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Southern Living Taps Reynolda as a “Best Place to Visit”

The editors of Southern Living “have scoured the South for what’s new, notable and next in 2025″ to create the magazine’s “25 Best Places to Go in the South in 2025.” And Winston-Salem’s historic Reynolda is on the list and noted as “one of the best-kept secrets in this vibrant college town.” According to the magazine’s listing:

If you’re looking for the ultimate springtime day trip, go to the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Reynolda Gardens, and Reynolda Village, located on and around Wake Forest University. The property and former country home of R.J. Reynolds and Katharine Smith has a multitude of things to see and do on its 1,067 acres. Stroll the formal gardens, which include flowering bulbs, azaleas, and the largest cherry tree display in the Carolinas. Don’t miss the restored 1913 Lord & Burnham Greenhouse. Tour the 64-room Reynolda House Museum of American Art, with its period interiors and galleries of paintings and other works. Then enjoy a meal and shopping at Reynolda Village, a retail area housed in historic buildings.

The museum and gardens also host a variety of special exhibits and events throughout the year. A special exhibition opens February 15 showcasing work by Andrew Wyeth, one of the most popular and celebrated American artists of the twentieth century.

For residents of the area, the allure of Reynolda is well known. It’s a popular place to walk the trails, explore the art and exhibitions, visit the village shops and restaurants, or enjoy the serene beauty of the gardens. But it’s nice to see this recognition from Southern Living that should bring even more visitors to this special place.

 

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Graylyn Estate Named Top 10 Boutique Hotel by USA Today

The historic Graylyn Estate in Winston-Salem was voted by the readers of USA Today as one of the 10 best boutique hotels in the country in the recent 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. According to USA Today, “boutique hotels offer an escape all their own, complete with a more customized experience and the best modern amenities and service.”

Winston-Salem’s Own Version of Downtown Abbey

In its description of Graylyn Estate, the review noted that “butlers are available around the clock to ensure that guest needs are always attended to. Winston-Salem’s own version of ‘Downton Abbey’ treats visitors to this 55-acre historic property like royalty.”

The estate is justly proud of this elite designation. “Graylyn is honored and proud to be recognized by elite travel writers and voters,” said Vice President John Wise. “The Graylyn team works tirelessly to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests and corporate meeting partners. The award validates our commitment to hospitality each and every day. Graylyn is fortunate to be included on the list and to shine a light across the country on Winston-Salem and Wake Forest University.”

Then Second-Largest Home in North Carolina

The estate’s history stretches back to 1925 when Bowman Gray, then president of tobacco company R.J. Reynolds, and wife Nathalie Lyons Gray purchased 87 acres that were originally part of the Reynolda estate of R.J. and Katharine Reynolds. Employing the finest artisans and craftsmen, Graylyn emerged as the second-largest home in North Carolina, with nearly 85 rooms and 46,000 square feet of living space.

Today, the Graylyn Estate is owned and operated by Wake Forest University. A unique blend of Old World charm and personalized service, the estate is recognized for its opulent interiors, luxury amenities and 55 acres of lush grounds. An ongoing tradition is the serving each afternoon of Mrs. Gray’s butterscotch cookies in honor of the couple’s dogs, Butter and Scotch, as well as complimentary ice cream, Mr. Gray’s favorite treat.

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NC Baptist Hospital Celebrates a Century of Service

North Carolina Baptist Hospital, now known as Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, officially marked 100 years of service on May 28.

The hospital opened its doors in Winston-Salem on May 28, 1923, with a simple commitment: to be a place of healing and teaching. Planning began in 1919, when the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina held its annual meeting and appointed a special commission to seek a location for North Carolina’s first Baptist hospital. The goal was to create a network of hospitals to care for the state’s neediest patients.

An 11-acre tract of land in Winston-Salem’s Ardmore neighborhood was chosen as the site for the hospital. Construction took about two years, and on May 28, 1923, North Carolina Baptist Hospital opened, with five floors and 88 beds. Fred Trivette, who would grow up to be a North Carolina highway patrolman, was the first baby born on the hospital’s opening day.

Today, the hospital is an 885-bed tertiary care center that treats families from across the region and the Wake Forest Baptist health system has grown to include five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations, 2,700 physicians, 4,000 nurses and more than 20,000 employees.

More than 1,200 students learn at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, including the MD, PA, Nurse Anesthesia, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and graduate programs. The hospital plays a pivotal role in research and education for Wake Forest University School of Medicine, a nationally-known leader in groundbreaking research and experiential medical education, and the academic core of Advocate Health.

 

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