Discover the natural beauty and heritage of the Appalachian region as you follow the Avery Barn Quilt Trail, including many stops on Beech Mountain. Barn quilts are a fairly new art form based on long standing craft traditions of years past and Western North Carolina is home to one of the largest concentrations of barn quilt blocks in the country.
Many blocks are painted using basic geometric shapes and represent the history of the land, a building or family – in some cases, serving as a form of family crest. Some traditional, others whimsical and even quirky, many of the blocks on the trail are inspired by everyday mountain life. These quilt blocks are a way to tell community stories and connect modern-day mountain life to the rich craft custom of Appalachian culture.
Stop by the Beech Mountain Visitor Center to put up a map. Or request a map by mail.
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