Unique things to do in Wine Country

After being introduced to the space and to each other, I will provide a quick demonstration on the wheel with a small amount of clay. Afterwards, each guest will be allowed time to create a piece on the wheel from beginning to end with personal instruction and assistance from me. Guests are welcome to make anything they would like to on the wheel! Cup, bowl, vase, dish, etc. (Please Read)The firing of pottery is a long process that is separate from the time we spend on the wheel. Each piece requires a two day long firing process in a kiln, and I hand glaze each piece. I offer kiln services out of my personal studio if you have interest in having your piece fired for a *small fee that is not due the day of the experience.* I do not include this in the price of the experience because some guests do not wish to keep their piece. Wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting some clay on. Clay will wash out, but you may not want to go out right after. The time noted on the experience, 2 hours, is generally descriptive of a 2 person experience which encompasses the majority of my bookings. In general, the experience is 1 hour per person. If there are 3 or 4 people in the booking, likely the experience will extend the 2 hour session time, and if there is 1 person in the booking it will be closer to an hour.

No binoculars? No problem! We've got you covered with quality binoculars and a high-powered spotting scope to bring those birds up close! We want to help beginners get out and appreciate the bird world. Don't be shy if you've never birded before - that's what we're here for! (All experience levels are welcome though.) You'll meet us for a slow meander along Sonoma County's bucolic West County Regional Trail in Sebastopol. There, we'll look at, listen to, and identify a variety of songbirds, woodpeckers, raptors, and much more. Time allowing, we’ll walk 1 mile to a water treatment pond for a chance to see some duck species before birding our way back (a flat, paved 2-mile roundtrip). We’ll send you home with a paper checklist of the species we observed throughout our walk. And, if you're on eBird, we will share the day's checklist with you. We guarantee you'll leave with an increased appreciation of the bird life that surrounds us! If there are any specific birding skills you'd like to focus on improving (visual ID, birding by ear, etc.), let us know and we'll be happy to tailor the walk to your interests. If you don’t see a time that fits your schedule, or if you're a group larger than 6, contact us and we’ll try to accommodate you! PLEASE NOTE: There are no restrooms at this location.

We'll start with a tour of the sanctuary where you'll meet a variety of rescued farm animals. We'll share their stories of resilience and healing and talk a bit more about the industries they come from. You'll love meeting our animal ambassadors and may be surprised at what you learn, since we so rarely see the animals in our food system. Join us afterwards at our picnic tables in the field for a glass of local wine and a vegan cheese and charcuterie platter. (Note: The platter contains nuts and gluten unless otherwise requested. Please inform us of any allergies when you make your booking so we can be sure to provide suitable options. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be served.) The Experience will last approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Please be mindful that as a sanctuary for rescued animals, our priority is the physical and emotional well being of the rescued animals who call Charlie's Acres home. Our loved animal residents are completely free and always have a choice as to whether or not they want to interact with visitors. They will reside at the sanctuary for the rest of their lives, where we'll have the honor of taking care of them. Other things to note: Learn more about what to expect and find answers to frequently asked questions: https://charliesacres.org/faq.html

During this class you will learn and hands-on do all the steps to make a beautiful artisan-quality loaf of sourdough bread both with and without the hassle of making a sourdough starter. You will taste a number of different variations of the bread, and learn how to make those variations as well. You will leave with a warm loaf of bread to take home, and sourdough starter if you wish. If baking has always intimidated you, this is a great class for you, as you will leave here with the confidence to DO IT!! Other things to note Even if you have never baked bread before, you will leave with all the skills you need to do this at home, including a list of equipment and ingredients. If you are able to travel with it, we will provide you with some fresh lively sourdough starter to take home. This cannot go on airplanes.

First things first... Your driver will arrive to pick up the group at the address you provide upon booking your experience with a splash of sparkling wine for everyone to toast before embarking on your adventure in wine country. A basket of light snacks will be available for your group to enjoy in between winery visits as well as plenty of water to stay hydrated. Now, it’s off to the wineries! Typically, we will visit 2-3 wineries (based upon timing and location of Airbnb), one stop either offering a food and wine pairing or a picnic lunch. o Picnic Lunch option o If you choose the picnic lunch option, you do have the flexibility to choose a casual picnic lunch or a more elaborate offering. The cost of food is dependent on your meal choices. o A menu will be provided for you to choose from. We will place the order, pickup, and set up the picnic at the winery with dinnerware and some fun décor for the table. A few things to remember.... o Wineries do require reservations be made in advance and will require a credit card. o You will receive an itinerary prior to the date of your experience with a brief description of each winery you will visit. Sit back and relax.... After the last winery visit your driver will make sure you are back at your vacation home safe and sound. We look forward to welcoming you to Wine Country!!

The Epicurean Connection is offering private hands on cheesemaking class with award winning Cheesemaker/Chef Sheana Davis & Wine Educator/Cheesemaker Ben Sessions. Class includes a hands on cheesemaking class. A cheese cloth, cheese ladle, cheese recipe card and cheese trail map, artisan cheese tasting and complimentary beverages. The guests will make a 2-3# Creme de Ricotta wheel of cheese and or flavor the Creme de Ricotta from our Spice Bar. Please bring a cooler to take-home your cheeses. Class is hosted by award winning cheesemaker Sheana Davis & Ben Sessions, The Epicurean Connection. Class is 90 minutes. . Thank you, Sheana Davis & Ben Sessions

Join us at Pushpak Motors for your guided tour of Wine Country. Riding our environmentally responsible, road-safe electric trikes, we will take you to areas of Sonoma that most locals aren't even aware of! We will describe the history of the area, show you some of the wonderful homes in town, and take you for a wine tasting. Private tours are available, or come and make some new friends! Our trikes take only minutes to learn to drive, and are both safe and fun. See Sonoma from this unique perspective, and make unforgettable memories with us.

Our Sonoma Coast Kayak Tour takes you to the edge of the beautiful Pacific Ocean where we paddle the Russian River as it meets the sea. Birds, seals, and a fantastic paddle are just some of the highlights of this great day on the water. We meet in the small coastal village of Jenner where your guide will give a brief safety and paddling instruction before beginning the paddle. We spend 2-2.5 hours exploring the beautiful Jenner estuary keeping our eyes open for Harbor seals, cormorants, pelicans, otters, and bald eagles. Your local guide will explain why this is such a special area while discussing history, wildlife, and the weather unique to this ecosystem.

We will welcome you in one of our vintage VW Buses! Explore three of the best wineries in Sonoma Valley. We choose from places like Anaba, Buena Vista, Winery Sixteen 600, Gundlach or other awesome Sonoma wineries. We'll enjoy a picnic lunch at our second stop on us. We will order from Sonoma’s Best Deli on us! *Guests pay for wine tasting at each location, anticipate between $40-50 in tasting fees per person for each winery. Look for our Napa experience too. Please note that we have a 72-hour cancellation policy on all tours. https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/118276?source=p2

After being introduced to the space and to each other, I will provide a quick demonstration on the wheel with a small amount of clay. Afterwards, each guest will be allowed time to create a piece on the wheel from beginning to end with personal instruction and assistance from me. Guests are welcome to make anything they would like to on the wheel! Cup, bowl, vase, dish, etc. (Please Read)The firing of pottery is a long process that is separate from the time we spend on the wheel. Each piece requires a two day long firing process in a kiln, and I hand glaze each piece. I offer kiln services out of my personal studio if you have interest in having your piece fired for a *small fee that is not due the day of the experience.* I do not include this in the price of the experience because some guests do not wish to keep their piece. Wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting some clay on. Clay will wash out, but you may not want to go out right after. The time noted on the experience, 2 hours, is generally descriptive of a 2 person experience which encompasses the majority of my bookings. In general, the experience is 1 hour per person. If there are 3 or 4 people in the booking, likely the experience will extend the 2 hour session time, and if there is 1 person in the booking it will be closer to an hour.

We will welcome you in one of our vintage VW Buses! Explore three of the best wineries in Napa Valley. We visit places like Bread & Butter, Pestoni Family Vineyards, and Napa Cellars, Hagafen Cellars, and Saintsbury. We'll enjoy a picnic lunch at our second spot. *Guests pay for wine tasting at each location, anticipate $40-55 per person per winery. Each guest will pay for wine tasting at the winery destinations.

No binoculars? No problem! We've got you covered with quality binoculars and a high-powered spotting scope to bring those birds up close! We want to help beginners get out and appreciate the bird world. Don't be shy if you've never birded before - that's what we're here for! (All experience levels are welcome though.) You'll meet us for a slow meander along Sonoma County's bucolic West County Regional Trail in Sebastopol. There, we'll look at, listen to, and identify a variety of songbirds, woodpeckers, raptors, and much more. Time allowing, we’ll walk 1 mile to a water treatment pond for a chance to see some duck species before birding our way back (a flat, paved 2-mile roundtrip). We’ll send you home with a paper checklist of the species we observed throughout our walk. And, if you're on eBird, we will share the day's checklist with you. We guarantee you'll leave with an increased appreciation of the bird life that surrounds us! If there are any specific birding skills you'd like to focus on improving (visual ID, birding by ear, etc.), let us know and we'll be happy to tailor the walk to your interests. If you don’t see a time that fits your schedule, or if you're a group larger than 6, contact us and we’ll try to accommodate you! PLEASE NOTE: There are no restrooms at this location.

Our guests will be given directions to drive to Le Vin Winery & Vineyards. There you will be greeted and taken to the west corral. With an introduction to our Le Vin and Seawolf Wines and Le Vin olive oil. Seated for an incredible outdoor wine tasting, olive oil tasting. You will experience a taste of our wines, a selection of 5 wines throughout the 2 hour visit. The live music begins on the Corral Stage overlooking the most expansive views of mountain ranges and valleys below. Eric London will play guitar and sing his original folk rock songs with other musicians. Check him out on Spotify! A lovely way to spend time experiencing wine, magnificent views, & original folk rock music. Take a short walk or hike on this beautiful 164 acre Estate Winery. What makes this experience special is the beautiful location, fantastic music, and the delicious wine and olive oil tasting we serve. Bring a picnic lunch or other snacks if you wish.

We'll start with a tour of the sanctuary where you'll meet a variety of rescued farm animals. We'll share their stories of resilience and healing and talk a bit more about the industries they come from. You'll love meeting our animal ambassadors and may be surprised at what you learn, since we so rarely see the animals in our food system. Join us afterwards at our picnic tables in the field for a glass of local wine and a vegan cheese and charcuterie platter. (Note: The platter contains nuts and gluten unless otherwise requested. Please inform us of any allergies when you make your booking so we can be sure to provide suitable options. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be served.) The Experience will last approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Please be mindful that as a sanctuary for rescued animals, our priority is the physical and emotional well being of the rescued animals who call Charlie's Acres home. Our loved animal residents are completely free and always have a choice as to whether or not they want to interact with visitors. They will reside at the sanctuary for the rest of their lives, where we'll have the honor of taking care of them. Other things to note: Learn more about what to expect and find answers to frequently asked questions: https://charliesacres.org/faq.html

We’ll meet and have a nice chat about the different types of shellfish we offer. Then we’ll get into how to shuck an oyster, with some hands on practice! I’ll also give you my tips and tricks for purchasing, storing, preparing, cooking, and serving these tasty mollusks! There will be plenty of time left over for you to enjoy some oysters on the half shell at the end and also to answer any remaining questions you might have.

During this class you will learn and hands-on do all the steps to make a beautiful artisan-quality loaf of sourdough bread both with and without the hassle of making a sourdough starter. You will taste a number of different variations of the bread, and learn how to make those variations as well. You will leave with a warm loaf of bread to take home, and sourdough starter if you wish. If baking has always intimidated you, this is a great class for you, as you will leave here with the confidence to DO IT!! Other things to note Even if you have never baked bread before, you will leave with all the skills you need to do this at home, including a list of equipment and ingredients. If you are able to travel with it, we will provide you with some fresh lively sourdough starter to take home. This cannot go on airplanes.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of wine country with our exclusive wine tour experience. Capture every moment of your adventure with our GoPro video option, ensuring that the memories of your day among the vines will last a lifetime. Your excursion begins with a scenic 40-minute ride, whisking you away to a world of exquisite tastes and aromas. We invite you to select your preferred destination in advance, allowing us to tailor a visit that aligns perfectly with your palate. Please note that reservations are essential, as the allure of the wineries we visit often draws a discerning crowd. Our curated selection of destinations includes the bustling hub of The Barlow in Sebastopol, the refined elegance of Taft Street's tasting room, the bold flavors of Red Car, and the renowned craftsmanship of Dutton Goldfield. Should you desire a deeper dive into the world of winemaking, we offer visits to Hook and Ladder, Deloach, Harvest Moon, Inman Family Wines, and the charming Suncé Winery. While we typically indulge in one winery per tour, time permitting, a second tasting can be arranged to further enrich your experience. Wineries are not just about tasting; they're about creating an immersive experience that tantalizes all senses. From the carefully crafted tasting menus to the stories behind each bottle. Let us show you the hidden gems of wine country!

You will be greeted with some specialty non-alcoholic beverages, along with some affection from our three small rescue dogs. I will teach you how to make homemade ricotta cheese in a very simple way, and then how to use that ricotta to make tartines (rustic bread toasted and spread with Ricotta and topped with your choices of things -- we take them to a whole new level with at least 25 special ingredients I create just for you) and a quick and easy version of cacio e pepe (what I call a grown-ups mac n' cheese). You will learn what to do with the whey which is leftover from making cheese. We will even pick some herbs and edible flowers from my herb garden, and learn more about those as part of this experience. Then you will sit down to eat the creations you have made. You will leave with the recipes you need to easily recreate the ricotta at home, and a new skill to share with your family and friends. Other things to note As this class centers around making ricotta cheese, if you have a dairy allergy this would not work for you. However, if you are simply lactose intolerant we CAN make this with lactose-free milk. Please let me know in advance. We have three small friendly dogs who are part of the welcoming committee. If you have a dog allergy or aversion, please understand this part of the experience cannot be changed.

Join me for a paint & sip in the beautiful and historic Sonoma plaza. We will enjoy California’s beautiful weather paired with Sonoma County’s wine to inspire you to create a unique piece of artwork that you can take home to remember and cherish forever. I will be providing absolutely everything you need, so that all you have to do is show up! I will be teaching you basic and easy-to-follow painting techniques that anyone, with or without any painting experience can achieve.

First things first... Your driver will arrive to pick up the group at the address you provide upon booking your experience with a splash of sparkling wine for everyone to toast before embarking on your adventure in wine country. A basket of light snacks will be available for your group to enjoy in between winery visits as well as plenty of water to stay hydrated. Now, it’s off to the wineries! Typically, we will visit 2-3 wineries (based upon timing and location of Airbnb), one stop either offering a food and wine pairing or a picnic lunch. o Picnic Lunch option o If you choose the picnic lunch option, you do have the flexibility to choose a casual picnic lunch or a more elaborate offering. The cost of food is dependent on your meal choices. o A menu will be provided for you to choose from. We will place the order, pickup, and set up the picnic at the winery with dinnerware and some fun décor for the table. A few things to remember.... o Wineries do require reservations be made in advance and will require a credit card. o You will receive an itinerary prior to the date of your experience with a brief description of each winery you will visit. Sit back and relax.... After the last winery visit your driver will make sure you are back at your vacation home safe and sound. We look forward to welcoming you to Wine Country!!