Afton Mountain’s grand lady

After more than a century, Swannanoa’s still standing


The grand Swannanoa estate on Afton Mountain currently offers public and private tours, and hosts a program of events that Sandi Dulaney hopes will help the property stay self-sufficient. Photo by Jack Looney.

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