Discover Naramata

04/11/2024

As we slide into fall/winter mode - or what we like to call Cozy Season in Naramata 🫶 - there are so many fun happenings along the Naramata Bench over the coming weeks. ✨

Come on out for a scenic drive or a cycle along the KVR and see and do all the things - and at the same time support our amazing local businesses along the bench ❤️🍷🍺🥃☕️ 🥘

02/11/2024

Experience the seasonal beauty of Naramata Bench Winterfest on November 22nd and 23rd from 3 to 7pm. Join us for exclusive winery, cidery, and distillery tastings set against a backdrop of dazzling Christmas lights and decorations. Enjoy special events and unique holiday shopping. Warm up by the fir...

01/11/2024

It’s Friday aka Friday-yay!! 😍

Time to get outside and explore all that Naramata has to offer. 🌄🌌🌠

Plan your next Naramata adventure via the link in our bio ⬆️

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24/10/2024

It’s almost the weekend and there’s lots of fun happening the Naramata Bench! 🎃 🍷 🪴 🍬 👻 🎵

Come check it out! 🚗

22/10/2024

Stunning fall colours and blue skies on the Naramata Bench ☀️ 🍂 🍁🍷 🍺

Come on out for a drive, a taste, a coffee, a bite, a hike, a stroll or a bike - it’s such a magical time of year on the Naramata Bench 🐌 😍

18/10/2024

Come get cozy on the Naramata Bench this weekend 🍷

The drive along the Bench is stunning with an impressive display of fall colours in the vineyards and orchards, and the tasting rooms are warm and inviting. It’s the perfect time to stock up on your festive season wines 🍷 🔥

18/10/2024

Mark your calendars!

The most magical night of the year in Naramata is drawing closer!! 💚⭐️

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6th from 4pm - 7pm join us in the Village for the 4th Annual Naramata Slow Outdoor Winter Market 🐌🎄💫

A European style market complete with all the activities and vendors to make you proud to shop, and gift, a little (or a lot) of 💚

Live music, warm and welcoming local shops, a fire pit to roast marshmallows, steaming cups of hot chocolate, delicious locally made treats, and our amazing farmers, artisans and crafters offering up the most thoughtful, practical, flavourful and beautiful creations that you could stuff a stocking with. And, of course, wine, beer, cider and spirit tastings to keep spirits bright.

Naramata community groups, downtown businesses and artisanal vendors will be on-site and open offering up a amazing selection of food and beverage options to keep your tummies full and your core warm ☕️ 🌭 🍔 🥤 🍲 🥟 🍵

Bring the whole family!!

17/10/2024

New on the blog - AUTUMN IN NARAMATA 🍂🍁

…Naramata has something for everyone all year long and Autumn, an unsung season itself, is now upon us. Shortening days and cooler evenings mean an annual sense of coziness has begun…

🍷 🍺 🥃 🥾 🚴‍♂️ 🛍️ 🍽️ 🐌 🌅 🌌

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15/10/2024

There’s so much happening on the Naramata Bench this fall. 🍷 🍺 🥃 🥘 🛍️ 🪴 🐖 🎃 🍭 Come check it out!

11/10/2024

It’s a great weekend to get out and enjoy some fall patio weather on the Naramata Bench! ☀️ 🍁 🍷 🥘

Enjoy perfect fall weather, lunch on a sunny patio 😎 and find that perfect bottle (or two) for your Thanksgiving celebrations. 🦃 🍾

For our friends from afar that can’t make it here this weekend, we hope you enjoy something delicious from the Naramata Bench in your glass 🍷 🥂

08/10/2024

Looking for some fun ‘off the beaten track’ fall activities? 🍁🐌🚶‍♂️

Check out the labyrinth, stroll through the and take a peek inside the 🐌seed exchange 💚

Download the and check out Discover Naramata’s Secret Gardens walking tour featuring the Permaculture Garden. 🌳 🌱

The Naramata Centre has long provided a space for spiritual retreat and reflection, intentional engagement and professional development. The Centre offers a wide variety of programs in music, the arts, health and well-being, leadership, social justice and spiritual nurture. Accommodations are also available. Open to people of all ages, Naramata Centre is an inclusive, welcoming place to connect and deepen in mind, body and spirit. Situated on 23 acres of land in the village of Naramata, the Centre provides an oasis for children, teens, adults, families and elders to play, relax, grow and be authentically themselves, supported in community.

The Naramata Permaculture Farm Garden is a community garden and public space in Naramata. The garden is located on the grounds of the Naramata Centre. Established in 2019, the garden is a community space to observe and learn from nature, grow healthy food and provide habitat for birds and other species. In addition to extensive vegetable gardens, the greenspace features grasslands and a food forest with native trees and shrubs.

Naramata Slow a non-profit dedicated to creating and celebrating Naramata’s unique community. The intersection of people and place is the heart of Naramata Slow. Our certification as one of only 235 Cittaslow International Communities, provides our guiding principles. Community is at the heart of Naramata Slow, whether that means facilitating the Farmers Market or organizing our Annual Harvest Supper we are committed to creating and nurturing the people of Naramata.

The Okanagan Seed Savers are a non profit society dedicated to help promote seed saving and seed saving education

04/10/2024

What’s happening this weekend…

In addition to all the fun events above, don’t forget to get out and enjoy this amazing fall weather, taste some wine, stop at a roadside stand, shop Naramata Village, take a cruise up to Chute Lake Lodge for lunch and a hike or an e-bike rental. The possibilities are endless 💚

While you’re here download a FREE Discover Naramata Audio Tour and hike, bike or cruise along the Naramata Bench, taking in the sites while learning fun facts and history of the area. There are 12 tours to choose from!

Tag us on your Naramata Bench adventures! 🍇 🍷 🍺 🍎 🚴 🚙 🛍️ 🐌

01/10/2024

There is nothing quite like fall in Naramata and this week is shaping up to be a beauty ☀️

Come Discover Naramata 🍁🍇🍷🍺

Visit www.discovernaramata.com to plan your Naramata adventure 🌟

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28/09/2024

So many fun things to do this fall on The Naramata Bench! 🍷 🍇 🍺 🥃 🍁 ☀️ 🪴 🥔

27/09/2024

So many fun things to do this fall on the Naramata Bench! 🍷🍇🥃🍁🌼🪴🍺🥔

25/09/2024

Today’s the day!! The last Farmers Market of 2024.

Come on down to Manitou from 4-6:30 pm to hug your farmer, maker, baker, beekeeper, wine maker, brewer, distiller, musician or local food producer!

Thank you to everyone that came out to support the market in 2024. Supporting our local farmers and businesses has been more important than ever in 2024 and all of us at Naramata Slow appreciate the overwhelming support of our community market 💚🐌🌻✨🍏🫛🫑🌶️🧄🧀🥕🌽🥬🥒🍅🍒🍐🫐🍷🍺🥃🍫🥗🌯🌮🍨🍿🍔🍟

See you at the 2024 Holiday Market on December 6th!! 🎄

23/09/2024

New LOCAL SPOTLIGHT on the blog today!

What brings you joy?

Friendly faces, perhaps? How about a sense of community? Or maybe events? Landscapes? Ease of getting around? Delicious food? I know…a mouthful of approachable wine in the sun with your favourite furry friend, taking in stunning views while being tempted by the aromas of mouthwatering food being cooked not far from where you parked your bike. Sound too good to be true? Well, you’re in luck because it is true, and it’s oh so good!

READ MORE about this favourite local Naramata spot JoieFarm Winery
https://discovernaramata.com/blog1/2mw87jz9h8yytne6xss92kr36fg7b3-ppjg7-2ne3f-4b6zr



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20/09/2024

FRIDAY NIGHT FLIGHTS 🍷✨ NEW MEMBERS ADDED!

Tonight kicks off the first round of Friday Night Flights here on the Naramata Bench!

What’s it all about?

From 5:00pm - 7:00pm every Friday through the shoulder season, we’re throwing it back to the old-school style tasting experience! Wine tastings at the bar, casual vibes and reimbursement of your tasting fee with the purchase of a bottle. We can’t think of a better way to kick off your weekend!

Participating Members:

🍷 Hillside Winery
🍷 Four Shadows Vineyard & Winery
🍷 Deep Roots Winery
🍷 Little Engine Wines
🍷 Tightrope Winery
🍷 Moraine Estate Winery
🍷 Serendipity Winery
🍷Three Sisters Winery
🍷Chain Reaction Winery
🥃 Maple Leaf Spirits Inc

No reservations required. Grab a friend and come join us on the Bench!