Weekends January 30 - April 25

11am - 2pm

The World Forestry Center Presents Sweet Escape Weekends, special chocolate-filled days that will run in conjunction with  The Chocolate Story, our newest special exhibit that explores chocolate from its beginning as a potent and magical drink used by the Aztecs to its current worldwide popularity.

Sweet Escape Weekends showcase local and regional chocolatiers offering up delicious handmade chocolates, truffle making demonstrations, tastings, unique pairings, and informative information about  everyone's favorite food group!

Date	Chocolatier	Demonstrations
Sun, February 7		11am - 2pm: Learn the basics with Chocolate 101.
Sat, February 27		11:30pm - 12:30pm: Choco - Talks Presentation The Chocolate Tree
Sat & Sun, March 13 & 14		11am - 2pm: Decorate a Chocolate Lollipop. And learn about making fun objects with edible chocolate modeling clay.
Sat, March 20		11:30pm - 12:30pm: Choco - Talks Presentation The Chocolate Tree
Sat, March 20		11am - 2pm: Learn from the master bakers of The Dessert Tray on how to make delectable chocolate treats
Sun, March 21		11am - 2pm: Discover and taste the difference bewteen dark, milk, and white chocolate while learning how to temper chocolate at home.
Sat & Sun, March 27 & 28	& HV Cellars	11am - 2pm: Spring Break Weekend! Sample dessert wines and chocolates from HV Cellars and Coastal Mist. 11:30 - 12:30pm: Choco - Talks Presentation Tasting Wine & Chocolate
Sat, April 10		11:30pm - 12:30pm: Choco - Talks Presentation The Chocolate Tree
Sat, April 17		11am - 2pm: Individually hand crafted truffles come in classic favorites and adventurous combinations. 11:30 - 12:30pm: Choco - Talks Presentation How to Make Truffles at Home
Sat, April 24		11:30pm - 12:30pm: Choco - Talks Presentation The Chocolate Tree
Sun, April 25		Closing day! 11am - 2pm: Learn the secrets of chocolate pairings, or demystify home tempering with the makers of the Single Malt Scotch truffle!

Other chocolate themed events include:
Museum By Moonlight