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Come join us at Balcones Country Club as we explore the benefits of sourcing and building partnerships locally. Enjoy gathering with fellow event industry professionals for an evening of insight, connection, and celebration. The evening will feature a cocktail hour with live music, an educational panel, dinner & more.

Member Pricing - $45

Non-Member Pricing - $55

Meet Our Panelists

Dane Piper

VP of Destination Services, Visit Austin

José Vega

Executive Sous Chef, Emmer & Rye

Mónica Ceniceros

Founder, The Cathedral ATX & atxGALS

Sam Hovland

Chief Operating Officer, WildGins Co.

Sam Lash

Director of Operations/Co-Founder, Farm to Table TX

Sponsors and Partners

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Sponsors

Balcones Country Club
Balcones Country Club is a private club in northwest Austin offering scenic Hill Country views, two golf courses, and elegant event spaces. With its warm hospitality and updated clubhouse, it’s a go-to destination for weddings, corporate events, and community gatherings.
balconescountryclub.com
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Hill Country Catering Company
Rooted in Texas hospitality and refined culinary craft, Hill Country Catering creates unforgettable experiences through thoughtfully curated menus and intentional service. Led by Chef Shannon Van Dorn, their work celebrates seasonality, flavor, and community—one plate at a time.
hillcountrycateringcompany.com
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Colette Elyse Photography
Colette Elyse Photography offers candid, true-to-color imagery with a focus on storytelling and thoughtful detail. Colette captures events as they naturally unfold—highlighting the atmosphere, genuine moments, and design elements in a way that feels both relaxed and intentional. Her work results in timeless, authentic images that reflect the energy and spirit of each event.
coletteelysephotography.com/
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Studio Mistine Floral Design
At Studio Mistine Floral Design, we specialize in creating bespoke floral arrangements for a wide range of occasions. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, marking a meaningful event, or honoring a loved one, we bring your vision to life with elegance, creativity, and personal touch.
www.studiomistine.com.
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Panelists

Emmer & Rye
Emmer & Rye is a restaurant in Austin, TX, focusing on seasonal and local cuisine. They mill heirloom grains for house-made pastas and breads, practice whole-animal butchery, and have an extensive in-house fermentation program.
emmerandrye.com
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Farm to Table
Farm to Table Texas distributes locally grown farm products throughout Texas, working with over 100 farmers, ranchers, and food artisans to provide sustainably and organically grown produce and ethically raised meats.
farmtotabletx.com
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The Cathedral ATX
The Cathedral ATX is a refurbished 1930s church in East Austin, serving as a boutique art gallery, event venue, and coworking space. It showcases art by women artists and hosts various events supporting the local arts community.
thecathedralatx.com
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Visit Austin
Visit Austin is the official destination marketing organization for the City of Austin. It promotes Austin as a premier travel and meeting destination through strategic partnerships, tourism initiatives, and event support. Their work helps drive economic impact through leisure, convention, and cultural tourism, while also highlighting the city’s vibrant creative, culinary, and music scenes.
austintexas.org
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WildGins
Wild Gins Co. is an Austin-based company producing handcrafted gins using wild foraged juniper berries from West Texas. Their gins, like WildJune and WildBark, are distilled in Texas and offer unique botanical profiles.
wildgins.com
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Venue

Balcones Country Club

8600 Balcones Club Dr
Austin, TX

If you have any questions please contact Shannon Van Dorn

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