Destination Austin : Wine + Dine Texas Hill Country Tour

A gourmet coffee truck-fueled “All aboard!” kicks off this Texas Hill Country culinary jaunt through the rolling hills just one hour west of Austin, Texas. Attendees are asked to arrive and gather around the vintage-inspired, rolling dispenser-of-goodness as it delivers a morning blast of coffee or tea in the form of hand-steamed cappuccinos, blended frappuccinos or even just a cup o’ joe – straight up.

As the touring bus leaves the downtown Hilton, a guide begins to relay the best-kept-secret about Texas. As it turns out, around the turn of the century, Texas’ horticultural heartiness played a major part in saving the entire French wine industry. And the story goes on . . . .

“Foodies” around the globe have arrived at the first destination to experience the “character” simply referred to as Mr. Olive. As a dubbed “olivoligist,” this heartfelt lecturer has crafted the most enchanting way to communicate the knowledge and passion he has for growing olives, creating olive oil and originating olive-based recipes. This humor infused experience wraps up as the attendees enjoy a light lunch that includes locally sourced foods – all accompanied with a variety of olive oils.

Guests leave the hilltop orchard and soon find themselves arriving at a charming Texas Hill Country vineyard and winery. This afternoon’s tour features a picturesque vineyard stroll, Texas Hill Country wine tastings, historical insights and the opportunity for shopping (coolers provided for perishables).

As the afternoon winds down, guests arrive at the final tour destination – an architecturally delightful “ranch” that features a beautifully appointed and art-filled Italian-esque lodge, slate swimming pool and rolling walking paths. Greeted by cold drinks, assorted cheese trays and fresh towels, guests are welcomed into the lodge for a quick introduction to the chef and a glimpse of the beautifully arranged, locally-sourced foods that have inspired the evening meal. Guests are then escorted to the pool area where the most pressing decision before dinner is a refreshing dip, an idyllic hammock nap under a mighty Texas oak, or an afternoon walk through the gentle hills.

In the early evening, the chef invites the attendees to a full-service outdoor dinner under the Texas sky (rain plan pavilion also available). This true farm-to-table experience features only Texas Hill Country sourced components including meat, vegetables, cheeses, breads, wines and micro-brews.

After the slow dine, guests load for departure. Each is provided a beautifully wrapped dessert to-go box that includes the chef’s recipes as well as miniature bottles of olive oil and red wine.

The CLINK Details:

• Tours available to groups of #12 – #250
  
• Customized itineraries provided.
• Full day program (half day with variation available)
• Great for: birthdays, executive groups, conference excursions, women’s groups, supperclubs
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One Response to “Destination Austin : Wine + Dine Texas Hill Country Tour”

1. Jesse Theo says:

   September 24, 2011 at 10:51 am

   A topic close to my heart numerous thanks, i’ve been thinking about about this subject for some time.