Before the Dinner you will be
emailed specific information, but this
may help answer some questions
in advance.
Where
is
the
Dinner? Just East of Bahama, NC, Elodie Farms
is about 1/2 hour drive North of downtown Durham.
Click here for a map.
Is wine included with the cost
of the event? ABC regulations prohibit our serving of
alcohol, but you are welcome to bring your own and we do provide wine
glasses, ice water, and iced tea.
What time will the Farm open?
The
Farm
typically opens at 6:30p for service at 7:15p but check the email
you receive about a week before the dinner for updates to this.
Will there be a Farm Tour?
When
weather
and
time permit, Dave Artigues (owner, chees magician, master
of ceremonies, etc.) gives a brief walking tour just before 7p.
If you miss it, you may be able to
arrange a visit in
the future.
I placed my order, am I
guaranteed seats? Since there is a limited amount of space
for the Dinner, some orders above the maximum may be received before
the order form is closed. Therefore, until you receive a
"Shipment notice" from Google checkout which says "Availability
confirmed - your card will be charged" you should not assume that your
order can be filled. If your order can not be filled your card
will not be charged.
Will I / When will I receive my
"ticket"? Your Google checkout order "Shipment notice"
email will serve as your proof of reserved seats - please print the
portion showing your order number and quantity of seats and bring it
with you.
We are meeting friends - will be
seated together? To have separate reservations placed at a
group table just email specifying the last names on the orders.
What if I placed my order but
realized I can't attend? If your order has not been
processed, you can cancel it via Google checkout. If you have
received a "Shipment notice" saying your card will be charged then
please see the
Cancellation Policy.
You
are
also welcome to allow someone else to
use your seats by simply forwarding them the shipment confirmation
email you received.
Will we be eating outside?
Depending
on
the
weather, tables may be set inside the farmhouse or outside on
the porch and under tents in the front lawn of the farmhouse.
Cool-weather months (usually March, November and December) are served
inside.
What is appropriate attire?
From
special
occasion
to casual choose attire that will help you relax and
enjoy the magic of the evening. Whatever you wear remember to
wear appropriate shoes for the grass lawn and if you want
to walk around to see the goats, donkey, horse, chickens and
dairy. And keep in mind that Elodie is "out in the country" so it
does tend to be a bit cooler at night, and cool off more quickly, than
in the Big City.
Why can't I make a reservation
by phone or in person?
Overwhelming response, especially after being featured on NC Public
Televisions "North Carolina Weekend", led to some 2006 and 2007 Dinners
being booked 4 months in advance. This led to a large volume of
phone calls being answered just to say "Sorry, we're full" and took too
much time away from cheesemaking. In 2008, online-only purchasing
was put in place to save time for everyone involved.
What if I have other questions?
Your
order
confirmation
from Google checkout provides a method to send
feedback - we'll do our best to reply to any questions.