ROOTED IN COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION

Local And Seasonal Curated Crafted Classes And Workshops

We invite you to really experience your destination: not just by seeing, but by doing. Our trusted collective of local experts will lead you through hands-on classes and workshops, where you’ll craft beautiful things, savor what is in season, learn new skills, and form new connections. 
Craft Born Of This Place

We exemplify our deep understanding of the region and those characteristics that define it by the way visitors experience the destination through interaction, learning and doing.

Craft Expressed Through Culinary

We excel in delivering distinct culinary expressions of place through authentic local experiences, classes, demonstrations and tastings.

Craft Of The Locals

Appellation experiences reflect the uniqueness of our destination locales,  brought to life inside each of our Maker Spaces by the craftspeople and artisans who call those places home.

Craft For Community

We are champions of the communities we call home, dedicating our time and energy to local activities, leadership, philanthropy, and service.

Craft Knits Us Together

Appellation destinations are centers of locality, where residents and visitors alike come together, spend time, and espouse them as their own.

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Appellation Holiday Gift Guide

As you celebrate the season with those you love, near and far, consider a thoughtful gift that is of a sense of place, that is hand made by a maker, that is rich in flavor. We’ve curated a selection of locally sourced and artisanally crafted goods from our Crafted community, for you to share and savor with yours. 

Gifts of Taste

To Savor The Food Of The Season

For the epicurean who prefers to travel through their taste buds, these indulgent gifts will be sure to satisfy their culinary curiosity. From the rich soils to the abundant bays of California, enjoy a taste of our Appellation.

Bricoleur Vineyards
Bricoleur Vineyards
Nov 23, 2024
Give the gift of luxurious wine from our friends at Bricoleur Vineyards, an award-winning, family-owned and sustainable Sonoma County winery.
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Wolf Coffee
Wolf Coffee
Bring the buzz of small batch and hand roasted organic coffee from our friends at Wolf Coffee, a family-owned Sonoma County staple.
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Dry Creek Olive Co.
Dry Creek Olive Co.
Share the richness of artisan olive oil from our friends at Dry Creek Olive Co. and taste the rich terroir of Sonoma County.
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Hog Island Oysters Co.
Hog Island Oysters Co.
Open up the briny bliss sustainably grown and harvested oysters from our friends at Hog Island Oyster Co. in the Bay Area.
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Tsar Nicoulai Caviar
Tsar Nicoulai Caviar
Indulge in the luxury of small batch and sustainable caviar from our friends at Tsar Nicoulai Caviar, pioneers of premium American caviar.
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Gifts for Gathering

For Bringing People Together 

We believe in welcoming all to our table and we invite you to do the same at yours. So whether you are a host or a guest, give the gift of experiencing the season together with your family and friends.

Journeyman Meat Co.
Journeyman Meat Co.
Share the gift of gourmet, handcrafted meats from our friends at Journeyman Meat Co., thoughtfully crafted and slowly perfected in the heart of Sonoma County.
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Point Reyes Cheese
Point Reyes Cheese
Unwrap the gift of farmstead artisanal cheeses from our friends at Point Reyes Cheese, and savor the taste of this family owned dairy farm.
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Botanical State of Mind
Botanical State of Mind
Share the gift of nature inspired holiday cards and prints from our friend Evelyn, a talented watercolor and gouache painter based in California.
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Wine & Roses Spa
Wine & Roses Spa
Deliver rejuvenation to a person in your life who deserves a moment of relaxation at Wine & Roses award winning spa in Lodi Wine Country.
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Gifts of Place

To Make A Place A Home

For those that take great pride in the atmosphere and ambiance of their home, give them a gift that will bring a sense of seasonal warmth and welcome to their special place. Featuring a selection of some of our favorite local shops and carefully curated products guests will soon find in our hotels.

Healdsburg Kitchen Store
Healdsburg Kitchen Store
Upgrade an aspiring cook’s kitchen with the gift of cookware, tableware and bakeware from our friends at the Healdsburg Kitchen Store located in the historic downtown.
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FLWR Napa Valley
FLWR Napa Valley
Offer the allure of local and seasonal fragrances from our friends at FLWR Napa Valley, a fine perfume house perfecting their blend of botanical scents.
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MIX Garden
MIX Garden
Give a gardener the gift of a place to learn, grow and be inspired from our friends at MIX Garden, a local community garden shop.
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Robert Mahar’s Artisan Shop
Robert Mahar’s Artisan Shop

Share the joys of a custom embroidered piece of art from our friend Robert Mahar, our Crafted artisan and educator.

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Matouk
Matouk
Splurge on handcrafted luxury linens from our friends at Matouk, Appellation’s linen craftsmen, refining the world’s finest materials.
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Testimonials

"We got to be creative with beautiful materials. The Local wines and bites add a very nice touch."

- Jessica, Crafted Participant

"I loved this class because of the creative process and the people who put it on that made it a fun day out."

- Andi, Crafted Participant

"I loved this class because everyone was so encouraging with no judgement of the outcomes. It was a relatively simple task with a beautiful outcome."

- Ann Marie, Crafted Participant

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