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The Blowing Rock Way
🟦 Module 5: The Blowing Rock Way A pace, a feeling, and a philosophy rooted in pride and shared purpose. 🏡 What Is “The Blowing Rock Way”? It’s more than a phrase: It’s how we treat people, and it’s the way we speak about our town. The Blowing Rock Way
Great First Impressions
🟦 Module 2: Great First Impressions Small moments. Big impact—from how we greet to how we make people feel. 😊 First Impressions Matter In tourism, we rely on warmth, clarity, and connection to elevate everyday interactions. Keep in mind that guests may have been traveling for hours before arriving in
Wrapping Up & What’s Next?
🟦 Module 6: Wrapping Up & What’s Next Thank you for being part of this. Now here’s how to carry it forward. 🎓 You Made It! You’ve just completed the Blowing Rock Ambassador Program, and that’s something to be proud of! By taking the time to learn about our town,
A Brief History of Blowing Rock
🏞️ Module 1: A Brief History of Blowing Rock Blowing Rock has always been a retreat. In the 1790s, early settlers like the Greenes, Hayes’, and Coffeys arrived seeking cooler temperatures, clean air, and mountain views. By the late 1800s, Blowing Rock had gained a reputation as a summer escape,
NC High Country Fall Road Trip
Fall is in full swing in the NC High Country, and we’re excited to welcome you! Enjoy events, music, and football against the extraordinary colorful backdrop…
Blowing Rock TDA Begins Research & Branding Project
The Blowing Rock Tourism Development Authority (BRTDA) invited several local stakeholders to take part in a series of focus groups and interviews last week. Over four dozen participated, comprising a diverse group of hoteliers, property managers, retailers, real estate agents, artists, volunteers, restauranteurs, municipal leaders, and non-profit representatives. This was
Fall Festivals in the High Country
Fall events make the season extra festive! If you have missed a fall festival, note the timing of individual events to plan ahead for the following year. Dates change, but in general, each festival is held the same weekend in each year (ex: Woolly Worm Festival is the third weekend
Blowing Rock Fall Bucket List
Blowing rock offers picturesque, storybook scenery that is enhanced by the colors of Fall. Head over to the Blowing Rock Attraction, the town’s namesake, and take in the majesty of the mountains.
High Country Halloween Roundup
There’s lot of Halloween fun in the High Country! Some is scary, some is just a little spooky.
Follow the title links for details about all these events!
Symphony by Chetola Lake – Crown of the Summer
Symphony by Chetola Lake has been considered the jewel in the crown that is Blowing Rock’s Summer Season for 37 years. This
event brings approximately 3,000 people around the lake at Chetola Resort to hear Symphony of the Mountains perform a curated selection of music based around the year’s
NC High Country Summer Road Trip
The North Carolina High Country is in full Summer Swing with attractions, events, and live music everywhere you turn. Enjoy the Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock, Boone, and Banner Elk on this 50 mile scenic loop!
Mustard Seed Home Wins Retail Award!
Ian & Madeline Stuart of Blowing Rock, NC accepted the Best Home Decor Store Award at the Retailer Excellence Awards in Dallas, TX this week for Mustard Seed Home.