About this event
BMW CCA PSR
Welcomes you to register for the
2010 Walla Walla Valley Wine Tour!!
UPDATE: The event is currently full, but waitlist registrations will be accepted with regular communication about possible space.
Date
The Tour will be Sept 10-12, 2010, Friday thru Sunday.
Agenda
Fri, Sept 10 Drive from Seattle area to Walla Walla, WA
Sat, Sept 11 Enjoy wine tasting day with organized group events including lunch and dinner and a free afternoon to explore (suggestions provided).
Sun, Sept 12 Half day of organized wine tasting and lunch.
Registration for this tour is limited to 20 cars or 40 people, whichever comes first.
This year's wine tour will be a first class experience with hotel accommodations, meals, and of course winery tours and tastings, including a premier winery event on a private ranch.
Friday will begin with an adventurous drive from Seattle to the far reaches of southeastern Washington. We will leave the urban sprawl to experience rural highways and scenery changing from forests to mountains, farmland, rivers, wheat fields and finally vineyards. You will pack a picnic lunch to be consumed at a scheduled stop somewhere east of the mountains.
Saturday and Sunday will each begin with a hot buffet breakfast at the hotel followed by a short driver meeting. The schedule is a bit more leisurely than we've planned for past tours. Each day will feature 3 wineries and include some free time to explorer on your own or with a small group.
There will be two special treats this year. On Saturday afternoon, Spring Valley Vineyard will host us at their vineyard and ranch, tucked into the rolling wheat field hills, where we will be treated to a private tour, tasting and lunch served in the vineyard. Spring Valley consistently produces 90+ point wines and is frequently in Wine Spectator's Top 100 list.
The second treat will occur on Saturday evening as we enjoy a group dinner at the historic Whitehouse-Crawford Restaurant which is literally steps from our hotel. Whitehouse-Crawford is the fine dining staple of Walla Walla, known for using the freshest ingredients available from the rich Eastern Washington fields.
Wineries currently scheduled are Reininger Winery, Dunham Cellars, Spring Valley Vineyard, Pepper Bridge Winery, Northstar Winery and Waters Winery.
Event requirements
Quick Links
Registration Information | Included Meals | Lodging | Parking | A Final Word
Here are two simple steps to follow. Registering on this site is your official RSVP for the tour and payment for the group dinner.
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Register on this site: Upon organizer CONFIRMATION, registration secures your spot and the cost for the event
2. Phone: Once you have been confirmed for event you will be given instructions to reserve a hotel room.
Marcus Whitman Hotel - http://www.marcuswhitmanhotel.com
6 West Rose Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Phone (866) 826-9422
Accommodations have been arranged at the historic Marcus Whitman Hotel in downtown Walla Walla, where we will have a reserved parking area in the spacious lot. The Marc is a spectacular hotel within walking distance to many winery tasting rooms, restaurants and lounges to enjoy during the weekend.
Rooms will be available at a reduced rate of $119 per night for a standard room or $139 for the executive tower, depending on your preference.
Saturday and Sunday will include a hot buffet breakfast with your stay at the hotel.
Lunch Saturday
Spring Valley Vineyard will host us at their vineyard and ranch, tucked into the rolling wheat field hills, where we will be treated to a private tour, tasting and lunch served in the vineyard.
Dinner Saturday Night
Whitehouse-Crawford – http://www.whitehousecrawford.com
Enjoy a group dinner at the historic Whitehouse-Crawford Restaurant which is literally steps from our hotel. Whitehouse-Crawford is the fine dining staple of Walla Walla, known for using the freshest ingredients available from the rich Eastern Washington fields.
Lunch Sunday
Northstar Winery will serve us a Mediterranean style lunch on the patio overlooking the Blue Mountains.
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Hotel: The hotel has a spacious lot.
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Wine Tasting: Some wineries are smaller lots, which will require us to park stacked like we have in the past for group driving tours.
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Group Dinner: The hotel and restaurant share a common lot, so no driving after dinner!
Remember, registration for this tour is limited to 20 cars or 40 people, whichever comes first, due to the limited space available at the restaurant and the hotel. The registration deadline is July 30th in the unlikely event that space is still available.
If you have any questions, please contact Dane Martin at bmw@pc-resource.com or 206-274-5274 (evenings or leave a message).
