annual events...
when we're not having a pandemic
january
january 8 in the valley.. an exceptional day it will be!
february
Long Meadow Ranch wine makers lunch
@ the restaurant - sunday the 2nd from 11:30
pricing: 125 / guest
sit down to a three course lunch with wine pairings.
LMR's wine maker - Stéphane Vivier - will be here to talk about the wines and pairings.
terrine and paté class
in the hotel kitchen - saturday the 8th @ 11 am
pricing: 85 / person
includes... a two hour, hands on class on how to create different variations of terrines and pates. Then followed by a simple 3 course lunch.
Attendees will be able to take home the fruits of their labour.
valentines day dinner
@ the restaurant - friday the 14th from 5:30
pricing: tbd / guest
settle into a four course dinner with those you hold dear
white wine festival
@ wineries throughout the valley- February 22nd weekend
ben's fresh PASTA class & lunch
at the hotel kitchen … saturday the 29th @ 11 am
price: 85 + service & tax
includes... introduction to history of pasta making, flours, eggs, and techniques. make pasta & sauce, then sip some wine and sit down for a 3 course lunch featuring your creation.
space limited to 12 guests / class -places sold in advance
march
fermentation class (aka KIMCHI!!)
in the hotel kitchen - saturday the 7th @ 11 am
pricing: 85 / person
includes... a two hour, hands on class on how to create different variations of kimchi. Then followed by a simple 3 course lunch. Attendees will be able to take home the fruits of their labour and let the fermentation fun continue at home.
Anderson Valley Variety Show
the first weekend of march @ the AV Grange
proudly not a talent show - come see the local variety.
AV education foundation slow cooked sunday supper
at the hotel... the 3rd sunday in march- March 15th this year!
to raise funds for Education in AV
foraging class
contact hotel for place details... saturday the 21st @ 9 am
pricing: 100 / person
includes... a two hour walk and talk stroll through the woods, lead by Perry and Ben, that will identify wild plants, herbs, and trees. Return to the Hotel for a foraged focused 3 course lunch.
june
fresh tortillas class
in the hotel kitchen... saturday the 6th @ 11am
pricing: 50 / person
includes... learn the history and get hands on with how to mix masa, press and cook amazing tortillas. we'll provide some awesome carnitas and fresh salsas for a "standing kitchen lunch." Beers too!
sierra nevada world music festival
@ the boonville fairgrounds
ben's fresh PASTA class & lunch
at the hotel kitchen … tuesday the 30th @ 11 am
price: 85 + service & tax
includes... introduction to history of pasta making, flours, eggs, and techniques. make pasta & sauce, then sip some wine and sit down for a 3 course lunch featuring your creation.
space limited to 12 guests / class -places sold in advance
july
old time fourth of july celebration
@ the boonville fairgrounds
boonville art walk
@ downtown boonville…
woolgrowers’ bbq & sheep dog trials
november
day of the dead shrine
at paysanne, friday @ 4pm
come add a photo to the community shrine, get your face painted, enjoy some pain muertes
ben's fresh PASTA class & lunch
at the hotel kitchen … saturday the 16th @ 11 am
price: 85 + service & tax
includes... introduction to history of pasta making, flours, eggs, and techniques. make pasta & sauce, then sip some wine and sit down for a 3 course lunch featuring your creation.
space limited to 12 guests / class -places sold in advance
december
tree lighting
at the hotel...
serving up cups of soup & good cheer to raise funds for the Anderson Valley Food Bank’s holiday season
gingerbread house building
in the hotel kitchen sometime mid month
price: tbd
includes: gingerbread house with decorations galore and a kid friendly lunch
currently taking up to 15 reservations
(1 parent & 1 child = 1 reservation)
with a credit card to reserve the space.
april
ben's fresh PASTA class & lunch
at the hotel kitchen … saturday the 18th @ 11 am
price: 85 + service & tax
includes... introduction to history of pasta making, flours, eggs, and techniques. make pasta & sauce, then sip some wine and sit down for a 3 course lunch featuring your creation.
space limited to 12 guests / class -places sold in advance
paella class
in the hotel kitchen... saturday the 25th @ 11am - 2pm
pricing: 65 / person
includes... learn the process of making a perfect seafood focused Paella, from choosing the right rice, to the stock, sofrito, and the technique needed to get the sought after "la soccarat." afterwards, sit down and enjoy the dish!
may
first weekend legendary anderson valley brewery beer fest
@ the boonville fairgrounds
opening day of farmers market
pinot festival
@ wineries throughout the valley
august
september
fair weekend
@ the boonville fair grounds …
a truly special old time community fair… rides, games, food, animal competitions, rodeos, and family fun for all.
ben's fresh PASTA class & lunch
at the hotel kitchen … wednesday the 25th @ 11 am
price: 85 + service & tax
includes... introduction to history of pasta making, flours, eggs, and techniques. make pasta & sauce, then sip some wine and sit down for a 3 course lunch featuring your creation.
space limited to 12 guests / class -places sold in advance
october
ben's fresh PASTA class & lunch
at the hotel kitchen … saturday the 19th @ 11 am
price: 85 + service & tax
includes... introduction to history of pasta making, flours, eggs, and techniques. make pasta & sauce, then sip some wine and sit down for a 3 course lunch featuring your creation.
space limited to 12 guests / class -places sold in advance
permaculture class
at the hotel... sunday the 17th @ 9 am
price: 60 / person
includes... a hands on class with our gardener Eden Keller to showcase the importance of permaculture and how it can transform and inspire healthy soil conditions. The key to a thriving garden! Afterwards, sit down to a simple lunch with veggies from our garden!