05/21/2026
Change is uncomfortable â but itâs also necessary.
When we opened Claywood, we immediately faced street closures right outside our doors. Then came Hurricane Helene. Then came the reality of learning and understanding what this community truly wanted from us.
Through every season, challenge, adjustment, and evolution, one thing became clear:
If you want to build something that lasts, you have to be willing to listen, adapt, and grow.
That growth hasnât always been easy. Weâve changed menus, refined service, rebuilt systems, and even restructured teams along the way. (ALL WITHIN 2 YEARS, but honestly thats just how I operate) Sometimes the people around you grow with the vision â and sometimes they donât. But staying stagnant was never an option for us.
Today, weâre incredibly proud of where Claywood is heading.
One of the biggest things we kept hearing from guests was how much they missed the original Land & Sea Boards that helped define some of our earliest memories here. So we listened â and brought them back with renewed intention.
These boards represent exactly who we are:â¨Thoughtful sourcing.â¨Seasonal ingredients.â¨Gathering around the table.â¨A balance of elevated and approachable.
Combined with a dinner and brunch menu shaped by the feedback of this community, we feel more connected than ever to what Hendersonville has asked us to become.
Thank you for growing with us.â¨Thank you for supporting change.â¨And thank you for continuing to choose local, independent restaurants that are willing to evolve instead of stand still.
â Carly & The Claywood Team