Wine Camp

Many, many visitors to Wine Country on the East End purchased a raffle ticket to win a Wine Camp experience...
Congratulations to our winners, Donna and Tim Jahn!!

The organizers behind the popular Wine Camp program teamed with local wineries to support a program very important to local vineyard managers, winemakers and owners; the Viticulture Program at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County. This program, headed by Alice Wise, Viticulturist for CCE Suffolk since 1991, conducts applied research and educational programs for the Long Island wine industry.

In an effort to support the wine family on the east end and the community of businesses in the area that thrive on visitors to the wineries, the Wine Camp Team announced a special fundraiser. This fundraiser provided an opportunity for the entire community to work together.

Many of our wineries and vineyard friends have asked if they could contribute more to the cause. The answer is absolutely! Call us anytime. And thank you all...


WINE CAMP...Finally a Camp for Adults!
Join us for Wine Camp in 2010...the wait is worth it

Learn, relax, taste, experience...
An incredible value at $899 per person

April 22-25
June 3-6
July 19-22

*You will learn about the history of our fabulous wine region at Paumanok Vineyards
*Blend wine with Eric Fry, winemaker at Lenz
*Learn the chemistry of winemaking with Greg Gove at Peconic Bay...yes it can be fun!
*Taste wine with all of our winery partners
*Experience the winemakers cellar with Kelly Urbanik, Winemaker at Bedell Cellars
*Be part of the seasonal work underway
*Learn about sustainable vineyard management at Jamesport Vineyards
*Create food & wine pairings at Castello di Borghese...a very special evening
*Understand Long Island's unique terroir
*The evolution of wine making in the region
and of course the beauty and tranquility of the beautiful North Fork of Long Island.

The price for this once in a lifetime experience is just $899.00 per person, based on double occupancy.

A vacation and life experience, Wine Camp is a three night, four-day package that includes everything...
-All interactive Wine Camp learning sessions, private wine tastings and ‘behind the scenes’ experiences with winery owners and winemakers. Wine Camp provides a fun environment to learn, while enjoying wonderful wine and terrific food in an absolutely beautiful setting.
-Dinner the first evening at the newest culinary destination in the area, The North Fork Table
-Sensational breakfasts each morning
-Al fresco lunch in the vineyards
-An elegant ‘Food and Wine’ Pairing event at Castello di Borghese, hosted by owners
Ann Marie and Marco Borghese
-Premier accommodations for three evenings at The Harvest Inn
-Each wine camp couple will also take home a case of wine (12 bottles of local wine)
-Free time to visit other local wineries, or explore the regions villages and beaches
-And a few other surprises for wine camp attendees along the way!
And for the first time as we enter our 6th Year...transportation is provided as part of your package, no extra charge!
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About Wine Camp:
Learn, relax, taste, experience--the ultimate food and wine experience
Wine Campers work with the winemakers and winery owners and become part of the vineyard management and wine making process like no other guests to the region. Wine Camp takes away the mystery of wine by letting participants interact directly with highly successful winemakers and vineyard owners who are passionate about their wines and can communicate the art of wine making in layperson terms. Participants will leave with a new comfort level and a deeper knowledge of wine to share with friends wherever they go.


The program is a food and wine lover’s dream that focuses on the bounty of this beautiful region from the farms to the vines to the sea.
The North Fork Table and Inn, one of the newest members of the Wine Camp Team, has been featured in Wine Spectator, Food & Wine, and Gourmet magazine to name a few. Tracy Sutton of Cookies and Quilts Catering provides lunches. Tracy, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America focuses on local and fresh ingredients for her always-popular lunches. And breakfasts are a delicious way to start each day, prepared personally by the chef-owners and hosts.

Steve Biscari-Amaral and Lia Fallon, of Black Tie Catering are the Executive Chefs for the food and wine pairing event on the final evening, always a highlight with wine campers.

(*Special rates for singles and groups available also)
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Special notes from recent wine camp attendees...
"We just attended Wine Camp and stayed at the Harvest Inn, which if you are fortunate enough to book early and enjoy, is simply part of the experience. The owners started wine camp, and they are unbelievable with their attention to detail and love of the area. Although we can not agree on one favorite event, the finale at Castello di Borghese was shall we say, terrific, wonderful and beautiful! Marco and Ann Marie Borghese could be the best hosts that we have ever met. Our final dinner was a fantastic experience, a beautiful way to end wine camp. Steve, their chef is very talented...the CdB wines are extraordinary and we hug ourselves that we were fortunate enough to be part of it. It was 'the' best, don't ever change the final event. Hopefully everyone will be able to experience the Harvest Inn as well."

"This is a behind the scenes opportunity that we have never experienced before with any wine event that we participated in...this isn't just tasting wine, you become part of the process. Our recommendation is to stay at the Harvest Inn because it is beautiful, gorgeous actually...the owners will spoil you and the Inn is within walking distance to so many of the vineyards--then kick back--smell the fresh air and learn!"

"Rob and I had an exceptional and unforgettable wine country experience...the vineyard experiences were top notch and so intimate. I chose this trip for my husband because he was the one who held the fantasy of owning and running a vineyard...our breakfast, lunches and dinners were delicious, abundant and creative. We loved our dinner at Scrimshaw, a night on our own, and then our private catered event at Borghese. I would say that this Wine Country experience is a must for all wine enthusiasts, people who love fine dining and wine pairing, people looking for an adventure in learning and so many others. Please feel free to use us as a reference for people who haven't yet had the pleasure."

"Greg, the winemaker at Peconic Bay was simply wonderful, we learned so much--his wines are incredible"

"Go to wine country, meet Eric Fry at Lenz and enjoy with bread and cheese--you are incredible Eric, thank you!"

"...what an experience. We are bringing two other couples to a wine camp next year, this was simply the best time, so well managed, and the food...the wine...the best!"

"...we picked grapes. we were actually part of the harvest this was an unbelievable experience"

"...this experience was informative, fascinating and exhilarating, whether you're a novice or expert on wine. Wine Camp, the most fun you can have with your clothes on!!"

“If you know nothing (about wine), come and learn. If you know everything, or think you do, come and learn more.”

“We lived in California for ten years and spent a lot of time in Sonoma Valley. We doubted this could be much different from the programs we attended there. How wrong we were!”

“An eclectic experience that blends the science of winemaking with the practicality of everyday enjoyment of the finished product.

If you haven't seen the press coverage in your local newspaper, please contact us so we can provide you with all the details!

Please contact us today at (631) 765-9412 for more information and reservations.





















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