2023-2024 Petaluma Visitor Magazine
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Falling for Currituck
You inherit all manner of family traditions when you marry. So when I said “I do,” I knew my in-laws’ fondness for fall on the coast would mean we’d pack our bags as the weather turned. I learned pretty quickly that they were on to something.
While there’s practically no bad time to be at the beach, post-summer vacationers and longtime locals agree that the Outer Banks shores are at their prime in the fall. While the weather is milder, the water temperatures remain warm into October. Vacationer
While there’s practically no bad time to be at the beach, post-summer vacationers and longtime locals agree that the Outer Banks shores are at their prime in the fall. While the weather is milder, the water temperatures remain warm into October. Vacationer
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Excursions by Land & Sea in Wilmington
It’s all about engaging the senses for Ian and Kristi Balding. Guests on their Wilmington tours see the sparkling coastline, hear great music, smell the salty air, touch rough mollusk shells — and then taste their way through freshly shucked oysters, homemade sauces, and perfectly paired wines. The Oyster Farm Tour & Tasting is just one of the ways the Baldings engage guests with a variety of adventurous maritime tours with their company, Epic Excursions.
“This is a water community, and we don’
“This is a water community, and we don’
Forests, Swimming Holes, and Festivals: A Summertime Guide to Haywood County
It’s normal to pick favorites at Winchester Creek Farm — everyone does. It might be Sam or Gary, Milton or Muriel, perhaps even Penelope. Tucked in a Waynesville valley with panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains, the farm’s surroundings are stunning. But ultimately, it’s the golden-doodle, pygmy goat, sheep, Suri alpaca, and mini Juliana pig that, respectively, folks really come to see.
Founded in 2019, Winchester Creek Farm is home to a gaggle of friendly alpacas and a variety of mini farm an
Founded in 2019, Winchester Creek Farm is home to a gaggle of friendly alpacas and a variety of mini farm an
Just Add Water
It takes winding through a marsh alley to get a good glimpse of the grand dock. But once the view opens up, that’s when folks stop. “They’ll freeze and then spin around. With the lighthouse behind them and this big, beautiful marsh in front, they’re in love right away,” says Hadley Twiddy, owner of the Corolla ecotourism company Coastal Explorations.
Other visitors’ aha moments involve conquering fear: “They might be afraid of what wildlife they’ll encounter or whether they’ll be able to paddle
Other visitors’ aha moments involve conquering fear: “They might be afraid of what wildlife they’ll encounter or whether they’ll be able to paddle
Once Neglected 1920s Cottage Brought to Life as a Cozy Art-Filled Haven
When Wendy Morrison purchased her North Carolina cottage in 2012, she could see past its decade of renter neglect. Mustard yellow walls, a leaking roof, and worn floors didn’t dissuade her. Instead, she found motivation in the idea of her home’s first family, embracing the energy of the 1920s middle-class life. “From the start, my focus was preserving the integrity of this home’s history,” Wendy recalls.
Her neighborhood is decidedly bohemian, with eclectic boutiques, creative cafés, and archit
Her neighborhood is decidedly bohemian, with eclectic boutiques, creative cafés, and archit
The New Coastal Bucket List
From a cozy seat on her patio — which she’s unveiling soon for the summertime season — Alicia Mitchell surveys the street. New businesses are popping up regularly in Wilmington’s Brooklyn Arts District, where Alicia opened her restaurant, The Kitchen Sink, last fall. And from her nook of the neighborhood, she says the energy is palpable.
“People are ready to get out and gather,” Mitchell says. “They’re wanting to support local business, visit the districts, and find places that feel warm and in
“People are ready to get out and gather,” Mitchell says. “They’re wanting to support local business, visit the districts, and find places that feel warm and in
Just Kidding Around Charlotte
It’s always a busy day in the neighborhood at Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville, where wee ones can cook up a pizza lunch, lay a wall of bricks, review a plush pup’s x-ray, and climb aboard a shiny firetruck. Here, a kid can be a kid — and they can also be a chef, a builder, a veterinarian, and a first responder.
Heather Norton, Chief Science Officer for Discovery Place, says it’s through this kind of play that foundational skills — and memories — are made. “This museum is about providing ear
Heather Norton, Chief Science Officer for Discovery Place, says it’s through this kind of play that foundational skills — and memories — are made. “This museum is about providing ear
A First Timer’s Guide to the Currituck Outer Banks
Some people kiss the ground; many immediately beg to climb again. “Everyone reacts differently when they come back out from the granite arch at the base of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse,” says site manager and 17-year lighthouse keeper Meghan Agresto. “But there’s always an invigoration — a sense of thrill — and it’s always fun to watch.”
Since 1875, this 162-foot, unpainted red-brick lighthouse has guided mariners away from danger. The northernmost lighthouse in North Carolina, it has 220 ste
Since 1875, this 162-foot, unpainted red-brick lighthouse has guided mariners away from danger. The northernmost lighthouse in North Carolina, it has 220 ste
Road Trip: 10 Stops Along the Crystal Coast
Within less than half a mile from the Cedar Point outpost, kayakers meander through quiet marshes, paddle along protected estuaries, and then beach their boats upon the aptly named Sharks Tooth Island, featuring a daily speckling of washed-up treasures. Along the way, Barrier Island Kayaks owner Josh Hudgens says, the Bogue Sound’s dolphins, great white egrets, black skimmers, osprey, the occasional bald eagle, and other marine life and seabirds add to the intracoastal immersion.
Josh’s father
Josh’s father
Fetching Dog-Friendly Fun in the Queen City
She calls it the “sprint of joy.” From any seat at Skiptown’s bar, Meggie Williams says, you’ll undoubtedly get to watch the full-glee, mouth-open, mad dash that almost every dog takes when he or she is led through the double gate and can finally rocket off the leash.
“We designed our whole facility to cater to the well-being, enjoyment, and fun of dogs — and it’s also really fun for their people too,” explains Williams, who launched her business in Charlotte’s youthful South End neighborhood i
“We designed our whole facility to cater to the well-being, enjoyment, and fun of dogs — and it’s also really fun for their people too,” explains Williams, who launched her business in Charlotte’s youthful South End neighborhood i
Your Place to Play: Exploring Charlotte’s Gardens
Sketch book in one hand and colored pencils in the other, my daughter strolls McGill Rose Garden with a look of near enchantment. Typically more of a swirling, twirling, whirling 7-year-old, even Claire seems lulled with wonder as we slowly meander around the perimeter, admiring the way this urban oasis tucks right into the industrial terrain of Charlotte’s NoDa Arts District.
Around one bend, Claire stops to draw a pot of succulents while I admire the other folks drawn to this sunny space: The
Around one bend, Claire stops to draw a pot of succulents while I admire the other folks drawn to this sunny space: The
This Cottage Renovation Enhanced the Beauty of the Original Home - Cottage Journal
When designer Lesley McRae purchased her 1960s ranch, there were a few things she was certain of: the floor plan should be opened, the kitchen and bathroom needed renovation, and the avocado green had to go. What she perhaps didn’t anticipate was how healing the process of infusing her signature style into this cozy cottage could be.
Seeking a fresh beginning for her family following the loss of her husband, Lesley desired a happy and bright haven to make new memories. “With any home project—a
Seeking a fresh beginning for her family following the loss of her husband, Lesley desired a happy and bright haven to make new memories. “With any home project—a
You Don't Want to Miss the Stunning Kitchen of This Southern Cottage - Cottage Journal
It was just before Thanksgiving three years ago when these homeowners moved into their downsized dream abode. Their priorities were a main-level master suite and easily accessible laundry—which, structurally, were easy to achieve. But since much of their former home’s furnishings were too large for the new build, many fresh pieces needed to be purchased.
Fortunately, Cameron Mobley of Cameron Mobley Interior Design had a vision for her clients’ transition. And with the repurposing of many belov
Fortunately, Cameron Mobley of Cameron Mobley Interior Design had a vision for her clients’ transition. And with the repurposing of many belov
Artful Neighborhoods in the Queen City
It’s an autumn Friday evening in Charlotte’s NoDa neighborhood, and artist David French welcomes visitors to an open studio. Here, ceiling-high wooden shelving is packed with originals and prints featuring Charlotte’s most iconic destinations. What began as an art class assignment to paint notable neighborhood places turned into a series of commission projects, which led to French’s first skyline.
More than 450 paintings later, French’s vivid scenes of neighborhoods, breweries, landmarks, and s
More than 450 paintings later, French’s vivid scenes of neighborhoods, breweries, landmarks, and s
Breaking into Burlington’s Art Scene
Hands clasped around still-steaming mugs of coffee, Curry and Sarah Wilkinson set off for their morning walk from home to their studio. With crunching leaves and their German shepherd mix, Ada, at foot, the journey isn’t far — just a jaunt through the yard — but it is one set with intention: There’s work to be done.
The next eight to 10 hours will be filled with the couple’s craft. Curry will check on the previous day’s pottery, decorating and glazing pieces that are ready. He may stack wood; h
The next eight to 10 hours will be filled with the couple’s craft. Curry will check on the previous day’s pottery, decorating and glazing pieces that are ready. He may stack wood; h
See This 200-Year Old Cabin on Gentry's Farm Decked for Fall
On 400 rolling acres outside Franklin, Tennessee, Gentry’s Farm has been owned by the family for seven generations. From cotton and cows to hogs and hay, diversified efforts have kept the farm flourishing while summer camps and fall festivities allow the public to share in the memory making, too.
Built between 1805 and 1810, the oldest building on Gentry’s Farm is now the home of Jase Gentry, the great-great-great-grandson of farm founder Samuel Fielding Glass Jr. For much of its first 150 year
Built between 1805 and 1810, the oldest building on Gentry’s Farm is now the home of Jase Gentry, the great-great-great-grandson of farm founder Samuel Fielding Glass Jr. For much of its first 150 year
This 1935 Cottage Was Designed to Entertain - Cottage Journal
Matt and Gwin Barr have three children and two dogs. But take a spin around their cottage, and you’re sure to find more folks cozied up on the couch, gathered around the fire pit, or perhaps even reclining on the back porch’s swinging bed.
“Keep a well-stocked fridge and people will come,” Gwin quips. This is the kind of home where guests gather—and the Barrs wouldn’t have it any other way. “We love sophisticated style,” Gwin says, “but more importantly, we want our home to feel comfortable and
“Keep a well-stocked fridge and people will come,” Gwin quips. This is the kind of home where guests gather—and the Barrs wouldn’t have it any other way. “We love sophisticated style,” Gwin says, “but more importantly, we want our home to feel comfortable and
5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Center for Design Innovation
What happens when top researchers, designers and dreamers dare to reach beyond their bubble? You get the kind of impactful energy that’s happening at the Center for Design Innovation (CDI).
To say there’s a lot in motion at CDI is an understatement. A multi-campus research center founded to generate knowledge across creative, disciplinary and institutional boundaries, CDI is indeed making positive impact through cooperative design. Here are five things to know about it.
1. CDI is an excellent
To say there’s a lot in motion at CDI is an understatement. A multi-campus research center founded to generate knowledge across creative, disciplinary and institutional boundaries, CDI is indeed making positive impact through cooperative design. Here are five things to know about it.
1. CDI is an excellent
Creative Collaborations: Building Greater Good Through Convergence
Building a collaborative ecosystem—a place where ideas grow, and businesses and people thrive—requires an unwavering vision and years of building and planning.
It has been 25 years since Wake Forest School of Medicine and Winston-Salem State University moved a group of researchers into a former R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. warehouse downtown with a vision for what was then called Piedmont Triad Research Park. Today, the Innovation Quarter encompasses 330 acres with more than 170 companies, 3,700 w
It has been 25 years since Wake Forest School of Medicine and Winston-Salem State University moved a group of researchers into a former R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. warehouse downtown with a vision for what was then called Piedmont Triad Research Park. Today, the Innovation Quarter encompasses 330 acres with more than 170 companies, 3,700 w
Wherehouse Art Hotel Offers Artful Lodging and Lodging for Great Art
It’s a Monday morning in May, and Haydee Thompson has had a full house of guests—a couple wrapping up their extended honeymoon and a family from Portugal visiting for graduation ceremonies at Wake Forest University.
They all made their way here—East 3rd Street in downtown Winston-Salem at the Wherehouse Art Hotel. Rated the top wish-listed Airbnb in town, this extraordinary space above Krankies Coffee marries a curated art gallery and creative lodging in such a natural way that you can’t help b
They all made their way here—East 3rd Street in downtown Winston-Salem at the Wherehouse Art Hotel. Rated the top wish-listed Airbnb in town, this extraordinary space above Krankies Coffee marries a curated art gallery and creative lodging in such a natural way that you can’t help b
Blending Contemporary Design and Cottage Warmth in the Home - Cottage Journal
Early on, Nikie Barfield had dreams of pursuing interior design. But life—and a law degree—had guided the accomplished attorney on a different path at the time she and her husband fell for their darling 1920s cottage in Decatur, Georgia. “The Tudor windows won me over,” Nikie recalls. “We couldn’t resist the home’s charm, even though we knew we’d have a lot of work ahead of us.”
As it turns out the renovation was just the spark it took to re-ignite Nikie’s previous passion. “I fell back in love
As it turns out the renovation was just the spark it took to re-ignite Nikie’s previous passion. “I fell back in love
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