Experience exciting and educational events at The Lodge at Woodloch, featuring inspirational and motivational guest speakers, available to elevate your consciousness and personal awareness. Diverse opportunities are offered to discover a greater understanding of life, love, self, spirituality, health, music, healing, the environment, and our world.
From Friday, November 28, 2025 to Saturday, November 29, 2025 November 28, 2025 November 29, 2025 The Lodge at Woodloch
Brian Freedman, Wine, Spirits, Food, & Travel Writer
November 28th - 29th
Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; restaurant, beverage, and sustainability consultant; wine and spirits educator; and event host and speaker. He is a regular contributor to Food & Wine, Forbes.com, and Whisky Advocate, and a staff writer and taster for JamesSuckling.com, for which he reviews more than 300 wines each month. Brian has contributed to Napa Magazine, The Tasting Panel, Travel + Leisure online, Departures, Wine Enthusiast, The Bourbon Review, and more. His first book, “Crushed: How A Changing Climate Is Altering the Way We Drink,” was published in hardback in 2022 and paperback in 2024. Shortly after its initial release, “Crushed” became one of the top-selling wine books on Amazon. Publishers Weekly praised it as “a must-read,” and The New York Times recommended it to help readers understand how climate change is impacting the world of wine. He has consulted for restaurants on their beverage programs, hosts in-person and virtual wine and spirits events for corporate and private clients around the country, and has traveled to nearly 60 countries and territories around the world, and extensively throughout the United States, to experience the food, drink, and culture for his work.
Friday, November 28th
Climate Change and Wine* ($)
8:30pm
Explore how a changing climate is reshaping the world of wine in ways you can taste. In this engaging session with wine and spirits educator, Brian Freedman, we’ll go beyond discussion to experience the impact firsthand, sampling a curated selection of wines from across the globe that reflect these evolving conditions. Discover how shifting temperatures, unpredictable weather patterns, and changing growing regions are influencing flavors, styles, and winemaking traditions. Guests must be at least 21 years of age to participate. The cost is $35 per person.
Saturday, November 29th
A Guided Tour of American Whiskey* ($)
4:00pm
Join Brian Freedman, and journey through the rich and diverse world of American whiskey, from the bold character of bourbon and spice of rye to the smooth complexity of wheated whiskeys and the emerging craft of American single malts. In this immersive tasting experience, we’ll explore the history, traditions, and innovations that make the U.S. one of the most exciting whiskey-producing regions in the world—one sip at a time. Guests must be at least 21 years of age to participate. The cost is $35 per person.
*Please sign-up for these activities with our Spa Concierge.
