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Local And Seasonal Curated Crafted Classes And Workshops

We invite you to really experience your destination: not just by seeing, but by doing. Our trusted collective of local experts lead you through hands-on classes and workshops, where you’ll craft beautiful things, savor what is in season, learn new skills, and form new connections. 
Craft Born Of This Place
Craft Born Of This Place
We exemplify our deep understanding of the region and those characteristics that define it by the way visitors experience the destination through interaction, learning and doing
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Craft Expressed Through Culinary
Craft Expressed Through Culinary

We excel in delivering distinct culinary expressions of place through authentic local experiences, classes, demonstrations and tastings.

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Craft Of The Locals
Craft Of The Locals

Appellation experiences reflect the uniqueness of our destination locales,  brought to life inside each of our Maker Spaces by the craftspeople and artisans who call those places home.

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Craft For Community
Craft For Community

We are champions of the communities we call home, dedicating our time and energy to local activities, leadership, philanthropy, and service.

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Craft Knits Us Together
Craft Knits Us Together

Appellation destinations are centers of locality, where residents and visitors alike come together, spend time, and espouse them as their own.

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Savor The Change In Seasons

Fall & Winter Seasonal Classes

Our carefully curated classes cover a wide range of interests and skills, ensuring that there's something for everyone. 

Each workshop not only educates, but immerses participants in the local culture and traditions–from blending botanicals for bespoke fragrances to roasting coffee beans that capture signature flavors. Attendees have the unique opportunity to learn directly from renowned experts in their fields – be it winemakers, chefs, bakers, or artisans.

All classes include culinary creations from Appellation co-founder, Chef Charlie Palmer, and wines from some of our very favorite wineries up the road.

Each workshop not only educates, but immerses participants in the local culture and traditions. Attendees have the unique opportunity to learn directly from renowned experts in their fields – be it winemakers, chefs, bakers, or artisans.

All classes include culinary creations from Appellation co-founder and CEO, Chef Charlie Palmer, and wines from some of our very favorite wineries up the road.

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Holiday Pie Making
Tastings, Baking
Holiday Pie Making
November 16, 2025
Warm your season with the timeless tradition of homemade pies. Chef Anne will demonstrate the art of crafting flaky crusts, rich fillings, and festive pies perfect for your holiday table. While you enjoy light refreshments, you'll pick up professional tips and tricks to recreate these sweet traditions at home. Take home a beautifully crafted pie to share.
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Perfect Thanksgiving Sides
Tastings, Cooking
Perfect Thanksgiving Sides
November 20, 2025
Join Chefs Reed Palmer and David Intonato for a Crafted culinary demo celebrating the ultimate Thanksgiving sides—Palmer Cornbread & Italian Sausage Stuffing, Fresh Cranberry Sauce, and Perfect Mashed Potatoes. Expect elevated classics with fresh, Sonoma-inspired twists. Watch, taste, and learn professional tips for making ahead and effortless plating.
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Perfect Thanksgiving Sides Tastings, Cooking Perfect Thanksgiving Sides November 20, 2025 Learn more
Terrarium Crafting
Arts & Crafts, Gardening
Terrarium Crafting
November 22, 2025
Discover the captivating world of terrarium crafting while incorporating local elements that highlight the natural bounty of Sonoma County, and continue to nurture your masterpiece when you take it home.
Learn more
Terrarium Crafting Arts & Crafts, Gardening Terrarium Crafting November 22, 2025 Learn more
Holiday Pie Making
Cooking, Tastings
Holiday Pie Making
November 29, 2025
Join our Executive Pastry Chef Nassim Bounoua for a festive culinary demo showcasing the art of holiday pies—apple and pumpkin—from building a tender, flaky crust to balancing fillings and finishing with elegant décor. Enjoy step-by-step insights, tasting moments, and pro tips to elevate your own baking at home with seasonal favorites that warm the heart.
Learn more
Holiday Pie Making Cooking, Tastings Holiday Pie Making November 29, 2025 Learn more
Meditation & Sound Bath
Wellness
Meditation & Sound Bath
November 30, 2025
Join us for a morning meditation and sound bath on our tranquil lawn, surrounded by Sonoma County's natural beauty. This guided ritual is designed to quiet the noise of daily life and reconnect you with a sense of grounding, calm, and inner renewal. Begin your day with intention as healing sounds wash over you, creating space for mindfulness and peaceful reflection.
Learn more
Meditation & Sound Bath Wellness Meditation & Sound Bath November 30, 2025 Learn more
Holiday Cupcake Decorating
Tastings, Baking
Holiday Cupcake Decorating
December 6, 2025
Join Palm from Palmie's Cupcakes, Sonoma's new sweetheart, and unleash your creativity as you learn to pipe elegant buttercream flowers for Christmas. In this short but sweet sitting, you will master the art of three beautiful designs: a rose, a wreath, and a poinsettia. Celebrate the season with joy, sweetness, and the spirit of the holidays through edible artistry.
Learn more
Holiday Cupcake Decorating Tastings, Baking Holiday Cupcake Decorating December 6, 2025 Learn more
Holiday Centerpiece Workshop
Gardening, Arts & Crafts
Holiday Centerpiece Workshop
December 7, 2025
Add a touch of festive elegance to your holiday table. Join our seasonal floral design class and learn from Cathy Curlee, our Master Gardener, as she demonstrates how to create a stunning holiday centerpiece using fresh seasonal blooms, greenery, and natural accents. Create your own beautiful arrangement to take home and grace your celebrations.
Learn more
Holiday Centerpiece Workshop Gardening, Arts & Crafts Holiday Centerpiece Workshop December 7, 2025 Learn more
The Craft of Coffee Cocktails
Tastings
The Craft of Coffee Cocktails
December 12, 2025
An interactive mixology demonstration and tasting with Alley 6 Distillery and Wolf Coffee that fine-tunes your mixology skills for perfectly infused coffee cocktails, including espresso martinis and cold brew negronis. Discover the art of balancing spirits with coffee's complex flavors to create sophisticated drinks perfect for entertaining.
Learn more
The Craft of Coffee Cocktails Tastings The Craft of Coffee Cocktails December 12, 2025 Learn more
Holiday Wreath Making
Gardening, Arts & Crafts
Holiday Wreath Making
December 12, 2025
Fresh cut winter greens and fragrant evergreens await in this beloved holiday tradition. Learn from Master Gardener Cathy Curlee how to attach greens to a reusable wire frame, style with seasonal accessories, and create beautiful bows. Master wreath care and hanging techniques as you craft your own 12” wreath to take home and share the holiday spirit.
Learn more
Holiday Wreath Making Gardening, Arts & Crafts Holiday Wreath Making December 12, 2025 Learn more
Holiday Wreath Making
Gardening, Arts & Crafts
Holiday Wreath Making
December 13, 2025
Fresh cut winter greens and fragrant evergreens await in this beloved holiday tradition. Learn from Master Gardener Cathy Curlee how to attach greens to a reusable wire frame, style with seasonal accessories, and create beautiful bows. Master wreath care and hanging techniques as you craft your own 12” wreath to take home and share the holiday spirit.
Learn more
Holiday Wreath Making Gardening, Arts & Crafts Holiday Wreath Making December 13, 2025 Learn more
Holiday Wreath Making
Gardening, Arts & Crafts
Holiday Wreath Making
December 14, 2025
Fresh cut winter greens and fragrant evergreens await in this beloved holiday tradition. Learn from Master Gardener Cathy Curlee how to attach greens to a reusable wire frame, style with seasonal accessories, and create beautiful bows. Master wreath care and hanging techniques as you craft your own 12” wreath to take home and share the holiday spirit.
Learn more
Holiday Wreath Making Gardening, Arts & Crafts Holiday Wreath Making December 14, 2025 Learn more
Holiday Cheese Board
Tastings, Cooking
Holiday Cheese Board
December 19, 2025
Savor the season with Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. in a hands-on Holiday Cheese Board experience led by Culinary Director & Executive Chef Jennifer Luttrell. Begin with a guided tasting of award-winning cheeses while exploring how place and craft shape each bite. Learn chef-approved techniques for cutting, styling, and pairing with festive accompaniments.
Learn more
Holiday Cheese Board Tastings, Cooking Holiday Cheese Board December 19, 2025 Learn more
Terrarium Crafting
Arts & Crafts, Gardening
Terrarium Crafting
December 20, 2025
Discover the captivating world of terrarium crafting while incorporating local elements that highlight the natural bounty of Sonoma County, and continue to nurture your masterpiece when you take it home.
Learn more
Terrarium Crafting Arts & Crafts, Gardening Terrarium Crafting December 20, 2025 Learn more
Saturday Morning Yoga
Wellness
Saturday Morning Yoga
Saturday Mornings

Start your weekend with balance and tranquility at our Saturday morning yoga classes at Appellation Lodi. Set in our beautiful surroundings, these sessions are designed to synchronize your breathing with movement, offering both gentle challenges and peaceful moments of restoration.

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    Local & Seasonal Curated
    Crafted Classes & Workshops

    We invite you to really experience your destination: not just by seeing, but by doing. Our trusted collective of local experts lead you through hands-on classes and workshops, where you’ll craft beautiful pieces, savor what is in season, learn new skills, and form new connections. 

    Saturday Morning Yoga
    Wellness
    Saturday Morning Yoga
    Saturday Mornings

    Start your weekend with balance and tranquility at our Saturday morning yoga classes at Appellation Lodi. Set in our beautiful surroundings, these sessions are designed to synchronize your breathing with movement, offering both gentle challenges and peaceful moments of restoration.

    RESERVE NOW

    find out more
    Saturday Morning Yoga Wellness Saturday Morning Yoga Saturday Mornings find out more
    Terrarium Crafting
    Arts & Crafts, Gardening
    Terrarium Crafting
    November 22, 2025
    Discover the captivating world of terrarium crafting while incorporating local elements that highlight the natural bounty of Sonoma County, and continue to nurture your masterpiece when you take it home.
    find out more
    Terrarium Crafting Arts & Crafts, Gardening Terrarium Crafting November 22, 2025 find out more
    Holiday Pie Making
    Tastings, Baking
    Holiday Pie Making
    November 16, 2025
    Warm your season with the timeless tradition of homemade pies. Chef Anne will demonstrate the art of crafting flaky crusts, rich fillings, and festive pies perfect for your holiday table. While you enjoy light refreshments, you'll pick up professional tips and tricks to recreate these sweet traditions at home. Take home a beautifully crafted pie to share.
    find out more
    Holiday Pie Making Tastings, Baking Holiday Pie Making November 16, 2025 find out more
    Holiday Centerpiece Workshop
    Gardening, Arts & Crafts
    Holiday Centerpiece Workshop
    December 7, 2025
    Add a touch of festive elegance to your holiday table. Join our seasonal floral design class and learn from Cathy Curlee, our Master Gardener, as she demonstrates how to create a stunning holiday centerpiece using fresh seasonal blooms, greenery, and natural accents. Create your own beautiful arrangement to take home and grace your celebrations.
    find out more
    Holiday Centerpiece Workshop Gardening, Arts & Crafts Holiday Centerpiece Workshop December 7, 2025 find out more
    Terrarium Crafting
    Arts & Crafts, Gardening
    Terrarium Crafting
    December 20, 2025
    Discover the captivating world of terrarium crafting while incorporating local elements that highlight the natural bounty of Sonoma County, and continue to nurture your masterpiece when you take it home.
    find out more
    Terrarium Crafting Arts & Crafts, Gardening Terrarium Crafting December 20, 2025 find out more
    Perfect Thanksgiving Sides
    Tastings, Cooking
    Perfect Thanksgiving Sides
    November 20, 2025
    Join Chefs Reed Palmer and David Intonato for a Crafted culinary demo celebrating the ultimate Thanksgiving sides—Palmer Cornbread & Italian Sausage Stuffing, Fresh Cranberry Sauce, and Perfect Mashed Potatoes. Expect elevated classics with fresh, Sonoma-inspired twists. Watch, taste, and learn professional tips for making ahead and effortless plating.
    find out more
    Perfect Thanksgiving Sides Tastings, Cooking Perfect Thanksgiving Sides November 20, 2025 find out more
    Holiday Pie Making
    Cooking, Tastings
    Holiday Pie Making
    November 29, 2025
    Join our Executive Pastry Chef Nassim Bounoua for a festive culinary demo showcasing the art of holiday pies—apple and pumpkin—from building a tender, flaky crust to balancing fillings and finishing with elegant décor. Enjoy step-by-step insights, tasting moments, and pro tips to elevate your own baking at home with seasonal favorites that warm the heart.
    find out more
    Holiday Pie Making Cooking, Tastings Holiday Pie Making November 29, 2025 find out more
    Holiday Cupcake Decorating
    Tastings, Baking
    Holiday Cupcake Decorating
    December 6, 2025
    Join Palm from Palmie's Cupcakes, Sonoma's new sweetheart, and unleash your creativity as you learn to pipe elegant buttercream flowers for Christmas. In this short but sweet sitting, you will master the art of three beautiful designs: a rose, a wreath, and a poinsettia. Celebrate the season with joy, sweetness, and the spirit of the holidays through edible artistry.
    find out more
    Holiday Cupcake Decorating Tastings, Baking Holiday Cupcake Decorating December 6, 2025 find out more
    The Craft of Coffee Cocktails
    Tastings
    The Craft of Coffee Cocktails
    December 12, 2025
    An interactive mixology demonstration and tasting with Alley 6 Distillery and Wolf Coffee that fine-tunes your mixology skills for perfectly infused coffee cocktails, including espresso martinis and cold brew negronis. Discover the art of balancing spirits with coffee's complex flavors to create sophisticated drinks perfect for entertaining.
    find out more
    The Craft of Coffee Cocktails Tastings The Craft of Coffee Cocktails December 12, 2025 find out more
    Holiday Cheese Board
    Tastings, Cooking
    Holiday Cheese Board
    December 19, 2025
    Savor the season with Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. in a hands-on Holiday Cheese Board experience led by Culinary Director & Executive Chef Jennifer Luttrell. Begin with a guided tasting of award-winning cheeses while exploring how place and craft shape each bite. Learn chef-approved techniques for cutting, styling, and pairing with festive accompaniments.
    find out more
    Holiday Cheese Board Tastings, Cooking Holiday Cheese Board December 19, 2025 find out more
    Holiday Wreath Making
    Gardening, Arts & Crafts
    Holiday Wreath Making
    December 12, 2025
    Fresh cut winter greens and fragrant evergreens await in this beloved holiday tradition. Learn from Master Gardener Cathy Curlee how to attach greens to a reusable wire frame, style with seasonal accessories, and create beautiful bows. Master wreath care and hanging techniques as you craft your own 12” wreath to take home and share the holiday spirit.
    find out more
    Holiday Wreath Making Gardening, Arts & Crafts Holiday Wreath Making December 12, 2025 find out more
    Holiday Wreath Making
    Gardening, Arts & Crafts
    Holiday Wreath Making
    December 13, 2025
    Fresh cut winter greens and fragrant evergreens await in this beloved holiday tradition. Learn from Master Gardener Cathy Curlee how to attach greens to a reusable wire frame, style with seasonal accessories, and create beautiful bows. Master wreath care and hanging techniques as you craft your own 12” wreath to take home and share the holiday spirit.
    find out more
    Holiday Wreath Making Gardening, Arts & Crafts Holiday Wreath Making December 13, 2025 find out more
    Holiday Wreath Making
    Gardening, Arts & Crafts
    Holiday Wreath Making
    December 14, 2025
    Fresh cut winter greens and fragrant evergreens await in this beloved holiday tradition. Learn from Master Gardener Cathy Curlee how to attach greens to a reusable wire frame, style with seasonal accessories, and create beautiful bows. Master wreath care and hanging techniques as you craft your own 12” wreath to take home and share the holiday spirit.
    find out more
    Holiday Wreath Making Gardening, Arts & Crafts Holiday Wreath Making December 14, 2025 find out more
    Meditation & Sound Bath
    Wellness
    Meditation & Sound Bath
    November 30, 2025
    Join us for a morning meditation and sound bath on our tranquil lawn, surrounded by Sonoma County's natural beauty. This guided ritual is designed to quiet the noise of daily life and reconnect you with a sense of grounding, calm, and inner renewal. Begin your day with intention as healing sounds wash over you, creating space for mindfulness and peaceful reflection.
    find out more
    Meditation & Sound Bath Wellness Meditation & Sound Bath November 30, 2025 find out more

    Testimonials

    "We got to be creative with beautiful materials. The Local wines and bites add a very nice touch."

    - Jessica, Crafted Participant

    "I loved this class because of the creative process and the people who put it on that made it a fun day out."

    - Andi, Crafted Participant

    "I loved this class because everyone was so encouraging with no judgement of the outcomes. It was a relatively simple task with a beautiful outcome."

    - Ann Marie, Crafted Participant

    "I loved this class because everyone was so encouraging with no judgement of the outcomes. It was a relatively simple task with a beautiful outcome."

    - Ann Marie, Crafted Participant

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