25th Annual Festival of Flowers at Biltmore

April 3 - May 16, Biltmore, 1 Approach Road, Asheville North Carolina. Biltmore’s 25th Annual Festival of Flowers opens with more than 100,000 tulips. The stunning floral displays across the estate celebrate the majesty of Frederick Law Olmsted’s legacy. Floral décor will focus on iris, fleur de lis and silver, all symbolic of the 25th anniversary. Enjoy live music daily at the Winter Garden in Biltmore House and the Conservatory, as well as daily seminars at A Gardener’s Place. The restaurants at Biltmore will feature special silver anniversary menu items, drinks and desserts, with the Winery offering a commemorative Festival of Flowers Wine, wine programs and children’s activities on Saturdays and Sundays. Buy Tickets here...

Brevard Lodge offers Mountain Top Retreat

BRADLEY CREEK LODGE AND VACATION RENTALS Brevard North Carolina.  A mountaintop retreat - 2 bd 2 bath lodge suites or 2 bd guest cottage. Waterfalls, fire pit, screened gazebo, stone Celtic meditation area, large observation deck, porches, game room, conference area. $140 night, $840 week. Perfect for family reunions, corporate retreats, groups.

Easter Event: Easter Brunch in Brevard

April 4, The Quarry Restaurant and Piano Bar, 14 S. Gaston Street, Brevard North Carolina. Brunch 11-4 Dinner 4-9. Eggs Florentine, Eggs your way, Omelet your way, French Toast, Caesar Salad, The Quarry Salad, Pecan Encrusted Trout Chicken Picatta Shrimp Scampi, Stuffed Leg of Lamb, Three Seed Encrusted Ahi Tuna, Certified Black Angus Filet Mignon, Chicken Marsala.  http://www.thequarryrestaurant.com

Easter Event: Easter Dinner at The Back Room Restaurant

April 2-3, THE BACK ROOM RESTAURANT AT THE FLAT ROCK WINE SHOPPE, 2702 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock North Carolina ( outskirts of Hendersonville). Easter Dinner - $20.00!  3 course meal with children's menus available.

Appetizers             

Grilled Asparagus with Hollandaise sauce and Quail Eggs
Shrimp Cakes with Avocado Salsa and Roasted Red Pepper Aioli
Mixed Green Salad with Berries and Toasted Macademia Nuts
Entrees
Mint Crusted Rack of Lamb
Poached Halibut with Pea Basil Pesto
Pasta Primavera
Honey Mustard Fried Chicken
Dessert
Key Lime Pie
Berry Mousse
Peanut Butter Chocolate Torte

Reservations suggested: 828-697-6828