Green Drinks at Bishop’s Lodge

Fri Jul 23rd, 2010 - 5:30pm to 10:00pm

Bishop’s Lodge

1297 Bishop’s Lodge Road

GREEN DRINKS AT BISHOP’S LODGE

You’re invited to a Green Drinks Pool Party at Bishop’s Lodge Resort & Spa, 1297 Bishop’s Lodge Road, Friday, July 23, for an organic and fun summer event you won’t forget. Join this self-sustaining Green Drinks crowd, who knows how to live their values without forgetting to live it up!

Guest speaker Holly Roach is the owner of Green Production Resource, a business she created to “supply knowledge, products and equipment to lessen the impact of film and event production on the planet” and specifically in New Mexico. We also hope to introduce the film industry folks to Santa Fe’s local business owners and community that can help supply them with their film location needs.

Bishop’s Lodge has preserved the history and the property that was founded in 1853 by a young French missionary priest, Jean Baptiste Lamy. The Lodge’s seasonal rituals and sustainability measures are dedicated to preserving the heritage, beauty and traditions of that land and our planet. Learn more at the pre-Green Drinks tour of the grounds of Bishop’s Lodge featuring their water reclamation and treatment system that has been in place for around 50 years. This closed-loop, recycled water system includes waterfalls and fish-ponds. An heirloom garden was recently planted—a cross-section of tomatoes, squash, corn, herbs and more, bringing back the seeds made famous in the 1916 World Fair. Visit the fruit orchards—apricot, apple, plum, walnut, crabapple—with the rarest, heirloom cuttings that were brought over from France in the 1890’s. Check out the new vineyard with cuttings from a 100-year old vine.

Speaking of wine, cocktail hour will begin at 6:30, and Bishop’s Lodge will offer their own label of wines, a selection of locally brewed beers, their infused vodkas and more. At 7:00 pm, we begin with a brief presentation from Santa Fe Alliance, Bishop’s Lodge and guest speaker Holly Roach. Bishop’s Lodge is dedicated to supporting local growers and is a proud participant of the SF Alliance’s Farm to Restaurant project. They will share freshly prepared appetizers poolside OR head up to the terrace and enjoy a three-course prix fixe meal from Las Fuentes Restaurant. (See menu below)

Entrance and poolside food is free but the drinks, restaurant dinner and tips are not covered, so please plan on supporting Bishop’s Lodge wonderful hospitality. To make reservations for the dinner at Las Fuentes, please call 819-4031.

James Maldonado Trio, a funky jazz trio, will be playing from 6-9. www.Maldonadobass.com.

Bishop’s Lodge Resort & Spa is provides lodging, spa facilities, first-class dining, horseback riding, and special events, even Green Weddings! Check out their website at www.bishopslodge.com.

Green Drinks passed app menu at the pool

Smoke Artichoke Mousse on toasted rye cracker

Tequila Cured Salmon on open face fortune cookie

Talus wind Lamb Skewer with red chile honey glaze

Artisan cheese platter

Vegetable Platter with Green Chile Yogurt Ranch Dip

3 Course Dinners at Las Fuentes – $19.95 per person (tax and gratuity NOT included)

To make reservations for the dinner at Las Fuentes, please call 819-4031.

First Course

Roasted Beet Carpaccio with Organic Arugula and Radish Sprouts

Reduced Apple Balsamic Vinegar

Second Course

Choice of:

Red Chile Honey Glazed Leg of Lamb

Farmers market potato gratin and Calabacitas

Or

Local Mushroom Napoleon

Blackened Onion Reduction and Sautéed Bok Choy

Dessert

Mexican Chocolate Tostada