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A Grand Event–
Join us for a luxurious weekend in Oregon's beautiful Willamette Valley for
Girls Gone Willamette!
Three days of wine education, networking, and
fun!
August 1, 2, & 3, 2013
The Allison Inn & Spa
Newberg, Oregon
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Don't miss out! Click here to register.
Sponsored by:
Interested in sponsoring Girls Gone Willamette! ? Click here for Sponsorship Opportunities Information.
Event Highlights
- Learn about and taste the Willamette Valley's amazing wines.
- Indulge in delicious northwest wine country cuisine.
- Go behind the scenes of some of Oregon's top wineries.
- Hear from amazing keynote speakers.
- And much more!
Agenda – Check back frequently for updates
• August 1st: Thursday evening, we kick things off with a GRAND TASTING featuring Willamette Valley and WWS members' wines. WWS founding member and Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Susan Sokol Blosser along with her daughter Alison Sokol Blosser, will welcome us to the valley with a special address.
• August 2nd: On Friday, taste wines from Anam Cara, Archery Summit, Bethel Heights, Chehalem, Ghost Hill Cellars, Matzinger Davies, Privé Vineyard, Rex Hill, Stoller Family Estate, WillaKenzie Estate, and we’re still adding to the list! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be prepared by the Allison's amazing chefs.
SPARKLING WINE BREAKFAST - Wine Sponsored by Soter Vineyards
WELCOME TO THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY!
Dynamic advanced sommelier and owner of Walter Scott Wines, Erica Landon, will tell us what makes the Willamette Valley one of the most reputable wine regions in the world.
WILLAMETTE VALLEY APPELLATIONS
We will hear from a panel of industry experts about the unique appellations of the Willamette Valley. The following are a few of the experts:
- Ghost Hill Cellars winemaker, Rebecca Pittock-Shouldis
- WillaKenzie Estate winemaker, Thibaud Mandet
- Chehalem winemaker, Wynne Peterson-Nedry
LUNCH - Wine Sponsored by Rex Hill and A to Z Wineworks
WOMEN WINEMAKER PANEL
Oregon is full of accomplished female winemakers besides those on the appellation panel. We'll hear from such rock stars as:
- Meredith Taggart of Rex Hill and A to Z Wineworks
- Tina Hammond of Privé Vineyard
- Anna Matzinger of Matzinger Davies and Archery Summit
- Kate Payne-Brown of Archery Summit
DO SOIL AND FARMING PRACTICES MATTER?
You decide after hearing from some of the most accomplished viticulturists in the area. The panel includes:
- Mimi Casteel, co-owner and viticulturist of Bethel Heights
- Ernie Pink, owner of Amalie Robert Winery
- Mike Rogers, vineyard manager at WillaKenzie
- Rob Schultz, vineyard manager at Stoller Family Estate
- John Wrigley, owner of J Wrigley Vineyards
DINNER - Wine Sponsored by Anam Cara Cellars
• August 3rd: On Saturday, we'll visit some of the area's best wineries.
BREAKFAST at the Allison
WINERY VISIT #1 - The day starts with a behind-the-scenes visit to Sokol Blosser where we'll enjoy their brand new beautiful tasting room.
WINERY VISIT #2 - We'll head to Ken Wright Cellars to hear from Willamette Valley icon Ken Wright himself and enjoy lunch. We'll even have a little time for some shopping in downtown Carlton.
BREAK - The late afternoon will be open for spa appointments, naps, walks in the vineyard, or whatever your heart desires.
WINERY VISIT #3 - The day concludes with a tasting of Soléna Estate wines along with a delicious dinner at the amazing Grand Cru Estates!
The Allison Inn & Spa
is located on a 5 acre Pinot Noir vineyard in Newberg, Oregon. The Spa was just rated the #1 Hotel Spa in the Continental US 2012 by Travel + Leisure! The property is just 50 minutes from the Portland International Airport (PDX). More on The Allison.
All-inclusive!
The registration fee includes access to Thursday's reception, all meals on Friday and Saturday, access to Friday's seminars and tastings, participation in Saturday's winery visits, and transportation to and from the Allison on Saturday.
Registration for Girls Gone Willamette! is open to 50 Women for WineSense members, both male and female. Not yet a member? Join to enjoy educational and networking opportunities throughout the year.
Interested in sponsoring Girls Gone Willamette! ? Click here for Sponsorship Opportunities Information.
Transportation to and from
the Allison on Thursday and Sunday is not included in the conference fee
but we will provide transportation options for the attendees.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If you cancel your paid registration prior to March 31, 2013 you will receive a 100% refund minus a $50 administration fee. From April 1 through April 30, registration is 50% refundable plus a $50 administration fee. After April 30, 2013, registration is non-refundable.
We hope to see you in Oregon!