Banner Elk Winery at Its Finest Banner Elk Winery in Banner Elk, NC is revered for being the highest elevation vineyard on the East Coast, a very brave move and a very unique setting for this industry. Something many thought could not be done. At 4,800 feet, the views of the property and surrounding area…
Banner Elk Winery At an elevation of 4,800 feet, Banner Elk Winery’s upper acreage is the highest vineyard in the eastern United States. The idea of growing grapes at such a high altitude deterred many; all except for Richard Wolfe, Angelo Accetturo, and Pete and Michelle Gerukos, co-owners of the Banner Elk Winery. Now, the…
May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Every year, the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Banner Elk admits over 1,500 injured or orphaned wild animals. No matter the species, the center’s staff cares for abandoned and injured creatures, as well as those requiring surgical or rehabilitative treatments. Every animal admitted to the center undergoes a thorough examination before…