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.

Brunch Details

• Sunday, May 11, 2025
• 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• $115 per adult plus taxes and fees
• $35 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.

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.”

Join us for a special plein air painting demonstration by the lake followed by an intimate artist reception in the gallery:

Wednesday, May 14
5:00–7:00 PM | Live Painting Demonstration with Light Beverages
7:00–8:00 PM | Gallery Reception with Passed Beverages, Hors d’oeuvres and Meet the Artist

This Experience is FULLY COMMITTED.

Artwork is available for purchase through The Umstead Gift Shop. Gift Shop Hours: Sun.–Tues. 9 AM–6 PM, Wed.–Sat. 9 AM–8 PM.

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.

The tasting will be held on Thursday, May 22nd in the Fireplace Lounge, beginning 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.

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.

The masterclass will be held on Tuesday, May 27th in the Sycamore Room, beginning at 6:30pm. A meat and cheese display will be presented with the wines. Please call if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies. Tickets are $100 plus tax and service charge and are non-refundable.

To enjoy this experience, call 919 447 4050 or click here to reserve online.