Homeward Bound by Jerry Nelson

Homeward Bound of Asheville is a community project to collect and write the stories of 50 homeless people living in Asheville NC.

A play based on the collected stories is being written and will be performed in February 2010.

"Homeward Bound" by Jerry Nelson, combines photo documentation of this project with the stories of some of those who have lived it. This is a companion book to the play.

The "Homeward Bound" project creates excitement, consternation, and education, as we tell the stories of the homeless people we meet everyday.

Everybody has a theory about why the streets of Asheville are crowded with homeless people.

There is only one group who really knows who is homeless and why. This is THEIR story, told with humor, compassion, grace and courage. It is a celebration of life, the good, the bad, and the ugly, until the plaintive cry of every homeless person finally gets heard: “I want a home, someplace warm and safe. EVERYBODY deserves a home!”

Glass in the Mountain, by Jerry Nelson is the story in pictures of an outreach in Asheville, NC. Reaching out to give a hand up, these glass artists are making a difference in the lives of people around them.

The proceeds of the sale of this book are shared with the outreach.

Green Hill Urban Farm by Jerry Nelson

Mission- The goal at Green Hill Urban Farm is to provide biodiverse, sustainable agriculture to our Asheville, North Carolina community.

Green Hill Urban Farm's unique location in West Asheville offers an ideal green development and retail space for local craftsman and producers to connect with local markets. The creation of Green Hill Urban Farm is based upon direct community contributions and collaborations within the realms of eco-harmonious relationships.

Vision- Green Hill Urban Farm foresees itself as a cornerstone for the surrounding Asheville area offering opportunities in agriculture, horticulture, culture, craftsmanship, education, and community to those who wish to share and carry out similiar intentions that will benefit all that participate.

As an optimally positive force, Green Hll Urban Farm will focus its energy in providing future generations with the tools, resources, and a continuous collection of wisdom that will encourage prosperity, well being, and conscientious lifestyles.

Studio Stroll by Jerry Nelson.
Twice a year, every second weekend in June and November, Asheville’s River Arts District opens to the public for two days of festivities known as the STUDIO STROLL. This year more than 110 artists are participating!

During the Studio Stroll, now in its 15th year, artists of the River Arts District welcome you into their studios to talk with them, see their latest artwork, watch demonstrations, and experience for yourself the magic hidden inside the time-worn factories and warehouses along the French Broad River.

UPDATE: US Airways is using four pictures from this book to accompany an article about Asheville in their in-flight magazine.

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Wipeout by Jerry Nelson
Ten bands and twenty businesses have pulled together to help the homeless in Asheville.

This book represents a team effort of many people in Asheville who are concerned about those who don't have a safe place to sleep every night.

Asheville has done much to help the arts in this community...this book represents the arts working to help the community. For more information on how to participate in this project, Email us.

Available August 2009

Reach for the Skye by Jerry Nelson

On Monday, March 26th, 2007 around 7:40 in the evening, Skye and her boyfriend, Ben, were riding their bicycles home from the grocery store.

It was a casual one mile trip through a quiet residential neighborhood for Skye and Ben, both experienced mountain and road cyclists.

Just blocks from their apartment, Skye, for unknown reasons, lost control of her bike and fell, hitting her head on the pavement, putting her in a coma

In that blink of an eye, Skye’s life and the lives of all who love her changed forever.

On June 25, 2009, a fundraiser was held at The Orange Peel in Asheville for Skye. The Orange Peel and Southern Fried Blues Society were nice enough to let me be the photographer for the fundraiser. This book is the collection of those pictures. Proceeds from the sale of the book are shared with the "Reach for the Skye" foundation.

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Firefly Gathering 2009 by Jerry Nelson

The Firefly Gathering is for people seeking to deepen and expand their connection with the natural world.

In July 2009, there were over 100 classes available focusing on self-sufficiency and wilderness skills taught by over 40 masterful teachers from around the region and country.

It offered learning for adults and children, evening entertainment, and on-site camping.

Get information about registering for next year:
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Land of the Brave by Jerry Nelson

From the Introduction

I hope you're disturbed by the picture on the cover. It's not pleasant to look at I agree. The formatting of the photos along with the juxtaposition of the two images is meant to be disturbing and put you off center.

This is what our country has done to our veterans. The "Home of the Brave" has become the "The Homeless and Forgotten". Proceeds from the sale of this book will be shared with the American Legion, VFW and National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.

Thanks for your support.
Publishing Due Date: November 2009

Asheville NC by Jerry Nelson

Asheville takes unique people, unique landscape, unique weather and a unique spirit and blends them all together in a way that works like nowhere else.

Scheduled for publishing December 2009

Vermont for Veterans by Jerry Nelson


Vermont has almost set the standard for veteran care in the country. While this book is short on words, it's long on photos of the beautiful state of "Ver Mont" or "Green Mountain".

Proceeds from the sale of the book will be shared with veteran groups in Vermont.

Scheduled for publishing November 2009.