• Explore Elkin

    Explore Elkin
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    Everyone who knows me, knows I am obsessed with Elkin, North Carolina. It is truly one of the most delightful towns I have ever had the pleasure to visit. It’s not just the amazing restaurants, shops, wineries. and more – it’s the people.   One of the reasons The Carolina Experience was so passionate about… Read more

  • 1901 Lounge at The Jefferson Inn

    1901 Lounge at The Jefferson Inn
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    After a year of renovations and improvements, I am thrilled to announce the return of The Jefferson Inn bar to its rightful place in the center of Southern Pines.   Due to the extent of the changes we have made it became clear that a new moniker was necessary to distinguish this new establishment from… Read more

  • The Renaissance of Experience-Based Travel in North Carolina: The Carolina Experience’s Vision for Authentic Adventures

    The Renaissance of Experience-Based Travel in North Carolina: The Carolina Experience’s Vision for Authentic Adventures
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    The world of travel is undergoing a profound transformation. No longer are travelers content with merely seeing a place; they yearn to live it, breathe it, and immerse themselves in its essence. North Carolina, with its rich tapestry of landscapes, history, and culture, stands at the forefront of this evolution. At The Carolina Experience, we’re… Read more

  • Sustainability with Jon White, Director of Real Estate Development & Construction

    Sustainability with Jon White, Director of Real Estate Development & Construction
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    1. What TCE sustainability initiative are you most proud of? I am proud of our 2021-2022 ESG report.  For a small startup in the hospitality space, the fact that we have a report at all is an accomplishment.  More than that, we have initiatives in progress that touch on all material areas as it pertains to… Read more

  • Dynamis Estate Wines Site – Rich in NC History

    Dynamis Estate Wines Site – Rich in NC History
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    Oh, the Beautiful Carolinas! We have mountains, beaches and beautiful landscapes in between. Located in the foothills of North Carolina, just about an hour north of Charlotte, is a 1,500-acre ridgeline also known as the eastern-most outcropping of the Brushy Mountains. In 1915, the property was established as an apple orchard. Over 60 years the… Read more

  • Workspitality

    Workspitality
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    In the years leading up to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, work patterns and the preferences of office workers were already starting to change what a traditional “office” looked like. This change was spurred by the amenity heavy office spaces of tech companies (such as Google and Facebook) and Co-working space providers (such as… Read more

  • Community Means Listening First

    Community Means Listening First
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    The best advice I ever received starting a new job is to do nothing your entire first month but listen and learn. You may be tempted to come in and quickly impart all of your knowledge, excitement, energy and ideas but there is no better way to make uninformed choices and start your journey off… Read more

  • Perfect Peace

    Perfect Peace
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    I grew up in North Carolina, in a small town called Kernersville, located between Winston-Salem and Greensboro. stays were typically Brunswick County beaches, somewhere along the Blue Ridge Parkway, or any lake my daddy could find to put his boat in the water. Read more

  • Clean Air, the Best Travel Amenity

    Clean Air, the Best Travel Amenity
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    Take a deep breath. Hold it for a few seconds. Let it out slowly. Do you know what you just breathed in?  Do you know what’s in the air that you are breathing right now?  And why does it matter? Read more

  • Welcome to The Carolina Experience

    Welcome to The Carolina Experience
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    As founder and CEO of TCE, I would like to welcome you to our space and invite you in. Read more