Discover Your Perfect Romantic Holiday Getaway in Hendersonville

Picture yourself in the heart of a holiday movie, where a charming small town sparkles with seasonal magic—that’s Hendersonville! Plan a romantic holiday getaway with your partner and discover the warmth that fills every moment. Whatever you look for in a romantic getaway before the holidays — exploring a new town, the glow of festive lights, the taste of award-winning wine and craft beer, a cozy fireside ambiance, or simply the joy of being together — you will find it here in Hendersonville.

Arrive to Hendersonville a little early to attend a matinee of Flat Rock Playhouse’s Christmas Show, which starts at 2:00 pm. You will love this annual music review, which includes all of your holiday favorite songs. The Flat Rock Playhouse, North Carolina’s State Theatre, delivers exceptional performances and enchanting set designs that bring Broadway-level magic right to the heart of Hendersonville.

After the show, head to the Elizabeth Leigh Inn to check in. Every year, owner Cindy Baer goes all out to decorate the inn for Christmas. From the wrap-around front porch, into the grand entry room, and the cozy living room, with a roaring fire, you will feel right at home.

After you settle in and get your bearings, it’s time for dinner. Visit the Vintner’s Table, which is located at Burntshirt Vineyard, one of Hendersonville’s oldest and most beloved vineyards. This beautiful restaurant overlooks their vineyard and tasting room. In the winter, they are festively adorned, with a warm fire crackling in the fireplace to create the perfect holiday atmosphere.

Save room for a second glass! The next stop is Marked Tree Vineyard’s “Wine in Winter Wonder” event, which includes a drive-through light display on your way up to the tasting room, where you can enjoy wine tastings. Be sure to buy a few bottles to give as Christmas gifts to loved ones (or yourself, you deserve it!)

Safely head back to the inn to turn in for the night.

Breakfast is served at the Elizabeth Leigh Inn each morning.

Following breakfast, make your way to Historic Johnson Farm, where you will take part in a guided tour of one of the county’s earliest tourist homes. The farm served as a place where families from Florida retreated from the oppressive summer heat in the late 19th and early 20th-century. Parents enjoyed the downtime, and city kids loved the freedom the farm life provided them. Each Christmas, the farm is decorated in the same, simple way the family did in the late 1800s, their only time of quiet throughout the year. Be sure to check out the Heritage Weaver and Fiber Artists shop at the farm, where you will find wonderful handmade gifts to give this holiday season.

Have a light lunch at the Book & Bee Café, and English-style café that serves soups, salads, sandwiches and a great selection of hot tea. Each room in the café is dedicated to a different author.

In the afternoon, relax at the Stable Spa at the Horse Shoe Farm. The spa is located in a reinvented horse barn, and masters the art of combining rustic charm with radiating peace and tranquility. Services include massages, facials, foot soaks, acupressure, dry brushing, and much more. (Make your reservations in advance!)

For dinner, stay on property after your massage. You can take advantage of the sauna, walk the trails or enjoy the farm animals, enjoy the spectacular sunset, have a drink or sit by the roaring fire before you sit down to dinner at the Silo Cookhouse at Horse Shoe Farm.

The Silo Cookhouse’s menu showcases locally sourced, seasonal ingredients crafted into thoughtfully curated dishes that are simply delicious.

If you’re up for a nightcap, check out one of the area’s breweries. Within 2 miles from the Inn, there are 6 breweries to choose from. The closest option to the Elizabeth Leigh Inn is Trailside Brewing Co, which is just over a half mile away, so you could park at the inn and walk to the brewery.

A trip to Hendersonville wouldn’t be complete without strolling Main Street. Each holiday season, downtown Hendersonville is decked to the nines! Lights galore, wreaths with red bows, a magnificent tree adorned with lights, and the cutest window displays you’ve ever seen.

So after breakfast at the Inn, you are headed to Downtown Hendersonville. We recommend parking at the Welcome Center or the parking deck at the corner of Church Street & Fourth Avenue. Be sure to check out Black Bear Coffee Co on Main Street if you need another dose of caffeine.

While in town, get your picture made in front of the large Christmas tree in the 200 block, with one of the permanently installed Bearfootin’ Bears along Main Street, or with Santa, if he happens to be in town that day. (See here for our calendar of events.)

Don’t miss The Emporium on Main, a sprawling showroom with 85 unique vendors offering everything from fine art and hand-crafted pieces to antiques, vintage finds, woodwork, Fiesta Ware, and even a dog boutique. Having recently moved to this larger space, The Emporium on Main is the perfect place to check off a few names on your holiday shopping list.

Take a lunch break at Postero, a new American style restaurant that offers an elevated melting pot of flavors, where each plate is expertly crafted.

Before you head home, finish your Main Street stroll, hitting any of the boutiques you missed because (there are a lot of great shops, especially when looking for unique holiday gifts!

Add an extra day to your stay to go check out the Biltmore Estate, America’s largest home. Biltmore, once the summer retreat of the esteemed Vanderbilt family, is celebrated for its timeless elegance and its enchanting annual Christmas display. Depending on whether you want to see it at night or during the daytime – two very different experiences – you can either tack it on to the evening of Day 3, or head there first thing the morning of day 4. Reservations are required.