August is summer at its sweetest in Fearrington Village. Spend Tuesday afternoons at the Farmers Market, enjoy live music beneath the oaks, discover new authors at McIntyre's Books, sip your way through wine classes and dinners, or escape for a relaxing stay at the Inn before autumn arrives. Whether you're joining us for an evening, shopping our boutiques, or planning a weekend getaway, there's something to discover all month long.
THE FEARRINGTON HOUSE RESTAURANT
Summer takes center stage at The Fearrington House Restaurant with menus that celebrate the best of North Carolina's season. Under Executive Chef Paul Gagne, vibrant ingredients like heirloom tomatoes, peaches, summer squash, field peas, fresh seafood, and herbs from Fearrington's own gardens are transformed into elegant prix fixe and tasting menus. Complete the experience with a thoughtfully curated wine pairing, where each pour has been selected to complement every course and bring the flavors of the season to life. Whether you choose the three-course prix fixe, the Chef's Tasting Menu, or the Vegetarian Tasting Menu, every meal is an invitation to slow down and savor summer.
It’s summer at the Fearrington House Inn, which means a well earned repsite in our calming little Village. Admire the gardens in full bloom, take a dip in the pool, pack a picnic, peruse the shops, book a spa treatment, have some fabulous meals, and revel in all the charming corners of the property. August stays are 25% off, come visit!
THE SPA AT FEARRINGTON
Whether you're looking to ease tired muscles, melt away stress, or simply carve out time for yourself, The Spa at Fearrington offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Village. Choose from restorative massages, rejuvenating facials, body treatments, and personalized wellness services designed to leave you feeling refreshed from head to toe. Pair your appointment with lunch, Afternoon Tea, or a stroll through the gardens, and turn a few hours into a day devoted entirely to your well-being.
Trunk show season kicks off at Dovecote Style in August, with special opportunities to meet visiting designers, explore expanded collections, and receive personalized styling advice. At Dovecote, discover the timeless sophistication of Hinson Wu, Kinross Cashmere, and Verdier on August 21 & 22, then Briton Court will join us August 28 & 29.
Fearrington looks forward to welcoming pioneering power couple Xavier & Nicole Rolet, the owners of Chêne Bleu from the Southern Rhône Valley of France. Their work represents a groundbreaking chapter for French viticulture—creating world-class, biodynamic 'Super Rhônes' that challenge traditional estate boundaries and place their high-altitude vineyard firmly at the center of international fine wine conversations. Chef Paul Gagne and Wine Director Troy Revell will be creating a custom five-course meal to pair with eight selections, presented to you by the owners themselves! We hope you can join us, Thursday August 27th at 6:30pm.
Discover how a dramatic rain shadow, ancient glacial floods, and extreme daily temperature swings collide to create some of the world's most vibrant wines. Join us on Thursday, August 20th at 6pm!
SATURDAY WINE TASTINGS
And as always, join us from 1pm to 3pm Saturdays at Galloway's Wine Shop inside The Belted Goat for free wine tastings. Check out all the upcoming wine events on the calendar here.
CASUAL DINING
Join us for small plates, wine by the glass, bottle and flight, local beers and live music atGalloway’s Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (plus Fridays, though the live music is at Roost) from 5-8 with music from 5-7. Fridays are forRoost, where pizza starts rolling around 4:30, live music wafts throughout the Village from 5-7, and the shade of the oak trees shelters families, kids, friends, and pets enjoying Friday evening, Fearrington-style.
Stick around to watch the sunset by the Adirondack chairs, pay a visit to the Belted Barnyard, and bring plenty of games, blankets, chairs, cash to tip the musicians, and your appetite! Pro tip: pre-order your pizza using thislink. We sell out FAST!
AFTERNOON TEA
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with Afternoon Tea at Fearrington. This summer's menu features delicate tea sandwiches, warm house-made scones with clotted cream and preserves, and an assortment of handcrafted pastries inspired by the bright flavors of the season. Paired with a thoughtfully curated selection of fine teas and served in the elegant dining room overlooking the gardens, Afternoon Tea is a delightful way to gather with friends, celebrate a special occasion, or simply enjoy a leisurely summer afternoon.
And of course, no summer day in the Village feels complete without a visit to McIntyre’s Books. There is something wonderful about wandering the shelves and finding the perfect summer read — something to take to the pool, pack for vacation, enjoy on the porch, or keep close by for a quiet afternoon. Whether you are looking for a new novel, a mystery, a beautiful cookbook, a children’s book, or a thoughtful gift, McIntyre’s always seems to have just the right recommendation. Check out our events calendarhere.
A friendly reminder that our bottle shop in Galloway’s is open Wednesday-Saturday from 12-8pm and from 12-5 on Sunday with experienced somms who make delightful suggestions. Come say hi, grab a bite at our eateries, and find your new favorite bottle!
WEDDINGS AT FEARRINGTON
Whether you envision a large gathering, an intimate affair, or a romantic elopement, Fearrington offers a beautiful setting, an effortless planning experience, and a beautiful place to return to year after year. Select dates are available for this year -contact our unparalleled wedding planner, Gilda McDaniel, for details.
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The Belted Goat was featured in Food & Wine in a roundup of America’s Most Charming Local Grocers. "In a molasses-speed village outside Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a stroll through The Belted Goat calms the nervous system." Read more of our media appearances here.
