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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. 
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

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

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.

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

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

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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SOLD OUT - Sourdough Bread Making
Baking, Tastings
SOLD OUT - Sourdough Bread Making
March 29, 2026
Discover the art of sourdough from starter to slice with Pastry Chef Anne Rosete of Maison Lodi. Join us for a hands-on bread making class rooted in tradition and finished with flavor. Learn time-honored techniques while enjoying mimosa and sourdough sampling with local Lodi olive oil. Take home a ready-to-bake loaf and complete instructions for your kitchen.
Mommy & Me Facial
Wellness
Mommy & Me Facial
April 23, 2026

Enjoy a special Mommy & Me Self-Facial Experience featuring Eminence Organic Skin Care. Led by local educator Gina Williams, this hands-on session guides moms and their mini-me through a step-by-step facial designed to be easily recreated at home.

When reserving, please select quantity of (1) to make your reservation for two guests, as each Mommy & Me session is for mother and child.

Fairy Garden Terrarium
Arts & Crafts, Gardening
Fairy Garden Terrarium
April 4, 2026
Step into a tiny world of wonder with our Fairy Garden Terrarium workshop, made for kids and adults to create side by side. Artisan Jenny Nourse will guide you as you design a whimsical "living world" in a beautiful open-glass vessel with lush plants and magical fairy-garden touches.
Spring Wine Country Wellness Retreat
Wellness
Spring Wine Country Wellness Retreat
April 17 - 19, 2026

For day guests looking to join us with out an overnight hotel stay, discover three restorative days, where guests will move through guided yoga, breathwork, Ayurvedic-inspired practices, grounding meditation, intention-setting rituals, and chef-driven meals designed to nourish both body and spirit.

Spring Cookie Decorating
Cooking, Baking
Spring Cookie Decorating
April 18, 2026
Celebrate spring the sweetest way with Cookies by Carina in an 'April Showers Bring May Flowers' cookie decorating workshop that's equal parts playful and polished. Guided by Carina's warm teaching style, learn pro techniques for working with royal icing: piping, flooding, layering, and adding delicate floral details that make each cookie feel like a tiny edible bouquet.
Petalescence Painting with Camille Selhorst
Arts & Crafts
Petalescence Painting with Camille Selhorst
April 19, 2026
Explore the delicate art of applying gold leaf to prepared backgrounds with Artist-in-Residence Camille Selhorst, learning to play with texture, light, and composition. Inspired by Camille's radiant, abstract floral paintings, create luminous, layered works that celebrate beauty, growth, and self-expression. Each piece becomes a miniature meditation on blossoming and shine.
Block Carving & Printing
Arts & Crafts
Block Carving & Printing
April 25, 2026
Carve, ink, and print your way to something truly one-of-a-kind in this Block Carving & Printing workshop. In an intimate, hands-on setting, artist Marlene will teach you the essentials, tool safety, carving techniques, and simple design principles that create bold, beautiful contrast. Create your own original block, then learn to roll ink and pull crisp prints.
French Crêpes Suzette
Tastings, Cooking
French Crêpes Suzette
April 30, 2026
Bring a little France to Healdsburg with French Executive Pastry Chef Nassim. This lively demo pairs classic technique with warm hospitality: whisking silky batter, mastering the perfect golden crêpe, and building the iconic citrus-butter sauce. Enjoy the signature theater as Nassim flambés the dish, filling the room with bright orange aroma.
Saturday Morning Yoga
Wellness
Saturday Morning Yoga
Weekly

Begin your day with mindful movement and find balance with instructor Francesca Stonum-Kerney at Appellation Lodi. Open to all levels, ages 14 and up. Complimentary for hotel guests, $15 tickets available for visitors.

Sound Bath & Meditation
Wellness
Sound Bath & Meditation
Monthly

Join us for a monthly morning meditation and sound bath at the Grange surrounded by Sonoma County's natural beauty.  Open to all levels, ages 14 and up. $35 per ticket.

Sound Bath & Meditation
Wellness
Sound Bath & Meditation
Monthly

Join us for a monthly evening meditation and sound bath at Appellation Lodi surrounded by the natural beauty of our gardens as the moon and stars begin to shine. Open to all levels, ages 14 and up. $35 per ticket.

Yoga Flow
Wellness
Yoga Flow
Saturdays

Begin your day with mindful movement and find balance with instructor Katie Huemer in The Grange. Open to all levels, ages 14 and up. Complimentary for hotel guests, $15 tickets available for visitors.

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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. 

SOLD OUT - Sourdough Bread Making
Baking, Tastings
Discover the art of sourdough from starter to slice with Pastry Chef Anne Rosete of Maison Lodi. Join us for a hands-on bread making class rooted in tradition and finished with flavor. Learn time-honored techniques while enjoying mimosa and sourdough sampling with local Lodi olive oil. Take home a ready-to-bake loaf and complete instructions for your kitchen.
Mommy & Me Facial
Wellness
Mommy & Me Facial
April 23, 2026

Enjoy a special Mommy & Me Self-Facial Experience featuring Eminence Organic Skin Care. Led by local educator Gina Williams, this hands-on session guides moms and their mini-me through a step-by-step facial designed to be easily recreated at home.

When reserving, please select quantity of (1) to make your reservation for two guests, as each Mommy & Me session is for mother and child.

Fairy Garden Terrarium
Arts & Crafts, Gardening
Fairy Garden Terrarium
April 4, 2026
Step into a tiny world of wonder with our Fairy Garden Terrarium workshop, made for kids and adults to create side by side. Artisan Jenny Nourse will guide you as you design a whimsical "living world" in a beautiful open-glass vessel with lush plants and magical fairy-garden touches.
Spring Wine Country Wellness Retreat
Wellness

For day guests looking to join us with out an overnight hotel stay, discover three restorative days, where guests will move through guided yoga, breathwork, Ayurvedic-inspired practices, grounding meditation, intention-setting rituals, and chef-driven meals designed to nourish both body and spirit.

Spring Cookie Decorating
Cooking, Baking
Spring Cookie Decorating
April 18, 2026
Celebrate spring the sweetest way with Cookies by Carina in an 'April Showers Bring May Flowers' cookie decorating workshop that's equal parts playful and polished. Guided by Carina's warm teaching style, learn pro techniques for working with royal icing: piping, flooding, layering, and adding delicate floral details that make each cookie feel like a tiny edible bouquet.
Petalescence Painting with Camille Selhorst
Arts & Crafts
Explore the delicate art of applying gold leaf to prepared backgrounds with Artist-in-Residence Camille Selhorst, learning to play with texture, light, and composition. Inspired by Camille's radiant, abstract floral paintings, create luminous, layered works that celebrate beauty, growth, and self-expression. Each piece becomes a miniature meditation on blossoming and shine.
Block Carving & Printing
Arts & Crafts
Block Carving & Printing
April 25, 2026
Carve, ink, and print your way to something truly one-of-a-kind in this Block Carving & Printing workshop. In an intimate, hands-on setting, artist Marlene will teach you the essentials, tool safety, carving techniques, and simple design principles that create bold, beautiful contrast. Create your own original block, then learn to roll ink and pull crisp prints.
French Crêpes Suzette
Tastings, Cooking
French Crêpes Suzette
April 30, 2026
Bring a little France to Healdsburg with French Executive Pastry Chef Nassim. This lively demo pairs classic technique with warm hospitality: whisking silky batter, mastering the perfect golden crêpe, and building the iconic citrus-butter sauce. Enjoy the signature theater as Nassim flambés the dish, filling the room with bright orange aroma.
Saturday Morning Yoga
Wellness

Begin your day with mindful movement and find balance with instructor Francesca Stonum-Kerney at Appellation Lodi. Open to all levels, ages 14 and up. Complimentary for hotel guests, $15 tickets available for visitors.

Sound Bath & Meditation
Wellness

Join us for a monthly morning meditation and sound bath at the Grange surrounded by Sonoma County's natural beauty.  Open to all levels, ages 14 and up. $35 per ticket.

Sound Bath & Meditation
Wellness

Join us for a monthly evening meditation and sound bath at Appellation Lodi surrounded by the natural beauty of our gardens as the moon and stars begin to shine. Open to all levels, ages 14 and up. $35 per ticket.

Yoga Flow
Wellness
Yoga Flow
Saturdays

Begin your day with mindful movement and find balance with instructor Katie Huemer in The Grange. Open to all levels, ages 14 and up. Complimentary for hotel guests, $15 tickets available for visitors.

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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