Holiday Gift List, Spa Special, Wine Events, Conde Nast Award and More!

Gift Ideas from Fearrington!
Bring your gift list to Fearrington this holiday season and enjoy a relaxing holiday shopping environment where you'll find the perfect gift for everyone. Need a little inspiration? We've put together a holiday gift guide with items from the shops, restaurants, inn and spa that are sure to delight. And if you can't make it out to the Village to do your shopping, we recommend one of our specialized gift certificates - sure to make their holiday unforgettable. To arrange a gift certificate, call (919) 542-2121.

Anniversary Special at The Spa
We are delighted to be celebrating one year of relaxation and renewal at The Spa at Fearrington. To show our appreciation for allowing us to pamper you over the last year, we are offering an Anniversary Special all month long! Through November 30th, book one service and enjoy 25% off a second treatment of your choice. Just mention the code "Anniversary" when making your reservation. Discount applies to service of equal or lesser value, not to be combined with other offers. And read about the Spa in the current issue of Spa Magazine!

Tracy Mallon Returns to Dovecote
Dovecote has added another Trunk Show for your holiday shopping pleasure! On both Saturday and Sunday, November 5th and 6th, don't miss this opportunity to meet Tracy Mallon and shop her fabulous accessories. Tracy is a graduate of Parsons School of Design in New York City and has worked for many different designers including DKNY, Banana Republic and Kate Spade. Tracy's career has included clothing, handbags, accessories and now jewelry. The materials used in this collection are mainly precious metals and semi-precious stones. She has been in the store several times and is always a hit!

Wine Class: Champagne
Wine Director Maximilian Kast's popular series of wine classes at The Fearrington Granary continues on Thursday, November 10th with a class that's all about bubbly. Max says, "we all love to see that sparkle in the glass, a perfect storm of bubbles rising up like a twister to the top of a just-poured glass." So in an effort to expand our repertoire of all that sparkles, "we will explore the wines of Franciacorta, Cava, the Loire Valley, Prosecco, and yes maybe even Slovenia." $35 per guest, not including tax, includes light hors d'oeuvres prepared by Chef Colin Bedford. Classes meet at 5pm at Galloways. Call (919) 542-2121.

This year's Final Wine Maker Dinner
Join Max Kast on Sunday, November 13th for the final Wine Maker Dinner of the 2011! Founder of Perception Winery Mark Ray joins us this time. Ray started as a Sommelier in Charleston, SC; but on a visit to Napa Valley he made the decision that what he really wanted to do was to make wine. From that moment on he worked with some of the best winemakers in the country. In 2007 he ventured out along with his partners Shane MacNicolas and Dean Felber to start Perception Winery. $125 per person, includes an hors d'oeuvres reception, excludes tax and gratuity. Call (919) 542-2121 to make your reservation.

Do you have your holiday reservations?
Thanksgiving reservations are now full at The Fearrington House, but there are still a few tables remaining at The Fearrington Granary! Enjoy a three course Thanksgiving luncheon from 12pm to 4pm, and reservations are also available online here. Christmas Eve Dinner, Christmas Lunch and New Year's Eve Dinner reservations at The Fearrington House are available now, so don't delay in making yours. Call (919) 542-2121 for reservations and details, or reserve online using the links above.

Relax at Fearrington over The Holidays
Escape the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and enjoy a relaxing celebration together at The Fearrington House this year. The inn offers special retreat packages for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve that feature intimate dinners, festive lunches and luxurious accommodations. With award-winning service, a tranquil country setting, and enchanting holiday decorations all around, there really is no place like Fearrington for the holidays. Call (919) 542-2121 to make your reservations. View all of our inn packages here.

Fearrington House Voted #3 Small Hotel!
The results of Conde Nast Traveler's 2011 Readers' Choice Awards are in and The Fearrington House Inn was voted the #3 Small Hotel in the United States, and among the Top 70 Hotels worldwide. General Manager Theresa Chiettini said, "This ranking is really a reflection of our dedicated staff. We're also thrilled this time readers were able to experience The Spa at Fearrington, which opened a year ago. It offers yet another reason to visit us." Also among the top 50 Small US Hotels are fellow Relais & Chateaux properties The Wauwinet, Blantyre, The White Barn Inn, Pitcher Inn, Mayflower Inn and L'Auberge Carmel.

Exciting Cookbook author events!
As part of their annual roster of over 150 author events, McIntyre's Books makes sure to find some great culinary authors each year. In November and December, the bookstore welcomes three outstanding authors and chefs to discuss their works. Hugh Acheson will be here for a special dinner event on November 3rd (currently sold out) in honor of his cookbook A New Turn in The South. On Saturday, November 19th, Molly Stevens will be with us to talk about her latest All About Roasting: A New Approach to a Classic Art. And finally on Saturday, December 10th, we are thrilled welcome Lynne Rossetto Kasper back to Fearrington to discuss The Splendid Table’s How To Eat Weekends!. See our events calendar for all the upcoming author events, and sign up for McIntyre's weekly newsletter on their webpage to receive reminders.

To learn about living in Fearrington Village, stop by the Real Estate Sales Office
in the Village Center or call us at (919) 542-4000.