An exclusive weekend event for club members.
2024 Club CRUSH Weekend
November 1-3, 2024
We are going BIG for this year’s Fall Release Party on the weekend of November 1-3, 2024. Of course, you’ll be tasting all of our newest wines and ciders and eating some delicious food. But, this year, you’re going to help us make the wine too! That’s right, we’ll be stomping grapes & bottling wine in and around a series of tastings. It all comes together with a special winemakers’ pairing dinner held in the RiverWalk Resort Grand Ballroom.
One ticket. Do everything!
Weekend tickets are only $199 pp for club members, their friends and family. When you check in for the weekend, you’ll get vouchers for everything and you get to choose when to use them (except for the winemakers’ dinner where we all eat together). Here’s what is included in your ticket:
- 1 Glass of Wine or Specialty Beverage (anytime) at Seven Birches Winery
- 1 Pre-Release Tasting (anytime) in the Birch Room.
- 1 Cider Tasting (anytime) at Rhythm Tap & Grille
Organized Winemaking Activities – Saturday:
- Grape Stomp in the new winery production room on the lower level (choose your timeslot).
- Bottling Activity – Includes 1 completed bottle per person to take home.
Dinner in the Ballroom – Saturday Night @ 7pm:
- 3-Course Winemakers’ Dinner (Saturday, 7pm)
FAQ’s
& more details
What is the itinerary for the Club CRUSH Weekend?
Friday, 11/1/24
12pm – 9pm ~ Rhythm Tap & Grille Open
1pm – 9pm ~ Seven Birches Tasting Room Open
7pm – 9pm ~ Check-in & Welcome Reception
Saturday, 11/2/24
12pm – 9pm ~ Rhythm Tap & Grille Open
12pm – 7pm ~ Seven Birches Tasting Room & Birch Room Open
1pm – 4pm ~ Winemaking activity timeslots (chosen at time of ticket purchase)
7pm – Winemakers’ Pairing Dinner
Sunday, 11/3/24
10am – 6pm – Traditional Club Release Pickup (those with a Fall release)
11am – 6pm ~ Seven Birches Tasting Room Open
12pm – 9pm ~ Rhythm Tap & Grille Open
Is there a room discount available at RiverWalk Resort at Loon Mountain (host venue)?
Yes, indeed!
FALLCRUSH is the promo code and will apply a 25% discount to reservations made for our event weekend. You can BOOK ONLINE or call 603-745-7500.
What's up with the "on your own" activities?
You’ve spoken, we listened.
In the past, we scheduled our weekend event activities at specific times throughout the day. But, many of you responded to our surveys indicating that you would prefer the events to be either closer together (so you are not wandering around for a while with nothing to do) or further apart (giving you more time in between activities to do something on your own).
This new format we are trying will allow you to choose what to do and when to do it.
- Maybe you want to get up Saturday morning and take a hike for the morning and not start the winery activities until the afternoon.
- Or, maybe you want to jump right into it and do all the activities early so you can take a nap before dinner.
- Or, space the activities out and take little walks in between.
It is now up to you.
When can we take advantage of the "on your own" activities?
You are welcome to enjoy any of the “on your own” tastings whenever Seven Birches Winery and Rhythm Tap & Grille are open. Keep in mind that you need to be at the winemaking activities at the timeslot you choose when buying your tickets and the Winemakers’ Dinner on Saturday night is at 7pm.
What do we need for the winemaking activities?
For the grape stomp, you need big feet. Just kidding. You will want to wear something that you don’t mind getting some grape stains on or pants that you can roll up the leg to your knees. We will supply nice hot water for you to wash your feet before and after you get into the bin and towels to dry your feet off.
For the bottling activity, you only need steady hands. You’ll be working your bottle of wine from empty to corked and labeled with the help of our winemaking staff. You really don’t need anything but your camera for this one.
Please make sure to arrive at the winery entrance (lower level, below the tasting room) at the timeslot that you chose when purchasing your tickets. You may also want to bring a sweater as the winery tends to be a bit chilly.
I'm buying more than 1 ticket. How do I select different meals (or timeslots)?
IF you are buying more than 1 ticket, then you will want to add each ticket and your choices to the shopping cart, one at a time.
- Set Quantity to “1” (one).
- Pick activity Timeslot.
- Choose Dinner Appetizer
- Choose Dinner Entree
- Click Red “Attend” button. This adds 1 person/ticket to your cart and returns you to the same ticket screen.
- Now, repeat the process with the 2nd person’s choices.
- Repeat steps for each additional ticket you are buying.
- Once you have all the tickets in the cart, click on your “Cart” in the top right corner to check out.
IF you get stuck, please call us. We can help. 603-745-7550
What is the menu for the winemakers' pairing dinner?
Appetizer Platter with wine pairing:
- Asparagus Risotto Balls ~ Sweet Pea Lemon Ricotta Puree
- Mediterranean Phyllo Cup
- Mini Beef Wellington ~ Crumbled Blue Cheese
Appetizer Platter (for gluten free guests and vegetarians):
- Asparagus Risotto Balls ~ Sweet Pea Lemon Ricotta Puree
- Mediterranean Skewer ~ Artichoke, Imported Olive, Mozzarella and Tomato
- Blue Cheese ~ Fig Drizzle
Entrees (your choice of one) with wine pairing:
- Red Wine Braised Boneless Short Rib ~ Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes ~ Roasted Root Vegetables (GF, contains dairy)
- Sautéed Chicken Breast with Rosemary Lemon Pinot Glaze ~Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes ~ Roasted Root Vegetables (GF, contains dairy)
- Ricotta Stuffed Gnocchi ~ Butternut Squash Ginger Cream Sauce (vegetarian, contains gluten and dairy)
Dessert with wine pairing:
- Flourless Chocolate Torte ~ Whipped Cream ~ Berry Drizzle (GF, contains dairy)
FOOD ALLERGIES: Please let us know in the comments when purchasing tickets if you have a food allergy and we will do our very best to accommodate it.
Can I change my food order for the winemakers' pairing dinner?
We have to get our final food order into the caterer 7 days prior to the event, so as long as it’s before October 25, 2024; yes, you can change your food order! Email [email protected] if you wish to do so.
What is the cancellation policy?
The event availability is limited, and our policy typically does not permit refunds. However, should we be able to successfully re-sell your ticket to an individual on our waiting list, we would be pleased to issue you a full refund.
What is the dress code for the winemakers' pairing dinner?
Business casual, no jeans and no shorts, please!