Join us for Shell Shot, an oyster-and-Tequila happy hour! Thursday, September 18, from 4 to 6pm at Kimball House. You’ll enjoy Skipper Sweets from John Harley, oyster farmer for Serenoa Shellfish Company, and Tequila from Lou Bank, founder of SACRED Agave, a not-for-profit that helps improve quality of life in rural Mexico.

Join Oyster Farmer John Harley and Tequila dude Lou Bank poolside at Aerial Kitchen & Bar for the ultimate oyster-&-spirit experience. From 12-3pm, Ariel Kitchen & Bar invites you to explore the surprisingly complementary pairing of a freshly shucked oyster followed by a shot of premium Tequila straight from the shell. It’s a unique and fun combination you won’t want to miss – enhancing the oysters’ natural brininess with sweet and savory notes. From learning the techniques behind farming oysters, to discovering the ideal spirit to complement each one, this event is packed with flavor, fun, and a chance to experience the surprising harmony of the ocean and agave!

Every media outlet from Architectural Digest to Vogue has declared that Mezcal is “having a moment” — and they’ve been declaring that for almost twenty years now. In this educational tasting of five heritage agave spirits, Lou Banks walks attendees through a Mezcal tasting that showcases a different region of Mexico with each pour. Learn about all the reasons why people continue to be drawn to Mezcal, learn some of the false narratives that make these spirits seem confusing, and uncover some of the unknown truths that make them more confusing still.

Tickets are $50 per person – each ticket includes a mezcal welcome cocktail, a tasting of five heritage agave spirits, Mexican bites, and an educational introduction to tequila’s smoking hot cousin, Mezcal!

Plus, attendees who choose to dine with us after the event will receive a special dining discount at the event. Explore all our on-property dining options here.

When we talk about wine, we talk about grape varietals. When we talk about beer, it’s hops and malts. But chocolate…? It seems like the only thing you ever see on the package of the fanciest chocolate is where the cacao came from, or maybe how it was processed. But, we don’t typically hear about the wonderful varieties of cacao beans before they become bars…until now! 

In this educational chocolate tasting, Lou Bank gives an introduction into cacao bean varieties before they become the chocolate bars we all know & love. You’ll discover all kinds of cacao varietals & how the different places of origin influences the flavors and aromas, while you taste & sample along the way!

Tickets are $35 per person – each ticket includes a welcome cacao cocktail, a tasting of five chocolates, a cacao seed sampling, along with educational insight from Lou Bank about all things cacao!