Paul and Michelle Dowdey are high school sweethearts and have been married since 1989. In their past lives, Paul was a firefighter and Michelle was a nurse. They purchased The Flyway Lodge in June 2016 after selling their farm near Charlotte, NC. Since that time, they have undertaken major renovations to preserve their beloved lodge. Paul’s background in construction has enabled them to tackle major and minor projects around the lodge. 

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This labor of love is truly a family affair and their children are a huge part of it. Their son Clay and daughter-in-law Savannah, who got married at The Flyway Lodge themselves, work most weddings and assist with renovations. Their son Tanner also helps out with weddings while maintaining the grounds throughout the week.

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Paul and Michelle enjoy the great outdoors and taking a kayak break after a long day of work. Paul is a beekeeper, boat captain, shade-tree mechanic and jack-of-all trades. Michelle enjoys gardening, canning, cooking and baking and preparing garden to table meals and desserts.

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Future plans involve full renovation of Carriage House living quarters and the re-establishment of a peach orchard, something The Flyway was known for years ago.