Holiday Dinner on the Farm

Imagine having Thanksgiving dinner on a real old-time farm, with heaping plates of steaming food, everything so fresh the taste explodes in your mouth. Imagine no more. Just a short drive from Pittsboro, right here in Chatham County, is The Inn at Celebrity Dairy. They’ll be hosting lots of great holiday events including Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner on the farm.

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Chatham County Wineries

Chatham County, NC – We all know and love Chatham County for it’s wonderful lakes, rivers, walking trails and parks, not to mention it’s unique houses and homes. But did you know that Chatham is also part of North Carolina’s blossoming wine industry? Here are three wineries you can visit without ever leaving Chatham County.

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Haw River Festival Learning Celebration

Pittsboro, NC – Just a few miles from my house in Monterrane is the wild and beautiful Haw River. One of the most beautiful things about it is the Haw River Assembly, a non-profit citizen’s group founded in 1982 to restore and protect the Haw River and Jordan Lake. Right now, HRA is busily gearing…

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Chapel Hill Restaurants: West Franklin, Part 1

Chapel Hill, NC – West Franklin Street might just be the Triangle’s Restaurant Row. From Columbia Street to S. Graham, it’s one interesting eatery next to another. There are still some old favorites on West Franklin. But turnover is high in the restaurant business and I was surprised at how many cool looking new places…

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Jordan Lake Boat Rentals

Pittsboro, NC – Realtors are expected to be experts in their communities. I’m always collecting info about schools, restaurants, events, kids sports and more. But one of the most frequent questions I get is: “Can you rent a boat on Jordan Lake?” Yes, you can. But the info is a little hard to gather. And…

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