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Behind The Scenes at Fearrington

  • Address: 240 Market St Pittsboro, NC 27312
  • Mailing Address: 240 Market St Pittsboro, NC 27312

Join us for our first-ever "Behind the Scenes" package the weekend of September 11, 2010 and be a part of the 30th anniversary celebration at The Fearrington House Restaurant!

Meet our general manager, executive chef, sommelier, organic farmer, and other members of the team and learn how it takes a Village to consistently deliver at the highest service levels in the hospitality industry.

Interact with the team that has kept The Fearrington House one of a handful of independent properties in the U.S. to have consistently earned Five Diamonds for both lodging and dining by the American Automobile Association. Please join us for this special for this special weekend! From $575 per couple, based on choice of accommodations. This package also includes a $25 Gift Card to The Shops at Fearrington.

Agenda for Saturday, September 11
2pm to 3pm: Check-in at Inn Reception
3pm: Special English Afternoon Tea service in The Garden House, with Champagne to celebrate our 30th Anniversary milestone. Hear brief introductory comments and meet members of the "Behind the Scenes" team, including General Manager Theresa Chiettini.
After tea, Executive Chef Colin Bedford will welcome guests to join him in the kitchen for a guided tour. He will discuss his background and role here, how the kitchen functions, introduce some of his chefs, talk about how he maintains AAA Five Diamond standards, our Green Certified status with the Green Restaurant Association, our farm-to-fork program, menu development, and other topics.
Sommelier and Wine Director Maximilian Kast will then discuss our wine program, our unique Wine Maker Dinners, wine pairing decisions, tips for how to select wines, and wine trends in the U.S.
Evening: Four-course dinner with wine pairings at The Fearrington House at a time of your choosing.

Agenda for Saturday, September 12
Morning: Breakfast at The Fearrington House
10am: Tour of Fearrington Gardens with Wendy Moses, Master Gardener. Tour the renowned and extensive gardens that have been such an integral part of Fearrington House's identity. Wendy will then take guests to the kitchen garden to meet organic farmer Anne Stomp.
Anne will discuss our farm-to-fork program, the kitchen gardens at Fearrington and what she grows on her own farm to supplement them, and how she works closely with executive chef Colin Bedford in shaping the restaurant's menu.
12pm: Check-out

Afternoon: Guests are welcome to explore the property, enjoy lunch at The Old Granary, browse the shops, and visit with our Belted Galloway cows for the afternoon.

 

Amenities

# of rooms: 35
Accepts Major Credit Cards
Accepts Travelers Checks
Banquet Facilities
Business Center Onsite
Coffee/Tea available with Room Service
Coffee Maker
Color TV with Cable or Dish
Complimentary Full Breakfast
Complimentary Local Calls
Dataport
Discount - Corporate Rates
Fearrington Village is located just eight miles south of Chapel Hill, NC on US 15-501, convenient to the Research Triangle Park and the Raleigh-Durham Airport.
Exercise/ Fitness Room
Fireplace in some rooms
Free Parking
General contact: Theresa Chiettini, General Manager
Hair Dryer
Handicap Accessibility
Iron/Ironing Board
Jacuzzi in some rooms
Largest Meeting Space Sq. ft.: 5,000
Maximum Banquet Capacity: 300
Maximum Classroom Capacity: 70
Maximum reception Capacity: 300
Maximum Seating Capacity: 300
Maximum Theater Capacity: 400
Motorcoach Parking
Reservation Deposit Required
Restaurant On Site
Season of Operation: year-round
Exercise/Fitness Room, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court.
Can arrange for spa treatments, golf, etc.
Totally Smoke Free