Old Edwards Inn and Spa was named #4 Hotel in the United States by TripAdvisor® in its 2012 Travelers’ Choice® awards. 

Sizzle with the sights, sounds, flavors and romance of Spain in this colorful weekend at Old Edwards Inn and Spa. Tapas, Tango, Flamenco guitar and more February 3 – 4, 2012. Sample sumptuous Spanish items on Madison’s menu and in the Hummingbird Lounge, including Spanish inspired desserts and a tasty assortment of tapas.

Old Edwards Inn and Spa is planning a Finca Decero Wine Dinner Saturday, January 21, 2012 as part of Highlands Romance Weekend. The Farm at Old Edwards will set the perfect backdrop for a fun and festive wine dinner. 

Both the Resort and Spa Receive Four-Star Rating

Madison’s Restaurant will be serving a Christmas Day menu from 12 pm to 5 pm. The menu features favorite holiday ingredients brought together in Old Edwards signature style by Madison’s chefs.

Old Edwards gets decked out for the holidays starting Thanksgiving weekend.

The Salon at Old Edwards Inn welcomes back guest stylist George Elliott for a limited number of appointments open to the public October 25 - 27, 2011.

Oktoberfest returns “Old Edwards Style” to Old Edwards Inn and Spa. Escape to autumn in the mountains of North Carolina and the Culinary Prowess of Executive German Chef Johannes Klapdohr with Bavarian wine, beer, cocktail and dinner specials throughout the month of October.

Madison’s Restaurant in Highlands, NC has been awarded the Wine Spectator “Best of” Award of Excellence for 2011, making this the fourth year in a row. Madison’s Restaurant, housed in the Old Edwards Inn and Spa, has been awarded the “Award of Excellence” every year since 2005.

Part of the Wellness Resort’s Organic Farm to Table Culinary Program

The world renowned Spa at Old Edwards Inn has completed yet another addition to its Mobil Four-Star wellness facility.

Old Edwards Inn and Spa will host a Fall Fashion Show Luncheon on Thursday, September 8, 2011. The new Farm Pavilion will be set up with a stage and runway where Acorns Boutique will debut its spectacular array of fall designer fashions and accessories for women of all ages and body types.

In Condé Nast Traveler’s 21st Annual Readers Choice Survey, The Spa at Old Edwards Inn in Highlands, NC has been named the #3 Hotel Spa in the United States. Condé Nast Traveler’s 2011 Spa Poll results were derived from the 2010 Readers’ Choice Survey, which resulted in 25,916 responses. Spas were rated on their spa facilities, staff and treatments.

Acorns on Church will host famous interior designer and author Charles Faudree for a special book signing July 2 from 10 am to Noon and 2 pm to 4 pm. Faudree will be featured at the Cashiers Designer Showhouse™ August 21 – September 5. A portion of the profits from this event will be donated to the Cashiers Historical Society.

(Highlands, NC) The Wine Garden at Old Edwards Inn is now open from 11:30 am to 9 pm, with a light fare menu between 4 pm and 6 pm and dinner from 6 pm to 9 pm. Spend an afternoon in the alfresco Wine Garden with its lush surroundings, market umbrellas, and patio-side waterfall.

Wine and Dine on the Mountain will kick off the 2011 culinary season in Highlands, NC, April 29 through May 1, by pulling together a sizzling line-up of fine wines, superb food and fine art. Guests of all events will watch the wines come to life, as Thomas Arvid paints for the occasions.

After three zealous battles in a day-long culinary competition, internationally acclaimed Chef Johannes Klapdohr—Executive Chef at Old Edwards Inn & Spa—secured the crown in the 2011 King of the Mountain Chef’s Challenge. In this ‘Iron Chef’ style competition, four chefs battle the clock—and each other—to produce several mouth-watering dishes in front of a live audience in an open kitchen. Each round of the competition ensues for a full 45 minutes after the chefs discover the three mystery ingredients (per round), which are pre-selected by Chef Wolfgang Green of Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro.

AN EXPLORATION INTO HEALTHY BEAUTY AND AGING:
TWO DAYS OF FREE WORKSHOPS, DISCUSSIONS, DEMOS, AND SAMPLES OF RECIPES AND PRODUCTS
With Globally Acclaimed Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Randy Rudderman
March 24 – 27, 2011

Old Edwards Inn and Spa, located on the southwestern plateau of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, has been accepted into the exclusive Virtuoso family of resorts as of January 2011. This comes on the heels of being voted by Condé Nast Traveler readers as the Top Hotel Spa in North America for 2010.

Love is in the air at Old Edwards Inn and Spa this Valentine’s weekend, February 12 – 14. Guests can enjoy a cozy evening by the fire in the Hummingbird Lounge followed by a romantic dinner for two in Madison's with a special Valentine's menu on Saturday, February 12 through Monday, February 14 from 6pm to 9pm.

Immerse yourself in French food, wine, art instruction, phrases and music during a full French immersion experience with Jane Smithers, January 21 – 23, 2011.

The Spa at Old Edwards Inn is offering special discounts this winter season. Guests will enjoy 10% to 33% off Spa services and products now through April 2011.

(Highlands, N.C.) Old Edwards Hospitality Group has made the decision to close the Rib Shack Restaurant and the Old Edwards Dry Cleaners for the winter season beginning November 1, 2010. The closure comes as part of the ongoing assessment of the feasibility of its respective service outlets, and the need to perform some structural maintenance and repairs at Rib Shack.

(Highlands, NC) Highlands Culinary Weekend returns for the fourth season November 11 through 14, showcasing Highlands’ award winning restaurants, innovative chefs and a huge selection of wine varietals against the beautiful backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Old Edwards Inn and Spa offers two distinctly different wine dinners for this year’s celebration—one at The Farm at Old Edwards, and one at the beautiful Madison’s Restaurant in downtown Highlands. And new this year, the Rib Shack brings a late-night musical element to the festivities with “Late Night Shack Attack.”

(Highlands, NC) Old Edwards Inn & Spa and Dale Stewart are teaming up to present Adaptive Mind: For Women on the Leading Edge September 27 – 29. Dale Stewart, Author of Survivability to be released in 2010, is a global consultant for 25 years, training government and corporate agencies how to survive in a fluctuating environment—global and corporate—by employing practices of critical and adaptive thinking. The Adaptive Mind workshop is the first out of a series that he will be providing for guests of the Old Edwards Inn and Spa this fall and winter.

(Highlands, NC) Old Edwards Inn and Spa will host the Par-5K event September 11, 2010 from 8 am to 11 am. The race will be held on the front nine holes of the golf course totaling 3.1 miles. The top three males and females in various age groups will be awarded medals for their participation. The entry fee before August 31 is $30 and after will be $35. Each participant receives a t-shirt and the pancake breakfast. Proceeds will benefit the Highlands Literacy Council.

(Highlands, NC) Old Edwards Inn and Spa will host the Gala of the Arts August 26 through September 2. This is a huge exhibition and art sale from Ann Jacob’s four galleries in Palm Beach, Florida, New York City, Atlanta, Georgia and Highlands, North Carolina. Over 800 original oils, lithographs, watercolors, silkscreens and rare engravings will be offered for viewing and sale.

(Highlands, NC) Acorn’s Boutique announces the 2010 lineup of Designer Trunk Shows for August. This month features favorites like Elizabeth Locke Jewelry, Earthborn Pottery and Harriet Moss Clothing.

The Spa at Old Edwards Inn has introduced Chinese Medical Acupuncture to the menu of services. Oriental Medicine is an ancient body of knowledge and practice that offers widely respected alternative approaches to wellness and lifestyle. The acupuncturist’s goal is to release blocked energy and restore balance while improving health.

(Highlands, NC) Acorn’s Boutique will proudly host artist David Arms in a special art showing July 30 through August 1 as part of Old Edwards Inn and Spa’s Season of the Arts.

The Spa at Old Edwards is inviting guests to take advantage of the new reduced prices in the hair salon.

(Highlands, NC) The Wine Garden at the Old Edwards Inn presents live music on Saturday afternoons from 3pm to 6pm starting May 15.

(Highlands, NC) The Hummingbird Lounge at the Old Edwards Inn presents live music on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6pm to close. Enjoy Maestro on the piano from 6pm to 8pm followed by Cy Timmons singing and playing the guitar.

Following a $50 million renovation of Old Edwards Inn and Spa that was completed in 2007, the mountain resort has now completed additional renovations to the award-winning wellness spa. A spacious solarium with a wall fountain, fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows now allows guests to experience the outdoor feeling while relaxing in a serene indoor environment.

Wine and Dine on the Mountain will kick off the 2010 culinary season in Highlands, NC, April 30 through May 2, by pulling together a sizzling line-up of fine wines, superb food and fine art.

(Highlands, NC) In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Old Edwards Inn and Spa invites the public to join in an authentic Irish Whiskey Tasting on March 16 from 4pm to 5pm, and March 18 from 6pm to 7pm in the Hummingbird Lounge & Library.

(Highlands, NC) Many people wonder if there is an artist in them. Some people say there is an artist in everyone. It just has to be unleashed. Old Edwards is present Art Start February 19 - 20, the first in its “Adventures in Art” weekends in conjunction with Summit One Gallery and The Bascom: Center for the Visual Arts. Renowned professional artists— like seasoned impressionist Jane Smithers and photographer Greg Newington—will help novices discover the artist in them.

(Highlands, NC) Old Edwards Inn and Spa was chosen as a Relaxation/Spa by TripAdvisor® in its 2010 Travelers’ Choice® awards. Now in its eighth year, the annual TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards honor the world’s best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best – real travelers.

(Highlands, N.C.) Old Edwards announces a special menu and spa treatments for Valentine’s weekend. Guests can enjoy a cozy evening by the fire in the Hummingbird Lounge followed by a romantic dinner for two in Madison's with a special Valentine's menu on Saturday, February 13 or Sunday, February 14 from 6pm to 9pm.

Old Edwards Inn and Spa in Highlands, NC, is planning a Mollydooker Wine Dinner Saturday, January 30 as part of Highlands Romantic Weekend. The Farm at Old Edwards will play host to the Wine Dinner, which will feature wines with a “love” them (see attached wine label image).

Old Edwards Inn and Spa in Highlands, NC has been awarded the AAA Four-Diamond Award for 2010. This means it is still designated a Four-Star, Four Diamond resort. The AAA award was bestowed on the Resort as well as Madison’s Restaurant.

Both the Resort and the Spa Receive the Four-Star Rating

(Highlands, NC) Old Edwards Inn and Spa was honored with a 2010 Forbes Four Star Award by Forbes Travel Guide. These are the first awards announced since the brand transfer from Mobil to Forbes was announced this fall. This designation means that Old Edwards Inn and Spa retains its Four-Star, Four Diamond rating. The Forbes award was bestowed on the Resort itself as well as The Spa at Old Edwards Inn.

The Spa at Old Edwards Inn is offering special discounts Sunday through Thursday for the holiday season as part of the Comfort and Joy Season Celebration.

As part of its Comfort and Joy celebration, Old Edwards Inn & Spa in Highlands, NC has partnered with Tom Sawyer Tree Farm to offer visitors a traditional Christmas Tree package—with a few extra perks. In the true mountain-heritage spirit, families can visit the farm to choose their own tree and take it home on the top of their car. But this experience goes beyond choosing a Christmas Tree.

Old Edwards Inn and Spa has scheduled holiday activities for the whole family November through New Year’s Day. Many activities are complimentary and open to the public.

Professional Image Consultant to Offer Complimentary Sessions

Chef Johannes Klapdohr of the Old Edwards Inn and Spa collaborated with The Chef’s Garden for a three day culinary event to benefit the non-profit organization of Veggie U. The 7th Annual Food and Wine Celebration is one of the premier culinary events in the United States.
 

Blues, Brews and BBQ, scheduled for Saturday, May 30 from 11am to 5pm on the grounds of the Rib Shack, will kick off the 2009 season in Highlands, NC. It’s a fun-filled day for all ages featuring live music from Hurricane Creek, refreshing brews from Highland Brewing Company and slow-smoked southern style BBQ from the Rib Shack. Complimentary event posters will be on hand, and patrons can purchase commemorative tee-shirts.
 

(Highlands, NC)  Old Edwards Hospitality Group announces the appointment of Jordan Kenter as Head Golf Profes¬sional for the Old Edwards Club. Kenter comes to the Old Edwards Club from Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club in Cashiers, NC where he helped launch the golf club in 2006 and then went on to become Head Golf Professional there.

Beginning in October, The Spa at Old Edwards is inviting residents of Highlands, Dillard, Cashiers, Franklin and other surrounding areas to enjoy spa and salon services at a special savings on Sundays, while sipping sumptuous beverages and nibbling on Old Edwards signature chocolates.

Old Edwards Inn and Spa in Highlands, NC has been awarded the Mobil Four-Star Award for 2009. This means it is now designated Four-Star, Four Diamond resort. The Mobil award was bestowed on the Resort as well as The Spa at Old Edwards Inn.