Asheville

In Western North Carolina, set among the Blue Ridge Mountains, sits Asheville, a creative center unlike any in the United States. The natural surroundings have shaped generations of local writers, several with strong candidacies for inclusion in the American cannon. Authors from around the globe also have settled in Asheville, drawn by the tranquility, fellowship and truth held within the space. With roots planted deeply in the country’s literary soil and with branches reaching out into the present day, Asheville, North Carolina offers an enriching destination for a Lit Trip.