Holiday Celebrations in Healdsburg

Featured Holiday Events & Celebrations

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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Holiday Cocoa & Treats
Holiday Cocoa & Treats
Every Saturday from November 29 to December 27, drop in 4–5 PM for house-made cookies from our pastry team and a steaming cup of rich cocoa with festive fixings.
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Holiday Dining

New Year’s Eve in The Grange
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Experience the most coveted New Year’s Eve event in wine country.

Celebrate in swanky fashion at Appellation's New Year’s Eve party in Sonoma County, hosted in The Grange at Appellation Healdsburg—where wine country glamour meets culinary artistry. Your evening includes a five-course dinner crafted by Chef Charlie Palmer’s culinary team, dancing to the tunes of live band entertainment followed by festive DJ beats, and a sparkling midnight toast to usher in 2026 in style.
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Holiday Offers
Celebrate the holidays in Healdsburg at Appellation. Enjoy festive dining, sparkling lights, seasonal offers, and cozy Wine Country escapes this winter.
Black Friday Cyber Monday
HOLIDAY OFFERS
Unlock 30% off your stay when you reserve between November 16 and December 3, for travel dates now through December 31, 2026. As a special thank you, enjoy a $25 food & beverage credit to savor the flavors of Appellation when you book direct. 
Thanksgiving in Wine Country
Celebrate Thanksgiving in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country, where culinary tradition, seasonal bounty, and spirited community come together for a special holiday getaway. 
Season to Sparkle
STAY OFFERS
This season, Healdsburg shines—and so will you. Experience Appellation Healdsburg as it comes to life with seasonal décor, fireside warmth, and the unmistakable energy of Sonoma’s most spirited town.
New Year's Eve
HOLIDAY OFFERS

Escape to the most coveted New Year’s Eve event in wine country.

Celebrate in swanky fashion with two tickets to the New Year’s Eve party in Sonoma County, hosted in The Grange at Appellation Healdsburg—where wine country glamour meets culinary artistry

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