Author Jan Karon is shy to admit that her fictional town of Mitford is based on Blowing Rock, North Carolina, but residents are convinced of the fact. Karon started writing her popular novels when ...

HUDSON — The Mitford Museum is launching a new chapter in its mission to advance literacy, creativity, and community with plans to add a new Mitford Discovery Center. Inspired by New York Times ...

In Mitford, not a whole lot happens other than the characters’ spiritual development, ... which for me is western North Carolina. I was attracted by the vibrant community Jan Karon imagined.