Christmas
It's that time of the year when my husband has an absolute season crush on all things related to Noël. His joy meter is beyond full and can be quite contagious. The second week of December brought in eleven inches of snow that blanketed the landscape in the brightest white. Paired with O Holy Night - Minuit Chrétiens - in its original language, This Side of Paris is a perfect setting for a White Christmas.
What better place to grab your perfect Christmas tree and trimmings than the surrounding farms around TSOP. Watauga County Christmas Tree Association provides a downloadable directory of local Christmas tree farms for a good old fashion family tradition of selecting and cutting the perfect tree. Our neighbors recall the time when the land down by the driveway was once a Christmas tree farm.
Although we won't be putting up a Christmas tree at the Paris house this year, we are taking notes of how the first Christmas will be decked out. The natural elements around the property will make up the majority of the festive decór. This Rustic Glam simplicity is a mix of wintergreens and pine cones interwoven with a bit of colorful animal print. If you make it to the High Country this time of the year, here is a weekender list of a few things to do and see in the High Country during this festive season.
Day One
Pre-dinner primer at Banner Elk Winery for a relaxing afternoon wine by the large outdoor firepit.
Comfort food dinner at the Banner Elk Cafe.
Night skiing at Sugar Mountain.
Day Two
Get pampered and enjoy a relaxing Spa day at Westglow Resort and Spa.
Main Street Blowing Rock for afternoon shopping.
Festive Lights at Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock
Enjoy an elegant dining experience with live music at Timberlake Restaurant.
Day Three
Explore Appalachian State University for a Fine Arts Day.
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
Catherine J. Smith Gallery
Mast General Store
Vidalia Restaurant and Wine Bar
