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Go Ahead. Wine Not?
Written By: Bonnie Dayton - Center for Life Enrichment | Issue: 2017/01 - Winter
With the arrival of the new year, days are short, the sun is low in the sky, and the air is biting cold.
It’s tempting to stay close to the fire with a with a cup of hot chocolate or a glass of nice Merlot. It’s also the perfect time to plan a trip to warmer climes, which happens to be what the Center for Life Enrichment is doing right now.
Last year, the CLE offered an extraordinary four-day excursion to Oregon’s sun-dappled wine country. Travelers enjoyed beautiful views and scenery while sipping some of the area’s most delicious wines and dining on farm-to-table cuisine. A highlight of the trip for many was to experience Willamette Valley during picking and crush season as well as private lectures from the local winemakers.
This trial sojourn has inspired CLE to formulate plans for a trip in September to California’s storied Sonoma County. The region is considered the birthplace of California’s wine country, with grapes planted as early as 1812 on the Sonoma coast settlement of Fort Ross. Sonoma’s wine scene is leisurely and deeply indulgent.
The county is 52 miles wide and 47 miles long and blessed with natural splendor — dramatic cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, magnificent redwood forests, and peaceful countryside. Its mix of natural wonders, outdoor and cultural activities, acclaimed restaurants, and charming yet elegant accommodations has earned it The Travelers’ Choice 2012 Award for the Number One Wine Destination in the United States.
While the details of the Sonoma trip are still being finalized, it is advised to register as soon as possible as the trip is limited to 20 participants. You may call the CLE office at (828) 526-8811 for information or to register for the trip.
If you haven’t renewed your membership yet, please take a minute to do so by visiting clehighlands.com or by calling.
