Date/Time
9/7/2018
9/8/2018
9/12/2018
9/14/2018
9/15/2018
9/19/2018
9/21/2018
9/22/2018
9/26/2018
9/28/2018
9/29/2018
10/3/2018
10/5/2018
10/6/2018
10/10/2018
10/12/2018
10/13/2018
10/27/2018
10/31/2018
11/2/2018
11/3/2018
11/7/2018
11/9/2018
11/10/2018
11/14/2018
11/16/2018
11/17/2018
11/21/2018
11/23/2018
11/24/2018
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern
9/8/2018
9/12/2018
9/14/2018
9/15/2018
9/19/2018
9/21/2018
9/22/2018
9/26/2018
9/28/2018
9/29/2018
10/3/2018
10/5/2018
10/6/2018
10/10/2018
10/12/2018
10/13/2018
10/27/2018
10/31/2018
11/2/2018
11/3/2018
11/7/2018
11/9/2018
11/10/2018
11/14/2018
11/16/2018
11/17/2018
11/21/2018
11/23/2018
11/24/2018
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern
Event Description
This tour leaves the private dock of the Tides Inn, a Virginia tradition since 1947. Learn about Virginia River Realm’s oyster industry, oyster ecology and tools of the harvest, then accompany a traditional watermen by boat for a 1 hour harvest excursion. After the voyage, watch shucking demos and learn the art of pairing oysters with sauces and wine. It is an amazing experience and no two are alike.
Example Agenda:
9:00 am: Arrival and Coffee at the Tides Inn
9:15-10:00 am: Short lecture on the Virginia Oyster
Aquaculture and Native Harvesting
History of the Comeback Story of the Virginia Oyster
Environmental benefits of the Oyster Industry
Tools of the Trade
10:00 am-12:00 pm: Trip with a Working Virginia Waterman
Reef Education
Tonging demonstration
Dredging demonstration
12:00 pm-1 :00 pm: Oyster Roast and culinary demonstrations by Tides Inn Chef staff
Buying and Preparation of Oysters
The Art of Shucking Oysters
Oyster Sauces and Dishes.
Wine pairings (2 types of wines)
*Maximum 6 people, weather permitting. Offered every Wednesday, Friday & Saturday from Sept. 7 to Nov. 24
For reservations or for more information, please call.
$185/person, $155 per person for a party of 6
Example Agenda:
9:00 am: Arrival and Coffee at the Tides Inn
9:15-10:00 am: Short lecture on the Virginia Oyster
Aquaculture and Native Harvesting
History of the Comeback Story of the Virginia Oyster
Environmental benefits of the Oyster Industry
Tools of the Trade
10:00 am-12:00 pm: Trip with a Working Virginia Waterman
Reef Education
Tonging demonstration
Dredging demonstration
12:00 pm-1 :00 pm: Oyster Roast and culinary demonstrations by Tides Inn Chef staff
Buying and Preparation of Oysters
The Art of Shucking Oysters
Oyster Sauces and Dishes.
Wine pairings (2 types of wines)
*Maximum 6 people, weather permitting. Offered every Wednesday, Friday & Saturday from Sept. 7 to Nov. 24
For reservations or for more information, please call.
$185/person, $155 per person for a party of 6
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