Opportunities for Browsing Art, Antiques, and Pottery


Come and experience the thrill of discovering the art of nature while staying at our romantic mountain cabins. Brevard, Asheville and Cashiers are surrounded by a lush green forest that has inspired its artists for generations. The region's artisans have primarily manufactured pottery, fiber arts, glass blowing, and metal, but there are many creative artists who have settled here so you will have the opportunity to shop for one-of-a-kind pieces for your collection at one of the galleries located in downtown Brevard. You might also get to learn a few tricks from the artisans who reside close by in the numerous studios that can be easily reached by car.


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Watercolor Painting Class at Meraki Escape


Meraki Escapes guests have the opportunity to take a private watercolor painting class at their cabin or by our waterfall with Linda Sabic of Lindee Art!

First timers may learn the painting challenges such as water to pigment ratio, washes, values in paint, lifting, highlighting, and much more! More experienced painters get the pleasure of deeper instruction. Linda's paintings have been featured on the cover of the Laurel Magazine and have won multiple awards.  Just add to your cart when booking.

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Sculpture Walk


Enjoy a lovely afternoon strolling along Brevard’s Urban Sculpture Walk to view the 20 life-size animals of the region, 1 abstract sculpture, and 3 giant musical instruments created by various artists. Most of these steel, bronze, copper marble and stone sculptures are downtown, some are a bit farther out and may require a short drive. We’ve left a map in the cabin or you can stop by the Visitor Center and pick one up.

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4th Friday Gallery Walk


From April to December, downtown’s 17 galleries and a changing coterie of local merchants extend their hours well into the evening to accommodate shoppers and art aficionados alike. Oftentimes, individual events are accompanied by wine, hors d’oeurvres, and live music. The Art Walk is a great excuse to stroll beneath the street lamps at one of the loveliest times of the day, whet your appetite for a meal at one of the many surrounding restaurants, and maybe find something exceptional to add to your collection. 

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Scenic 276 Arts Corridor


276 South is a Fine Art & Craft Corridor; a 13-mile narrow ribbon of highway that winds out of Brevard, skirting the edges of the mountains (thereby providing occasionally impressive views) all the way to the South Carolina line. Along  that leafy thoroughfare is a renowned collection of galleries, working and teaching studios, shops, charming lodgings, home-style dining and fresh local produce. Many have open studios, some have open classes and at least a few offer fine porches to sit a spell and admire the scenery.

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Shopping


Downtown Brevard is host to a variety of fabulous independent shops. Come and explore one of the clothing, shoes, accessories, toys, home décor, antiques, jewelry, gem, hemp, bike, book, spice, thrift, paper & wood, outdoor, art, clay, coffee roasting stores and so much more! 

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Antiques/Salvage Yards/Consignment Shops


From specialty antique stores to unique shops that have diverse items, including hard-to-find antiques, Brevard is absolute heaven and the best antiquing town in North Carolina.


The Underground Salvage Co. / Architectural Antiques: Specializing in salvaging old houses, barns, commercial, and industrial buildings. Their impressive warehouse is full of old doors, mantels, tin ceilings, reclaimed lumber, live edge slabs and much more. Meraki Favorite


Mantiques: A unique shopping experience in downtown Brevard, NC. Vintage Sports Collectibles, Antiques, Furniture, Gifts, and Accessories.


John A Reynolds: They Reynolds have been serving Brevard with antiques for 28 years. Specializing in Antique and Custom Jewelry, China, Glass, Linens and Silver.


Plan an Antique Trip! North Carolina Antique Trail has a tool that maps out antique shops along your route to Meraki Escape.


Consignment Shops: Brevard has several consignment shops along South Broad (Hwy 64), Main Street and on Cadwell Street featuring clothes, housewares and more. The closest consignment shop to Meraki Escape is in Rosman; Tiger Town Thrift Store featuring mostly clothes.