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Desert Door is a craft distiller of a premium and unique Texas spirit known as Texas sotol. Our liquor is made from the sotol plant which we wild-harvest all across Texas, from Driftwood to Marfa. Sotol was the first alcoholic beverage ever consumed by humans in Texas 800 years ago, and the plant has been in use for over 13,000 years. Our sotol is smoother than whiskey, less smokey than mezcal, and it doesn’t burn like tequila.

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Enter WILD - an unforgettable outdoor experience celebrating open spaces, and benefiting WSWP, presented by Desert Door.

Spoke Hollow Road

At <a href="https://www.wildspiritwildplaces.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Wild Spirit Wild Places </a>and <a href="https://www.desertdoor.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Desert Door</a>, we&#x27;ve always had a deep connection with the outdoors - after all, that&#x27;s where the idea for our spirit was inspired. We know these spaces aren&#x27;t always accessible, and we want to change that.Our WILD event series will transport you to places you probably didn’t realize were in your own backyard. Here, you can fully embrace the outside, and you needn’t worry about roughing it - your time in the wild comes with an elegant hunter / gather feast that promises to be as breathtaking as the surrounding landscape. Plus, this incredible evening also benefits an incredible cause! All proceeds from WILD will benefit Wild Spirit Wild Places as they work to protect Texas’ ranch and range lands. For this autumn edition of WILD we are returning to <a href="https://hookandfield.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Spoke Hollow Ranch</a> to enjoy the rolling landscapes of the Texas Hill Country along the Blanco River. We’ll honor the expansive views of uninterrupted sky and the big, bright stars that are iconic here, deep in the heart of Texas. Come for dinner, stay after to enjoy wide open - outer - space with guided astronomy tours and other activities to celebrate the equinox.Here is our itinerary:DAY I | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD FOOD: Lynn Miller &amp; Mike Diaz | DRINKS: Kate Houser<ul><li>5:30-6:30 p.m. Arrival to Spoke Hollow - Enjoy the space and some passed provisions</li><li>6:30-8:00 p.m. WILD dinner featuring our guest chef (stay tuned to learn about this year’s chefs)</li><li>8:00-10:00 p.m. Finish off your first night enjoying guided stargazing experiences above alongside Fall Equinox activations and roaring campfires (dependent on drought conditions)</li></ul>MENU | NIGHT ONE (Please note: Menu items could change due to availability of locally sourced ingredients.) Passed AppetizersFresh Raw Oyster with Kimchi MignonetteGochujang-Marinated Grilled Shrimp or Mushroom wrapped in Perilla LeafFirst CourseKimchi Posole with honeycomb tripe in a kimchi-guajillo brothMain CourseSweet and Sour Korean BBQ Baby Back-Style Boar RibsGochujang Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak with Perilla Chimichurri Whole Texas Red Snapper with a sweet-chili glazeMixed Grill of SmallHold Mushrooms marinated in Doenjang DessertPoached Asian Pears with Yuzu Creme Fraiche and Local Texas HoneyDAY II | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24THFOOD: Finn Walter | DRINKS: Caitlinn Mier<ul><li>5:30-6:30 p.m. Arrival to Spoke Hollow - Enjoy the space and some passed provisions</li><li>6:30-8:00 p.m. WILD dinner featuring our guest chef (stay tuned to learn about this year’s chefs)</li><li>8:00-10:00 p.m. Finish off your first night enjoying guided stargazing experiences above alongside Fall Equinox activations and roaring campfires (dependent on drought conditions)</li></ul>MENU | NIGHT 2(Please note: Menu items could change due to availability of locally sourced ingredients.) Passed AppetizersEmber-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Brown ButterPickled and Charred NopalesBaby Eggplant with Texas Olive OilFor The TableHigh Plains Bread &amp; Butter PicklesGrilled Fry BreadSotol Salt, Charred Eggplant ButterFirst CourseFig Wood-Smoked Elk TartareOkra Seed “Caviar,” Pressed Egg Yolk, Pecan, JuniperMain CourseHill Country Quail Grilled on Sotol LeavesGenma Cha and Vin CottoSweetbreads and FarroCharred Native HerbsGrilled Fredericksburg PeachesDessertPaloma Baba au RhumLast BiteCandied SotolLocal MelonABOUTCHEFSLynn Miller - OseyoLynn began her food career in New York City. During this time, she was exposed to the high-profile community of New York restaurateurs and chefs who sparked her dream of opening her own restaurant. Lynn also had the privilege of working with one of New York’s most influential chefs in the local food movement, Chef Peter Hoffman, while she served as Manager of Savoy Restaurant organizing special event dinners that hosted influential chefs, food activists, and writers. After returning to Texas, Lynn graduated from The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts where she learned more about food as a healing art and cooking for special dietary needs. In 2019, Lynn realized her dream and opened <a href="https://www.oseyoaustin.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Oseyo</a>, a Korean-American restaurant that serves traditional and modern Korean dishes. Mike Diaz - Oseyo	 	 	 	 		A native Texan from El Paso, Mike Diaz began cooking at a young age, but his passion and curiosity, ultimately, brought Mike to Austin to pursue his culinary career. In 2005, Mike graduated from Texas Culinary Academy/Le Cordon Bleu, and has been an influential member of the Austin restaurant scene for over fifteen years.						In 2019, Mike joined Lynn Miller, as Executive Chef of Oseyo Restaurant after working across multiple concepts for McGuire Moorman Hospitality - from Chef de Partie to Corporate Executive Sous Chef. During this time, Mike honed his skills, developed his creative voice, and truly came into his own as a chef. Mike’s role on the opening teams of numerous restaurants around Austin, including Bufalina Due, Dai Due Taqueria, and Olamaie, was a huge asset when opening Oseyo. 		Alongside Lynn, Mike cooked with Lynn’s mom and extensively studied Korean cuisine to co-create Oseyo’s opening recipes. For the past 3 years, Mike has led the kitchen through opening, quickly followed by a COVID closing, transition to online ordering and take-out, to re-opening at 25, 50, 75%, and all of the endless number of pivots during the transition through COVID. Now, Mike continues to lead the kitchen while also focusing on special projects and the continued growth of Oseyo.Finn Walter - The Nicolett Chef Finn Walter has worked in the highest echelons of fine dining in the U.S. and abroad during his nearly 20-year career, but Texas has always been his touchstone. A native of Lubbock, Texas, Walter’s goal as a chef has always been to open a fine dining restaurant that honors his West Texas heritage. Walter and his wife, Arden, opened <a href="https://www.nicolettrestaurant.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Nicolett</a> in November 2020 in Lubbock. The menu is rooted in showcasing ingredients that are natural to, yet underutilized in the region, including foraged ingredients like cactus pear, peach blossoms, and wild yucca. In 2022, Walter was honored as a semifinalist for Best Chef: Texas by the James Beard Foundation.BARKate Houser - Emmer &amp; RyeKate Houser is the Beverage Director for <a href="https://emmerhospitality.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Emmer and Rye Hospitality Group</a>, and has been with the company for almost three years. A Texan, born and raised, her love for food started by spending Sundays in the kitchen with her parents, learning how to cook from a young age. Her background in bartending began in the craft cocktail bars of Nashville, and called upon those early experiences of connection through creativity and great ingredients. In the 6 years since she began bartending, she has created countless cocktail menus, and likes to push herself to constantly learn and grow each time. On her days off, you&#x27;ll most likely find her on her back porch with an ice cold martini in hand.Caitlinn Mier - The NicolettCaitlinn Mier is Bar Manager of The Nicolett in downtown Lubbock. Caitlinn comes from a family of restaurant owners and is a champion of supporting small and independent companies, with a focus on Texas spirits makers. At The Nicolett, she crafts nuanced cocktails with a focus on natural, local ingredients and modern technique to complement the restaurant&#x27;s High Plains Cuisine.PARTNERSSpoke Hollow OutfittersHeadquartered in Wimberley, Texas, we provide packages for fishing in local rivers and on the coast, wing shooting, and more. Leave the planning to us and come have fun. Visit the Spoke Hollow website to learn more about mentored hunts and fishing as well as other unique land experiences. <a href="https://hookandfield.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Learn more</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spokehollowoutfitters/?hl=en" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">follow their story</a>.Wild Spirit Wild Places Wild Spirit Wild Places is a non-profit established by Desert Door, because we’re passionate about preserving these untamed, awesome expanses of land. Today, the wide open spaces that are the hallmark of Texas are under threat from increased land development and fragmentation. Wild Spirit Wild Places exists to protect these dwindling ranch lands and wild lands of Texas . Our motivation is simple — we don’t want to be the generation that sat idly by while our wild places disappeared. <a href="https://www.wildspiritwildplaces.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Learn more </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wildspiritwildplaces/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">follow their story.</a>Lone Star Brewing Co.Lone Star Brewing Co., the makers of Lone Star Beer “The National Beer of Texas” and Lone Star Texas Light Beer, has been proudly brewing beer in Texas since 1884. Since its founding, Lone Star has partnered with local communities throughout the state, supporting Texas-specific charities and organizations. Lone Star Brewing Co. is owned by Pabst Brewing Company, one of the largest independently owned American brewing companies. For more information on any Lone Star product, please visit <a href="https://lonestarbeer.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.lonestarbeer.com</a>.Fairweather Cider Co.Fairweather opened in 2017 to serve Central Texas with modern, dry ciders. Our take on the cider and wine category is predicated on making everything a &quot;climate appropriate beverage&quot; which here means crisp and refreshing. <a href="http://www.fairweathercider.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Learn more</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fairweathercider/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">follow their story</a>.Richard&#x27;s RainwaterFrom cloud to bottle, our pure and crisp rainwater is captured and delivered to the communities that support us. Our unique partnerships with local breweries allows us to remain in control over our unique capturing process, which is ethically sourced by design. Richard&#x27;s Rainwater is disrupting the bottled water industry, not the environment- so our future rainmakers can continue to indulge in Mother Nature&#x27;s most precious gift. <a href="https://www.richardsrainwater.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Learn more</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/richardsrainwater/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">follow their story</a>. Kin Euphoric&#x27;sKin Euphorics was founded in 2017 with the mission to make you feel good by bottling and canning a brain-and-body nourishing combination of adaptogens, nootropics, and botanicals for recreational enjoyment. From flavor to function, Kin transforms the world’s oldest social ritual -drinking- into a thoughtful act of self-care. Kin creator Jen Batchelor has transformed Kin Euphorics into a movement, rather than a moment. In 2021, Kin Euphorics welcomed reigning industry supernova, Bella Hadid, as a co-founder to join the momentum and to help grow the magically functional beverage brand. A trailblazer in the nonalcoholic and the consumables wellness category, Kin Euphorics is forever dedicated to innovating for the betterment of all. <a href="https://www.kineuphorics.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Learn more</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kineuphorics/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> follow their story.</a>Jitters Espresso and SpiritsJitters Espresso &amp; Spirits is a pop-up bar service composed by a small team of creatives that eventually found themselves behind the counter. Transplants from scattered corners of the map that sought purpose in Austin, TX. Between local coffee shops and cocktail bars along the way, we found that calling. Now, we want to share our love of the craft with as many people as we can, and to be one of the highlights of the celebration. Whatever the cause entails. <a href="https://www.jitterstx.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Learn more </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jitterstx/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">follow their story.</a>Bee Lavish Event RentalsBee Lavish is a boutique event rental company based in Austin, TX that helps create inviting, layered and well-designed events. Featuring eclectic, vintage, and modern design elements, Bee Lavish has the design style to fit any occasion. <a href="https://beelavish.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Learn more</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beelavishvintage/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">follow their story</a>. TurtleBox If you like LOUD MUSIC, this is the answer. This is the portable speaker you can throw a party around. Turtlebox brings the party back to portable audio. Nothing plays louder. Nothing plays longer. <a href="https://turtleboxaudio.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Learn more </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/turtleboxaudio/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">follow their story.</a>KammokKammok designs Adventure Grade, Better Made™ outdoor gear to elevate time outside. We believe in the renewing power of time spent outdoors, and we make hammocks, trail quilts, shelters, and hammock stands with the purpose of maximizing your moments of outdoor restoration. Kammok is a member of 1% For The Planet, a Certified B Corp business, a Climate Neutral Certified brand, and every product we make is backed for a lifetime of adventure. <a href="https://kammok.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Learn more </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kammok/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">follow their story</a>.Made-In CookwareMade-In Cookware designs modern restaurant-quality cookware for both professional chefs and home chefs alike. They partner with the best raw material providers and multi-generational, family-owned manufacturers in the U.S. and Western Europe to build superior culinary tools. With the world’s finest chefs as product development partners, Made In products are designed to perform and crafted to last. <a href="https://madeincookware.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Learn more</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madein/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">follow their story</a>.

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