Tryon
Tryon, North Carolina, is an historic township located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, within four miles of Interstate 26. With a population of approximately 1,650, the town’s proximity to Spartanburg and Greenville, SC, and Asheville and Charlotte, NC, has long made it a popular attraction for those wishing to enjoy its majestic mountain views, its mild climate, its artistic environment, and its quaint shops, many of which are owned by local artisans. In short, Tryon has a personality draws people all walks of like to the vicinity.
A view of the mountains surrounding Tryon.
Downtown Tryon, with its historic clock and numerous specialty shops.
Tryon's iconic hobby horse, a familiar symbol throughout the greater Piedmont region.
Just one example of the much beauty of the Tryon area.
In the early part of the 20th century, Tryon began to attract the attention of national and world renowned writers, artists, and other celebrities, including writer F. Scott Fitzgerald actor William Gillette, and Grace Coolidge, wife of President Calvin Coolidge.
Perhaps best known for its equestrian activity, the town remains home to the Tryon Riding and Hunt Club, which sponsors—along with the Tryon Internationial Equstrian Center—the annual Blockhouse Steeple Chase. Numerous other equestrian organizations add to Tryon's reputation for horsemanship.
Regardless of its notoriety, Tryon has retained its small-town atmosphere, its love for the arts, and its sense of originality, and its appreciation for individual differences.
The history of Tryon would be incomplete without its equestrian heritage.
Harmon Field
Harmon Field is 47-acre comprised of 8 parcels of land acquired over the years from 1927 through 2005. The initial 10-acre parcel that began Harmon Field was acquired with assistance of a grant from the Harmon Foundation Inc. of New York City, New York in 1927 and since that time, with the help of grants and donations from other entities, Harmon Field has grown and evolved to become an important recreational venue for the region. Visitors from Polk, Greenville, and Spartanburg counties regularly enjoy its amenities, which include equestrian facilities, baseball fields, tennis courts, walking trails, and a putting green. In addition, Harmon Field offers and enclosed playground, picnic areas, food service stands, and a cabin that is used for social and civic events, as well as for meetings of the Harmon Field Board of Supervisors.
A wide shot of the Harmon Field complex, with its magnificent mountain vistas.
A view looking toward the rearmost baseball diamond, with parking and picnic areas to the right.
The scenic beauty of the mountains that surround Harmon Field, along with the area’s temperate climate, an number of regional and national events, including an annual bluegrass and barbecue festival that attracts participants from all parts of the country. Recently, Harmon Field has hosted numerous music events, antique auto shows, and similar functions, and is a regular venue for local equestrian training and competitions, including the Blue Ridge Hunter Jumper Association.
One of many equestrian competitions that take place at Harmon Field.
We are proud of our association with both Tryon and Harmon Field—particularly of the recent unanimous endorsements of the project by both the Tryon Town Council and the Harmon Field Board of Supervisors—and are confident that the additions and improvements proposed by the Harry Dallara Foundation will be a benefit to both, as well as to the other communities throughout the Greater Piedmont area.