Field Trip Info & Overview

The Fantasy Camp for Wine-Loving Foodies!!
Work alongside renowned winemakers in
Sonoma Coast's most celebrated vineyards.
Forage the Pacific Coast and Redwood Forest.
Enjoy three nights of chef-driven dining.
Stay at the iconic Timber Cove Resort.
Connect with fellow Wine-Loving Foodies!!

Your Field Trip Experience will include:
  • Your team of wine-loving foodies will share immersive, behind-the-scenes working vineyard experiences at three renowned Pinot Noir producers:
    • Hirsch Vineyards, Jasmine Hirsch, GM & Winemaker
    • Peay Vineyards, Vanessa Wong, Winemaker
    • Wayfarer Vineyard, Cleo Pahlmeyer, Founder & Proprietor
  • Get your hands dirty working in world class vineyards while you learn about grape farming from industry-leading winemakers
  • Blending and winemaking experiences hosted by our roster of women wine industry stars
  • Coastal foraging expedition with experienced guides, followed by a tasting with our chef as you enjoy the fruits of your foraging
  • Nightly chef-driven dinners featuring wine from our vineyard partners
  • 5 days / 4 nights lodging at the incredible Timber Cove Resort, Jenner, CA
  • Welcome Reception in the Ansel Adams Room at Timber Cove Resort
  • Daily Breakfasts prepared by the team at Timber Cove Resort
  • Daily lunches and transportation to and from all vineyard and foraging experiences
  • Evening cocktails overlooking the Sonoma Coast and the Pacific Ocean sunset
  • Laughter, learning, adventure, memories, and new friendships!
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FIELD TRIP: THE DETAILS

The Basics: Field Trip Campers need to be at least 21 years old to participate. Your vineyard working visits and your foraging expedition will require you to be able to traverse inclined fields and forests, equivalent to a moderate-level hike.

Dates: May 4 – 8, 2026
May 4: Check-in to Timber Cove Resort. Evening Welcome Reception at Timber Cove where you’ll meet your Team and the other Campers.

May 5 – 7: Vineyard experiences, foraging
expedition, and evening dinners. Tuesday and Wednesday dinners will be hosted at Timber Cove and feature Jasmine Hirsch and Cleo Pahlmeyer from Hirsch Vineyards and Wayfarer Vineyard respectively. Thursday dinner will be hosted at Peay Vineyards.

May 8: Breakfast and morning at Timber Cove Resort, late morning check-out. Team Assignments: Campers will be assigned to a team of 12, led by a Waveland staff member. If you are attending with friends or as part of a group, you and your friends or group will be put on a team together. Pease indicate the Campers you want to be teamed with when completing your Field Trip Intake Form. Equipment/Clothing: The Sonoma Coast vibe is functional and comfortable and we encourage you to get on board. When heading to the vineyards, please wear footwear and clothing appropriate for working in the fields. You should also pack clothing and footwear appropriate for hiking along the beach, or in the hills overlooking the coast. Timber cove has several hiking trails on site as well as in nearby Salt Point State Park, Vista Trail, and
Stillwater Cove Regional Park. Dress code for our dinners is “whatever makes you
happy” – really – anything and everything is both welcome and appropriate. Lodging Choices: All Campers receive the same Field Trip experience. The only difference between the 6 packages is the type of room you select. When registering you will have a choice of available rooms. Timber Cove rooms vary in amenities, views, and number of guests they can accommodate. The prices for the various rooms are offered at both single and double occupancy prices or, as indicated, four-person occupancy. Please contact us with any questions concerning
your lodging options.

Travel: Timber Cove is approximately 1.25 hours from by car from Charles M. Schulz Airport in
Santa Rosa, and 2.5 hours from San Francisco International Airport.