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Winesong 2023 - Local Healthcare Benefit

Winesong - Local Healthcare Benefit

Winesong is a local fundraiser for our healthcare foundation, supporting the medical needs of the Mendocino Coast. We have been participating annually for at least 37 years because of the importance of healthcare in our rural area. The event takes place in the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens - 47 acres of extraordinary flora from Highway 1 right down to the sea.

This is not a small event – dozens of wineries, restaurants, artists, and musicians come together to entertain the guests for several hours prior to the main event, which is a grand live auction. This year the goal was to raise $200,000 in the auction in 90 minutes. They did exactly that. This year’s Fund-a-Need targeted nursing education – to train and retain nurses in our area – which is one of the greatest needs we have.

We have been participating annually for at least 37 years

Thanksgiving had a new location for this year. We were inside the main auction tent, right in the heart of the action. We had tremendous exposure with our canopy displaying proudly during the auction. We expanded our offerings this year to include espresso drinks and cold brew, in addition to several varieties of drip coffee. The weather is always a factor, so the ability to pivot from hot to cold was very helpful.

We fielded a great team and had a lot of fun representing our company for a great cause. It makes us feel better knowing that we are really contributing to our community while having such a wonderful time.

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Special Discount Code for Mushroom Train

Hello Winery, Whiskey, Beer and Coffee Peeps!

Here is a special code for you to share with your wine club members and other friends. Not all of you are pouring for the Mushroom Train this year, but you can still be a hero in the minds of your friends and MendoParks by spreading the word!

Link to tickets= https://www.skunktrain.com/mushroom-train/

30% Discount Code = WINE24

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Redwood Coast Recreation Center Benefit

On Saturday, August 17, a benefit was held in the Sea Ranch Del Mar Center to help raise funds for the Redwood Coast Recreation Center which was lost in a tragic arson fire. This event was joyous and delicious with an array of sweet treats and decadent cheeses, to pair with wine and, of course, great coffee from us.

Cheeses From Penny Royal Farm, Valley Ford Creamery, Marin French Cheese, and Bohemian Creamery

Wines from Handley Cellars, Woodenhead, Wild Hog, Fort Ross, and Pacific Sar Wineries

Desserts from Franny's Cup and Saucer

Goodies from Trinks Cafe and 2 Fish Bakeries

Thanksgiving Coffee provided a tasty lineup, including:

A single origin light roast from Guatemala

A medium roast blend with our award-winning Mocha Java

Our SongBird Colombian dark roast, plus

A delicious decaffeinated offering – Royal Decaf.

Once the attendees were fed and well caffeinated, the silent auction was where the bulk of the funds were raised, including artisan jewelry, woodwork, textile and glass art, plus cases of wine.

The beautiful surroundings were most appreciated and, even though we had a rare summer drizzle (more than the expected coastal weather of “Fogust”), the sun broke through at the end and sent us all heading home with appreciation and looking forward to the return of the Redwood Coast Recreation Center.

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