Traditional general store in Banner Elk, North Carolina

The Mast General Store Annex is a charming and historic institution located at 2918 Broadstone Road in Banner Elk, North Carolina. This unique establishment is a combination of a clothing store, department store, food market, and shoe store all rolled into one. Step inside and you'll find a wide selection of high-quality clothing, accessories, home goods, and outdoor gear. Browse through the aisles filled with delicious gourmet foods, candies, and snacks. And don't forget to check out the impressive collection of footwear for men, women, and children. With its rustic charm and friendly atmosphere, the Mast General Store Annex is a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike.

Larson's Fine Furniture is a family-owned institution located at 152 John Erwin Road in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Founded by Dick and Carol Larson in 2001, the store offers handcrafted furniture that blends the beauty of naturally finished hardwoods with unique sculpture and hand-carving in timeless styles. Dick, a retired general surgeon turned full-time furniture maker, personally designs, crafts, and finishes each piece with meticulous attention to detail. The furniture at Larson's Fine Furniture is created using traditional joinery techniques and features handwork in both the joinery and shaping of structural elements. The pieces are finished with eight coats of Tung Oil based finish, hand-rubbed to highlight the warm, natural beauty and grain of the select hardwoods. Some of the woods used are reclaimed from the bottom of Lake Superior, providing exceptional color and grain from our virgin forests.