2006 WineBoard Excursion Ideas

[Jackie]

Hey Gang,

I've been researching hotels and B&Bs in the area and have come up with many different options. I am thinking it might be fun to do a 3-day tour of Day 1) Livermore, Day 2) Napa, and Day 3) Sonoma, hitting the wineries that we love best.

In all 3 areas, I can find hotel rooms under $120 and (of course) many higher priced accommodations. For example, in Livermore, the rate for a decent room at the Hilton Garden Inn is currently $79 a night. Or, for those with a bigger budget, the Rose Hotel in nearby Pleasanton starts at $199/night but is really beautiful.

I'm thinking that - if we have good participation - we might we able to arrange group rates at two hotels in each area. Then people could take their choice between the lower price or the poshier place to stay. I'm thinking we would hire a van (or two) to do the driving, so the van could pick people up in the morning from both places and begin the day's activities together.

A person could also decide to save some money, say, in Livermore, then chose the swankier hotel in Napa or Sonoma -- so the cost evens out.

What do you all think?

I also love Bucko's idea of meeting Dick Peterson's daughter, Heidi, in Napa.

Jackie




[This message has been edited by Jackie (edited 08-21-2005).]