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MEETINGS GUIDE inspired settings cultivate results Your event deserves an unforgettable backdrop.

Just 30 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, Sonoma County offers an inspired setting to create connections.

Here, you’ll find: • 6,600 hotel rooms with on-site meeting space • More than 425 wineries and 55 miles of coastline • In-the-know locals to lead your teams • Exceptional value for unique activities

Sonoma County is easy to reach yet a world away from the everyday. TABLE OF CONTENTS Invigorate your team in this stunning setting. Expand your meeting with a hike through the vineyards and redwood forests. Close the deal over a round of golf. Spark competition with blending challenges and 4 Who We Are 30 Activities outdoor adventure courses. Impress every stakeholder with innovative 5 Hotels, Lodges 31-32 Food & Wine dining, creative craft beers, and spectacular wine tastings. & Inns Directory 33-35 Outdoor 6-11 large Conference Rooms In addition to an array of options, you can also rest assured that your 36 Spa 12-20 Medium Conference Rooms meeting is in a destination that upholds the highest sustainability 37 Culture standards. The Sonoma County community is committed to making this 21-25 Inspiring Venues 38 Why Work With Us the first 100% sustainable wine region in the nation. Here, you’ll achieve a 26-27 uNIQUE OFF-SITE VENUES different kind of ROI — Realize Outstanding Innovation, cultivating results 39 GET IN TOUCH both at your meeting and in the workplace. 28-29 Transportation

For more information, visit sonomacounty.com/meetings. 3 HOTELS, LODGES & INNS DIRECTORY

LARGE CONFERENCE HOTELS CITY

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sonoma Situated on 22 park-like acres, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sonoma Wine Country is Rohnert Park centrally located and boasts 18,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, 245 guest rooms, 707-584-5466 | DoubleTreeSonomaHotel.com and six suites.

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa For meetings, retreats, and incentive trips, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is the Sonoma 707-939-2471 | Fairmont.com/Sonoma ultimate destination, featuring 226 beautifully appointed guest rooms, including 60 suites.

Flamingo Resort The historic and award-winning Flamingo Resort boasts 170 guest rooms and 12 event spaces Santa Rosa 707-545-8530 | FlamingoResort.com totaling more than 14,350 square feet.

Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country This 253-room hotel features 40,000 square feet of newly renovated indoor/outdoor meeting Santa Rosa 707-284-1234 | and event space, including elegant ballrooms, sleek boardrooms, and peaceful courtyards. WHO SonomaWineCountry.Regency.Hyatt.com Oxford Suites Sonoma County Just 20 minutes from the Sonoma County Airport, the newly opened Oxford Suites Sonoma Rohnert Park 707-584-0333 | OxfordSuitesSonoma.com County offers 163 suites and over 6,700 square feet of meeting space.

Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma Stay at the gateway to Northern country at the Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma WE ARE 888-627-8458 | Sheraton.com/Petaluma Petaluma, featuring 184 fully renovated rooms and 15,000 square feet of indoor meeting space.

MIDSIZE CONFERENCE HOTELS CITY

Sonoma County Tourism Bodega Bay Lodge The only AAA Four Diamond hotel on the Sonoma Coast, Bodega Bay Lodge offers 83 cozy Bodega Bay 707-875-3525 | BodegaBayLodge.com rooms with private balconies and real fireplaces. is the official Destination Courtyard by Marriott Santa Rosa Conveniently located in the center of the Historical Railroad Square District, Courtyard by Santa Rosa STEWARDSHIP Organization 707-573-9000 | Marriott.com/stscy Marriott features 138 spacious and newly renovated guest rooms. Hampton Inn & Suites Windsor – Located in the center of Sonoma County’s wine country, the Hampton Inn & Suites Windsor Sonoma Wine Country Windsor for Sonoma County. offers 116 guest rooms, a 900-square-foot meeting room, and a 12-person boardroom. 707-837-9355 | HamptonInn3.Hilton.com

Holiday Inn Windsor – Wine Country Within the heart of Sonoma County, this brand-new, full-service Holiday Inn features 100 Windsor guest rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout, and over 2,600 square feet of meeting space. 707-838-8800 | HIWineCountry.com Does not offer complimentary breakfast

Hotel E Meet in casual elegance in the new Hotel E, a full-service boutique hotel ideally situated on Santa Rosa the Old Courthouse Square in downtown Santa Rosa. Come together in 1,000 square feet of 707-481-3750 | HotelESantaRosa.com meeting space with flexible seating.

Hotel Petaluma Conveniently located in Petaluma’s historic downtown district, Hotel Petaluma offers newly Petaluma remodeled event spaces that have kept their authentic style and design intact, maintaining 707-559-3393 | HotelPetaluma.com Our core values: their historic value throughout their 91 rooms. The Sandman The Sandman hosts small receptions, team retreats, and board meetings of up to 25 people. Accountability, Innovation, Leadership, Santa Rosa Playful yet refined, the 135-room Sandman is an affordable and inviting option just minutes 707-293-2100 | SandmanSantaRosa.com from downtown Santa Rosa. Transparency, and Diversity The Inn at the Tides Meet where California wine country meets the Sonoma Coast. Situated on acres of natural Bodega Bay surroundings, just steps from the Tides Wharf Pier, the 86-room Inn at the Tides is suitable for 800-541-7788 | InnAtTheTides.com groups of up to 150 people.

Vintners Resort Nestled amid lush vineyards and grounds in the heart of Sonoma County’s wine country, Santa Rosa Vintners Resort offers 78 California Green Lodging-certified rooms, a spa with indoor and Tourism by the numbers: 800-421-2584 ext. 604 | VintnersResort.com outdoor pools, two restaurants, and over 10,000 square feet of elegant meeting and event space.

• Over $1.93 billion annual direct INSPIRING VENUES CITY

economic impact AutoCamp Adventurous groups will love collaborating under towering redwoods at AutoCamp. Blending Guerneville • Over 20,000 local jobs 707-604-6103 | AutoCamp.com thoughtful design and natural surroundings, AutoCamp is a retreat unlike any other.

Boon Hotel + Spa The 14-room Boon Hotel + Spa hosts elegant weddings and receptions, inspiring team • $158.4 million in visitor taxes Guerneville retreats, and intimate executive meetings. Gather in the heart of the Russian River Valley 707-869-2721 | BoonHotels.com where old-growth redwoods meet the palm tree-lined pool.

Farmhouse Inn A rustic yet sophisticated backdrop sets the stage for unforgettable meetings and events in Forestville the Russian River Valley. Offering 25 rooms and suites, the Farmhouse Inn features a luxury 707-887-3300 | FarmHouseInn.com spa, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and intimate meeting space for up to 20.

Funding: Safari West Experience the Sonoma Serengeti at Safari West, where meetings and events go wild. Meeting Santa Rosa venue options include an open-air patio next to flamingo lagoons and a spacious indoor room 2% assessment on applicable lodging 707-566-3650 | SafariWest.com with audio/video equipment. Timber Cove Resort Enjoy views of the Sonoma Coast from the 46-room Timber Cove Resort, extensively rooms and the County of Sonoma’s Jenner renovated to highlight its stylish mid-60s roots. A professional event staff offers full-service 707-847-3231 | TimberCoveResort.com support at the resort’s five meeting spaces. Advertising Award Program

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Doubletree by Hilton Sonoma Wine Country Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa

Centrally located, this full-service hotel is surrounded by • Presentation Services Audio-Visual on-site For meetings, retreats, and incentive trips, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa • 40,000-square-foot Willow two 18-hole golf courses and offers easy access to group off- • Airport Express servicing SFO and OAK airports is the ultimate destination, featuring 226 guest rooms, including 60 suites with Stream Spa with 27 site activities for team building or leisure. 245 guest rooms, • Two 18-hole golf courses, tennis, and sport courts 14,000 square feet of indoor space and 10,000 square feet of outdoor function treatment rooms • On-site: Bacchus Restaurant & Wine Bar, • Access to PGA championship combined with 18,000-square-foot indoor/32,000-square- space. There is a variety of flexible meeting spaces, and the thoughtfully designed Lobby Bar, Room Service 18-hole private golf course foot exterior space, offer the flexibility to create unique Sonoma Valley Ballroom with fireplace creates an inviting ambiance. Santé is • Adjacent to Bear Republic Brewery and Graton • An experienced catering team experiences for all event types. A large, inviting lobby with Casino nearby one of the top-rated restaurants in the region, renowned for using locally sourced outdoor patio and ballroom foyer offer additional space for organic ingredients, and it is the recipient of a AAA Four Diamond award. networking, events, and receptions. 6 For more information, visit sonomacounty.com/meetings. 7 LARG E CONF R EN C H OT L S LARG E CONF R EN C H OT L S

Flamingo Resort Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine County

Nestled in the rolling hills at the gateway to Sonoma Valley Wine Country, • 24/7 heated swimming pools and This quiet 8-acre retreat is located within easy access of all • Pet-friendly Flamingo Resort transports hotel guests to a place of natural beauty and whirlpool throughout the year the beauty and bounty of Sonoma County. Designed with an • Fitness center and outdoor pool quiet charm. The 13-acre resort offers two Olympic-sized pools, a full spa, • Complimentary parking emphasis on social spaces that evoke creativity, its 40,000 square • Outdoor lawn games with S’mores Stations • 20,000-square-foot spa with • Bicycles available for day use and an outdoor tiki bar with ample space to accommodate 500-plus guests feet of flexible indoor/outdoor meeting space create the perfect 8 treatment rooms • Restaurant and Lobby Bar offer 100+ Sonoma for meetings and events. With 170 guest rooms, the hotel offers more than venue for conferences, incentive trips, and board retreats. • Pet-friendly accommodations , spirits, and barrel-aged cocktails 15,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space and can host conferences, board meetings, galas, film screenings, and other gatherings.

8 For more information, visit sonomacounty.com/meetings. 9 LARGE CONFERENCE HOTELS 11 Complimentary access to the Complimentary Lounge Club Sheraton Green Lodging Program Starwood Green Leader and a TripAdvisor Wi-Fi Complimentary parking Complimentary • • • • nty.com/meetings. sonomacou visit For more information, a uma on Sonoma Wine Country Petal Sherat wine to Northern California’s the gateway at The property is located trails walking wetlands, River to the Petaluma and adjacent country restaurants, Petaluma to downtown Park, and close of Shollenberger and four suites A total of 184 rooms include shops, and nightlife. 15,000 with rooms are available Thirteen breakout suites. 12 junior space. square feet of meeting space and 800 square feet of event Restaurant. Tolay at dining is available On-site Complimentary breakfast Complimentary wine featuring reception Evening and appetizers and pool Hot tub, steam room, sauna, airport shuttle Complimentary • • • • Oxford Suites Sonoma County Airport, the newly County from the Sonoma 20 minutes Only and offers 163 suites opened Oxford County Sonoma Suites of meeting space and state-of-the-art to 7,000 square feet up the Oxford is at dining Barrel Bar. On-site equipment. 10

LARGE CONFERENCE HOTELS MEDIUM CONFERENCE HOTELS 13 24-hour fitness center and spa pool Heated Wi-Fi Complimentary • • • nty.com/meetings. sonomacou visit For more information, Rosa anta ard by Marriott S Conveniently located in the center of the Historical Railroad Square in the center located Conveniently guest rooms, 138 spacious, features by Marriott District, Courtyard rooms. On-site four event space with and 1,500 square feet of event The Bistro. at dining is available Courty Complimentary wine hour Complimentary Full-service spa and whirlpool pool swimming Heated course golf Jones, Jr. to Robert Trent Close Harbour Bodega at and the Links Wi-Fi Complimentary bocce ball, and other lawn Firepits, on-site available games • • • • • • Whether it’s an executive retreat, team-building exercise, workshop, or exercise, team-building workshop, retreat, an executive Whether it’s to spark backdrop a stimulating Lodge provides Bay conference, Bodega to 70 people up accommodate spaces readily event ideas. Inspirational fieldstone fireplaces, high massive views, bay panoramic and feature team is poised to The catering ceilings, and all the expected technology. Coast. Sonoma fare from Drakes fresh farm-to-table up serve e Lodg Bodega Bay 12

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Hampton Inn & Suites Windsor Holiday Inn Windsor – Wine Country

Between Healdsburg and Santa Rosa, this beautiful • Complimentary hot breakfast or This brand-new, full-service Holiday Inn is a modern hotel • Indoor heated pool Hampton Inn & Suites is minutes from world-class Hampton On the Run® Breakfast Bag to fit all of your rooming, event, and dining requirements. • Fitness center wineries, tasting rooms, and the Russian River. The property • Outdoor pool and hot tub Located in the heart of Sonoma County, this property • Complimentary parking • Fitness center features 116 guest rooms, a 900-square-foot meeting room features 100 guest rooms and over 2,600 square feet of • Complimentary Wi-Fi and a 308-square foot, 12-person boardroom. meeting space. On-site dining is at Tisza Bistro & Bar.

14 For more information, visit sonomacounty.com/meetings. 15 MEDIUM CONFERENCE HOTELS 17 Located in downtown Petaluma downtown in Located available Customized catering Wi-Fi Complimentary • • • nty.com/meetings. sonomacou visit For more information, Conveniently located in Petaluma’s historic downtown district, historic downtown in Petaluma’s located Conveniently kept have spaces that event remodeled offers newly Hotel Petaluma Opened in 1924, this charming and design. style their authentic hotel offers 91 guest rooms and 2,000 square feet of event boutique wines local restored ballroom. Sample an elegantly space, including in the lobby colleagues tasting room, connect with in the on-site seafood restaurant. the hotel’s and dine in The Shuckery, bar, uma Hotel Petal Pet-friendly accommodations Pet-friendly distance to downtown Walking Rosa Santa Wi-Fi Complimentary • • • Meet in casual elegance in the new Hotel E, a full-service boutique boutique full-service a E, Hotel new the in elegance casual in Meet on the Old Courthouse Square in downtown situated hotel ideally 39 guest rooms and 1,000 square Rosa. Come together with Santa indoor/outdoor versatile five feet of meeting space, including rooftop Restaurant, 31 guest rooms, Perry’s . An additional venues in February 2020. available and room service will be bar, Hotel E 16

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the Sandman The Inn at the Tides

With the convenience of a roadside inn and the character of a vibrant wine • Kitchenette amenities Meet where California wine country joins with the Sonoma Coast. • Heated pool, whirlpool, sauna, country hotel, The Sandman invites guests to experience the best of Sonoma • Heated outdoor pool Situated on acres of natural surroundings, just steps from the Tides and fitness room County. There are 135 rooms, the art is local, the service is warm, and the and hot tub Wharf Pier, the Inn at the Tides is suitable for groups of up to 150 people • In-room massage available • Complimentary Wi-Fi • Complimentary Wi-Fi amenities are thoughtful. The Pool House & Bar are open year-round. with 6,228 square feet of event space, including a Bay View event space, Let the Sandman provide a comfortably casual meeting space for up to 25 outdoor terraces, and dockside. Dining is available at The Tides Wharf & attendees. The meeting space has natural light and a soft palette; it’s not Restaurant and The Bay View Restaurant and Lounge. your typical hotel meeting space and that’s why you’ll love it.

18 For more information, visit sonomacounty.com/meetings. 19 I n sp i r ing V e ues ME DIUM CONF E R EN C H OT L S

Vintners Resort autocamp

Nestled amid lush vineyards and grounds in the heart of Sonoma County’s wine country, • California Green This retreat is located in the heart of the redwoods, • Mid-century modern architectural clubhouse the four-diamond hotel resort and spa is located at the gateway to the famous Russian Lodging Certified featuring new luxury suites produced by Airstream and • Indoor and outdoor fire pit lounges • Vineyard walking path River. Vintners Resort sits on a 92-acre vineyard property with beautifully landscaped luxurious canvas tents. Set in the beautiful Northern • Wi-Fi throughout property • Bocce ball court gardens, stunning vineyard views, courtyards, and fountains. The resort offers 78 guest California wilderness, AutoCamp offers a variety of • Complimentary Wi-Fi rooms and suites, John Ash & Co. Restaurant, The Front Room Bar & Lounge, River Vine amenities and can accommodate a range of group sizes. Restaurant, and Vi La Vita Spa with two relaxation pools (18 and over). A purpose-built event center has 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space.

20 For more information, visit sonomacounty.com/meetings. 21 Inspiring Venues 23 Michelin-starred restaurant Michelin-starred restaurant on the property and sublime spa hot tub, Pool, for meeting space Intimate to 20 up • • • nty.com/meetings. sonomacou visit For more information, n Farmhouse Inn , five concierges, a Michelin‑starred designed rooms, five 25 beautifully With to 20, meeting space for up a sublime spa, and intimate restaurant, in the luxury of wine country Inn is the pinnacle the Farmhouse barn is a unique setting for an A contemporary Valley. Russian River and high-tech amenities stylish with equipped boardroom executive an experience. a meeting into transforms that equipment Saltwater pool and hot tub pool Saltwater spa On-site 24-hour honor bar access and Wi-Fi Internet • • • • a Boon Hotel + Sp boutique hotel is nestled beneath a canopy of redwoods of redwoods a canopy beneath hotel is nestled This 14-room boutique The hotel rooms and accommodations. of charming and offers a range honor bar, spa, an outdoor and hot tub, on-site also offers a saline pool to 150 guests for meetings and up space to accommodate and ample luxury During the summer season, there are also three additional events. available. camper vintage and a remodeled tents glamping 22

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Safari West Timber Cove Resort

Experience the Sonoma Serengeti at Safari West, where close encounters with • Complimentary breakfast For meetings and events of significance, enjoy an impressive and intimate space • Over 2 miles of trails on exotic animals add an out-of-the-ordinary thrill to meetings. Tucked away in • Seated dining and all on your own, surrounded by one of nature’s most revered backdrops. Timber Cove’s 25 bluff-top acres the hills of wine country, Safari West offers a truly unique group experience. presentation space professional event staff provides full-service support, while catering from the on-site • Outdoor Living Room • In-tent massages with games Meeting venue includes the Elephant Room with audio/video equipment and an restaurant, Coast Kitchen, satisfies every craving. Ocean-facing event spaces encourage • Private safaris available • Ocean-front fire pit open-air patio. Spend a day exploring the herds and flocks of exotic mammals creativity and each of the 46 guest rooms and suites ensure relaxation and renewal. • Rooms include Crosley LP and birds, and enjoy fine dining at the Savannah Cafe, or a night of plush luxury Event spaces include the 730-square-foot Ansel Adams Room with adjoining 575-square- record players with vinyl in one of 30 custom-designed safari tent cabins. foot South Deck, 990-square-foot North Deck, and 250-square-foot Coast Commune, a private ocean-front 406-square-foot room that seats 13. 24 For more information, visit sonomacounty.com/meetings. 25 3 Cornerstone Sonoma offers unique off-site venues an eclectic collection of unique shops and galleries that showcase local wine, art, and handcrafted goods. Lush gardens include Get a breath of fresh air, take a break from the the Sunset Test Gardens, which grows a variety of plants and conference room and plan your event or gathering trees divided into themed rooms. at one of Sonoma County’s unique off-site venues. Cornerstone also has serene spaces to create a memorable event, including a rustic barn and grand lawn. 1 Situated in the heart of Sonoma County’s wine country, Bricoleur Vineyards offers a natural setting for collaboration, celebration, and team bonding. With both indoor and outdoor spaces thoughtfully designed to accommodate different-sized 4 At their picturesque estate groups and occasions, Bricoleur Vineyards on , the provides a rustic, yet elegant setting Benziger Family Winery making it the perfect place to gather with hospitality team will help you your team. The on-site Winery Barn is a customize your next event. 10,000-square-foot multipurpose venue Whether it’s a private tram tour that can host intimate gatherings as well of their biodynamic vineyards, as larger groups. The on-site Pavilion is set a team-building blending against a backdrop of fig and olive trees for session in the Barn, or a private a picturesque farm-to-table meal or private dinner in their beautiful group wine tasting. wine cave, each experience is tailored to your group.

2 Francis Ford Coppola Winery 5 The Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate is a sprawling estate that includes & Gardens is ideal for large events – vineyards, a large swimming the sprawling estate is the largest and pool and a Francis Ford Coppola most-well known winery of Jackson Movie Gallery. The award-winning Family Wines in Sonoma County and winery is perfect for large and offers sweeping views of rolling green small groups – enjoy casual wine vineyards and immaculate gardens. receptions privately hosted in a Host a team gathering on the patio that reserved location where you’ll enjoy seats 200, plan a dinner in the Grand limited production wines, or plan a Reserve Hall that accommodates 100, group outing for one of the hosted or coordinate an evening out at the events like Dancing Under the Stars winery’s bocce ball courts, garden tours, or a paint night at the winery. and wine tastings.

26 For more information, visit sonomacounty.com/meetings. 27 Airlines & Airports Ground Transportation Located in Santa Rosa, Charles M. Schulz Sonoma From full-sized coaches to vans, sedans, SUVs, and TRANSPORTATION County Airport (STS) offers convenient flights on limousines, we have you covered. Limo buses – a client Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Sun Country favorite – can transport groups in style, either from Robust transportation services makes Sonoma County Airlines, and United Airlines. the airport to the hotel, or exclusively for wine tasting and excursions. easy to access and even easier to get around. The 15,000-square-foot terminal offers affordable parking, short lines, and relaxed dining with plane- The Sonoma County Airport Express from San Francisco spotting views at Sky Lounge Steakhouse & Sushi Bar. (SFO) and Oakland (OAK) Airports makes four stops hourly within Sonoma County.

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When you meet in wine country, YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS Foo d & Win e opportunities open up in the most unexpected ways. In Sonoma County, there are more than 425 wineries and over a million acres of experiences.

Culinary Experiences • Reward key players with a VIP barrel tasting followed In Sonoma County, dining is practically an art form. by a chef-hosted dinner. Every meal is an opportunity to bring teams together, • Break out of the boardroom and take a behind-the- whether you’re breaking the ice or closing the deal. scenes tour of an artisanal distillery or craft brewery. • Impress everyone who attends with an enormous pan Here are just a few examples of paella on the beach, prepared by the chef who threw of what we can create: down with Bobby Flay and won. • Invite your team to compete in a wine-blending • Gather for a true farm-to-table dinner in an challenge to create a custom Sonoma blend. elegant barn setting or in a wine cave. • Plan a board meeting in a fully equipped event center • Sit down for a beer-paired meal along the craft followed by cocktails in a garden courtyard. brew trail.

30 For more information, visit sonomacounty.com/meetings. 31 o u t d oor GIFTS THAT KEEP ON GIVING — Let us help create branded gifts, from custom wine bottles to engraved corkscrews. REFRESH YOUR P.O.V.

Outdoor Adventures In Sonoma County, it’s possible to connect with each Inspire creativity and collaboration with team- other while reconnecting with the land. Spend time building activities backdropped by beauty, challenge together in the great outdoors from towering the group with adventure-focused activities, and redwood forests to the rugged Pacific Coast and experience the clear-eyed focus that comes from rolling hills in between. being in nature.

32 For more information, visit sonomacounty.com/meetings. 33 Good sports, all around Twelve stunning golf courses — all open to the public — are the perfect place to strike up a conversation or celebrate a new deal. What else can we arrange? Play in the idyllic foothills with a backdrop of towering redwood • Hiking and outdoor education trees or pair your match with views of the Pacific coastline. • Deep-sea fishing • Horseback riding Accommodating groups of four to 400, the driving school at • Zip line adventures Sonoma Raceway is an epic place for adrenaline-fueled team • Hot air balloon rides bonding. Race around the track in an F3, a sports car, or even • Culinary and wine education programs your own car and learn driving techniques from one of the • Art galleries and art walks on-site professionals.

Only in Sonoma county Celebrate the man behind the “Peanuts” characters at the whimsical Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa. Explore the life and work of Schulz and the impact these delightful characters continue to have in the world today.

Safari West African Wildlife Preserve allows your group to come face to face with 900 different animals and learn more about wildlife conservation and stewardship. Reserve one of the tastefully decorated meeting spaces, then spend the night in one of the luxurious safari tents for a truly unique meeting experience. 34 For more information, visit sonomacounty.com/meetings. 35 c u l a sp t ur e CARVE OUT TIME

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Soak it In art, Inspired by Sonoma In Sonoma County, it’s all about the perfect balance. Take a break Art takes on many forms in Sonoma County, inspiring In the heart of downtown Santa Rosa, join your colleagues from the boardroom and indulge in spas that remind you you’re in creativity and curiosity at every turn. at a hip gallery, sip wine, mix and mingle, and admire the heart of California wine country. From soothing treatments that works of art. incorporate locally grown ingredients — like a nourishing Each October, artists open their studio doors for the seed oil massage or a refreshing sparkling facial — to the only Sonoma County Art Trails, which offers the perfect Or host a special event in Healdsburg with GrapeSeed, Japanese-style cedar enzyme bath in the country, there are plenty of introduction to the local art scene. It’s ideal for a casual a collection of small-lot wines produced by acclaimed ways to reward your hard work. group meet-up post conference-room discussion and winemakers, while viewing museum-quality art at the great for exploring on your own too. Paul Mahder Gallery.

Stroll South A Street Art District (known as SOFA) for a unique blend of galleries, artist working spaces, and cafés. 36 For more information, visit sonomacounty.com/meetings. 37 WHY WORK WITH US GET IN TOUCH Sonoma County Tourism offers complimentary services to assist you in planning a meeting, retreat, or group program. WE OFFER:

• Assistance in securing lodging • Coordination with hospitality and dining partners • Support planning off-site activities

Ask us about our booking incentives! Please contact our jEnNIfEr richArdS, cTA saManTHa Paull, cTA Group Business Development team at 800-576-6662, VicE PrESIDENt, GroUP bUsinEsS [email protected], or complete the online Meeting RFP. GroUP bUsinEsS dEVEloPmENt ManaGEr dEVEloPmENt North Bay, East Bay, and Based in Sonoma County Silicon Valley [email protected] [email protected]

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