Western NC is a special place for me.

I have many dear friends that live there. Most of them are working artists. These are small business owners that have no way to make a living at this moment. There is deep financial uncertainty for so many. I have set up a GoFund Me below for my soul sister, Julie Merrill. She is a blacksmith, sculptor and jewelry-maker. Born and raised in Hendersonville, we met in college and have been a part of each other's lives ever since. She lives in the Biltmore Village area pictured here. Please consider giving below. Any size donation will help and deeply appreciated. These are tragic and difficult times of financial insecurity for Julie and her family.