You're Invited!  Join downtown Marion merchants for "A Taste Of Marion Tea and Luncheon Party" hosted by Main Street Gifts and Catauwhale.  The tea and lunch are provided by local Marion businesses.  Music, give-aways, photos and a Unique Hat Contest.  Wear your "best" hat and win a prize!  Tickets are $20.00 in advance, due to limited seating.  Purchase tickets at Main Street Gifts, Catauwhale (both located on Main Street in Marion) or at the Violet House Tea Room (Joseph McDowell House) located on Highway 70 in Marion.  Call 828-652-0108 for more information!  Fun, food and surprises!

Directions:  Historic Marion Depot is at 58 Depot Street.

I-40 to exit 85/Highway 221 North.  Drive North on 221 passing Hampton Inn on the left to stoplight at intersection of By-Pass Hwy. 221/226.  Drive straight through intersection, road changes name to Rutherford Road.  You will pass Countryside BBQ on the left, continuing into a residential area approximately 2 miles.  Road makes a "hard" curve to the right becoming Main Street taking you into a commercial district.  At the stoplight intersecting W. Henderson Street, turn left.  Drive through next stoplight intersecting Logan Street, take next road to left, Depot Street.  Building is at end of street.