Mary Schlaff, who recently took over Southern Whey, is evolving her businesses as well. Mary is the owner of The Village Wine Shop, The Village Wine Shop Aberdeen and Santé.
She recently closed The Village Wine Shop Aberdeen to focus more on the other shops. We aren’t sure what is moving into that subleased space just yet, but Mary says it’ll be “a great addition” to the town.
It doesn’t end there. The Village Wine Shop in Pinehurst has also taken over the corner space that was previously Eclectic in the Village. Mary and her new CEO, Marti Harrigan, plan to transform the space into Birdies at The Village Wine Shop. It’ll be primarily used for events and private tastings but will also be available for overflow seating. “It’s an expansion of the space but also its own little nook, if you will,” says Marti. The expanded space will sport a more industrial feel but still have the European flavor of the wine shop. An opening date hasn’t been set just yet, but they are already taking reservations for future parties via email.
“I’m super excited. I don’t think this could happen for me anywhere else,” Mary says. “I’m extremely grateful for this community and Moore County for making these dreams possible for me.”
