Lodge and Legend: Volume 2 • Issue 1

FROM COAST TO COAST
Anthony and Teresa Bailey were no strangers
to the Northwest when Saskatoon brought it to
Greenville in the early ‘90s. In fact, the Baileys—
self-described as “outdoorsy,” spent much of
their vacations traveling across the U.S., and
while they love to travel all over—from beaches
to mountains—the West holds a special place in
their hearts.
“We love the West,” Anthony says, noting their love for
horseback riding and sightseeing. They cite some of their
favorite trips as Moab and Arches National Park in Utah, and
have been to Yellowstone twice.
“Five years ago, we went in October and it actually snowed in
Yellowstone,” Anthony remembers. “It was incredible; we saw
bison with the snow on them and the geysers steaming—it
was quite memorable.”
When they aren’t traveling, Anthony, who works in lumber at
Spartanburg Forest Products, and Teresa, who works at White
House Black Market, remain quite active in the Upstate area.
In addition to one granddaughter (“we love spoiling her,” says
Anthony), they are quite active in their community through
Wellford Baptist Church. An avid basketball player, Anthony
opens up the church gym twice a week to the community so
the public can play ball in a safe, open place. It’s something
he’s done for five years now, and loves doing every week.
“It’s always nice when you’re able to do something you like
doing and it’s a reward at the same time,” he says. “It’s an
array of who’s who that come through there—everything from
Byrnes high school students to regular church guys or locals.”
As for Teresa, who once owned her own local boutique, her
background in retail and fashion makes her a top resource
for everything from charity runway shows to community
baby or wedding showers. And where Anthony prefers
basketball, Teresa is a rabid shoe collector, with boots from
over 25 states they have visited, and at least “one full day
of shopping” dedicated on each of their vacations, at least,
according to Anthony.
While the scenery in the West is a huge draw for them, they
admit that their love for the West is about more than just the
sights—it’s also about the hospitality.
“There were a lot of little nuances that kind of struck our fancy,
and we liked the way a lot the restaurants were designed out
there and a lot of the things they served,” Anthony says. He
remembers those “things” served fondly—wilder game like
bison or buffalo or emu. “We didn't have any of that around
here at the time, but of course, then we didn't think a thing in
the world about it.”
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