Monticello, a gloriously eccentric homestead, settled atop of a 850-foot -high peak was once the home of the enigmatic Thomas Jefferson. The third president of the United States spent more than four decades designing, dismantling and reimagining the estate he called his “essay in architecture.” Observing the house from the outside one may think that sure, it’s a beautiful home, but…
Category: Adventure
An Afternoon Getaway at Treehouse Vineyards
Just 45 minutes outside of Charlotte in Monroe, NC lies a small, yet cozy family-run winery called Treehouse Vineyards. The unassuming yet peaceful atmosphere is great for an afternoon adventure with friends or loved ones looking to get out of the city for some relaxing and of course, wine. At an affordable $6, guests are…
The Frying Pan Tower
Lately, I’ve been yearning to find some type of adventure, an interesting place to visit, something new and different. I found out about this place a few years back, but have yet to go. It is not the easiest place to get to, and it’s not your typical getaway vacation. Nevertheless, this place is fascinating and…
RALEIGH: NC MUSEUM OF ART + MITCH’S TAVERN
Earlier today while looking outside on this gray and dismal day, I couldn’t help to think about this past summer when I visited the NC Museum of Art. The Museum of Art is something that I think a lot of people tend to look over. There’s lots of different sections inside and out. A personal favorite…
Mercer-Williams House
You may already be familiar with the Mercer -Williams House from the book written by John Berendt or the 1997 movie, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Kevin Spacey and John Cusack. You may also be familiar with the murder of Danny Hansford that took place inside…
The Southern Blueprint 