The 1st Bespoke Picnic Experience in the Pines. We design & set up Picnics & Social Soirées

My Story

Through the years my husband and I have been on quite a few picnic dates. There’s something about being outside, snacking on tasty bites, sipping lemonade, and laying back watching the clouds go by with your special someone. Sometimes on rainy days, we’ve ordered out, threw a tablecloth on the floor, called the kids to dinner, and picnicked in the family room. My kids love this tradition and so do I. These picnic dates are among some of my favorite memories. Along with my fondness for picnics, I have a love of hosting social soirées and creating beautiful table-scapes to be enjoyed by my family and friends. With their encouragement and support, I started Pinehurst Picnic Co. I would love to design the perfect picnic date for you. Whether it’s a special occasion you’d like to celebrate, a picnic in the park with your special someone, or just a get-together with friends – Pinehurst Picnic Co. will help you make the memories you will talk about in the years to come with a Luxury Curated Picnic Experience. My picnic basket fare is locally sourced and is sure to exceed your picnic goals; you’ll have everything you need and more. I can’t wait to start designing your luxury picnic. 

“WATERING CAN WINES” in the Tyson Sinclair Building.

105 McReynolds ST, Carthage NC. More than wine!!! Jams, Dips, cheese & crackers, Soup starters, gift baskets and much more!!!!

Hammer & Stain is a DIY studio where guests transform unfinished wood into wall worthy pieces. Our instructor guided classes make it fun and easy to create a piece you will love! All you have to do is bring yourself, your friends, and your favorite beverage!

The Old Hardware Antiques

If quality antiques are your passion or your trade, you will not be disappointed with a visit to The Old Hardware.

Having been in business at this same location for more than thirty – five years, The Old Hardware has established a reputation for offering outstanding country and formal furniture and accessories at reasonable prices. Ranging from blue-decorated stoneware, pottery, and painted furniture to Staffordshire, Imari, and period English pieces, our inventory is sure to please the discriminating buyer.

The restored 1920’s brick building, once the center of Cameron’s agricultural trade, lends itself to inviting displays in a vintage atmosphere. With two floors of Antiques to browse, a visit will surely be a memorable experience.

About Cameron

Located in the heart of the Carolina Sandhills, home of the long leaf pine, world-class golf and top equestrian activities, Cameron, North Carolina is a small farming town, proud to be included in the National Register of Historic Sites.

Born of a Plank Road, nurtured by a Railroad, and spurred on by the turpentine and dewberry industries, Cameron prospered in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The dewberry industry played an important role in this prosperity. Hundreds of acres of Dewberries were cultivated and shipped by rail to northern markets where, being larger and sweeter than a blackberry, they were very much in demand. Cameron hustled and bustled during the busy harvest seasons. All hotels were filled for auctions and fairs, and the town lived up to its name, The Dewberry Capital of the World.

Though the trains no longer stop as they pass through the town and dewberries are not grown on a large scale anymore, Cameron has become a destination for serious collectors, decorators, trades persons, and those just interested in local history.

Cameron was voted “Best Antique Area in North Carolina” by Our State Magazine, and “Best Antique Area in Moore County” by The Pilot Newspaper. Also featured in Southern Living Magazine, Cameron boasts several antique shops and is well worth the visit. Plan your trip soon to spend the day, enjoy lunch, and have a great antiquing experience.

Both born and raised in North Carolina, Ryan and Namaste were greatly influenced by their parents love of gardening and indoor/outdoor plants. They learned that you can never, ever have too many plants!!!

Namaste grew up in the foothills spending much of her time exploring the outdoors. She developed a love of plants as a kid, seeking serenity within grounds she ventured. Her love for plants grew more and more, as she grew older. Her countless frolics to her favorite gardens at Reynolda Village in Winston-Salem, was significantly influential. Some days were just too nice to go to her near by high school, so she ended up at these gardens instead……..and never got caught! She has worn numerous hats in the horticulture biz over the years. Being a grower and watching a plant grow and flourish, especially from a seed or cutting, has been most fulfilling for her. It is the simple things that makes us happiest. She has been in the horticultural industry for over 20 years. Namaste is the grower…….and the plant fanatic.

Ryan is from the Sandhills area. He was born with a hammer in one hand and a fishing pole in his other hand. His love of the outdoors and nature keeps him inspired and motivated to create. Ryan has a construction business focusing on all aspects of home renovations. In his spare time, what he really enjoys is creating his own unique pieces of woodwork. He builds tables, stools and benches, either traditional or rustic style. He loves to make wooden swords and hammers, along with beautiful custom canoe paddles. From furnishings, to toys and arbors, he can produce anything. He is an artist in his own right. Ryan is the creator….which means Namaste has a list of never ending projects.

Together with Namaste’s horticulture background and Ryan being a highly skilled carpenter, they decided to build a greenhouse. Designed from scratch, this one-of-a-kind greenhouse was built from salvaged sliding glass window inserts and cull lumber. In an attempt to find arrowheads in the creek bed, Ryan collected buckets on top of buckets of river rock for the footpath. Now, that is how to build a greenhouse on a shoestring budget! Along with their greenhouse, they try to keep honeybees. They bought their first hives in 2017. It has been a challenge, but very rewarding when you see a honeybee harvest pollen and nectar from your plants. The best part, though, is when you get your first taste of that honey! Outside of work, they still both love being outdoors in nature with their children, the birds, the trees and all the other wild things.

We are locally owned and operated and look forward to serving the greater Sandhills region for many years to come. We look forward to getting to know our community while participating in a significant way.  With over 100 combined years of cinema experience, our ownership group is committed to providing a clean, safe, friendly and fun environment for all.

In 1974 with $2 and a pickup truck full of azaleas, Pete & Linda Gulley started growing the family business, Gulley’s Garden Center in downtown Southern Pines. Over the years, Gulley’s has become a staple in the community – a gardening hub with a large variety of plants, shrubs, trees and garden supplies. Gulley’s Garden Center is a true old-fashioned family owned, family run business with a friendly, knowledgeable staff.