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In This Newsletter:
NC Botanical Garden Lecture |
The Holiday Market! |
Adelsheim Vineyard Dinner |
Holidays at
Fearrington | Cooking Light |
Seasonal Country Inn Getaways |
Exciting Upcoming Events |
'Great Decisions' Discussion
 NC
Botanical Garden: Jenny Elder Fitch Lecture
"The Love of Gardening: The Legacy
of Elizabeth Lawrence"
On Saturday, November 15th at 1pm in The Barn,
McIntyre's Fine
Books is delighted to present Emily Herring Wilson, the
biographer of Elizabeth Lawrence and editor of her letters, who will
present a lecture on the life and work of the renowned Southern gardener
and American garden writer. Wilson will discuss what led to Elizabeth's
choice of a gardening life, the publication of books that have become
classics, and to her reputation today as one of America's premier garden
writers. Famed author Doris Betts will be introducing Ms. Wilson, and a
reception and book signing for both authors will follow the lecture.
 The
Fearrington Holiday Market!
Join us in the Fearrington Village Center on Sunday, December 7th
from 12-4pm
for the 3rd annual Fearrington Holiday Market!
Inspired by the delightful Christmas Markets in Europe, our festive
Holiday Market is the perfect place to find unique gifts from local
artists, outstanding vendors and the shops at Fearrington in a relaxed
setting. Shoppers can savor roasted
chestnuts and mulled wine while browsing, and enjoy festive holiday
music by Fearrington a cappella groups and The Bronze Voices Hand Bell
Choir of Chapel Hill from
2-3pm. There will be holiday cookie decorating for the kids, and Chatham Outreach Alliance (CORA) will be at
McIntyre's Fine
Books
collecting canned food for the local food pantry. The
Holiday Market is free to attend and open to the public.
Blue Ribbon Belties!
Our
famous Belted Galloway Cows have just returned from showing at the North
Carolina State Fair, where they made us very proud!
See what they brought home>>
 Wine Maker Dinner:
Adelsheim Vineyard
Sunday, November 9th at 6pm
David Adelsheim, founder of Adelsheim Vineyard, will join
Fearrington Wine Director
Maximilian Kast
for an exceptional wine dinner
at
The Fearrington House Restaurant. Adelsheim Vineyard is located in
the Chehalem district in Oregon's Willamette Valley. They produce some
of the most distinct and nuanced Pinot Noirs in the region, as well as a
long list of outstanding white wines and dessert wines. The Adelsheims
are among the pioneers in the Willamette Valley as the second oldest
producer of Pinot Noir, and the third oldest producer of Pinot Gris in
the United States. $150 per guest, plus tax & gratuity. Spaces are
limited. Call (919) 542-2121 for reservations.
Upcoming Wine Tastings at The
Belted Goat:
November 23rd: The Wines of Sicily
December 7th: Beer & Wine For The Holidays!
Hosted by Fearrington Wine Director
Maximilian Kast, wine seminars begin at 4pm. $25 per person,
with hors d'oeuvres provided by The Fearrington House. Call (919)
542-2121 for reservations, or stop by
The Belted Goat to sign up.
Make This
Holiday Season Unforgettable
Celebrate the season at Fearrington Village this year and create a new
tradition with family and friends. Whether you join us for a festive
Thanksgiving meal
and an afternoon of
shopping, a gourmet
Christmas
Luncheon, or a
holiday retreat at the country inn, Fearrington's
award-winning service, gourmet cuisine and beautiful country setting
promise a holiday experience like none other.
Learn more about holidays
at Fearrington Village>>
In The News:
The
Fearrington House Inn & Restaurant was just featured in Cooking Light
Magazine! The article highlights the restaurant's dedication to
local ingredients.
Read the article>>
A Fearrington Holiday Retreat
Escape to
The Fearrington House
Country Inn for the holidays and let us take care of the little details.
Our special
holiday packages,
detailed below, offer a luxurious retreat from seasonal
stresses in a tranquil country setting.
Call (919) 542-2121 for reservations.
Already have holiday plans? Learn about our other
outstanding seasonal
getaways>>
The Thanksgiving Package
Enjoy two nights' luxurious
accommodations, a gourmet dinner at The Fearrington House,
Thanksgiving
Lunch, buffet dinner, traditional English afternoon tea, full breakfast
and a $25 Gift Card for our village shops. From $820 per couple.
Available November 26-27th.
Christmas at
Fearrington
Experience peaceful surroundings, beautiful winter gardens, attentive
service and exquisite dining. Includes two nights' luxurious
accommodations, champagne on arrival, a traditional English afternoon
tea, hearty breakfasts, gourmet Christmas Eve dinner,
Christmas Day
lunch and buffet dinner, and a welcome gift! From $1050 per couple.
Available December 24-25th.
Give
The Gift of Fearrington
The
holidays are just around the corner, and Fearrington has the ideal gift
for everyone on your list. Whether you wish to give a day of shopping, a
gourmet dinner or a luxurious retreat, a Fearrington Gift Certificate
is always a perfect fit.
More>>
Last chance! The Fall Getaway Package>>
 McIntyre's
Presents Roy Underhill
McIntyre's
Fine Books is delighted to present author and television host Roy
Underhill, reading from The Woodwright's Guide: Working Wood with
Wedge and Edge on Saturday, November 1st at 11am. For 30
years, Underhill's PBS program "The Woodwright's Shop" has brought
classic hand-tool craftsmanship to viewers across America. Now, in his
seventh book, Roy shows how to engage the mysteries of the splitting
wedge and the cutting edge to shape wood from forest to furniture.
Bluegrass Experience: 37th Anniversary Concert
Join us in The Fearrington Barn on Friday, November 7th at 7pm
for this exciting musical event, featuring Tommy Edwards, Thomas
"Snuffy" Smith, "Fiddlin" Al McCanless, Michael Aldridge and Stan Brown.
The show will be hosted by John Shelton Reed. (see below for his
upcoming author event!) Tickets, available at
Bluebirds & Hollyhocks at Fearrington, are
$10 in advance and $13 at the door. Cash bar available. Proceeds from the event benefit
ChathamArts. For more information, call
Bluebirds & Hollyhocks at (919) 545-5723.
 John
Shelton Reed & Dale Volberg Reed
On Saturday, November 15th at 11am,
McIntyre's
Fine Books is delighted to
welcome John Shelton Reed and Dale Volberg Reed back to
Fearrington to discuss Holy Smoke: The Big Book of North Carolina
Barbecue, which they wrote with William McKinney. Authoritative,
spirited, and opinionated (in the best way), Holy Smoke is a
passionate exploration of the lore, recipes, traditions, and people who
have helped shape North Carolina's signature slow-food dish. Chapel Hill
residents, the Reeds have collaborated on other books, including 1001
Things Everyone Should Know about the South and Cornbread Nation
4: The Best of Southern Food Writing.
View all upcoming events>>
Visit McIntyre's Fine Books>>
'Great
Decisions' Discussion: If I were President
On Thursday, November 13th
at
1:30pm, Fearrington's Great Decisions group will present a discussion
in The Fearrington Barn entitled "If I were President...Thoughts on The
Middle East" with guest speaker Dr. Akram Khater. A native of Lebanon,
Dr. Khater is Associate Professor of History and director of the Middle
Eastern Studies program at North Carolina State University. He has
written and lectured widely, sharing his expertise on topics relating to
the Middle East and North Africa. This event is free and open to the
public. We do ask that attendees bring a canned food or monetary
donation for The Chatham Outreach Alliance (CORA).
Great Decisions is a foreign affairs
discussion group run by residents of Fearrington Village. The
organization gathers for nine discussions each year
to discuss topics based on the The Foreign Policy Association's annual
discussion program. Speakers come from local universities and
communities, including several distinguished residents of Fearrington.
For more details about Great Decisions and other
resident groups at
Fearrington Village, view our
online information>>
Still Growing Strong!
Looking for fresh, local produce through the fall?
The Fearrington Farmers' Market is open for three more weeks, and now is
the perfect time of year to find lettuce, fennel, salad greens, turnips,
cabbages and more.
Find out more>>
The Fearrington Village Community>>
The Triangle Area>>
View Homes For Sale>>
To learn more about living in
Fearrington Village, stop by the Sales Office
in the Village Center or call us at (919) 542-4000.
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