September 24th–26th

The Chautauqua Bon Vivant is a luxurious experience of Culinary, Wine & Spirits. This three-day event delights
in the rich agricultural and cultural bounty of New York State, enhancing the future of the State that capitalizes on
its assets while preserving the rural charm of its region, includes: Friday evening Art Appreciation and Classic Cocktails;
Saturday Wine Pairing Lunch, Wines of the Region Seminar, and Grand Reception and Tasting; and Sunday's Champagne Infused Brunch.

Mark your calendar to enjoy the 2nd Annual Chautauqua Bon Vivant, an event that promises to showcase both regional
and local wineries, feature premium spirits and top mixologists, and highlight superior quality cuisine - during a weekend
of lavish tastings, demonstrations, and special events.  And your ticket works twofold: Not only does it get you in the door
to the luxury learning experience, but it also supports a charity organization.

Proceeds will benefit Centaur Stride Therapeutic Riding Facility, a not-for-profit organization located in rural Westfield NY, in
Chautauqua County. On Sunday afternoon, Centaur Stride will host an Open House. The tour will offer guests an opportunity
to observe the facility that provides access to the benefits of horseback riding to a broad spectrum of individuals with disabilities.

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The Talent

Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan: Master of Wine
Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan is one of only four women in the U.S. to earn the MW title, Master of Wine, the highest and most difficult wine title to achieve in the world. Simonetti-Bryan has trained thousands of industry experts, and has been featured on Fox News, Bloomberg TV, The New York Times, and in Wine Enthusiast Magazine.  She has also just launched “The Everyday Guide to Wine,” a 24 episode educational DVD series.

Hush Cocktails: Professional Cocktail Development Experts 
Hush Cocktails offers a wide breadth of experience in shaking and stirring up everything from classic drinks such as the Champagne Cocktail, Old Fashioned, Rob Roy, & Martinis to revival drinks like the Equinox, Rosemary’s Baby, and the Savory Margarita as well as innovative new creations designed special for the Bon Vivant, featuring local ingredients such as corn and Concord grapes.

Heidi Merino and the Liquid Chef Team: Mixology Experts
These talented mixology experts are focused on educating consumers and bartenders around the world to “Drink with all your senses.” The team uses all fresh ingredients to create delectable cocktails for dozens of renowned restaurants and bars across the world, as well as for Celebrity Cruise lines and even Mayor Bloomberg’s own special events.

Executive Chef Jonathan Haloua
After four years of classical training at the Paris Culinary School, Parisian Jonathan Haloua began his career working in several restaurants in Paris as well as Corsica and the French Alps. Bringing his experience from Paris to the shores of Chautauqua Lake he created a unique dining destination, La Fleur, the first and only restaurant in Western New York to have received the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award from the American Automobile Association.

La Fleur: Fine French Cuisine and the Loc cit of the Sunday Champagne Brunch
The French-Country farmhouse setting is the perfect backdrop for fine French dining. The superb classic and contemporary French cuisine, extensive wine selection, impeccable service, and elegant, yet cozy atmosphere brings the best of France to Western New York.

The Art Loft Gallery and Gifts: Loc cit of the Friday Night Vintage Cocktails and Artisan Discoveries
Located on Chautauqua Lake, the Art Loft is an old lumber mill transformed into a beautiful art gallery with 35 foot high ceilings and an imaginative gift shop of handcrafted items. The shop represents more than 100 local and national artists, and proudly exhibits works of fine art, jewelry, pottery, glass, sculpture, wood and photography.

About Chautauqua County

Chautauqua is abundant with spectacular natural beauty and attractions. With a history dating back to the 1860's, New York is one of America's oldest commercial wine regions. It is home to native, French-American, and vinifera varietals and is perhaps the most diverse wine-growing region in the world- with a wine industry that is growing and expanding every day and everywhere.  Approximately 90% of the grapes grown in the region are Concord and primarily used for grape juice, however, the region also includes French-American and European winegrape varieties vinified by many wineries.

The Lake Erie Viticultural Area is also known as Chautauqua - the largest grape growing county outside of California, with over 20,000 acres of vineyards and produces over 65% of New York’s annual grape harvest. Chautauqua County, the western gateway to New York State, occupies the extreme southwest corner of New York State. It covers 1065 square miles and includes 6 beautiful lakes and approximately fifty miles of Lake Erie Shoreline.

The “Lake Erie Wine Trail” is about 40 miles long and runs amidst the thousands of acres of vineyards along Lake Erie in western New York and Pennsylvania in “America’s Grape Country”. Twenty-one wineries produce award winning wines including vinifera, ice wines, fruit wines, and specialty wines such as brandies and ports. The county has more farms and produces more grapes than any other county in New York State.

Location

The Chautauqua Suites are located in the Southwest corner of New York State. They are easily accessible via Interstate 90 ( the New York State Thruway), New York 394, and the Southern Tier Expressway ( I-86) 

Chautauqua is served by the Chautauqua County Airport at Jamestown, N.Y., (approx 15 miles south of the suites) via United Airlines commuter from Washington, D.C. Other nearby airports are the Buffalo Niagara International Airport ( 70 miles northeast of Chautauqua) and the Erie, PA airport ( 40 miles southwest of Chautauqua).

Hospitality

Make the most of the Bon Vivant by planning to spend your entire weekend at Chautauqua Suites. Experience a combination of the Bon Vivant Festival, beautiful décor and an amazing view of Chautauqua Lake, all in Upstate NY.

To spend an exciting weekend at the Suites, located at 215 West Lake Road, Mayville, New York, 2 miles from the gates of the esteemed Chautauqua Institution, contact their Reservations Department at 1-716-269-STAY and mention code “Vivant” for a special discounted rate.

An All- Access ticket is available as well as tickets to each individual event

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