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of the company from the early corporate<br />
offices that occupied the restaurant’s space<br />
prior to the construction of the Inn.<br />
“We used to say, “if these walls could talk,<br />
they’d have great stories to tell,” said David<br />
Pursell. “We created a dining experience<br />
surrounded by an entertaining memory<br />
lane.”<br />
Art, vintage photography, and memorabilia<br />
offer glimpses of a remarkable business<br />
and devoted family, from the creation<br />
of FarmLinks, the world’s first research and<br />
demonstration golf course, to the littleknown<br />
fact that James Pursell was introduced<br />
to his future wife, Christine Parker,<br />
by one of Hollywood’s most popular entertainers.<br />
Hint: see the photo with Jim Nabors<br />
(a.k.a. Gomer Pyle), best man at their wedding,<br />
on the wall near the pool table. Photos<br />
of Hollywood stars, entertainers, and even<br />
a future POTUS who played pool at Mr.<br />
Nabors’ Bel Air home are displayed nearby.<br />
The Pursell family believes that sharing<br />
great food at the table is the heart of hospitality.<br />
Along with Executive Chef Sean<br />
Butler’s dedication to Southern Heritage<br />
cooking and ingredients fresh from<br />
Southern gardens and farms, The Founders<br />
Pub is a must-do for lunch or dinner daily.<br />
“Our dishes are made-from-scratch and<br />
accented with cooking techniques such as<br />
smoking, pickling, and barbecuing,” said<br />
Executive Chef Butler. “Our guests can<br />
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