The CREATIVES.
Below are a list of the people and businesses who can be found at The Asheville Cotton Mill Studios. Press on the links in their bios for more information.
RE-OPENING SPRING 2026
GUAJIRO CUBAN COMFORT FOOD
Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food is a family-run Cuban eatery and cocktail bar located at the Asheville Cotton Mill. Owner Chris Barroso serves up traditional Cuban comfort dishes inspired by family recipes—think slow-roasted pork, congri, tostones, and Cuban sandwiches—along with Cuban coffee and rotating specials.
Guajiro started as a food truck on the Cotton Mill property. They lost everything in the flood but re-opened in another food truck an Hi-Wire Bilmore Village. They will return as a full restaurant and cocktail bar in Studio A as a vibrant gathering place for artists, locals, and visitors. The food truck will remain open at Hi-Wire Biltmore Village.
For menus, hours, and events, visit Guajiro’s website @www.guajiroasheville.com on Instagram @guajiroavl or Facebook @Guajiro.
They open daily.
Luxe House Photographic
AKA René Treece Roberts is a fine art and portrait photographer. Her works surpass the notion of past, present, and future and capture the timeless qualities of emotional depth and classical beauty. She specializes in one of a kind children’s portraiture and fine art printing. Robert’s digs deep into our Appalachian landscape to document and bring to life a world that's laden in nature’s texture, natural yet atmospheric lighting, and other worldly character depth. She has most recently traveled to England, Scotland, and Cuba to work on her photographic dreams.
See gallery of her work here: www.luxehousephotographic.com
erin adams photography
Erin Adams Photography provides imagery for commercial and editorial clients with a focus on food and lifestyle. She contributes to local publications including WNC Magazine, Our State, and Edible Asheville Magazine, along with others outside of the region. Erin is commissioned by local restaurants and businesses to create content for thier websites, catalogs, and marketing. To view more of her work, book your next project, or see what she's been up to, please visit erinadamsphotography.com
Amanda mclenon fine art
See her work here: www.amandamclenon.com
Alison press art
Alison Press is an Asheville -based painter, collagist, and printmaker whose work brings a fresh perspective to the artistic capture of the spirit of the Blue Ridge Mountain Region. Through bold colors, layered textures and expressive forms, Alison creates original abstract art that connects with collectors, galleries and art lovers to a story beyond realism. Her paintings are described as vibrant, joyful and alive - art that feel as dynamic as the mountains and blooms that inspire them.
You are invited to visit Alison at her Alison Press Art working studio and gallery space in Studio F at the historic Asheville Cotton Mill Studios in the River Arts District of Asheville to see for yourself the original abstract art that transforms spaces with color, movement and joy. Learn more about Alison and see the full array of her portfolio and talent at www.alisonpressart.com
Jonathan bidwell, painter and muralist
Visit Jonathan at www.jonathanbidwell.com
Bleu pansy
Hello, my name is Diane McEachen. I am the owner of Bleu Pansy, my jewelry business for the past 8 years. I have always been attracted to color, nature and textures. I have been interested in observing, exploring and collecting items from my surroundings like leaves, flowers and butterflies. These items have been inspiration for my artistic expressions using sterling silver, bronze, brass and copper. These jewelry pieces are formed by using Repousse and chasing techniques. These techniques can be used to make pendants, earrings, bracelets and rings. Making these items “come to life” in jewelry creations brings me so much joy! Visit Diane at www.bleupansy.com
Align asheville
Chiropractic Care. Natural health solutions that keep your body in motion. Visit Kirsten at www.alignasheville.com