You may wonder what the benefits are, but the absence of sight promotes the idea that activities in the dark heightens one’s senses making for a more pleasurable experience. The focus is instead on taste, smell, texture and sound, as well as promoting the art of being present. 
 
Participants will enter a warmly lit room, and will be accompanied by staff to our sensorial garden and seated before being blindfolded and plunged into darkness to enjoy this unique sensory experience. 

COVID Safety Protocols:
All guests MUST wear a mask at all times unless seated at their table or session started. Guests who are exhibiting Covid symptoms will not be allowed to participate. 

Any allergies should be disclosed prior to registration and reservation.  Tickets include one complimentary beverage upon arrival and participants will be served and subjected to different tasting and mindfulness experience. We will teach you mindful eating. 

“Date in the Dark’ experience lasts 60 minutes, giving guests ample time to get comfortable with their new surroundings and enjoy their sensory journey while blindfolded.  Participants are allowed to stay and hang around the facility after their date to enjoy the company of other participants and share their wonderful experience. The “Date in the Dark” event will be the Saturday before Valentine only and pre-booking is essential. 
 
**Upon purchasing you will be sent an email approximately one week before the event date. Please be sure to check your spam/ junk folder if you do not receive it. The email will have event details as well as a form where you will declare any allergies or wine restrictions. 
** Tickets are sold on a non-refundable and non-transferrable basis.
 
FAQS
DO I NEED TO MAKE A BOOKING OR CAN I JUST WALK-IN?
Bookings are required.

DO I NEED A BLINDFOLD?
We will provide you with a blindfold. MINDFUL EATING

ARE CHILDREN ALLOWED?
No, this is a strictly 21+ event.

WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?
We recommend casual or athleisure wear.  Exposing your arms and legs to feel different texture is more experiential.  We will remove your shoes and socks for your feet to be grounded on different textures. 

I AM PREGNANT, CAN I PARTICIPATE SAFELY?
Definitely, please let us know of any allergies and precautions for any sensory stimulation when making your reservation.

HOW DO WE TASTE IN THE DARK?
Be creative! Find a method you’re most comfortable with. We won’t tell. 
 
DO I HAVE TO CHOOSE MY WINE AND FINGER FOOD/FRUITS
There is a set food for tasting and set sensory experiences. You will receive an email one week prior to your event date (be sure to check your spam folder). Please respond to the e-mail if you have any allergies with any finger food / fruits or wine.  WE will modify or will not give it to you.  We do respect any choices based on individual religion and health reasons; please let us know.  
 
WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM UNCOMFORTABLE AND WANT TO LEAVE?
If the atmosphere does become uneasy for you, you can ask any staff to take you outside the sensorial garden to calm yourself by raising your hands so that we can approach you and let us know your concern.  MINDFUL EATING