Golden Oak enticed residents with 4 events at Summerhouse to pique the palate. An intimate experience inspired by the 19th Annual EPCOT® International Food and Wine Festival, the series at Summerhouse began September 20, 2014 and ran until October 25, 2014. It mirrored the 53-day food and wine event at EPCOT® on a smaller, more private scale and offered residents a full range of foodie experiences — including wine pairings, beer tastings and book signings.

The Summerhouse events kicked off on September 20, 2014 with a stunning presentation by Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson and a Grand Marnier Brand Ambassador. Select pours of wine and Grand Marnier liqueur were paired with dainty delectables created by Markham's culinary team, including seared duck breast with fennel, orange-glazed pork belly and a finale of mocha cake, creamsicle ice cream and fig puree.

October 10, 2014 brought Executive Brewmaster James Emmerson and Founder and CEO Irene Firmat all the way from Full Sail Brewing Company in Hood River, Oregon. Residents enjoyed a delicious selection from the microbrewery where Full Sail Brewing Company hand-crafts all of their beers, using hops and barley from trusted local farms and water from a spring on Mount Hood.

On October 17, 2014 Regional Brand Manager Mary Joli showcased elegant, classic wines from Willamette Valley Vineyards. Also based in Oregon, Willamette Valley Vineyards hand-grows its fruit on unique terroir that is similar to the red clay found in Burgundy, France.

Celebration was in order on October 25, 2014 at Summerhouse when a Veuve Clicquot Brand Ambassador presented pairings of champagne and petite portions created by Markham's.

Once Golden Oak residents experienced all that was offered in this array of culinary affairs, they were equipped to create pairings of wine, beer or champagne with homemade tasty tidbits for a fine feast.