Posts by Madeline Safrit
Frog Hollow for the Summer
Summertime is precious. It is time you want to spend with loved ones, with new adventures and with the great outdoors. Chatham County is your gateway to nature, starting with Frog Hollow Outdoors. Since 1998, Frog Hollow has been connecting the community with its surroundings, leading adventure trips via kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards. It’s a summer camp, it’s a guided or self-guided trip, it’s a private expedition, it’s your summer. Book your one-way ticket to relaxation today!
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Summer Fest this Sunday
The summer season has officially launched and the weekend we have been waiting for is finally here, it’s Pittsboro Summer Fest. It’s July Fourth weekend and the festivities are just getting started in Chatham County. Your vacation days could look like a backyard barbecue, a nighttime firework display or celebrating with your neighbors! No matter how you choose to celebrate, we wish you a happy and safe Fourth of July!
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Summertime Seafood Festival for Father’s Day
According to the American Heart Association, we should be eating at least two servings of seafood each week, which provides essential nutrients to the whole body. The Summertime Seafood Festival hosted by The Sycamore and Postal Fish Company brings the taste, the experience of seafood to you! The perfect gift for Father’s Day, tickets are on sale now for Sunday, June 18. From 2-6 p.m., savor chef-crafted seafood, listen to live music and play lawn games at Forest Hall at Chatham Mills!
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Farm to Fork Picnic Triangle 2023
Yes, you can taste the difference. When it’s grown in North Carolina, when it’s harvested in North Carolina, it’s that much better. On Sunday, June 4 from 4-7 p.m., Fearrington Village in Pittsboro will host the 2023 Farm to Fork Picnic. A collaboration of more than 40 local chefs and farmers, 16 beverage producers and 11 artisans, your attendance supports the next generation of food and agricultural leaders. Buy your tickets online!
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Summer at MOSAIC
Over the past couple of years, the 226 acres of MOSAIC have transformed the lives of Pittsboro residents, connecting them to a broader community. Above all, MOSAIC has become a destination for visitors to be entertained, to shop, to dine, to live and to feel at home. Packed with a calendar of family-friendly events, your summer destination is open. For all events, Jersey Mike’s Subs and Greek Kouzina remain open and offer online ordering!
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All Aboard the Brew ‘n’ Choo!
All aboard! The Brew ‘n’ Choo is back at the New Hope Valley Railway! This Saturday, May 6, experience a ride on this historic railroad, Thirsty Skull Brewing beer in hand.
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Summer Starts Now
It’s official, the Chatham County Parks and Recreation Guide for Summer 2023 is available now! Your go-to guide for all recreation activities this summer is at your fingertips. Online registration is now open for your favorite seasonal events and celebrations. Reserve your space online!
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Let Nature In
It’s the end of a long day. There is no better feeling than walking into a clean, welcoming environment, designed to improve your physical and mental health. That is the premise of biophilic design, based on the intrinsic human need to connect with nature. The concept of biophilic design is centered around incorporating natural elements as much as possible. Before you start installation on an indoor pool, there are alternative, more accessible options to improving your health at home!
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Recode Chatham
The landscape of Chatham County is changing. What does that mean? The project is called Recode Chatham and its purpose is to rewrite land-use regulations that include zoning and subdivision regulations. These regulations are based on the policies set in the Plan Chatham Comprehensive Plan, which was adopted in 2017. So, what does the final picture look like? The Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) will serve as the fundamental regulatory document to guide development and land use in Chatham County.
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Find Your Trail
The weather is warming up in central North Carolina, that means shifting our indoor activities to the great indoors. In North Carolina, we are fortunate to have access to many free walking trails. In fact, 96.4 miles of the Appalachian Trail run through our state. From the mountains to the coast, trails range from greenways to paddle trails. In our part of the state, we encourage you to explore trails in your own backyard. Trails may vary in length, nature features and price, so make sure to choose the trail that best suits your walking needs!
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