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The Carolina Inn - Special & Packages - Featured
Divine Romance Package
Our Divine Romance Package includes deluxe accommodations for two complete with sparkling wine or cider and chocolate-covered strawberries upon arrival. This simple package includes everything you need to sneak away with the one you love! Easy access to the university and local attractions make this getaway package too good to pass up. Read More
Classic Romance Package
The Classic Romance package includes deluxe accommodations in an intimate historic setting with a $50 credit to use towards a meal at our romantic and award-winning Carolina Crossroads Restaurant. Enhance your getaway with our special Month of Romance add-ons. Read More
Romance As You Like It
Everyone's idea of romance is different. Wow your Valentine with a custom-made package. Choose from several package add-ons to tailor your stay to your choosing. It's your night - it's your package. Select any or all of the following: Read More
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The Carolina Inn - Specials & Packages - General
Romance As You Like It
Everyone's idea of romance is different. Wow your Valentine with a custom-made package. Choose from several package add-ons to tailor your stay to your choosing. It's your night - it's your package. Select any or all of the following: Read More
Divine Romance Package
Our Divine Romance Package includes deluxe accommodations for two complete with sparkling wine or cider and chocolate-covered strawberries upon arrival. This simple package includes everything you need to sneak away with the one you love! Easy access to the university and local attractions make this getaway package too good to pass up. Read More
Classic Romance Package
The Classic Romance package includes deluxe accommodations in an intimate historic setting with a $50 credit to use towards a meal at our romantic and award-winning Carolina Crossroads Restaurant. Enhance your getaway with our special Month of Romance add-ons. Read More
Bed and Breakfast
Our Bed and Breakfast promotion includes lodging and our gourmet breakfast buffet for up to two adults. Come enjoy the beauty of Chapel Hill along with breakfast in our AAA Four Diamond and Forbes Four-Star Carolina Crossroads Restaurant. Read More
Chapel Hill Spring Garden Tour with Breakfast
To celebrate the unique diversity of gardens in greater Chapel Hill, the Chapel Hill Spring Garden Tour will feature both the breadth and depth of eight remarkable gardens April 14th, 10-4. and April 15th, 11-4. Ranging from hidden bungalow gardens to majestic landscapes, spacious rural wooded gardens to urban design, the tour will showcase the “miracles of spring” in both elegant and whimsical presentations. Read More
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The Carolina Inn - Specials & Packages - Dining
Romance As You Like It
Everyone's idea of romance is different. Wow your Valentine with a custom-made package. Choose from several package add-ons to tailor your stay to your choosing. It's your night - it's your package. Select any or all of the following: Read More
Classic Romance Package
The Classic Romance package includes deluxe accommodations in an intimate historic setting with a $50 credit to use towards a meal at our romantic and award-winning Carolina Crossroads Restaurant. Enhance your getaway with our special Month of Romance add-ons. Read More
Bed and Breakfast
Our Bed and Breakfast promotion includes lodging and our gourmet breakfast buffet for up to two adults. Come enjoy the beauty of Chapel Hill along with breakfast in our AAA Four Diamond and Forbes Four-Star Carolina Crossroads Restaurant. Read More
Chapel Hill Spring Garden Tour with Breakfast
To celebrate the unique diversity of gardens in greater Chapel Hill, the Chapel Hill Spring Garden Tour will feature both the breadth and depth of eight remarkable gardens April 14th, 10-4. and April 15th, 11-4. Ranging from hidden bungalow gardens to majestic landscapes, spacious rural wooded gardens to urban design, the tour will showcase the “miracles of spring” in both elegant and whimsical presentations. Read More
Gourmet Getaway
Enjoy a Gourmet Getaway at The Carolina Inn! Read More
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The Carolina Inn - Specials & Packages - Alumni
The Carolina Classic
Our most popular golf package. Two days – Three Golf Courses. Package pricing as low as $324 per person, per night based on double occupancy. Read More
Bell Tower
Stroll through the campus of UNC Chapel Hill, considered to be one of the most beautiful in the nation. Brick walkways stretch under ancient trees and past flowering shrubs throughout campus. Stop by UNC’s basketball museum featuring artifacts and historical panels that highlight the history of the Carolina basketball program. Daily complimentary breakfast buffet is provided. This package also includes a complimentary copy of "A History of The Carolina Inn" by Ken Zogry. Stay at The Carolina Inn and experience Chapel Hill’s amazing history today! Read More
Old Well
Stroll through the campus of UNC Chapel Hill, considered to be one of the most beautiful in the nation. Brick walkways stretch under ancient trees and past flowering shrubs throughout campus. Stop by UNC’s basketball museum featuring artifacts and historical panels that highlight the history of the Carolina basketball program. Or, enjoy a visit to the Kenan Football Center where the Charlie Justice Hall of Honor is displayed. This package also includes a complimentary copy of "A History of The Carolina Inn" by Ken Zogry. Stay at The Carolina Inn and experience Chapel Hill’s amazing history today! Read More
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The Carolina Inn - Press Releases
The Carolina Inn’s Crossroads Restaurant Warms Up to Winter in New Seasonal Menus
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (January 26, 2012) – The award-winning Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn – one of only three Forbes Four-Star restaurants in North Carolina and a AAA Four Diamond rated restaurant – warms up to winter with its new menus for dinner, lunch, lounge, burgers, breakfast and desserts. Executive Chef Jimmy Reale provides insight on his various culinary choices chock full of local products and worldly traditions. Despite winter being the most challenging season to source a wide selection of nearby products, he is still able to base this tasty menu on proteins like Carolina Bison, Ashley Farms Quail, North Carolina Chicken and Catfish, Local Pork Chop and Rabbit. “My goal is to create heavier and more substantial dishes and serve slightly smaller portions,” Reale said. “Thus far, the lamb, bison and fresh catch have been big sellers. We receive our fish and seafood six times a week and really focus on serving fresh local products.” His quintessential winter entrée offering is the Rack of Lamb served with Dukkah, Israeli Couscous, Baby Carrots, Zucchini, Kalamata Olives, Mint-Scented Chimichurri and Feta Cheese Fritters. The Day Boat Catch is served with Crispy Calamari, Black Truffle Aioli, Creamy Lemon Risotto, Broccoli Rabe, Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes and Yellow Pepper Broth. Reale’s Italian heritage is on display with the Red Wine Braised Veal Osso Bucco served with Truffled Bean & Rosemary Puree, Sautéed Spinach, Roasted Red & Yellow Peppers, Gremolata and Natural Jus. Bursting with Asian flavor, the Poached Shrimp, Scallops & Cod are served with Red Curry Coconut Sauce, Forbidden Black Rice, Baby Green Beans, Napa Cabbage, Peppers and Ginger Cilantro Oil. Reale has many appetizer favorites as well which all received rave reviews at a recent preview tasting dinner, especially for the many bacon lovers. The Creamy Potato & Parsnip Soup contains Applewood Smoked Bacon and Black Truffle Crème Fraiche. His signature Pan Seared Shrimp is served with Anson Mills White Cheddar Grits, Benton’s Smoked Bacon, Cremini Mushrooms, and Tomatoes with Creamy Lobster Velouté. A most tasty appetizer is the Braised NC Bison Short Rib & Local Shiitake Stew showcasing Creamy Anson Mills Polenta, Hillsborough Cheese Company Fresh Chèvre and Crispy Parsnips. His Mediterranean roots are revealed with the Marinated Rabbit Loin served with Fregola Sarda, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Tomatoes, Spinach and Madeira Butter Sauce. The Organic Spinach & Frisée Salad is served with Caramelized Shallots, Mushrooms, Benton’s Country Ham, Radish, Latta’s Family Farm Sunny Side Up Egg and Cider Vinaigrette. Three dessert favorites are the Chocolate Pot de Crème containing Sweetened Whipped Cream and Cocoa Nib Cookies, the Pear Sticky Toffee Pudding accompanied by Pecan Buttercrunch and Vanilla-Root Beer Sauce and the Warm Apple Turnover served with Classic Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce. Make your restaurant reservation today by calling 919-918-2735 or visit www.TheCarolinaCrossroads.com. ABOUT THE CAROLINA INN Built on the campus of UNC Chapel Hill in 1924 by John Sprunt Hill – distinguished alumnus, successful businessman and University trustee – The Carolina Inn’s original concept was “to provide for the special wants and comforts of the University alumni...and University visitors.” The historical Carolina Inn features 185 charming and well-appointed guestrooms including 7 luxury suites. www.CarolinaInn.com ABOUT DESTINATION HOTELS & RESORTS Destination Hotels & Resorts is a privately held hospitality management company headquartered in Colorado. With more than 35 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the third largest hospitality management company in the country. The company’s portfolio features more than 8,970 guest rooms, 15 golf courses and 16 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Seattle, Denver, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Palos Verdes, Maui and Lake Tahoe. The company is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises. For a complete list of properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.DestinationHotels.com. Read More
Seven Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chefs Vie for Culinary Supremacy
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (January 25, 2012) – Seven local star chefs from renowned restaurants will compete for the title and bragging rights of Shrimp and Grits Champion in the inaugural Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chefs’ Throwdown on Saturday, February 25 from 1-4 pm at The Carolina Inn. Watch as the celebrated chefs prepare their own unique twist on Shrimp and Grits and enjoy tasting samples from each of the contestants. The only requirement for the seven chefs is using shrimp and grits as they have full culinary freedom to prepare their signature dishes for the attendees and judges. Come let your voice be heard and cast your vote for “Fan Favorite.” Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased online at www.CarolinaInnThrowdown.com. For more information, contact throwdown@carolinainn.com. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to TABLE, serving Chapel Hill-Carrboro children at risk for hunger. Patrons are also asked to bring canned food and nonperishable items to donate at the event. The competing chefs (as of now) feature Jeremy Blankenship, Chef of Tyler’s Tap Room; Trey Cleveland, Executive Chef of Top of the Hill; Adam Cobb, Executive Chef of Glasshalfull; Bret Jennings, Executive Chef and Owner of Elaine’s on Franklin; Vimala Rajendran, Executive Chef and Owner of Vimala’s Curry Blossom Café; Jimmy Reale, Executive Chef of Carolina Crossroads Restaurant and Bar; and Adam Rose, Executive Chef of Il Palio. Aaron Nelson, President of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber, will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the Throwdown. The judging panel includes Andrea Griffith Cash, Editor for Chapel Hill Magazine; Deborah Miller, Host of SideDish on 1360 WCHL; Laurie Paolicelli, Executive Director of the Chapel Hill-Orange County Visitors Bureau; Kevin Schwartz, Director of The Daily Tar Heel; and Andrea Weigl, Food Writer for The News & Observer. ABOUT TABLE TABLE is a non-profit hunger relief organization focusing exclusively on local childhood hunger. This organization distributes more than 3,000 pounds of food per month to more than 90 children in and around the neighborhoods of Chapel Hill and Carrboro, North Carolina. TABLE is local people helping local children. www.TableNC.org ABOUT THE CAROLINA INN Built on the campus of UNC Chapel Hill in 1924 by John Sprunt Hill – distinguished alumnus, successful businessman and University trustee – The Carolina Inn’s original concept was “to provide for the special wants and comforts of the University alumni...and University visitors.” The historical Carolina Inn features 185 charming and well-appointed guestrooms including 7 luxury suites. www.CarolinaInn.com ABOUT DESTINATION HOTELS & RESORTS Destination Hotels & Resorts is a privately held hospitality management company headquartered in Colorado. With more than 35 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the third largest hospitality management company in the country. The company’s portfolio features more than 8,970 guest rooms, 15 golf courses and 16 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Seattle, Denver, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Palos Verdes, Maui and Lake Tahoe. The company is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises. For a complete list of properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.DestinationHotels.com. Read More
The Carolina Inn Voted a Top Wedding Venue in North Carolina
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (January 24, 2012) – As the region’s weddings capital offering Classic Southern Elegance since 1924, The Carolina Inn has been honored as a “Best of Weddings 2012” locale by The Knot magazine. “We are thrilled to receive such an honor,” said Heidi Werner, director of catering at The Carolina Inn. “We love our beautifully appointed and one-of-a-kind space, but we are also motivated by new ideas on how we can make a wedding more intimate, more creative, exceptionally serviced, exquisitely decorated and unequivocally unique. “We are committed and passionate about helping others navigate through once-in-a-lifetime experiences. It means something to us to see happy faces, excited faces and contented faces. We hope to see more of these in 2012. Thank you to our wonderful family of brides and guests who have given us such an accolade.” Founded in 1996 and written for to-be-weds, The Knot offers real-life advice and sensibility to weddings through its national/regional publications and comprehensive website. It provides original editorial and access to local/regional vendors plus a large gallery of bridal fashions. Regular sections include: proposals, tips on wedding planning, wedding party fashions, beauty, newlywed advice and travel suggestions. Announced Jan. 23, its “Best of Weddings 2012” celebrates premier nuptial destinations and recognizes the top 4 percent of local vendors on The Knot Wedding Network. The historic hotel on the UNC Chapel Hill campus hosts more than 125 weddings annually and has a long-standing tradition of helping brides fulfill their most cherished wedding dreams. From the exquisitely beautiful to the elegant and romantic, The Carolina Inn has been transforming wedding fantasies into memories that live forever for almost nine decades. Providing an atmosphere of warmth and grace, the Inn’s intimate parlors, secluded courtyards and expansive ballrooms are perfect for wedding receptions or the exchanging of vows. From the stylish Old Well Room, with its evocative Art Deco décor, especially popular for weddings, to the elegant John Sprunt Hill Ballroom, neoclassical in design, The Carolina Inn has been making wedding dreams come true for 87 years. With a tradition of hosting memorable bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, champagne brunches, wedding receptions and banquets, it devotes equal care to events for ten guests or 500 guests. For more information, call 919-918-2749, email weddings@carolinainn.com or visit www.CarolinaInnBride.com. About the Carolina Inn Built on the campus of UNC Chapel Hill in 1924 by John Sprunt Hill – distinguished alumnus, successful businessman and University trustee – The Carolina Inn’s original concept was “to provide for the special wants and comforts of the University alumni...and University visitors.” The historical Carolina Inn features 185 charming and well-appointed guestrooms including 7 luxury suites. www.CarolinaInn.com About Destination Hotels & Resorts Destination Hotels & Resorts is a privately held hospitality management company headquartered in Colorado. With more than 35 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the third largest hospitality management company in the country. The company’s portfolio features more than 8,970 guest rooms, 15 golf courses and 16 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Seattle, Denver, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Palos Verdes, Maui and Lake Tahoe. The company is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises. For a complete list of properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.DestinationHotels.com. Read More
THE CAROLINA INN AND ITS CAROLINA CROSSROADS RESTAURANT AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS AAA FOUR DIAMOND RATINGS
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (January 23, 2012) – Diamonds – AAA diamonds, of course – are a guest’s best friend when it comes to identifying quality accommodations and fine dining and the Carolina Inn and its Carolina Crossroads Restaurant have been awarded AAA’s prestigious 2012 Four Diamond ratings. It marks the 15th consecutive hotel honor and 10th straight restaurant recognition. “The Carolina Inn has many long standing and wonderful traditions and we are proud to receive these prestigious hotel and restaurant ratings,” said General Manager Shawn Gracey. “Our team works extremely hard to earn and maintain the AAA Four Diamond level of quality. We try to make sure we keep Four Diamonds by not simply meeting – but by exceeding each of the criteria for those high ratings each and every day.” “AAA’s requirements for a Four Diamond rating are rigorous, and those that win it are among the best hotels and restaurants in the world,” said Dave Parsons, president and CEO of AAA Carolinas. “Only 3.5 percent of the more than 58,000 annual inspections conducted nationally result in a Four Diamond rating.” AAA gives the Four Diamond awards annually to qualified hotels and restaurants in North America. More than 2,000 properties nationally earn the Four Diamond ratings after specially trained evaluators conduct anonymous overnight stays or dine incognito. Lodgings include eight different classifications, such as bed and breakfast, hotel, cottage and country inn with four sub-classifications such as historic, classic, resort and casino. Founded in 1922, AAA Carolinas, an affiliate of the American Automobile Association, is a not-for-profit organization that serves more than 1.8 million members with travel, automobile and insurance services while being an advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. ABOUT THE CAROLINA INN Built on the campus of UNC Chapel Hill in 1924 by John Sprunt Hill – distinguished alumnus, successful businessman and University trustee – The Carolina Inn’s original concept was “to provide for the special wants and comforts of the University alumni...and University visitors.” The historical Carolina Inn features 185 charming and well-appointed guestrooms including 7 luxury suites. www.CarolinaInn.com ABOUT DESTINATION HOTELS & RESORTS Destination Hotels & Resorts is a privately held hospitality management company headquartered in Colorado. With more than 35 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the third largest hospitality management company in the country. The company’s portfolio features more than 8,970 guest rooms, 15 golf courses and 16 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Seattle, Denver, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Palos Verdes, Maui and Lake Tahoe. The company is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises. For a complete list of properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.DestinationHotels.com. Read More
December 3 Free Community Open House Kicks Off
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (November 28, 2011) – A free Community Open House on Saturday, December 3 from Noon to 4 pm commences The Carolina Inn’s 14th annual celebration of the holidays taking place through December 31. Take in the sights and sounds of the season and enjoy an array of Carolina Inn goodies along with the talents of local craft and food artisans. Tour the Inn’s new unique interpretation of the dozen verses of the traditional holiday carol, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” which will be on display all month throughout the historic Inn. There are activities aplenty for all ages, including Breakfast or Brunch with Santa, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Christmas Carols from local high schools, Holiday Afternoon Tea, Gingerbread Village Display and 1st Annual CakeWalk benefitting TABLE, Inc. An array of vendors offer many unique items to assist with your holiday shopping like Carolina Popcorn Shoppe, ShutterBooth, A Southern Season, Sugarland, Woman’s Craft, Shrunken Head Boutique, Chatham Hill Winery, Farmhand Foods, Chelsea Chimes, Tracey Gurley Bath and Body, Susanne Vergara – Homemade Cards and Aprons, YHWH7 Pottery and Kona Chameleon Mobile Coffee. Complete information about all of the “Twelve Days of Christmas” events at The Carolina Inn including dates, times and cost, if any, is online at www.12DaysEvents.com. Reservations are required for many of the events and may be made online or by calling 919-918-2715, but note that the December 3 Community Open House is free to the public. About The Carolina Inn Built on the campus of UNC Chapel Hill in 1924 by John Sprunt Hill – distinguished alumnus, successful businessman and University trustee – The Carolina Inn’s original concept was “to provide for the special wants and comforts of the University alumni...and University visitors.” The historical Carolina Inn features 185 charming and well-appointed guestrooms including 7 luxury suites. www.CarolinaInn.com About Destination Hotels & Resorts Destination Hotels & Resorts is a privately held hospitality management company headquartered in Colorado. With more than 35 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the third largest hospitality management company in the country. The company’s portfolio features more than 8,450 guest rooms, 15 golf courses and 16 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Seattle, Denver, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Palos Verdes, Maui and Lake Tahoe. The company is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises. For a complete list of properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com. Read More
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Shrimp ~N~ Grits Throwdown
February 25, 2012. Join us February 25th, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. for the first ever Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chefs' Throwdown, featuring local star chefs who will compete against each other to win the title and bragging rights of Shrimp ~N~ Grits Throwdown champion! A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to TABLE, serving Chapel Hill-Carrboro children at risk for hunger. In support of TABLE, we ask all patrons to please bring canned food and nonperishable items to donate at the Shrimp ~N~ Grits Throwdown. February 25, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. http://www.carolinainnthrowdown.com Read More
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Spiked Pumpkin Milkshake & Peppermint Patty Hot Chocolate Recipes
This year break out of your culinary holiday rut and branch out with these decadent seasonal beverages! Try out our holiday drink recipes: Read More
Cranberry and White Chocolate Bread Pudding Recipe
Looking for a last minute dessert to wow your guests this Thanksgiving? Executive Chef Jimmy Reale of Carolina Crossroads Restaurant has a simple recipe for a sweet finish to your holiday meal. Prepare Chef’s Cranberry and White Chocolate Bread Pudding this season; it will certainly be added to the list of traditional favorite’s year-after-year! Read More
House-Made Lamb Sausage & Sweet Potato Hash Recipe
Have you always wanted to prepare a lamb dish, but didn’t know how? Executive Chef Jimmy Reale from The Carolina Inn walks you through each step to prepare this flavorful appetizer in no time. Read More
Fried Green Tomato Salad Recipe
Fried Green Tomato Salad, Carolina Crossroads style! Watch as Executive Chef Jimmy Reale shows you step-by-step how to create this flavorful salad -an excellent accompaniment to any lunch or dinner. Read More
Summer Watermelon Salad Recipe from The Carolina Inn
Executive Chef Jimmy from The Carolina Inn is delighted to share with you his flavorful Watermelon Salad recipe which includes fresh local ingredients purchased from the Carrboro Farmer's Market such as Red Watermelons, Frisée and Jalapeños. Read More
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