Discover Reynolda House, the centerpiece of the Reynolda Historic District in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Explore masterpieces of American art in the restored 1917 mansion of R.J. and Katharine Reynolds.
The 129 acres that comprise Reynolda Gardens of Wake Forest University were once at the center of Reynolda, the early twentieth century estate of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Reynolds and included a lake, a golf course, formal gardens, greenhouses, and woods. Although many changes have occurred to the landscape over the past century, this preserve serves as a learning center for topics related to horticulture, environmental sciences, and landscape history. The gardens and grounds are open free of charge during daylight hours year-round. The greenhouses are open free of charge Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm.
This is the village which once supported the 1,067 acre estate of the R.J. Reynolds family. These buildings were modeled after an English Village and included dairy barns, a cattle shed, school, post office, smokehouse, blacksmith shop, carriage house, central power and heating plant as well as cottages to house the family’s chauffeur and stenographer, the village’s school master and the farm’s head dairyman and horticulturist. These historical buildings now house wonderful shopping with unique gift shoppes and boutiques, as well as some outstanding restaurants.
This is a downtown Winston-Salem favorite of the Bride. Walking distance from all downtown hotels.
The BEST BBQ in North Carolina. FYI: They are closed on Sundays!