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, food, and travel writer, restaurant and beverage consultant, drinks educator, and event host and speaker. He writes the Wines of the Week column for forbes.com, as well as other wine- and spirits-focused articles and commentaries; contributes to Food & Wine digital; and is a contributing writer for John Mariani's Virtual Gourmet, among others. He has contributed to JancisRobinson.com and Whisky Advocate print and digital, created wine lists and beverage programs for some of the Philadelphia region’s top restaurants and for three dinners at New York’s James Beard House, hosts beverage-focused events around the United States for corporate and private clients, and has traveled to nearly 50 countries to explore their culture and cuisine for his work. He was recognized three times by the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association’s Keystone Awards for his ongoing food and drink coverage for Philadelphia Weekly, for which he was restaurant critic and beverage columnist for over five years, and was awarded a fellowship to the prestigious Symposium for Professional Wine Writers in Napa, California in 2019.
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.
