Nostalgia Courtyard Shops, Saluda

An interesting smattering of shops that I recently stumbled

upon in Saluda during a lazy Sunday afternoon drive.

http://www.visitnc.com/journeys/articles/small-mountain-towns/2/saluda

St James Episcopal Church

St James Episcopal Church in Hendersonville, NC has excellent

stonework and an enclosed courtyard.

 

                                                                 There is a fenced English garden located beside the chapel.

Carl Sandburg Home

Abraham Lincoln and his bodyguard were guests at the

Carl Sandburg Home National Historical Site in Flat Rock, NC.

A very good impersonation of President Lincoln.

For more on the Carl Sandburg Home see

http://www.nps.gov/carl/index.htm

Summer Music in Flat Rock

Peace Out performed on October 2nd at the final concert in Flat Rock.

Their music is an eclectic blend of folk, country, African

and Celtic.  It was a great occasion to listen to some

good music and look at the audience - kids,

retirees and young folk.

http://www.flatrockonline.com/flat_rock_events/summer_music_in_flat_rock.htm

Art on Main in Hendersonville

The Art on Main show took place last weekend

in Hendersonville.  This booth featured

the art of Michael Bedoian of Saluda whose

detailed paintings highlight local black bears.

http://www.peacefulcoexistence.net/