Old Edwards Inn and Spa in Highlands, NC is bringing Atlanta’s Rai Ragland and her jazz band to Highlands to ring in the New Year with a “Champagne, Truffles and Caviar” theme—and “12 Grapes at Midnight.” 

It all starts with an early evening hors d’oeuvres reception for inn guests in the Hummingbird Lounge, followed by a five-course gala dinner in Madison’s with menu items designed around the evening’s theme. Afterward, guests will gather back in the Hummingbird Lounge to celebrate the evening with entertainment, a champagne toast and “12 Grapes at Midnight,” a new Old-Edwards tradition in honor of the Inn’s European influenced architecture.
                                            
Evening-only packages are available that include the five-course dinner, entertainment, champagne toast and 12 Grapes at Midnight. A two-night lodging package includes late checkout, Bloody Mary/Mimosa Bar New Year’s morning, and all the indulgences of Old Edwards Inn and Spa.

A resident of the Atlanta area, Rai Ragland is an up and coming sought-after performer.  Best known for her showmanship and smooth supple voice, Rai performs traditional and contemporary jazz likened to the style of Nancy Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald, Dianne Reeves, Sarah Vaughan, Al Jarreau, and Dee Dee Bridgewater.

Space is limited. To reserve today, call 866-526-8008. For more information, visit www.oldedwardsinn.com.

About Old Edwards Inn and Spa: (www.oldedwardsinn.com) Old Edwards Inn and Spa is Condé Nast Johansens Most Excellent Inn in the USA and Canada for 2008. The AAA-Four Diamond resort is located at 445 Main Street in Highlands, NC. Included in the Old Edwards Experience are a world-class Spa, Madison’s Restaurant and Wine Garden, The Farm at Old Edwards special events and wedding facility, Acorns and Acorns Annex upscale retail shops, The Rib Shack and Sports Corner. Madison’s Restaurant and Wine Garden have been Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” winners since 2005.

Media Contact: Amanda Sullivan
(asullivan@oldedwardsinn.com)
864-906-7394