Our Stories

Executive Chef & Food and Beverage Director Chris Huerta and his culinary team are known for some of the best locally-sourced dishes in Western North Carolina. They handcraft each one with farm-fresh, sustainable ingredients from our own gardens and greenhouses to bring out the season's most vibrant flavors. With a mind for elevated, classic southern cuisine, the team also strives to bring together the best producers throughout the southeast and offer your guests a unique, yet unpretentious, dining experience.

Great drinks can make a celebration, get it just right and guests will remember your gathering for years. Using both tried and true favorites as well as unique, garden-sourced ingredients, the beverage specialists at Old Edwards will work with you to create a menu of beverages that play ever so nicely with your meal. Artisanal liqueurs and house-made bitters are just the tip of the iceberg.  

Our head Sommelier, Jared Lorenz, and his team take great care in choosing which vintners to represent in our cellars. He likes to focus on small, family-owned wineries that see themselves not only as winemakers but also as stewards of the land. For that reason, the vast majority of our list is certified sustainable, with many of our producers being organic as well. Beyond the delicious nectar that’s in the glass, every winery and producer has a story that tends to be just as compelling. 

Relais & Châteaux is an association of more than 580 landmark hotels and restaurants that are dedicated to sharing a passion for quality service and looking to provide genuine hospitality ⁠—to cater to guests’ needs in a spontaneous, friendly and generous fashion.  We know that you are looking for an authentic culinary experience. What better way to create that connection than to share our local culture through food, drink, and a friendly welcome? 

"Luxury is in each detail", said Hubert de Givenchy, and we couldn't agree more! Attention to the finer points is what sets a wedding at Old Edwards apart. Our team of professionals is happy to help you nail down your vision of the perfect day and then journey with you to that moment when your guests arrive and exclaim, "Wow!" with wide eyes. Be it hand-written escort cards, custom line art for your invitations, or even one-of-a-kind ceramic houses for your guests--we are happy to help you find the right craftsmen to make your dream wedding a reality, down to the last detail.

A true hallmark of destination weddings at Old Edwards is the culinary experience. Drawing from his organic, farm-to-table philosophies, our Executive Chef incorporates every aspect of his award-winning culinary career into each occasion and every single dish. The culinary team works with each couple to ensure that their dream wedding menu enhances the event. The culinary experience—from planning through departure—truly sets Old Edwards apart.