Be sure to stop by Thompson’s Garden Gallery & Outdoor Living during the Tryon Christmas Stroll.

Greeting you will be the warmth of a bonfire in the parking lot. In the outdoor living area, find items to decorate your tree and home.
And inside the gallery, purchase regional art and craft to give as holiday presents.

In addition, owners Erin and Cory Thompson have arranged for local authors Mara and Ford Smith to sign copies of their books.

And back by popular demand is pianist Lynda Terrell who will be playing Christmas carols on a baby grand piano.

The Thompsons bring a new energy to downtown Tryon: a place for showcasing local talent, artists and craftsmen, with a mix of whimsical and practical items for home and garden.

So, this Friday evening between the hours of 5-8 p.m., drop by 83 Palmer Street (behind Stott’s Ford).

See how many special gifts you can find for people on your shopping list, sing a Christmas carol or two, even, roast a marshmallow on that fire.

– article submitted by Mara Smith