by Roberta Bolduc

If you were a fan of mushrooms before visiting Mushroom Mountain, you will leave there in a state of awe at what nature has bestowed upon us with this easy-to-grow, delicious and incredibly beneficial fungi. At Mushroom Mountain, mushrooms come in many different shapes and sizes and are grown in as many varied mediums—logs, cardboard, plastic bags—as you can imagine. But Mushroom Mountain does not just grow an amazing variety of mushrooms. Sitting on 26 acres in Easley, South Carolina, it is a world-class laboratory and research facility (read more…)

by Roberta Bolduc

The Upstate is home to a growing number of natural health practitioners and holistic industries that reflect the current tide of renewed interest in the body’s natural ability to heal itself.

Food

Food has been called the “magic bullet” in dissipating chronic ailments and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Harriet Belue, co-owner of Belue Farms Natural Market in Boiling Springs, says she was “saved by food”. (read more…)

by Linda Sechrist

No one understands the holistic concept of homebuilding like Rodney Leatherman, founder of the EnergySource home. Leatherman’s unique whole systems approach to the home design and building materials used in his affordable, energy efficient homes embraces the concepts of interrelationships and connectivity, important home issues that are frequently overlooked by architects and builders. For example, Leatherman cites the significant differences between the average homeowner’s annual $2,200 energy bill and an EnergySource homeowner’s zero energy bill. (read more…)

Now celebrating its fourth year, the popular VeganFest featuring world-class vegan and animal rights experts, delicious food, and lifestyle products will be held in Asheville from Friday, June 8, through Sunday, June 10. Guest speakers from around the country will present talks on Friday and Saturday, updating the audience on the latest vegan issues. In addition, workshops will be held on Friday and panel discussions on Saturday. On Sunday, the festival goes outdoors to Pack Square Park with over 100 vendors, including Upstate Natural Awakenings, to showcase vegan food, beer, lifestyle products and more. (read more…)

On March 1, Southern Om Hot Yoga opened their second yoga studio, located in the historical West End neighborhood of downtown Greenville. As well as adding over 40 classes to the Greenville yoga community, this location offers two classrooms, full service locker rooms with showers, day lockers, complimentary filtered water, (read more…)

Weddings at Glendale Gardens, located in Spartanburg adjacent to the picturesque Glendale Shoals Preserve, is being introduced to the public as a new and affordable wedding venue option. The preserve is a 13-acre park with waterfalls, rivers, walking paths and a historic old mill, providing picturesque background choices for wedding photographs. (read more…)

Crystal Vision Books and Events Center is hosting its 17th Annual Intuitive and Creative Arts Fair entitled The Garden Party. Held in Hendersonville, North Carolina, this public event is free to attend although activities such as readings may have fees. The event takes place on June 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (read more…)

 Dr. George A. Auger of Auger Family Chiropractic PC has been serving the Upstate of South Carolina in private practice since 1993 and reached his 25 years of service to the community on March 6. In honor of this celebration, Dr. Auger and the office are offering various special offers and events all year long. (read more…)