Held at Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites, this event is unique, interactive, and extraordinary! Get eye to eye with Defiance the bald eagle or give Argo the wolf ambassador a scratch as you learn his species’ story of survival. More than a dozen animal ambassadors will be on site for this wildlife experience. This remarkable experience will create memories that will last a lifetime! Plus, the evening directly supports the animals who live at Wildlife Images and come into our clinic for care. A DELICIOUSLY GOOD CAUSE… Sip delicious fine wines and beers from local wineries and breweries while enjoying an abundance of unique savories & sweets prepared by Ashland Hill’s Executive Chef. As each pairing in revealed enjoy an up-close encounter with an Animal Ambassador. INTERACTIVE & EDUCATIONAL… Make friends with North American wildlife in up-close and personal encounters. You’ll hear the individual stories of bald eagles, golden eagles, wolves, owls, badgers, skunks, and others as they became resident Animal Ambassadors at Wildlife Images, told by Executive Director Dave Siddon and the Ambassadors’ handlers. EXCITING & ENTERTAINING… Enjoy an evening of live background music and dancing after the signature cocktail is served! Bring your sweetheart and take her on the dance floor under the tinkling lights. This is a 21+ event. We respectfully ask that guests under 21 take advantage of the other events offered year round at Wildlife Images. Where: Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites 2525 Ashland St, Ashland, OR 97520 All-Inclusive Ticket Price: (No live auction or paddle raise. Your ticket directly supports the animals who call Wildlife Images home and who come into our clinic.) EARLY BIRD PRICING! Save $25 per ticket until October 8th! $100 – Non-Members $90-Members After October 8th: $125 – Non-Members (Get your membership now to save on this event and many more!) $115 – Members (Check your email for the Member-Only Discount Code to this event or call 541-476-0222.) Sponsorships are available for this event. Support wildlife, connect with the community and get lots of added benefits! Please contact our Development Department at 541-476-0222 to support Wildlife Images at the premiere event in Jackson County. Want to join us as a winery, brewery, or distillery partner? Contact Erin Maxson at erinm@wildlifeimages.org. This is one event that is fun for you too! You and your staff will be featured next to our Animal Ambassadors all night! Thank you for our Premiere Partners – Kriselle Cellars, Paschal Winery and Vineyard, Slagle Creek Winery, Valley View Winery, RAM Restaurant & Brewery – Medford, Crescendo Spirits, Cliff Creek Cellars at the Vineyard

Our first wine dinner of 2020 features Awen Winecraft. 1st Course Pickled Seafood and Crab salad with scallops, calamari, mixed greens, white beans, fried capers, potato, olives, preserved lemon and white balsamic vinaigrette 2018 Albarino 2nd Course Grilled sea bass with Provencal style vegetables, basil oil 2018 Vermentino 3rd Course Grilled Quail, confited and smoked tomato and carrot salad, mustard greens, cherry gastrique, pickled mustard seeds 2017 Sangiovese 4rd Course Braised lamb necks, squash gnocchi, wild mushrooms, poached cherries, hazelnut gremolata 2016 Malbec 5th Course Curated cheese plate from Oregon Cheese Cave accompanied by chef’s choice bites 2017 Inspirational Blend

February is Culinary Month in Ashland including the popular, Ashland Restaurant Week promotion (Monday, February 3rd – Sunday, February 9th, 2020). Throughout February: enjoy restaurant specials culinary events explore award-winning wineries amazing theatre getaway packages and more! Book your trip or stay-cation today! When participating, guests will have a chance to enter to win a gift certificate from one of the participating restaurants AND… one lucky person will win the GRAND PRIZE, a Culinary Basket including wine, chocolate, local gift certificates and more! And remember, each time you dine or participate, you can submit an additional entry form. And . . . Share your photos with us for additional chances to win by using the following hashtags: #AshlandCulinaryMonth (required to be entered) ​#AshlandRestaurantWeek ​#TravelAshland Photo Tags: ​@TravelAshland / @AshlandChamberOregon Click here for a complete list of specials, classes, happy hours, special events and to download your entry form (which includes all entry information). Eat, drink and dine like a local during Ashland Culinary Month! NOTE: Event conclusion is 2/28/20 (Facebook won’t let us extend it past a two-week window)

Join us for a very special evening of exquisite wine and food, featuring cheese from the award-winning Rogue Creamery, winner of the World’s Best Cheese Award! We’re closing down the restaurant for this exclusive event. Enjoy four unforgettable courses each paired with handcrafted Trium wines from the Rogue Valley. Hear from Vintner & Owner, Anthony Corallo as he shares the story of each wine. An evening of culinary adventure awaits as our Executive Chef Franco Console walks you through his exclusive menu. VIEW MENU & RESERVE (by reservation only) ashlandspringshotel.com/larks-uncorked/

Join us for the release of our latest wines, and take advantage of discount buys on release day.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Get ready for an epic weekend of chocolate! Taste mouthwatering creations by chocolatiers from all over the West Coast, select Oregon wine makers, brew masters, pastry chefs, and cheese artisans. Learn about the beautiful craft of chocolate making, enjoy workshops, chef demos, and exciting competition throughout the weekend. Don’t miss Charlie’s Chocolate 5K Run/Walk and Chocolate Sunday Brunch. Fun for the whole family! Overnight Oregon Chocolate Festival Packages available: oregonchocolatefestival.com/oregon-chocolate-festival-overnight-package/

Experience Ashland’s culinary event of the year, and the official kickoff to the 16th Oregon Chocolate Festival. Savor a multi-course chocolate inspired menu paired with the best Oregon wines. A must for all who love chocolate and wine.

It’s not a celebration without a chocolate-themed feast at the Oregon Chocolate Festival! For our 16th year we’ve prepared a Chocolate Sunday Brunch Buffet that will wow your sugary taste buds! Venue: Stardust Lounge – Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites (home of the festival).

It’s a 101 on barrel tasting! Get up close and personal with winemakers Vince Vidrine of Irvine & Roberts Vineyards and Kiley Evans of 2Hawk Vineyard and Winery as they guide you through the nuances of wine straight from the barrel. It’s a unique, rare experience where you’ll learn the importance of the wine aging process and what to expect on your palate when it is thieved from the barrel. From amateur to expert, this class will prepare any wine enthusiast to bid like a pro on wine futures at the Founder’s Barrel Auction.