Glendale Springs, NC, charms visitors with its intimate array of attractions rooted in art, faith, and nature. The star is the Church of the Frescoes, where Ben Long’s vivid Renaissance-style frescoes of the Last Supper and Mary, Great with Child, adorn the historic Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Just down the road, the companion Church of the Frescoes at St. Mary’s displays Long’s luminous “Mystery of Faith” triptych. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to the nearby New River for canoeing and fishing, while the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway offers sweeping mountain vistas and hiking trails mere minutes away. Local gems like Glendale Springs Inn serve hearty Appalachian fare, rounding out a tranquil, soul-soothing getaway.
