Wine in the Woods: Wine tasting fundraiser gives a taste of Arts in Nature Festival
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On August 10, 2012, Nature Consortium will host Wine in the Woods, an evening of wine tasting and festivities at Camp Long in West Seattle. The event will feature wine from local Washington wineries, appetizers and desserts, performances, art installations, campfire, and a silent auction. Proceeds from Wine in the Woods will help fund the Arts in Nature Festival, a community event celebrating local and unique music, art, and performance among the woods of Seattle’s only camp ground. Nature Consortium has hosted the festival nearly every year since 1998 featuring artists like Trimpin, Hey Marseilles, Northwest Dance Syndrome, and Hollow Earth Radio. The nonprofit announced in February that there would be no Arts in Nature Festival this year. “We have decided to take a break from the Festival in 2012 so that we can work towards producing an annual event that is both successful and sustainable on a long-term basis,” states a letter from Nancy Whitock, Executive Director of Nature Consortium and founder of the festival. Those missing the Arts in Nature Festival this year can get a taste of the festival at Wine in the Woods. In addition to wine tasting, Wine in the Woods will feature performances and installations by previous Arts in Nature Festival artists. There will also be an opportunity to donate directly to the Arts in Nature Festival and other NatureC programs. After sunset, follow illuminaria on a trail through the forest to a campfire and desserts. The Arts in Nature theme embodies the spirit of Nature Consortium. Since 1998 the organization has worked to create and celebrate community through art and nature, especially in West Seattle. In addition to the Arts in Nature Festival, Nature Consortium works with community members to restore the West Duwamish Greenbelt, a large forest near the Delridge neighborhood, and provides free art classes to youth throughout Seattle. Wine in the Woods is sponsored by Seattle Parks & Recreation, Long Provincial Vietnamese Restaurant, and Steven & Lisa Brown. Beer lovers are also encouraged to attend the Clips of Faith Beer & Film Tour on July 27 at Gas Works Park, as proceeds from that event will go to Nature Consortium as well. To purchase tickets for Wine in the Woods or to become a sponsor, visit www.naturec.org. Event information:Wine in the Woods |
 Photo by Terry Schmidbauer |
