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A Multitude of Options for Groups
OCATED JUST 30 MILES NORTH of the Golden Gate Bridge, Sonoma County, Calif., offers the perfect
blend of sophistication and laid-back relax- ation. The area offers 6,600 full- and lim- ited-service hotel rooms with meeting space, world-renowned bistros and restau- rants, and more than 300 award-winning wineries.Unique meeting and event venues include wine caves and elegant estates. Whether you are looking for seaside
meeting sites that encourage creativity and team building, cozy inns, or larger venues with flexible meeting space, Sonoma County offers a variety of options for meet- ing professionals. Sonoma County moves groups out of generic, “big-box” convention halls and into America’s premier wine, spa, and coastal destination. The Sonoma County Tourism Bureau sales team can assist meeting professionals in planning an unforgettable and successful meeting. With itsMediterranean-like climate,
Sonoma County is the ideal year-round des- tination for conferences and meetings of any size, style, and budget.Winter and spring offer sunny days and off-season rates. Sum- mer is bursting with verdant vineyards, and fall brings the grape harvest and rich, autumn colors. Arrive in Sonoma County via easy access
fromthe San Francisco, Oakland, and Sacra- mento international airports. The Charles M. Schulz Airport in Santa Rosa (STS) has direct daily flights via Horizon Air to and fromLas Vegas, Los Angeles, Portland, and Seattle.
4,000 Reasons to Meet in Sonoma County The Sonoma County Incentive Program provides meeting professionals who plan a program in Sonoma County with cash incentives. Those who are eligible can receive
66 pcmaconvene March 2010 Sonoma at a Glance
Venues 6,600 full- and limited-service hotel rooms with flexible meeting space
For off-site events, unique venues include wine caves, historic estates, a world-class auto race course, a wildlife preserve, and more than 300 award-winning wineries, most of which are open for tours and tastings without an appointment.
Attractions 40-plus unique spas, more than 20 challenging golf courses open to the public, 500-plus restaurants ranging from Michelin- and Zagat- rated to casual wine-country cuisine, using freshly harvested, locally grown produce
Plus, there’s the great outdoors:
Hike in a 1,000-year-old redwood grove; kayak down one of three rivers; ride a horse along the Pacific Coast. Sonoma County offers more than 55 miles of coastline along the Pacific Ocean and the San Pablo Bay, which is a part of the greater San Francisco Bay, and is easy to get to, via convenient and direct air service from severalWest Coast cities.
For More Information Contact the Sonoma CountyTourism Bureau SalesTeam at sales@sonoma county.com, or call (800) 576-6662.
VINEYARD VENUES:A reception or dinner among the vines is a fantastic way to experi- ence one of more than 300 wineries open for tours and tastings. Hold your evening recep- tions around a “campfire,
” with all the amenities a wine-country hotel can provide.
a payment to the hotel master account of up to $4,000: $1,000 for 50–100 actualized rooms; $2,000 for 101–200 actualized rooms; $3,000 for 201–300 actualized rooms; and $4,000 for 301-plus actualized rooms. Find outmore atwww.sonomacounty.com/ meeting/meeting-incentives. And while you’re there, check out
www.sonomacounty.com/meeting, which offers everything you need to plan a Sonoma County adventure, including the capability to submit RFPs, information on special concerts or events in the area, and more. Once lodging needs are contracted at a Sonoma County resort or hotel, the Sonoma County Tourism Bureau stands ready to assist in planning the perfect off- site activities for every group.