Winter Lights Hours Begin November 17

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Please note: During Winter Lights (Nov. 19 - Jan. 1), the daytime operational hours for the Arboretum are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the entrance gate closing at 5 p.m. Evening hours for Winter Lights are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., with the entrance gate closing at 9 p.m. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you at the Arboretum!

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Dining Options at the Arboretum

Bent Creek Bistro

We hand-prepare locally sourced, fresh & seasonal fare!

From hearty sandwiches and hand cut salads to homemade soups and small batch sweets, everything is made with as many local ingredients as possible. Check out our new summer menu below!

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Open NIGHTS ONLY for WINTER LIGHTS!

Hearty Sandwiches & Soups

Shareable Snacks & Festive Drinks including Cocoa, Beer & Wine

AND

S’mores Fire Pit Nightly!

Winter Lights Hours of Operation

November 19 – January 1, 2021
Full menu: 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Snacks & Drinks ’til 10:00 p.m.

About Us

Operated by The Colorful Palate Catering, Bent Creek Bistro brings together the best food products of Western North Carolina and a passion for gracious service and culinary creativity! Bent Creek Bistro is located in the Education Center with dining options currently offered outdoors.

All of our bistro crew are people who love food and love people! Our aim is to exceed all of our customers’ expectations in both food and service.

Contact the Bistro Today!

Email: bcbistro@ncarboretum.org | Phone: 828.412.8584