Holidays in Ballantyne

Holiday plans afoot at the Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge (always the first to let us know what it's got going on):

Thanksgiving: Brunch will be noon-4 p.m., with carving stations and live entertainment. $65, $32 for children 5-12, free for children 4 and younger. Private dining rooms are available for groups. At Gallery, the lodge's restaurant (that's it, above, in its newly renovated form), the regular menu plus a traditional turkey dinner special will be offered (reservations required): 704-248-4100.

Holiday Afternoon Tea: This will be served in the lobby 1-5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays (except for Christmas Day) Dec. 4-29, with live harp music. $32 for adults, $15 for children 5-12, free for children 4 and younger. A champagne tea is available for $40. Reservations required.

Christmas Eve: Gallery will serve 4-9 p.m.; reservations required.

Christmas Day: A buffet brunch will be served in the lodge noon-4 p.m., with live holiday music. $65, $32 for children 5-12, free for children 4 and younger. Gallery will serve its regular menu and a prime rib special; reservations required.

The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge: 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway; www.theballantynehotel.com.