Dave's family had or was moving to Asheville by then ... but they knew they wanted a Craftsman-style home. Montford was founded during the Arts & Crafts period, so the style fits naturally.

The neighborhood is welcoming all of Asheville for a visit on Dec. 9 for the 22nd annual Montford Holiday Tour of Homes, a fundraiser that supports neighborhood beautification and other programs ...

Asheville City Council ... A few days after we met inside his Montford home listening to Billie Holiday and discussing his connection to the local arts scene, Leaven sent me a follow-up email.