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SUNNY CA
California is an easy escape. WHEN YOU WANT TO ESCAPE the lingering Texas heat for a few days in the fall, but you don’t really want to head north to more blustery conditions, Sonoma or Monterey, located northeast and south of San Francisco respectively, are fabulous options for short retreats or group getaways. And, lucky for you, if you live in or near Dallas, both destinations have direct flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, making your
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of vehicles and also offers winery tours. First stop should be the Osmosis Day Spa where guests will relax in the original cedar enzyme B y D e b o r a h E l i a s , C S E P, C M P, C I S bath or meditate in the serene Zen gardens. For accommodations, options include When thinking about California wine region, brand names, such as The Hyatt Santa most people think of Napa Valley first, Rosa, or boutique properties, such but Sonoma County is definitely as Vintners Inn. Upon arrival, giving Napa a run for its money. Direct flight to wow your guests with gift baskets This quiet region set 45 minutes Sonoma County filled with locally sourced cannorth of San Francisco is home Airport: From DFW via dles, cheese and, of course, wine. to 425 wineries and an abunAmerican Airlines Three J Farms makes for a perfect dance of unique venues and expeopening reception spot—you can riences that will surely make your cap off the day with Alley 6 spirit cockdestination event one to remember. tails and stunning sunset views. After arrival at either San Francisco airPetroni Vineyard’s, which is located on port or the more intimate Santa Rosa airport, the side of a mountain in a unique (and transportation for the weekend can be providquite technologically innovative) wine cave, ed by Beau Wine Tours, which has a small fleet
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is another top location for a VIP event. And if you want to hold your party on a private estate, Distinct Locations & K Group is a firm that has exceptional access to one-of-a-kind properties and venues. Prior to heading back to Texas, adventure company Off the Beaten Path Signature Experiences can organize a Sunday brunch for your group on a working farm. Your guests can sip wine from Moshin Vineyards, K Squared Cellars and Silver Trident Winery while picking fresh berries. I can’t think of a better way to end the weekend.
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