Jason Sandford
Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.
Here’s the info, from eatwriteretreat.com:
Destination Learning
Our weekend will offer an insider’s tour of Asheville, NC, one of the most vibrant food scenes in the country. From the Biltmore Estate to farm tours, from artisanal food workshops and tastings to dining events at some of the hottest Asheville venues, our attendees will experience the best of Asheville’s food culture. As always, this Eat Write Retreat event is all-inclusive, providing delicious dining events, outstanding professional development, memorable culinary excursions and luxury accommodations rolled into the price of registration.
Itinerary*
Friday, November 11
Biltmore Estate – Guided Tour
Biltmore, Lioncrest – Wine Dinner and introduction
Saturday, November 12
Early Girl Eatery – breakfast
Hickory Nut Gap Farm – tour
The Market Place Restaurant and Lounge – farm-to-table lunch and beer pairing, featuring Highland Brewing and Hickory Nut Gap Farm
Chocolate Exploration – French Broad Chocolate Lounge
Table-to-Table (Progressive Dinner) – Grove Arcade
Sunday, November 13
Farm tour (TBA)
Tapas lunch – Curate
*itinerary subject to change.
Experts-in-Residence
Our professional artists, Jael McHenry and Jennifer Callahan will travel with us the entire weekend, offering in-the-field guidance, insight and feedback in the disciplines of writing and food photography. As a Social Media Strategist for Edelman–one of the largest PR firms in the world–Jessi Langsen will join us to give perspective from the public relations world. Each expert will be available throughout the weekend for discussion, networking and education, with “working” lunches and dinners to reinforce skills and concepts.
