Culinary Travel - Sample Itinerary
Your Group is welcome to schedule a custom package. Choose from Half Day Events, Full Day, two or Three Day Adventures, with full immersion into Inland Cuisine of North Central Washington. Let us know your dates info@gourmetcider.com
Day 1
12:00 Arrival in Apple Country for lunch
Welcome to Apple Country Gift Shoppe ...A delightful lunch served in our Apple Room, on the patio with fountains & Flowers, or creekside; Enjoy a delightful Orchard Salad, Chicken wrap with Apricots, Fresh Fruit, & Beverage...Follows the fruits in season.
1:00 Afternoon in Orchard- Cherry/Peach/Asian Pear/Apple fruit focus (seasonal)
Exclusive opportunity to observe the harvest of Cherry, Peach, Pears or Apples...follow the clover covered pathways beneath the boughs laden with fruit. Hayride may be included. Relax on the wooden fruit bins, and find unique photo opportunities overlooking the beautiful valley. Explore tree to table subjects as you wander with your knowledgeable guide through the outdoor orchards & fruit packing facility.
4:00 Afternoon Revival Snack
Fresh Apple Pie will be prepared just for you with coffee to revive your senses from explorations.
6:30-8:00 PM Lady Blush Dinner
Apple Country Cuisine at its very best..Chef created to feature food in season.
Lodging @ Boutique Bed & Breakfast or Country Hideaway
Day 2
9:00 Breakfast
10:00 Lady Blush Cider Mill Tour & Tasting
Age old tradition of small batches lovingly made , the amazing aroma of cider pressed from tree ripened fruit. Samples will be served of special Lady Blush Artisan Cider.lunch
12:00 Fresh Herbs & Edibe Flowers are perfectly matched by chefs choice for soup & sandwich lunch combination
1:00 Mystery activity...could be rafting, fishing, biking, kayaking...painting or cooking class...
3:00 Chocolate Affair...An Afternoon of Delight
A special chocolate event...perfect for celebrating the flowers and sun. Delightful tartlets, chocolate fondue, freshly dipped fruits, & more.
5:00 Evening Farmer Market…choose dinner ingredients
7:00 Romantic & Restful Candlelight Dinner
Sample Menu:
Grilled Free Range Chicken w/Apple Chutney
Farmer Fresh Garden Vegetable Medley
Jasmine Rice w/ Fresh Herbs
Local green salad, fresh Basil, artisan cheese, & cider vinaigrette
(menus will vary and reflect the season)
Lodging @ Boutique Bed & Breakfast, or Country Hideaway
Day 3
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Make & Take Heirloom Apple Butter with fresh bread;its the best! or Bike Devils Gulch
1:00 Apple Country Lunch
2:00 Listen to Live Music
**We love to showcase our region, contact us to make reservations in Apple Country for your group.
info@washingtonapplecountry.com 509-782-3564