OROFINO with BOGNER’S OF PENTICTON

Present the 2010

1.6 MILE DINNER

A unique celebration of the beauty of the Similkameen Valley in all her forms. The evening will consist of a six course meal consisting of only the best foods provided by artisan producers from within a 1.6 mile radius of Orofino Winery.  Each course will be expertly crafted by chef Darin Patterson, chef and owner of Bogner’s of Penticton (recently named the top chef in the South Okanagan region by Okanagan Life Magazine!). Delectable surprises, unique produce and world-class flavours will be paired with Orofino`s best wines.     

Please join us in our beautiful winery courtyard for an enchanted evening of fine dining, remarkable wine, and good company!

Dates: Saturday, July 31^st and Sunday, August 1^st

Time: Welcoming wine and canapé`s at 5:30. Dinner to follow.

Tickets: $125 per person. Contact Orofino at (250)499-0068 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for reservations

This is a fundraising event for Cawston’s Kobau Community Park.

Please call for further information on the event, local accommodations and other ways to lose yourself in the magic of the Similkameen Valley.

OROFINO and BOGNER’S OF PENTICTON

PRESENTS THE

1.6 MILE FARM TOUR

(farm to plate )

The connection between food production and food consumption will be  clearly illustrated in this unique opportunity for those looking for a true localvore experience. Tour the farms of Cawston, the official organic capital of Canada and meet the farmers that grow the world-class produce being used in the 1.6 Mile Dinner that evening. Join John Weber, proprietor and winemaker of Orofino Winery as he takes you on a tour of some of his unique  neighbourhood producers. Chef Darin Paterson will prepare a tasty bite at each property visited using the farm’s produce in a special way. Listen to the stories of the farmers and gain intimate knowledge of food production in the Similkameen Valley. 

ITINERARY

NOON:  Meet at Bogner’s of Penticton restaurant in Penticton for a gourmet lunch prepared by Darin and his staff. Darin will talk of his commitment to using locql food in his restaurant. Tour his restaurant property to see his gardens that supply the produce for his menu offerings.

BUS TO CAWSTON (30 minutes)

TOUR AND TASTE: Visit Cawston’s unique producers and explore the beautiful Similkameen Valley with Orofino owner/winemaker john Weber. Get first-hand experience on the farm. Chef Darin will host a special tasting at each of stop. We promise a few surprises!

1.6 MILE DINNER: Orofino’s signature event. Enjoy world-class scenery with an amazing 6 course dinner using only food that is produced within 1.6 miles of the Orofino property. It is an amazing evening of celebrating the Similkameen and its producers.

RETURN TO PENTICTON BY BUS

DATE: Sunday, August 1^st, 2010

TICKETS: $275 per person all inclusive

CONTACT: (250)499-0068 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

NOTE: Seating is limited for the farm tour. It is an all-inclusive event. Let us take care of everything from noon until late that night!

This is a fundraising event for Cawston’s Kobau Community Park. A silent auction will be held both evenings of the 1.6 Mile Dinner with proceeds going to the park. Details will be forthcoming!  

Please call for further information on the event, local accommodations and other ways to lose yourself in the magic of the Similkameen Valley.

September 12, 2010 - Grist Mill
 
Taste of the Similkameen at the Grist Mill

Join the Similkameen Wineries and local Food Producers for Taste of the Similkameen. This event will be held at the historic Grist Mill in Keremeos, with a portion of proceeds from the event going to support the maintenance and improvements of this great piece of local history. The event includes lunch, two wine tasting tickets (extra tickets $2.50), live music and more. Children's entry is free. Come visit the beautiful Similkameen this September experience the great food and wine of the region.
Cost: $30
Time: 1-4pm
Where: Grist Mill & Gardens - 2691 Upper Bench Road, Keremeos, BC