Southern Highland Craft Guild, Biltmore Village — Attraction in Asheville

I decided to go to Asheboro to complete all of my Christmas shopping. I had 3 stores on my list and Southern Highland was first. I live about 3 hours away and I was very excited. The establishment is really nice and has lovely things. The 3 star is because the staff never said hello. When i entered there was a couple leaving and I was alone in the store. Literally, 2 staff members walked by me and said nothing. I was almost shoulder to shoulder with one... no hello or can I help you. I was curious. I paid close attention to the staff as other ppl started to enter. One by one, the Staff NEVER spoke. Very odd to me. There was 1 older woman looking at a vase and a staff member walked up & took an item that was in front of the older woman but never asked her if she needed help. There was a pair of earrings i wanted to buy in the glass display to the left as u enter, 6 of the Christmas glass ornaments, 2 origami animals on the back wall and this really unique hand painted glass piece....but i changed my mind. I was so disappointed. I was raised to never spend your $ in an establishment if your not acknowledged. I will visit again (next year) to see how my experience will be...hopefully im acknowledged and i can get...

Fun to poke around in but not a lot affordable to us non-artisans. They have a lot of ceramics and jewelry that is gorgeous, don't get me wrong, I just can't afford locally made stuff. No restrooms (you'll have to go to McDonald's across the street) and no photography allowed in the gallery. There's parking out back which is...

A hidden treasure in Biltmore Village. Oodles of art, ceramics, jewlery, clothing and books by local artists on display and for sale. Staff will happily tell you about the craftspeople and answer your questions. All items on display are for sale and of TOP QUALITY. Worth a detour especially on a warm...