| Every Tuesday 7:00pm-10:00pm | Live Mic Night at Martha Clara. All talents & ages welcome.
PA System available.
| Martha Clara Vineyards, Riverhead | For time slots please call
631-298-0075 or visit info@marthaclaravineyards.com |
| Every Saturday 11:30am | Sustainable Agriculture Walks at the Old Field Vineyards. Come and learn about a practice which has been used for centuries. Perry will give a general overview of sustainable practices that the the Old Field farm uses. Price per person is $5.00, including wine tasting. | Old Field Vineyards, Southold | For more information, visit www.theoldfield.com |
| Every Saturday 1:30pm | Historical and Viticultural Tours at the Old Field Vineyards.
Experience the history of this farm, unchanged for over 150 years, with owner, Chris Baiz. Stroll down the vineyard row to a view of the Old Park Hotel, see the ice house, the old dairy barn turned wine cellar, the old Tavern building, and appreciate the wonderful specimen trees. Price per person is $5.00, including wine tasting.
| Old Field Vineyards, Southold | For more information, visit www.theoldfield.com. |
| November | In the Art Gallery at the Mattituck-Laurel Library: “The North Fork: Up Close and Personal”, photographs by Steve Berger. Jamesport resident Steve Berger returns to our gallery with his latest show. The exhibited photographs will be no larger than 3x5, an environmentally responsible format which affords an up close and personal viewpoint.
| Mattituck-Laurel Library, Mattituck | For more information, call 631-298-4134. |
| Every Thursday and Sunday through November 1:00pm | Castello di Borghese Vineyard & Winery presents: Winemaker's Walk, a guided tour of the winery and production facility. Admission: $15/person | Castello di Borghese Vineyard & Winery, Cutchogue | Call 631-734-5111 for reservations or visit www.borghesevineyard.com |
| Saturdays in November 1:00pm | Castello di Borghese presents: Winemaker's Walk, a guided tour of the winery and production facility and wine tasting at Castello di Borghese Vineyard & Winery. $15 per person. Please call for reservations. | Castello di Borghese Vineyard & Winery, Cutchogue | For more information, call 631-734-5111 or visit www.castellodiborghese.com
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| Weekends in November 12:30pm, 2:00pm & 4:00pm | Champagne, Chopin, & Caviar at Pindar Vineyards. Special tours demonstrating the last stages in making Champagne. Watch us complete the 'methode champagnois' process. See us cork, wire net and bottle in preparation for the Holiday season. Complimentary tasting of our Cuvee Rare Champagne and hor d'oeuvres. Admission is free.
| Pindar Vineyards Winery & Pavillion, Peconic | Call 631-734-6200 or visit www.pindar.net for more information. |
| Tuesday, November 18 7:00pm-10:00pm | Custer Institute & Observatory hosts RECESSION/DEPRESSION-PROOFING YOUR NOT-FOR-PROFIT. This seminar is on how nonprofit organizations can flourish during rough economic times. Coverage will include management, Board development, community relations, marketing, funding, fundraising, and effective tips for getting grants. Registration required by 6PM, Nov. 17. $40 Members, $45 Non-Members. Refreshments will be served. | Custer Institute & Observatory, Southold | To register, call 631-433-6016 or email LizIrwin@optonline.net by 6:00 PM
on November 17.
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| Tuesday, November 18 8:00pm | Southold Historical Society hosts the 2008 NY Council for the Humanities Lecture Series. Through December the Society will host presentations by respected historians on various subjects relating to Long Island history. All lectures will take place in the Auditorium at Peconic Landing in Greenport. If you are not a resident of Peconic Landing, please call to reserve a place as seating is limited!
November 18: Richard Barons: Great Houses of Long Island's South Fork. | Peconic Landing, Greenport | For more information, call 631-765-5500. |
| Thursday, November 20 7:00pm | The Mattituck-Laurel Library hosts: Teas of the World: A Tasty Evening, presented by Greenport Tea Company. A lecture and tea tasting with homemade scones. Admission is free. Please register in advance at the Circulation Desk. | Mattituck-Laurel Library, Mattituck | For more information, call 631-298-4134. |
| Friday-Sunday, November 21-23 | HOLIDAY SPIRITS - FOOD AND WINE GETAWAY A two-night/three-day package includes accommodations at the finest B&Bs on the North Fork of Long Island, a fun-filled day touring Wine Country with guided transportation, Four wonderful tastings with winery owners, a wine and cheese pairing at exclusive North Fork locations, full gourmet breakfasts each morning, a wonderful dinner for two at a choice of several of the region’s finest dining establishments, as well as a high tea lunch for two at one of the North Fork’s most popular lunch locales.
Holiday Spirits takes place once a month and is reasonably priced at $439 per person (with single and corporate rates available, as well as optional add-ons).
| various B&Bs and wineries on the North Fork | For more information about Holiday Spirits, contact Clay Sauer at 631-477-0654 or info@stirlinghousebandb.com OR visit www.holidayspirits.org. |
| Saturday, November 22 9:00am-12:00pm | KeySpan Nature Walk at Hallockville Museum Farm:
Fall Birding with Mary Laura Lamont, local naturalist and birding expert. Mary Laura Lamont will lead the search for Fall birds through the preserved fields and woods in and around Hallockville. Along the way, you will learn about the successful and cooperative effort that led to the conservation of this 525 acre landscape. The walks are sponsored by NationalGrid, formerly KeySpan Energy.
Registration is encouraged. $5 for Hallockville members, $6 for non-members. Bring binoculars, appropriate apparel, and sturdy footwear. Heavy rain only cancels the program. All fees support Hallockville’s educational programs.
| Hallockville Museum Farm, Riverhead | For more information, contact Herb Strobel at 631-298-5292. |
| Saturday, November 22 2:30pm and 3:30pm | Custer Institute & Observatory presents STARLAB PORTABLE PLANETARIUM SHOWS
A planetarium is one of the best ways to quickly become familiar with the night sky. StarLab presenter and story-teller, Andi Pisacano, will introduce you to the constellations and other celestial bodies, and tell you the myths associated with them. Two shows each day; call or check website to confirm times. Suggested donation: $8 Child, $10 Adult, $25 Family (2 adults and children) per show.
| Custer Institute & Observatory, Southold | For more info, call 631-765-2626, e-mail CusterDonna@yahoo.com or visit www.CusterObservatory.org |
| Saturday, November 22 7:00pm-8:30pm | Custer Institute & Observatory presents So You want to buy a telescope?
Are you thinking of buying a telescope this holiday season, either for yourself or for someone else? Don't make
the same mistake that others make every year by purchasing the wrong one! This lecture will save you time,
money, and frustration as you'll learn how to identify a high quality telescope from the rest. Telescope jargon
will be defined and consumer tips offered. Lecturer: Phil Harrington has authored numerous articles and books,
most recently Star Ware (4th edition). He teaches astronomy at Dowling College and Suffolk County
Community College. Suggested Donation: $10 for Members; $13 for Non-Members, $5 Students. | Custer Institute & Observatory, Southold | For more info, call 631-765-2626
e-mail CusterDonna@yahoo.com or visit www.CusterObservatory.org |
| Thursday, November 27 Thanksgiving Day | The Old Mill Inn offers a special Thanksgiving dinner that will showcase some of the best ingredients the East End has to offer at a great value. Reserve now for a memorable prix-fixe Thanksgiving dinner.
| The Old Mill Inn,
Mattituck | For reservations or more info, call 631-298-8080 or visit www.theoldmillinn.net |
| Friday, November 28 | Black Friday Blowout at Martha Clara Vineyards. Wine, cookies, cakes, hot cider. 30% off gift shop items. | Martha Clara Vineyards, Riverhead | For more information call 631-298-0075 or visit www.marthaclaravineyards.com. |
| Friday, November 28 3:00pm-6:00pm | Southold Historical Society's Annual Candlelight Tour and Tree Lighting. Each historic building is expertly decorated and arranged for visitors. Carefully placed candles and lanterns light the grounds and tour guides in period costumes lead the way. Children can visit with Santa, who rests in a sleigh at the Pine Neck Barn. Children can also create custom ornaments to decorate the tree at the Old Schoolhouse. Musicians will stroll the grounds in period costume. The Southold High School Chorus will sing holiday music. Refreshments will be available in the Pine Neck Barn Annex. The lighting of the Hamlet Christmas Tree will take place in front of the Ann Currie-Bell House at 5:00 pm. The Society’s consignment shop, the Treasure Exchange, and the Museum Gift Shop will be open late (till 6 pm). No reservations are required and the tour is free to the public, though donations are graciously accepted. | The Southold Historical Society’s Maple Lane Museum Complex in Southold. | For more information, call 631-765-5500. |
Friday, November 28 4:30pm - 6:30pm
| The Mattituck-Laurel Historical Society hosts SANTA at the New Egypt Schoolhouse! Santa arrives at the New Egypt Schoolhouse at 4:30pm, followed by Second Annual Tree Lighting and carols. Santa is asking for $1 per child to help the Mattituck-Laurel Historical Society with it's fuel bill. Refreshments will be served. The Tuthill Museum will also be open for visits.
| New Egypt Schoolhouse, Mattituck | For more information, visit www.mlhistoricalsociety.org. |
| Saturday, November 29 7:15am | The North Fork Audubon Society will host a field trip at Jones Beach. Meet at the Jones Beach West End Coast Guard Station parking lot. Join Rick & Linda Kedenburg to search for early winter ducks, shore birds, hawks & land birds, along the barrier beach connecting Jones Beach and Captree State Parks. Bring lunch & warm clothing. | Jones Beach | For info call 631-734-7144 or email kedenbird@optonline.net
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| Saturday, November 29 10:00am-3:00pm | The Mattituck-Laurel Historical Society hosts a Victorian Christmas. The Tuthill Museum will be decorated and ready for a Victorian Christmas from 10-3pm. Raffles on holdiay-themed gifts for sale all day. Winner need not be present for winning tickets to be drawn at 2:30pm.
| The Tuthill House Museum, Mattituck | For more information, visit www.mlhistoricalsociety.org. |
Saturday, November 29, 2:00pm
| Mattituck-Laurel Library presents The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks — Live Family Theatre. Location: Greenport High School. FREE FOR FAMILIES.
| Greenport High School, Greenport | Form more information, contact Diana Foster at 631-298-4134 ext. 26, or dianafoster@optonline.net.
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| Saturdays in December 1:00pm | Castello di Borghese presents: Winemaker's Walk, a guided tour of the winery and production facility and wine tasting at Castello di Borghese Vineyard & Winery. $15 per person. Please call for reservations. | Castello di Borghese Vineyard & Winery, Cutchogue | For more information, call 631-734-5111 or visit www.castellodiborghese.com
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| Wednesday, December 3 8:00pm | Southold Historical Society hosts the 2008 NY Council for the Humanities Lecture Series. Through December the Society will host presentations by respected historians on various subjects relating to Long Island history. All lectures will take place in the Auditorium at Peconic Landing in Greenport. If you are not a resident of Peconic Landing, please call to reserve a place as seating is limited!
December 3: Helen Didriksen: Albert Einstein and Southold. | Peconic Landing, Greenport | For more information, call 631-765-5500. |
| Friday, December 5 6:00pm-9:00pm | Food and Wine Tasting Dinner at the Bridgehampton Inn featuring Marco & Ann Marie Borghese’s Award-Winning wines. Chef Chris Cariello will prepare a wonderful menu paired with these elegant wines. The cost for this fabulous evening is $109.00 per guest. Borghese will offer a 20% discount on any case purchase, full or mixed during this event.
| Bridgehampton Inn, Bridgehampton | For more information and reservations, please call 631-537-6066 or visit the Loavesandfishescookshop.com. |
| Saturday, December 6 8:00am | North Fork Audubon Society hosts a filed trip at Montauk Point. Meet at Red House RT 48 Greenport at 8am to share driving. Or meet at Montauk Pt. Lighthouse snack bar observation platform at 9:30am. Join Rick & Linda Kedenburg to see Scoters, Alcids, Loons, Eiders, Gannets and other seabirds at and around the Montauk vicinity. Travel through Shelter Island - via ferry's - in the morning, return through Riverhead. Bring your lunch & hot beverage. At the end of the day the group will eat at a local restaurant for dinner. Dress for Cold and Wind. | Montauk Point Lighthouse, Montauk | For info call 631-734-7144 or email kedenbird@optonline.net.
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| Saturday, December 6 Dinner at 6:00pm, Concert at 8:00pm | Custer Institute & Observatory hosts the ANNUAL HOLIDAY DINNER AND EAST END BRASS CONCERT
Chef Chuck Cardona will be back in the kitchen cooking up a holiday feast, and you're welcome to bring your
favorite dish or dessert to add to the buffet. Grab Bag: bring a gift, get a gift (maximum value $10, please);
separate grab bags for children and adults. The East End Brass will be playing a selection of holiday favorites
beginning at 8PM. Suggested donation; $15 Members & their guests; $20 Non-Members; $10 Students ; $5
Kids under 14. Reservations appreciated; email CusterDonna@yahoo.com
ONGOING
The Custer Observatory is open every Saturday from dusk until midnight for guided tours of the night sky
(weather permitting) through powerful telescopes. Suggested admission: $5 Adults, $3 Children.
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS:
Sat., Dec. 13, 2008, 7-8:30PM Open Mic Night
Sat., Dec. 13, 2008, 9PM-midnight Geminid Meteor Shower Party
Wed., Dec. 31, 2008. New Year's Eve Under the Stars: food and live music by Ahmad Ali
Sat., Jan. 3, 2009. Quadrantid Meteor Shower Party
Sat., Jan. 10, 2009 Johnny Cuomo in Concert
Sat., March 7, 2009. St. Pat's Party: Irish food and music
CONTACT INFO BELOW NOT FOR PUBLICATION:
Donna L. McCormick, President and Chair, Programs & Publicity
McCormick@Scientific-Consultants.com
631-696-3333 | Custer Institute & Observatory, Southold | For more info, call 631-765-2626
e-mail CusterDonna@yahoo.com or visit www.CusterObservatory.org |
| Saturday & Sunday, December 6 & 7 Noon-3:00pm | Santa visits Greenport! Santa arrives in the village by train at noon. Jail, Maritime Museum, and Railroad Muesum open with holiday themes. | Greenport | |
| Sunday, December 7 1:00pm-3:00pm | Castello di Borghese hosts an Olive Oil Tasting. Taste the flavors of Italy with Olive Oil imported from the Borghese family estate in Tuscany, Italy.
Admission is free.
| Castello di Borghese Vineyard & Winery, Cutchogue | For more information, call 631-734-5111 or visit www.castellodiborghese.com
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| Sunday, December 7 1:30pm-3:30pm | The Southold Free Library presents: Trash or Treasure Antiques Roadshow. Veteran appraiser Eddie Costello presents and informative and highly entertaining show that you don't want to miss. You may bring one item from home for a free appraisal. Advance registration required. | Southold Free Library, Southold | For more information, call 631-765-2077. |
| Thursday, December 11 5:00pm | Castello di Borghese presents: Borghese’s Local Bounty Dinner. Join Ann Marie Borghese of Castello di Borghese Vineyard and Karen Lee of Sang Lee Farms for cooking demonstrations, wine pairing suggestions, lunch and wine tastings. Sample the recipes, taste the wines, learn where to buy the ingredients and how to impress your family and friends with a great locally sourced meal. Cost $100 per person includes class, dinner and wine tasting. Class starts at 11:30 am. | Sang Lee Farms, Peconic | For reservations call 631-734-5111. |
| Thursday, December 11 7:00pm-8:30pm | The Southold Free Library hosts A Twilight Party! Are you a Twilight Series fanatic? Come celebrate the opening of the Twilight movie. Scrumptious twilight treats, crafts, games and raffle prizes. Grades 7 and up. | Southold Free Library, Southold | For more information, call 631-765-2077. |
| Saturday, December 13 11:00am | The North Fork Audubon Society presents "Celebrate and Decorate"
Once again it is time to make presents for our animal friends. Make edible ornaments and decorate the fir tree at the Red House. $5 fee for non-members. | Red House Nature Center at Inlet Pond County Park, 65275 Route 48, Greenport, NY
| Call Sarah Williams 477-3988 for more information or e-mail her sarahmcc1@mac.com. |
| Saturday, December 13 Noon-3:00pm | Santa visits Greenport! Santa arrives in the village by train at noon. Jail, Maritime Museum, and Railroad Muesum open with holiday themes. | Greenport | |
| Sunday, December 14 1:00pm-3:00pm | Castello di Borghese hosts a book signing by Ann Marie Borghese of her book "Great Tastes of Long Island" Book sales will benefit AHRC. | Castello di Borghese Vineyard & Winery, Cutchogue | For more information, call 631-734-5111 or visit www.castellodiborghese.com
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| Tuesday, December 16 8:00pm | Southold Historical Society hosts the 2008 NY Council for the Humanities Lecture Series. Through December the Society will host presentations by respected historians on various subjects relating to Long Island history. All lectures will take place in the Auditorium at Peconic Landing in Greenport. If you are not a resident of Peconic Landing, please call to reserve a place as seating is limited!
December 16: Geoffrey Fleming : Southold Reminiscences: Joseph N. Hallock and his Southold.
| Peconic Landing, Greenport | For more information, call 631-765-5500. |
| Wednesday, December 17 5:00pm-9:00pm | Castello di Borghese hosts a Gourmet Wine Tasting at Love Lane Kitchen. Meet Ann Marie Borghese at this stylish eatery and taste Borghese Vineyard’s newest vintages and recent award-winning wines to perfectly pair with your dinner of inspired cuisine created with the best fresh, local ingredients of the North Fork and beyond. Expanded wine offerings will be available this evening for purchase by the glass or bottle. | Love Lane Kitchen, Mattituck | For more information, call 631-734-5111 or visit www.castellodiborghese.com. |
| Friday-Sunday, December 19-21 | HOLIDAY SPIRITS - FOOD AND WINE GETAWAY. A two-night/three-day package includes accommodations at the finest B&Bs on the North Fork of Long Island, a fun-filled day touring Wine Country with guided transportation, Four wonderful tastings with winery owners, a wine and cheese pairing at exclusive North Fork locations, full gourmet breakfasts each morning, a wonderful dinner for two at a choice of several of the region’s finest dining establishments, as well as a high tea lunch for two at one of the North Fork’s most popular lunch locales.
Holiday Spirits takes place once a month and is reasonably priced at $439 per person (with single and corporate rates available, as well as optional add-ons).
| various B&Bs and wineries on the North Fork | For more information about Holiday Spirits, contact Clay Sauer at 631-477-0654 or info@stirlinghousebandb.com OR visit www.holidayspirits.org. |
| Saturday, December 20 6:00pm-9:00pm | Gallery Walk in Greenport. Visit Greenport for an evening of gallery hopping, gallery talks, and refreshments. The whole village comes alive at night, with restaurants and shops staying open late. | Greenport Village | For more information call the galleries: deCordova Studio 631-477-0620, Siren's Song Gallery 631-477-1021, Gallery M 631-477-9496, Artist's Gallery 631-477-8555, South Street Gallery 631-740-5050, Terrance Joyce Gallery 631-477-0700, and Winterharbor Studio Gallery 631-241-5068. |
| Saturdays in January 1:00pm | Castello di Borghese presents: Winemaker's Walk, a guided tour of the winery and production facility and wine tasting at Castello di Borghese Vineyard & Winery. $15 per person. Please call for reservations. | Castello di Borghese Vineyard & Winery, Cutchogue | For more information, call 631-734-5111 or visit www.castellodiborghese.com
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| Friday-Sunday, January 16-18 | HOLIDAY SPIRITS FOOD & WINE GETAWAY. A two-night/three-day package includes accommodations at the finest B&Bs on the North Fork of Long Island, a fun-filled day touring Wine Country with guided transportation, Four wonderful tastings with winery owners, a wine and cheese pairing at exclusive North Fork locations, full gourmet breakfasts each morning, a wonderful dinner for two at a choice of several of the region’s finest dining establishments, as well as a high tea lunch for two at one of the North Fork’s most popular lunch locales
Holiday Spirits takes place once a month and is reasonably priced at $439 per person (with single and corporate rates available, as well as optional add-ons).
| various B&Bs and wineries on the North Fork | For more information about Holiday Spirits, contact Clay Sauer at 631-477-0654 or info@stirlinghousebandb.com OR visit www.holidayspirits.org. |
| Every Sunday, February 1 - March 15 11:00am | The North Fork Trolley Co.
presents “The Winterfest Winery Tour”
The Tours will begin at 11:00 am at The Inn at Eastwind in Wading River and continue to all pick up locations.*
Tours include wine tasting at each vineyard.
Itinerary:
Palmer Vineyard
Martha Clara Vineyard
Macari Vineyard
Briermiere Farm Stand
*Pick up locations:
The Inn at East Wind (Wading River)
The Best Western Hotel (Riverhead), 11:15am
Tanger Outlets Center
(Office Max parking Lot, Riverhead), 11:30 am
The Holiday Inn Express (Route 58, Riverhead), 11:45 am. The tour of the North Fork is approximately 4 hours. Tickets are $35.00pp.
Groups of 20 or more can book private tours on additional dates.
| First pick-up location: Inn at East Wind, Wading River. Tour includes stops at various North Fork locales. | For more information, please contact North Fork Trolley at 631-369-3031.
Walk-ons will be accepted room permitting.
Visit the website: www.Northforktrolley.com/specials
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| Friday-Sunday, February 13-15 | HOLIDAY SPIRITS FOOD & WINE GETAWAY. A two-night/three-day package includes accommodations at the finest B&Bs on the North Fork of Long Island, a fun-filled day touring Wine Country with guided transportation, Four wonderful tastings with winery owners, a wine and cheese pairing at exclusive North Fork locations, full gourmet breakfasts each morning, a wonderful dinner for two at a choice of several of the region’s finest dining establishments, as well as a high tea lunch for two at one of the North Fork’s most popular lunch locales
Holiday Spirits takes place once a month and is reasonably priced at $439 per person (with single and corporate rates available, as well as optional add-ons).
| various B&Bs and wineries on the North Fork | For more information about Holiday Spirits, contact Clay Sauer at 631-477-0654 or info@stirlinghousebandb.com OR visit www.holidayspirits.org. |
| Weekends, February 14 - March 22 Afternoons | LONG ISLAND WINTERFEST - JAZZ ON THE VINE!
The 2009 Long Island Winterfest will once again feature free jazz performances at East End wineries on weekend afternoons.
The calendar for “JAZZ ON THE VINE - 2009” has been extended to six weekends, Saturday, February 14 through Sunday, March 22.
The 2009 program is being organized by the Long Island Wine Council, the East End Arts Council, Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Workforce Housing, the Long Island Convention and Visitors Bureau, American Express and WLIU Radio.
The organizers already have jazz musicians and groups participating again after last year, but any local jazz musicians interested in joining the program should go to the Festival website (liwnterfest.com) to register. | Multiple East End vineyards and restaurants | For more information, visit www.liwinterfest.com. |
| Friday-Sunday, March 13-15 | HOLIDAY SPIRITS FOOD & WINE GETAWAY. A two-night/three-day package includes accommodations at the finest B&Bs on the North Fork of Long Island, a fun-filled day touring Wine Country with guided transportation, Four wonderful tastings with winery owners, a wine and cheese pairing at exclusive North Fork locations, full gourmet breakfasts each morning, a wonderful dinner for two at a choice of several of the region’s finest dining establishments, as well as a high tea lunch for two at one of the North Fork’s most popular lunch locales
Holiday Spirits takes place once a month and is reasonably priced at $439 per person (with single and corporate rates available, as well as optional add-ons).
| various B&Bs and wineries on the North Fork | For more information about Holiday Spirits, contact Clay Sauer at 631-477-0654 or info@stirlinghousebandb.com OR visit www.holidayspirits.org. |
| Friday-Sunday, April 10-12 | HOLIDAY SPIRITS FOOD & WINE GETAWAY. A two-night/three-day package includes accommodations at the finest B&Bs on the North Fork of Long Island, a fun-filled day touring Wine Country with guided transportation, Four wonderful tastings with winery owners, a wine and cheese pairing at exclusive North Fork locations, full gourmet breakfasts each morning, a wonderful dinner for two at a choice of several of the region’s finest dining establishments, as well as a high tea lunch for two at one of the North Fork’s most popular lunch locales
Holiday Spirits takes place once a month and is reasonably priced at $439 per person (with single and corporate rates available, as well as optional add-ons).
| various B&Bs and wineries on the North Fork | For more information about Holiday Spirits, contact Clay Sauer at 631-477-0654 or info@stirlinghousebandb.com OR visit www.holidayspirits.org. |
| Thursday-Sunday, April 23-26, May 28-31, June 11-14, July 13-16, & August 10-13 | VINE TIME FOOD AND WINE EVENT 2009 DATES
The recession is proving to be quite real to vacationers so a group of East End hospitality businesses have banded together to form VineTime - the perfect food and wine getaway. The goal of VineTime is to provide Tri-state area and Massachusetts travelers with a value added vacation for those who prefer to keep their travel closer to home.
A three-night/four-day package includes accommodations at the finest B&Bs on the North Fork of Long Island, a fun-filled day touring Wine Country with guided transportation, Four educational meetings with winery owners via vineyard walks, tours and of course tastings, a wine and cheese pairing at Greenport’s hottest new wine bar, full gourmet breakfasts each morning, and two dinners for two at a choice of several of the region’s finest dining establishments.
Vine Time takes place once a month and is reasonably priced at $599-$659 per person (with single and corporate rates available, as well as optional add-ons).
| various B&Bs, wineries and restaurants on the North Fork | For more information about Vine Time, contact Clay Sauer at 631- 477-0654 or info@stirlinghousebandb.com OR visit www.longislandvinetime.com. |
