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Musical Feast: Two Ps in a Poz
A Musical Feast for the ages! – the Zahlers invite you to their beautiful home on the mountain for a musical program featuring Concertmaster Jason Posnock and his wife, Dilshad, both Asheville Symphony Orchestra players (address will be provided to attendees via email). This evening offers an opportunity to see the two of them in a more intimate setting. Marvel at their talents as they offer a delightful program of chamber music including a charming selection of music for flute,…
Find out more »Musical Feast: Run for the Roses!
This is a Southern Tradition you will not want to miss! Witness the 144th Run for the Roses – “Derby Style” in the Biltmore Forest home of Barbra and Keith Love (private address will be sent to attendees via email). All the Race Day rules have been followed, and your hosts look forward to giving you an authentic Derby experience. You will arrive in time to place your bets and watch the pre-Derby highlights while you sip a Mint Julep…
Find out more »Musical Feast: It’s O’er the Ridge We Go
Join our intrepid hikers, Marilyn Kolton and Lou Dwarshuis, on a hike along the beautiful ridge trail starting at Elk Pasture Gap and going (mostly downhill) for about 3 miles. You can expect to see the rare Dutchman’s Pipe wildflower and many other spring blooms as well as a variety of ferns. Besides the fresh new forest plants, you’ll find gorgeous scenic views all along the ridgeline. The hike will end at the Mt. Pisgah picnic area, where our hosts…
Find out more »Musical Feast: A Minor Miracle
Asheville is privileged to be home to the Basilica of St. Lawrence, a Roman Catholic Church, designated a Minor Basilica by the Holy See in 1993. To quote from the church’s brochure, “The term Basilica is a special designation given by the Holy Father to certain churches because of their antiquity, dignity, historical importance or significance as a place of worship.” Basilica designer Rafael Guastavino was engaged by George Vanderbilt to lend his expertise to the construction of the Biltmore…
Find out more »Musical Feast: Bison and Camels and Watusi …Oh My!
For a most unusual Musical Feast experience, consider spending a day on a working farm, surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Located in Leicester about fifteen minutes from downtown Asheville, the Dr. King Carolina Bison Farm is home to a variety of animals –American Buffalo (Bison), rare Black Bison, rare White Bison, milking Camels, African Watusi, North American Elk, White Tailed Deer, and Himalayan Yak. You will be transported through the fields on a tractor-pulled trailer so as to…
Find out more »Musical Feast: Fancy Fiddlin’ with a Feast
Blue Moon Lodge, the rustic mountain home of Sharon and Roger Eschenroeder, is the perfect setting for an evening celebrating North Carolina’s musical heritage (private address will be sent to attendees via email). Sitting atop Butler Mountain in Fairview, the home has paths for strolling and rocking chairs for sitting and admiring the long-range mountain views. In addition to a sumptuous feast of barbecue with all the “fixin’s” including beer and wine, guests will be treated to a special program…
Find out more »Musical Feast: Guided tour of the BMW plant in Greer, SC
TIME: 10:00 for coffee and sign in, tour starts at 10:30. Duration - Tour plus museum - approx. 2 hours. This BMW plant is the company’s largest manufacturing facility in the world by volume produced. Recently reopened for tours after a $1 billion expansion including a state-of the-art body shop, expansion of the X5/X6 assembly hall and two new indoor test tracks, BMW can welcome 20 participants for this fascinating tour of their facilities. There will be time to explore…
Find out more »Musical Feast: A Wildflower Picnic In Kenilworth Garden
Celebrate spring at a delightful picnic set in one of Asheville’s most beautiful gardens. Your hosts, John Cram and Matt Chambers – who brought New Morning Gallery and the fashionable Bellagio’s to Biltmore Village as well as Blue Spiral, the Fine Arts Theatre and Bellagio Everyday downtown – have lovingly maintained and added to their garden over the years. After mingling with your fellow guests, enjoying a glass of wine and admiring the spectacular grounds overlooking the lake, join a…
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