
Backyard Farm Winemaker Dinner Series – At Phantom Creek Estates
Featuring Chef Chris Van Hooydonk of Backyard Farm
We are delighted to invite you to our 2026 Backyard Farm Winemaker Dinner Series—a collection of five intimate, four-course dining experiences hosted at Phantom Creek Estates throughout the year.
Celebrated for his farm-driven philosophy and refined, seasonal cuisine, Chris Van Hooydonk returns to the estate to create thoughtfully composed menus that showcase local ingredients at their peak. Each dinner is expertly paired with Phantom Creek Estates wines, with selections curated to elevate the dialogue between vineyard and kitchen.
Guests will enjoy an immersive evening of food, wine, and storytelling, set within the elegant surroundings of the estate, with insights shared by our winemaking team throughout the experience.
Now Open for Booking
Guests may reserve any one—or all, of the following Winemaker Dinners in the Backyard Farm Series:
March 27, 2026
May 9, 2026
July 4, 2026
October 30, 2026
December 12, 2026
Event Details (per dinner)
🕕 6:00 p.m.
🍽 Four-course paired dinner
💲 $225 per guest
🔞 19+ event
Wine Club Preferred Pricing
Wine Club members receive preferred pricing for the member and one guest. To ensure this is applied correctly, please contact Tess at wineclub@phantomcreekestates.com for assistance with your reservation.
Dress Code
Business casual, or as elevated as you wish—this is your excuse to dress up if you’d like!
Seating is limited for each date. We look forward to welcoming you back to the estate throughout the year for this special culinary collaboration.
If you or any member of your party have dietary needs, restrictions, or food allergies, please let us know in advance so our culinary team may accommodate where possible. For assistance, contact wineclub@phantomcreekestates.com or concierge@phantomcreekestates.com or call 250.498.8367
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