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Guests joined us for a weekend getaway in the American Riviera with a two-night luxury hotel stay at The Ritz-Carlton® Bacara, Santa Barbara, a wine-paired reception and dinner at Presqu'ile Winery and an intimate acoustic performance by Phillip Phillips. The weekend offered a perfect balance of leisure time and planned activities.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara

Guests stayed two nights at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara in a Fireside King Room or Partial Ocean View King Room. Perched on 78 acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the luxury property gracefully combines a coastal city with natural surroundings.

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Resort pool surrounded by palm trees with ocean views in the distance Resort pool surrounded by palm trees with ocean views in the distance

Presqu'ile Winery

Saturday afternoon guests were transported to Presqu'ile Winery in the Santa Maria Valley, known for its award-winning Pinot Noir, exquisite Chardonnay, Syrah, and other varietals that excel in its Mediterranean-esque coastal climate.

Wooden wine barrels stacked inside a winery cellar Wooden wine barrels stacked inside a winery cellar

Phillip Phillips

The weekend concluded with an intimate acoustic performance by the acclaimed American Idol winner Phillip Phillips at Presqu'ile Winery. Along with the performance, guests enjoyed a hilltop reception with curated bites from the winery's Executive Chef followed by a guided winery tour, and wine-paired dinner in the grand tasting room.

Musician performing on stage while playing a guitar Musician performing on stage while playing a guitar

Experience Schedule

A Seaside Welcome Reception

Day 1 | September 12

Afternoon

Check in at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara

Evening

Welcome reception on The Bluff

Guests gathered outdoors on a lawn for a reception with string lights and ocean views at sunset

An Evening of Wine & Music

Day 2 | September 13

Morning

Breakfast in the resort

Afternoon

Day of leisure including a variety of amenities available at the resort

Evening

Wine-paired dinner and guided tour of Presqu'ile Winery with an intimate acoustic performance by Phillip Phillips

Long dining table with guests seated and candles and flowers arranged along the table during a meal

Farewell & Departure

Day 3 | September 14

Morning

Farewell breakfast at the resort

Events in this Experience Schedule are included in the package price.

Also included in the price:

  • Two-night hotel stay at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara in a Fireside King Room or Partial Ocean View King Room
  • Breakfast at the hotel on Saturday at The Bistro & Sunday at The Ocean Terrace
  • Welcome cocktail & dinner reception on Friday at The Bluff
  • Presqu'ile Winery experience inclusive of a tasting reception, guided tour, wine-paired dinner, and acoustic musical performance by Phillip Phillips
  • Photo meet and greet with Phillip Phillips
  • Hotel valet parking for (1) vehicle per package for the duration of the event
  • Curated gift
  • Transportation to and from event venues
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