Sessions Saturday Ride

Explore the incredible biodiversity of the South Okanagan with the Osoyoos Desert Centre’s 2026 Nature Talks Series. From snakes and butterflies to burrowing owls, native plants, food webs, and fire ecology, each presentation features knowledgeable experts sharing fascinating insights into the region’s unique wildlife, ecosystems, and conservation efforts.

Kick back in our garden, sip your favourite River Stone wines, and enjoy performances by some of our favourite local musicians while a rotating food truck keeps the good eats coming.

Learn from our researchers at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory (DRAO) as they share their expertise on astronomy and technology.

These experiences are complimentary with first come, first served seating. They take place on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 and we have charcuterie options on hand

Kate Twa’s original adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream returns to the South Okanagan this July, presented by Tempest Theatre. The play follows Shakespeare’s working-class characters as they refuse the comic subplot they were assigned and take on the entire Dream, only to find that the story they claimed has more to say about their own lives than they counted on. The performances are physical, funny, and fearless, and with only eighty seats per show, the audience is close enough to feel like they’re inside the story rather than watching it.

It is the perfect piece of a summer weekend to relax in the sun while enjoying the briny deliciousness of fresh oysters, paired with a perfect glass of wine on the Sonora Room Patio.