Morning Preparations

Ready and Waiting ...

Just a Few Last Minute Tweaks

Taking Time for a Warm Up

What a Great Team!

Overview of the Almost 6 1/2 Mile Course

Ready to Cheer Them On

Gentlemen, Pedal Your Engines

Almost Half Way

Waiting to be Tagged for a Lap

Passing the Old Tobacco Barn

I'm Doing GREAT, Thanks for Asking!

Taking a Well Deserved Break

I Conquered the 3rd Annual TORC 6BC Endurance Race!

Checking the Final Results

Competitors for the Title of Best Canine Athlete

Jumping for Joy (and the Tennis Ball)

Happy to Compete in the "Peanut Butter Lick" Any Day!

A Puppy Pepper Toy is a Great Prize!

A Trolley to Take our Guests to all the Festivities Here at Briar Chapel

Best Pepper Jelly - Let the Tasting Begin

Judging All of This Yummy Pepper Jelly is Such Hard Work

Hippety Hops for Big Kids, too, in the Best Backyard Athlete Competition

Time to Build-A-Burger

Prepping for the Next Leg of the Race at the Briar Club

Dizzy Bat and Silly Shoe Shuffle ... The Competition Could be Tough

Armed With Silly Shoes in the Home Stretch

Best Male and Female Backyard Athletes

Chef Colin of The Fearrington House Puts the Finishing Touches on his Pepper Creation

Just One of the Many Amazing Pepper Creations to Try at the 4th Annual Amazing Pepper Festival

Hoping Not to Burst This Big Bubble!

Sporting the T Shirt from the Innaugural TORC 6BC Endurance Race in 2009

Preparations Are Under Way

Tandem Riders Were Among the Many Teams That Registered to Race

The Bicycle Chain Joined us for a Great Day of Racing

Performance Bicycle Joined us as Well for a Great Day of Racing

Beginning to Gather by the Briar Club for the Start of the Race

Headed to the Starting Line

The Starting Line at Windy Knoll Circle and Great Ridge Parkway, the Home of the Information Center

And They're Off!

Headed Down the First Hill

Even the Kids Got a Good Start

Coming Into the First Official Turn

Making the Turn Into the Second Lap

The Kids' Race in the Circle in Front of the Briar Club

Derek Keller Sets the Record for the World's Longest Track Stand

The World's Longest Track Stand ... This Will go in the Guinness Book of World Records!

Taking a Look Back at the Seasonal Spectators Along the Trails

Cheerful Grins Greet the Tandem Riders Near the Historic Tobacco Barn

Speeding Past the Historic Tobacco Barn on Briar Chapel's Many Miles of Trails

Braving the Rock Wall, One of the Great Activities During the 2nd Annual TORC 6BC Endurance Race

Tag-Team!

It's Worth the Wait for Great Food from The Carolina Brewery

After a Tough Race, Relaxing on the Lawn With Fabulous Fare from The Carolina Brewery

Relaxing on the Briar Club Lawn After a Great Race

A Great Crowd for the 2nd Annual TORC 6BC Endurance Race

What an Amazing Day. Everyone Enjoyed the Race (There's One in the Crowd From Our 2009 Race!)

Preparing to Start

And They're Off

Into the First Turn

Picking Up Speed

Young Endurance

Cheering Them On

Over the Bridge

The Bridge and Bennett Mountain

Bennett Mountain

Nature Walk

Time for One Last Lap

Much Needed Rest

Taking a Break

Two of the Winners

Time to Sit Back and Relax

Chef Colin of the Fearrington House at the MorningStar Homes Model

Angelina's Kitchen in the M/I Homes Model

Bean and Barrell in the Custom Builder Group Home by Build Ex

Chef Jimmy of the Carolina Inn at the Homes by Dickerson Model

Chef Hamm of Central Carolina Community College at the McNeill Burbank Model

Learning About Bees with the Abundance Foundation

Up Close and Personal with the Bees Brought by the Abundance Foundation

Chef Colin of The Fearrington House and Chef Jimmy of The Carolina Inn

Jonathan Bloom Speaks About His Book "American Wasteland"

Conversation on the Porch at the Briar Club

Full Steam Brewery Joined in the Fun

Chatting with the Briar Chapel Green Thumb Commitee

Runners starting the 3rd Annual 5k Race!

Awaiting the Race and Checking the Weather...

Even our Four-legged friends like to race

Coming up the hill from Pokeberry Creek

Getting Prepared for the Race

Anxiously Awaiting the Awards

The younger crowd

Registration

Abundance Foundation Runners

Just Getting Started

Awaiting Awards

Ready to Go

And They're Off

Student's @ The Carolina Inn

Checking out The Carolina Inn Kitchen

Checking out The Fearrington House Kitchen

Chef Colin Talking with the Students

Chef Colin & Chef Jimmy with the Staff @ Moncure Elementary

Chef Jimmy with Northwood H.S. Staff

Chef Colin and Students

Chef Jimmy Reale - The Carolina Inn

Chef Kelly Taylor - Central Carolina Community College

Chatham County Schools Cafeteria Managers Pause for a Moment

Little Pumpkin

Having Fun in the "Bouncy House"

Much Needed Bouncy Break

Lots of Great Crafts to Choose From

A Chance to be Creative

Proud of Our Pumpkins

Playing in the Hay

Pile 'O Pumpkins Just Waiting for Their Chance to Become Jack-O-Lanterns

M/I Homes Villas 7.3.10

Homes by Dickerson 7.13.10

Homes by Dickerson 7.13.10

MorningStar Homes Model 6.22.10

Homes by Dickerson 7.22.10

Homes by Dickerson 7.22.10

MorningStar Homes Model 6.22.10

MorningStar Homes Model 7.13.10

Homes by Dickerson 8.6.10

Homes by Dickerson 8.6.10

MorningStar Homes Model 7.13.10

Chatham Builder Guild on Briar Chapel Parkway 5.7.10

Homes by Dickerson 8.6.10

A sneak peek at the new Homes by Dickerson model

Chatham Builder Guild on Briar Chapel Parkway 5.7.10

Chatham Builder Guild on Briar Chapel Parkway 6.22.10

Another Look Inside the Homes by Dickerson Model

The New Homes by Dickerson Model

Chatham Builder Guild on Briar Chapel Parkway 6.22.10

A Sneak Peek at the new MorningStar Homes Model

A Great Start on the Model of our Newest Builder, David Weekley Homes, on 10.15.10

The David Weekley Homes Model Well Under Way, 10.19.10

The David Weekley Homes Model is Finished

The David Weekley Homes Model

The David Weekley Homes Model

The Back Yard of the David Weekley Homes Model

The David Weekley Homes Model

Beautiful Textile Art by Elaine O'Neil at the Briar Chapel Information Center

Beautiful Textile Art by Elaine O'Neil at the Briar Chapel Information Center

Beautiful Textile Art by Elaine O'Neil at the Custom Builder Team Model, Brindlee Bungalow

Beautiful Textile Art by Elaine O'Neil at the McNeill Burbank Model, the Bynum

Beautiful Textile Art by Elaine O'Neil at the M/I Homes Villa Model, the Nandina

Beautiful Textile Art by Elaine O'Neil at the MorningStar Homes Model, Franklin Street House

Enjoying Conversation at the Art of Living VIP Event 9.25.10

Art of Living VIP Event 9.25.10

Art of Living VIP Event 9.25.10

Maple View Farms at the Art of Living Event 9.25.10

Art of Living VIP Event 9.25.10

Art of Living VIP Event 9.25.10

Enjoying Maple View Farms Ice Cream and the New Briar Patch Park

A First Look at the Newest Art Installation at the Briar Patch

The Briar Patch, Briar Chapel's Newest Park

Enjoying the Pool

Enjoying the Pool

Diving Well

Enjoying the slide

The General Store Cafe

Swimming Lessons

Enjoying Swimming Lessons

Cattails by the Waterfall

Cattails and Hollyhocks

Beauty in Nature

Hollyhocks by the Waterfall

Quiet Space to Relax

A Place for Quiet Reflection

Chaste Trees in the Park

Snow in the Circle

Snow on the Mountain

Pokeberry Creek, Just Visible

The Briar Club

Splash Pad from the Briar Club Porch

Enjoying Barbecue from the General Store Cafe

Great Barbecue from the General Store Cafe

The Formal Lawn Overlooking the Briar Chapel Pool

The Briar Club Formal Lawn

Braving the Waterslides

Briar Chapel Pool and Briar Club

Football on the Formal Lawn

Ready to bike the trails

TORC & IMBA

BBQ Lunch

Enjoying Lunch on the Formal Lawn

TORC Group Enjoying Lunch

A Productive Trailbuilding Day!

M/I Homes Villas 8.1.10

M/I Homes Villas 8.1.10

M/I Homes Villas 8.1.10

M/I Homes Villas 8.1.10

M/I Homes Villas 8.1.10

M/I Homes Villas 8.1.10

M/I Homes Villas 8.1.10

M/I Homes Villas 8.1.10

Family Room

Guest Bedroom

Kitchen Space

Owner's Suite

For Three Lucky Winners, Handcrafted by the Artists

The Lucky Winner of Elaine Rhoades' Photography

The Lucky Winner of Doug Trimble's Handmade Table

The Lucky Winners of Stan Pomeranz' Pottery

Metalwork by Tamera Mulanix, Painting by Marcelle Harwell Pachnowski

Metalwork by Tamera Mulanix, Painting by Marcelle Harwell Pachnowski

Painting by Marcelle Harwell Pachnowski

Metalwork by Tamera Mulanix

Fabulous Fare by Green Planet Catering, Raleigh, NC

Beautiful Art, Wonderful Conversation

The Lucky Winners of a Marcelle Harwell Pachnowski Painting

The Lucky Winner of a Marcelle Harwell Pachnowski Painting

The Lucky Winner of a Piece by Tamera Mulanix

The Lucky Winners of a Piece by Tamera Mulanix

Home For The Holidays Event

Home For The Holidays

Enjoying The Festivities

Natural Wreath Making

Grand Opening Rock Climbing

Grand Opening Basket Making

Luke Barrow - Rustic Bench Making

Beautiful Glass

Enjoying Tasty Food by Green Planet

Cyclists

Face Painting

Birdhouse Painting

Sidewalk Art

TRIKKE Riding

TORC Demos

Relaxation

Chatham Marketplace Co-op

Activity Central

Musical Entertainment

Chatham Marketplace Co-op

Southern Energy Management

Artwork by Sally Sutton

Commemorative Handprints by Sally Sutton

Drama Camp Instructor Erin Dangler & Class

Lively Singing & Dancing

Lively Singing & Dancing

Percussion Camp With Instructor Matt Vooris, 7.16.10

Percussion Camp With Instructor Matt Vooris, 7.16.10

Percussion Camp Performance, 7.16.10

Percussion Camp Performance, 7.16.10

Percussion Camp Performance With Instructor, Matt Vooris, 7.16.10

Artist & Student

Artists - Braima Moiwa & Erick Davis

Guest Speaker - Georgann Eubanks

Handmade Batik by Northwood HS Students

Totems Created by Woods Charter HS Students - Tracey Broome Artist in Residency

Erick Davis Boulder Mosaics

Erick Davis Boulder Mosaics

Erick Davis Boulder Mosaics

The Briar Chapel Booth at the town of Chapel Hill's Earth Action Day

Studio A Dancers at Earth Action Day, Chapel Hill

Studio A Dancers at Earth Action Day, Chapel Hill

Briar Chapel Partners With The Abundance Foundation

Enjoying the Treats at Earth Action Day, Chapel Hill

Lots to See at Earth Action Day, Chapel Hill, 4/10/10

A Beautiful Day for a Paperhand Puppet Parade, Earth Action Day, Chapel Hill

Paperhand Puppet Parade, Earth Action Day, Chapel Hill

Celebrity Chef Event, 4/18/10 - Jeremy Clayman, the Busy Bee Cafe, Raleigh, NC

Celebrity Chef Event, 4/18/10 - the Busy Bee Cafe, Raleigh, NC

Celebrity Chef Event, 4/18/10 - Carolina Crossroads Restaurant and Bar, The Carolina Inn, Chapel Hill, NC

Celebrity Chef Event, 4/18/10 - the Irregardless Cafe, Raleigh, NC

Celebrity Chef Event, 4/18/10 - Vance Remick, The General Store Cafe, Pittsboro, NC

Celebrity Chef Event, 4/18/10 - the General Store Cafe, Pittsboro, NC

Celebrity Chef Event, 4/18/10 - Great Food, Great Fun

Sustainability in Education - Presenting the Awards, 4/18/10

Sustainability in Education - Presenting the Awards, 4/18/10

Sustainability in Education - Presenting the Awards, 4/18/10

Sustainability in Education - Presenting the Awards, 4/18/10

Sustainability in Education - Woods Charter School Principal and the Contest Winners, 4/18/10

Miles of trails

Ramble Bramble

Paved pathways

On the boardwalk

Family Picnic

Acres of open space

Nature's playground

Birdhouses

The Information Center Tree Featuring the North Carolina State Bird

So Many Treats to Choose From

I'll Have a Gingerbread Man, Please

Unique Holiday Gifts at the Chatham Builder Guild Model Home

Crafts for Kids at the Briar Club

Painting Bird Houses at the Briar Club

Eco-friendly Gifts by Twig at the McNeill Burbank Cottage Model

Chit-Chat and Celebrity Dairy at the M/I Homes Model

Great Conversation at the McNeill Burbank Townhome Model

Enjoying Fabulous Food by Becket Royce McGough of Kitchen-A-Go-Go at the McNeill Burbank Townhome Model

Holiday Decorating Demonstration at the Vanguard Homes Model

Live Where Innovation is Born

Happy Holidays From All of Us at Briar Chapel!

Pumpkins Everywhere

Painting Pottery

Sizing up the Competition

So Much to See at my First Pumpkin Festival

Song and Dance

Transformed

Gourd Bowling

Beautiful Music

Pumpkin A-Fare

Beading Bracelets

Happy Jack

A Break From the Fun

Butterfly Faces

Walking the Wall

Face Painting is for All Ages

Carving in the Rain

Choosing My Prize

Carving Artists

Enjoying conversation

Green Rewards Presentation

The Mantle at the Garden Terrace, Fearrington Village

A Fabulous Dinner

Fabulous Choices by Colin Bedford, Executive Chef at the Fearrington House Restaurant

Green Rewards Presentation

Dinner by a Cozy Fire at the Garden Terrace, Fearrington Village

After Dinner Conversation

The End of a Great Evening

Lunch is Served - May 2008 VIP

May 2008 VIP

Local Wine Tasting

Chatham Marketplace & Abundance Foundation

Co-op Share Winner

Chef Colin Bedford - Fearrington House Restaurant

Fabulous Fare

Learning About Local

Boot Camp fitness with UNC Wellness

Boot Camp fitness with UNC Wellness

Boot Camp fitness with UNC Wellness

Chatting over healthy snacks by Becket McGough of Kitchen-A-Go-Go

Group Lecture - How to Start an Exercise Program

Group Lecture - Eat Well, Age Well Lecture with UNC Wellness

Group Fitness

Health Education

Warm Welcome

Briar Club Formal Room

Briar Club Formal Room 2

Briar Club Activity Room

Briar Club Fitness Room

View From Back Porch at Briar Club

Back of Club Porch View

Formal Lawn at Briar Club

Slide Tower at Briar Chapel

Briar Club BBQ Grill Area

Children's Splash Pad at Briar Chapel

Dual Waterslides at the Briar Chapel Pool

Briar Chapel Pool

Enjoying the recent Pepper Festival on the lawn

more festival goers on the lawn

Briar Commons Park - Looking North

Piedmont Biofarm Pepper Tasting

Briar Chapel Partners with The Abundance Foundation

Where Should We Start?

Yummy!

I'd like one, please... or two... or three!

Our 2012 Pepper King and Queen!

The Live Band Rocked the House

Bubble Time

Hula Hoops are Always Fun

Nothing Beats Fresh Food

Face Painting? Don't Mind If I Do

Enjoying the Festivities

Fun for All Ages

Don't Burst My Bubble

Sit Back and Enjoy

Please Don't Stop the Music

Great Beer with Great People

Confetti Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread

Samples Gallore

Sweet Tooth?

Don't Forget Gifts for Your Loved Ones

Vegetable Circus Performance

How Tasty!

Tigers Love Italian Ice, Too

Got Bubbles?

You Can't Go Wrong

For Me?

Family Time

A Day Well Spent

Thanks For Coming Out Everyone!