Adult & Continuing Education

Look at it this way… our Wine on the River series is an education in fine wines, gourmet cuisine, rafting and socializing in the great outdoors.
 
Next up?  A six-day whitewater rafting trip on Idaho’s Middle Fork of the Salmon River featuring Ironstone Vineyards.  Ironstone President, Stephen Kautz (a seasoned whitewater rafting veteran), will present his award-winning wines each evening in conjunction with gourmet meals prepared by an executive chef. 
 
The Middle Fork of the Salmon River is second only to the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon as an O.A.R.S. vacation destination, and it is the premiere alpine river experience in the continental U.S.  The variety of terrain and the whitewater experience is simply incomparable. 
 
The Middle Fork begins in high-country, deep-green alpine forests, and passes by dramatic mountains and through granite canyons with crystal clear creeks that cascade into the river.  As the river descends, mountains make way to vast hillsides filled with billowing grasses and wildflowers.  Camps are made on big, sandy beaches and guests can find themselves in any number of natural hot springs easily accessible from the river.
 
Even though we can’t offer you official university credits, we have no doubt the lessons learned on the river will allow you to reap rewards at your next dinner party!