You’ll find Flat Rock on the doorstep to Hendersonville ~ a beautifully etched community with Charleston roots along Route 225.
Step into The Gallery at Flat Rock (11 am – 5 pm, Tues – Sat at 2702A Greenville Hwy, 828-698-7000), for brilliantly curated paintings, fabric and wearable art, and pottery by regional makers.
Discover Melinda Lawton’s Sweet Magnolia Gallery, arranged in a charming yellow-sided cottage, at the edge of Hendersonville (1406 Greenville Hwy). Each of Melinda’s jewelry designs is a one-of-a-kind piece. (Open by appointment, 828-697-2212).
Enjoy beautiful views and distinct pottery at Berning Pottery (Open by appointment, 210 Deep Gap Loop Road, 828-507-3134). Each piece showcases the character and imprint of an actual maple leaf.
Not to Miss
- Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site. Phased Reopening – check website or call for latest information. 1800 Little River Road. Reservations for house tour at reservation.gov, (828-693-4178).
- The State Theatre of North Carolina ~ Flat Rock Playhouse. Seasonal performances, (2661 Greenville Hwy, 828-693-0731). Temporarily closed as of July 1, 2020.
St. John in the Wilderness (1895 Greenville Hwy, 828-693-9783). - “Little Rainbow Row” ~ a colorful collection of shops and restaurants in the 2700 block of Greenville Hwy.
- DuPont State Recreational Forest, 30 minutes from Flat Rock. (1300 Staton Rd., Cedar Mountain). Open year-round (828-877-6527).