Weekend in the Sandhills: January 17-19, 2025
Hip, hip hooray for another weekend in the Sandhills! This weekend, join us for a market, a foodie tour, a scavenger hunt, a pottery workshop, an orchard wassail, and a barbershop quartet competition.
Check out our page for links and more information: https://homeofgolf.com/weekender
Ouida’s Food Truck Park LLC
Foodie Tours
Town of Cameron
North Carolina Pottery Center | Seagrove, NC
James Creek Cider House
Paradise in the Pines Episode 67: Scott Peacock, Visit NC
North Carolina ranks as the fifth most-visited state in the U.S., welcoming approximately 43 million visitors in 2023. The state's tourism efforts are driven by Visit North Carolina, part of the The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina. Scott Peacock, the Director of Marketing for VisitNC, works alongside state tourism director Wit Tuttell and the VisitNC team to implement strategies that attract visitors and boost spending across the state.
The Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area CVB collaborates closely with VisitNC to ensure statewide promotions also highlight the Sandhills region, known as the Home of American Golf.
In this episode of Paradise in the Pines, Scott Peacock shares insights into VisitNC's mission, the ongoing effects of Hurricane Helene, and what’s ahead for North Carolina tourism in 2025.
Flavors of the Sandhills
Warm up this winter with the flavors of the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen area! Discover the tastes that make our community unique and let every meal by a celebration.
Plan your visit today at www.homeofgolf.com. Cheers to a flavorful year!
Weekend in the Sandhills: January 10-12, 2025
We have another lineup of fun things to see and do in the Sandhills this weekend! Join us for live music, art exhibits, a winter endurance challenge, a barbecue tasting, and a trivia night.
Check out our page for links and more information: https://homeofgolf.com/weekender
We know winter weather is potentially looming, so be sure to verify with each organization before heading out to their event:
SoPines Scene
Artists League of the Sandhills
Arts Council of Moore County
Foothills Outdoors
Railhouse Brewery
Lake House Tavern
Top Spots for Golf History Buffs in Pinehurst, North Carolina
Welcome to Pinehurst, North Carolina—the Home of American Golf and the ultimate destination for golf history buffs. From iconic landmarks to unforgettable experiences, this is where golf’s history lives and breathes. Let’s explore the top spots where the history of this incredible game comes to life.
🏌️♂️ Tufts Archives Given Memorial Library and Tufts Archives
🏌️♂️ Pine Crest Inn, Pinehurst, NC
🏌️♂️ Carolinas Golf Hall of Fame Carolinas Golf Association
🏌️♂️ United States Golf Association - USGA Experience
🏌️♂️ World Golf Hall of Fame
Come explore the area and make memories of your own – on and off the course. Visit www.homeofgolf.com to begin planning your trip.
Weekend in the Sandhills: January 3-5, 2025
A new year means new things to see and do in the Sandhills! This weekend, join us for a pour tour, line dancing, history tours, a DJ party, a car show, and art demonstrations.
Check out our page for links and more information: https://homeofgolf.com/weekender/
Hatchet Brewing Company
Moore County Historical Association
Rec Room Southern Pines
Sandhills Motoring
Artists League of the Sandhills
2024 Recap
2024: What a year in the Home of American Golf!
From hosting the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 to the magical moments of the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship, 2024 was a year to remember. Add in incredible community events and festive celebrations and it’s clear the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen area truly shines all year long.
Relive the highlights and start dreaming of your 2025 getaway, because the best is yet to come!
Weekend in the Sandhills: December 27-29, 2024
For this holiday weekend in the Sandhills, we've got a lineup of holiday light shows in the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen area and beyond!
Check out our page for links and more information: https://homeofgolf.com/weekender/
Highlanders Farm
Aloha Safari Park
Greene Brothers Christmas Light Show
Holly Jolly Lights
Farley Family Lights
Rockingham Speedway
More light displays in Moore County: www.facebook.com/share/g/ohiBXe2eDiELwW29
Shop Small for the Holidays in Aberdeen. North Carolina
This holiday season, shop small and support the heart of our small towns! Skip the big-box stores and find unique, meaningful gifts at local shops that truly care. From one-of-a-kind items to personalized experiences, shopping small is a win for everyone! 🎁
Support our community, make memories, and discover special treasures — all right here in downtown Aberdeen and the greater Sandhills area.
Shop small. Shop local. Shop the Sandhills.
Downtown Aberdeen
Town of Aberdeen
Twigg & Co.
Eloise Trading Company
High Octane
Lily Rose Boutique
Weekend in the Sandhills: December 20-22, 2024
Join us for another busy holiday weekend in the Sandhills! We've got a pottery open house, an ugly sweater party, a pop-up market, a Christmas parade, a North Pole experience, and a Broadway show.
Check out our post for links and more information: https://homeofgolf.com/weekender/
Seagrove Potters
Southern Pines Growler Company
Revolution Farms
Town of Vass, NC
National Athletic Village
Sunrise Theater
A Carolina Christmas: The Carolina Hotel in Pinehurst, North Carolina
The Carolina Hotel has long been a destination for celebrating Christmas and a big part of that is the amazing gingerbread village in the lobby. But that’s not all! The entire hotel is decked out with more than 20 Christmas trees, each with a different theme, and approximately 800 poinsettias, lights, and garlands. It’s one of the most magical holiday traditions in the Sandhills.
Pinehurst Resort
Paradise in the Pines Episode 66: Joe Steadman, Country Club of North Carolina
From the battlefield of Iraq and Afghanistan to the plush confines of The Country Club Of North Carolina, Joe Steadman has quite the story to tell. Throughout it all, the one common denominator and glue that has kept him going is the game of golf.
From his youth growing up in upstate New York to his current role as the director of instruction at CCNC, Steadman has been a student of the game and his passion is paying off. Recently, Steadman was named to Golf Digest's list of the Best Young Teachers in America for 2025-26.
In this episode of the award-winning Paradise in the Pines, Steadman talks about his love for golf, his teaching style, and his plans to grow the game lesson by lesson.
