ashecountycheese.com

Ashe County Cheese is Carolina’s oldest cheese plant;  it has been producing quality cheese since 1930. Located in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, Ashe County Cheese is a favorite of all who live in and visit the High Country.

Tomato Basil 8 oz.
A new favorite, sun-dried tomatoes and basil are added to creamy Monterey Jack creating this beautiful, delicious cheese that is sure to please any plate and palate.

Mountain Cheddar Sharp 8 oz.
Mountain Cheddar is old-fashioned, handcrafted and aged over 9 months. This cheese is a bold and flavorful delight!

Cajun Cheddar Jack 8 oz.
Ashe County Cheese took their famous yellow cheddar and blended it with Cajun seasonings to produce an unique, spicy, not too hot cheese.

Beth Westfall Chocolates can be substituted for Ashe County Cheese in the case that the cheese cannot be refrigerated within 12-24 hours.

Beth Westfall Chocolates, located in the High Country, produces small batch, craft artisan chocolate. Special attention is given to the finest chocolate and ingredients using local and organic ingredients where possible. All chocolate products are produced in a USDA inspected facility in Watauga County.

Silky smooth, Sea Salted Caramel Bon Bons filled with caramel, white chocolate ganache, butter, and cream then wrapped in a dark chocolate shell, are hand decorated with blue accents on top, highlighting the fine quality sea salt that ensures that perfect balance of sweetness.

Fine Chocolate is to be enjoyed by eating small bites to slowly allow the flavors to unfold in the mouth!

Beth Westfall Chocolates can be substituted for Ashe County Cheese in the case that the cheese cannot be refrigerated within 12-24 hours.

appcookieco.com

Appalachian Cookie Company makes cookies the way your grandma’s grandma made them: made from scratch, with real ingredients. It is Appalachian Cookie Company’s goal not only to bake a high quality product, but also to enhance the community through food donations to dozens of Appalachian families each month.

(each cookie serves 2)

Chocolate Chip
Specialty Cookie of the Month
Macadamia Nut White Chocolate
Oatmeal Raisin

peabodyswineandbeer.com

Peabody’s Wine and Beer Shop has offered one of North Carolina’s largest and finest selection of wine and beer, wine accessories, cigars, fine cheeses, luscious chocolates, gourmet food, great service, and party, wedding, and event planning since 1978.  Peabody’s is a Boone staple!

Peabody’s Steel Bottle Opener
This is a heavy duty, beautifully crafted bottle opener, engraved with the Peabody’s logo. This bottle opener will last for a life time and it’s ergo friendly, too!

blueridgeapiaries.com

Beekeeping and honey producers in the Blue Ridge Mountains for four generations, Blue Ridge Apiaries offers spring-harvested honey that can include dozens of floral sources, making this a good choice for those consuming honey for health benefits.

Wildflower Honey  8oz.  (one per basket)
A delicious, unique and authentic blend of organic raw honey.  You simply cannot get more real!

Owned and operated by local Boone couple, Larry and Carla Cole, Appalachian Pepper Company jellies are fast becoming a must have for entertaining in the High Country. Taste the flavors of Appalachia that add a little kick to everything from appetizers, gourmet meat dishes, or even humble biscuits and toast! *** Currently no longer in business, but Boonejour will continue to produce product under their own label. Jellies can also be ordered separately by the case. ***
Habanero Pineapple Jelly (Mild)
Habanero Pineapple is a classic best seller that has taken the High Country by storm melding the subtle flavors of habanero and juicy pineapple.
Habanero Peach Jelly (Medium)
This southern. comfort of a jelly has medium heat, and soft peaches, with a kiss of habanero.  Great with chicken and pork, or even as a unique ice cream topping!
Mountain Cherry Brandy Jelly (No Peppers)
Every jar is bursting with cherries and brandy in equal amounts!

traditionspottery.com

Located in Blowing Rock and Catawba County, Bolick Pottery and Traditions has been a great asset to the High Country artisan market for over 25 years.  Dishwasher and microwave safe, Bolick’s beautiful, handcrafted, and practical pottery is a welcome addition to any home.

Handcrafted Pottery Coffee Mug 8oz. (green with clay Boonejour tag)

harmonyacressoap.com

Harmony Acres Soap Company is a true “family owned and operated” business…kids and all! They are inspired on a daily basis to create amazing natural products that encourage health and healing. Since making their first bar of soap 10 years ago, natural hasn’t just a trend for this family business, it’s a way of life. All products are handmade and natural.

Lavender Fine Natural Bar Soap
Made with organic, unrefined shay butter and the best lavender essential oil. Be prepared to relax while you “get smelly”

Sweet Almond Natural Bar Soap
A customer favorite, Sweet Almond Natural Bar Soap is made from a blend of plant-derived essential oils, including bitter almond and lime to create a very unique and addictive scent!

Lemon Grass Natural Bar Soap
This soap has a clean, sharp citrus aroma that stimulates your mind and wakes you up!  Made with high quality essential oils and lemongrass, this product is great for traveling and for all of your washing needs!

local-lion.com

Owned and operated by Boone’s Josiah and Merideth Davis, the Local Lion is a favorite coffee shop for both locals and vacationers who appreciate freshly roasted, delicious coffee. Local Lion Coffee strives to offer Fair Trade coffee as well as to trade directly with coffee farmers from around the world who incorporate organic growing practices.

House Blend Coffee (Med.)

Sumatra Coffee (Bold)

winetowater.org

CNN Hero, Doc Henley, is a Boone local who founded the NGO Wine to Water. With the goal of providing safe drinking water to some of the millions of men, women, and children, on planet earth who do not have access to clean water, proceeds from each bottle of Wine to Water wine go directly into wells, water filters, reservoir tanks, and training local people to maintain the wells. The Amazon, Cambodia, The Dominican Republic, Haiti, East Africa, and Nepal are some of the places where Wine to Water is providing life giving, clean water.

2014 Wine to Water Chardonnay

2014 Wine to Water Merlot

booneshine.beer

Booneshine Brewing Company is a craft brewery located in beautiful Boone, NC.  This microbrewery, founded in 2015 by two local fishing buddies, both of whom had years of experience in making home craft beer, has quickly become a favorite place to connect with friends and provides a variety of great beer for High Country restaurants and bars.

blowingrockbrewingcompany.com

Blowing Rock Brewing Company began with a single idea—to create a beer that captured the finest qualities of the High Country. In 2007, we set out to make this idea a reality. We believed in the clean mountain water, unique ingredients, and local community of our home. We saw untapped potential for a craft beer unlike any other. The two of us spent nearly five years dedicating ourselves to research, assembling an award-winning team and perfecting signature recipes. In 2013, Blowing Rock Brewing Company opened our first brewery in the heart of historic Blowing Rock

bistroroca.com

Bistro Roca is a Blowing Rock, must go to bistro, for those who love delicious and unique food, a wonderful mountain atmosphere, and friendly service.  This restaurant, located off the beaten path in downtown Blowing Rock, is where the locals go when they want a high-quality lunch or dinner with friends or family.  Bistro Roca is rated at the top of Trip Advisor’s 2017 restaurant recommendations in Blowing Rock, NC.

Gift Certificate ($50)

coyotekitchen.com

Featured in “Our State Magazine” as unselfconsciously hip, Coyote Kitchen specializes in what they call “Southwest Caribbean Soul Food”.  They offer hormone and antibiotic free meat, eco-friendly ocean fishes, savory daily specials, and vegetarian and vegan dining.  Cayote Kitchen was rated one of the best 10 restaurants in Boone by Trip Advisor in 2017.

($25) Gift Certificate