I’ve heard a lot of good things about Highland…yet another reason to get down there soon. 
Just happen to be wearing my “Highland Brewing” polo shirt at work today
The firkin festival I had mentioned earlier in this thread was held on the Highlands grounds. Place is like an old state park almost.
Worth noting it hasn’t always been that way. At one point you bascially entered in through a loading dock. They have really spruced the place up over the last few years.
My wife and I took a long weekend for our anniversary and stayed in Asheville at the Downtown Inn and Suites. This is a fairly old hotel, the people were friendly and the rooms were clean, but the best part is it is right downtown with free parking. Less than a block away are Thirsty Monk and the Green Man pub. Down the street is Asheville Brewing Co., then French Broad is a short walk from there. I had the oyster stout at the Lobster Trap, brewed on the same kinda sabco system I have.
It’s a nice beer town and they seem happy to have everything local for sale. I’d go back.