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Thursday, November 6, 2025 November 6, 2025 The Lodge at Woodloch
Erika Jurden, Wine Educator
November 6th
Erika Jurden is a New Jersey native wielding a passion for the wine industry. Her interest stemmed from her parents' love for food, wine, and storytelling. As the story goes; her zest for the wine industry began during childhood, with the bedtime stories her father created based on the book “Mr. Boston's Guide to Bartending.” Upon graduating from St. Joseph's University, Erika began her career in the restaurant industry and in promotional modeling. Utilizing the experience gained in these outlets, she joined the sales force at Capital Wine and Spirits. Furthering her education, Erika became a Certified Specialist of Wine from the Society of Wine Educators in 2009. Her passion for selling wine and telling stories, lead her to represent a plethora of wines from many iconic vineyards. She now enjoys sharing the stories about the Riboli Family Wines and their over 105 year-old winery. Her accomplishments gained her recognition, and in 2015 she was among the first Pennsylvanian area women in wine to be asked to join the prestigious Les Dames d'Escoffier - a group for the influential women leaders in food, fine beverage, and hospitality industries. When asked what her favorite bottle of wine is, she will tell you it is the one she gets to share.
Thursday, November 6th
Chef's Table Tasting Menu Dinner with Erika Jurden* ($)
6:30pm
It’s the place, the flavors, and the presentation all coming together in a symphony that makes the memory so strong. Join Chef Kate on a culinary journey through an 6-8-course tasting menu dinner in the Chef’s Kitchen. The evening begins in the Chakra Lounge with a signature cocktail followed by dinner in our cozy Chef’s Kitchen, which will feature unique weekly themes and ingredients from our own Blackmore Farm, local farms, and purveyors. Each course is accompanied by a wine pairing curated by Erika. The cozy setting offers friendly conversation to learn more about each dish including unique ingredients, cooking techniques, and best kept secrets. There is an up-charge of $80 per person, which includes the wine pairing.
*Please sign-up for this activity with our Spa Concierge.
