When it comes to describing our area’s climate, one need look no further than the title of Antonio Vivaldi’s most famous composition: The Four Seasons. Asheville and the surrounding region are blessed with mild winters, riotous springs, temperate summers and sparkling autumns.

In short, no one season predominates. No sooner do you tire of blustery winter days than the daffodils and forsythia appear on cue. And just when you’ve had your fill of warm summer days, the leaves begin to turn, and cool breezes carry them off in a confetti of color.