March 11, 2025
Community Invited to Musical Fundraiser to Support Winery Owners After Devastating Fire
By Gina Horan
Community Invited to Musical Fundraiser to Support Winery Owners After Devastating Fire
A tragic fire recently destroyed the home of Whispering Oaks Winery owners Daryl and Erinn Siemer, taking with it all of their possessions. While nothing can replace a lifetime of memories, the musical community is coming together to support the family behind Whispering Oaks, a venue that has become a beloved local landmark for live music, great food, and exceptional wine.
Despite their loss, Daryl, Erinn, and their family continue to show resilience, keeping Whispering Oaks a hub for entertainment and connection. Please help give back to this family.
Fundraiser to Support the Siemer Family
When: Saturday, March 22
What: Event starts at 2PM/Live music begins at 3PM
Where: Whispering Oaks Winery
Local musicians and production teams are donating their time and talent to put on a full day of live entertainment—all to support the Siemer family. Enjoy incredible performances, camaraderie, and, of course, fantastic wine and food, all while contributing to a meaningful cause. **Line-up to be announced closer to the event.
Ways to Show Your Support
- VIP Tickets – $35 (Includes premium reserved seating upfront)
- General Admission – $20
- Donation Gift Tickets:
- Bronze Ticket – $50
- Silver Ticket – $75
- Gold Ticket – $100
(Donation tickets include general admission seating.)
Every dollar raised will go directly to the Siemer family, so please come be part of this powerful day of love, music, and community support.
For tickets and information, contact Maremil Music Productions at 360-878-3474.
Get your tickets:
https://maremilmusic.ticketspice.com/support-the-winery
Gina moved to central Florida in August of 2021 from the San Francisco Bay Area. She has a bachelor’s degree in Linguistics and spent 10 years as a fashion editor, columnist and food writer for The Knight Ridder Newspaper group. She was also a photo stylist and covered concerts, fashion shows and festivals all over Northern California. In 2000, she joined KSAN radio as a morning show co-host and produced the news and sports content there for 4 years. She also covered travel, events and the restaurant scene for KRON-Bay TV. She is a veteran bartender and has worked in hospitality on and off since high school. Her passions include travel, road trips, history books, baseball, tasting menus and most of all, landing in a new city with no map or guidebook. Gina lives in Oxford with her mom, cats and baby hamster.
