Twigs and Leaves was established October 1998 by Kaaren Stoner and David Erickson. The building dates back to 1892, once a hardware store, is the oldest recorded building on Main Street. In March 2007 the gallery was purchased by Carrie and John Keith thus becoming Twigs and Leaves Gallery.
Today, the gallery is home to over 140 primarily regional artists with a primary interest in nature related artwork. Included is wall art (paintings/photography), jewelry, decorative and functional pottery, woodwork, furniture, fabric art and more. All work is handcrafted in the USA.
“Where Art Dances With Nature” ~ the uniqueness and attention to customer service has awarded them “Best Gallery of Haywood County” for 6 years running by readers of Asheville’s Mountain Express. Guests come to visit the mountains of Western North Carolina and take home a memory reflecting the breathtaking Smoky Mountains ~ a piece of art that echoes the wonder of nature.