Events
2013 Schedule of Events
We are pleased to offer complimentary shuttle service to all of our Oliver/Osoyoos guests as part of our dinners and cooking classes this year! For guests travelling further, we are happy to arrange shuttle service for you.
Events are colour coded: BLUE:cooking classes, GREEN:music, PURPLE:BBQ lunches.
For descriptions of specific events, please see below the schedule.
| Date | Day | Time | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-May | Saturday | 6:30pm | Cooking Class w/Roger Gillespie | $115 |
| 24-May | Friday | 6:30pm | Cooking Class w/Natasha Schooten | $115 |
| 1-Jun | Saturday | 6:30pm | Cooking Class TBD | $115 |
| 20-Jun | Thursday | 6:30pm | Cooking Class w/Roger Gillespie | $115 |
| 22-Jun | Saturday | 1:00pm | Music on the patio w/Brent Tyler | comp |
| 28-Jun | Friday | 12:00pm | BBQ Lunch w/Roger Gillespie | $ 65 |
| 29-Jun | Saturday | 1:00pm | Music on the patio TBD | comp |
| 4-Jul | Thursday | 6:30pm | Cooking Class TBD | $115 |
| 5-Jul | Friday | 12:00pm | BBQ Lunch w/Roger Gillespie | $ 65 |
| 6-Jul | Saturday | 1:00pm | Music on the patio w/The Gala Vanters | comp |
| 12-Jul | Friday | 12:00pm | BBQ Lunch w/Roger Gillespie | $ 65 |
| 12-Jul | Friday | 6:30pm | Cooking Class TBD | $115 |
| 13-Jul | Saturday | 1:00pm | Music on the patio w/The Darylectones | comp |
| 18-Jul | Thursday | 6:30pm | Cooking Class w/Martin Lewis/James Bryan | $115 |
| 19-Jul | Friday | 12:00pm | BBQ Lunch w/Roger Gillespie | $ 65 |
| 20-Jul | Saturday | 1:00pm | Music on the patio TBD | comp |
| 26-Jul | Friday | 12:00pm | BBQ Lunch w/Roger Gillespie | $ 65 |
| 27-Jul | Saturday | 1:00pm | Music on the patio w/Brent Tyler | comp |
| 1-Aug | Thursday | 6:30pm | Cooking Class TBD | $115 |
| 2-Aug | Friday | 12:00pm | BBQ Lunch w/Roger Gillespie | $ 65 |
| 3-Aug | Saturday | 1:00pm | Music on the patio TBD | comp |
| 9-Aug | Friday | 12:00pm | BBQ Lunch w/Roger Gillespie | $ 65 |
| 10-Aug | Saturday | 1:00pm | Music on the patio w/The Gala Vanters | comp |
| 15-Aug | Thursday | 6:30pm | Cooking Class TBD | $115 |
| 16-Aug | Friday | 12:00pm | BBQ Lunch w/Roger Gillespie | $ 65 |
| 17-Aug | Saturday | 1:00pm | Music on the patio w/Brent Tyler | comp |
| 23-Aug | Friday | 12:00pm | BBQ Lunch w/Roger Gillespie | $ 65 |
| 24-Aug | Saturday | 1:00pm | Music on the patio w/The Darylectones | comp |
| 29-Aug | Thursday | 6:30pm | Cooking Class w/Martin Laprise | $115 |
| 30-Aug | Friday | 12:00pm | BBQ Lunch w/Roger Gillespie | $ 65 |
| 31-Aug | Saturday | 1:00pm | Music on the patio TBD | comp |
| 6-Sep | Friday | 12:00pm | BBQ Lunch w/Roger Gillespie | $ 65 |
| 7-Sep | Saturday | 1:00pm | Music on the patio TBD | comp |
| 13-Sep | Friday | 12:00pm | BBQ Lunch w/Roger Gillespie | $ 65 |
| 13-Sep | Friday | 6:30pm | Cooking Class TBD | $115 |
| 14-Sep | Saturday | 1:00pm | Music on the patio w/The Gala Vanters | comp |
| 20-Sep | Friday | 12:00pm | BBQ Lunch w/Roger Gillespie | $ 65 |
| 21-Sep | Saturday | 1:00pm | Music on the patio w/Brent Tyler | comp |
| 26-Sep | Thursday | 6:30pm | Cooking Class TBD | $115 |
| 27-Sep | Friday | 12:00pm | BBQ Lunch w/Roger Gillespie | $ 65 |
| 28-Sep | Saturday | 1:00pm | Music on the patio w/The Darylectones | comp |
| 4-Oct | Friday | 6:30pm | Cooking Class TBD | $115 |
| 5-Oct | Saturday | 11:00am | Garlic Festival music by Aidan Mayes | donation |
| 5-Oct | Saturday | 6:30pm | Winemakers Dinner at Terrafina Restaurant | $ 99 |
| 8-Oct | Tuesday | 6:30pm | Gusto di Italia w/Roger Gillespie | $110 |
| 9-Oct | Wednesday | 6:30pm | Gusto di Italia w/Roger Gillespie | $110 |
| 10-Oct | Thursday | 6:00pm | Cellar Grazing | $100 |
| 12-Oct | Saturday | 6:30pm | Tuscan Dinner at Terrafina Restaurant | $109 |
| 26-Oct | Saturday | 6:30pm | Cooking Class TBD | $115 |
| 15-Nov | Friday | 6:30pm | Cooking Class TBD | $115 |
Cooking Classes:
At Hester Creek Estate Winery we offer you the rare experience of interacting with an acclaimed Chef in an intimate setting. You are one of only 14 guests seated at a granite island in a state of the art kitchen. The multi-course menu skillfully pairs delicate and intricate flavours with our award winning wines. Watch as the Chef prepares each course before you and shares little known culinary secrets. Take home the recipes as well as the memory of a truly unique experience.
Cellar/Winery Grazing:
This in an event offered for the Spring and Fall wine festivals. Explore the winery in this fun, interactive grazing experience. Live entertainment at both events will have you tapping your toes as you travel through multiple food and wine stations throughout the winery.
BBQ Lunches:
Our newest experience! We are pleased to offer BBQ lunches in the private patio every Friday from June 28-Sept 27th. This casual 3-course wine-paired lunch will start at noon each Friday. Revervations are recommended.
Music on the Patio:
Every Saturday we welcome local talented artists from all over the valley. This experience is complimentary, join us from 1-4 on any Saturday from June 22nd to Thanksgiving and relax on the patio with a glass of wine.
Gusto di Italia at Hester Creek:
Join Hester Creek as we take you through a taste of Italy, an expertly paired wine and culinary excursion. Multiple courses of locally inspired Italian themed cuisine each paired with the award winning wines of winemaker Rob Summers. This dinner will take place on two separate evenings, October 8th and 9th at a cost of $115pp +tax +15% grat, reception at 6:00pm, dinner at 6:30pm.
Make your evening complete by staying at The "Villa" at Hester Creek. Go to The Villa for rates & amenities and booking information.
As always please call the winery to book tickets for events or a stay at the Villa; 250.498.4435
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