Events at Our Boutique Hotel
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When visiting The Umstead Hotel and Spa, be sure to browse our event calendar to learn what’s happening at our boutique hotel in Cary, North Carolina during your stay.
Umstead Unbottled Masterclass
Elevate your wine knowledge with our sparkling wine masterclass, where we explore the world’s finest bubbles. From Champagne to Prosecco and beyond, you'll uncover the techniques and flavors that make each sparkling wine unique and perfect for every celebration!
Call to Reserve: 9194474050Umstead Unbottled Masterclass
Discover the bold and diverse expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon from top wine regions across the globe in this masterclass. Experience how terroir shapes this iconic varietal in every glass, and understand why this is the most widely planted grape variety in the world!
Umstead Unbottled Masterclass
Join us for an Old World vs. New World wine masterclass, where we’ll compare classic grape varieties from Europe to their bold counterparts in the New World. Taste how tradition, climate, and winemaking techniques shape the flavors and styles of your favorite wines!
Call to Reserve: 919 447 4050Umstead Uncorked Wine Tasting
Explore Bordeaux
Join us for October’s edition of Uncorked, a guided wine tasting experience led by our Umstead's Wine Director, Hannah Barton. This month, we'll dive into the world of Bordeaux, exploring the rich history and diverse flavors of one of the world's most iconic wine regions. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or a curious beginner, this exclusive tasting will deepen your appreciation for Bordeaux's exquisite blends.
Join us on Wednesday, October 23rd at 6pm to deepen your understanding of this incredible wine region.
Call to Reserve: 919 447 4050Umstead Uncorked Wine Tasting
Explore Bordeaux
Join us for October’s edition of Uncorked, a guided wine tasting experience led by our the Umstead's Wine Director, Hannah Barton. This month, we'll dive into the world of Bordeaux, exploring the rich history and diverse flavors of one of the world's most iconic wine regions. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or a curious beginner, this exclusive tasting will deepen your appreciation for Bordeaux's exquisite blends
Join us on Thursday, October 24rd at 6pm to deepen your understanding of this often overlooked, yet fantastic, wine region
Call to Reserve: 919 447 4050*SOLD OUT* An Evening for Western Carolina
A Special Dinner to Support Rebuilding Efforts
On Thursday, October 17th at 6PM, join celebrated chefs and community leaders for a special fundraising event aimed at supporting the rebuilding efforts in Western North Carolina after the devastation of Hurricane Helene. This evening will showcase a stellar collaboration between renowned culinary talents, purveyors, and philanthropists in an effort to make a lasting difference in the lives of those impacted by recent natural disasters in the region.
Benefiting the Southern Smoke Foundation and World Central Kitchen, this extraordinary event will bring together some of North Carolina’s finest chefs and luminaries, including Chefs Steven Greene from Herons, Chef Scott Crawford of Crawford & Son, Chef Ashley Christensen of Pooles Diner, Chef Vivian Howard of The Chef & The Farmer, Chef Ricky Moore of Saltbox Seafood Joint, and Chef/Owner Jacob Boehm of Snap Pea. Together they will prepare an elegant five-course dinner a each course will be paired with an exceptional wine.
Here Not There: An Evening of Travel Insights, Culinary Delights, and North Carolina Treasures
Join us for an engaging evening of conversation as author and travel expert Andrew Nelson teams up with Visit North Carolina Marketing Director Scott Peacock to share ideas for discovering outstanding locales around the globe. Andrew is a two-time winner of the prestigious Lowell Thomas Award for Travel Writing and his latest book, Here Not There, has just been published this year by National Geographic. He explores what he calls “counterintuitive travel destinations.” Drawing from this work, Andrew will highlight his favorite off-the-beaten-path recommendations, including some hidden gems right here in North Carolina.
*RESCHEDULED* Standing in: works by Peter Roux
An Artist's Reception
The Umstead Hotel & Spa is delighted to welcome contemporary painter Peter Roux for his 2nd exhibition in our Art Gallery, running September 6th through December 31, 2024. Peter Roux is a full-time artist living and working in Asheville, North Carolina with a studio in the River Arts District. Using nature as his subject, he explores not only natural forms, but also how we experience the world around us.
Recently, Peter has focused on land, clouds, water and trees, often combining representational approaches alongside elements of abstraction: areas of marks and flourishes that remind the viewer that the pieces are not the things they represent, but instead the result of the experience of seeing them.
Call to Reserve: 919 447 4050Nature Walk with Chris Rawls
Join us for a complimentary guided tour led by The Umstead’s Naturalist and Head Landscaper Chris Rawls. Stroll amongst the property’s towering trees framing its gardens and three-acre lake, featuring a restored stream, turtle nesting areas, butterfly garden and fountains that circulate the water for optimal plant and animal health. Learn about the array of native North Carolina plant life, vibrant flowers and ornamental shrubs that Chris has carefully cultivated and tended through the years.
Tea with Santa - *FULLY BOOKED*
Join us this winter for our annual Tea with Santa series. 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.