The Magic of Woodside

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The most magical place in North Carolina to me is the home named Woodside. I first saw it in the early 1960’s and have been there occasionally ever since. Sue and Jack were the owners back then, and they were the most welcoming people I’d ever met. The house was a magnet, and they the shining, sharing lights inside. Everyone was drawn in and enchanted. Fast forward to today, and the love and warmth come from Rick and Myra. What a team they are, watching over and caring for the old house and its memories!

Niece Kathie took this photo that shows the group around the table. I’m on the left, then comes nephew Chris, daughter Lise, Rick, niece Chrissie, and Myra.

After lunch, Rick was beginning to tell the history of the house and its owners to Chrissie and Chris in the living room. Thus began the most thorough tour of the house I’d ever witnessed. Though standing at the front door, I’m lurking in a mirror behind and to the right.

Rick showed them something about the coat rack, but I was concentrating on getting a picture and didn’t listen.

A piece of furniture that looks like it holds books, opens to reveal a desk. I know the photos are dark, but try to see all the carvings. If my memory is correct, most in the house were done by T. J. Stone, Rick’s great uncle.

Although the house and many of its furnishings are old, Rick shows that they stay up to date. They have an iPhone in this cabinet.

Here is a flashback to 2004. Myra is talking to my grandson David and daughter Lise. Rick is performing a Harry Potter trick for young David. The dates changed, but the people remain as warm and caring as ever. The magic stays up to date, as well.

Myra, David, and Lise
Rick and David
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Published by Anne Mehrling

I'm a retiree who loves to write about life in the mountains of North Carolina.

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24 thoughts on “The Magic of Woodside”

  3. What a interesting & historical magical place. Amazing you sharing Woodies house & some memories that I like. All photos are very nice . So beautiful photo you look in mirror behind to the right side standing at the front door.
    Have good day!

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  6. Woodside looks like a place I would love! So pleased people are there to look after it and show it to the public. I would love to see the outside.

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    1. I probably have one photo of the front of Woodside, but I wouldn’t be able to find it easily. The house isn’t open to the public. Rick and Myra show it to family and friends, and perhaps they let in groups to benefit charity. I’ve never asked.

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  10. We had a similar Book Case/desk in our home growing up in 1951. It was from my Step/fathers family, County Mayo Ireland. Not sure if it came over on a boat (1840’s) with the Murphy clan or not. No ghosts attached that I remember.

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      1. When I was a child my immediate family of four kept among us a playing card sized piece of tagboard with nothing on it but an eye. This card made the rounds! You never knew where you were going to find it ~ propped up against the cans when you opened a cupboard door, underneath that piece of linen you just pulled off the top of the pile… There it would be, gazing at you! Whoever found it would hold onto it for a few days and then, when you least expect it ~ EXPECT it! 👁️

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