6:00 pm

DAY ONE - Friday, April 4, 2008

Check in

Reception and tasting at retreat site.  Includes wine, hors d’oeuvres, and of course, chocolate.  Get to know your fellow participants in a relaxed and tasty meet and greet.

Fireplace Talk, All About Fish Talk

       The after-dinner fireplace chats are a special bonus of this get-away-from-routine weekend!

8:00-9:00 am

DAY TWO - Saturday, April 5, 2008

Breakfast at retreat site.

9:00 am

Tour of Sweeter Song Farm in Cedar, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm.  Hosts: Judy Reinhardt and Jim Schwantes.

Visit and lunch at Kejara's Bridge Restaurant in Lake Leelanau.

Visit to Carlson's Fisheries, Leland / Fishtown.  Bill and Clay Carlson are the fourth and fifth generations of family fishermen working from Leland.  The Carlson’s commitment to their local community in preserving the Fishtown dock and waterfront, and the quality of their fresh fish, make theirs a sustainable food story. 

Cooking class and dinner with

Nancy Krcek Allen, food writer, chef, and teacher.  Relax, cook, and sip with friends over tasty treats at the retreat site.

Kitchen Talk, All About Fish

Relax with friends at the fireplace. . .

Fireplace Talk, All About Organic Wines

8:00-9:00 am

DAY THREE - Sunday, April 6, 2008

Breakfast at retreat site

Visit to Leland Cherry Co. for cherry tasting and tour. 

Lunch with Chef Perry Harmon at Aspen House B&B. 

Kitchen Talk, All About Cherries

Thanks to chefs, farmers.