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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 Festival Promotions
DECEMBER 2007 | JANUARY 2008 | FEBRUARY 2008
Blessing of the Olives at the Mission
December 1, 2007. 10am.
This beautiful, traditional ceremony at the Mission San Francisco Solano de Sonoma. Music, tradition, and refreshments. Free. (707) 996-1090
East Spain St and 1st Street East, Sonoma Ca 95476
Book Signing and Olive Oil Tasting at The Olive Press
December 1, 2007. 12pm-3pm.
Meet Carol Firenze author of "THE PASSIONATE OLIVE-101 THINGS TO DO WITH OLIVE OIL" Free. (707) 939-8900
24724 Arnold Dr., Sonoma CA 95476
Open House and Olive Oil Tasting at The Olive Press
December 1 & 2, 2007. 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
24724 Arnold Dr., Sonoma CA 945476
Olive Oil & Food Pairing Presentation at Figone Olive Oil Company
December 1, 2007 . Presentations available between 1pm-4pm
Join California’s premier olive oil maker Frank Figone and chefs Paul and Romano Della Santina for an olive oil and food pairing presentation. Discover new ideas by tasting our extra virgin olive oils while acquiring creative recipes & food pairings for your home use. Presentations available between 1pm and 4pm. Fee $20. Call Figone’s for reservations. (707) 938-3164
14301 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen CA 95442
VJB Vineyards & Cellars
December 1-31, 2007
Our wines express the unique qualities of our land - the beautiful blend of soil, exposure, weather and family tradition that unite and create exceptional wines to be enjoyed with family and friends. Our annual case production of just 4,000 cases is sold exclusively from our tasting room. Complimentary Tasting of our limited production wines with this Olive Festival brochure. 707.833.2300
9077 Sonoma Highway Kenwood, CA 95452
Catalan Holiday Luncheon at Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards
December 8, 2007. 11am
Make reservations for our popular feast featuring Catalan cuisine paired with our sparkling and table wines. Includes a reception followed by a private winery tour and a single seating at 12:00 noon, Seating is very limited (8 per table). Please inquire regarding table buyouts. Cost is $80.00, $64.00 for under 21, children 5 and under are free. Cuvee Club members price is $60.00. Reception begins at 11:00am, Lunch is at 12:00 noon. (707) 933-1999. Click Here to Order Online.
23555 Arnold Dr. (Hwy 121), Sonoma CA 95476
Sip, Savor and Shop! At B.R. Cohn Winery
December 7-9, 2007.
Start your Holiday Shopping! We have a full line of Ultra Premium Wines, Gourmet Olive Oils and Hand Crafted Vinegars. We offer an assortment of gift baskets and other great holiday ideas to treat those on your list. (707) 938-4064
15000 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen 95442
Community Press Day at The Olive Press
December 9, 2007. 10am-3pm
Come one – Come all!! Bring us your small harvest and we will turn your olives into liquid gold! Or just come watch and enjoy a day of family fun! (707) 939-8900
24724 Arnold Dr. Sonoma CA 95476
Don Landis Olive Curing Seminar at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
Sunday, December 16 11am -1pm
Don Landis offers his expertise and curing techniques for curing olives at home. 15% wine discount to all who attend. Reservations are recommended. Jacuzzi Barrel Room Free Admission(707) 823-5097
24724 Arnold Dr. Sonoma CA 95476
www.jacuzziwines.com
Olive that Jazz at Saddles Steakhouse at MacArthur Place
December 21, 2007. 4pm-6pm
Join us the third Friday of the month during the Olive Festival for live jazz from 6pm-9pm & Happy Hour from 4pm-6pm with $5 well martinis and $8 call martinis. Garnish at our “stuff your own olive” bar. Also, join us for nightly Olive Festival Dinner Specials Dec-Feb (707) 933-3191
www.macarthurplace.com
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