Where fresh‑baked bread mingles with birdsong, gatherings unfold beneath open Carolina skies.
Where handcrafted art carries the brave stories of TBI survivors.
Explore the Heart of the Abbey – it’s people, places, and creative spirit
The Story of Mossflower Abbey Farm
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Mossflower Abbey Café
Nestled beneath the covered porch overlooking Mossflower Abbey Farm, our café invites guests to slow down, breathe deeply, and savor the simple beauty of the land. Enjoy handcrafted pastries, fresh‑brewed coffee, seasonal specialties, and the peaceful charm of an outdoor gathering place designed for conversation, comfort, and connection.
Mossflower Abbey Kitchen
A Rustic Home Bakery in Stanly County, NC (The heart of Mossflower Abbey Farm) — where flour dusts the counters, stories rise with the dough, and every bake carries the warmth of home. Where pastries are made to order so they will be as fresh as possible. Our kitchen blends heritage, craft, and comfort, offering small‑batch pastries and breads made with intention. It’s a place where nourishment becomes connection, where the connections begin.
Catering Available from the Kitchen
**** theKitchen now offers catering for events — featuring only our handcrafted pastries ****
Life at Mossflower Abbey (posts)
As we entered the parking lot at the finish line, we were greeted by what seemed like 70 or 80 people, waving, clapping, and cheering us on. I realized the miles, the hours, and the numbers were the least important parts of this story. What mattered most were the people.
Larry Way was four years old in 1952 when he contracted polio, and that was the beginning of a new journey. On his first night in the hospital, his parents were told he might not make it.
As we entered the parking lot at the finish line, we were greeted by what seemed like 70 or 80 people, waving, clapping, and cheering us on. I realized the miles, the hours, and the numbers were the least important parts of this story. What mattered most were the people.
Adaptive sports aren’t about telling someone what they can no longer do. They’re about asking a different question: How CAN we do it? Maybe the equipment changes. Maybe the technique changes. Maybe expectations have to change. But the adventure doesn’t necessarily have to end. To these riders, I salute you.
