Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea is served in the Lounge, situated amongst the art adorned walls and enhanced by the hotel's Dale Chihuly glass sculpture and a live harpist. This Umstead tradition is a welcoming and elegant way to spend an afternoon socializing.
Advance reservations are required. Kindly speak with our reservations team at 919-447-4050 to arrange for your table. To provide quality of service, please inform our reservations team of any allergies or dietary restrictions at the time of booking. Any changes requested the day of are subject to availability. Same day reservations are not available.
For parties of seven or more, please contact our catering department to make alternative arrangements in our event space.
Reservations: 919-447-4050
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AFTERNOON TEA
Wednesday - Sunday: 2:00pm - 3:30pm - Adults | $70 plus tax and gratuity, Children | $40 plus tax and gratuity
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The Lounge
The Lounge can accommodate parties of up to six guests. For parties of seven or more, please contact our catering department at 919-447-4041 to make alternative arrangements in our event space.
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Join us for our June Uncorked series as we explore the wines of Spain's Atlantic coast. This lush corner of northwest Spain is famed for its crisp white wines and elegant, light bodied reds, grown on dramatic terraced slopes. Wine Director Simon Kaufmann will guide you through a tasting that spans from familiar favorites to off the beaten path, new discoveries.
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Splash into Green Spain
Join us for our June Uncorked series as we explore the wines of Spain's Atlantic coast. This lush corner of northwest Spain is famed for its crisp white wines and elegant, light bodied reds, grown on dramatic terraced slopes. Wine Director Simon Kaufmann will guide you through a tasting that spans from familiar favorites to off the beaten path, new discoveries.
The tasting will be held on Tuesday, June 16th in the Fireplace Lounge and begin at 6:30pm. Charcuterie plates will be paired with the wines. Please call if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies. Tickets are $89 plus tax and service charge and are non-refundable.
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Umstead Unbottled Wine Masterclass
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Embark on a journey across Italy. Join us for our June Unbottled tasting as we rediscover rare, indigenous grape varieties that have nearly vanished from modern winemaking. These “lost” grapes, often cultivated for centuries in tiny pockets of the country, carry unique flavors shaped by their local soils, climates, and traditions. Taught by Wine Director Simon Kaufmann, this tasting transverses the country from the Alps to the Island of Sicily. Discover the diversity, history, and craftsmanship that make Italy the crown jewel of the wine world.
The masterclass will be held on Wednesday, June 24th in the Sycamore Room and begin at 6:30pm. A charcuterie display will be presented with the wines. Please call if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies. Tickets are $127 plus tax and service charge and are non-refundable.
To enjoy this experience call or click here to reserve online.