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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 at 919-447-4120 to make alternative arrangements in our event space.

Reservations: 919-447-4050
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  • AFTERNOON TEA

    Wednesday - Sunday: 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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The Sunroom of the Bar and Lounge

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.

2025-05-11

Mother's Day Brunch at Herons

Celebrate with us!

Gather with family and loved ones for a memorable Mother’s Day brunch at Herons, where an exquisitely curated four-course choice menu highlights the best of the season in an elegant setting.

2025-04-29

Umstead Unbottled Masterclass

Spring Awakening: Embracing the Flowering Notes in Every Glass​

Celebrate and learn about the fresh, fragrant side of wine.  This masterclass highlights aromatic varietals bursting with blossom and perfume, revealing how certain grape varieties, terroir and winemaking bring floral notes to life in every glass.

2025-05-14

Lynn Boggess "A Gathering of Green"

Plein Air Painting Demonstration & Artist Reception

The Umstead Hotel & Spa is honored to welcome back contemporary painter Lynn Boggess for his seventh solo exhibition in our Art Gallery, on view from May 1 through August 31, 2025. Best known for his richly textured, large-scale plein air landscapes, Boggess captures the essence of the Appalachian wilderness with bold strokes, natural pigments, and a palette knife as his brush. His latest exhibition, A Gathering of Green, invites viewers on a journey through the seasons, pausing in the electric renewal of spring.

Through glowing shades of green, punctuated by the blooms, birds, and quiet movement of the natural world, Boggess documents a fleeting yet luminous chapter in the life of the forest. “The more the contrast,” Boggess notes, “the more the green glows.”

2025-05-22

Umstead Uncorked Wine Tasting

Discover the Wines of Portugal

Journey through the rich and diverse wines of Portugal in this guided tasting experience. From the bright, refreshing notes of Vinho Verde to the bold character of Douro reds, explore the country’s unique grape varieties and centuries-old winemaking traditions.

 

2025-05-27

Umstead Unbottled Masterclass

Sauvignon Blanc Around the World

Explore the crisp, vibrant world of Sauvignon Blanc in this immersive masterclass, highlighting its diverse expressions from top wine regions. From the zesty citrus of New Zealand to the elegant minerality of Sancerre, discover what makes this varietal a global favorite.