On Oct. 22, WALTER held its annual Taste of the Wild event at The Merrimon-Wynne House. This year’s chefs were Christopher Prieto of Prime Barbecue and Luke Owens of Native Fine Diner. Thank you to presenting sponsor Great Outdoor Provision Co. and supporting sponsors Trust Company of the South, Bailey’s Fine Jewelry and Fox & Bailey, and Green Front Furniture. Thank you also to the event partners who made this an evening to remember: Triangle Land Conservancy, Westgate Wine, Fullsteam Brewery, Cook’s Mill Whiskey, Tito’s Vodka, Locals Seafood, Finch Forest Farm, Garrett Seed Farm, Old Habits Band, If It’s Paper and Attended Events. 

This article originally appeared in the December 2025 issue of WALTER magazine.