Overview
This is a unique way to experience the wine culture in California. Over the three days, you will learn first hand from our vineyard manager and our winemaker.
Your hands on experience will include a vineyard tour, harvesting grapes, a grape stomping competition, touring the winery where our winemaker educates and answers questions, a cooking class from our executive chef and finally a seminar on the craft of home winemaking.
In true Paso Robles wine country tradition, the days are marked by unique dining experiences featuring gourmet food and award winning wine. Come disappear for bit on the vineyard with us!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
A book on home-winemaking
A home-winemaking kit
A Winemaker's Dude Ranch Hat
Breakfast
Home winemaking class
Bottled water
Two nights at our Geneseo Inn (bed & breakfast)
Cooking Class Featuring Wine as an Ingredient
A Winemaker's Dude Ranch T-Shirt
Snacks
Tea and coffee
Lunch
Grape "must" for making wine at home
Dinner
Private transportation
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We greet all of our guests at our Geneseo Inn lobby with a welcome wine and cheese hour followed by room check-in.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Geneseo Inn
This is a chance to truly experience life on the vineyard and all the excitement that surrounds harvest. Enjoy a beautiful balance of elegant winemaker dinners and luxurious appointments at the GENESEO INN with the fun of rising in the morning to pick heavy clusters of grapes. Join us in the process that we love, as we move from picking to stomping to blending! This retreat will give you the knowledge and experience to become a home winemaker or just be able to say "I did that!"
The days are beautifully punctuated by gourmet meals prepared by our executive chef and are enjoyed around the communal table with owner Steve Cass and his wife, Alice. This unique experience is
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
FAQs about Winemaker Dude Ranch: Hands on Winemaking Paso Robles Experience
Can I cancel Winemaker Dude Ranch: Hands on Winemaking Paso Robles Experience for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 days.
Where does it start?
We greet all of our guests at our Geneseo Inn lobby with a welcome wine and cheese hour followed by room check-in.
What's included?
- A book on home-winemaking
- A home-winemaking kit
- A Winemaker's Dude Ranch Hat
- Breakfast
- Home winemaking class
- Bottled water
- Two nights at our Geneseo Inn (bed & breakfast)
- Cooking Class Featuring Wine as an Ingredient
What's not included?
- Private transportation
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Cass Winery
