Admire The Graylyn Estate's rare Louis XV paneling and unique 15th-century French-carved doorway and custom ironwork, imported from France and still present on the estate today. The Graylyn Estate was built in the 1920s by Bowman Gray, Sr., a captain of industry and president and chairman of the board for the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.

Explore the premier location of The Graylyn Estate. Sitting on 55 acres of pristine land and encompassing five freestanding buildings, The Graylyn Estate greets guests as "Lady or Lord of the Manor," and the private butler service recreates the life of a great tobacco baron. Gifted in 1946 to Wake Forest University, The Graylyn Estate hosts university programs, weddings, corporate meetings, and community service events.

Appreciate the countless treasures collected by Bowman and Nathalie Gray during their global travels, including hand-painted tiles from France, stunning Egyptian tapestries, and an impressive set of wood panels from Damascus. Intricately carved, these breathtaking decorative pieces are thought to be the oldest in the world.