Join me for an epic wine country getaway in Santa Barbara, CA.
we’re going to wine country
I’m organizing a trip for a small group of wine lovers to join me for a long weekend in Santa Barbara wine country! Experience wine country like you never have before with exclusive wine tastings, educational vineyard walks, intimate winemaker dinners, and more.
Experience wine country like you never have before with this exclusive behind-the-scenes trip to Santa Barbara County.
Home to the highest concentration of female winemakers, Santa Barbara is producing some of California’s best (and most underrated) wines.
The region is made up of incredible restaurants, quaint towns full of wine tasting rooms, and vineyards with incredible views.
Enjoy a weekend tour through the Santa Ynez Valley and beyond, with me as your guide. Expect private educational tastings with winemakers, unforgettable dinners in the vineyard, and more.
itinerary sneak peak
Note: Itinerary is subject to change.
Thursday, April 13
- Welcome reception and check-in at the Ballard Inn
- Wine pairing dinner with winemakers Mireia Taribó and Tara Gomez of Camins 2 Dreams
Friday, April 14
- Educational vineyard walk and tasting with Peter Stolpman of Stolpman Vineyards
- Private lunch, vineyard tour, and tasting with Gretchen Voelcker of Piazza Family Wines and Luna Hart Wines
- Private tasting with Eric Carucci at Carucci Wines in Los Olivos
- Sunset wine dinner in the vineyard at Kessler-Haak
Saturday, April 15
- Educational tasting at Liquid Farm in Los Olivos
- Vineyard walk and sparkling wine tasting at Riverbench, followed by lunch at the winery
- Wine and cheese happy hour at the Ballard Inn
- Winemaker dinner at SY Kitchen
Sunday, April 16
- Depart
How much does the trip cost?
The total trip cost will be around $3700 per couple and $2500 for singles (includes hotel, transportation in wine country, meals, tastings, etc.). The final cost will be confirmed soon.
What does the trip cost include?
Everything except transportation to and from Santa Barbara. The cost includes 3 nights at the Ballard Inn, meals for the duration of the trip, daily wine and cheese hour, transportation during the trip, and all winery visits and tastings.
What is not included in the cost of the trip?
Travel to and from Santa Barbara wine country from home. Once you arrive, your transportation around wine country will be covered. You are welcome to book more than 3 nights at the Ballard Inn, but our special discounted rate will not be honored for additional nights outside of April 13-16.
When is the trip?
Thursday, April 13 through Sunday, April 16. Activities will begin in the early evening on Thursday and end midday on Sunday.
How do I get there?
If you plan to fly in, LAX is the closest airport. I’d suggest renting a car at LAX and driving about 2 hours up to the valley.
How do I reserve my spot?
Please send me an email letting me know you’d like to reserve your spot. I’ll give you instructions on how to book your room and make your deposit.
How many spots are available?
This trip has extremely limited space and I only have a few spots left!
