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 Saturday, November 1, 2025 to Sunday, November 30, 2025 November 1, 2025 November 30, 2025 The Lodge at Woodloch
Join us for a full month of culinary adventure that will excite your senses. All November long we will celebrate local food and wine makers, master distillers, and world-renowned food & beverage authors. We will showcase cuisines and culinary talent through wine tasting presentations, Chef-led Dinners, cocktail making classes, and drink specials, alongside activities like cooking demonstrations and live entertainment.
October 31st - November 1st
Galen Glen Vineyard & Winery
Friday, October 31st
Z is for Zweigelt* ($)
8:30pm
Join Erin for a deep dive into one of Galen Glen’s most intriguing varieties, Zweigelt, expressed in three distinct styles. In this engaging tasting, you’ll explore the newly released vintage of our: Traditional Method Rosé Sparkling Zweigelt, Dry Red Zweigelt, and Zweigelt Red Blend. We’ll compare these wines to Austrian counterparts to highlight stylistic traditions, terroir influences, and how Galen Glen’s vineyard expresses this grape in Pennsylvania. Erin will share insights into Zweigelt’s unique role at the winery, from vineyard decisions to winemaking techniques for each style. Whether you’re a long-time Zweigelt fan or discovering it for the first time, this class offers a one-of-a-kind chance to taste how this niche grape can take many forms and why we think it deserves more time in the spotlight. Cost is $25 per person. Guests must be at least 21 years of age to participate.
Saturday, November 1st
Light & Lively* ($)
3:00pm
Join Erin for a Master Class dedicated to low-alcohol wines – wines that bring vibrant acidity, delicate flavors, and refreshing drinkability. She will guide the class through a comparative tasting featuring Galen Glen wines alongside classic examples of low-alcohol styles, including Kabinett Riesling, Vinho Verde, and Prosecco. Through this tasting, Erin will discuss the factors that contribute to lower alcohol levels – from grape variety and climate to winemaking techniques like arrested fermentation and carbonation. Whether you’re looking for a lighter option or simply curious about these lively, nuanced wines, this class is the perfect way to explore the beauty of balance in the bottle. Cost is $25 per person. Guests must be at least 21 years of age to participate.
November 3rd - 9th
Women & Wine
Celebrate the Women of Woodloch with six nights of wine, food, and spirits from women-owned or women-led wineries, farms and distilleries. The week will be filled with Chef-led tasting dinners; presentations, and specials all led by our own Special Events Chef Kate Woehrle, The Wineslinger Leslie Britt, and her team. Yes...all women.
November 6th
Erika Jurden, Wine Educator
Whiskey Takeover with Dad's Hat Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey
Thursday, November 6th
Chef's Table Tasting Menu Dinner with Erika Jurden* ($)
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 $80 per person, which includes the wine pairing.
Bourbon, Whisk(e)y, and Rye...Oh My!* ($)
A Whiskey Takeover with Herman Mihalich from Dad's Hat Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey
8:30pm
They are all whisk(e)y, but the differences can be significant. Many generations’ worth of bad information and boozy stereotypes have resulted in a lot of misapprehensions about the “Water of Life”. Join our Spirit Guide, Amy, and Herman Mihalich, Whiskey Distiller and owner of the award-winning Pennsylvania distillery for a hands on, one-of-a-kind tasting. Guests must be at least 21 years of age to participate. Cost is $40 per person. *Pairing plate contains dairy and gluten, substitutions are not available.
November 9th - 15th
Chocolate Week
Wine & Chocolate Themed Classes / Martini Specials / Chocolate Dessert Specials / Hot Chocolate Bars / Chocolate Prizes for Bingo Night
Sunday, November 9th
Wine & Chocolate Tasting* ($)
8:30pm
Join our Baby Somm for an in depth look into the various characteristics of wine varietals from around the world and learn how they pair tastefully with delicious chocolates. The discussion is open to “experts” at all levels. Guests must be at least 21 years of age to participate. Cost is $35 per person. *Pairing plate contains dairy, nuts, and gluten, substitutions are not available.
Wednesday November 12th
Sweet Treat After Dinner Wine Pairing* ($)
8:30pm
Without a doubt, dessert wines help to enhance a good meal. The right pairing is essential for you to get the most out of it. However, you cannot just choose at random and hope for the best. Although there are no strict rules, the goal is to find harmony and balance in a mouthful. Join our Special guest Mike Riego and Kristin Shirtz owners of HB Wine Merchants for an hour of special, rare and unusual dessert wine from around the world, paired beautifully with TREEHouse made dessert bites as they take you on a sweet treat adventure.
Saturday, November 15th
Wine & Chocolate Tasting* ($)
3:00pm
Join our Sommelier for an in depth look into the various characteristics of wine varietals from around the world and learn how they pair tastefully with delicious chocolates. The discussion is open to “experts” at all levels. Guests must be at least 21 years of age to participate. Cost is $35 per person. *Pairing plate contains dairy, nuts, and gluten, substitutions are not available.
November 21st - 22nd
Johnny Livanos & Adriana Soley Livanos, Founders of Stray Dog Wild Gin
Saturday, November 22nd
Gin is In (Greek Style) ($)*
3:00pm
Forget everything you think you know about gin. And if you don’t drink gin, forget that, too. Born from the untamed countryside of Greece, where botanicals grow as wild as the spirit runs free, Stray Dog Original Wild Gin is an exceptionally smooth and complex gin made to be savored neat as much as mixed. Join our special guests Johnny and Adriana Livanos for an hour of DIY Gin & Tonics, using our own herbs from our Blackmore Farm, create your own special crafted cocktail. Guests must be at least 21 years of age to participate. Cost is $25 per person.
Greek Flair Chef's Table Tasting Menu Dinner* ($)
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 Greek-flair 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 will feature a story along with the pairing from Johnny Livanos, Greek Wine and Spirits Expert. OPAH!!! 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 $80 per person, which includes the wine pairing. Please speak with a Hostess prior to making a reservation if you have an allergy or dietary restriction.
November 28th - 29th
Brian Freedman, Wine, Spirits, Food, & Travel Writer
Friday, November 28th
Climate Change and Wine* ($)
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.
