In-Room Dining
Enjoy the flavors of Herons from the comfort of your guest room. Our in-room dining features beautifully plated dishes, seasonal specialties, and personalized amenities—all delivered with the elegance and ease of a Five-Star experience.
Reservations: 919 447 4091
Hours
In-Room Dining is Available 24 Hours A Day and 7 Days a Week
Menu Hours:
- Chef-prepared Sushi, beautifully plated and made to order | Tuesdays-Saturdays 5:00PM-8:30PM
- Breakfast available | 6AM to 10:00am Monday-Friday | Saturday- Sunday 6:00AM to 1:00PM
- All Day menu | 10:00am-10:00PM Monday-Friday | 1:00PM-10:00PM Saturday- Sunday
- Late-night offerings | 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
At The Umstead, in-room dining is more than a convenience, it’s a curated extension of our culinary philosophy. Each dish, crafted by the award-winning Herons culinary team, brings the elegance of our Forbes Five-Star restaurant directly to the comfort and privacy of your guest room.
From artfully presented breakfasts with fresh-brewed coffee and house-made pastries to late-night desserts and Champagne served on your balcony overlooking the lake, every moment is designed to be both indulgent and effortless.
Guests may also enjoy selections like handcrafted sushi, locally inspired entrées, and seasonal specialties — all plated with the same thoughtful detail and artistry found at Herons.
Our personalized in-room amenities, including curated wine and cheese pairings, chocolate-dipped strawberries, fruit platters, and celebratory Champagne, transform a beautiful stay into an unforgettable one.
To place an order simply dial In Room Dining 4091 or use In Room Dining tablet
2025-11-13
Herons × DRC
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.
2025-10-14
Krug × Carrot
We’re proud to share that The Umstead Hotel and Spa is now an official Krug Ambassade, a distinction held by only a select group of top culinary destinations around the world. This long-awaited honor reflects Chef Steven Devereaux Greene’s deep appreciation and love for Krug Champagne. As a Krug Ambassador, The Umstead joins an exclusive global network recognized for exceptional hospitality and a shared philosophy of excellence. We look forward to bringing this partnership to life through unforgettable hotel and dining experiences for years to come, beginning with our Krug x Carrot Wine Dinner in Herons this fall.
Each year, the Legendary Champagne house of Krug challenges Chefs around the world to create dishes highlighting one single, humble ingredient. This year, we celebrate the carrot. Using a variety of stunning carrots coming from our own One Oak Farm this fall, Chef Greene will be creating an incredible four-course meal, with each course being paired with a different edition of Krug Champagne. This unforgettable experience will be available in Herons from October 14th - October 18th.
2025-11-29
SOLD OUT | Tea with Santa
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.
2025-09-24
Umstead Uncorked Wine Tasting
Venture into Veneto
Join us for our September Uncorked tastings as we explore the wines of Italy’s Veneto region. Known for its rich winemaking traditions and wide stylistic range, Veneto produces everything from refreshing Prosecco and elegant Pinot Grigio to bold, complex reds like Ripasso and Amarone della Valpolicella. Our Sommelier, Hannah Seligson will guide you through a tasting that captures the diversity and character of this celebrated northern Italian region.
2025-09-25
Umstead Uncorked Wine Tasting
Venture into Veneto
Join us for our September Uncorked tastings as we explore the wines of Italy’s Veneto region. Known for its rich winemaking traditions and wide stylistic range, Veneto produces everything from refreshing Prosecco and elegant Pinot Grigio to bold, complex reds like Ripasso and Amarone della Valpolicella. Our Sommelier, Hannah Seligson will guide you through a tasting that captures the diversity and character of this celebrated northern Italian region.
2025-09-30
Umstead Unbottled Wine Masterclass
Beautiful Bordeaux
Experience an educational masterclass with Wine Director Hannah Barton as she guides you through the celebrated Bordeaux wine region. This immersive session features a detailed presentation alongside a guided tasting, revealing the rich terroirs, distinctive grape varieties, and intricate classification system that contribute to Bordeaux’s world-famous reds and whites.
2025-10-01
Twisted Logic: An Artist's Reception for Patrick Dougherty
The Umstead Hotel & Spa is honored to present Twisted Logic, a new exhibition featuring works by internationally acclaimed sculptor Patrick Dougherty. Known for his monumental installations woven from saplings, Dougherty has spent more than four decades transforming natural materials into sculptural environments that feel both otherworldly and deeply rooted in the land.
Now retired from creating massive on-site installations, Dougherty continues to work from his North Carolina studio, developing smaller-scale works that maintain the same sense of movement, whimsy, and harmony with the natural world. Twisted Logic offers guests the opportunity to encounter these pieces within the intimate setting of The Umstead’s Art Gallery.
2025-10-24
Umstead Wine Dinner
Join us in Herons’ private dining room for an intimate evening with Randy Snowden of Snowden Vineyards. The Snowden family has been rooted in Napa Valley since the 1950s, farming their hillside vineyards with a commitment to quality and authenticity. Today, their wines are shaped by Diana Snowden Seysses of Burgundy’s famed Domaine Dujac, blending Napa’s power with Burgundian elegance. Guests will enjoy a four-course menu created by Chef Steven Devereaux Greene, each course paired with selections from Snowden’s portfolio.
2025-11-13
Herons × DRC
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:
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2022 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
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2020 Vosne-Romanée “Cuvée Duvault Blochet” 1er Cru
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2020 Corton Grand Cru
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2012 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru
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2019 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru
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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.
Reservations may be made by phone at 919-447-4050 or online via OpenTable.
2025-10-14
Krug × Carrot
We’re proud to share that The Umstead Hotel and Spa is now an official Krug Ambassade, a distinction held by only a select group of top culinary destinations around the world. This long-awaited honor reflects Chef Steven Devereaux Greene’s deep appreciation and love for Krug Champagne. As a Krug Ambassador, The Umstead joins an exclusive global network recognized for exceptional hospitality and a shared philosophy of excellence. We look forward to bringing this partnership to life through unforgettable hotel and dining experiences for years to come, beginning with our Krug x Carrot Wine Dinner in Herons this fall.
Each year, the Legendary Champagne house of Krug challenges Chefs around the world to create dishes highlighting one single, humble ingredient. This year, we celebrate the carrot. Using a variety of stunning carrots coming from our own One Oak Farm this fall, Chef Greene will be creating an incredible four-course meal, with each course being paired with a different edition of Krug Champagne. This unforgettable experience will be available in Herons from October 14th - October 18th.
Please call if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies. Reservations are non-refundable.
To enjoy this experience call 919 447 4050 or click here to reserve online.
2025-11-29
SOLD OUT | Tea with Santa
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.
2025-09-24
Umstead Uncorked Wine Tasting
Venture into Veneto
Join us for our September Uncorked tastings as we explore the wines of Italy’s Veneto region. Known for its rich winemaking traditions and wide stylistic range, Veneto produces everything from refreshing Prosecco and elegant Pinot Grigio to bold, complex reds like Ripasso and Amarone della Valpolicella. Our Sommelier, Hannah Seligson will guide you through a tasting that captures the diversity and character of this celebrated northern Italian region.
The tasting will be held on Wednesday, September 24th in the Fireplace Lounge and begin at 6:30pm. Meat and cheese plates will be paired with the wines. Please call if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies. Tickets are $75 plus tax and service charge and are non-refundable.
To enjoy this experience call 919 447 4050 or click here to reserve online.
2025-09-25
Umstead Uncorked Wine Tasting
Venture into Veneto
Join us for our September Uncorked tastings as we explore the wines of Italy’s Veneto region. Known for its rich winemaking traditions and wide stylistic range, Veneto produces everything from refreshing Prosecco and elegant Pinot Grigio to bold, complex reds like Ripasso and Amarone della Valpolicella. Our Sommelier, Hannah Seligson will guide you through a tasting that captures the diversity and character of this celebrated northern Italian region.
The tasting will be held on Thursday, September 25th in the Fireplace Lounge and begin at 6:30pm. Meat and cheese plates will be paired with the wines. Please call if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies. Tickets are $75 plus tax and service charge and are non-refundable.
To enjoy this experience call 919 447 4050 or click here to reserve online.
2025-09-30
Umstead Unbottled Wine Masterclass
Beautiful Bordeaux
Experience an educational masterclass with Wine Director Hannah Barton as she guides you through the celebrated Bordeaux wine region. This immersive session features a detailed presentation alongside a guided tasting, revealing the rich terroirs, distinctive grape varieties, and intricate classification system that contribute to Bordeaux’s world-famous reds and whites.
The masterclass will be held on Tuesday, September 30th 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 $125 plus tax and service charge and are non-refundable.
To enjoy this experience call 919 447 4050 or click here to reserve online.
2025-10-01
Twisted Logic: An Artist's Reception for Patrick Dougherty
The Umstead Hotel & Spa is honored to present Twisted Logic, a new exhibition featuring works by internationally acclaimed sculptor Patrick Dougherty. Known for his monumental installations woven from saplings, Dougherty has spent more than four decades transforming natural materials into sculptural environments that feel both otherworldly and deeply rooted in the land.
Now retired from creating massive on-site installations, Dougherty continues to work from his North Carolina studio, developing smaller-scale works that maintain the same sense of movement, whimsy, and harmony with the natural world. Twisted Logic offers guests the opportunity to encounter these pieces within the intimate setting of The Umstead’s Art Gallery.
We invite you to join us for an intimate evening with Patrick Dougherty, including an artist reception, lecture, and Q&A in the Salon.
Wednesday, October 1st from 6:00–8:00 PM in the Salon
Light hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served prior to the Artist Lecture.
Artwork from this exhibition will be on view from September 4 through mid-November 2025, and is available for purchase through The Umstead Gift Shop.
Gift Shop Hours:
Sun–Wed: 9 am–6 pm, Thurs–Sat: 9 am–8 pm
Reservations may be made by phone at 919 447 4050 or online through OpenTable.
2025-10-24
Umstead Wine Dinner
Join us in Herons’ private dining room for an intimate evening with Randy Snowden of Snowden Vineyards. The Snowden family has been rooted in Napa Valley since the 1950s, farming their hillside vineyards with a commitment to quality and authenticity. Today, their wines are shaped by Diana Snowden Seysses of Burgundy’s famed Domaine Dujac, blending Napa’s power with Burgundian elegance. Guests will enjoy a four-course menu created by Chef Steven Devereaux Greene, each course paired with selections from Snowden’s portfolio.
The dinner will be held on Friday, October 24th and will begin at 5:30pm. Please call if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies. Tickets are $220 plus tax and service charge and are non-refundable.
To enjoy this experience call 919 447 4050 or click here to reserve online.