An Appalachian Christmas at Earthshine Lodge

Trade the holiday rush for Brunch with Santa in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Anyone can reserve a seat at Earthshine Lodge in Lake Toxaway for a two-hour feast of egg dishes, bacon, sausage, waffles and pastries, with hot chocolate, champagne mimosas and plenty of time for photos and stories with Santa.

Families who make a weekend of it spend the days on guided llama hikes, cookie decorating and holiday crafts. Evenings bring a hot chocolate bar, s’mores by the fire and holiday movies on the big screen with popcorn.

Weekend packages include two nights in a private room with a loft and balcony, plus all meals.