I have over fourteen years experience working in the wine industry with some of the most noteworthy wineries and also trained as an executive chef with the prestigious San Francisco Chef's Apprenticeship Program. I have always wanted to take the time, in a more leisurely fashion to explore wineries; from mainstream to the more obscure...off-the-beaten-path, here in the valley. The day will consist of one winery in the morning, and three in the afternoon. For lunch, we will decide on one of the m …

This is a sister group to our Backroads Wine & Nature Adventure group based out of Walnut Creek. A unique Adventure group that invites all young & older, dogs & kids. It tends to be about 80% singles. The purpose of the group is to make new friends, get more fit, enjoy the beauty of nature, enjoy wine & art & of course have a lot of fun. Take advantage of my 20 plus years of explorations in Northern Ca. & Hawaii. Many of my secret or very hidden places can be explored & enjoyed on one …

For photographers of all levels who wish to learn more and/or add to their portfolios by shooting in this beautiful 'wine country'. We'll have short classes and photo-safari days covering various topics. Plus one to five day workshops for those who wish intense training on specific topics. I, Tom Deininger, will teach primarily portraiture. This will include lighting, posing, Photoshop enhancement, and fine art printing. Other professional instructors will be brought in to teach other photograph …

After a year of successful gourmet dinners at my beautiful Napa Valley home, our members singles or couples have grown to 500+ Gourmands. Enthusiasm has motivated me to create this unique meetup: a monthly Sunday activity-laden champagne brunch with a variety of adventures. They will run the gamut - from wine/cheese tasting/pairings, various types of live/silent auctions, organized short-distance getaway trips with designated drivers to Napa/Sonoma wineries , scenic picnic spots, Bodega Bay for …

This group is for people who love to live life to the fullest! Group members are those people who enjoy socializing, food, wine, traveling, cultural events, and more. I visualize members gathering to talk about these subjects and more. For us who are new to the area, this group will also be a great "Meet and Greet" venue. I will select a new venue each month where we will meet to enjoy the food and wine, as well as each other's company. I look forward to developing a great meetup group!

Yes there are young and fun people living out here! We are all neighboors and here is a great place to meet! Did you ever thought you have to go to the City to have fun and meet young people? Well no, we're all living around here! Let's go out and discover the wonders of the Wine Valleys just around the corner! Wether you're more into hiking, biking and discovering new sports, or dining out, tasting wine, going to movies and dancing, this group is just for you! I'm new to Sonoma and Napa countie …

… Where else can you: - hike the trails with Napa Land Trust folks while learning from a pro photographer - meet the owner of Andretti Winery and snap a few memory shots? - create that 'perfect photo of the oak on the hill' Events will happen in Napa and Sonoma Wine Country spots on the weekend. Most are fee-based educational workshops ranging from $59 and $99. Nature . Editorial . Commercial . Fine Art . Wedding . Slice of Life . Fashion Follow us on Twitter: renegadepr For an urban tas …

I am starting this group as I am in the "industry"- meaning working in the tourism business here in Napa and have found that it is very hard to meet other gay and lesbian folks as it seems nearly all meetups and events happen on the weekend which would never work for someone in the "industry". You are "industry" if you work at the hotels, wineries, restaurants, tour groups, spas, etc. Does this mean that you can't come hang out if you don't work in the "industry"? of course not! If you are gay, …

… We’re crazy about whipping up exciting dishes to tantalize the taste buds, treasure hunting at thrift stores, garage sales and flea markets, getting crafty with beads, sewing, canning, cheese making, card-making and scrapbooking, and setting sail for adventures like camping, mushroom hiking, wine-tasting and picnics.  But sometimes, we get our competitive bugs jumping and have fun going head to head with board games, cards and pool.  One thing’s for sure, there is never a dull moment with the 30 …

Vallejo based group, serving Benicia, Walnut Creek, Napa and the bay area, for making friends, hiking, social,...Join us for Happy Hours, Pot Luck Dinners, Wine Tours, etc...Singles and Couples always Welcome! 

The Wine Country WordPress Meetup groups brings together those who are curious about Wordpress with new users, and experts. We will explore everything from setting up a blog to advanced topics like theme design, where to find free and premium themes, how to customize your installation, plug-ins and widgets and more. We would love to hear your suggestions and ideas for WordPress meeting topics. All WordPress, all the time. If you're an expert on some aspect of WordPress, we'd love to have you spe …

North Bay Ladies Lounge has been meeting since November 2010.  A place to connect with others who are new to the area or just looking to make new friends.  Some of our past meetups consist of happy hours, dance lessons, hiking, volunteer work, brunch, wine tasting, game night, jogging, etc. Keeping an active and diverse group, we all find meetups that we like to attend based on our interest and schedule.  Members are always encouraged to suggest ideas and keep the creative ideas flowing!  Hope t …

The members of the Sonoma County Photography Group are photographers of all styles and experiences, novice to professional and everywhere in between. We are people getting together to share in our love of photography, art, nature and of course, the wine country.

Marin Foodies is a group of fun people who love to eat well and drink good wine. We have at least one fine dining experience a month and occasional midweek appetizers and cocktails. As the weather warms there will be private wine tours and tastings in the wine country. We will also dine at some of the most delicious places in Sonoma in the summer. We will have private cooking classes, gourmet picnics, oyster tasting at the oyster farm and much more. This group is about the good life. Good compan …

… These might be a show, a meetup for dinner, wine tasting, a Crawl, etc... Bring your spouse, friends and significant others to these fun events. Note: Most of these are adult oriented events and are not appropirate for children unless it specifically says so. If you have any doubt, please ask. WHAT DOES IT COST? Nothing to you. Meetup charges a monthly fee for hosting this group. We pay that for you. If you'd like to contribute something to offset those costs, we take contributions in the form o …

****THESE HOUSE DINNER PARTIES ARE FOR BOTH COUPLES AND SINGLES OF ALL AGES AND BACKROUNDS...THE ONLY DISCRIMINATION HERE IS FOR YOU TO BE A MOST DISCRIMINATING FOODIE AND GOURMAND YOURSELF!:)**** Moved to this unique home in Napa just over 3 years ago and after hosting many unique food theme gathering with the locals, they have convinced me to give this a try, If you're looking to spend a day in Napa, a friendly passionate Chef is inviting you to his home for a very special menu each time. He i …