If you've visited our gardens recently, chances are you've seen staff pruning our crepe myrtles quite severely! Don't be shocked, this practice has a history and a purpose. Pollarding is a pruning practice that dates back past the Elizabethan era. It involves repetitively cutting back the thinner and taller branches of a shrub or tree. Over years of pollarding, the shrub or tree will maintain denser growth at a stunted height. In most cases, pollarding was instituted because of the resource it could provide: a steady supply of thin branches that could be used as kindling or for crafting. In decorative gardens, such as the Elizabethan Gardens, pollarding is implemented for aesthetic purposes. Cutting the crepe myrtles back in the winter will mean denser foliage and bloom in the spring

We hope you all had a great Super Bowl Sunday. We can't wait to be slinging out our delicious food for you all again.

We are reopening from our break on Valentine's Day! Come have a romantic dinner with us and your loved one.

Take advantage of the BOGO offer for your family vacation, birthday party or summer graduation party. There are no limitations on how many you can purchase and use it any operating day in 2024. Your FREE guest just needs to enter with you. This is the best day ticket special we offer all year and it's only available until February 15th.

Aloha and welcome to your coastal home-away-from-home! This inviting Outer Banks beach cottage offers a quiet location on the north end of Avon, just steps from miles of pristine, uncrowded beaches and within easy reach of local shops, restaurants, and charter services. Seasonal access to the pool at Club Hatteras provides an extra dose of vacation value for summer-stay guests.

Today's lineup is Fresh Drum, Ocracoke Clam Chowder, Jasmine Rice, and Southern Style Green Beans. Reubens are the Lunch Special and Veggie Lasagna for Dinner Special. I have 16 orders!???

We have Valentine's Day goodies for everyone. Open 6:30 am - 3 pm daily.

Just a reminder: The campground opens tentatively on March 22nd. However, we are currently taking reservations online. You can check availability, and rates and book a campsite on our website in the link below. If you need assistance in selecting a site or with a current reservation, please call Mike at (252) 987-1431 and leave a message, he will return your call ASAP. Please DO NOT send emails asking for availability, rates, or changes. Give us a call if you need assistance. We are not in the office working until mid-March. Availability and rates are up-to-date online. We do not quote these via email due to different rates for site types, the number of campers and pets you plan to bring, and our availability may change at any moment due to our reservation system being available 24 hours. We hope you are enjoying your Winter and look forward to seeing you again this Spring.