There are many things we love about fall at the Lake House and we especially look forward to serving Papa Ray’s Apple Pies! Handmade using only their own apples with the best crust ever! Allenholm Farm is located in South Hero. They have a small farm store featuring both their own and other great VT products as well as a small animal petting paddock. Maple Creamies too! Stop in and check them out when you are visting the Champlain Islands.
Raspberry Mojitos in August
Bev & Sheryl going above and beyond the call of duty; being forced to test the first batch of a specially requested raspberry mojito for a wedding in early August. Fortunately, Russ (in background) & Sue were still hard at work! Garnished with fresh raspberries & mint, they proved to be delicious & just gorgeous to boot!
We are currently working on a menu for the evening of Friday, October 23 featuring the wines of Antinori Vineyards with Bill O’Connor of Baker Distributing. Antinori Vineyards have been in operation since the end of the the 14th Century and offer wines that show why!
The menu to be posted in the next couple weeks will feature local produce & cheeses, prepared with a Tuscan twist. $65 per person includes 5 courses paired with outstanding Tuscan wines! Please call 802.372.5024 for reservations.
Located North of the Lake House in Alburgh, on the shores of Lake Champlain, Lake’s End Dairy makes great goat cheeses using exclusively their own milk….delicious!
Joanne also makes her own chocolates that could make great wedding favors for the less humid months (May, September & October).
Visit their shop which is open 10 Am – 7 Pm, mid June through Labor Day.
Wilson taking a break from his prep work to catch up with Russell & Rusty DeWees during the Champlain Island Chamber of Commerce’s Dinner on Thursday, May 28.
In addition to the 25 – 30 Vermont Weddings and numerous non-profit retreats here at the Grand Isle Lake House, we always host at least two wine tasting dinners for the public; usually one in May and another in October.
The kitchen team (Russ, Phil & myself) always enjoys preparing these dinners as we are completely free to develop our own creations outside the bounds of a predetermined menu. This free reign gives us fabulous opportunities to both call up old favorites and to try new preparations…constantly expanding our reportoire of options for our individually custom designed wedding menus!
Approximately 55 guests from the Champlain Islands community joined us for a 5 course meal paired with wines from Argentina & Chile. We had lots of familar faces that are loyal wine dinner attendees as well as some new folks that we hope will be returning in the future. Both the wines and menu (listed below) were met with rave reviews!
We have not yet planned our next dinner, other than anticipating sometime in October, so we would love to hear any suggestions for themes that potential guests might be interested in! We would also be happy to add you to our mailing list if you would like to be informed of future public events. Just send me an email: Sheryl Eddy
Santa Rita Reserva Sauvignon Blanc
Shrimp with Salsa Chilena
Pannotia Torrontes
Green Apples, Honey Toasted Pepitas & Lakes End Chevre over Baby Greens
Root: 1 Chardonnay
Sea Bass in Parsley Broth with Hazelnuts
Don Miguel Gascon Argentina Malbec
Montgras Carmenere Reserva
Grilled Lamb with Mint Salsa Verde
Sweet Potato Polenta
Santa Rita Medalla Real Cabernet Sauvignon
Fresh Fruit & Gore~Dawn~Zola
Dried Cherry & Chile Brownies
Our neighbors Patty & Gary Sundberg make great homemade ice cream & sorbets right here in the Champlain Islands! We often serve their award winning products at our weekday retreats as well as rehearsal dinners and Vermont weddings. Try their unique flavors & style at several local & regional restaurants or pick up a pint (or two) at several area stores!
Photography by: Andy Duback, Jan Tyler, Shayne Lynn, Dennis & Ellen Curran