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In the wake of Hurricane Helene, many beloved Asheville and Buncombe County businesses have been deeply affected by the storm. While the community comes together to rebuild, you can lend a helping hand from afar by shopping at these businesses' online stores or contributing to fundraising efforts.

Local, independent businesses are the heart of Asheville, home to growers who are artists and artists whose work grows. Thought leaders and thought provokers, musicians and storytellers, entrepreneurs and educators, foodies and beer lovers, hippies, healers, adventurers, creators and innovators. We craft and brew and paint and carve, handcrafted by real hands. Real hands that need a helping hand. And a hug.

Your support sustains the deeply-rooted culture that makes the Asheville area so special. Every purchase counts—thank you for standing with us. If you want to do more, consider donating directly to the Always Asheville Fund and other local, large-scale impact funds and relief organizations.

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Europa
Retail

Europa

Europa offers unique gifts imported from almost 20 countries
Susan McDonough Jewelry
Arts

Susan McDonough Jewelry

Fine Craft Jewelry made in the mountains of WNC by Goldsmith Susan McDonough
DJ's Pickles
Food & Drink

DJ's Pickles

DJ’s Pickles is an artisan pickling company based out of Asheville, NC that manufactures small-batch, chef-crafted pickles with a variety of fresh produce brined with unique flavor profiles and inspired by the rich agricultural community of western North Carolina.
embellish asheville
Retail

embellish asheville

Collective representing over 60 small and independent makers of jewelry, bags, accessories and gifts
Dreaming of the Sea Fabrics, Home Decor & More
Retail

Dreaming of the Sea Fabrics, Home Decor & More

Designer quilting cotton, handmade and unique gifts and decor
Apothepurity
Retail

Apothepurity

Organic body product + beeswax candle company on a mission to inspire people to live a more natural lifestyle
Curio
Retail

Curio

Locally owned destination for toys & gifts for the cute & curious
Rachel Crochets
Arts

Rachel Crochets

Crocheted pieces and art
Hygge Markets
Retail

Hygge Markets

Small market/gallery specializing in fun European ingredients and local art
The Reynolds Mansion
Lodging

The Reynolds Mansion

The Reynolds Mansion is an Asheville bed and breakfast that is also a historic North Carolina landmark, built in 1847.
The Doula of Entrepreneurship
Services

The Doula of Entrepreneurship

One-on-one virtual course and workbook called "How to Eradicate Fear- A Guide for Entrepreneurs"
Maya Sozer
Arts

Maya Sozer

Art made from natural materials that echo the organic movements of the natural world
The Times Bar
Food & Drink

The Times Bar

Chandelier-lit, vintage-style coffee and cocktail bar in a historic building
Horse and Hero
Arts

Horse and Hero

Local independent art gallery representing over 100 artists and makers
Asheville Music School
Arts

Asheville Music School

Offering music lessons, student bands, summer camps, scholarships and community outreach
RAD Farmers Market
Farms & Farmer's Markets

RAD Farmers Market

The only year-round weekday farmers market in the Asheville area
Jeff Snell Fine Art
Arts

Jeff Snell Fine Art

Dynamic and unique paintings on canvas and hand-crafted acoustic guitars
The Inverse
Arts

The Inverse

Hand-crafted bags and wallets made from repurposed leather
Matcha Nude
Food & Drink

Matcha Nude

Matcha with a unique blend of affordability, exceptional taste, and a focus on sustainability
Cathy Nichols
Arts

Cathy Nichols

Whimsical, narrative paintings, offering a "Storytellers" encaustic painting series of workshops.
Transformation Personal Training
Outdoors & Wellness

Transformation Personal Training

Locally-owned personal training studio in Downtown Asheville
Huli Sue's BBQ and Grill
Food & Drink

Huli Sue's BBQ and Grill

BBQ & Grill serving Texas BBQ, Brisket, fresh fish poke with Hawaiian flavors
Black Dome Mountain Sports
Retail

Black Dome Mountain Sports

Local outdoor outfitter
Mtn Merch
Retail

Mtn Merch

Everything made in Asheville
Leah Duncan
Arts

Leah Duncan

Artist and designer
Clay Magik LLC
Retail

Clay Magik LLC

Nature inspired wearable art and specialty items, created and designed by Wren. Every piece is hand sculpted out of polymer clay
Asheville Community Theatre
Arts

Asheville Community Theatre

Entertaining, engaging and educating the Asheville community since 1946
Namaste in Nature
Outdoors & Wellness

Namaste in Nature

Tours & Retreats that combine Yoga + Hiking + Meditation with Mountains + Waterfalls
Spicewalla
Food & Drink

Spicewalla

Chef-driven spice brand from Meherwan Irani of the award-winning Asheville-based Chai Pani Restaurant Group
The Whale
Food & Drink

The Whale

Craft beer bar pouring brews from around the world
GOLDEN GATE ESOTERAKA
Services

GOLDEN GATE ESOTERAKA

Astrology, Sound Healing and Mystery School
Pirani Life
Retail

Pirani Life

Insulated stackable tumblers designed to make convenience less wasteful
Jaime Byrd Contemporary Art Gallery
Arts

Jaime Byrd Contemporary Art Gallery

Art gallery and painting studio
Little Ray of Light Design, LLC
Arts

Little Ray of Light Design, LLC

Whimsical art is inspired by the wonderful local wildlife in Western North Carolina
Forge Mountain Photography
Services

Forge Mountain Photography

Specializing in proposal and engagement photography
Sophie Paradis
Arts

Sophie Paradis

Fine art painter and craftsman.