Old Edwards Inn will bloom with Easter magic this April, as even the Easter Bunny steps out for this special occasion. Couples and families can participate in traditional Easter activities, each with its own Old Edwards flair.

The funs runs throughout the weekend of April 3 and 4. On Easter, two different brunch options will be presented—one geared for families with kids. A list of sunrise services at local churches will be available. The full schedule of activities includes:

• Easter Egg Decorating , Saturday, April 3
• Easter Bonnet Making, Saturday, April 3
• Special Easter Day Brunches at Two Locations from 11:30 am to 3 pm, Sunday, April 4
• Easter Bunny Visit with Easter Egg Hunt on the Croquet Lawn, Sunday, April 4 (or at a special indoor location if inclement weather)
• Mini Manicures and Pedicures for Little Girls at The Spa
• Professional Photographer On-Site for Family Portraits
• Old Edwards Easter Egg Baskets for the Kids with Special Add-ins Available at Oakleaf Flower and Garden

For Easter Weekend rates and packages, call 866-526-8008 or visit www.oldedwardsinn.com. For Brunch reservations only, call 828-787-2525.

About Old Edwards Inn and Spa: (www.oldedwardsinn.com) Recently honored with the 2010 TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Award (top ten in the US) Old Edwards Inn and Spa welcomes visitors to North Carolina’s high country with its unique blend of relaxed luxury recognized worldwide. A spectacular outdoor heated mineral pool, world class spa, award-winning dining, and golfing at the private Old Edwards Club are signature experiences at this full-service mountain resort. Guests are surrounded by the warmth and character of Old-Europe architecture and authentic period antiques. Many rooms, cottages and suites offer private patios or terraces—some with captivating rooftop views of Main Street and downtown Highlands. All of the luxury accommodations include champagne arrival, twice-daily housekeeping, two 24-hour business centers and two 24-hour Butler’s pantries with Dove Bars, fresh fruit and soft beverages. European bedding, fine Italian linens, plush robes & slippers, rainfall showers, heated-tile bathroom floors, in-room safes and Wi-Fi enhance the in-room experience. Edwards Inn and Spa also boasts a state-of-the art fitness center with wellness classes that include guided hikes into the scenic surrounding mountains known as “waterfall country.”

Guests enjoy onsite shopping at the Spa Boutique, Acorn’s Boutique or Acorn’s Annex featuring fine antiques and home accessories. Dining venues include Madison ’s Restaurant and Wine Garden serving innovative New South Cuisine, The Rib Shack and Sports Corner, the Spa Café and the Poolside Bar and Bistro. Special events and weddings take place at The Farm—a lushly landscaped Old Edwards property located one mile from downtown Highlands featuring The Barn, the Farmhouse with luxury lodging, Bridal Pavilion, Bridal Bridge over a scenic pond and outdoor events pavilion. The Old Edwards Executive Conference Center provides a catered corporate retreat venue.

Also introduced in 2009 was Satulah, Old Edwards Private Residences, which includes 14 luxury mountain homes just two blocks of Main Street, Highlands. The Forbes Four-Star, AAA Four-Diamond resort is located at 445 Main Street in Highlands, NC. Madison’s Restaurant and Wine Garden has won the Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” every year since 2005 and the “Best Of” award in 2008 and 2009.