Join us for a delectable Fall dinner in the Ramble to listen to guitar legend Al Petteway’s amazing music. A Grammy and Indie Award-winning guitarist who calls this area home, Al is known for his lyrical and powerful finger-style acoustic guitar music. Your evening will start with a delicious buffet dinner and drinks as you visit with Al in The Ramble’s Living Well Center, surrounded by gorgeous woodlands. After dinner, Al will play some of his most famous music.  Then…

Come enjoy an afternoon of visual delights as you take in the amazing town and mountain views and remarkable art collection at Karen DePew and Steve Keeble’s lovely home. Collectors for over 15 years, our hosts retired here to participate in Western North Carolina’s historically significant and nationally recognized craft and art environment.   Stroll through the patios and home to experience this extensive collection of art and fine craft from around the world. You’ll enjoy hors d’oeuvres, also hand-crafted,…

This Musical Feast has it all: classical and contemporary music performed by talented Kyle Ritter, Alicia Chapman, Frances Duff and Lea Kibler, in the art-filled sanctuary of  The Episcopal Cathedral of All Souls.  Built in 1896 as the home church of the Vanderbilt family, it is famous for its architecture and vibrantly colorful windows.  Tasty food, wine and delectable desserts in the Parish Hall, decorated with beautiful paintings by University of North Carolina at Asheville faculty member, Tucker Cooke, round…

Meet in Asheville’s new River Arts Makers Place for lunch and tours of UNC-Asheville’s STEAM Art & Engineering Studio, Ginger’s Revenge, and the new French Broad Chocolate Factory and Sweets Cafe. The tour begins with UNC-Asheville’s innovative STEAM Studio where the next generation of Scientists, Technicians, Engineers, Artists and Mathematicians work side-by-side with faculty and staff experts experienced in all facets of the creative process. Check out their state-of-the-art equipment, ongoing projects and plans for the future. Ask them about…

Celebrate the Holiday Season caroling with friends both new and old at the festively decorated home of Carol and Hugh McCollum!  Begin the evening with beverages and delicious appetizers, while you sing some favorite seasonal songs, both traditional and modern, accompanied by our hostess, Carol, on her Steinway piano.  Following this first round of caroling, enjoy an elegant buffet dinner featuring Boeuf Bourguignon and a variety of sumptuous sides. Caroling will resume as the hosts prepare to serve dessert and…

David Whitehill, Asheville Symphony’s Executive Director, will entertain you with  special “mixtape” sessions to celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday in 2020. He will draw parallels between two of the most influential “B’s” in music history - Beethoven and ?? (Can you guess?) It will be a playful but informative session as David and several symphony musicians explore favorite works of both of these B’s. Remember “mixtapes”?  They were a thoughtful handmade gift of audiotapes compiled for friends featuring special artists and songs.…

David Whitehill, Asheville Symphony’s Executive Director, will entertain you with  special “mixtape” sessions to celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday in 2020. He will draw parallels between two of the most influential “B’s” in music history - Beethoven and ?? (Can you guess?) It will be a playful but informative session as David and several symphony musicians explore favorite works of both of these B’s. Remember “mixtapes”?  They were a thoughtful handmade gift of audiotapes compiled for friends featuring special artists and songs.…

A perfect Valentine evening of culinary delights with music by elegant harpist Carroll Ownbey awaits you. Entering the lovely Ramble home of Rose and Jon Lawrie, just before a winter sunset, you will be greeted with a Vanderbilt Martini, a glass of wine, or a refreshing spritzer as you unwind to soft jazz. Be pampered and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, while sitting by a crackling fire, followed by a 5-course, elegant sit-down candlelight dinner of Chicken Marsala or Honey Pecan Crusted…

“Man does not live by bread alone”….. a little cheese and wine helps! Spend a delightful winter afternoon at the popular downtown restaurant, Rhubarb, enjoying a farm-fresh luncheon buffet and learning about bread baking, cheese making and sparkling wines!  You will see how various breads are made in Rhubarb’s pastry kitchen. You will be able to sample and hear how different cheeses are made by locally-owned Spinning Spider Creamery and Blue Ridge Mountain Creamery. Kate Moore of WNC (Western North…

Catch a Leprechaun on St. Patrick’s Day (Tuesday, March 17th) and let him grant you three wishes to celebrate the day! Elegant Irish food and wine  Served in a beautiful and historic setting - the Albemarle Inn  Wonderful musical entertainment by Asheville Symphony musicians, Frances Duff and Rosalind Buda.  Your wishes are granted at this fabulous Musical Feast! The Albemarle Inn, located in the tranquil Grove Park District of Asheville, was built in 1909. Its most famous guest was the…

Want an inside look at a composer’s life as you watch the movie “Immortal Beloved” along with some delicious food and exceptional commentary?  If this appeals to you, come to the Ramble Living Well Center where ASO Music Director Darko Butorac will entertain and enlighten you about the truths and myths surrounding the life of Ludwig von Beethoven. We will be celebrating the 250th year of Beethoven’s birth.  This special event will focus on the 1998 movie, “Immortal Beloved” starring…

Spend a lovely late afternoon looking at art and listening to Asheville‘s very own, dynamic soprano Simone Vigilante, who will delight you with an array of lyrical Broadway melodies and beautifully soulful spirituals, along with a few symphonic favorites and a love aria or three.  Delectable desserts and wine will top off the afternoon as you are treated to a brief discussion by well-known Momentum Gallery owner, Jordan Ahlers, about the art on display in his newly-opened space at 52…

This Feast has MUSIC, FOOD and ANTIQUE CARS!   Come enjoy a private guided tour of the Antique Car Museum, part of historic Grovewood Village in Asheville.  Feast on heavy hors d’oeuvres and enjoy delicious desserts before listening to the Asheville Youth Symphony Orchestra Brass Ensemble present a delightful musical program. Imagine our young performers surrounded by the vehicles of the past in a building with deep ties to Asheville’s rich history! Our docent will present a history of the…

Come take a Spring hike among the wildflowers, learn about how the Nature Conservancy has preserved the land around Bat Cave, and enjoy a delicious picnic lunch on the shores of Lake Lure. Bat Cave, near Lake Lure, is not generally open to the public in order to protect the endangered species that live there. The Nature Conservancy, which acquired the property to protect this pristine habitat, will provide guides to this special exclusive hike. The morning will start with…

Join your hosts for lunch and a playful afternoon at the beautifully restored 1902 Southern Railway Depot in Hendersonville, NC, home of the Apple Valley Model Railroad Club. The fun for the day is watching the Apple Valley Model Railroad Club’s nine trains travel around the Club’s 1800 square-foot train layout. The model is assembled in the HO scale, the most popular scale for model trains in the world.  The Club members have meticulously constructed beautiful structures and scenery, mostly…

Put on your fanciest hat and join us for the Derby Day races at Asheville Downs ( the Schenk estate in Weaverville).  You’ll arrive in time to have a mint julep and appetizers and discuss your favorite horses as you sit by the stream with a glass of wine.  Take a stroll through the magnificent oasis elegantly created by Gary and BA Schenk, a landscaping inspiration.Then place your bets as you watch pre-Derby highlights. We’ll celebrate all the traditions of…