April 10, 2010

THANKS!

The 2010 Gorge Wine Growers' Celebration for Hospice of the Gorge was a GREAT success! The event sold out, and everyone who attended had a terrific time.

Special Thanks

We so appreciate the wonderful contributions of the wine growers, the generosity of those who donated auction items, the many people who volunteered to help, and of course, those of you who attended. Thank you!

Photos

Click to see photos of all the fun happenings at the 2010 event: Gorge Winegrower's Celebration for Hospice photo gallery.

More than 20 Gorge Appelation Wineries Participating!

Both wine enthusiasts and supporters of Hospice are sure to have a great evening!

A Premier Wine-Tasting Event

The annual Gorge Winegrowers’ Celebration for Hospice is the premier wine tasting event in the Columbia River Gorge. Produced by the Columbia Gorge Winegrower's Association, the event features wines grown and made in the area, and offers participants a delightful evening of wine tasting, dining, music, shopping and mingling with the winemakers.

Click to see pictures of the 2009 Gorge Winegrowers Celebration for Hospice.

The Culmination of Gorge Wine Week

The 2010 Gorge Winegrower's Celebration for Hospice will be held in April, and is the culminating event for "Gorge Wine Week," where participants can enjoy a world of wines in 40 miles. Events that are part of Gorge Wine Week include:

April 5: Portland Grand Tasting Event, where Portlandians get a chance to taste Columbia Gorge wines and preview the Passport Weekend
April 9 - 11: Passport Weekend, where participants can get exclusive offers from dozens of wineries throughout the Columbia River Gorge
April 10: Gorge Winegrower's Celebration for Hospice, where participants can enjoy a fabulous night of wine tasting, food, auctions and entertainment in one of the most beautiful locations in the Gorge

How Hospice Benefits

Proceeds from the Gorge Winegrower's Celebration are donated to Hospice of The Gorge, a non-profit hospice serving eight counties in Oregon and Washington. Funds go directly toward the cost of care for patients without insurance or other means to pay for needed hospice services. Examples of costs covered include include costs associated with physicians, nurses, hospice aides, medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and respite care for family members.

In past years, proceeds have also been used to support a children’s grief support group that has been overwhelmingly successful in serving children, ages 6-12 throughout the Columbia River Gorge service area.

Details & Tickets

The Gorge Winegrower's Celebration for Hospice will take place in Hood River, in a hotel that overlooks the magnificent Columbia River Gorge.

When: Saturday, April 10, 5:30 - 9:30pm
Where: The Gorge Room at the Best Western Hood River Inn

Gorge Wine Celebration Tickets

Winegrowers Tickets for the Gorge Wine Celebration for Hospice are only $50 each, and include:

An evening of wine tasting with more than 20 local wineries
An ultra-special silent auction
The opportunity to bid on large format and library wines
A seated dinner with courses paired with local wines
"How-to choose and drink wine" talks by a certified somnelier
An exciting Live Auction with exclusive packages put together by the wineries, winegrowers and businesses of the Columbia Gorge.

Get Your Tickets Now!

Tickets are available at Columbia Gorge wineries, Hospice of The Gorge offices and online at ColumbiaGorgeWine.com. Passport ticket holders receive a special discount on Celebration tickets (see below).

Get your tickets online now: Columbia Gorge Wine Growers Association
Call or email Susan Frost at Hospice of the Gorge
- sfrost@hospiceofthegorge.org
- 541-387-6449
Call or email Autumn Woods at Columbia Gorge Winegrowers
- info@colmbiagorgewine.com
- 541-386-5893

Other Wine Week Events

Discounts on the Celebration are available depending on other "Week of Wine" activities you might want to participate in. Possibilities are as follows: