Experience the Joy of the Season at Primland
Experience the magic of the holidays in the Blue Ridge Mountains this December. Enjoy horse-drawn adventures, marvel at the stars during the winter solstice and create lasting memories with loved ones through Primland traditions that the whole family will cherish, from cookie decorating to ornament making.
- December 1, 2025 - January 3, 2026
Celestial Glass: A Tasting Under the Stars
Thursday, December 11, Friday, December 19 & Sunday, December 28
8:30-9:30PM
Inquire at pri.prearrival@auberge.com
Merry & Bright
In the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains
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Holiday Tree Concierge
Arrive this holiday season to an in-room freshly cut Fir tree, wreaths and garlands, which will be set up prior to your arrival. Bring your own ornaments to decorate the tree as a family, or choose from one of our decorative schemes.
- December 15-31
- Inquire at pri.prearrival@auberge.com
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Christmas Eve Great Hall Gathering
Gather in the Lodge’s Great Hall for live music and cocktails.
- December 24 | 3-5PM
- Inquire at pri.prearrival@auberge.com
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Christmas Feast
Eat, drink and be merry with a three-course Christmas Dinner at Leatherflower.
- December 25 | 3-5PM
- Inquire at pri.prearrival@auberge.com
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Sunset Ornament Making Workshops
Pay homage to the shortest days of the year by making your very own winter solstice-inspired ornaments. Using natural supplies harvested on property, create memories for your tree with our astronomers at sunset from the panoramic Observatory. Wind the Observatory’s spiral staircase afterward for a twilight tour of the crisp winter sky.
- December 13, 16, 20, 21 & 23 | 5-6:30PM
- $120 per person, inclusive of service charge
- Includes one cosmo cocktail
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Private Horse Drawn Adventures
See the Blue Ridge landscapes from a new perspective during a traditional horse and buggy ride along Primland’s 12,000 enchanting acres of winter wonderland. Let the spirit of the holidays capture you while snuggling under warm blankets, sipping on hot cocoa and connecting with loved ones.
- December 13 & 20 | 11AM - 3:30PM
- Complimentary
- Inquire at pri.prearrival@auberge.com
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Cookie Decorating Workshops
Celebrate the holidays with our guided cookie decorating workshops, offered throughout the holiday season. Guests will learn how to expertly decorate their own sugar cookies.
- December 16 & 20 | 3-4:30PM
- $65 per person
- Inquire at pri.prearrival@auberge.com
For Our Youngest Guests
Letters to Santa
Offered daily
The Lodge | All ages
Search for Primland’s Elf on the Shelf
Offered daily
The Lodge
Search the Night Sky for Santa
December 24 | 6:30PM
The Observatory
December 20 - January 3 Visiting Yoga Master Ashley Boice
New Year's Festivities
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New Year’s Eve Great Hall Gathering
Ring in the New Year with live music and cocktails in the Lodge’s Great Hall.
- December 31 | 5-7PM
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New Year's Eve at Leatherflower
Delight in a five-course tasting menu expertly crafted by Primland's executive chef, showcasing the rich and diverse flavors of Southern delicacies and creating an unforgettable evening as we celebrate New Year's Eve.
- December 31
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