Tools, Grit, and Grace: What Running a Transmission Shop Taught Me About Life
By Lin Honeycutt Starting with a Toolbox and a Dream When I started Honeycutt Transmission over 30 years ago, all I had was a small toolbox, a strong back, and the determination to make it work. I had just earned my associate’s degree in Auto Technicians and had a dream to build something of my […]
From Dirt Roads to Drive-Thru Magic: Building a Christmas Light Show at Fieldstream Farm By Lin Honeycutt
The Start of Something Bright If you told me years ago that I’d be running one of the most talked-about Christmas light shows in the Raleigh area, I might’ve chuckled and gone back to checking on the hay bales. But here I am today, standing at the entrance of Fieldstream Farm each winter, watching thousands […]
Balancing Business, Family, and Faith: Lin Honeycutt’s Guide to a Fulfilling Life
The Journey to Balance Life is a delicate balancing act, and over the years, I have learned that success is not just measured by business achievements but by the fulfillment we find in our family, faith, and community. Running two thriving businesses, Honeycutt Transmission and The Holiday Light Store, has been a rewarding challenge, but […]
The Art of the Holiday Spectacle: Behind Lin Honeycutt’s Legendary Christmas Light Display
A Tradition of Light and Joy For over three decades, I have had the privilege of bringing holiday cheer to Raleigh with my annual Christmas light display. What began as a simple tradition has grown into a dazzling spectacle of over two million lights, captivating thousands of visitors every year. Spreading joy through festive lights […]