Celebrate the Holidays at the Lake

Best for couples, friends, and groups of any size

Two December evenings by the lake, open to everyone. Bring your team, your partner, or the friends you've been meaning to see all year, and leave the planning to us.

The room is glowing, the glasses are poured, and Chef Ashley of Chefs with Thyme has a plate waiting to go with every sip. Local makers walk you through each pairing and the stories behind them. Then the tasting gives way to a grand charcuterie table, a glass of your favourite, and the kind of conversation that runs right up to the last bite.

Sips & Snacks
Thursday, December 3 | 6 to 8 pm
With Summerland's own Dirty Laundry Winery + Chefs with Thyme
Savour a selection of wines, paired with delicious bites, followed by a grand charcuterie table to linger over.
$69 per person, plus tax

Suds & Snacks
Thursday, December 10 | 6 to 8 pm
Detonate Brewing Co. + Chefs with Thyme
Four beers and four bites, with the Detonate team sharing what makes each pairing work. Afterwards, a glass of your favourite and more charcuterie to share.
$59 per person, plus tax

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Stay the night and take the elevator home.

Tickets go on sale October 13.

Call 250-494-8180 to save your seats. Locals are always welcome.

Prefer to make something festive? Join a Christmas crafting night on November 19 or 26. See all Christmas events

Best for teams and families of 15 or more

Host a private Christmas lunch or dinner for a group of 15 or more. Walk into a decorated banquet room, mingle, dine and enjoy the festive atmosphere for three hours, with buffet menus from $59 to $79 per person, plus service charge and tax.

Make it an overnight with group suite rates from $139 for a Studio Bluff View Suite and $209 for a One Bedroom Suite.

Dates are limited, so reach out early. We reply within 24 hours Monday to Thursday, and by Monday for inquiries sent Friday to Sunday.

Picture the table already set. The tree is lit, the room is dressed for the season, and the buffet is ready the moment your group walks in. Someone raises a glass. Someone else tells the story everyone has heard before, and it lands just as well this year.

That's the afternoon or evening we set for you. A Christmas lunch or dinner for your team, your friends, or the whole family, in a private banquet room of your own with Okanagan Lake just outside.

You choose the menu and send us your date and headcount. We look after everything else, so the person who organized it gets a seat at the table too.

Every menu comes with homemade cranberry sauce and soft dinner rolls with butter. Service charge and tax are additional.

Traditional Lunch | $59 per person
A classic turkey lunch for a midday celebration.

• Mixed garden greens with assorted dressings
• Herb roasted baby potatoes
• Shredded Brussels sprouts with roasted lemon and Parmigiano
• Turkey breast with sage and cranberry stuffing and gravy

Traditional Dinner | $69 per person
Everything you want from a Christmas turkey dinner.

• Roasted butternut squash and arugula salad with blackberries, goat cheese, and candied pecans in a lemon dressing
• Mashed potatoes with turkey gravy
• Roasted carrots with lemon, honey, and dill
• Roast turkey in pan jus
• Sausage and sage stuffing
• An assortment of Christmas desserts

Non-Traditional Dinner | $69 per person
For groups who'd like a change from turkey.

• Broccoli slaw with dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds on arugula with a lemon dressing
• Twice baked yams stuffed with roasted onions, mushrooms, and spinach
• Roasted shredded Brussels sprouts with lemon and honey
• Chipotle and orange glazed roast pork loin
• Chorizo focaccia stuffing
• Pecan pie cheesecake

Full Traditional Dinner | $79 per person
The full Christmas spread, with extra sides and a grand dessert display.

• Roasted butternut squash and arugula salad with blackberries, goat cheese, and candied pecans in a lemon dressing
• Marinated beet salad with ricotta
• Mashed potatoes with turkey gravy
• Roasted carrots with lemon, honey, and dill
• Shredded Brussels sprouts with bacon and Parmigiano
• Roast turkey in pan jus
• Sausage and sage stuffing
• A grand display of Christmas desserts

Make It Your Own

• Cranberry punch | $4 per person
• Roasted garlic butter | $1 per person
• Twice baked yams with mushrooms, onions, and spinach | $4 per person
• Carved roast beef with stone fruit demi-glace | $10 per person
• Charcuterie to welcome your guests | $15 per person
• Flambéed gambas prawns in a rich, spicy brandy sauce, before dinner or as a late-night snack | $15 per person
• Flambé dessert station with buttered rum donut holes and homemade whipped cream | $10 per person
• Marinated beet salad with ricotta

• An all-suite lakefront resort on Okanagan Lake in Summerland, BC, ranked #1 of 159 Okanagan resorts by TripAdvisor travellers.
• 115 suites, all with a private balcony, full kitchen and fireplace
• iKhaya Day Spa and SWR Bistro, open daily
• Two hot tubs, sauna, and fitness centre all open year round
• Lakeshore boardwalk and pathway
• Complimentary on-site parking, laundry, and Wi-Fi

Turn your evening into an overnight in a lakefront suite. Skip the drive, wake up to the lake, and take your time in the morning.

Do I need to stay at the resort to attend?
No. Tasting evenings and crafting nights are open to everyone.

Can I bring my team or a group of friends?
Yes. Call 250-494-8180 to reserve seats together, and let us know your group size so we can seat you at the same table.

What's included?
Tasting nights include paired pours, chef-made bites, the stories behind each pairing from the makers, a glass of your favourite, and a grand charcuterie table. Crafting nights include all materials, charcuterie, and a glass of wine.

Can we stay overnight?
Yes. Add an event when you call to book your suite.

Do you host private Christmas parties?
We host private, catered Christmas lunches and dinners for groups of 15 or more, with a decorated banquet room reserved for three hours. Send a group inquiry to check availability.

Our group is smaller than 15. Can we still celebrate together?
Yes. Our tasting nights are the easiest way to celebrate with a smaller group. Call 250-494-8180 to reserve seats at the same table.

What other Christmas events are on at the resort?
Along with our tasting nights, we host Christmas crafting nights through the season. See dates, prices, and the full holiday lineup on our Christmas events page.

Where is Summerland Waterfront Resort?
13011 Lakeshore Drive South, Summerland, BC, on Okanagan Lake. We're about 45 minutes from Kelowna and 15 minutes from Penticton, with complimentary on-site parking.