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02.14.16 [The Perfect Pair Valentine Dinner]

2/21/2016

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A sold out dinner once again! 82 guests, 1 table of 8 - 1 table of 6 - 3 tables for 4 - and 28 tables set for 2...  We got to pair up with Chef Jeni and Co. for the 3rd year! 
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Jenna, our Events Coordinator, got to meet up with Chef Jeni to perfect the menu with wine pairings a few days prior to the event. Chef Jeni decided on an "Around the World" theme to the menu. 

getting set up.

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the setting.

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seven courses around the world

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Chef Jeni took our tastebuds around the world... I want to go back!!! The pairings were perfect and the food to die for.
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The Calico Crew pouring for the Perfect Pair.
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the amazing chef jeni and co team for the night! thank you for a perfect evening!!
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Serving up the Intermezzo; limoncello sorbet

photo booth.

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SPARKLE // NYE 2015

1/11/2016

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I love it all. The decorating. The last minute details. Dressing up. The people. The amazing food and wine. The complete chaos of the countdown. Champagne. Ball drop. Confetti. Everywhere. Love. It. All. Thank you for another amazing night!

The Year of the Big Balloons

The Feast with CJ Callaway's

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Photo Booth Moments

Pop. Fizz. Clink. This is how we bring it in.

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3...2...1...

 "And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been." 
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CELEBRATE HARVEST [[farm to table dinner with k restaurant]]

12/4/2015

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06.18.15 // Lobster Boil

6/26/2015

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We hosted our first ever Lobster Boil Thursday, June 18th in the vineyard under the pergola! We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful evening to dine in the vines... Uncle Ed's Specialty Meats and Catering was there boiling the shrimp, potatoes, sweet corn, and lobster right on site while Billy Lurken was on the guitar helping to create the perfect atmosphere for relaxation and some great conversation. The meal was perfectly paired to our, yet to be released, 2013 Traminette-crisp, citrus and floral. We are definitely looking forward to having a lobster boil as an annual celebration of summer! 
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Taste the Vintage 2014 • Club Calico Journey Barrel Tasting

5/3/2015

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Will explaining the barreling process to the Club Calico Journey members that made it out for the Vintage 2014 Barrel Tasting!
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Enjoying hors d'oeuvres paired to each pour from the barrel by The Riviera. We tasted vintage 2014 Marquette, Frontenac, Deebo and Chambourcin. All tasting scrumptious! Expect the 2014 vintage reds in the bottle by August 2015!
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Members coming out of the barrel room to experience the Chamboucin vertical tasting of years, 2011, 2012, 2013, and the 2014 in the tasting room paired to a mixed berry tart by The Riviera.
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Chambourcin vertical tasting flight. Vintages 2011-2014.
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The mixed berry tart.
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Gift for our members that made it to the Vintage 2014 tasting! Thank you to all of our members!!
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02.14.15 {THE PERFECT PAIR VALENTINE DINNER 2015}

2/26/2015

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Our Valentine's Day couldn't have been any sweeter thanks to the lovely couples, families and friends that chose to celebrate love with us at Calico Skies Winery, February 14, 2015! 22 tables for 2, 6 tables of 4 and 1 table of 8 all glowing with candles, pink carnations, baby's breath and balloons and love.

[the pairing]

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Chef Jeni & Co. is lead by Jeni Thomas a South Dakota native. Jeni came to Sioux Falls, SD to attend Augustana College after growing up in Webster, SD. While attending college she worked for a local caterer and began her interest in catering. In 2001 Jeni and her husband Jeff launched Chef Jeni & Co. (chefjeni.com)

We love the creative menus that Chef Jeni designs. All to make that perfect bite! Her staff made for a flawless evening of dining while we carefully paired our wines to Chef Jeni's menu... finishing each bite in pure bliss.

[the prep]

The theme was pink and "sweet"! Precious carnations trimmed each guest's gold charger atop a white doily while balloons and Baby's Breath added to the magic. We also crafted a love coupon at each setting for something to take home.  A glass for white wine, a glass for red wine and a sugar rimmed champagne glass awaited each guest.

[the details]

[the seven course spread]

I did not get a picture of every course this year, unfortunately, but each one was splendid! Our guests sat down to a glass of champagne to start the evening off while enjoying each others company and being serenaded by Elisabeth Hunstad and Matt Hastad, our musicians for the evening. 
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[the moments]

Cheers to another amazing Perfect Pair Valentine Dinner! Thank you to all of the sweethearts, family and friends who attended this year. We hope you made some magical memories and that we can be a part of future celebrations! Thank you to Chef Jeni & Company and Elisabeth Hunstad and Matt Hastad for helping to make the night unlike any other Valentine experience out there. <3
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SPARKLE 2015 · NYE CELEBRATION

1/24/2015

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cheers to 2015!

Another spectacular NYE celebration is in the books! Thank you to all who came out to help make it so special! No confetti popper spared and no champagne bottle left to pop, Calico Skies party goers, we know how to ring in the new year... 

We pray you have all had an amazing start to 2015! Thank you for letting us be a part of your journey and you being a part of ours... 

pre-party... {the finishing touches}

menu...

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the party...

Some of the fabulous moments from our Sparkle 2015 Photo Booth!
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR PHOTO BOOTH MOMENTS!
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{Acoustics for Angels} 12.17.14

1/10/2015

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a remembrance and fundraising concert
wednesday, december 17th 2014

We were contacted to put on a concert in dedication to the daughter of Jessica and Adam Weischedel, Edith Auburn of Sioux Falls, SD. On the morning of October 28, 2014, Jessica and Adam went into labor on her due date. An emergency c-section was needed and Jess awoke to her sweet daughter born asleep. The doctors weren't able to resuscitate her and she passed before she took her first breath. Edith Auburn was born 6 lbs 15 oz. 20 inches long with a head full of dark beautiful hair. 

Adam reached out to us to see if we would be available to host an intimate acoustic show in Edith's name as a benefit for the, Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Organization. The NILMDTS organizations is committed to assisting parents and families experiencing early infant loss. NILMDTS connects families with voluteer photographers who donate the gift of infant remembrance photography.

SPECIAL GUESTS

Dr. Moran...Director of Catholic Family Services & Director and Founder of the Center for Grieving and Loss, Sioux Falls.

Amy Daws...Author of Chasing Hope...A Mother’s story of Loss
Heartbreak, and the miracle of Hope.

Emily Eggebraaten...Representitive of the Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Organization and owner of Emily Eggebraaten 
Photography. emilyeggebraatenphotography.com

THE MUSIC
chris champion
chrischampionguitar.com
childbloom guitar ensemble of sioux falls
guitarsiouxfalls.com
geoff gunderson + amy ellsworth
geoffgunderson.com
elisabeth hunstad + matt hastad
elisabethhunstad.com
allen goodroad
goodroadband.com
union grove pickers
facebook.com/uniongrovepickers

MENU BY CHEF DOMINIQUE
HORS D’OEUVRES
to be served upon arrival

chicken and spinach strudels...chicken and spinach blended with cheeses, dill and parsley rolled in phyllo.

beef wellington...tender beef topped with pepperjack cheese wrapped inside a crispy puff pastry.

vegetable platter...roasted fresh string beans, sweet potatoes, asparagus, baby red potatoes and grilled yellow squash accompanied by cherry tomatoes, carrots,  and celery. served with a creamy honey herb dip.

smoked salmon...smoked salmon sliced and served with crackers lemons, onions, cream cheese and capers.

hot crab dip...crabmeat with artichoke puree and cream served with toasted baguettes and gourmet crackers.

cuban chicken con queso dip...pulled chicken simmered in black beans, tomatoes, peppers, onions, fresh cilantro and a blend of white cheeses. served with tortilla chips.

provolone pesto torte...layers of pesto and sun-dried tomato cream cheese inside provolone cheese. served with pita bread.

DESSERT
chocolate decadence...triple chocolate triangles drizzled with white chocolate then topped with a fresh raspberry.

STAGE DONATED BY CAROLAN RENTAL, SIOUX FALLS
carolanrental.com

We want to thank everyone who came out to the Acoustics for Angels concert! It was such a beautiful evening filled with so many talented musicians and amazing guests. We had a fantastic turnout at 146 guests and musicians who all helped raise $1,100 for the NILMDTS Org. We would also like to thank special guests, Dr. Moran (Director of Catholic Family Services as well as the Director and Founder of the Center for Grieving and Loss), Amy Daws (Author of Chasing Hope, a Mother's story of Loss, Heartbreak, and the miracle of Hope), and Emily Eggebraaten (Emily Eggebraaten Photography and representative of the Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep organization), Chef Dominique's Catering and Banquet Facility for the amazing food and service, and Carolan Rental & N-Flatable Fun for donating the stage. So many inspiring people were involved in this event, thank you!
 
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remembrance tree.
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A WALK IN THE CLOUDS - A CLUB CALICO JOURNEY EVENT

8/29/2014

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Mystery Dinner Theater // Death at Duck Dynasty // 03-07-14

7/24/2014

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