Take an olive curing workshop, enjoy a wine country massage, or eat a delicious dish prepared by Wine Country chefs with local olive oils.

Choose from a variety of olive-related activities and events such as cooking demonstrations, Martini Madness, live comedy shows, and art exhibitions. Take advantage of seasonal savings at lodging, spas, wineries, and restaurants–there is something for everyone! Don't miss the Olive Season Promotions
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The Olive Press Community Press
November 29, 2009. 10am-3pm
A wonderful opportunity for the person with only one or maybe a few trees to press their own olives into olive oil. The Community Press day is for the homeowner with only a few trees, not commercial growers. (707) 939-8900
The Olive Press, 24724 Arnold Dr (Hwy 121), Sonoma 95476
www.theolivepress.com Click on 'For the Grower' for Community Press Details

Tour & Taste at Sonoma Valley’s original and only THE OLIVE PRESS!
December 1-31, 2009
Complimentary samples of our own Award-Winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Special discounts during the Sonoma Valley Olive Season. (707) 939-8900
The Olive Press, 24724 Arnold Dr.(Hwy 121), Sonoma 95476
www.theolivepress.com

Tasting Room Sampling at Viansa Winery & Marketplace
December 1-31, 2009
Viansa Winery & Marketplace is an ideal first or last stop on any wine country itinerary. We sample our estate grown olive oil, antipasti and olive tapenades daily. (800) 995-4740
Viansa Winery, 25200 Arnold Dr (Hwy 121), Sonoma CA 95476
www.viansa.com

Estate Olive Oil, Vinegar, and Wine Tasting at B.R. Cohn Winery
December 1-31st, 2009. 11am-5pm
Come visit B.R. Cohn Winery and Olive Oil Company in the Heart of Sonoma Valley surrounded by vineyards & French Picholine Olive trees planted in the 1870's. Our winery & Gourmet Shop are the perfect location to enjoy the Olive Festival. Taste our award winning wines; sample our extra virgin olive oils, wine vinegars, and gourmet delights. (707) 938-4064 x124
B.R. Cohn Winery, 15000 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen CA 95442
www.brcohn.com

Complimentary Tastings at The Epicurean Connection
December 1 - 31, 2009. Wed - Sun, 11am-6pm.
Come to the Epicurean Connection and enjoy a complimentary taste of a Dry Cured Black Olive with Stella Cadente Meyer Lemon Olive Oil & Pomegranate Molasses. Also, mention the Olive Season and get 10% off Olive Oils! (707) 935-7960
18812 Sonoma Hwy 12, Sonoma CA 95476
www.sheanadavis.com

Artisan Olive Oil Tasting & Press Viewing at Figone’s of California
December 1 – 31, 2009
Enjoy complimentary samples of our large variety of fresh pressed olive oils and see our production facility at the Jack London Village Shops. Tours available by appointment. (707) 938-3164 14301 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen CA 95442 www.figoneoliveoil.com

Olive Trees in Sonoma State Historic Park
December 1 - 31, 2009 (Closed Thursdays)
Discover the heritage olive trees at Sonoma State Historic Park. Enjoy a picnic under our historic olive grove at the General Vallejo Home or relax under our heritage olive trees at Mission San Francisco Solano de Sonoma. Adult admission is $3, children 6 to 17 are $2, and children under 6 are free. Sonoma State Historic Park is open daily 10am to 5pm except for Thursdays. (707) 938-9560.
Corner of First St E & E Spain Street, Sonoma CA 95476
www.parks.ca.gov

Organic Olive Oil at Petroni Vineyards
By Appointment
Five different varieties of imported olives, organically grown at the Estate, are blended into a exceptionally rich Tuscan-style oil which offers a robust herbal flavor and a spicy finish. Presented with fresh bread and a line-up of our 6 fine wines by appointment only. (707)935-8311
www.petronivineyards.com

Olive & Wine Experience at Buena Vista Carneros
By Appointment
Sit down in our Carneros Room at the historic Press House Tasting Room for a guided food and wine experience featuring olives and olive oils. Please call for reservations. $20 per person. Buena Vista is the first premium winery in California founded in 1857.
18000 Old Winery Road, Sonoma CA 95476
www.buenavistacarneros.com

Heritage Mission Olive Trees at Friday Farmers' Market
Fridays in December. 9am-12noon.
The Mission Olive Preservation, Restoration & Education Project (MOPREP) will be selling our heritage Mission Olive Trees and providing information about our program and projects.
Depot Park, 270 First Street West, Sonoma CA 95476
www.moprep.org

The Epicurean Connection at Friday Farmers' Market
Fridays in December. 9am-12noon.
The Epicurean Connection's Delice de la Vallee cheese will be featured at the Friday Morning Farmers Market for December & January with an Olive Oil of the week. Come by and try some! (707) 935-7960
Depot Park, 270 First Street West, Sonoma CA 95476
www.sheanadavis.com

Olive Oil & Olive Pesto at VJB Vineyards & Cellars
Weekends in January
Come try our Estate Olive Oil & Owner & Executive Chef Maria Belmonte's Olive Pesto! (707) 833-2300
9077 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood CA 95452
www.vjbcellars.com

Blessing of the Olives at the Mission
December 5, 2009. 10am.
This beautiful, traditional ceremony at the Mission San Francisco Solano de Sonoma. Music, tradition, and refreshments. Free. Click Here to view photos. (707) 996-1090
East Spain St and 1st Street East, Sonoma Ca 95476

Heritage Trees at the Blessing of the Olives at the Mission
December 5, 2009. 10am
We will have heritage Mission Olive trees available for purchase and information
This year the Mission Olive Preservation, Restoration & Education Project (MOPREP) will honor Maurice and Cindy Penna of M&CP Farms- growers and processors of fine olives, oils and related products.
www.moprep.org

Open House & Olive Oil Tasting at the Olive Press
December 5, 2009. 10am–5:30pm
Watch and learn how freshly harvested olives are made into oil. Taste olive oil, tapenades, cured olives and olive oil flatbreads. Free. (707) 939-8900
The Olive Press, 24724 Arnold Dr. Sonoma 95476
www.theolivepress.com

Candle Light Concert in the Historic Mission Chapel
December 5, 2009. 7:30pm
The Sonoma/Petaluma State Historic Park Association and California State Parks will offer a candle light concert of Spanish and Latin music in the Chapel of Mission San Francisco Solano. Carlos Herrera will be the featured musician. He will present selections typical of the Spanish celebration of the olive harvest and music relative to the season. Herrera will, also, include selections of his choosing that relate to his musical origins. This is a concert not to be missed. Tickets are $20. (707) 935-6832
East Spain St and 1st Street East, Sonoma Ca 95476

Weekend Olive Oil Tasting at Roessler Cellars
December 12 - February 14 - Friday through Saturday
Enjoy artisanal local oils with freshly baked breads. (707) 933-4440
380 First Street West, Sonoma CA 95476
www.roesslercellars.com

Olive Curing Seminar with Don Landis
December 13, 2009. 11am-1pm
Don Landis offers his expertise and curing techniques for curing olives at home. Seminar begins at 11am in the Cline Cellars Barrel Room. 15% wine discount to all who attend. Admission is free. Reservations Required. (707) 823-5097
Cline Cellars, 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma CA 95476
www.clinecellars.com

Cooking Demo and Tasting with Sonoma County's owners of Vivo Vinegar: John Trull, Nathan Trull, Tom Knapp
December 20, 2009. 4pm-6pm
Join Junipero & Co. and Vivo Vinegar’s John Trull, Nathan Trull and Tom Knapp for a festive cooking demonstration and tasting featuring Vivo's artisanal vinegars and McEvoy Ranch's very special Olio Nuovo. They will discuss the centuries-old Orleans method Vivo uses to create their award-winning Sonoma County varietal vinegars, while guiding a tasting of each. Following the discussion, Nathan Trull will demonstrate several delicious vinegar & olive oil based recipes, with opportunities to taste each creation, along with tastings of Sonoma County wines and to take home each recipe. Please call for more information. (707) 939 9065
115B East Napa Street, Sonoma Ca 95476

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