The Adventures of Patee and Maree - Book Signing!
- by Vinoklet Winery
- Jun 3
- 4 min read
Special Event! Book signing by Valerie Maria Boggess (Author)
Mark your calendars for a magical evening at Vinoklet Winery!
On Wednesday, July 2nd, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, we’re thrilled to welcome author Valerie Maria Boggess as she debuts her enchanting new children’s book (series), The Adventures of Patee and Maree: In Search of the Hidden Pot of Gold.
This event is free to attend & Valerie’s book signing and face painting for kids are both complimentary. Bring the whole family to meet Valerie, purchase a copy of her delightful tale inspired by Irish folklore, and have it signed at no extra charge.
Little ones can enjoy free face painting, while adults (21+) can savor Vinoklet’s award-winning wines (sold by the glass or bottle). Plus, indulge in our all-you-can-eat spaghetti & meatballs, available for purchase throughout the evening.
To give you a deeper glimpse into the heart and history behind The Adventures of Patee and Maree, we are proud to host Valerie Maria Boggess for this special book signing event at Vinoklet Winery.
Valerie is looking forward to meeting readers, young listeners, and families who share her love of storytelling and imagination.
Here’s a personal note from the author herself:
As far back as I can remember, I have Always loved making up stories. A storyteller I am…
I am Valerie Maria Boggess. I was born on February 14, 1952, in Dublin, Ireland. My mother, Margaret Buckley Lupp, was born in Co. Cork, Ireland, and my father, Louis Lupp Sr. in Arad, Romania. My parents decided to immigrate to America in 1955. I was three years old. We left Ireland from the port of Cobh, a city in the south of Ireland. We boarded an ocean liner named the Ivernia. We sailed across the Atlantic Ocean for many days and nights. We arrived in America in New York. We continued moving west and settled in Cincinnati, Ohio. My father had relatives there. It was his aunt who sponsored us on our voyage to America.
I have always been so proud of my Irish heritage. My home, my birthplace I hold so dear in my heart, I knew some day that I would visit my homeland. My mother had not seen her family in over 29 years. My Irish Lassie mum came from a family of 11 children. There were 7 boys and 4 girls & to this day, all of my relatives live in Ireland, England, and Romania.
I took my mum home to Ireland in 1984 for a visit to see all of her family, and my daughter Maria and I traveled with her. What a lovely time we had with all the family. It was so lovely seeing all of her brothers and sisters. The trip was marvelous. It is upon this trip and seeing Ireland that I decided to tell the story of Patee and Maree. I was blessed with two beautiful children. My son, Patrick, and my daughter, Maria. When they were little, I would make up a story to tell them at bedtime. They always wanted to hear about the little leprechauns in Ireland. So this is the beginning of Patee and Maree. I named Patrick Patee. Then I named Maria, Maree. After all the years of telling this story, The Adventure of Patee and Maree in Search of the Hidden Pot of Gold, I decided to write the story. With pen in hand, I sat down and started writing. My mind was full of ideas. I brought the characters to life and I worked on this book for some time over the years.
In the spring of 2023, I journeyed home to my homeland, my love, Ireland. It had been 40 years since I had seen my family in Ireland. We had a wonderful trip with family. We traveled from Dublin to Wexford and then on to Crosshaven in Co. Cork, Ireland. The trip was marvelous. So many memories made. It was upon returning home that I started to complete my lil book about the two wee little leprechauns. Again, I took pen and paper and completed the book.
I brought to life all the characters in the book. They all came to life. Noel the Troll with his moon-shaped red stone. Mick the Shillelagh Stick with his emerald eye. Anne the oyster and her black pearl, by the Irish Sea. Luna Rose, the talking rose in a field of heather, that gave the two wee leprechauns a crystallized teardrop. Last there was Maverley Moo the black and white cow with her golden bell around her neck.
So it is that a made up spoken child’s story of two wee lil leprechauns came to life as Patee and Maree.
Now a written story transformed into a book called “The Adventure of Patee and Maree in Search of the Hidden Pot of Gold.
We hope you’ll join us at Vinoklet Winery on July 2nd for this heartwarming celebration of storytelling, heritage, and imagination.
Please let us know that you are planning on joining us for the evening by making a reservation. Thank you! See you then!
Date & Time:
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
For the entire family!
Location:
Vinoklet Winery & Restaurant
11069 Colerain Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45252
(513) 385-9309