Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 2, 2004

Media contact:
Patricia Burns
Thompson Lloyd Communications
tel: 250 860 0907
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(Kelowna, BC) -- Kelowna Land & Orchard (KLO) celebrates their 100th Anniversary this year. The company will be hosting events throughout the year to commemorate the occasion, including a kick off celebration on June 11 - 13.

The excitement begins on Friday June 11, at our Bounty of the World Dinner, an exclusive Chilean and Okanagan food and wine extravaganza to be held at the Teahouse Restaurant. Our special guest will be Enrique Urrejola from Santiago, Chile. An extremely entertaining and knowledgeable individual, Urrejola is a principal of David del Curto, an initiative committed to furthering the country’s production of fruit, vegetables and wine. He sits on the Board of Directors of the Indomita Vineyard in Chile’s Casablanca Valley and has also held positions at Santa Rita and Carmen Vineyards.

"They've been growing apples in Chile for over 400 years," says Richard Bullock. "We've been growing them for 100. I think we could stand to learn a thing or two from their research. I have been travelling to Chile for the past several years and have learned a great deal from visiting orchards and vineyards with Enrique and we’ve benefited through the research being conducted through the David del Curto initiative as well. Enrique has become a good friend and colleague and I look forward to welcoming him to the Okanagan Valley."

Urrejola will pair wines from the vineyards of the Okanagan Valley and Chile with Chef Helmer’s “apple inspired” menu, including his acclaimed Caramelized Apple and Gorgonzola Paté. (See the complete menu below.)

Tickets for this exclusive event are $125 each and are sure to sell out; reserve now to avoid disappointment. Reservations can be made at 712-9404.

Family Fun Days on Saturday June 12 and Sunday June 13, promise something for the entire family including face painting, and BBQ lunch. Flip the goat and her friends at the Children’s Petting Zoo are happy to welcome guests of all ages. Old-fashioned games and activities will give children a feel for what amused youngsters 100 years ago and hay wagon orchard tours will be specially priced at $2 for students and adults (children under 12 are always free).

Kelowna Land and Orchard Company Ltd. is a working farm and commercial apple orchard situated a short distance (10 minutes) from the city centre of Kelowna. The orchard spans 150 acres and produces approximately four million pounds of fruit annually.

Established in 1904, KLO was purchased by John Bullock in 1942. Today, John’s son Richard, his wife Jacqui and children Nicole and John, continue the family tradition. John Sr. and his wife Bertha, still live at the orchard in the original farmhouse, built in the 1920’s. The company will be hosting events throughout the year to commemorate the 100th Anniversary, including a kick off celebration on June 11 - 13.

KLO 100th Anniversary "Bounty of the World" Dinner Menu: Scallop Ceviche
with tomato relish, vanilla syrup and caviar

Sea Bass and Braised Fennel
with a blood orange reduction and truffle oil

Braised Rabbit with Fois Gras Mousse
baby onions and boar bacon with a thyme and spinach sauté

Beef Tenderloin
served with Yukon Gold pomme frit and caramelized onion jam, drizzled with a bone marrow bordelaise

Apple and Gorgonzola Pate
with an assortment of fresh fruit and crackers

Apple Gallete
topped with a caramel drizzle and crab apple glaze, served with a fresh dried apple chip


Executive Chef: Chris Helmer
Sous Chef: Andrew Tribe