Seedling Farm

There is plenty to see and taste here, and farmer Pete will give us a good look around. Our tour includes unusual varieties of fruits including loganberries, medlars, paw paw and blood peaches plus many types of apples which are made into fresh-pressed cider and vinegar. Pete is a big fan of OITF. We sometimes see him across the country at other events, standing out in someone else’s field. A few years back Pete came to an OITF Napa Valley event at Julie Johnston’s Tres Sabores Winery. This year, we will bring Julie and her wines out to Michigan where she will pour some of her favorites. Our guest chef Max Robbins has been taking his own inspiration from Napa as he opens The Oakville Grill and Cellar in Chicago. There, he focuses the rotating menu on different wineries from California, pairing selected wines with modern Midwestern cuisine.