Join us on a culinary day trip to the stunning Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California’s renowned wine-making region. This enchanting day trip will treat you to wine tastings at two wineries. Wineries are chosen by their seasonal accessibility and may include Adobe Guadalupe Winery and Pijoan Botanical Garden and Vineyards. You will enjoy guided winery tours, tastings, snacks, and a delectable lunch with wine pairings on this journey.
Immerse yourself in this region’s captivating stories and unique landscape, promising an extraordinary and unforgettable experience.
Valle de Guadalupe is the pride of Mexican wine production and is responsible for 90% of the country’s wine production. This globally recognized destination has experienced remarkable growth over the last decade, boasting a vibrant community of boutique wineries and exquisite dining establishments that exude rustic charm and sophistication.
With over 150 unique wineries to choose from, these are two of our favorites:
- Adobe Guadalupe is a sanctuary in the heart of the valley. Tru Miller’s vision has made it a true benchmark for quality in the region, and with winemaker Daniel Lonnberg at the helm for over 15 years, Adobe continues to shine in the Mexican premium wine scene.
- Pijoan Vineyard, was a dream founded in 2002 by Pau Pijoan, a veterinary researcher who became a pioneer in the emerging Mexican wine scene. Vinos Pijoan’s philosophy aims to create honest wines that reflect the region’s arid climate and morning fog, incorporating the land’s history into each bottle.*
Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Cost is $290 per person (tax included)
Itinerary:
- 10:30 am: Depart from Rancho La Puerta
- 12:00 pm: Arrive at Valle de Guadalupe for a scenic tour of surrounding vineyards and culinary delights.
- 1:45 pm: Arrival at Adobe Guadalupe, Journey into the Wine Cellar for tastings
- 2:30 pm: Three-course lunch with wine pairings at Adobe Guadalupe
- 4:15 pm: Depart
- 5:30 pm: Arrive at Rancho La Puerta
Note: Please bring sunhat, sunscreen, and walking shoes for garden tours.
Dates are open to a maximum of 12 guests
Special dates are available for groups; please inquire with reservations.
*Visits to Pijoan Winery are weather-dependent and are subject to changes.
Maggie van de Griend is a lifelong consultant and coach. Her life’s work is focused on ethical, values-based influence, helping people bring their gifts to the world and reap the just rewards. She has accelerated the careers of countless sales and business executives around the world. She has built a multimillion-dollar business of her own, called Sokrates Partners, from the ground up – teaching executives how best to collaborate for great relationship outcomes as well as great results. Maggie has held senior leadership positions in top global consulting firms as well as in small, specialized firms. She has a master’s degree in Classical Linguistics from the University of Amsterdam (the Netherlands) and a variety of coaching and facilitation certifications.
Pianist Natalie Dalschaert has performed on television, coached actors and has been a production musician for the shows Star Trek: The Next Generation, Perfect Strangers, JAG, Wings, and Song of the Lark. Ms. Dalschaert has performed on many concert series with her husband, flutist Brice Martin. Performances include the Sundays at Four radio broadcasts at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Redlands Bowl, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Cal Tech and for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Committee concerts. A lover of musical theater, Natalie has been musical director and pianist for numerous shows with the Los Angeles Youth Theater. Additional concerto performances include appearances with the Chautauqua Festival Orchestra and the Toulouse Orchestra in France. Natalie is a sought-after pianist and accompanist for recitals, competitions, master classes and social events. Natalie has an active teaching studio and is a member of the Music Teachers Association of California. A number of her students have won concerto competitions and MTAC festivals. She received her Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from the Juilliard School in New York and her Master of Music degree from the University of Southern California, where she received the Koldofsky Memorial Scholarship. As a student in Philadelphia, Natalie entered competitions and appeared as soloist twice with The Philadelphia Orchestra and also with the Haddonfield Symphony and the Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra. At the Interlochen Centers for the Arts, she received the Van Cliburn Scholarship. Natalie studied with Jacob Lateiner as an undergraduate student at the Juilliard School in New York. In her second year, she won a Juilliard Concerto Competition and performed the Beethoven Concerto No. 1 at Lincoln Center with the Juilliard Symphony. Upon graduation from USC, Natalie received an Outstanding Graduate of the Year Award.
Brice Martin’s formal training includes degrees from The Julliard School and the University of Southern California. He is an active studio musician and plays for film, TV and commercial soundtracks. He has played for Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, The Grammy Awards Orchestra, Star Trek: Voyager, and the Wonderful World of Disney. Brice is also a composer and has written music for film and television. He specializes in woodwinds and has a large collection of exotic woodwinds from around the world.
Cliff Mayotte is the lead teacher for The Nation Magazine’s Fellowship for the Future of Journalism. He created the education program for Voice of Witness, an award-winning nonprofit (co-founded by author Dave Eggers) that advances social justice through oral history storytelling. Cliff has facilitated workshops for universities and organizations including The Bronx Documentary Center, Stanford University, the New Americans Museum, the New York Public Library, True/False Film Festival, The Nelson Mandela Foundation, and Trinity College Dublin. Cliff is the co-author of Say It Forward: A Guide to Social Justice Storytelling. He is a former education director for the Tony award-winning Berkeley Repertory Theatre and a recipient of the Beverly Kees Educator Award from The Society of Professional Journalists.
As a virtuosic improviser who’s collaborated with many of jazz’s greatest figures, Mimi Fox has earned her spot in the jazz guitar pantheon. Internationally renowned for her work as a player, composer and recording artist, she’s been cited in numerous Downbeat MagazineInternational Critics Polls. Celebrated by writers and colleagues alike as one of the most eloquent guitarists on today’s scene, Fox has performed and recorded with some of the music world’s most commanding artists, including Grammy winners Branford Marsalis, Diana Krall, Stevie Wonder, Joey De Francesco, and Terri Lyne Carrington. Fox has also been the guest soloist with many orchestras, most recently the Michigan Philharmonic. She has toured the world, playing prestigious venues in Japan, Thailand, Europe, and Australia, as well as festivals such as the Montreal, Guinness Cork, Perth International, and Jamaica Spice Jazz Festivals. Stateside, she has headlined at elite venues such as Jazz At Lincoln Center, Monterey/Newport Jazz Festivals, The Kennedy Center, Blues Alley, and Yoshi’s among countless others. She has also been featured in documentaries for PBS and BET. Her 12th and most recent album, One For Wes, is a consistently blazing centennial tribute to guitar legend Wes Montgomery featuring her smokin’ organ trio, a project New York City Jazz Record hails for “showcasing her exceptional skill and versatility across various musical styles.”
