Spring is here!

Spring is the most beautiful time of year at Graylyn! The estate is bursting with color during this season: the grass is bright green, yellow daffodils dot the landscape, and pink cherry blossoms are in full bloom.

Here are some of our staff’s thoughts about the start of this spring season. Feel free to share your spring pastimes with us!

Fresh cut grass in the morning sun…ON ANY golf course!! I love Spring!

Trout fishing, turkey hunting, kids playin' ball, gardening, crappie fishin', Bass fishin'...so little time so many fish to catch.

My favorite thing about spring is planting our garden! So far we’re working on onions, heirloom tomatoes, several different herbs, spinach, and peppers. Eating local doesn’t get any easier!

My daughter and I go hiking on the first day of spring and throughout the season.


My favorite things about spring are warmer weather, getting outside and playing for hours.


My allergies don't like it so much, but I love the budding trees and colorful flowers. The fresh cut green grass makes me want to walk barefoot and sit on nature's soft carpet. I love the opportunity to eat on our screened-in porch.


It is apparent that most everyone wants to enjoy what spring has to offer - golfing, gardening, fishing, playing 'ball, hiking, budding trees and flowers and the warmer weather. Seize the opportunity to go outdoors for any occasion.


Don't forget to enjoy Easter at Graylyn! On Sunday, April 4th, Graylyn offers a delectable Easter Brunch. The Easter bunny will be available for candid photos and 4 Easter egg hunts. The hunts will be at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. To make a reservation, please call 336-758-2428 or visit www.graylyn.com.

Deck the halls!

Every year, Graylyn is decorated for the holiday season before December arrives. Graylyn has 8 trees to decorate for the season. Each tree carries a different theme. Some themes include a family tree with Gray family photos set in the Living Room, under the sea tree in our Atlantis Room and the Scottish terrier tree commemorating the Gray's love of their Scottish terriers, Butter & Scotch, located in the Grille Room. Combined, the trees have 6,500 plus mini white lights strung on them! The trees are fluffed and strung with lights by hand totaling 8 plus hours of labor. The outside is adorned with 25 plus wreaths throughout property; most noticeably on the manor house. Even the light posts have bows.

The stair tower will hold 60 plus feet of fresh garland. This is also the location of the gingerbread houses, the Manor House and newly added Bernard Cottage, decorated by Graylyn's culinary team.

Poinsettias are expected to arrive on November 30th. There are 200 plus red and white poinsettias set throughout the manor house. Three fireplaces will be filled with poinsettias; Sunroom with 24 white, Lobby with 17 red and Main Dining Room with 15 white.

Graylyn is not open to the public for tours. I encourage you to visit us for a holiday celebration with family, friends or co-workers. You can enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the holiday season in the 2nd largest home in North Carolina. Santa will also be visiting Graylyn on December 5th and 12th. Check our web site for details.

'Tis the season! Remember to enjoy the holiday season. Don't let the stress of decorating, baking, shopping...leave you saying, "Bah. Humbug." Be merry!