Young Coverts honoured as young farmers
Shelly and Gene Covert, (pictured at right) are winners of the B.C./Yukon Outstanding Young Farmer Program for 2010. The couple are the proprietors of Covert Organic Farm & Vineyards in Oliver. Presenting them with their award are Canadian Outstanding Young Farmer vice-president Derek Janzen (left) and B.C. Minister of Agriculture and Lands Steve Thomson.
By Jennifer Schell – Kelowna Capital News
Feel like taking a break from your busy life? The Off the Beaten Path Organic Dinner, with Dunham & Froese Estate Winery, sounds like a perfect solution.
Located on the stunning 600 acres at Covert Organic Farm & Vineyards in Oliver, you will be wowed with a five-course organic dinner paired with Dunham & Froese’s fabulous library and new release wines that were created in a sustainable, responsible method.
Your evening will begin with a personal tour of the farm where you will learn about the Covert legacy and the evolution of their family farm celebrating 50 years.
Be amazed at the incredible topography including the glacial terrace and incredible view of McIntyre Bluff next to the vineyard and winery—a 500-metre high wall of granitic gneiss streaked with thin layers of quartz and other mineral veins.
Following that, you will be led through a private winery tour and tasting with award winning winemaker Kirby Froese before you sit down to the wine-paired feast.
Hosted by the lovely proprietors, Gene and Shelly Covert and Kirby and Crystal Froese, this is sure to be a magical event.
Off the Beaten Path Organic Dinner: May 1, $129 per person. Get your tickets early. www.dunhamfroese.ca 250-498-WINE (9463).
While you are there, you can congratulate Gene and Shelly Covert for being the winners of the 2010 B.C./Yukon Outstanding Young Farmer Program. Way to go Gene and Shelly—you are truly inspiring, thank you for saving our planet