Check out the horse, mini horses, donkeys, and mini donkeys.One of their goals is to turn the Cape Fear compound into an agritourism site.Bee hives were installed at the edge of the vineyard just before we arrived.Owner Alex is a huge supporter of “ Got to be NC” Agriculture and Wine.With all the finishing touches the room was gorgeous.Ĭonsidering this place didn’t exist before 2014, they’ve accomplished amazing things: landscaping much if not all of the “compound”, building seven lovely cabins, building expansive multi-level decking overlooking the lake, and never mind a functioning winery. It was in the process of being set up for a wedding the next day. Impressive wine glass chandeliers had been hung just a couple days before in Cape Fear’s event venue. I’m guessing Chef was pretty busy in the kitchen, what with a packed restaurant and prepping for an on-site wedding the following day. We were happy with dinner, but the steaks and veggies all could have been cooked just a little longer. The filet was served with a baked potato and broccolini ($21). We both asked for our filets to be cooked medium-rare. A keyboard player and an exceptionally good female singer.īoth of us ordered the Peppercorn Filet entree: a 6oz “Certified Angus Beef® center cut beef tenderloin filet char-grilled and topped with sauteed cremini mushrooms, onions, and whiskey peppercorn sauce. Not sure if there is live music every Friday evening, but there was this Friday. There appeared to be an original Woodstock ticket in ours, but I didn’t actually verify. I believe original art is in the cabins, also. A completely eclectic and wonderful art collection hangs on every wall. Attention to detail, including top quality linens and cabin features are paramount.Ĭape Fear’s on-site restaurant/bar, The Cork Room, is lovely! It’s one of those places that manages a casual-elegant atmosphere where you’re expected to have fun and enjoy yourself. She described all the things they have done, and will be doing going forward, to create a luxury lodging experience. You would not believe the noise insects, owls, and who-knows-what-critters make after dark!Īfter our stay, I had a conversation with Judith Scott, Lodging Director, about Cape Fear’s goals. We loved hanging out there, especially after dark. Didn’t check all the cabins, but I’m assuming they all have nice rockers on their back decks like ours did. Would you be surprised if I told you as soon as we pulled into the winery property we headed to the bar to do a tasting? You know we had to a little tasting so we could choose which bottle to buy and take to our cabin for a little R&R after driving for hours.Įach cabin has a deck overlooking the lake. Where they still throw wrapped candy to kids (and some adults). Nothing better than an all-American small town parade with lots of fire trucks. That meant we could get to town a day early and take in the annual White Lake Water Festival. Thanks to owner Alex Munroe’s generosity, we spent two nights in the Jazz Cabin.
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