Friday Wine Tasting

Join us at the dramatic West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park for a spectacular wine tasting presented by Fine Wine Cellars, featuring the wines of Barolo and Barbaresco from the fabulous 2001 vintage.

^ back to top

Saturday Gala Dinner & Live Auction

As the new summer solstice arrives on a beautiful Saturday in June, enjoy a stunning gastronomic collaboration between the wines of Jorge Ordonez, presented by M.S. Walker and dinner by Trapp Family Lodge's renowned chef, Brian Thomlinson. The evening will commence with a flute of sparkling wine provided by Schramsberg Vineyards as you meet the vintners presenting wines at the Classic. From there you'll sit down to a phenomenal five-course meal with wine pairings by the undisputed master of Spanish wines. As the evening progresses, you'll be enticed by our Auction to bid on amazing and one-of-a-kind items, from rare wines donated from the cellars of our private collectors, large format bottles signed by the winemakers, vacation getaways, and a variety of splendid and unusual "lifestyle" items. This year's auctioneer will be Eric Michaels from WDEV. He is part wine savant and part showman. Then dance the night away under the summer stars to the musical styling of Penny Arcade. It is an event not to be missed.

Event: Gala Dinner & Live Auction Date: Saturday June 20, 2009 Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Trapp Family Lodge Price: $150 per person, or purchase a Sat/Sun package for just $185 per person
PURCHASE TICKETS

^ back to top

Chef Brian Tomlinson brings a valuable background to the Lodge, having attended culinary school in Punxsutawney, PA, (yes, he has seen Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day!) while spending winters working at Deer Valley Ski Resort in Utah and summers in Washington State at Roche Harbor Resort on San Juan Island. Chef Tomlinson then spent 4 years in Hawaii, at the Grand Wailea Resort, Longhi¹s Restaurant, Sorento¹s on the Beach, and The Dunes at Maui Lani. Back on the mainland, at Topnotch in Stowe, Brian became Chef de Cuisine of Norma¹s, helping to make it a four-diamond restaurant. Chef Tomlinson brings years of innovation, creativity and passion to Trapp Family Lodge.

PURCHASE TICKETS

^ back to top

Sunday Grand Tasting & Silent Auction

A day not to be missed! Visit with winemakers and culinary experts and enjoy world-class food selections in the pastoral ambiance of Stowe, Vermont. Choose front row seats at live cooking demonstrations where you'll be able to watch Eric Warnstedt, one of Food & Wine's Top Ten Chefs of the Year, and other renowned chefs, present demonstrations of their culinary skills. Hosting the demonstrations will be Tony Campos of New England Cooks in our Demonstration Kitchen, presented by Allen's Kitchen & Bath. During the day, you're invited to attend a selection of wine seminars designed to permit the novice or seasoned wine collector to discover more about the noble grape. You'll be enticed by more than 100 premium wines while sampling world-class food selections from renowned regional chefs. You'll also be encouraged to examine and bid on the splendid offerings at our silent auction of fine and rare wines, a variety of vacation getaways, and other great treasures.

With exquisite food and unforgettable wine in the backdrop of the world famous Trapp Family Lodge overlooking the Village of Stowe, you'll wish that the day never ends. 

Event Details Date: Sunday, June 21, 2009 Time: 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Trapp Family Lodge Price: $60 per person, or purchase a Sat/Sun package for just $185 per person
PURCHASE TICKETS

^ back to top

New England Cooks' Kitchen Theater, Presented by Allen Kitchen & Bath

Sunday's Schedule of Events

We've set up the following series of events so that
you can learn from the leaders of the food and wine
industry in a relaxed, enjoyable setting.

Wine Seminar #1, 12:15 pm
Owen Roe - "Owen Roe's Focus on the Yakima Valley"
Matt Rice of Owen Roe will speak about the impressive quality of wines being produced in Washington State's Yakima Valley.

Cooking Demo #1, 1:00 pm
Chef Tony Devito - Trattoria La Festa

Wine Seminar #2, 1:30 pm
Jorge Ordonez/M.S. Walker - "Spain's Emerging Regions"
Master Sommelier Sara Floyd, National Sales Manager for Jorge Ordonez, is considered a leading authority on the wines of Spain. Join Sara as she guides us through "Spain's Emerging Regions" and discover what the buzz is all about

Cooking Demo #2, 2:15 pm
Chef Eric Warnstedt - Hen of the Wood ~ One of Food & Wine's Top Ten Chefs of 2008

Wine Seminar #3, 2:45 pm
George Schwartz of Vlas Imports - "The WInes of Piedmont"
George Schwartz will speak about the grapes of Italy's Piedmont region, best known for Barbaresco and Barolo wines. This is a wonderful opportunity to taste through the region's indigenous grape varietals which are so much a part of the Piedmont's food and culture.

Cooking Demo #3, 3:00 pm
Josh Bard - Frida's Tacqueria & Grill

^ back to top