I don’t care what anyone says—spring is here, y’all!
25 Feb 2025
Bacon’s Castle
I know what you’re thinking—Bacon’s Castle is in Virginia. And you’re right. But North Carolina’s earliest permanent settlers came from Virginia and South Carolina, weaving…
24 Feb 2025
Garage Bands
A couple of years ago, I was convinced rock music had taken its final breath—I even wrote about it.
17 Feb 2025
Peanut Soup
When Belle and I visited Williamsburg last month, we tried peanut soup for the first time. Belle wasn’t too impressed, but me? A rich, creamy,…
16 Feb 2025
All Tore Up About It
The end of January and the early weeks of February were tough here at Where the Dogwood Blooms—one hit after another, a string of letdowns and…
Hey there! I’m Cassie Clark, a Carolina girl who grew up in two towns on opposite sides of North Carolina. My family has lived here for 8 generations, so my love for my home state is something I got honest. I’m passionate about sharing all the things that make North Carolina living so sweet – the history, the great outdoors, the culture, and the laidback lifestyle. That’s what Where the Dogwood Blooms is all about. It’s my love song to life in the Old North State; an ode to sunshine & hurricanes.
Menu
On Spotify















