From the smiling guests in Santa hats to alpine snacks to Chef Josh serving the table and the endless conversations and laughter throughout the night, we were simply delighted to be a part of such a wonderful evening to finish off our your of gathering. It was a joy to bring it home here, in our new home state of Maine!

We lucked out with a perfectly stunning day, weather-wise, and a wonderful group of guests to gather around the table. After a welcome cocktail and tasting room tour, we walked up the hill to a the barn full of barrels of aging whisky, where the table was set outside the open doors of the cask room. The entire area smelled like whiskey due to the legendary “angel’s share” of evaporated spirit hanging in the autumn air.

We ended up back in the historic barn for Supper, with creamsicle-striped tablecloths and tiny flowers bubbling over the edges of their vases. We got to enjoy some spectacular views of the grounds (and the ocean nearby) while sipping on Delola Spritzes before gathering together for an amazing, locally-focused Supper paired with Suzor Wines. Despite all the changes, our original inspiration carried through to a wonderful evening — down to some incredible seafood towers based on Danielle’s inspiration board. The gathering was convivial and warm, a celebration of the beauty of springtime on the coast!