OFF THE VINE
A Roarin’ Good Time
Small groups in Santa Clara County will enjoy the area's beauty at Lion Ranch Vineyards & Winery. The family-owned winery not only serves up wine tastings of its Rhone and Provence style wines and catered bites for groups, but also offers the options of live music, Bocce ball games and interactive group classes, from salsa dancing and yoga to painting and succulent planting.
Wine Down in the Desert
The Canopy Wine Lounge has you covered when it comes to creating the perfect dessert wine event. Located in downtown Palm Springs, Canopy Wine Lounge is the brainchild of a former U.S. Ambassador and Alejandro Bulgheroni Family Estate Wines. The sophisticated space oozes mid-century elegance blended with an enchanting outdoor space with firepits, rocking chairs and banquette seating. With over 150 wines to offer, including Desert Wren (a local Palm Springs-made wine), there is something for every palate.
A Night in Europe
Transport your team to Spain, France or Italy for a night, all while never leaving Temecula Valley. Europa Village brings the charm, ambiance, food and wine of Europe to your next event. Plan a wine tasting in the vineyards of C’est la Vie, a tapas party in Bolero or deliver la dolce vita in Europa’s new Vienza.
Sip and Swirl
Housed in the historic East Village of downtown Long Beach, woman-owned District Wine provides a sophisticated space for groups to sip and swirl the night away. With wines from around the world paired with small bites, the cozy space invites the team to relax inside or on the patio.
Outing in the OC
Conveniently located near major Orange County cities but a world away in ambiance, Giracci Vineyards and Farms is a 10-acre oasis of vineyards, 250-year-old trees, stunning gardens, and great wine. The family-owned property caters to groups with educational wine-tasting parties, cooking classes, themed events, and catered dinners.
An Ode to Wine
Monks have a long history of making wine, which is still on display at the New Clairvaux Vineyard. Today, the winery is home to Trappist-Cistercian monks, who, along with fifth-generation Californian winemaker Aimée Sunseri, make award-winning wines like the 99-point 2020 Petite Sirah. An event soaking up the history and sipping the wines in the tasting room is hard to beat.
Spelunking for Syrah
Plan an underground wine adventure in Santa Barbara’s first wine caves. The 78-acre Cottonwood Canyon Winery near Santa Maria Valley, can host large gatherings in the cave or on its terrace and patio overlooking the breathtaking San Rafael Mountains. The winery is known for its handcrafted Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah.
Classic Vine Time
Napa is ready to help you crush your meeting. The wine-centric town has over 30 properties and over half a million sq. feet of meeting space. The largest meeting space in the Valley, the Meritage Ballroom, can accommodate up to 1,000 people. Additionally, in Spring 2024, The Meritage Resort & Spa will finish a $25 million resort renovation.
ON TAP
Suds and Sea
Located just off the famed Pacific Coast Highway, Humble Sea Brewing Co. takes advantage of its enviable location with an outdoor beer garden perfect for events. With over 20 beers on tap and the opportunity to coordinate a guided beer and food-paired tasting, it’s an ideal place to drink in the view and local craft brews.
South of North
Soak up the laid-back Lake Tahoe vibe at South of North Brewing Company. A private indoor dining area and outdoor event areas create a convivial atmosphere to enjoy a host of IPAs, stouts, porters, and ales.
Ales and Aces
Located in the Rolling Hills Casino in Corning, the Paskenta Brewery & Distillery is owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians. The first tribal-owned distillery in the state, the taproom has cushy seating that affords views of the brewing and distilling operations. With over 25,000 sq. ft of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting space in the casino, groups can grab a beer and bond on their next retreat.
Cider City
In a city known for beer, San Diego’s Bivouac Ciderworks is changing it up, putting the focus on trendy hard cider. The woman-owned urban cidery takes groups of up to 100 on a tasting adventure and education about hard cider in its stunning taproom in North Park.
BEER + WINE
Rancho Cordova Barrel District
For an unconventional party sure to please everyone’s palate, it’s impossible to beat the Rancho Cordova Barrel District. The district boasts five craft breweries, a wine-tasting room, two distilleries, a meadery, and a hard kombucha taproom. It’s ideal for hosting budget-friendly team-building events that bring people together.
SLO Down
The HUB is San Luis Obispo’s newest event space featuring Krobar Craft Distillery and Central Coast Brewing under one roof. For a wine-centric event in the city, Tolosa Winery features multiple indoor and outdoor spaces to enjoy their award-winning wines. Head north of the city to the wine region of Paso Robles for a special evening at one of the many wineries. Rava Wines is known for its sparkling wine and features the largest event space in the region. Halter Ranch Vineyard is ideal for an upscale, rustic event with its barn event space and train tour of the property. CASS Winery offers not only event space but also group activities ranging from horseback riding and archery to a week-long winemaker experience.
Seaside Libations
Embrace the beach and brew lifestyle at Santa Monica’s first and only craft brewery. Santa Monica Brew Works offers space for laidback events in its tap room. Famous wine shop Wally’s Santa Monica Fine Wine & Spirits Green Room can accommodate small groups ready to enjoy its curated collection of rare libations sourced from around the world.