Graylyn International Conference Center is different from other hotels and conference centers in that a portion of our business success is donated back to Wake Forest University to fund the Graylyn Scholarship, a full scholarship awarded to an incoming student demonstrating strong leadership skills and academic excellence. We would like to introduce to the three…
Are you ready to be immersed in one of the most unusual, exhilarating, and spine tingling experiences ever? The producers of the world’s most famous Murder Mystery Weekend will be hosting a chilling opportunity to spend an interactive weekend at Graylyn solving a murder. Labeled as “The Masterminds of the genre” by the Los Angeles…
Workplace distractions are commonplace today. With multiple avenues of communication, it’s easy to find yourself or your employees distracted during key planning or training moments. A great antidote to typical workplace interruptions is hosting your meeting off site. Although it may seem logistically complicated at first, off site meetings can add immense value to your…
Since 1999, Graylyn has committed resources, staff and time to train students with developmental needs through the Satellite Program, formerly known as Project Dream. As a part of the occupational course of study, students receive paid internships in housekeeping, laundry, room service, conference set-up, food & beverage, and grounds. For many students, this is the…
We would like to invite you to gather your family and friends to celebrate the hard-earned achievements of the Wake Forest University class of 2019 at Graylyn’s Annual Baccalaureate Brunch on Sunday, May 19, 2019. This is the perfect way to acknowledge your achievements, and kick off commencement festivities. Brunch will begin following the conclusion…
Update: This event is now sold out. It’s no secret that parenting is a hard job. Show your appreciation to the mothers in your life by treating them to a special chef-prepared brunch at Graylyn on May 12 from 11am-3pm. The menu includes everything from hot breakfast selections, cold salads and displays, and entrees featuring…
With Easter right around the corner, you may be starting to plan your menu. No Easter meal is complete without a delicious ham. Chef Rollins’ has shared his three favorite ham glazes with us, and your mouth will water just reading the ingredients. Although Chef recommends the pineapple cherry glaze for Easter, and the maple…
Each year, Wake Forest awards the Graylyn Scholarship to an incoming student demonstrating strong leadership skills and academic excellence. Jordan Buzzett, class of 2022, is the latest Graylyn scholar. Buzzett graduated with honors from HB Plant High School in Tampa, Florida and, though she is still a freshman and has yet to declare a major,…
Since 2008, screen time usage has more than doubled while face-to-face interaction is dwindling each year. We log more and more hours in front of the screen making valuable connections online, but face-to-face contact is sorely lacking in today’s workplace. Off-site meetings can offer the perfect antidote to this online environment. According to cvent.com, networking is…
*Update: This Event is Now Sold Out* Easter is always a special day, it marks the unofficial beginning of Spring, and it also allows friends and family to gather around and enjoy a delicious meal. This year, we invite you to celebrate Easter at Graylyn by joining us for a special Easter brunch on Sunday,…