Winter can be dark and gray in North Carolina. If you want something to do with family and friends to make the winter-solstice-week special, consider driving the next county over to Old Salem. The Moravian village is so beautiful this time of year. Historically, the Moravians come from the eastern part of the Czech Republic. Moravian missionaries have been in North Carolina since the mid 1700's and they founded (Old) Salem in 1766.* Old Salem feels like a small, European village- pretty magical, especially in winter.
If you just want to walk around admiring the architecture, the cobblestone streets, and the simplicity of a bygone era, you don't even need to purchase a ticket. The gift shop has fabulous, seasonal gifts and the bakery (featured above) sells goods made from centuries-old recipes in wood-fired ovens. The man in the photo above told us that when he goes home, his grandchildren tell him he smells like a bakery. What a great memory for them, and for you, if you have a chance to stop by for a visit. Way too many people who live in Greensboro have never visited Old Salem...........
*(read more, here).
Wish I had one of those good sugar cakes they are making.
Posted by: Jane T. Mitchell | Monday, December 22, 2014 at 10:31 AM
I wouldn't mind stopping in there!
Posted by: William Kendall | Monday, December 22, 2014 at 11:56 AM