DECEMBER 2009
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Hello! Thanks for being a fan of the First Peak of the Blue Ridge - Historic Saluda, Tryon and Columbus, North Carolina.

Our fall colors have faded and the lights and colors of the holiday season now paint our small towns. Below, check out our recent media coverage for a wonderful Tryon Winery Weekend, plus holiday events in our area.


 
1906 Pine Crest Inn

1906 Pine Crest Inn and Local Wineries Featured on UNC-TV's North Carolina Weekend Program
Some of our favorite places in the Tryon area were featured on UNC-TV's North Carolina Weekend program in November. If you saw the show, you already know that you've got to come for a visit! If not, watch it here and then read the rest of the story to learn more. You can also explore these sites to learn more and make your plans: 1906 Pine Crest Inn and Restaurant, Rockhouse Vineyards, and Green Creek Winery. Of course, don't hesitate to let us know if we can help! E-mail us or call 800-440-7848. Read More...

 
Small-town Holiday Events
Saluda Hometown ChristmasMany December afternoons and evenings are filled with the holiday festivals of our small towns - from parades to strolls when the stores stay open late for easy shopping for quality gifts (and maybe something for yourself, too!). Check out our December events calendar to see all that is happening in Tryon, Saluda and Columbus. Make plans to soak up our local charm and add some warmth to the season.

 
Holiday Specials at the First Peak!
The Oaks B&BThere are lots of great reasons to visit the First Peak during the holiday season. Great dinners and holiday overnight packages can be found at a variety of places. Dickens Dinners are being held several evenings at The Orchard Inn in Saluda and you can enjoy a special Christmas Day dinner at The Mimosa Inn in Tryon. Holiday and winter-season packages are available from the Saluda Mountain Lake Retreat, the Green River Vineyard B&B, the Oaks B&B, the Orchard Inn and the Mimosa Inn. See our packages...

 
Upcoming Events

Saturday and Sunday,
Dec. 12 and 13

Live Nativity - the Story of Christmas

Saturday, Dec. 19
Holiday Kiln Opening at Little Mountain Pottery

Thursday, Dec. 24
Christmas Eve with Friends of Green Creek Winery

Thursday, Dec. 31
New Year's Eve at
The Purple Onion

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Come see us !
We hope your travel plans will include a visit to the First Peak of the Blue Ridge, whether it's having the whole family meet in comfort at one of our wonderful vacation cabins, or taking a romantic getaway at one of our luxurious inns after the hectic holidays. Winter is a great time for a visit to our area - the weather is mild, you can still get outside for golfing or hiking. Plus winter reveals the detailed contours of our mountain landscape normally obscured by leaves.

Visit our web site for all the details in our area, or contact us directly. We're happy to help!

Happy Holidays from The First Peak of the Blue Ridge
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