March 9, 2011
Could you imagine yourself living here?
How about waking up each morning with the sun rising over the Atlantic Ocean nearby? Perhaps, after a cup of coffee and a bite to eat, you put your kayak in the water and paddle around Festival Park, maybe take a fishing rod, but most definitely a camera. That might be the most you do in a day, or maybe you would meet some friends for lunch at a local restaurant that’s just a short walk away via the sound-side boardwalk. If your days are leisurely, perhaps you’d want to take a pottery class next door at the college.
Could you imagine yourself boating here and mooring up for a week? Staying in a destination marina and exploring a charming historic town on foot. There’s a history center, mariner’s museum, outdoor theater, summer farmer’s market and “First Friday” street festivals. There are plenty of locally owned restaurants serving fresh food and fresh caught seafood daily. Maybe rent bicycles or don your running shoes and hit the miles-long bike and jogging path that run the length of the island.
Imagine.
Visit www.marsheslight.com for more information. For information on the Outer Banks and things to do, visit www.outerbanks.org.
Categories: Arts, Dining, Historic Architecture, Home & Garden, marina, Marshes Light Marina, outer banks, Real Estate, Roanoke Island, Things to do, travel, Uncategorized.
Tags: boating, Family Reunions Outer Banks Summer Fun, farmers market, food, manteo, Manteo Real Estate, marshes light new home community in historic manteo, outer banks, Roanoke Island, Things to do, Walking Neighborhood in Small Coastal Town
February 26, 2011
TASTE OF THE BEACH WEEKEND
Saturday, March 19th, 2011 from noon until 2 p.m.
Elizbethan Gardens on Roanoke Island presents: Green for Herbs - Learn how to grow, harvest and cook with fresh herbs presented by special guest Chef Jason Smith from the Black Pelican Restaurant, Kitty Hawk.
The class will concentrate mainly on appetizers. Appetizers include: rosemary skewered bacon wrapped scallops with caramelized 
onion and sweet thyme sauce, smoked salmon bundles wrapped in chive with lemon caper dill sauce, herb poached mussels and clams with toasted baguette. Chef Jason will be using herbs grown at The Elizabethan Gardens. Assistant Greenhouse Manager, Kathy Crawford will be on hand to give you hints on selecting, growing and purchasing herbs from The Gardens. Workshop includes a visit to the greenhouses and admission to The Gardens.
ONE FREE ADMISSION TO THE FIRST PERSON TO EMAIL lee@marsheslight.com and put HERBS in the subject line.
Plants and Herbs will be on sale 10% off in the plant sales area. Members/Friends: $25 Non Members: $30 (Visa , MasterCard & Discover accepted)
UPCOMING EVENTS:
4/16/2011 Photographing Nature with Jeff Lewis
Visit www.elizabethangardens.org.
Categories: Arts, Dining, Home & Garden, People of Interest, Recipes, Roanoke Island, Things to do, travel, Uncategorized.
Tags: Dining, food, manteo, manteo family fun, Outer Banks things to do, Taste of the Beach, Walking Neighborhood in Small Coastal Town
January 10, 2011
In 1985 Kitty Hawk Land Company was purchased by BNE Land & Development, a subsidiary of Boddie-Noell Enterprises of Rocky Mount, NC. At the time, Kitty Hawk Land Company was the prominent land developer of the Outer Banks, creating enviable communities such as Southern Shores, SeaPines and WatersEdge.
Kitty Hawk Land Company with the backing of Boddie-Noell went on to develop The Currituck Club on the northern Outer Banks, Arlington Place in southeastern NC, Viniterra in New Kent, VA, and Marshes Light in Manteo.
I’ve known these people for well over 25 years and I’m proud to be a part of the BNE family! (Pictured above from left: David Powell (deceased), Nancy Knight, Doug Anderson, Judy Shaw, and Donna Reynolds.
Vision and Values:
BNE is a dynamic, modern and diverse company that adheres to good old-fashioned family values. Every person on our team is just that, a person, deserving of respect and constant positive reinforcement. So we work hard to foster a friendly work environment, where every member of the BNE family has the opportunity to grow and succeed.
We are a dynamic and diversified company in the restaurant and real estate development business:
- Based on family values
- Operated by the best people in the industry
- Focused on serving the ever-changing needs of our customers
- Enjoying every aspect of our success
Our six core values are evident in everything we do:
•RESPECT for individuals, communities and our environment.
•HONESTY at all times, regardless of circumstances and without fear of retribution.
•TRUST in others and ourselves. We fulfill our commitments and treat mistakes as an opportunity to learn and grow.
•EXCELLENCE in all we do, exceeding the expected and continuing to improve.
•TEAMWORK, or enthusiastically working together to accomplish more, together.
•DIVERSITY, to value each person’s unique ability to contribute. The strongest team is the one that recognizes individual talents and strengths among team members.
Categories: Land Development, outer banks, People of Interest, Roanoke Island, Uncategorized.
Tags: Boddie-Noell Enterprises, marshes light new home community in historic manteo, outer banks, Walking Neighborhood in Small Coastal Town, watefront real estate
January 4, 2011
Categories: Marshes Light Marina, outer banks, Roanoke Island, travel, Uncategorized.
Tags: manteo, manteo family fun, Manteo Photos, marshes light new home community in historic manteo, Things to do, Walking Neighborhood in Small Coastal Town
December 8, 2010
We were walking Buster one fall day a few years ago, around the corner to the end of the cul-de-sac and back. 
As she was want to do in her younger days, Pepper, our cat, popped out of the bushes.
What are you doing? You never walk with us anymore.
(I’m not in the mood to walk now, just making sure you acknowledge my presence.)
Buster stops sniffing the ground and looks at me quizzically when he sees me talking to the cat. He begins to bark. WOOF! Wayne is pulling on his leash, but Buster is holding his ground. He is now facing back at me and the cat. Every pull of the leash, he moves a little bit backwards. WOOF!
Will you shut up? You’re scaring the living daylights out of the cat.
(What a blockhead, he sure is loud)
I picked up the cat and told Wayne to go on ahead, that I would bring Pepper home.
WOOF! WOOF! WOOF!
(And obnoxious.)
Wayne finally gets Buster about 30 feet in front of us and was soon within sight of our front porch.
Hey Lee?
That’s
Not
Our
Cat.
Pepper’s on the front porch.
I dropped the cat (thank you very much). And sheepishly went home.
Buster was sitting on the front porch wagging his tail and looking at Pepper.
(I see you’ve met the neighbor’s cat; why did you think Blockhead was barking? Even he knew it wasn’t me!)
Categories: Fall Weather, outer banks, Pets, Things to do, Uncategorized.
Tags: Fall Outings, manteo family fun, outer banks, Walking Neighborhood in Small Coastal Town
October 27, 2010
I read a lot of blogs and local news sites and subscribe to Facebook and Twitter to stay current on Outer Banks happenings. I really appreciate all the great resources that are available to me and to everyone with an Internet connection. Whether you are planning a visit, searching for a good restaurant or investigating relocating to the OBX, there is a wealth of information available. I’ll share with you below some of my favorite links.
I ran across this video today on Facebook. Jean Wiley has been a professional astrologer since the mid-90′s according to her blog. She moved to the Outer Banks, NC in the summer of 2008 and writes a weekly astrology column for the Outer Banks Voice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBgPj1h7ggo.
Other favorite resources:
http://www.outerbanks.org/index.asp
http://www.outerbanksthisweek.com
http://www.outerbanksforum.org/ the Outer Banks Forum for the Lively Arts
http://www.obxsurfinfo.com/ Local Surfing Info
http://www.frf.usace.army.mil/ Info from the Duck Research Pier
http://obsentinel.womacknewspapers.com/
And here’s a shameless plug for Marshes Light: www.marsheslight.com.
Categories: outer banks, People of Interest, Things to do, Uncategorized.
Tags: outer banks, Things to do, Walking Neighborhood in Small Coastal Town
September 9, 2010
Professor Robert Perry and students of the Albemarle Ecological Field Site of the University of North Carolina visited the Marshes Light community in Manteo to learn about our wetlands and how to protect them.
We hosted an informal gathering with Warren Eadus and Andy Deel of Quible Associates P.C., a local Engineering and Environmental Science Firm. The students were then given a guided field review of the stormwater systems at the Marshes Light.
Identifying wetlands plants at Marshes Light
Andy identified sedimentation as the number one threat to North Carolina’s waterways and went on explain how the sand filters, wet pond, and bioretention basins at Marshes Light reduce the TSS (Total Suspended Solids) below State requirements, while also providing nutrient reductions for stormwater runoff.
Warren provided a tour of wetlands on site, which are being enhanced to encourage a healthy and diverse growth of native wetland species. Marshes Light is proud to be a part of Historic Manteo and provide state-of-the-art stormwater treatment to protect and promote healthy water quality throughout beautiful Shallowbag Bay.
Categories: Home & Garden, People of Interest, Roanoke Island, Uncategorized.
Tags: manteo, marshes light new home community in historic manteo, Roanoke Island, Walking Neighborhood in Small Coastal Town
August 8, 2010
On the corner of Up & Fer, this charming 1,800 square foot bungalow is taking shape in the heart of Manteo’s historic neighborhood.
This home is located on lot #1 in Marshes Light, and is owned by Bob & Norma of Lorton, Virginia. The street’s been abuzz with interest and lot #3 recently went under contract.
The Marshes Light Marina Ship’s Store is in the works with construction to start in the next few days.
Construction on both projects is provided by local builder, Steve Daniels and Renaissance Construction.
Categories: Historic Architecture, Home & Garden, Uncategorized.
Tags: manteo, marina, marshes light new home community in historic manteo, Outer Banks Real Estate, Walking Neighborhood in Small Coastal Town
June 28, 2010
The Town of Duck on NC’s Outer Banks is not just a collection of shops selling t-shirts and kites. There are some of the best restaurants on the Outer Banks in Duck, a great book store, a delightful art gallery and so much more. My three sons all work in Duck.
We recently had dinner at Red Sky Cafe (www.redskycafe.com) where my son is one of the chefs. We sat at the bar and enjoyed fresh sushimi and a delicately fried softshell, crispy goodness with corn relish. I wanted to post of picture of the soft shell, but we devoured it before I could get my camera.
Rib eye with sauteed veggies and mashed potatoes
Wayne had the rib eye and I had the grouper. It’s a wonderful relaxed setting located on NC 12 in downtown Duck.
The Town of Duck sponsors a Summer Music Series, which is returning for its fourth season. For six weeks, local musical groups will take the stage at the Duck Town Park gazebo. The concerts are from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. and are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from June 29 through August 5.
I’ll explore other favorite shops, eateries and things to do in Duck in later posts. Enjoy!
Categories: Things to do, Uncategorized.
Tags: Dining, Duck NC, Family Reunions Outer Banks Summer Fun, food, outer banks, Things to do, Walking Neighborhood in Small Coastal Town
January 19, 2010
One of my favorite restaurants is open again – Poor Richard’s on the waterfront in downtown Manteo. They closed for a couple of weeks to make some repairs and refinish the floors. Lunch was delish as usual and there were people sitting outside on the deck enjoying the sunny 68 degree weather.
Took these photos of the George Washington Creef Boathouse and the Maritime Museum on my walk back to
the Marshes Light Sales Center today. I love being able to walk downtown for lunch or to browse the shops and festivities!
Categories: Uncategorized.
Tags: Manteo\'s Boat Houses, Walking Neighborhood in Small Coastal Town
How about waking up each morning with the sun rising over the Atlantic Ocean nearby? Perhaps, after a cup of coffee and a bite to eat, you put your kayak in the water and paddle around Festival Park, maybe take a fishing rod, but most definitely a camera. That might be the most you do in a day, or maybe you would meet some friends for lunch at a local restaurant that’s just a short walk away via the sound-side boardwalk. If your days are leisurely, perhaps you’d want to take a pottery class next door at the college.
