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: 919-447-4050Hours
-
AFTERNOON TEA
Wednesday - Sunday: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
The Lounge
The Lounge can accommodate parties of up to six guests. For parties of seven or more, please contact our catering department at 919-447-4120 to make alternative arrangements in our event space.
2024-03-20
Continuum Vineyards Micro Dinner
Herons is teaming up with famed Napa Valley producer Continuum to celebrate the 2021 vintage release! Join us on March 20th at 5:30pm and be one of the very first to taste the new vintage of one of Napa's most celebrated red wines. Enjoy a spectacular 4-course Herons meal, while guest speaker Brian Mondavi guides you through this fantastic lineup of wines, including the Sentium Sauvignon Blanc, not yet released in North Carolina, and rarely-released back vintages of Continuum Proprietary Red.
2024-03-31
Easter Brunch
Celebrate this Easter Sunday with a flavorful outing to Herons. Executive Chef and four time James Beard semi finalist Steven Devereaux Green welcomes you with a meal of beautifully prepared Easter classics sure to please the entire family.
2024-04-23
Peay Vineyards Micro Dinner
Discover Peay Vineyards with National Marketing Director Brooke Sabel while she leads a tasting through seven of Peay's top wines, paired perfectly with a 5-star Herons dinner. Peay has made a name for themselves, and rightfully so, making some of the most beautiful wines out of Sonoma on their stunning 53-acre property in the West Coast. Join us on April 23rd at 5:30pm for this unforgettable food and wine pairing event!
2024-05-12
Mother's Day Brunch
Join us this Sunday, May 12 for an elevated Mother’s Day brunch celebration. Make cherished memories with us, dining in our in-house Five Star Restaurant experience. Herons will feature an exquisitely-crafted four course menu with choice of entrée featuring dishes created and prepared by four-time James Beard semi-finalist for Best Chef in the Southeast, Executive Chef Steven Greene.
2024-03-20
Continuum Vineyards Micro Dinner
Herons is teaming up with famed Napa Valley producer Continuum to celebrate the 2021 vintage release! Join us on March 20th at 5:30pm and be one of the very first to taste the new vintage of one of Napa's most celebrated red wines. Enjoy a spectacular 4-course Herons meal, while guest speaker Brian Mondavi guides you through this fantastic lineup of wines, including the Sentium Sauvignon Blanc, not yet released in North Carolina, and rarely-released back vintages of Continuum Proprietary Red.
Seats to this exclusive event are now available for $385 plus tax and gratuity, prepayment at the time of booking is required. Tickets are transferrable but non-refundable. Tickets can be purchased online or through our reservations department at 919-447-4050.
2024-03-31
Easter Brunch
Celebrate this Easter Sunday with an flavorful outing to Herons. Executive Chef and four time James Beard semi finalist Steven Devereaux Green welcomes you with a meal of beautifully prepared Easter classics sure to please the entire family.
Brunch will be served from 10am to 2pm on Easter Sunday, featuring a 4 course menu with choices for $150 per adult and $46 per child inclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations require non refundable prepayment in full at the time of booking.
2024-04-23
Peay Vineyards Micro Dinner
Discover Peay Vineyards with National Marketing Director Brooke Sabel while she leads a tasting through seven of Peay's top wines, paired perfectly with a 5-star Herons dinner. Peay has made a name for themselves, and rightfully so, making some of the most beautiful wines out of Sonoma on their stunning 53-acre property in the West Coast. Join us on April 23rd at 5:30pm for this unforgettable food and wine pairing event!
Seats to this exclusive event are now available for $300 plus tax and gratuity, prepayment at the time of booking is required. Tickets are transferrable but non-refundable. Tickets can be purchased online or through our reservations department at 919-447-4050.
2024-05-12
Mother's Day Brunch
Join us this Sunday, May 12 for an elevated Mother’s Day brunch celebration. Make cherished memories with us, dining in our in-house Five Star Restaurant experience. Herons will feature an exquisitely-crafted four course menu with choice of entrée featuring dishes created and prepared by four-time James Beard semi-finalist for Best Chef in the Southeast, Executive Chef Steven Greene.
Mother’s Day Brunch will run from 10am to 2pm on Sunday May 12th. Brunch pricing is $150 per adult and $46 per child (ages 2 to 10), inclusive of tax and gratuity. Full payment is due at the time of booking, reservations are non-refundable but are transferrable to another guest.