southern grace

I'd driven past Southern Grace many times before I finally decided to stop, my eye caught by the large replica Celtic cross next to the parking lot. I had no idea that it would be an hour or so before I left, even though it was drizzling. While the house contains a lot of well curated decorator-type goods, it is the grounds that are the star attraction, as they show off a variety of fountains in lovely settings that you can reproduce in your own backyard. The walk through the fountain displays is largely shaded and reveals a host of tiny details -- plants, rocks, statuary -- once you allow your eye to relax and enjoy. Kenny is available to answer all your questions about the fountains, including their construction and installation. Even if your idea of a backyard landscape is a swing set, a grill, and a hammock, Southern Grace provides an oasis of calm on busy U.S. 29., a place to linger and imagine.