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,…
February 15 – May 12, 2019 Join us for a special Living and Learning Package, Hopper to Pollock, in partnership with Reynolda House Museum of American Art through May 12, and experience key works from nearly every major American artist from the first half of the twentieth century. The package includes: Overnight Accommodations $75.00 Food…
Kevin Cook is Graylyn International Conference Center’s 2019 Employee of the Year. Cook received the award on Friday, January 4. Each year, Graylyn presents the award to an employee who has demonstrated an outstanding work ethic and made substantial contributions to Graylyn over the past year. “The Employee of the Year recipient sets the bar…
Each year, Graylyn hosts students and staff from the Children’s Center for a holiday party. The children and their teachers join the staff of Graylyn for Christmas Carols, cookies, a special reading of Twas the Night Before Christmas, and even a special appearance from Santa himself. Bringing holiday cheer for kids has been a long…