Our approach and methodology make us different from other destination management and travel companies. We work with you to understand your goals, audience and budget, then create a custom California wine country experience that you and your guests will remember for years to come. Not the same old “cookie cutter” events and tours that other groups offer.
We work as an extension of your team to save you time, resources and budget. Drawing on our many years of corporate event planning and our deep relationships with local California wineries, accommodations, culinary venues and transportation companies, we can deliver a successful, unforgettable and affordable event for your group or company.
Read more about us and why Grapes on the Vine Events is the perfect partner to plan your California wine country trip and events.
Myrna Orphan, Principal
Myrna Orphan has over 30 years of experience in many areas of marketing including communications, advertising, merchandising and event planning with large, mid-size and start-up companies. Most recently, she was a Senior Vice President of marketing communications at Equifax from which she retired in 2009.
Myrna first planned group trips to the California wine country in 1999 and since has organized numerous events including sales reward trips, customer meetings, reunions, wedding events, board meetings, women's groups and couple's trips. Her attention to detail, creativity and leadership skills—as well as her appreciation for wine— have contributed to the success of many wine country trips and events. For over 15 years, Myrna has also been involved with the High Museum of Art’s wine auction, the largest wine auction to benefit the arts in the country. Through this activity she has created numerous relationships with wine makers which have been very beneficial in creating unique experiences for her clients.