Recently, I was asked by our tourism partners at Destination Osoyoos, If I was eager to consider speaking briefly at the upcoming tourism BC conference in Kelowna in March. Without much hesitation, I accepted, and am very excited to share a bit of our story in the...

I was recently asked to provide a few speaking points as to the culinary direction in our valley, with so many talented cooks and chef's in our region. This recently released piece highlights so many reasons why people are "flocking" to our beautiful towns, and not...

Photo Credit: Lionel TrudelTonight, New years Eve 2025, is the last time I will write a menu on the board until we reopen for our 12th season in March. What an amazing year it has been! 2025 started with a very encouraging spring, "fruitful" I would say. After very...

Some of you may have noticed our social media presence has all but disappeared over the last few weeks. Sadly, we were hacked, forcing us to shut down all of our accounts, and start new ones. This also means that we lost over 5000 followers on our pages, both on...

We are pleased to invite you to an exclusive Winemaker’s Dinner in collaboration with French Door Winery, an evening celebrating exceptional wine and thoughtfully curated cuisine. Event Details: Event Timing: May 2, 2025, 6PM-9:30(ish)Event Address: 3692 FRUITVALE...

We are thrilled to invite you to a special Special Speakeasy Dinner in collaboration with Lakeboat Vineyard and Winery. This intimate evening will feature a beautifully curated multi-course dinner expertly paired with exceptional wines from Lakeboat Vineyard and...

Late last season we had the pleasure of (another) visit with Joanne Sasvari. She is a wordsmith to say the least, and it is always a pleasure to swap stories of past and future with her, and she has been a huge supporting from the beginning. To say I have been excited...

An immersive evening of Food and Wine Culture, in collaboration with stories and wine from our friends and neighbours at Liber Estate Winery. Ticket includes a 3 course wine paired menu plus arrival canape and handcrafted, terroir inspired sourdough breads. Tickets...

Many have asked, and so we have decided to elaborate on our private dining experiences. Well, what is a "speakeasy" you ask? In our mind, it is a private collaboration of like minded people gathering for a uniquely private, immersive and interactive experience. For...

Ready for a little sweetness for your sweets? We are back int he kitchen getting ready for our 11th season at Backyard Farm. As we have a few orders for some winery clients, we have decided to increase production and offer our handcrafted chocolates to our friends and...