
At last night’s reception, WYN’s executive director Jennifer Warren (left) accepts check from Capital Bank for a financial literacy program initiative, a partnership with Capital Bank to help teach basic financial principles and responsibility to children in the WYN program.
Opening night of the Western Youth Network’s Festival of Trees at Chetola Resort on Thursday welcomed festival sponsors, tree designers, WYN board members, and the general public. The festival continues through Sunday.
Pictures from Thursday night opening night by Jan Todd

Full sized live trees and tabletop trees, at various price points, are available at “buy it now” prices or by silence auction. All trees were donated by the Watauga County Christmas Tree Association, from various farms in the High Country.

Some tree designers included gifts under the tree, for kids of all ages. This tree themed “Home for the Holidays”, decorated by LifeStore Bank & Insurance in Boone, includes toys and a dollhouse.

Sports and entertainment tickets, holiday meals, jewelry and spa services are some of the extra goodies under the beautifully decorated trees

Wreaths and trees are on display, providing holiday cheer and decorating ideas. All money raised supports the Western Youth Network, serving children in the High Country.

Several trees by professional interior designers are available for purchase, ready to decorate homes and businesses