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Dewey's dream was having time to roam the beach and work in the garden. On Valentine's day in 1988 that dream came true.
Dewey gave Mary their Gray family home to be used as a craft shop. The entire home is open to the public for viewing and
for browsing. Each of the rooms is filled with unique and locally handcrafted items. Mary's dream is inside the shop
and Dewey's domain is outside the shop. Dewey maintains the garden and the shell shop. Whatever your dream is for your
future happiness, Mary and Dewey encourage you to begin to make it come true.
Their experience has been that nothing happens
unless you make it happen
Meet Mary
Mary is from Huntington, WV. She has always had a love for crafts and crafters. For years she and her friend participated
in craft fairs throughout the Tri-State region. They would come in from work and take up their second occupation preparing
for the craft fairs. The one craft they are well known for throughout the area was hardrock
candy. It was always interesting to
watch the people come running into the craft halls whenever they would pour hot cinnamon flavored candy to cool on the marble slabs.
Mary retired from Marshall University where she was an accountant and director of Student Support Services.
Meet Dewey
Dewey was raised in Buxton on Hatteras Island, NC. During World War II Dewey's father was sent to Huntington as a Navy
Recruiter.
After the war was over he remained in Huntington and his parents returned to Hatteras Island. It was in Huntington that he met and
married the love of his life, Mary, and pursued his career in education. Dewey served as teacher, principal, and central office
administrator.
Dewey and Mary
Dewey and Mary frequently returned to Hatteras Island with their two children throughout their careers waiting for the day
when they could fulfill their dreams dedicated to sharing the beauties of Hatteras Island with others. Their greatest pleasure
is having people like you come visit with them. If you have the time to spare Mary would like to walk you through their
retirement dream.
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