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Sunday, May 10th
Check in at MacArthur Place in Sonoma Valley
Located in the beautiful Sonoma Valley Wine Country four blocks from historic Sonoma Plaza, MacArthur Place is a luxurious 64-room hotel and spa set in the midst of wineries, fine dining, shops, and unique galleries. Just a short fifteen minute drive from the Napa Valley and forty-five minutes from San Francisco, the Inn is convenient to both Sonoma Valley and Napa Valley wineries.
MacArthur Place is proud to be recognized again in 2014 as one of the "World's Best" Hotels in Conde Nast Traveler's annual Reader's Choice Award, and as one of the "Top 10 Hotels in San Francisco and Northern California."
Dinner at your leisure – Recommend visiting the Historic Sonoma Square
MacArthur Place offers exceptional dining at Saddles Steakhouse, named "Best Beef Restaurant in California" by the California Beef Council. Saddle specializes in steaks, chops and fresh seafood and Saddles' wine list offers an outstanding selection of Sonoma and Napa wines earning The Wine Spectator's "Best of Award of Excellence."
Overnight at MacArthur Place in Sonoma Valley
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Monday, May 11th
Breakfast at hotel
Golf at Chardonnay Golf Club
The championship Napa Valley golf course will challenge players of all skill levels and represents a premier golf destination in Northern California, the Greater San Francisco Bay Area and the Napa Valley. The course meanders through over 150 acres of Chardonnay & Merlot vineyards and features numerous lakes and creek crossings.
Food & Wine Pairing at Cardinale Winery
Experience how food can be paired with some of the best wines in Napa Valley.
Cardinale, located in the heart of Napa Valley’s world-renowned Oakville District, crafts a single Cabernet Sauvignon from each vintage. The award-winning wine is a limited- production blend from Napa Valley’s most recognized mountain appellations including Mt. Veeder, Spring Mountain, Howell Mountain and Diamond Mountain.
Freemark Abbey Winery - Enjoy a gourmet BBQ at a facility with a History of Winemaking Excellence!
Freemark Abbey has been fortunate to have Ted Edwards as winemaker since 1985. His creative approach combined with the sheer length of experience with the vineyards of Napa Valley – the Rutherford Bench in particular – makes him one of the region’s leading winemakers, most notably for his Cabernet Sauvignon.
Overnight at MacArthur Place in Sonoma Valley
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Tuesday, May 12th
Breakfast at hotel
Arrowood Vineyards & Winery - Cheese & Wine Pairing - Tour of Winery
Partake in the Artisan Cheese and Wine Pairing. This exceptional culinary journey pairs some of the winery´s limited-production wines with local artisan cheeses in a casual atmosphere. This wine country experience promises to be relaxed, fun and educational.
Tour & Tasting/Mountaintop Lunch at Stonestreet Winery
The gourmet lunch and wine tasting will be stationed 1,800 feet above sea level on a pinnacle of Alexander Mountain Estate. You will be overlooking one of the most extensive mountain vineyards in the world.
Towering high above the Alexander Valley, Alexander Mountain Estate defies all previous conceptions of winegrowing—235 separate vineyard blocks are aligned in every imaginable spot on the compass, with peaks, valleys and ridges creating a broad spectrum of varied facings and elevations. Yet only a fifth of the 5,100-acre estate is planted to wine grapes.
Tour & Tasting at Verite Winery
Seven Perfect Scores
The name Vérité, French for truth, stands for wines that reflect their soil with integrity. In an historic moment, wine critic Robert Parker, Jr., of The Wine Advocate recently announced seven 100-point scores for Vérité’s three blends, Le Désir, La Joie and La Muse. This is the first time a Sonoma County winery has received this many perfect scores!
Dinner at Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen – Healdsburg, CA
Murphy Goode Wines
Under the direction of Chef de Cuisine Dustin Valette the kitchen excels at sourcing and showing off its regional ingredient diversity in dishes like Scallop En Croute with spring onion fondue, celeriac bacon, chardonnay beurre “vert,” and Liberty Duck Breast with pinot noir-braised cabbage, scarlet turnips, and pearl onions. Located at the center of three richly producing wine areas—Russian River, Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys—you can experience the region abundance even further in the neighborhood vineyard and food pairings. Dry Creek Kitchen offers international sophistication mixed with small town personality.
Overnight at MacArthur Place in Sonoma Valley
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Wednesday, May 13th
Breakfast at hotel
Golf at The Links at Bodega Harbour Golf Course
Play one of Greg´s favorite seaside golf courses in California.
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the back nine was originally opened in 1978. Then in 1987, the front nine was added to complete the full 18. Extensive renovations were completed in 2008 where over 96 bunkers were re-constructed, all 18 greens were stripped of the Poa Ana grass and bentgrass was added. Overall, the course conditions were greatly improved and The NEW Links at Bodega Harbour is the best it's ever been.
Tour & Tasting at Hartford Family Winery
Winemaker and General Manager Jeff Stewart produces award-winning wine every year. He also has a wonderful golf swing and is one of Greg´s favorite students.
Hartford Family Winery was founded in 1994 as a result of Don and Jennifer Hartford's appreciation for the wines, the people, and the unique vineyards near their Russian River Valley home. Located in the Sonoma County town of Forestville, the winery is about 15 miles from the cool Pacific Coast.
Wine Dinner at Mayacama Golf Club
LaJota Wines and Mt. Braves Wines
This could be the best clubhouse setting that you have ever seen!
From refined, elegant dinners paired with exquisite wines to a casual bite before or after a round, the club is recognized as one of the truly outstanding culinary programs in Wine Country. The highlight of your night will be the indulging in some wonderful wines in the very unique Member’s Only Wine Cave.
Overnight at MacArthur Place in Sonoma Valley
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Thursday, May 14th
Breakfast at hotel
Golf at Sonoma Golf Club
Probably the Best Course North of San Francisco, this classic layout offers strategy you're sure to appreciate. The balance and blend of long and short holes creates a perfect rhythm as you move through the round. Considered a fair but formidable test, unique challenges help keep you focused on the task at hand. We believe you’ll particularly enjoy the distinctive set of Par 3’s that offer a great diversity of aesthetic beauty and personal challenge.
Sonoma Golf Club was the host of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship; the prestigious season ending tournament of the PGA Champions Tour from 2003-2009. Winners in Sonoma were Jim Thorpe 2003, 2006, 2007, Mark McNulty 2004, Tom Watson 2005, Andy Bean 2008 and John Cook 2009.
Wine & Cheese Pairing at Matanzas Creek Winery
This winery has it all!
The unique character and beauty of Matanzas Creek's winery, vineyards, lavender field and gardens have earned the Estate worldwide recognition as a premier California wine country destination.
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates & Garden - Winemaker’s Dinner
What a wonderful way to end a special trip. The highly acclaimed and award-winning Kendall-Jackson wines will be paired with a dinner menu developed by Executive Chef Justin Wangler.
Learn about the latest gardening techniques and the sustainable lifestyle here in Sonoma County, as our chefs and wine experts treat you to a gourmet wine and food experience. Challenge yourself to think about what you eat, and become inspired to plant a garden of your own. A night that you will never forget!
Overnight at MacArthur Place in Sonoma Valley
Friday, May 15th
Breakfast at hotel
Guests depart from MacArthur Place
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