From Canton to the Outer Banks, these artisans use local ingredients — from Ocracoke figs to Foothills moonshine — and foolproof family recipes to make every scrub, soak, and lather feel like home.
Family Branches
At Friendswood Brooms in Leicester, the craft of broom making is passed down, hand to handle, through generations.
Care & Keeping
With each guest she welcomes, a steward of the historic Lovill House honors the home’s legacy — and her own family’s High Country roots.
Teatime in Shelby
In Cleveland County, the owner of a beloved home has restored its former grandeur and reinstated its tradition of hospitality through afternoon teas.
Home & Board
For nearly 30 years, the owners of Durham’s Morehead Manor Bed and Breakfast have shared their historic home with travelers they treat like family.
Harmony on the Hill
A Henderson County bed and breakfast saves a special course for last.
Think Like Mrs. Gray
The butlers at Winston-Salem’s Graylyn Estate carry on a tradition established nearly a century ago by a globe-trotting hostess who wanted every guest to feel appreciated.
The Golden Rules of Guesting
A North Carolinian’s guide to getting invited back, again and again.
Countertop Hospitality
In the South, a pound cake is an invitation to grab a plate and make yourself at home. One Stokes County baker shared this homemade tradition beyond his kitchen table.
