SONOMA, CA – Out in the Vineyard’s Gay Wine Weekend is expected to sell out to another record-breaking 1,000+ attendees this July 18-20. The event’s host hotel, The Lodge at Healdsburg A Hilton Tapestry Collection, is one of a number of exclusively reserved for Gay Wine Weekend guests and is nearly sold out! However, guests can look at nearby locations to enjoy the weekend.
With an itinerary filled with all-new venues, wineries, restaurants and more, attendees will experience a Gay Wine Weekend like no other, and feel-good knowing that a portion of proceeds go to benefit local HIV/AIDS non-profit, Face to Face. There are currently eight diverse events featuring a host of options, including wine excursions, VIP receptions, a wine auction, tea dances, winemaker dinners, and the signature weekend event: The Twilight T-Dance! The annual wine weekend catering to the LGBTQ+ community takes place throughout Sonoma County, and is sponsored this year by La Crema Winery.
“Historically, we’ve shown that nothing can dim the vibrant spirit of our LGBTQ+ family. We’ve always known how to unite and stand strong, turning adversity into a celebration of resilience. This year’s Gay Wine Weekend, along with our other fabulous events throughout the year, is all about US — our COMMUNITY,” said Gary Saperstein, founder of Out in the Vineyard. “Coming together is where we find our joy, our power and our resilience.”
Gay Wine Weekend features à la carte events, a VIP Party Pass Package and a Magnum VIP Pass for those seeking a luxury wine adventure all weekend long. Individual event tickets start at $55, while weekend packages can run as high as $1,150 per person. Tickets, packages and hotel rooms are already selling out fast!
— from staff reports