North Carolina Governor’s Mansion
March 1
6:00-8:00 pm | An Evening at the North Carolina Governor’s Mansion
Attire: Business
Transportation will be provided from The Umstead
9:00-10:30 pm | Staying at The Umstead? Please join us in the bar for a nightcap before calling it an evening.
March 2
9:30-11:30 am | Breakfast and Carolina Law program with Dean Brinkley
Attire: Casual
The Umstead, Room TBD
11:30 am-6:00 pm | Enjoy the amenities of The Umstead and Raleigh attractions
4:00-6:00 pm | UNC vs. NCSU game watch (for Tobacco Road basketball fans)
6:00-9:00 pm | Dinner at the home of Carol and Martin Brinkley
Attire: Business Casual
Transportation will be provided from The Umstead
The Umstead Hotel
Pricing
$125 per person covers the cost of attending Cornerstone Weekend.
Accommodations A room block has been held at The Umstead at the special rate of $399 per night. Please make your hotel reservations directly with The Umstead by calling (919) 447-4000 and request the UNC School of Law room block. If you are local and will not be taking transportation from The Umstead, addresses and parking information will be shared with your confirmation materials.
RSVP by February 19, 2024, so we can ensure we have adhered to all registration requirements for the Cornerstone Weekend in the Capital City. Please note: after February 19, some of our weekend event partners may not be able to accommodate additional registrations.
Questions? Contact Kelly Mann Rose, assistant director of alumni and donor relations, at mann@unc.edu or (919) 445-0170.
Things to do in Raleigh, NC
Take a Walk:
Umstead State Park : 8801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617This urban retreat holds over 30 miles of hiking trails in woodland terrain.
Art to Heart Corridor : 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607A roughly six-mile trail that begins at the NC Museum of Art and ends in downtown Raleigh.
Explore North Carolina’s Museums:
Dine at a local restaurant
North Hills
Vivace (Italian): 4209 Lassiter Mill Rd Ste 115, Raleigh, NC 27609Coquette (French): 4351 The Cir At N Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609The Cowfish (Sushi): 4208 Six Forks Rd Ste 100, Raleigh, NC 27609
Downtown
Whiskey Kitchen (American): 201 W Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601Brewery Bhavana (Chinese): 218 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601Beasley’s (American): 237 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601Irregardless (great for brunch): 901 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC 27603NoFo (Dean Brinkley’s favorite spot for lunch or brunch): 2014 Fairview Rd, Raleigh, NC 27608Parkside (great for brunch): 301 West Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601Hayes Barton Café and Dessertery (one of Louise Harris’ top spots for lunch): 2000 Fairview Rd, Raleigh, NC 27608
Village District
Tazza Kitchen (American): 432 Woodburn Rd, Raleigh, NC 27605Gonza (Colombian-Mexican): 2100 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27607Hours are 5-8:30 p.m. and closed on Sundays Ajisai (Asian): 427 Woodburn Rd, Raleigh, NC 27605 The Flying Biscuit (breakfast and brunch): 2016 Clark Ave, Raleigh, NC 27605Tupelo Honey (breakfast and brunch): 425 Oberlin Rd, Raleigh, NC 27605
Enjoy a night out
Watts & Ward : 200 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601Cocktail bar with a 1920s speakeasy vibe. Barcelona Wine Bar : 430 W Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27603It serves tapas and has a large wine selection. Raleigh Beer Garden : 614 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603Raleigh staple that has over 350 beers on tap.