The therapeutic benefits of walking in nature have long been touted, but it’s much more than the sight of the blue-hued mountains and deep green forests that calm and center us. The subtle scents of the rocks, rivers, plants and trees play a major role in elevating our mood and state of mind.
To extend the wellness of the woods beyond the trails, The Greystone Inn teamed with Elder and Co., makers of handmade soy wax candles in Brevard, North Carolina, to create a custom Greystone candle for our guests. Before getting to work in her studio, Ellie Tate, owner of Elder and Co., began the creative process with a visit to our special lakeside location to experience firsthand the essence of The Greystone. From there, we put our noses to work, noting our reactions to sample candles, essential oils, and each potential ingredient Tate suggested.
“After creating samples, I always burn the candles in my own home and live with the scent before presenting them to my clients,” said Tate. “Of the seven samples I created for The Greystone, I felt that two truly captured the allure of the inn and its unique setting.”
The final winner – a lovely combination of all things Greystone – moss, soil, balsam, cedar and pine – that can be enjoyed throughout the hotel and anywhere you’d like to take The Greystone with you. The Greystone candle is available for purchase at The Greystone Inn Market or in the hotel lobby to bring the magic of Lake Toxaway and The Greystone Inn to your own home.
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Branches of Hope
Fraser fir. Red spruce. Yellow birch. Ask anyone in North Carolina their favorite tree and you’re likely to get a variety of answers. Ask anyone in Transylvania County and you’re likely to hear just one – the Angel Giving Tree.
This year will be the fifth year The Greystone Inn will put up the Angel Giving Tree – a partnership with Lake Toxaway Charities and Rosman area schools to provide gifts and food to over 200 prequalified school children, the elderly and disabled. The Angel Tree program provides children ages pre-K through high school with a complete set of new clothing and a stocking filled with toiletries and essentials. Each child also receives a wrapped gift from Santa and a box of food for the entire family.
Hear why this program is near and dear to Patrick Chapman, Principal at Lake Toxaway’s T.C. Henderson School of Science and Technology, and look for more information on how you can participate in this special annual charity event in our upcoming October e-newsletter.
