Events at Our Boutique Hotel

Join the North Carolina Pottery Center at The Umstead Hotel & Spa in Cary on Sunday, Nov. 2nd, from 2:00-5:00 PM and to show your support for their nonprofit mission of Sharing NC’s Clay Stories, Past and Present. Enjoy fine food and drinks from The Umstead Hotel & Spa as well as a Pottery Throwdown between two of North Carolina's great potters, Kate Waltman and Eck McCanless, an Online Silent Auction, and a Live Auction! North Carolinians have long been enchanted by our potters who are able to transform lumps of clay into objects of startling beauty. That beauty and the stories behind it, old and new, are showcased by the nonprofit North Carolina Pottery Center. Today, contemporary studio artists build on this strong foundation to bring brilliant new clay expressions to light. The Pottery Center reveals the ever-changing tradition of pottery making in our state, changes that reflect the shifting culture of our state and world.

For tickets, auction and more information visit the gala website.

Tis the season gourmands across the country wait for, White Truffle season! This rare treat is only available from Autumn through December, and merits a special White Truffle Tasting Menu during the month of December when the truffles are at their peak. Available only in Herons starting Wednesday, November 12 2025, the menu showcases the “white diamond of Italy”, balancing the flavors of this most delicate and rare truffle in the world with seven courses of carefully selected ingredients, providing a sensory experience unlike any other.

Reservations are required. Due to the importing of the truffles, seatings must be purchased a minimum of 72 hours prior to the desired date of reservation. Seats are $425 plus tax and service charge and can be purchased at 919-447-4050 or online. Reservations are non-refundable but are transferable, wine pairings are also available for an additional cost. 

Domaine de la Romanee Dinner

Iconic. Elusive. Unparalleled. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti exists in a realm beyond ordinary wine, where history, craftsmanship, and mystique converge. From the hallowed slopes of the Côte d'Or come bottles of breathtaking elegance and depth : wines that speak in whispers, linger in memory, and represent the very pinnacle of Burgundy.

On Thursday, November 13, Herons will host an extraordinary evening honoring this legendary domaine. The night will begin with a Champagne welcome, inviting guests to settle into the Private Dining Room before embarking on a rare tasting journey.

Executive Chef Steven Devereaux Greene, a multi-time James Beard Foundation Best Chef: Southeast nominee, will present a five-course menu, each course paired with a two-ounce pour of these extraordinary wines:

• 2022 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

• 2020 Vosne-Romanée “Cuvée Duvault Blochet” 1er Cru

• 2020 Corton Grand Cru

• 2012 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru

• 2019 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru

• 2012 La Tâche Grand Cru

Chef Greene is known for his refined approach to Southern cuisine, meticulous ingredient sourcing, and artistic presentation. For this occasion, his menu is crafted to not only complement but elevate the nuance and character of each pour, creating a once-in-a-lifetime harmony between food and wine.

This intimate evening will be hosted by Kim Wood, Advanced Sommelier and Vice President of Wilson-Daniels, the exclusive importer of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Limited in size and unparalleled in scope, it offers a singular opportunity to experience Burgundy at its most transcendent.

Please note we are fully committed for this event. 

Gather with us on Thursday, November 27, as four-time James Beard Award Semifinalist Executive Chef Steven Devereaux Greene presents a memorable Thanksgiving celebration. This year’s holiday menu will feature a seasonal four-course plated dinner with your choice of entrée, accompanied by an array of family-style sides designed to be shared and enjoyed together.

Thanksgiving will be hosted in Herons from 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Pricing is $135 per adult and $39 per child (ages 2–10), plus tax and service charge. Prepayment is required at the time of booking.

To reserve, please call 919 447 4050.

Join us this winter for our annual Tea with Santa events. Let your children ages 10 and under delight in this magical event as they enjoy a special visit with Santa and let him know what is on their wish list this holiday season. Santa will share photos of his favorite memories as he tells stories of his helpful elves and reindeer. Tea with Santa includes photography, a small gift, and hot chocolate service with savory and sweet morsels.

Reservations open on Wednesday, September 3th at 8am. Please call 919 447-4050 to reserve your space. Tickets are $115 per person plus tax and service fee, and include white glove holiday food service and hot chocolate in addition to time with Santa and storytelling. There is a maximum of eight guests per booking, and all reservations must be paid in full using one method of payment at the time of booking. As this is one of our most popular events, we ask for your patience as hold times should be expected; hanging up will result in the loss of your place in the queue. 

Tea will be offered at 10:30am and 3pm:

Saturday, November 29th / Sunday November 30th / Sunday, December 14th / Sunday, December 21st

Tea will be offered at 10:30am only:

Sunday, December 7th / Saturday, December 13th / Saturday, December 20th

Please Note: we are fully committed for this series of events in 2025.