The GOODS from Hester Creek Estate Winery

Oliver, BC | Get to know garlic all over again at the third annual Garlic Festival, to be held Saturday, Oct. 4, from 11am to 4pm at Hester Creek Estate Winery near Oliver.

A member of the onion family, there are hundreds of varieties of garlic used widely around the globe for both culinary and medicinal purposes. Find out all about it when local growers share their aromatic wares at Hester Creek’s Garlic Fest. Held in conjunction with the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival, the festival features samples and sales of garlic and other local products; wine and food pairings from Hester Creek and Terrafina Restaurant; live, local entertainment; and much more.

Admission is by donation to the Farm to Table Lunch Program at nearby Oliver elementary school. Twice a week between October and May, students are treated to lunch made with ingredients from local farms, including plenty of fresh, seasonal vegetables. “It’s a terrific program, one that we’re very proud to support,” says Mark Sheridan, General Manager of Hester Creek Estate Winery. “It promotes the use of ingredients from our local producers as well as healthy eating. It also helps raise awareness in the next generation of Okanagan Hester Creek Estate Winery is located at 877 Road 8, in Oliver, B.C. Visit Hestercreek.com for more information about the winery, about dining at Terrafina at Hester Creek and about the Third Annual Garlic Festival.

DETAILS

877 Road 8 (PO Box 1605) | Oliver, BC V0H 1T0
Telephone: 250-498-4435 or Toll Free 1-866-498-4435
Web: www.hestercreek.com | Facebook | Twitter

GALLERY

The People

Owner – Curt Garland
General Manager – Mark Sheridan
Winemaker – Robert Summers

About Hester Creek Estate Winery

Hester Creek Estate Winery is situated within some of British Columbia’s oldest vineyards in the bountiful Golden Mile region. The 95-acre, Mediterranean-influenced grounds, winery, and guest Villa evoke an old-world sense of tranquility. Discover winemaker Rob Summers’ fresh, lively wines that truly convey the extraordinary place where they were grown. Relax on the patio among the vines, browse in the wine shop or dine at Tuscan inspired, Terrafina. The Hester Creek guest centre offers tutored tastings, food and wine pairings, live music and BBQ lunches in the summer and cooking classes throughout the year. Having a private dining room, a private Tuscan patio and a demonstration kitchen all built for 12-14 guests, this is the perfect place for you next intimate gathering. Visit one of the world’s most recent and exciting wine discoveries. The South Okanagan Valley’s Golden Mile Bench and Hester Creek await guests’ arrival.