It’s no secret that we love Pastry Chef April Franqueza’s craveable desserts and mouthwatering pastries. If you’re not planning a getaway to the Inn this Valentine’s Day to enjoy her homemade treats first-hand, you can recreate some of her most...
High Hampton's Pastry Chef April Franqueza was named a 2025 James Beard Awards® Semifinalist in the category of Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker.
"The mesmerizing swirls of these classic French pastries are easier to make than you think. With some strategic rolling, chilling and slicing, homemade palmiers can be just as stunning as they are in the display case of a fancy patisserie."...
"In America’s Blue Ridge Mountains, where sloped forests carpet undulating Appalachian peaks, a reinvigorated historic inn called High Hampton Resort welcomes discerning travelers. The luxe North Carolina hotel is sought after for its seasonal...
Winter is a perfect time to bundle up and explore the 15 miles of private hiking trails at High Hampton!
Pastry Chef April Franqueza shares a couple of her favorite holiday traditions in the kitchen.
"Step Inside a Historic North Carolina Inn That Resembles a Life-Size Gingerbread House: Fresh-cut Fraser firs, evergreen boughs, and more than 6,000 string lights herald the arrival of Christmas at North Carolina’s High Hampton resort." —Veranda...
Southern Living recently named High Hampton as one of "the best Southern hotels for spotting Fall foliage."
