ANNOUNCING

THE SONOMA LOCAVORE EXPERIENCE...
A Three day Special  Event showing how food-lovers can enjoy what they eat and drink while still appreciating the impact they have on the environment.

A FIRST OF ITS KIND THREE DAY TOUR PACKAGE CELEBRATING SONOMA COUNTY'S SUSTAINABLE FARMS AND VINEYARDS IN THE REALMS OF COOKING, MIXOLOGY AND WINEMAKING !

The Grape Leaf Inn, in coordination with Relish Culinary Adventures and Scott Beattie Cocktails, is proud to announce an all inclusive series of exclusive three-day tour packages focusing on and celebrating organic and biodynamic vineyards, family farms and local restaurants.

Each day guests will:

* Visit organic and biodynamic vineyards, wineries and farms and meet the producers, winemakers and people whose dedication to sustainability is a natural part of life in this bountiful and beautiful region;

* Cook and savor meals and cocktails that feature ingredients grown, raised and produced in this pristine area which include:

+ Savoring two (2) winemaker dinners and cocktails, each prepared by an award winning chef and a reknown mixologist . The dinners will be paired with outstanding wines produced and presented by world-class winemakers;

+ Participating in one cooking workshop with cocktails and wine at Relish Culinary Center in Healdsburg;

+ Enjoying two morning brunches with seasonal cocktails and touring snacks;

+ Lodging at the luxurious, award winning Grape Leaf Inn, near the center of Healdsburg.

Tours are scheduled for Sepember 15-17, and September 22-24, 2008, October 13-15, and November 17-19, 2008.

The price per person, based on double occupancy is $1,812 or single occupancy $2,212.

Because of the high demand and our desire to make this experience as special and personal as possible we have limited our occupancy for this special series of events to six rooms and a maximum of 12 persons per event on a first-come-first serve basis.

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The following conditions will also apply:

* Payment in full by Visa, MasterCard or American Express is required upon booking.There is a 21 day cancellation policy. In the event there is a cancellation prior to 21 days before each event there will be a $250.00 administration/cancellation fee. In the event there is a cancellation subsequent to 21 days prior to each event the cost per person booked will be refunded, less the $250.00 cancellation fee only if the space reserved is re-booked prior to the event. Otherwise, the sponsors will have the right to retain the payment in full. 

* The sponsors reserve the right to cancel each event at any time prior to each event. In such case the payment will be refunded in full unless the guest chooses another available date. In such case, the deposit will be applied to the available subsequent date so chosen by the guest.

* Each event is subject to availability and/or force majeure. Further details, including schedules for each event and other relevant information can be obtained by email to info@grapeleafinn.com or by calling (707) 433.8140.

* CALL NOW AS WE ARE FILLING UP FAST !!

GIRLFRIENDS WINE COUNTRY GETAWAY

The Grape Leaf knows that 'girls just wanna have fun' so girls get ready to have a two day blast, relax, unwind and bond in the prettiest and best wine country in America ! Grab your friends, sisters mother or daughters and escape for a girls only getaway and, of course, leave the guys behind !!

We've designed a package exclusively for ladies that includes:

* Lush accomodations in the award winning Grape Leaf Inn featuring the best and most comfy King and Queen size beds you can imagine. Totally relax in our oversized spa tubs or in our Japanese soaking tub and then dry off with our soft Frette towels and Aveda bath amenities. Or, take one or more of our cottages in our vineyard just minutes from the Inn overlooking Alexander Valley and relax in our private outdoor hot tubs leaving your worries behind.

* No worries about cooking...just savor our Gourmet four course sit-down breakfasts each morning (served at the civilized hour of 9 O'Clock ).

* Taste some of the finest hard-to-find wines, artisanal cheeses and bread in our Speakeasy wine cellar before walking a few blocks to dinner at any one of Healdsburg's outstanding restaurants.

* Indulge yourself in a one hour Champagne Massage with a split of Champagne and then enjoy the soothing ambiance of our wine cellar by candlelight. Finish the experience with our signature Lemon Verbena-Mint herbal tea made with the freshest herbs from our herb garden.

ALL OF THIS FOR THE PRICE OF $450.00 per night plus tax !!

* This offer cannot be combined with other offers, does not apply to existing reservations, event days, holidays at and gift certificates will not be valid during the dates you book and cannot be combined with other offers.

* There will be a 60 day cancellation policy per person and a $35.00 per person cancellation fee.

* This offer is subject to availability.