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Casting Carolinas Featured in the Laurel of Asheville

06 Nov 2015

In Motion: Casting Carolina’s Fly-Fishing Retreats For Starr Nolan, the art of fly-fishing is not only a well-loved sport, but also a vehicle for healing. “It’s a Zen pursuit,” she says, “with many opportunities to be mindful and present there in the water.” She adds, “Like the old saying, you never stand in the same […]

05 Nov 2015

Check out some of the moments we were able to capture on camera from this years Casting Carolinas events. It’s been a great first year and as we move toward our winter “hibernation” we’re already looking forward to Spring when we’ll resume with programs and retreats.

27 Mar 2015

After a successful business career, Jim retired and tried his hand at art. In the process he learned that his best paintings were of things that he loved, such as trout streams, waterfalls, mountain vistas, and even landscapes of Tuscany and Provence. When he transitioned from an amateur to a professional artist about 9 years […]

24 Mar 2015

 Amazing spring fishing season bodes well for our upcoming May 15-17 retreat! The West Fork of the Pigeon River (which we’ll be fishing at the retreat) has great water levels and the fishing (and catching) has been great.

22 Mar 2015

Here is a great article from the New York Times about the challenges of surviving

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Jim Hefley, Western North Carolina artist, donates a portion of his proceeds to Casting Carolinas. Continue Reading

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Casting Carolinas aims to enhance the quality of life for women surviving all types of cancer through a unique program that combines cancer education and peer support with the therapeutic sport of fly fishing. Learn More

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