At Home in Chapel Hill

At home in Fearrington Village

North Carolina’s Fearrington Village is a unique community located on farmland dating back to the 1700s, near Chapel Hill. Fearrington Village blends a planned residential community with lodging, dining, shopping, and gardens. A cultural feature of Fearrington is the presence of a variety of folk art works, such as the large whirligigs at the intersection of Village Way and Highway 15/501. Each February, a major Folk Art Festival is held, which attracts well known Folk Artists and visitors from all around the region.

Take the first right turn off Village Way, and you are in the commercial center. Here you will find the book store, several restaurants, and Fearrington’s flagship shop, The Dovecote. This is a nature-inspired home and garde n gift shop, celebrating the country village lifestyle of the community.

The dovecote has a selection of beautiful jewelry, decorative accents, elegant furniture pieces and indulgent items.

Contiguous with the Dovecote, is the Belted Goat, which offers a fine selection of coffee, wine, cheese, and hand-made chocolate truffles, breakfast pastries and desserts from The Fearrington House Restaurant.

There are approximately 2,094 residents in Fearrington Village and adjacent retirement center Galloway Ridge.

According to a recent analysis[1], there are 1240 households, 62% of which have two persons. Approximately 70% are over 65 years old. Most people in the community characterize it as a neighborly place. Fearrington is a well connected community -- The majority of households have at least one email address. In addition to Fearrington residents, visitors to the Dovecote come from up to one hour away. They come to the village for special events, such as the Folk Art Festival, garden events, corporate meetings, weddings, and to stay in the Fearrington Inn. About 75 to 100 people visit the Dovecote each week day, more on the weekends. The average visitor is from 45 to 54 years old. Many come in family groups, including children.

1]Report by Richard Bird, 2007

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