Learning on Vacation

As August brings us the absolute best of summer, join us for an unforgettable culinary experience high above the vineyards. Our Dinner on the Ridge invites you to an exclusive, multi-course dinner hosted right here at the Estate, featuring breathtaking, panoramic sunset views over Lake Erie. With seating strictly limited to just 45 guests, this intimate evening is a true celebration of the season’s peak flavors, paired beautifully with our…

Join us at 10:30 am on Saturday and Sunday mornings for a small-group guided tour behind the scenes of the Johnson Estate Gardens and Vineyards. This 45-minute walk leads you through our historic estate as you explore the grape varieties we grow and discover how the Lake Erie Region’s climate and unique geology help us craft so many award-winning wines. After your tour, you’ll be welcomed to FLIGHT, our outdoor tasting venue, for…

Danielle Nierenberg is a world-renowned researcher, speaker and advocate, on all issues relating to our food system and agriculture. She is president of Food Tank, the think tank for food, and an expert on sustainable agriculture and food issues. She has written extensively on gender and population, the spread of factory farming in the developing world and innovations in sustainable agriculture. Nierenberg founded Food Tank with Bernard Pollack…

Bryan Austin is an actor and historian known for bringing historical figures to life, particularly as Benjamin Franklin in his podcast "Let's Be Frank", where he uses primary sources to humorously explore Franklin's life and times. He's also known for portraying James Madison in Colonial Williamsburg and is a storyteller who aims to connect people with history through authentic, first-person accounts. Advocates For Balance at Chautauqua, Inc. is…

Join Lily Dale Assembly for a dynamic celebration of cosmic insight during our annual Astrology Week. Featuring leading astrologers from across the country, this multi-day experience offers illuminating lectures, engaging panels, and special events designed to deepen your understanding of planetary cycles and personal growth. Whether you’re new to astrology or a longtime student of the stars, Astrology Week invites you to explore fresh…

Lecture Description:This presentation will be about the couple who owned the Golding Cottage Hotel, which was constructed c.1877-78 and demolished in 1968, and replaced with the Carnahan-Jackson Memorial Garden, which is next to the Presbyterian House. Dr. William Morgan and his wife, Dr. Nellie Golding Morgan, were both Osteopathic physicians, and ran the Golding for several decades and lived next door in what is now Park Place, on the brick…

Nyesha Arrington is the dynamic co-star of FOX’s hit culinary competition series “Next Level Chef,” where she brings her signature blend of mentorship, humor and fierce expertise to millions of viewers each season. She also hosts and produces the acclaimed digital series “Plateworthy” for Eater, celebrating the craft, culture and creative spirit of cooking. Drawing inspiration from the seasons, global travel and…

The Lake Erie Shore offers a unique harmony of geography and weather that defines our ‘terroir.’ Our estate benefits from a Germanic microclimate that mirrors Europe’s most celebrated cool-climate regions, granting us the rare ability to cultivate premium European varieties like Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Chardonnay. Join Owners Fred and Jennifer Johnson and Winemaker Jeff Murphy for an in-depth, 2.5-hour walking tour through the…

Brian Frank is the founder and general partner of FTW Ventures, bringing decades of experience in building transformative technology that impacts the way people work, play and live. In 2015, Frank turned his attention to how technology can improve the lives of every person on the planet by building a better food system. He raised two early-stage funds for investments into food and agriculture technology businesses with FTW, partnering with the…