OUR FIRST EPICUREAN EXCURSION
2026 will mark our 5th annual trip to a top wine-producing region around the world. Our first four Wine Country Experiences produced so many wonderful memories. These trips placed a special emphasis on tasting and vineyard tours at top wineries, providing access to the finest wineries and winemakers and offering experiences you would not normally be offered.
For our 5th annual trip, this Epicurean Excursion will continue to deliver the same top-tier wine experiences, now with an exciting mix of unique food, farm, and garden tours, classes, and tastings. This trip will take us behind the scenes of Sonoma's and Napa's premier wineries, restaurants, and food artisans. While we are there, we will also take advantage of some of the beautiful cultural and lifestyle venues and amenities. Sonoma & Napa are the ideal regions to embark on our Epicurean Excursion as is will be a deep dive for the enthusiast and connoisseur of great wine, food, arts, and elevated lifestyle moments.
Don't miss this memorable wine and food experience in the Summer of 2026!
Important Dates
Thursday, February 26
announcing the full itinerary and trip pricing
Thursday, March 5
trip registration - time TBD
What to expect from our 2026 trip…
In addition to being a preeminent producer of some of the finest wines in the world, Sonoma & Napa are home to an amazing culinary and cultural landscape, resulting in memorable epicurean experiences. From world-class botanical gardens to the finest local farmstead cheeses, olive oils, culinary instruction, and top chef-driven restaurants, we will celebrate and experience the wonderful, handcrafted wines and foods produced by small, quality-obsessed family producers.
a 6-day trip from August 17-23, 2026 (Sunday, August 23 is a travel day)
in addition to world-class wine experiences, we are greatly increasing the number of dynamic food and local cultural experiences
food and wine pairing events
cooking demonstrations led by top chefs
an opportunity to explore the local area
a shorter, more relaxed experience than past trips
one luxury resort & spa experience for the whole trip
Our Hotel for this Trip - Montage Healdsburg
Surrounded by rolling vineyards and heritage oak trees, Montage Healdsburg offers an unforgettable escape where guests can immerse themselves in the beauty and flavor of Sonoma wine country through farm-to-table dining and exclusive experiences. Relax into the moment on the Olive Terrace, where alfresco dining comes with sweeping vineyard and mountain views. Gather around one of the resort’s outdoor fireplaces for a moment of reflection or inspiration beneath the open sky.
Wellness takes center stage with Spa Montage, yoga classes, serene outdoor pools, and nature-immersive design offering a restorative balance throughout your stay. Venture onto scenic biking and hiking trails or explore Healdsburg’s charming downtown for boutique shopping and local tasting rooms.
We are excited about many aspects of the trip this year, but we are especially pleased to be able to call Montage our "home" for the entirety of this trip. We will be able to settle in at this beautiful hotel and make the most of our time in Healdsburg. We are thrilled to be able to provide this hotel experience for you all; it's going to be very special and make this year's trip really stand out.
Lasting impressions of past Wine Country Experiences
“This trip was a once in a lifetime experience; great wine, great food, great wineries, great group! Management and logistics were excellent. Thanks!”
Peter G. from our 2022 Wine Country Experience to Napa & Sonoma, CA
“Another winner!!! Excellent time with George and Christi. Great experiences with food and wine. My husband and I could not have ever, in our wildest dreams, organized a curated trip of this magnitude.”
Ingrid D. from our 2023 trip to Willamette Valley, OR & Walla Walla, WA
“Honestly, this was one of the best travel experiences we have ever had. Everything was so well planned and thought out. We just had to show up and enjoy! I haven't stopped telling people about it since we got home. Thank you, team!”
Pat G. from our 2022 Wine Country Experience to Napa & Sonoma, CA
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