2026 BRAHM Luncheon

2026 BRAHM Luncheon

Friday, June 26, 2026 | Blowing Rock Country Club | Doors open at 10 am

The annual Summer Luncheon is back! Your ticket or table sponsorship supports BRAHM’s educational mission, and this year, we are also supporting our friends at the Biltmore in their continued recovery post-Helene. This year’s guest speaker is Biltmore Estate Chief Curator Darren Poupore, speaking about his new book on the interiors and collections of George Vanderbilt.

Darren Pourpore is the Director of Curatorial Affairs and Archives at Biltmore Estate. Leading a team of curators and archivists, he is responsible for interpreting and preserving the historic collections and interiors of the Estate. As Chief Curator at Biltmore since 2008, Darren will change your outlook with an expertise steeped in research and passion.

As the Summer Luncheon grows in popularity, we are changing the registration process to ensure that all interested guests have an equal chance to attend. Please fill out the form below to make your interest in attending the 2026 BRAHM Luncheon known. Please note this form does not equate to a registration. Sponsorships and individual tickets will be made available on March 9, 2026 to members who have filled out the interest form. The balance of sponsorships and tickets will then be made available to all on April 9, 2026. Please email Hannah@BlowingRockMuseum.org or call 828.295.9099 with any luncheon-related questions.

We are excited to announce that the Luncheon is at capacity. For those interested in attending, please fill out the form below to be added to the waitlist, and staff will reach out should availability open up.

Each Sponsorship or individual ticket that is purchased will include a copy of Darren’s latest book.

Sponsorship Levels

The Grandfather Mountain Sponsorship- $5,000 

  • Table for up to 10 guests (placecard seating included) 

(tax-deductible portion $3,600)

  • A beautiful arrangement from the luncheon, in a vessel designed & created by Caron Baker Wike

  • Mention from the podium

  • Name recognition on the digital panels

  • Includes two tickets for the dinner at BRAHM on Thursday, June 25, at 6:30 - 8:30 pm 

  • Ten copies of the Speaker’s book

The Howard’s Knob Sponsorship – $2,500

  • Includes 8 assigned seats for guests for the luncheon 

(tax-deductible portion $1,300.00)

  • A beautiful centerpiece from the luncheon, in a vessel designed & created by Caron Baker Wike

  • Name recognition on the digital panels

  • 8 copies of Speaker’s book

Individual Ticket- Individual Ticket – $200 

  • An individual seat for the Luncheon (seating requests considered, not guaranteed) 

(tax-deductible portion $130)

  • Includes, luncheon and a copy of Speaker’s book

Cover of Darren’s latest book.