We love this little hall. It is the space that sees first looks, creative visions come to life, and greets guests as they meander from one home to another. It’s quite a special space. This connector hall was added when the McAlister House was moved to 507 N Church Street to join the Leftwich House. […]

Here in Greensboro, we are dreaming of the coming fall months. If you live in NC, you know what we’re talking about! Those crisp fall days (albeit with warmer days sprinkled in). At McAlister-Leftwich that can only mean one thing… events on the lawn! Ceremonies, receptions, photos… anything and everything belongs on our lawn. Today […]

If you’ve been around for a bit you know that McAlister-Leftwich House is steeped in history. Today, we are going to take a look at McAlister House. Known as Gant-McAlister House, it was built in 1915 for the Gant family who lived there for 31 years! I mean, can you imagine living in such a […]

There are few things I love more than sitting under the North Carolina stars on a warm summer night sipping a fun fruity beverage with friends! Whether you’re on the lawn of a beautiful estate (cough – McAlister-Leftwich House – cough), or on your back porch, you deserve to sip something beautiful and delicious this summer. When […]

Oh, the Leftwich House. How we love you! Known as the Dixon-Leftwich-Murphy House, it is one of three notable Gothic Revival-inspired designs in Greensboro. Nurseryman Martin C. Dixon built the house on a large parcel of land in the northernmost section of the city in 1875. The house sold in 1887 to Colonel A. H. […]

We’re excited to have Chelsea Head of the Greenhouse Picker Sisters on the blog today talking all about how to create a “wow factor” with specialty rentals! She’s sharing three ways to incorporate unique pieces into your next wedding or event.  When planning your wedding, there are so many decisions you need to make for your big […]

Claire and Andrew’s wedding day was one we’ll never forget. Their beautiful vision was brought to life my an incredible team and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! Let’s take a look at their day! Claire and Andrew’s florals were stunning. The mix of the light pink and white palate with the burnt […]

We love hosting all different kinds of events at McAlister-Leftwich. We’ve seen it all, from a micro wedding to a 1st birthday party with a llama (yes, a llama! it was amazing), we love helping your dream come true. That is the same for photographers wanting to host styled shoots or workshops at McAlister-Leftwich House. […]

With the hot summer days quickly approaching, we are gearing up for many weddings and events! We love hosting in all seasons because each season brings new inspiration. Speaking of inspiration, a few years ago we had a group of incredible vendors Look at these beautiful bold pops of color! The flowers are really highlighted […]

Last May, we had the privilege to have so many artists come together at McAlister-Leftwich to create a beautiful styled shoot, A Lilac Spring. It was recently featured on Amber & Muse! The beauty of both homes was highlighted by each vendor that made this vision come to life. Utilizing Dixon, the lawn, both porches, […]