Are you looking for a unique destination for your next corporate event? Do you want to get away from doing the same old thing you have been doing for years? California’s wine country fits the bill! There is so much to do, see and experience in Napa Valley – once you visit, you’ll wonder why you hadn’t been before!
The Wine Country is the perfect destination for your group’s needs. Here’s what Napa Valley has to offer for your next corporate event:
Custom Wine Tasting and Educational Events
This is always the first thing that people think of when they think of Napa Valley, but there’s a reason why wines in this area are so amazing. It has just as many viticultural (read: wine making) areas as France! The wines developed in Napa Valley are among the best in the world – and account for 25% of California’s total wine economy, even though only 4% of the grapes are grown here. So if you want the best, this is the place to be.
With this much fertile, grape growing land, it’s no wonder that Napa Valley is home to over 400 wine brands. Best of all, 95% of the local brands are family owned and operated meaning that you’re getting the experience of generations of winemakers in every glass. With so many coveted handcrafted wines, wine tasting and classes are a perfect activity to experience as much as possible. From wine education to sensory tastings to blending seminars – Napa Valley events can be customized to meet the needs of novices and experienced wine connoisseurs as well.
Amazing Food
Napa Valley has become one of the most popular culinary epicenters in the world. Chefs in wine country put the same care and attention into their food that winemakers give to their wine. Using locally-grown food, award winning chefs have brought their signature styles to Napa Valley, meaning your attendees will be able to sample the very best. Recently, over 14 restaurants were awarded Michelin Stars for their excellent dining! If your attendees love food – and who doesn’t? – then Napa Valley is the place to take them.
Not All About Wine!
We handle a wide variety of events for clients – from company retreats, to customer roundtables to sales reward trips, and more – but one thing is for sure: no matter whether the event is for work or for play or a combination, Napa Valley gives attendees plenty of choices. One of the reasons clients come back again and again to wine country is because of the variety. There is something for everyone, and you can experience something new each time you visit. One of the most popular activities is traveling on a sunrise hot air balloon ride to take in the amazing natural scenery. You and your attendees can go on bike rides, hike through the foothills or take in a few rounds of golf on world class courses. Other popular activities include going to cooking and culinary classes, taking helicopter tours and going horseback riding. You could bring your staff here for repeat visits and always experience something new. You’re not going to get the variety of activities or beautiful scenery from an all inclusive resort or basic hotel!
Everyone Loves Napa!
Napa Valley has widespread appeal, and the research is there to back it up. According to a recent study, Napa Valley rated highly appealing to over 1/3 of the people in all surveyed age groups – millenials, gen-exers and boomers. The research also showed that these groups all like to discover new places and experiences. And with a Napa Valley wine trip, you can do just that for your multi-generational attendees.
Taking your event guests to Napa Valley is an incredible experience – but it can be overwhelming to plan on your own. That’s where Grapes on the Vine Events come in! We listen to your goals, understand your audience and budget, then put together an unforgettable destination event with all of the bells and whistles. Your group will always remember their time in wine country, and we’d love to help! We work with a range of budgets and can find the right lodging, meeting facilities, activities and perks to make your event a memory for years to come.
Why are you waiting? Get started with your Napa Valley event planning today!
Here’s to great wine and memorable events!
Myrna
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