(photo: President Kathy Malone (left) and vice president Jacquie Carlson of the Naramata Bench Winery Association toast the second-place finish by the Okanagan Valley wine areas in the USA Today Reader’s Choice for Best Wine Region. The winning area was Alentejo, … [Read more...] about Okanagan Wins 2nd Best Wine Region in the World to Visit!
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Farm Report Fall 2014
The colours of fall represent that special time at Covert Farms when all of our fields are in full production. With all the abundance of vegetables available, the fall is time for us to preserve the bounty of the fields. In our preservation kitchen we have started crocks … [Read more...] about Farm Report Fall 2014
What to do when the media comes calling
Over the spring and summer I have been on both sides of media tours to wineries in a couple of different countries, having both been a guest, and hosting several media folks out and about to experience our region. There are few things I’ve noticed, no matter where I’ve been … [Read more...] about What to do when the media comes calling
Farm Report Summer 2014
Summer is here and the farm is in full swing. Our planning and preparation are now being put to the test as we execute the ideas that were easy to strategize about in February, but are not always so simple to apply in June. The first sign that spring is turning to summer is when … [Read more...] about Farm Report Summer 2014
Astrolabe Musik Theatre & Turning Point Ensemble present The Lake / n-ha-a-itk
Pictured: L-R: Heather Pawsey, soprano; Artistic Director, Astrolabe Musik Theatre; singing the role of Susan Allison. Delphine Derickson, elder, linguist, teacher and singer, Westbank First Nation. Photo: darrenhull.com A world premiere 60 Years in the … [Read more...] about Astrolabe Musik Theatre & Turning Point Ensemble present The Lake / n-ha-a-itk