I often talk about Pinehurst as if the Village and the Resort and Country Club are one in the same. And visitors to the area may come to the same conclusion. However they are two distinctly different entities that work well together. The Pinehurst Resort began in 1895 by James Tufts.  It has 3 hotels, 44 Villa Rooms, and 30 condos. There are 8 - 18 hole golf courses including the famous Pinehurst #2 golf course. There is a public golf clubhouse with the Donald Ross Grill for dining, and a private members club with locker rooms, dining and meeting rooms. In addition to golf Pinehurst offers 24 tennis courts on which the North Carolina State USTA league championships play yearly. There are social tennis matches as well as competitive area league play and tournaments. There is also a sepa... 02/19/2011

Come to Pinehurst this Saturday for the 2011 - 7th annual Camellia Festival.  This year it will be held at the Pinehurst Village Hall from 12:00 - 4:00. The public is invited to come view the judged blooms and there will be lectures on growing Camellias. Camellias are a popular flower here in the Sandhills and come in a variety of beautiful colors.  If you are new to gardening camellias you can bring in your blooms from 7:30 - 9:30 AM. Spreading camellia bushes will also be sold at the festival. For more information you can call 910-255-0010. The weather is going to be great tomorrow so come out to the Pinehurst Village Hall this Saturday- Feb. 19 at 12:30 for the Camellia Festival! 02/18/2011

 FUN THINGS TO DO IN & AROUND PINEHURST, NC FEBRUARY 16TH-20TH  This week we have lots of LIVE MUSIC and ANTIQUES! Have a GREAT Week Everybody!  The Weather Is Perfect!!! (I'll be updating this post if I hear of anything else that is going on, so check back often.) Last Update:  2/16 @ 12:43pm   WEDNESDAY | February 16 LADIES NITE at The Jefferson Inn TONIGHT!  Music by ‘Piano Man’ Clarence Levine.  ½ Price Wines.  The Jefferson Inn, 150 W. New Hampshire Avenue, Southern Pines.  (910) 692-9911 or visit www.jeffersoninnsouthernpines.com.   WEDNESDAY | February 16 KARAOKE at O'Mahoney's Pub and Grill.  9pm-11/45pm. Drinking & Singing! O'Mahoney's Pub and Grill,  1930 N. Poplar Street, Aberdeen.  Call (910) 635-3332  or visit www.omahoneyspubandgrill.com.   FRIDAY | February 18 It's JAZZY ... 02/16/2011

Golf tournament called Purple Ball in Foxfire today just Minutes from Pinehurst. Today is February 13th and the sun is shining and the temperatures are in the upper 50's and may reach 60 this afternoon. What a perfect day for a country club member golf tournament. Foxfire is a country club and Village 10 minutes from Pinehurst and they scored big today with big turnout for their tournament and a lovely day to enjoy it. This tournament is called Purple Ball - now I am not a golfer so I can't explain all the rules to you. I do know that this is a  Foxfire County Club members only tournament. There are teams and one person on the team plays the purple ball. The other team players have a regular white golf ball. And that is about all I know about the Purple Ball game. Please leave comments... 02/13/2011

Finally in - the January 2011 residential sales statistics for the Pinehurst NC area real estate. Looking at this graph you might think things are not all that great for Pinehurst area homes sales. So to understand what is going on you need a bit more information. Even though gross sales were down over December 2010 this is usually the case from December to January. Even though January 2011 looks not much better than January 2010 this is deceiving. January 2011 sales had an increase in unit sales of about 20% over January 2010 (61 vs 50). Average prices fell in January 2011 from January 2010 by about 20% (280,000 vs 230,000). This isn't as bad as it seems. I think the significance is the increase in unit sales year over year during the same time period. Why? Because at the peak of the ... 02/11/2011

Looking for real estate in Pinehurst, NC usually includes the community of Pinehurst #6 because of the wide range of available properties. I remember the day I took this photo of the golf course known as Pinehurst #6. It was a beautiful fall day with warm weather and cool shadows making for a lovely scene. Imagine living along this course and enjoying these views every day! Pinehurst #6 is a community in Pinehurst surrounding this golf course which is not adjacent to the main Pinehurst club house and other courses. Although as a member you would have access to the main clubhouse and courses #1-5. Pinehurst #6 offers affordable single family homes and condos along with much higher end homes and everything in between. Currently there are 46 condos or single family homes available. They a... 02/10/2011

  FUN THINGS TO DO IN & AROUND PINEHURST, NC THIS WEEKEND | FEBRUARY 11TH-13TH This weekend we not only have LIVE MUSIC, there's a walking tour and golf! Don't forget...Monday is Valentine's Day!!!  Have a GREAT Weekend Everybody!  Have FUN & BE SAFE! Updated 2/12 @ 1:00pm(I'll be updating this post if I hear of anything else that is going on, so check back often.)     FRIDAY | February 11th Whether you're here on vacation or you're a local, if you like history, then you don't want to miss this tour!  PINEHURST RESORT'S HISTORIC WALKING TOUR AND TEA is from10am to noon. Weather forecast looks mostly SUNNY!  You will learn about Pinehurst's history and also enjoy the traditions of classic high tea. $25/person. Space is limited, please call for reservations. (910) 235-8415.  This tour is ... 02/09/2011

The Pinehurst Area has a great little place called the Sunrise Theater and they need your support. Among the many great shows the Sunrise brings to the Pinehurst/Southern Pines area - one that might be in jeopardy is the encore showing of the Opera's performance at the Met. The Sunrise was originally built as a hardware store in 1898 and became a movie theater around 1940. It stayed a theater for about 40 years then closed it's doors. Some thought permanently. It was reopened in the 1990's by the Arts Council of Moore County and then transferred to the Sunrise Preservation Group in 2005 and is managed and owned by them to this day. Near Pinehurst - the Sunrise is located on Broad St. in the downtown area of Southern Pines. Its event calender is a mix of off mainstream films, some mains... 02/09/2011

  Pinehurst area golfers and all other golfers anywhere age 50+ are eligible to join the Sandhills Senior Golf Association (SSGA) Anyone anywhere can join if you are 50+ years of age. The association offers discounts to approximately 400 golf courses and many are located in the Pinehurst area.  The annual dues are only $40 and gives the members discounts on courses in Pinehurst, NC and beyond! The Association also runs several tournaments a year. Most of these tournaments are held at golf courses around the Pinehurst area. The 2011 tournament schedule according to the SSGA's website is as follows: June 7 - 9:00 AM - Southern Pines Golf Club $35 July 12 - 9:00 AM - Hyland Hills Golf Club $35 August 9 - 8:30 AM - Whipsering Woods $35 September 13 - 8:30 AM - Scotch Meadows $35 Oct. 11 - 9... 02/06/2011

Looking for places to go watch the Super Bowl in the Pinehurst area this Sunday? Here are a few suggestions. Of course these all have lots of TV's for watching the game.The Hickory Tavern - 9735 Hwy 15/501 Pinehurst, NC 920-235-3850. - They are offering a prize of up to $25,000 during the big game. Call for details. This restaurant has lots of big TV's that can be seen from anywhere in the restaurant. The Bell Tree - 155 NE Broad St. inSouthern Pines, NC 910-692-4766. There will probably be some specials for the big game - though none had been announced as of today. There are plenty of TV's so you won't miss a second of the game. This is a smaller venue than Hickory Tavern and it has a nice home town pub feeling. Dugan's Pub - 2 Market Square in the Village of Pinehurst, NC. 910-295-34... 02/04/2011

  I've been going through my old photos and scanning them into the computer for safe keeping and for sharing, too! I came upon this photo that was taken in August of 2004 during a trip through New England. If memory serves me correctly, this is in front of a 'Dog Art Gallery' in Woodstock, VT. I could not resist, the temptation was too much....I added my pup to the Dog Walker Sculpture in front of the Gallery. CAN YOU TELL WHICH ONE IS MY BASIL??? (He's such a good sport!)       Basil is also my Backyard Inspector, so if you're looking for a Home in Pinehurst....We can Help! www.ThePinehurstBlog.com www.BloggingInThePines.com www.VillageAcresOfPinehurst.com     02/04/2011

  FUN THINGS TO DO IN & AROUND PINEHURST, NC THIS WEEKEND | FEBRUARY 3RD-6TH If you like LIVE MUSIC & THE ARTS, then you're going to love the lineup for this weekend!!!  Have a GREAT Weekend Everybody!  Have FUN & BE SAFE! Last Update on 2/4 @ 4:29pm(I'll be updating this post if I hear of anything else that is going on, so check back often.  I'm sure I'll be posting some Super Bowl party locations our here soon.)   THURSDAY-SUNDAY | February 3rd-6th In the mood for a MUSICAL this weekend?  MOORE ON STAGE presents "Evita!".   Show starts at 7:30pm except Sunday at 2pm. Tickets are $22/adult, $15/students (18 and under).  For reservations call (910) 692-7118 or for more information visit www.mooreonstage.com.  Robert E. Lee Auditorium is located at the Pinecrest High School off of US Hwy... 02/03/2011

Pinehust Homes For Sale In Village Acres January 2011 Neighborhood Market Update       Hi Neighbors!   Here is the January 2011 Neighborhood Market Update for Village Acres of Pinehurst. As of today, there are 29 Village Acres Homes 'For Sale'.      Here is an overview of these 29 homes that are currently available: Priced between $124,900 & $310,000 Year Built ranges between 1974 & 2011 Heated Square Footage between 1,200 & 2,400 One Home is 2BR/2BA 24 Homes are 3BR/2BA One Home is 4BR/2BA Three Homes are 4BR/3BA Pinehurst Country Club Membership is available with 3 Homes All Homes have a Garage with the exception of two   There was one house in Village Acres that 'Sold' in January for $246,500.  This house has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a total of 2,210 heated square feet.    Vil... 02/02/2011

Here is the 2011 Golf Championships scheduled to play at Pinehurst this year. Pinehurst resort and country club host several golf tournaments and championships every year. Most of these tournaments have certain eligibility requirements. This depends on the tournament and who is running the event. Even if you aren't eligible to play in any tournaments you can come for a vacation and play some golf as well as watch some golf. If you live in the area - you could just come down to the course and check out the game play. Here's the schedule: 2011 Pinehurst Intercollegiate Golf Tournament on course #6 - March 10-13 2100 Pinehurst Challenge golf Tournament (College of Charleston) on course #6 - April 3-5 2011 Colonial Athletic Association Championship on course #6 - April 21-24 111th Men's No... 02/02/2011

  Groundhog Day | Meet Sir Walter Wally | Raleigh, NC     Tomorrow, February 2nd, is Groundhog Day!    Philadelphia may have Punxsutawney Phil, but Raleigh NC has Sir Walter Wally and he will be at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences tomorrow.  The Museum is only an hour drive from Pinehurst.    You could make a day of it in our Capital City:  Start off at the Groundhog Day Event at the Museum Sir Walter Wally's Shadow Ceremony is at Noon Click Here for a full schedule Check out some of the other Exhibits currently at the Museum Have Lunch in the City of Raleigh Take in a little shopping   Will Sir Walter Wally see his shadow tomorrow?   Will there be six more weeks of winter?      I, for one, certainly hope NOT!  With 30 states under some kind of 'Winter Storm Warning/Watch' ... 02/01/2011

  The Pinehurst area has many restaurants and if you want follow me on FourSquare you'll see some of my favorites. This blog actually came about because of the funny comments I've been getting from friends about all the restaurants I check in with using FourSquare. I thought why not write a blog about it and maybe you can follow along as I dine through the Pinehurst area. (believe it or not - I haven't gained weight!) Many are probably asking "what is foursquare". This is a website and smart phone app for checking into different places and it is mostly just for fun and staying in touch with friends. Each time you check in you can tell foursquare to update other social sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Also, when you check in you get points, badges, and the person who most visits a par... 02/01/2011

This is the thermometer on my screened-in porch (in the shade) at about Noon today!I think we actually got up to 70 something by day end.SPEECHLESS...It is still January!!!   The sun was shining and it was an amazing day so I leashed up Basil & Bree Bree and we went for a long, long walk through the Village Parks.(Vince was on the golf course...I have a shoulder issue right now) Basil couldn't help himself when we passed by the big red fire hydrant.Poor 'lil guy didn't learn how to raise his leg like a REAL BOY DOG. After about 2 hours in the park, we headed back home and this was the view through the pine trees around 4:30. An amazing January Afternoon in Pinehurst!!!     01/30/2011

SUNDAY BRUNCH IN & AROUND PINEHURST     I LOVE BRUNCH!!!  It's not breakfast, it's not lunch...it's BOTH presented in a delicious fashion.  Some restaurants choose to take the day off on Sunday's, but there are several others that are OPEN & READY to serve you an amazing Brunch.  I've dined at all the restaurants that I'm going to list here and I don't necessarily have a favorite.  They are all wonderful 'Local' establishments that are each unique unto themselves.  As a matter of fact, you should try them ALL!      Table On The Green offers traditional Southern breakfast items along with Thai inspired cuisine.  Brunch is served 10am-2pm and the average price is $7.  They are located within the Midland Country Club at 2205 Midland Drive in Pinehurst.  Go early, take your clubs and play 9... 01/29/2011

Pinehurst NC Real Estate - What a Great Place to Retire. I had been working with these clients for about a year to help them find that perfect retirement home. Going over our email correspondence I came up with the following question for Bob's Never answer the same question twice contest. "Hi Dawn, I know we have an appointment with the Home Inspector on Wednesday at 1:30 but who lets the appraiser in? Is there an opportunity for me to take measurements while he/she is there or is it better for me to make myself scarce? Ted" This lovely couple was always so considerate in all their questions and requests. I answered by telling them first that appraisers in the Pinehurst area usually call the listing agent to gain entry to the house. It would not be a problem for him to be there at the ... 01/29/2011

DANCING WITH THE 'SANDHILLS' STARS!   Are You One Of The Many People Who Are Obsessed With The TV Reality Show, 'Dancing With The Stars'?   Well, here's your chance to enjoy a dancing reality show LIVE and in person right here in Pinehurst!  It's an evening of Dinner & Dancing with the Sandhills Stars!  Men and women who are local leaders in Moore County will compete for your vote on the dance floor.    The purpose of the event is to raise awareness of mentoring children and the impact it has on their futures.  The two mentoring programs that will benefit from Dancing With The Sandhills Stars are Communities In Schools and Moore Buddies. Both programs are local Moore County non-profit United Way agencies.     The event is Sunday Night (1/30/11) in the Grand Ballroom located in the histo... 01/28/2011