Culinary Events

Friday Evening One Big Table
Molly O'Neill Friday Evening Host	Our festival weekend is inspired by the book One Big Table: A Portrait of American Cooking, and our opening act on Friday evening will be hosted by its creator Molly O’Neill, James Beard award winning author and former New York Times food writer. Molly hosts with guest chefs Jack and Chris Czarnecki, 3rd and 4th generation chefs whose appreciation of and talent with Oregon's wild harvested and foraged mushrooms and truffles is unparalleled.
Grand Truffle Dinner
	Considered by many to be the pièce de résistance of the weekend, the 2012 Grand Truffle Dinner features celebrated chefs from Northwest Inns, Lodges and Farms with special guest Josh Feathers, Corporate Chef, Blackberry Farm, and is hosted by Stephanie Pearl Kimmel of Marché and Inn at the 5th in Eugene.
Villa Afternoon
	Host Robin Pfeiffer will take guests through an unforgettable tasting experience of the wines guests will be enjoying with their meal in the Villa's solar heated tasting room. This limited attendance event is only available to those who choose Weekend Experience Two, The Gourmand on a first-come, first-served basis, and sells out quickly every year.
Sunday Cooking Class
	We are again pleased to offer this exciting class in celebration of our partnership with Cook’s Pots and Tabletops, the Willamette Valley’s premiere cooking school. An IACP finalist for Cooking School of the Year in 2007, Cook’s Pots and Tabletops will be hosting this event for up to 20 guests.
Particpating Wineries
	Our Presenting Sponsor is Willamette Valley Vineyards, one of Oregon’s premier producers crafting wines of elegance and distinction. Their approach is to grow, by hand, the highest quality fruit using careful canopy management and responsible vineyard management. Willamette Valley Vineyards is committed to environmental stewardship. Event Co-Sponsors and Winery Luncheon Sponsors include Big Table Farm, Pfeiffer Winery, and Sweet Cheeks Winery.