Jefferson Inn Southern Pines, North Carolina

When you visit an area do you prefer the new and modern hotels with all that brings or do you prefer to stay in a historic inn to get the true feel of a town?

The historic district of Southern Pines, North Carolina is home to the Jefferson Inn.  The Jefferson came to be in the late 1800's.

Just one block west from the train station this hotel was very convenient for travelers.  The Inn completed an historic renovation in 2007 and still welcomes guests to their guestrooms.

The location of the Inn makes it convenient for visitors to enjoy everything Southern Pines has to offer.  Walk to local dining, shopping, parks and more!  If you would rather not go out the Inn offers live music Wednesday through Saturday night.

You will find the Inn located at 150 West New Hampshire Avenue in Southern Pines, North Carolina.  Call them at 910-692-9911

Winery Fun This Weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend?  We love the Pinehurst and Southern Pines area but sometimes we do go looking for fun in other places.

Tomorrow  Raffaldini Vineyards and Winery will be having their 9th Annual Festa Italiana.  Admission is $15 and includes tasting of 3 wines, your souvenir glass and parking.

Weather is predicted to be sunny with a high of 79 degrees.  Can you imagine a better day than enjoying lunch with a great glass of wine and taking in the mountain views while sitting in the middle of these gorgeous grape vines and listening to music?  What a great way to wrap up the summer of 2014!

Be sure to look for Jay Raffaldini who is a joy and more than happy to explain his wines in great detail.

Raffaldini Vineyards is a short 2 1/2 hour drive from Southern Pines.  You will find them at 450 Groce Rd in Ronda, North Carolina.

Buona Giornata!

Where Can I See the Fireworks in Moore County, North Carolina?

4th of July is such a great time!  In celebration of our freedom we spend time with family and friends enjoying vacations, picnics, swimming, and best of all Fireworks!

If you are in the Pinehurst and Southern Pines area there is no need to wait until dark for the fun to begin!  Aberdeen Lake Park activities begin at 5:30 with music starting at 6.  The admission is free and a wristband can be purchased for the children to participate in games and activities, play in the bouncy house, get their faces painted and win prizes.  Be sure to leave the pets and alcoholic beverages at home.  Fireworks begin at dark.

The fun begins at the Pinehurst Harness Track at 6 p.m. with pony rides, hayrides, inflatables and entertainment by the Lake Side Drive Band.  Fireworks begin at 9:15.

Food vendors will be available at both venues.  Bring your blankets, your chairs and enjoy the evening.

Towering Pines Real Estate sends a special thank you to all those who have and continue to protect our freedom!

Pizza in Southern Pines, NC

When you are from New York, like Chicago, you can be pretty particular about your pizza.  Arrogant some might say, and they would probably be correct.  Here in Southern Pines we have two favorite pizza spots!  If you are looking for that New York style pizza we recommend So Pies NY Pizzeria at 130 West New Hampshire Ave.  We always ask for the crust to be extra crispy and they never disappoint!  Great news - they now deliver!

If you would prefer a great specialty pizza with a great glass of wine P.zza will never disappoint.  This artisan wood fired pizza is located at 127 West Pennsylvania Ave.  They also have great salads and small plates in case one of your dining friends just doesn't feel like pizza. The staff here is warm and wonderful and the smell from the street just draws you in!

Mangia!

66 Degrees, Partly Cloudy and a Great Golf Deal!

The Woodlake Maples Course, designed by the late Ellis Maples and Ed Seay, and the Woodlake Palmer Course, designed by The King himself, are both available to play this Saturday for as little as $36 per player.  These courses are conveniently located just minutes from Ft. Bragg, Pinehurst, Southern Pines and Fayetteville.  There is no need to break the bank when you play.  Book today at Golf18Network and enjoy the lifestyle here in the Pinehurst Southern Pines area.

Best Golf Courses in the Pinehurst, North Carolina Area

Golfers love visiting the Pinehurst Southern Pines area because we have 40 courses within a 15 mile radius. But let me show you why they think this is golfer's heaven.  The April 2013 edition of BusinessNorth Carolina published the top 100 golf courses in North Carolina which is developed by the North Carolina Golf Panel.   The Pinehurst Southern Pines area had 17 of the top 100 and 5 of the top 10! 

#1   Pinehurst No. 2
#5   Country Club of North Carolina's Dogwood Course
#6   Pine Needles
#9   Pinehurst No. 8
#10 Forest Creek South Course
#11 Pinehurst No. 4
#15 Country Club of North Carolina's Cardinal Course
#16 Forest Creek North Course
#23 National Golf Club
#25 Dormie Club
#38 Mid Pines
#41 Pinewild Country Club's Magnolia Course
#50 Pinehurst #7
#61 Mid South Club
#74 Tobacco Road
#89 Legacy Golf Links
#91 Seven Lakes Country Club


People come to play and then decide to stay.  Give us a call when you are ready to make the Pinehurst area home.  910-528-1181

Vacation in North Carolina

Well, it is that time of year where our minds start thinking about vacation.  Or maybe it is a little early.  I do think that the 8 inches of snow this week along with a little ice (which is unusual for our part of NC) has sparked my spring and summer thoughts early.  

I find my mind wandering to the garden and where our trips might take us.  We have so many favorite spots.  There is the beach, the mountains and then of course the callings of family. 

Every summer takes us to Holden Beach for just day trips.  I’m not sure if it is the beach or the Shrimp Burger at Provision Company that calls harder.  Either way it is a relaxing day with my toes in the sand or just floating on the boogie board.  As a girl from NY I am still amazed at the 80 degree water here in the ocean.  How can such a large body of water be so warm?

We have also found a new favorite in the mountains.  Did you know that Biltmore has a summer concert series?  We happened to find a great Groupon to a hotel in Waynesville last summer and while looking for things to do I discovered that on the weekend we planned to go the Four Tops and the Temptations were playing at Biltmore.  I am still awestruck at being there, listening to some of my favorites with God painting the most incredible sunset!  We are patiently waiting to see what is announced for the upcoming year to make plans once again.

Last year also seemed to be the Year of the Grape.  We found 3 great wineries in Asheville, Yadkin Valley and Ronda, NC.

Living In the Pinehurst Southern Pines area you just don’t have to go far to enjoy yourself.

But we all need something new.  What will it be?  Stay tuned….

You Can Own A Historic Home in Pinehurst

Historic Home For Sale in Old Town, Pinehurst, NC

This beautiful home, with almost 100 years of history, captures the timeless grace and elegance of days gone by as well as the features that speak to today’s most discriminating homeowner.

The home was built in 1920 by Richard Tufts, one of three grandsons of the founder of Pinehurst, James Walker Tufts.  The location is one of the most recognized in all of Pinehurst, as it is just across Midland Road from the second green of venerated Pinehurst No. 2, site of the 1999, 2005 and 2014 Men’s U.S. Open Championship and the 2014 Women’s U.S. Open Championship.  The full balcony of the second floor Owners’ Suite overlooks the golf course and could offer a unique vista to the tournament this summer.

For more information about Homes For Sale in Pinehurst, North Carolina please call, Terry Rainer at 910-528-2078 or Allan Nanney at 910-528-1181.  We will be happy to help you!  We have all you need to search for the perfect home.

Snow in Southern Pines / Pinehurst, North Carolina

There is so much talk about the recent snow here in the Sandhills.   Being a former northerner who would scoff at such troubles in minimal snow, I must say, southern weather has been an eye opener.

I would say we had a bit of ice with two inches of snow.  Research on the internet states we have 5.2 inches per year on average.  I can say that has not been the case in the last several years but you just never know when we might get a bit more to make up for the years with a bit less.

What makes us different here, and why people think we are crazy, is that we just don't have the equipment to handle the snow.  The day before snow is predicted the roads are treated with a salt brine and after the snow the major thoroughfares are plowed.  The rest of the roads are taken care of by mother nature in a day or so when temperatures creep back up.

With that said it snowed Tuesday evening and today, Friday, we are back in the 50's and the snow will be gone tomorrow.  No shoveling, no back pain.  Just a few quiet days to enjoy the scenery.