Justin Winter's Carolina Lake and Mountain Blog

34th Annual “Festival of Trees” in Downtown Greenville

A favorite treat for anyone in or near the Greenville area during the entire month of December is the annual Festival of Trees, presented by Bon Secours. Whether you have completed your Christmas tree or just getting your creative juices flowing, you need to check out these fantastic holiday trees! These glittering displays are in… Read more »

Fountain Inn’s “Christmas ‘Inn’ Our Town” Celebration

  Fountain Inn continues their “Christmas ‘Inn’ Our Town” celebration! Wednesdays through Sundays, concluding December 22nd, the city of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, will have not only Santa but carriage rides from 6 to 9pm. Click here for more information and to purchase your carriage ride ticket online to avoid the ticket line at the… Read more »

A Lunney Christmas!

We have previously highlighted a wonderful local museum in Seneca – the Lunney Museum. The well-preserved home and grounds offer a great education to visitors and the community alike. Periodically, the museum is home to various events. On Saturday, December 7th from 2pm to 8pm, you are invited to join them for “A Lunney Christmas”!… Read more »

Shop Small this Saturday!

The Saturday following Thanksgiving is Small Business Saturday and we love to brag about the many wonderful and unique small businesses in the area (in fact, too many to mention)! After you have had time to recover from feasting on Thursday and perhaps retail shopping on Friday, how about finding those oh-so-special gifts you just… Read more »

Fun Thanksgiving Trivia!

Thanksgiving in next week (we can hardly believe it either!) and thought it would be fun to share some interesting facts and trivia about this holiday. Well “Mother of Thanksgiving”! 19th century writer and editor Sarah J. Hale wrote countless letters and articles to President Abraham Lincoln urging him to recognize the holiday federally and… Read more »

407 Evergreen Trail – Ready to Make Your Own!

With elevated and extraordinary views, 407 Evergreen Trail of The Cliffs at Keowee Falls is sure to spark your imagination. Windows in practically every room capture this glorious backdrop. Recently refreshed with some new interior painting, this home is ready to make your own! Just off the kitchen, a lakeside coffee bar and sitting area… Read more »

“Optimal Collision – Improvised Music for Saxophone, Piano & Guitar” Event in Greenville

This year’s weather may not cooperate for the many people who enjoy getting dressed up and going door to door trick-or-treating for Halloween.  For a little something different (and also, indoors!) try the “Optimal Collision – Improvised Music for Saxophone, Piano & Guitar” tomorrow night at the Carolina Music Museum at Heritage Green (516 Buncombe… Read more »

Commanding View of Table Rock Mountain

  Our Upstate area is replete with nature’s beauty! This is not limited to, although does certainly include, Lakes Jocassee and Keowee. We also boast of numerous waterfalls and in Pickens County, we have our very picturesque Table Rock Mountain. One particular home has a commanding view of this natural wonder. From 137 Wotawok Trail… Read more »