Wine & Dine

At Rafter Eleven, we love our oil … but not just any oil. Olive oil has been a staple in Mediterranean cuisine for centuries, as well as in our kitchen. This golden liquid is extracted from the fruit of the olive tree, and its use dates to ancient times. The ancient Greeks and Romans used olive oil not only for cooking but also for its medicinal properties. Today, olive oil is celebrated for its rich flavor, versatility, and numerous health benefits.

As a unique and charming venue in Prescott Valley, Rafter Eleven has established itself as the go-to destination for memorable business meetings and curated private events. With its rustic atmosphere, exquisite new menu options, and refreshing cocktails, Rafter Eleven promises to deliver an unforgettable experience for you and your guests, whether it’s for business or pleasure.

If you’ve been hibernating since the cold weather hit Prescott Valley, then you’ve missed all the amazing updates Rafter Eleven has embraced to start off 2023. It’s a major makeover and it’s all because of input from community members like you.

The highlights: an interior renovation that lets you watch live music from inside and a total menu revamp, including cocktails!

You come to Rafter Eleven for the scones and specialty coffee. You stay a little longer for wine and live music, and you come back for a cooking or paint-and-sip class. All three of those travel boxes are checked all in one fabulous local place. You can easily spend an entire day at Rafter Eleven and have a completely unique experience each part of the day.

Just imagine: it’s Thanksgiving morning and the kitchen is full with a few too many chefs. Notes of slow-roasting turkey and candied yams are wafting throughout the house, which is alive with kids running around outside, cousins setting the table, and a grandparent or two taking a nap in the corner as if all this happy chaos wasn’t happening right at their feet. You’re the host of this jolly affair, but as you take in the ambiance you realize that in all your planning for the big Thanksgiving feast you’ve forgotten to provide breakfast for your crew. Luckily, someone has thought ahead and pulls out a plate of scones they pre-ordered from Rafter Eleven for this very moment. The scones are warmed in the oven, breakfast is saved, and everyone is content to continue preparing for the main event.

The summer heat might be winding down, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy those bright summer flavors well into the fall season. At Rafter Eleven, our absolute favorite way to incorporate light and tasty flavors into cooking is with our naturally infused olive oils and balsamic vinegars. The simplest way to do this is to create a one-of-a-kind vinaigrette with all your favorite flavors. With more than 20 balsamic vinegars and olive oils to choose from, you’re bound to find a flavor profile you love for your salad. If you’re not sure what kind of salad or dressing to make, we’ve got you covered.

At Rafter Eleven we’re all about using quality products to create something amazing, and it doesn’t have to be complicated! You don’t have to have the fancy title of ‘Chef’ to be good in the kitchen.

All you need is a little bit of inspiration, plenty of great ingredients, and a willingness to try something new every once in a while! Whether you’re seasoned in the kitchen, or you love a themed meal, the cooking classes at Rafter Eleven are a fun, stress-free way to learn a new dish or two.

Summer is in full swing. The days are longer and the sun brighter; all the more reason to spend time outside and breathe in the fresh air. A favorite summer pastime of Yours Truly and the owner of Rafter Eleven herself, is camping out on the Rafter Eleven Ranch, with horses, quads, and kids in tow. As a family we would make our way across the open ranch land until we saw our campsite marker: the crooked double trees sitting in the middle of the peaceful openness.