One More SaturYAY Find: A Secret Sanctuary in Oberlin Village

There is something incredibly soul-soothing about peering behind the garden gates of Raleigh’s most storied historic homes. This weekend, step back in time at the Isabelle Bowen Henderson Home & Garden Tour on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Tucked away on Lot No. 2 in the historic Oberlin Village, this Raleigh Historic Landmark is a hidden treasure that beautifully weaves together Black history, preservation advocacy, and fine art. You’ll have the rare opportunity to explore the home’s famous collection of Jugtown pottery and wander through the gardens that have served as a muse for local creatives for decades.

This isn’t just a solo stroll; Preservation North Carolina staff will be on hand to dive into the site’s deep roots, and Raleigh author Heather Leah will be on-site signing copies of her latest book, Lost Towns of North Carolina. The first timed-entry block has already sold out, so you’ll want to jump on the remaining tickets to see the garden in all its mid-April glory.

📍 213 Oberlin Rd., Raleigh, NC 27605
📅 Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 1–4 p.m.
💰 Ticketed (See link for timed-entry availability): $17.50
📎 https://events.humanitix.com/isabelle-bowen-henderson-home-and-garden-tour

Keep an eye on the high tree canopy—apparently, there’s a family of owls that calls this estate home. Talk about high-profile neighbors!

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Founder + Principal at Raleighwood Media Group + Raleighwood Event Group

Lisa Jeffries, a 2007 graduate of N.C. State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and Poole College of Management, has been working in marketing since 2005. Her professional work experience ranges from independent, family-owned businesses to high-growth tech startups. Lisa’s specific areas of expertise include new media and experiential marketing for service-based businesses. Passionate about her clients, cheering on the Wolfpack, live music, and rescuing animals, she is also the founder of Raleigh Food & Wine and Raleighwood Wifi. Lisa completed the NC State + SKEMA Business School MSc dual master’s degree program in Global Luxury Management in 2016, publishing a thesis, Location-Based Opportunities for Brand Marketing With Emphasis on Application Within Luxury Industries.

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