WEEKEND GETAWAY – Fearrington Village
A Country
Escape
Fearrington Village — a haven for fine dining, spa treatments and a luxury stay by Vanessa Infanzon
Belted Galloway cows with distinctive long black coats and a broad sash of white in the middle wander the field at the entrance to Fearrington Village in Pittsboro. With the silo and three-rail white fence, a visitor may assume they’ve lost their way in the country. Instead, a refuge from the usual is upon them. R.B. Fitch and his late wife, Jenny, purchased the farmland in Chatham County in 1974, and over the next 50 years, transformed it into a country village. Tucked inside the Relais & Chateaux property is an inn with 32 rooms, with options for a fireplace and sitting area. Overnight guests enjoy breakfast on the property and have access to the Sunroom and Garden House, both overlooking a courtyard and gardens.
Fearrington Village Center
Brick pathways, lined with flowers and trees, lead guests to Dovecote, Nest and Sprout, shops carrying specialty clothing, home décor and gift ideas. Book a spa treatment — from mani-pedis to body wraps 46
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to facials — at The Spa at Fearrington. Couples massages and anniversary packages are available too. One spa room is ADA accessible. Along with sections for classics, fiction, mystery and nonfiction, McIntyre’s Books hosts nationally touring writers, local authors and a weekly story time for toddlers and preschoolers. Its playful vibe and interior – comfortable places to relax and read, colorful displays with books, gifts and games, and staff picks for many genres – landed it in a recent “Southern Living” article, “The 15 Most Beautiful Places In North Carolina, According To Locals.” The Belted Goat, a gourmet café and grocery store, offers salads and sandwiches on freshly baked ciabatta, gluten-free sourdough and wheat bread. Guests may enjoy wine by the glass or a beer while sitting inside or on the outdoor patio, surrounded by gardens. Four miles of trails provide views of the residential community, farm animals, Jenny’s Garden, Knot Garden and the Main Garden.