Madelon P Wallace
Real Estate Agent (Salesperson)
Landrum SC

Madelon has been an integral part of the Foothills community for nearly four decades, having first arrived as a student at Converse College. During her time at the college, she formed enduring friendships and developed a passion for the area's rich equestrian culture, which includes riding, showing, and foxhunting. She vividly recalls the excitement of jumping hedges at Cotton Patch Bottoms, a historic site that hosted the 1956 Olympic selection trials. After completing her education, she began her career galloping racehorses for Tony Wallace at Fairview Farms, where she later married him in 1975. Together, they managed Fairview Farms, the Upstate's only thoroughbred racehorse training facility, which produced notable stakes winners, including Eclipse Award champions Chris Evert and Turkoman. Among her cherished experiences are trips to prestigious racing venues such as Saratoga and Keeneland, as well as the annual arrival of new yearlings at Fairview, nurturing them into competitive athletes.

Madelon's commitment to land conservation began with the establishment of Greenspace of Fairview. Recognizing the potential for development in the Spartanburg/Greenville industrial corridor, she collaborated with the late Herbert L. “Bud” Myers, a retired corporate executive and land conservancy advocate, to create a Regulation D Private Offering. This initiative led to the formation of Greenspace of Fairview LLC, dedicated to acquiring Fairview Farms and preserving its character as open space and equestrian land. In 2001, the property was placed under a conservation easement, with nearly two-thirds designated as permanently protected open space. The remaining land consists of individual residential farms and estates, all subject to the same easement that safeguards the area's rural integrity. As a result, 1,331 acres are now permanently preserved and managed by thirteen shareholders committed to a stewardship plan that enhances the land.

Madelon's dedication to the Foothills community is profound, reflected in her active involvement with various organizations. She has served as president of the Tryon-Polk County Board of Realtors and is a member of the Landrum Area Business Association and the Tryon Little Theatre Board of Directors. Additionally, she has contributed to the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) and continues to serve as a paddock judge at the Block House Steeplechase, a role her late husband Tony held for many years. Her advocacy extends to supporting local land conservancies, community-supported agriculture, and initiatives promoting local businesses, all vital to enhancing the quality of life in the Foothills.

Madelon believes in the strength of the diverse community that has come together to preserve the unique character of the Foothills. She emphasizes the importance of active participation in addressing the changes that arise, ensuring they align with the values of environmental stewardship and community well-being. For her, the focus remains on maintaining the rural essence of the area, fostering a stable environment for local businesses, and safeguarding the quality of life in this small town that offers vast opportunities.

In recognition of her contributions, Madelon received the Realtor of the Year Award from the Hendersonville Board of Realtors in 2015 and the Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award from the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce in 2016. These honors were awarded for her leadership in advocating for the reconfiguration of Duke Energy's proposed Western Carolinas Modernization Project, a vital effort to protect the distinctive environment that underpins the Foothills' economy and quality of life.