BLOWING ROCK FOOD & WINE TOURS
Where cuisine meets
Carolina charm
Come, taste and sip your way around one of the most charming mountain villages you’ll ever experience – Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
Our expert guides will lead you to all the best restaurants, while exploring local art and history along the way.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
Who We Are
FOUNDER + EXPERT GUIDE
Joanna Reule gained a passion for celebrating the food, art and history of Blowing Rock, while falling in love with the historic mountain village (and her husband!) at Christmas 20 years ago. After launching a successful food and beverage company in Charlotte, NC, and having four children along the way, she decided to turn her love for Blowing Rock into a full time move up the mountain.
With her background and expertise in wine and cuisine, creating Blowing Rock Food and Wine Tours was both a natural fit and a dream come true.
“May every step through our village welcome you to slow down, sip, and savor the richness of this mountain life together!
Can’t wait to see ya’ll soon!”
The Tour Itinerary
YOUR TOUR WILL BEGIN
at the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum with a prosecco toast, featuring a local charcuterie spread.
NEXT
we'll take a short walk to St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church, a historic site showcasing the work of celebrated local artist Elliot Dangerfield.
FROM THERE
we'll make our way to Bistro Roca, where you'll enjoy two appetizers with expertly paired wines while learning about the colorful history of one of the South’s longest-running bars.
AFTER
Bistro Roca, we’ll stop at Sunset & Vine, a charming wine shop offering a curated selection of local and international wines along with unique cheeses and truffles.
NEXT
we'll visit our favorite local brewery for a craft beer tasting paired with their famous Bavarian pretzel, along with a sneak peak at how they brew their beer.
OUR FINAL STOP
will take us to Hellbender Bed & Beverage, where you’ll indulge in a sample craft cocktail paired with a trio of spreads: trout dip, fava bean hummus, and homemade pimento cheese.
TO END ON A SWEET NOTE
we’ll send you off with a slice of locally made fudge—packaged and ready to take home and share… or keep all to yourself.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Let us answer your questions about our food & wine tours
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The walking tour lasts 3 hours, starting at BRAHM and ending at Hellbenders restaurant. We’ll be sitting down a good bit too, but clients should be able to walk comfortably without assistance to maximize their enjoyment of the tour.
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Blowing Rock is magical in all kinds of weather- as they say, ‘there’s no bad weather up here, only bad gear!’ That being said, make sure you dress appropriately. However, if there’s a blizzard or a monsoon, we’ll reschedule your tour.
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That’s ok, life happens, just let us know 48 hours in advance, and we’ll make sure you get a full refund.
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While we can’t guarantee cross contamination at each restaurant, feel free to reach out about your needs, and our guides will do our best to work with you. Sample menus available upon request.
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No, our menus are pre fix, however additional beverages may be purchased separately.
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Ages 21 and up