

18 Church Street

A joyful community chorus bringing people together...

CALLING ALL SINGERS

age 16 and older...

Join our Musical Family for our FALL 2023 Season!

· Rehearsals each Monday 6:30 to 8pm, beginning September 11.

· At Saluda Center, 64 Greenville St, Saluda NC 28773.

· Fast, fun rehearsals. Fall theme: “HOMEWARD BOUND” with songs from Simon & Garfunkel, Bonnie Raitt, John Denver and more.

· Fall concerts: Thursday, November 9 & Sunday, November 12

Mark C. Powers—Director/ Stephen Stone—Accompanist

Enroll & get more info at www.MountainSong.info

DESIGN YOUR OWN LANTERN

5-hour session

Create four panels of your own design for this sturdy black metal lantern that holds a wax candle or battery candle. You can go abstract, organic, four seasons, nature themed, whimsical or detailed. These are well constructed lanterns purchased from Ikea and enhanced with your creative composition. Class size is limited.

$150 includes lantern and glass, instruction and firing. 

Tuesday, September 5, 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 26, 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 10, 8:30 to 1:00 p.m.

NEW CLASS!!!

THE DAZZLE VASE

Learn to cut a circle in glass then embellish it with glass fragments, stringer, crushed class and cane. This two layer round will be fired to a full fuse then stretched through a ring in the kiln to form a colorful one of a kind vase. During the class you will also make glass cane (rods) in a vitragraph kiln. These twisty rods can be added to your vase for a bright pop. $95 includes all materials, instruction and firings.

Wednesday, September 6, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 12, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

THE GARDEN LOLLIPOP – NEW CLASS! 

3 hours

Learn to cut a circle out of glass and create a 13” lollipop that fits onto a black metal stand for your garden. Make it transparent for the sun to shine through or an opaque piece that stands out with bold colors. Garden art can be kept out all winter long.

$145 includes all materials, stand and firings

 Wednesday, September 20, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

NEW CLASS!!!

GLASS BATIK AND THE MAGIC OF SILVER FOIL

Learn to apply and emboss layers of powdered glass that results in a surface resembling pottery. You will create several pieces that can be formed into small plates or embellished for wall hangings. You will also learn how to apply silver foil and powders.

$145 includes all materials and firings.

Thursday, September 14, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Call the Studio to register for a class, studio time or schedule your group. Space is limited so that everyone gets attention and the guidance they need. Be prepared to surprise yourself and to HAVE FUN!

Susan Cannon, glass artist and enthusiast, gallery owner and instructor

LIVE Music at The Purple Onion

Thursday Evening @ 7:30 p.m.

*Cover Charge*

September 7th ~ Goldpine

Exposing the pains of severed relationships and unearthing the pursuits of love and purpose, Goldpine is cathartic, moody, raucous, and relevant...all intertwined into one. Veterans of making music, Ben and Kassie put their hearts and souls into their music. Drawing inspiration from their roots, the name Goldpine signifies their past and their future; Kassie grew up on Pines Road in Alabama, so ‘pine’ represents the past and ‘gold’ is the lasting and valuable element that represents the future. Laced with bold vocal harmonies and fervent lyrics, their music calls to those who journey and experience life.

https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=293740&restref=293740&experienceId=175478&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared

September 14th ~ Ménage

Ménage is a swing/soul/roots band. Original members Mary Ellen Bush and Sarah McDonald are now joined by Melissa Hyman to create a sound that is intimate, harmonic, and invokes melodic landscapes of our hills. Folk-rooted, the trio will take you on a journey unlike most, where bluesy swing is conveyed in rolling grooves ranging from rich smokey vocal textures to rambunctious roadhouse to whimsical. Sweet harmonies and distinct songwriting are the backbone of this band's novel style. Solid stringed riffs laced with distant artful flashes of harmonica and accordion are siren songs to those lucky enough to be within earshot. The songwriting and the talent of this trio/duo will draw you in, and bring you back to see them again.

https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=293740&restref=293740&experienceId=175479&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared

September 21st ~ CLOSED

September 28th ~ Joseph Hasty

In a musical career that has spanned over 30 years, Joseph Hasty's extensive performing experience has carried him to stages in America, Australia and Europe - where he lived for seven years. A three-time recipient of the Regional Artist Grant awarded through the North Carolina Arts Council, Joseph is a gifted performer who displays talents as a composer and arranger. His band, Centerpiece Jazz, performs straight ahead classic jazz, swing tunes, show tunes, and other standards. Centerpiece Jazz plays all of your favorites. From Miles & Monk, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong & Ella to Antonio Carlos Jobim, Coltrane & Cole Porter.

https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=293740&restref=293740&experienceId=175480&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared

Come visit our Preserving A Picturesque America Gallery at Saluda Studios! 

Browse the inspiring artwork of our wondrous mountain landscape, all created by local artists who love and want to protect this beautiful place we call home. A portion of all art sales benefits local environmental organizations whose primary focus is protecting and preserving our mountains, rivers, and natural recreation areas . Purchase a piece to beautify your home and help to protect our amazing mountain landscape.

If you were not able to see works by our August featured artist, Mike Wurman, we have extended his show through the month of September! Many of his works feature scenes from the Appalachian Trail and Pisgah National Forest. 

We welcome artists and supporters of environmental conservation and preservation to join our mission. Learn more and become a member or supporter on our website at www.preservationthroughart.org 

Visit us at our gallery location, which is 144 Highway 176, Saluda NC 28773. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday 12pm - 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am - 5pm. If you are not able to come by during gallery hours, please call Scott Varn at (828)273-5383 to schedule an appointment. 

Mike Wurman

“Rock Solid Morning at Rumbling Bald”

Pastel

19 inches x 15.5 inches

About Mike….

  After moving to Asheville, NC, to pursue a career as a pencil artist, Mike developed an overwhelming uncertainty in his abilities as an artist, and as an individual. His passion to create had vanished, so he packed up his pencils and resigned from drawing. In 2014, a hike across the summit of a bald mountain called Max Patch, reignited the flame to create as he came upon the iconic Appalachian Trail. Immediately he was overcome with desire to draw once again.

However, it wasn’t going to be as easy as picking up a pencil. He was also being called by the trail itself to make the 2,200-mile pilgrimage from Georgia to Maine. Two months later, with no backpacking experience, carrying two sketchbooks and an assortment of pencils, he left from Springer Mountain, Georgia and headed north. His journey on the trail not only strengthened his belief in himself, but it also gifted him with an undying love for nature that he’s eager to share with others.

Mike continues to work in pencil, but he quickly learned it was time to branch out of the black and white world of graphite and truly convey the vivid imagery he experienced on the trail each day, so he taught himself a colorful new medium, pastel.

Mike has some amazing work on display at our gallery, so please come by to check it out!



LOCALS ARTISTS VISIT SALUDA MOON GLASS STUDIO

SEPT. 22, 23, 24

11:30 to 4:30

The Gallery will host two Polk County artists for a three-day “Come See What We Do Show”.

BARBARA GIUNTA

PAINTER

  As an experimenting collage artist, Barbara enjoys manipulating various paints, chalks, papers, magazine articles, historical imagery, vintage fabric, lace, ribbons, jewelry as well as most importantly natural organic matter from surrounding woods.

Her canvas now is native North Carolina wood.

  Originally from the Chicago area, but retiring to Vero Beach, FL, she has recently traded hurricanes and palm trees for woods and seasons. Her degree is from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with an emphasis on Graphic Design and Art Education. For many years she had the wonderful experience of selling fine art for 2 major Chicago galleries on Michigan Avenue. 

  Barbara considers her art now to be somewhat Surreal. This is defined as “the juxtaposition of images that don’t belong together.” You will find subtleties in her artwork that you would not expect. She attempts to capture the majestic imagery and diversity of this beautiful part of North Carolina.

Come see Barbara’s current small works for sale in the Saluda Moon Glass Gallery.

SID SHEALEY

PAPA’S POTS

Local Saluda resident Sid Shealey has combined his love of art and landscaping to create unique pots of joy. These one-of-a-kind painted creations will be on display and can be purchased with or without indoor plants. They make great gifts or as additional color and nature in your own home. Sid will be in the Saluda Moon Courtyard to tell you all about his latest addiction.

Artist R. Brad Schwartz displays wall sculptures at Saluda Library

  Saluda Library is currently featuring spirit animal painted wall sculptures by local artist R. Brad Schwartz. Schwartz is a graduate of Pratt Institute, where he studied painting and design, and a retired architect. His love of all things in nature drew him to WNC.

  Stop by the library through September 15th to view and purchase his artwork during regular business hours. Saluda Library is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm and Saturday from 9am to 1pm.

If you are interested in having your art displayed at Saluda Library, review the Displays & Exhibits Policy at polklibrary.org/policies and contact Saluda Library at 828-894-8721 x294.

Polk County Public Libraries has two libraries, Columbus Library and Saluda Library, with books, movies, music, audiobooks, and downloadable eBooks and audiobooks available for checkout, as well as public computers and wireless internet access. PCPL also offers regularly scheduled virtual and in-person programs for all ages. To learn more, visit www.polklibrary.org.

An Ode to the Boiled Peanut

By Cappy Hall Rearick

You will seldom hear a Southerner say,

“Boiled peanuts? Nuh uh. I prefer edamame.”

It's summertime in the South and time to think cold beer and munchies around four o'clock in the afternoon. There’s nothing better than a fresh batch of hot boiled peanuts, regular or Cajun style, paired with a cold beer.

Southerners feel a kind of reverence to this almost holy way of cooking the lowly goober. No doubt, Yankees think we are nuts, but there’s just no accounting for taste. My Pennsylvania born husband Babe, for instance, will eat just about anything not Super Glued to the floor, yet he considers boiled peanuts a gourmet delicacy. I take full responsibility for his valued opinion since I’ve worked overtime for almost thirty years to purge him of Yankee-ness.

The huge number of All-You-Can-Eat Buffet eateries found all over the South is clear evidence that we Rebels have an enduring taste for quantities of food, if not always quality. We take pride in growing peanuts, having learned early on to boil them to death in salt water. Long before they have time to cool off, they are dancing around in someone’s mouth. Give me a cold beer and a bowl of fresh goobers and I'm always happy to shag to that tune.

On many occasions, I’ve tried explaining to my unenlightened northern friends that a boiled peanut is a viable food source in Dixie, but do they buy it? Nope. They look at me like I'm the nut in question. Imagine that! Instead of embracing the subtle salty flavor and the delicately firm pip of the South's unofficial favorite food, they turn up their noses without even a taste. If I live to be a hundred, I'll never understand how we lost that war.

Popping a warm boiled peanut in my mouth during the months of June through October, is almost like going back to the womb. I can’t swallow my first goober without remembering the twenty-five cent bags of peanuts available on every street corner in the town where I grew up.

When several years ago, North Carolina’s sister neighbors to the south were polled by The Holy City’s premier newspaper food editor in order to ascertain South Carolina's most popular food, who would have thought that the ugly, no-color, lowly, salty, boiled peanut would come out on top? Well, it did.

After reading about the food poll, I began to ponder the pinder. What is the reason it is so beloved, especially south of the gnat line. Why, I wondered, do we Southerners place boiled peanuts on a pedestal right up there next to John’s Island summer tomatoes?

Maybe it’s because the quintessential Southerner, not unlike the boiled peanut, is plain and unpretentious, if a bit salty. We revere tradition and a boiled peanut is as traditional as the wedding march. Eating that first peanut is a right of passage for kids, and as in religion, the experience has been known to change a life.

The peanut became a Southern titleholder long before Jimmy Carter moved into the White House and made peanuts a household word. If you ask any of us where Coca Colas or peanuts originated, they’ll think you’ve got sauerkraut for brains.

When my brother's wife moved to our small town, the first thing she spied was a boiled peanut stand on the corner. Twenty-five cents a bag.

“I felt like crossing myself,” she said. “Any town that supports a boiled peanut stand is a holy place.” She added that eating boiled peanuts comes real close to a religious experience.

I can pretty much guarantee that I won’t cross myself or genuflect in front of a peanut stand, but I’ll go to my grave saying:

"If there are no boiled peanuts in heaven, I don't want to go there!"

CONGRATUALTIONS TO THE WOOD BERRY GALLERY AND SALUDA MOON GLASS STUDIO AND GALLERY FOR THEIR ACCEPTANCE TO THE BLUE RIDGE CRAFT TRAIL!

The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area has created the Blue Ridge Craft Trail highlighting over 300 destinations, including artist studios, galleries and arts organizations. The completed, drivable craft trails now cover 25 Western North Carolina counties all in the Blue Ridge Mountains and foothills and the Qualla Boundary, home of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians. Visitors can plan their trip at BlueRidgeCraftTrails.com. Itineraries, extensive listings and video with artisans offers a slice of small-town creativity.

Wood Berry and Saluda Moon Glass Studio join other artisans in Polk County including Heartwood Gallery, Tryon Arts and Craft, Saluda Forge, Ben Seymour luthier, Sam Oliver potter, Doug Dacey potter, Upstairs Artspace and more.

“Honkey Tonk Angels” – TLT’s 75^th season opener!

  Tryon Little Theater’s season opener — “Honkey Tonk Angels” — runs September 28 – October 1, on the big stage at the Tryon Fine Arts Center in downtown Tryon. Directed by Dan Harvey, with Musical Direction by Pam McNeil, the show launches the 75^th Anniversary Season for TLT.

  The musical takes its title from a 1993 album of the same name by Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, and Tammy Wynette. Written by Ted Swindley, the narrative follows three gutsy gals from different backgrounds who want to take charge of their lives and follow their honky tonk dreams all the way to Nashville. Combining 30 classic country tunes (including Stand By Your Man, 9 to 5, Harper Valley PTA, and more), this show promises a hilarious, foot-stomping good time.

  Playing the determined and spirited characters of Angela, Darlene and Sue Ellen, are Lori Lee, Maggie Carter, and Leslie Hendon —three women with melodious, harmonious, and breathtaking voices, who will dazzle you with their talent.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $12 for under 18s,

and can be purchased on line at www.tltinfo.org, or by calling 828-859-2466.



Cancer Warning Signs:

Our Role in Early Detection

with

Savannah Hightower, AGAC-NP

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Saluda Center

  Our first education program of the new season is on the subject "Cancer Warning Signs: Our Role in Early Detection". Our presenter is Savannah Hightower, Nurse Practitioner with the Oncology and Infusion Clinic at St. Luke's Hospital. We will gather at the Saluda Center, 64 Greenville Street, at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 20, for this vitally important program.

Stress and the 70+ Body

The older we are, the more damage chronic stress can cause to our health. But older adults can develop a superpower that keeps its harmful effects at bay.

  With age, our bodies react more intensely to stress; its effects on our health can become more toxic; and, once triggered, our bodies take longer to return to baseline. And while, as older adults, we may have fewer moments of acute stress—those onetime episodes of tension, confrontation or fright that are an inevitable part of modern life—we are more apt to be faced with chronic challenges like illness, financial insecurity or caregiving situations that can repeatedly trigger stressful reactions over the span of years, even decades. But there is good news too. For while age may erode our natural defenses against stress, it also endows us with powerful new weapons with which to fight back. 

WHY WE STRESS LESS 

Polls consistently show that as an older adult, you are simply better at handling stressful situations than your younger cohorts. A 2020 AARP poll found that while 38 percent of those in their 40s reported being “highly stressed,” older respondents seemed to have more resiliency: Thirty-three percent of those in their 50s, 18 percent of people in their 60s and just 13 percent of adults 70 and older said they had high stress levels. 

WHAT’S GOING ON HERE?

Simply put, the older we are, the more adept we are at navigating away from potential stressful situations. Older adults possess three assets in greater abundance than younger people: life experience, self-knowledge and time perspective. “Older people are more likely to choose to disengage from minor problems, understanding that it’s really not worth it to get upset about the small stuff. And older adults are much more likely to focus their energies on important relationships with close friends and family, and less on peripheral acquaintances.

WHEN STRESS WON’T RELENT 

So yes, we grownups have developed techniques for coping with acutely stressful moments—flashes of anger, approaching danger, even the onset of a pandemic. But stress remains an aggressive health foe for us, due in large part to more chronic forms of stress, and the ongoing drumbeat of health concerns, the pressures of caring for ailing relatives, and the increased anxiety around living on a “fixed” income are frequent challenges for older adults.

RELEASE VALVES 

Natural ways to tamp down the stress effect 

  Ask for help. If you are experiencing stress around your finances, for example, ask a professional or someone you trust to sit down with you and work out a budget. “Financial planning is not part of stress management,” Kirsch says. “But accepting that you need to do it is.” 

  Take stress breaks. “To charge your phone, you have to plug it in,” says Kirsch. “To charge your brain, you have to unplug it.” Look for opportunities to stop multitasking. “When you sit down to eat breakfast, just concentrate on enjoying breakfast. Don’t plan the day.” 

  Use the quieting reflex. Smile—inwardly—to signal to your body that all is well. Then take one deep breath. “Visualize hot air coming up through the bottom of your feet, through your body, and filling your lungs.” Then exhale as you follow this sequence in reverse.

By Oliver Broudy

AARP Magazine

Looking ahead to October, SLIP is organizing a group excursion to Lake Lure

on Wednesday afternoon, October 18, for a delightful hour-long Lake Lure Boat Tour.

Stay tuned for an opportunity to sign up for this fun event.

Gentle yin yoga community class has moved to the Laughing Elephant (LEY)

Thursdays at 9 a.m.

Info - Cassandra @

(864) 326-8923

Laughing Elephant Yoga

1171 Spartanburg Highway

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-595-9747

laughingelephantyoga.com

Mountain Karate

Authentic Traditional Karate

Adults

Kids - Ages 6-10

Seniors - Ages 60 and Up

For information on classes Contact Jeff Brooks at

828 699-0909 or

mountainkarate@gmail.com or

visit MountainKarateNC.com

Mountain Karate

54 Carolina Avenue

Saluda Presbyterian Church

Tai Chi and Qigong Classes



Weekly Tai Chi and Qigong Classes are held in the activity building of the Saluda Presbyterian Church located at 54 Carolina Avenue.

Tai Chi class is every Tuesday evening at 6pm and Qigong class is every Thursday morning at 10am.

No Tai Chi Class on Tuesday September 19

Beginners and newcomers are welcome at both classes.

For more information contact Rob Bruce at 828-435-0816

or rbtbrc@yahoo.com. Donations are requested and appreciated.

Saluda Acupuncture

Asha Woo, LAc

48 E. Main Street #200 - by appointment only

Gentle, heart-based acupuncture and bodywork that helps reset the nervous system, relax the body, reduce pain and inflammation, and increase clarity of mind. Helpful and supportive for many health conditions but no need to have “a problem or condition” as acupuncture can tune up your whole system so you can feel more alive and present to meet the day. Modalities include acupuncture, acupressure, cupping, moxibustion and sound healing with tuning forks and song.

To learn more, please visit saludaacupuncture.com

Or reach out to asha@saludaacupuncture.com

Deb Dunn is a physical therapist and owner of [Re]Living Performance - a PT and wellness practice that is all about helping you to achieve your goals on your terms. She has mobile and gym-based options to cover it all - from physical therapy to rehabilitate an injury to performance improvement to help you move better.

All visits are one-on-one, tailored to your specific needs, and include everything from soft tissue work and dry needling, to technique assessment and exercise programming.

Call or text 561-504-6511 to schedule your free phone consult!

Meditation/Self Exploration Group



Meets every Tues at 5:30pm

at WNC Functional Health

711 S. Grove Street, Ste B

Hendersonville, NC

Topics include, but not limited to:

• ·origins of stress
• ·meditation -practice and purpose
• ·who are you?
• ·conditioning and its roots
• ·understanding ourselves more deeply
• ·understanding fears/anxiety/stress and breaking out
• ·recognizing negative drivers in your life
• ·what is your purpose?
• ·feelings/emotions, what are they

For additional Information Contact

Frank Trombetta, 828-388-1794

Our Doors Are Open!

Saluda Skin Care opens its doors September 1st.

Leah Owens Licensed Esthetician will be offering her skincare services including Chemical Peels, Hydrafacials,Lipo Cavitation, Microdermabrasions and lots more.

She will also be offering her own line of prescription level skin care products.

Enjoy The Glow!

Call or text Leah @ 803-795-9414 to make an appointment.

Yoga Basics with Morgan  

Date: 9/23/2023 - 10/14/23

Time: 12:00 pm- 2:00 pm

Cost: $140

Looking to deepen your practice and understanding of yoga? Then join Morgan for Yoga Basics!

Yoga Basics is a well-rounded look at the fundamentals of yoga. The discussion topics, yoga sequences, meditations, and breathing practices are simple and accessible for those completely new to yoga, while offering a deeper understanding to those who are exploring their practice further.

You will:

learn safe and accurate alignment

discover new ways to make yoga poses feel good in YOUR body

increase flexibility, mindfulness, and overall mind-body connection

learn the essentials needed to feel empowered to show up to any yoga class

A comprehensive workbook with the poses, sequences and breathwork is provided.

Autumnal Equinox with Suzi Johnson  

Date: 9/23/2023

Time: 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm

Cost: $35 Self Investment, Early Bird Pricing of $30 valid through 9/2

The word “equinox” comes from Latin and means “equal night,” referring to the12-hour day and 12-hour night that occurs only on the two equinox days of the year. Where there is balance created all over the planet, as day and night are approximately equal, the masculine and feminine are balanced, and there is a balance between light and dark creating a supportive and harmonizing energy for all.

It is a meaningful time of year to honor the harvest. Whether that be a "real" harvest of the things planted in your garden or the harvest of efforts and intentions for your life path that you set earlier in the year.

It is the time of year that we set up our internal space and make room for what’s to come in the next year. When we clear our internal ground in the fall, we go into dormancy/hibernation and become creative, but not by doing. But by becoming quiet and listening to what is trying to emerge from within us.

Allow your mind and heart to open to the healing sound and vibrations of gong. Included are movement, breathwork, meditation, and gong.

“In equinox, the day and night are of equal length. In life, we should also aim for balance between work and rest, giving and receiving, and activity and restfulness.” Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Call us at 828-595-9747 or email us at info@leyogawnc.com for more info.

Laughing Elephant Yoga

1171 Spartanburg Highway

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-595-9747

laughingelephantyoga.com

Fundraiser for Maui

Saluda Moon Glass Studio is hosting an evening to benefit Maui and those affected by the devastating wildfires.

100 percent of the donations will be going to the Maui Strong Fund, a locally based group that is helping the residents of Maui directly. It will be a night of entertainment, including Hendersonville Ukulele Group (HUG) and many opportunities to donate.  

   Bring your own beverages and a lawn chair. There will be some light goodies to munch on.

Sept 15, 6:30 - 8:00

Bring your friends, spread the word.

Saluda Moon Glass Studio

24 West Main Street

Saluda

For questions Call 828-749-0033

Call for Historical Information on the Railroad!

Ellie Varn is a rising Senior at George Washington University working on her history thesis concerning the convict labor used to build the railroad in the 1870s. Anyone with family stories, old diaries, photos, books, documents, folklore, songs, or any information about the construction of the railroad, your knowledge is a valuable part of this research!

Please contact Ellie at eliasvarn@gmail.com.

All information shared will be cited in the paper and will be

 accredited to the contributing individual.

Thank you,

Ellie

George Washington University Senior

News from the

Visitors Center

Did You Know?

We will soon begin to see the leaves change color. Do you know why this happens? Leaves of deciduous trees lose their green color in Autumn due, not to changing weather, but to shorter, cooler days and longer nights. A chemical called chlorophyll that causes the leaf’s green color, fades away because of reduced sunlight, less nutrients and less water revealing the vivid colors we all love to see in the Fall. Poplar trees in our area will be the first to reveal their bright yellow leaves followed by the red and orange of the Maple. Other tree varieties add to the display and finally, the mighty Oak, which is the last to show color begins to change. So, when will this happen for us in 2023?   Peak Leaf season for our Blue Ridge Mountains will be toward the end of October marking a very busy time for the town of Saluda.

We would like to welcome the new owners and the re-opening of the Green River Barbecue Restaurant!

  There are many activities going on in our area in September. Those activities are posted in the Visitor Center. If you have events or activities that you would like to post in the Visitor Center, please send them or email them to Lynn Casey at caseysaluda@gmail.com

  The Visitor Center, located at 20 W. Main Street, has a nice open room with information about Saluda and the surrounding area and two ADA-compliant restrooms. The Center features a slideshow created by the Saluda Historical Society that highlights Saluda’s history.

The center is operated by an all-volunteer staff and all operating expenses are split equally between the Saluda Downtown Foundation, Saluda Business Association, and the Saluda Tourism Development Authority.

Additionally, we’d like to invite visitors and residents alike to visit the Center to learn about Saluda’s Historic walks or scenic drives, get hiking trail maps and area maps. We also have “Things to do in Saluda” list, restaurant menus, lodging choices and a variety of business pamphlets.We continue to put out a call for more volunteers for short shifts to provide information and keep the facility clean and organized. The shifts are easy and fun, you meet nice people, and you will be properly trained before starting. Please consider volunteering or just drop by during hours to say hello! We would like to welcome our newest volunteer, Brenda Morris. Welcome Brenda!

If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about the Visitor Center please contact Lynn Casey at caseysaluda@gmail.com.

Pop-Up Pantry

Summer is a busy time at the Pantry. As part of the Farm to Neighbor program, our local farmers are delivering abundant fresh vegetables and fruits for our shoppers.  This program was highlighted in the July issue of Saluda Lifestyles. Summer brings more residents to Saluda, many of whom volunteer during this time.  Summer also means MANNA has more fresh produce that they provide. We are thankful to all who help us each Tuesday as we prepare the Pantry for our shoppers.

 Every Tuesday throughout the summer an outside table full of beautiful summer bouquets catches everyone’s eye. The Saluda Garden Club has been making this donation each week for several years now. Members gather as their summer flowers bloom to make these bouquets for Pantry shoppers. With an increase in the number of families who need our services this year, the Garden Club met the challenge making enough bouquets for each shopper.  A special thanks to Susan Casey who has been providing the largest donation of cut flowers for bouquets each Tuesday. Patty Martin sits outside and welcomes shoppers with her big smile as she gives bouquets to shoppers as they leave. Shoppers are delighted to have these flowers and Patty is guaranteed to receive smiles and thanks in return.

Thanks to the Garden Club for the beautiful flowers given to us every summer. A spectacular bouquet promises to bring joy to anyone’s day, something the Garden Club knew and wanted to share with our shoppers. Colorful abundant flowers carry symbolic meanings of happiness. Thank you, Saluda Garden Club, for bringing happiness to shoppers of the Pop-Up Pantry and for those who just happen to pass by.

“Happiness held is the seed; Happiness shared is the flower.” – John Harrigan

More information about the Pantry can be found at our website saludapantry@gmail.com. 

Donations are most appreciated and can be mailed to

Pop-Up Pantry, P. O. Box 428, Saluda, NC 28773

or you can donate using the “Donate” link found at our website.

Mary Pipher wrote:

"Over time, the library became my church and

reading became my way of understanding the world.  

I built myself from books."

Mary Pipher graduated in Cultural Anthropology from the University of California at Berkeley in 1969 and received her Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska in Clinical Psychology in 1977. She was a Rockefeller Scholar in Residence at Bellagio and has received two American Psychological Association Presidential Citations, one of which she returned to protest psychologists’ involvement in enhanced interrogations at Guantánamo and other black sites.

Mary was born in the Ozarks and grew up in rural Nebraska. As a girl she liked reading, writing, swimming, being outdoors and talking to her friends and family. She still enjoys these activities. She is also a community organizer and activist for many causes. She lives in Nebraska with her husband Jim.

Pipher is the author of 11 books including 4 New York Times bestsellers including Reviving Ophelia and Women Rowing North: Navigating Life’s Currents and Flourishing As We Age. Her latest book is A Life in Light.



Claire Has Returned From Italy

We hope you read Claire Thompson’s report on her trip that was published in the July mid-month Saluda Lifestyles. Claire says such trips are life changing. We will have two teenagers from Abruzzo coming to Saluda in the summer of 2024 and will be looking for folks to get involved in helping them explore our area. More to come on that.

Learn About Future Student Exchange Trips

There will be a presentation by Claire Thompson this fall where she will report on her trip to Italy and show pictures.  We hope the community will attend and particularly hope families who have children interested in being our next summer exchange student will attend. We are waiting to get the schedule from Claire.



New Website for Saluda Elementary

Stephanie Fletcher, one of the teachers who went to Saluda in April to visit and learn about Carunchio Elementary, has created a website to be shared between the two elementary schools to further enable students to connect and learn about the cultures of another country. It has information about Carunchio and other Italian cites, Italian life, architecture, foods, etc. It has lesson plans and projects for the teachers and children. Saluda Sister City will provide additional information to help expand the website to cover traditions and culture of other countries as well.

One Room Available for June 2024 Flower Festival in Carunchio

Join fellow Saludians and friends on this great trip, all-inclusive except for airfare. Cost is $2,500 per person.  Complete information available from Sister City.

For information contact Judy Thompson at jdt@JDThompsonLaw.com



"Harmonizing Dreams: The Inspiring Journey of Bob and Linda Whitaker's Musical Haven in the Mountains"  

  In a tale of entrepreneurial success, Bob and Linda Whitaker embarked on a remarkable venture. Their vision was clear: to create an exceptional entertainment venue that would resonate with music lovers everywhere. With unwavering determination, they set out to build a splendid 12,000-square-foot music hall nestled amidst the serene beauty of a rural mountain setting.and

  According to Bob Whitaker, most people who visited the venue came to dance, while others came to enjoy the good bands. The place was known for its good, clean atmosphere, ensuring that everyone had a great time without any worries.

  The Jamboree (first name give to the establishment), stands alone on a hill in a gravel parking lot off Friendship Church Road in Saluda, attracting people from North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. Bob Whitaker, who used to call square dances in his spare time, had the dream, the land, and the perfect partner, his wife, Linda, to make the venture successful.

  With a passion for music and a good ear, Bob Whitaker had a talent for selecting great bands, many of which came from around Greenville and Spartanburg, playing various genres like country, beach, rock 'n' roll, and top 40 tunes.

  The Jamboree, also known as the "Party Place," opened in 2005 after the Whitakers invested their dream, $550,000, and determination into the project. They built the Jamboree on their own land, using local workers and materials, always ensuring high quality during the year and a half of construction. The result was a remarkable facility perfectly suited for dancing, music, entertainment, and events.

  The building featured a 40-foot-by-20-foot stage with insulated walls for better acoustics and pine wood paneling for enhanced sound. The 7,000-square-foot area, including the stage, bar, and dance floor, was referred to as the auditorium.

  Despite its size, accommodating up to 1,000 guests, most Saturday nights drew around 100 people, a mix of regulars and newcomers. The Jamboree's popularity extended to private events as well, with people renting the venue for weddings, class reunions, fundraising events, and corporate parties.

  Bob Whitaker's genuine enjoyment of meeting and getting to know the guests made the Jamboree even more special. He knew the names of most regular attendees and their backgrounds, always making everyone feel welcome.

  The Whitakers took pride in maintaining a clean and inviting environment. During holidays, they decorated the place with Christmas trees and wreaths, and for weddings and special events, they covered tables in white.

  Though initially considered to be a square dance and bluegrass venue, the Whitakers had to adapt and diversify when those genres failed to attract customers. They successfully evolved by hiring country, beach, and rock 'n' roll bands, and now the Jamboree is known as an upscale, classy, country facility.

  Bob and Linda Whitaker's dedication and attention to detail in creating the Saluda Mountain Jamboree (now known as “The Party Place”) paid off, making it the perfect spot for an enjoyable time in Saluda.

  Having perfected the art of entertainment in their large building perched on a hill in Saluda, Bob and Linda Whitaker leave behind a legacy of joy and community connection. After a fulfilling run and substantial contributions to the Saluda community, the Whitakers have decided to retire, passing on the baton of this cherished venue to someone ready to pen the next chapter of its story.

  As the music hall goes up for sale, it presents a golden opportunity for an aspiring entrepreneur or passionate individual to continue fostering the vibrant spirit of this beloved establishment. For those interested in learning more about this exciting prospect, Amy Wood can be reached at 828-713-2227 or via email at amywood@lookingglassrealty.com. As the baton is passed, the future of this cherished venue eagerly awaits new creative hands to shape its continued success within the heart of the Saluda community.



Submitted by Looking Glass Realty

Free Digital Marketing Seminar for Saluda-Area Businesses

In today’s world, getting as close as you can to the top of Page 1 of Internet search results is critically important and valuable. Fortunately, there are 5 proven ways to improve your results at no cost and requiring only about 15 minutes a week.

The Digital Marketing Success seminar offered to Saluda-area businesses at no charge will show you how.

“These techniques work. We learned them from Gary Heisey (seminar presenter) and we were amazed by the simple yet highly effective, and free, techniques he teaches. We highly recommend this seminar if you want to improve your page ranking!” — Jay and Joel, Saluda Inn.

The program is being offered to all Saluda-area businesses, including vacation rental property owners at no cost.

Location: Saluda Senior Center (64 Greenville St.)

Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 

Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Cost: There is No Cost to attend thanks to a sponsorship by the Saluda TDA (Tourism Development Authority) for the benefit of all Saluda-area businesses.

Mark your calendars and reserve your spot now as space is limited.

Register today at https://forms.gle/tbkypEsEKAvKePXC6

or call Scott Cardais at 704-661-5393 for more information.

WALKS IN THE WOODS

September 3 - Vaugh’s Creek Walk this 1.7-mile out and back trail near Tryon NC. This trail follows the creak featuring a small waterfall, native flora and fauna, a Native American marker tree, and a large culvert at the end of the trail.

September 17 - Green River Game Lands Wilderness Cove Experience a walk through the wildlife fields in the Green River Game and near the Wilderness Cove campground. The 1.25 out and back transverses the fields leading to the remnant of an 1800 log cabin and then to Bradley Creek.

October 1 - Saluda Mountain/Palmetto A quiet, moderate out and back walk of approximately 3-miles, 2-hours. This trail will take us to Heatherly Heights Road, with some switch backs and stairs, and back down again. Parking is on the left side of the road at the SC state line.

Walkers meet at the parking lot of the Saluda Library at 2 pm. A SCLT member will keep you aware of the terrain of the trail and share their insights about the history, flora, and fauna of the area.

Prepare for each walk with comfortable shoes, a walking stick, water, and a snack. Feel free to bring your field guides and a camera. Please provide any pertinent medical history to your guide. Many of these hikes will access private property. SCLT has obtained the owners' permission to allow you to access these areas that are normally not available to the public.

  Call ahead to determine whether the hike will welcome four-footed companions.

For more information contact

the SCLT office (828) 749-1560

info@saludaclt.org

Henry's Nature Center

The columns being constructed at the entrance of Henry's Nature Center along 176 toward Hendersonville will be the supports for the metal work archway featuring turtles, Henry's favorite animal.

The mission of Henry’s Nature Center is:

Inspiring present and future generations to enjoy, protect, and live in harmony with

nature by. . .

● providing trails, gardens and points of interest for exploration,

● raising awareness of our relationship to nature,

● offering space for a variety of educational activities to enhance appreciation and

stewardship of our environment.

YOUR MEMBERSHIP MATTERS!

We'd love to have you join us as a SCLT member.  Our members provide vital volunteer and financial support in our mission of preserving Saluda’s rural small-town character by protecting its unique natural heritage.  Just click on this link for more information: https://saludaclt.org/membership

SCLT Board Meeting is scheduled for

September 6th at 4:00.

 Please contact the office for specifics.

Please keep Twin Lakes in mind when planning events in the coming year. This outdoor venue can be reserved for birthdays, weddings, and other special events.

SCLT appreciates support from the Saluda Fund at the Polk County Community Foundation.



Please feel free to contact us about any of our projects by calling our office at 828-749-1560 and leaving a message. We will return your call promptly. Or send an email to info@saludaclt.org. We look forward to your comments and suggestions.

www.saludaclt.org

Engrave your summer memories and remember loved ones on a Pace Park Paver.

Our engraver is now officially licensed to engrave Military Emblems on your Paver. 

Purchase a paver for those you love or in memory of loved ones.

Pavers for Pace Park is a community fund raiser to support the completion of public restrooms in this pocket park on Main Street. The Park is in the alley by M. A. Pace General Store and is the location of a Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Interpretation Sign and public restrooms.

  Bricks are $50 & $60 with one clip-art payable to City of Saluda. You may have three lines of copy with a maximum of 15 letters per line.

Forms can be obtained from City Hall, City of Saluda website, or can be requested from Catherine Ross at carnc@charter.net or 828-749-3534. Applications can be sent to City of Saluda, PO Box 248, Saluda, NC 28773.

Contact Catherine Ross for gift cards to be sent.



Saluda Historic Depot’s 8^th Annual Golf Tournament

We are already planning for the 8^th Annual SHD Golf Tournament. Mark your calendar for October 9^th at beautiful Bright’s Creek, a Tom Fazio-designed golf course located in the Blue Ridge Mountain community of Mill Springs, NC. The tournament will include 18 teams of four players. Registration fee will be $175 per player and includes green fee, cart, lunch, goodie bags and award’s dinner. 

  Registration is easy by visiting SaludaHistoricDepot.com and clicking under Events. You can download the entry application, print the form and send to savesaludadepot@gmail.com. There is a PayPal option to pay with a credit card. You can also send completed forms and payment to Saluda Historic Depot, P.O. Box 990, Saluda, NC 28773. Registration deadline is September 20, 2021. You can also sign up as a sponsor of this event until September 7 on the same website. For more information on registering, please contact Bruce.Hunt190@gmail.com.

All proceeds go to support the Saluda Historic Depot and Museum.

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Where are your used books?? We are now accepting paperback fiction book donations and newer hardback books copyrighted in 2021 or later at the Saluda Historic Depot.

  Books for Good is a used book store located at 50 Heritage Park Drive in Fletcher, NC. The store supports more than 100 charities and the Saluda Historic Depot is one of those charities. Please continue to donate your gently used books by calling Nita High at 828-747-8692 or by dropping off books at the depot.

Volunteers Needed

Do you love trains, antiques, rail history, or are you just a history buff? If you have two hours a week or a month to talk to people from all over the country, come join us at the Saluda Historic Depot and Museum as a docent and tour guide. Training will be provided along with the fact that you will be working with a great group of people who share a common interest---promoting the town of Saluda, its history and the history of the railroad. If you are interested in volunteering, call or text NitaHigh at 828-747-8692.    

Saluda September Train Tales Features Swiss Born, Roland Stadelmann

The Saluda Historic Depot volunteers are excited to welcome Roland Stadelmann as guest speaker for Saluda Train Tales on September 29^th. His presentation topic is the Gotthard Tunnel and Railway, Switzerland: WHY DO WE CARE?

  Roland Stadelmann, Swiss born and now a resident of Gramling South Carolina, Roland began his enthusiasm for trains at age 8 He lived in Switzerland, Germany, and Belgium, and has traveled by rail through Switzerland, Germany, Lichtenstein, Austria, Hungary, France, Italy, Belgium, and the Czech Republic.

  Roland models miniature trains in O, HO, and N-scale. Professionally, he is the President, CEO and owner of Foothills Financial Group, Inc. with offices in Tryon, NC, and Landrum, SC. He has been in the financial services industry for over 27 years.

  Saluda Train Tales will be held on the evening of Friday, September 29.  

The program begins at 7PM and doors will open at 6:30PM. 

Thomas The Tank Engine Celebrates his 78^th Birthday

Thomas the Tank Engine was created by Wilbert Vere Awdry in a series of children’s books in 1945. Since Thomas is 78 years old, he is quite frail. Located on the Depot deck, poor Thomas has suffered repeated damage due to youngsters climbing on top of the engine. We want Thomas to remain next to the Depot and we are requesting that people treat him with care. After all, he is an old man. Please take advantage of the photo opportunity and allow your children to sit inside the cab rather than climbing on top of the cab or engine. Thank you for your cooperation and wish old Thomas a happy birthday when you visit him. The Thomas Rules and The History of Thomas the Tank Engine are posted near Thomas. Take time to read about Thomas’ long life.  

We not only sell ice cream and gifts in the Sweet Shoppe, we also sell Carpenter Bee Traps. Two of our volunteers are hand making the traps and we should have an ample supply this spring. So, stop by the SHD Sweet Shoppe, have an ice cream and purchase a Carpenter Bee Trap for $25. 

All proceeds go to maintaining the Saluda Historic Depot and Museum.



We’re Vlogging! Please like, share and subscribe!

  Onsite vlogging is a great way to learn about historical places and interesting people who once lived in Saluda and who left an indelible footprint behind. Our most recent video was filmed at the historic Macedonia Baptist Church on July 9, 2023. As it stands today, the church is the original church, but it has been renovated and modernized. It is located off Macedonia Road, which traces its history to the old drovers’ trails of western NC. Many of the founding family members are buried in this cemetery. Located in Henderson County, Macedonia Baptist Church was organized in 1898. The first pastor was Reverend William Henry Jones, who preached for 64 years and is buried directly at the rear of the church. It is said that he requested to be buried as close to the pulpit of this church as possible once he passed, thus the location of his grave at the very rear of the church. Charter member surnames were Fletcher, Williams, Revis, Arledge, Guice, Staton, Gordon and Wagener. The cemetery contains a large number of Guice family members.

In this video we paused to recognize the following individuals who are either buried in the church cemetery or are connected in some way to the people buried there: Rev. William Henry Jones, Zoro Guice, Sr., Sidney Guice, Joseph Hoge Stephenson, Minnie May Guice Stephenson, William Dockery "Dock" Guice, Ella Heatherly Guice, Walter Stephenson, Joseph "Raymond" Stephenson, Sr., Joseph Raymond "Joe" Stephenson, Jr., Mintie Guice Pace, Dulas Guice, and more.

Filmed and produced by Cindy Stephenson Tuttle for the Historic Saluda Committee, you can view by going to https://youtu.be/z8tUfbJ-R9k or visit our YouTube page at www.youtube.com/@HistoricSaludaNC.

River Dog Run

September is the meteorological start of Fall, and we hope it holds true! Fall is the beginning of a magical time to be in Saluda and it is the start of a lot of activities; our wonderful elementary school is bustling, and leaves are starting to change colors (dependent on the weather, of course.) It is time to start thinking about the changing of the season with shorter days and lower temperatures. This transitional month offers us a nice segway into cool and is still busy! The summer crowds turn into folks looking forward to the cool mountain air.

Our pillows move from the porch into the living room or den but still fit perfectly. Our “Queen of Quite a Lot” works well on your sofa and “Relax You’re at the Lake” sits happily anywhere since the lake does not move even if the pillow does. “Mountains are the Cathedrals where I Practice my Religion” works indoors or out and our crewel work and hand painted pillow can freshen up any room.

  We have new lamps in singles or pairs to lighten up a room. Check out our tall new pair with remarkably interesting shades! We also have singles (also known as ‘only children’) with chenille shades; remember the bedspread made from chenille yarn? It works well on lamp shades too thanks to our creative owner!

  A big seller of the summer has been our rompers! Crafted by a local seamstress, these “aprons” (as they were originally called) have come out of the kitchen and onto the streets of Saluda. With a tee shirt and leggings, they have been a cool dressing respite from the heat. For cooler weather they are perfect with a long sleeve shirt or sweater.

  Our locally produced Muddy Llama pottery is always popular for a home; yours or someone else’s! Apple Pie for Two is coming into season as Blueberry Cobbler rolls on! Mushroom Quiche is always a hit and the Baked Brie dish is perfect for entertaining. We can even add to the recipe with our own Baked Brie with Pecans and Kahlua!

  Come in and see what appeals to you! This in-between season is a fun time to be in Saluda. But then Saluda is fun anytime!

River Dog Run is open 7 days a week. Open Monday-Saturday 11AM to 5Pm and Sunday noon to 4PM, we are more available than ever this year! Located at 46 East Main in Saluda, we are also available by appointment. For questions, please contact 828-551-1461.

Well-mannered four-legged friends are always welcome and will receive a “snack!” Water bowl outside if they just want to window shop!



As the vibrant shades of summer begin to soften into the rich and reflective hues of autumn, September invites us to partake in a seasonal transition filled with elegance and allure.

Our mountains are now adorned with the first whispers of fall's embrace, casting a magical glow that inspires both heart and palate. The air turns cooler, and the scent of fallen leaves blends with the remaining warmth of summer days. As we prepare to bid farewell to summer's exuberance, we welcome you to explore the flavors of this transitional time with us. Our September menu highlights the bounty of the harvest, featuring fresh apples, savory squashes, and the rich textures of locally-sourced autumnal ingredients.

Come enjoy the tastes of a season shifting gracefully from the abundance of summer to the richness of fall, as we gather together to celebrate life, love, and the sublime pleasure of a shared meal. Your table awaits at our oasis amid the changing seasons. See you soon!



The Purple Onion Hours

Monday 11-3 & 5-9

Tuesday CLOSED

Wednesday CLOSED

Thursday 11-3 & 5-9

Friday 11-3 & 5-9

Saturday 11-3 & 5-9

Sunday 11-3

New S.P.O.T. Hours

Monday - Wednesday CLOSED

Thursday 4-9

Friday 4-9

Saturday 12 -9

Sunday 4-9

September Closure

Thank you all for such a wonderful summer! After those long, hot days, we’ll be taking a few days off for some rest, relaxation, and revitalization. We will be closed at both The Purple Onion and The S.P.O.T. September 17th - 21st (Sunday-Thursday) for Staff Appreciation.

The S.P.O.T. Barkarita Party

Friday, September 15th - 4pm-9pm

Saturday, September 16th 12pm-9pm

Join us for fun at our Barkarita party with a doggy photo booth, puptails, margaritas and tacos. Enjoy our SPOTed Dog Margarita with all proceeds going to BRHS and your pup can enjoy a free watermelon puptail with donation of dog or cat food or cash donation to BRHS.

The Purple Onion Doggy Lunch

Saturday September 16th – 11am until 3pm

10% of lunch will benefit BRHS

Mewdlic’s has some exciting things in store for this fall! 

Mark your calendars for Nostalgia Courtyard's Oktoberfest on October 8th from 3-7pm. There will be live music, German food, art vendors, corn hole, and, of course, a bier garden. 

Also, this fall Mewdlic’s will be launching a wine club with tastings, special offers and more! 

Check our social media posts for more details on the Oktoberfest event and the wine club.

Make Mewdlic's your one stop shop for locally roasted coffee, loose leaf tea, craft beer, a variety of wines and gift items. Enjoy in the shop, take to Wildflour Bakery during lunch or pizza night, stroll the Nostalgia Courtyard or take home with you to have later. Drink local, shop local at Mewdlics. Don’t forget we are open late on Wednesday and Fridays for pizza night until 8pm! You never know there might also be live music. On Fridays we now offer a free wine tasting from 5pm- 7pm.



 Follow our Facebook and Instagram pages @mewdlics to keep updated

on the happening at the shop. If you are interested in hosting an event

at in our space come by or email us at mewdlic@gmail.com



"Everything I know, I learned from dogs." –Nora Roberts

My Wonderful Dogs!

My companions on this glorious journey.

Kaya was adopted from Foothills in August 2019, she just turned five years old. My heart.

Please consider rescuing or adopting, if you decide to bring an animal into your family.

Foothills Humane Society

LO was dumped here in Saluda in 2020 and found her way to us. She is our unstoppable tank, running full speed into every blessed day. She turned 4 years old on November 1st!

We have so much to learn from these amazing animals.

There is a great group of dogs and companions who meet on Sunday mornings at 10:00am, at the Saluda Dog Park. Come join the pups and some people too.