We invite you to visit an unusual farm, unusual because it’s also the home and studio of a glass-blower and because your dinner is South African-inspired! As well, you’ll be surprised by this beautiful site – it commands views of the river and the majestic mountains and it’s only twelve minutes from downtown Asheville! Scott […]

Asheville’s annual Quilt Show at the Agricultural Center is titled “All Things Bright and Beautiful” with good reason! These colorful and artistic quilts are created and produced by people from all over the country. Men as well as women have an interest in, and love for, this timeless art form and your hosts, nationally known […]

Asheville in October is the perfect time of the year for a Musical Feast like this — a walking tour of historic Montford followed by a traditional English-style afternoon tea. The tour will begin in a completely renovated Queen Anne Victorian home next to Montford Park (private address will be sent to attendees via email). […]

Come spend a fine fall afternoon in Black Mountain in the woodworking studio of Allen Arcand where Allen has gathered together a group of highly respected artists to demonstrate and share their love of fine craft. Begin the visit with a glass of wine or beer and appetizers. Then, at your leisure, wander the studio […]

Where do we start to describe an afternoon with Michael Ruiz and his magic, playing the piano and teaching us jazz, classical and pop music? Last year, this Guild function was oversubscribed. If you want to be part of this, act now. Michael has a doctorate in theoretical physics, has won the most prestigious awards […]

Join your friends (and make new ones) on the purple LaZoom Comedy Bus Tour. Whether you’re new in town or have lived here for years, you will be entertained and delighted by the zany antics of the tour guides as you learn all about Asheville. Discover history, delivered in a hilarious 90-minute show, as you […]

Did you know that Edwin Wiley Grove is known as the Father of Modern Asheville? The Grove Park Inn is a familiar landmark but what do you know of its origins? Learn all about the rich history of the Grove Park Inn on this Musical Feast tour.* The building is unique in its architecture but […]

Charlotte Caplan has been enjoying Indian food since her childhood in London. When she moved to the Carolinas and married Mike Brubaker, who plays the French horn in the Asheville Symphony, she found that there were very few Indian restaurants in town. So she made a specialty of learning to cook the delightful and endlessly […]

Back by request, we present an old fashioned Christmas gathering reminiscent of times gone by. Christmas was a time when families and friends gathered around the fireplace sharing the warm holiday atmosphere, reminiscing, caroling, and enjoying a warm evening together. This year, come enjoy a festive evening at the Schenk’s beautiful mountain home, decorated for […]

Want to get out of the post-holiday doldrums? How about an inside look at a composer’s life along with some great food and witty commentary? If this appeals to you, come to Posana to view the 1945 Charles Vidor movie, A Song to Remember. Nominated for six Academy Awards and starring Cornel Wilde, Paul Muni, […]

Many of you may have seen Andrew Brunk on the Antiques Road Show. If you missed our visit to Brunk Auction three years ago or if you enjoyed the experience and want to repeat it, this is the Feast for you! Sip a little wine, stroll around the showroom and preview the fine art and […]

What could be better than a barbecue dinner with all the trimmings and a special section seat for UNC Asheville Men’s Basketball on Wednesday evening, January 24, 2018.   You’ll dine in a private room at the Sherrill Center and meet Janet R. Cone, Director of Athletics at UNC Asheville. Janet will speak about UNC […]

This feast offers some unique opportunities for hearing wonderful music as well as to have a special experience at Biltmore House. Here is your opportunity to have the first floor of Biltmore practically to yourself. Arrive at the Estate at 5:00 for a drive to the mansion where musicians from the Youth Orchestra will entertain […]

Take off your jacket, loosen that tie, roll up your sleeves and challenge your friends. The Pinball Museum Musical Feast is back by popular demand. It’s even better now with over 70 games versus the museum’s original 27. As we discovered at the first feast, many of us have fond memories of pinball machines and […]

Doris and Ralph Loomis are excited to offer you an opportunity for a particularly unique Feast next spring – a piano recital by a second year student of The Juilliard School, Henry Smolen by name. Henry is flying in for the night and will be offering an extensive repertoire of favorite and familiar classical pieces […]

Back by popular demand, we have arranged a repeat for those many of you who requested it. Do come enjoy an April afternoon at the Sourwood Inn, Asheville’s closest and most glorious mountain getaway. The Inn, an Asheville treasure, is located on 100 acres of hilly terrain at an elevation of 3,200 feet. It feels […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]