Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award and Friend

For her significant service to community: Gayle Winston joins ranks of Maya Angelou, Billy Graham, with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award, North Carolina's highest honor a North Carolina citizen can receive and is given out at the governor’s discretion. It is typically given out to honor an individual who has made some type of special achievement or contribution to the community. To date, over 13,000 North Carolina citizens have received the award.

As you know we immensely enjoyed our stay at liveblogging the North Carolina mountains at the River House Inn. It was great surprise and delight to meet, and mix and interact with Mrs. Winston while we were at the River House.



Ms. Winston was so fun. We jumped into this pose like we were sorority sisters on bid day. (Now I wonder was she a Tri Delta!) She is so charming, elegant and personable. She enjoys her guests as they do her. The staff at River House Inn is amazing with their hospitality. It is exciting to see Ms. Winston receive this well-deserved award along with other notables like North Carolina's Billy Graham, Maya Angelou and Michael Jordan.

Do you know anyone who has won the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award? This is exciting. And I'm Hooked on Friday with this awesome award and friend! What are you hooked on?

P.S. Dear River House Inn, We miss you immensely! Mama's adjusting to cooking again and the children request the Four Course Meals that you serve. Thank you friends! Until Next Time, The Carolina Mama Family

Warmly,