Herons

Join celebrated ceramic artist Alice Ballard for a two-day immersive experience exploring mindfulness through art and nature. This intimate workshop begins on Saturday, October 18th with a creative session at The Umstead’s One Oak Farm, where participants will hand-sculpt their own meditation bowls out of clay surrounded by the beauty of fall. Gourmet boxed lunches and beverages will be served at the farm. This exclusive experience is limited to ten guests to ensure a personal and immersive creative journey.

The evening following the workshop, our guests will enjoy a four-course, farm-inspired dinner with the artist in Herons’ Private Dining Room, featuring a special dessert by Pastry Chef Lia Benedetto inspired by Alice’s sculptural work.

The experience includes a one-night stay in our serene guest rooms before returning Sunday morning for a final session on the Salon Terrace. With nature as a backdrop, participants will complete their meditation bowls with finishing touches and glazing under Alice’s guidance.

This retreat invites guests to reconnect with the earth, awaken their creativity, and savor the harmony between art, nature, and cuisine.

Pricing:

Single Occupancy – $1495  |  Shared Occupancy (Per Person) – $1250

Reserve this experience by phone at 919 447 4050

Hirsch Vineyards has been a defining voice of the West Sonoma Coast since 1980, when David Hirsch planted one of the region’s earliest and most remote vineyard sites overlooking the Pacific. Today, the winery is led by Jasmine Hirsch, who continues her father’s legacy with a clear focus on organic and biodynamic farming and wines that beautifully express the estate’s extreme maritime climate and distinctive earthquake terroir.

This intimate dinner in the Herons Private Dining Room will pair rare and back-vintage wines from Hirsch Vineyards with a thoughtfully crafted four-course menu from Executive Chef Steven Devereaux Greene. Hosted by Jasmine Hirsch, the evening offers a rare opportunity to taste the exceptional wines of the Hirsch estate while engaging directly with the person behind them.

Guests will also be among the first to learn about The Umstead Cuvée, an exclusive collaboration with Hirsch Vineyards, which will be available to taste and purchase at The Umstead beginning in March.

Tickets are $300 plus taxes and fees and are nonrefundable. Please call 919 447 4050 or visit us on Open Table to reserve this experience. Please call if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies.

Celebrate with us this Season

Join us at Herons for a refined Easter Sunday brunch designed to welcome the season in style. Executive Chef and four-time James Beard semifinalist Steven Devereaux Greene presents a thoughtfully crafted four-course menu with seasonal selections that reflect renewal and the artistry of spring.

Brunch Details

• Sunday, April 5th
• 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• $125 per adult plus taxes and fees
•  $39 per child ages 2-10 plus taxes and fees
• Full payment is due at the time of booking. Reservations are non-refundable but transferrable to another guest.

Please note that Herons will be closed for breakfast that morning. For In-House guests or those without a Herons reservation, a breakfast buffet will be available in the Bar & Lounge from 7:00–10:00 AM for $35++ per person.

Reserve your table and experience an elegant Easter celebration at The Umstead.

Celebrate her at Herons

This Mother's Day, celebrate her with an elegant brunch in Herons. Our four-course menu with choices highlights the freshest flavors of Spring, offering a gracious and heartfelt way to gather and create beautiful memories together.

Brunch Details

• Sunday, May 10, 2025
• 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• $125 per adult plus taxes and fees
• $39 per child ages 2-10 plus taxes and fees
• Full payment is due at the time of booking. Reservations are non-refundable but transferrable to another guest.

Please note that Herons will be closed for breakfast that morning. For our In-House guests or those without a Herons reservation, a breakfast buffet will be available in the Bar & Lounge from 7:00–10:00 AM for $35++ per person.

Reserve your table and experience a beautiful Mother’s Day celebration at The Umstead.