Upcoming Events
Arrange a Dried Bouquet at Park Winters
Visit the Park Winters Flower Farm for a unique artsinal experience where you can collect and arrange dried flowers and plants to take home with you. You’ll have guidance on how to gather and arrange a gorgeous bouquet to grace your table or gift to a friend. A warming cup of hot tea is waiting!
Winter Wine Club
Visit Grindstone Wines for an afternoon of wine on the patio. Live music from Seth Kaminsky from 12-3 pm.
Matchbook Wines Cookie Decorating Class
Learn sugar cookie decorating techniques taught by Tracy Yust, owner of Yust Delicious. Your ticket gets you all of the tools you need to decorate (icing, cookies step-by-step instructions), recipes to take home with you and a glass of wine!
Must be 21 to purchase ticket
Space is limited!
$65
Case Sale
Both Tasting Rooms will be offering a sale of 35% off mixed cases. From wine and olive oil to balsamic vinegar, mix and match any of your favorite bottles to stock up and save!
Valentine's Wreath Workshop
CELEBRATE VALENTINES IN OUR FLOWER BARN!
Join us for a creative workshop in our beautiful flower barn, where you will design a heart shaped wreath made with dried flowers of your choice to celebrate Valentine's Day. All materials will be provided including a wreath base. Bring yourself, a friend or a partner for this unique experience.
*couples who want to make a wreath together, purchase 1 spot
$90 per person
Hot tea & water are provided.
Music at the Mill
The Brooks Tasting Room will have live music by Seth Kaminsky Saturday, February 7th. The Brooks Tasting Room will be open 11am to 5p with live music starting at 1p.
Valentine's Wreath Workshop
CELEBRATE VALENTINES IN OUR FLOWER BARN!
Join us for a creative workshop in our beautiful flower barn, where you will design a heart shaped wreath made with dried flowers of your choice to celebrate Valentine's Day. All materials will be provided including a wreath base. Bring yourself, a friend or a partner for this unique experience.
*couples who want to make a wreath together, purchase 1 spot
$90 per person
Hot tea & water are provided.
Arrange a Dried Bouquet at Park Winters
Visit the Park Winters Flower Farm for a unique artsinal experience where you can collect and arrange dried flowers and plants to take home with you. You’ll have guidance on how to gather and arrange a gorgeous bouquet to grace your table or gift to a friend. A warming cup of hot tea is waiting!
All Things Chocolate
Celebrate Valentines Day with your loved ones at Séka Hills! Chocolate desserts paired with our delicious wines!
Valentine's Day at Grindstone
Red wine + wood-fired pizza from Andes Pizza make for a perfect Valentine’s Saturday!
Visit their tasting room for pizza, wine flights, and mimosas all Saturday long.
Andes Pizza & Mikey LP playing live music from 12-3pm.
Valentine’s Day Dinner
February 14, 20266:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$150.00
Celebrate the sweetest evening of the year with your loved ones at California’s largest honey and mead tasting room! Each course is thoughtfully crafted with refined flavors and decadence. Includes a complimentary glass of dry sparkling mead.
Dine in the tasting room or on the heated patio. Cozy up to the bonfire with a glass of mead.
Space is limited. RSVP by Monday, February 9.
MENU
HORS D’OEUVRES
Maine Lobster Bisque Shooter
Whipped Goat Cheese with Saffron Infused Honey
Wild Mushroom & Gruyere Arancini
Prosciutto di Parma & Truffled Burrata Crostini
MAIN ENTRÉE
Slow Roasted Black Angus Prime Rib
Scalloped Yukon Gold Potato Gratin with Herbs
Grilled Asparagus & Roasted Garlic Aioli
Au Jus & Creamy Horseradish
Brioche & Honey Butter
DESSERTS
Madagascar Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with HIVE Grown Passion Fruit Coulis
Belgium Chocolate Covered Strawberries
The HIVE Tasting Room and Kitchen
1221 Harter Ave
Woodland, CA 95776
530-668-0660
Arrange a Dried Bouquet at Park Winters
Visit the Park Winters Flower Farm for a unique artsinal experience where you can collect and arrange dried flowers and plants to take home with you. You’ll have guidance on how to gather and arrange a gorgeous bouquet to grace your table or gift to a friend. A warming cup of hot tea is waiting!
Seka Hills Almond Festival
Join Seka Hills Sunday, February 22nd to celebrate the Almond Blossom Season!
Food Truck & Live Music at Matchbook Wines
Visit the Matchbook tasting room for their first event of the year!
FOOD | Buenos Aires Grill: 12pm – 3:30pm
MUSIC | Jimmy Ashley: 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Honey & Cheese Pairing Workshop
Cheesemonger extraordinaire Roxanne O’Brien teams up with varietal honey expert, Amina Harris, for an immersive and interactive workshop. Indulge your senses as you experiment with an array of cheeses, varietal honeys, and honey fruit spreads alongside an abundant charcuterie spread, celebratory mead and honey themed beverages. Space is limited.
Learn how varietal honeys and cheeses work together
Engage all your senses as you craft the perfect pairing
Take home a selection of varietal honeys
Roxanne O’Brien is a chef, cheesemonger and educator with more than 40 years in the food industry. Roxanne retired from the American River College Culinary Arts Program as an instructor and catering program director. She specializes in wine and food pairings and is known for her extraordinary cheese and charcuterie arrangements.
Amina Harris has been a leader in varietal honey for nearly 45 years. She recently retired as founding director of the Honey and Pollination Center at UC Davis, where she transformed the way that people taste and experience honey. Amina owns Z Specialty Food, The HIVE, Moon Shine Trading Co. and Island of the Moon Honey.
$75.00
The HIVE Tasting Room and Kitchen
1221 Harter Ave
Woodland, CA 95776
530-668-0660
Free Pollinator Garden Tour at The Hive
Join Garden Educator and Pollinator Steward, Rowan Boswell with Nectar Director, Josh Zeldner, for an interactive tour of The HIVE’s 2+ acres of pollinator habitat. Learn about drought tolerant, climate appropriate and native plant species to attract pollinators of all kinds.
This event is FREE and open to all ages. Please RSVP to reserve your space.
Free
The HIVE Tasting Room and Kitchen
1221 Harter Ave
Woodland, CA 95776
530-668-0660
Spring Vineyard Tour
Visit Grindstone for a tour and walk around the vineyard. Emma, our viticulturalist, will walk you through bud break and our sustainability practices ( Certified Sustainable with CALIFORNIA RULES). Plus, ask her any vineyard or wine questions you may have.
Our vineyard tour is $20 per person, and it includes a complimentary wine flight or mimosa flight after your vineyard tour.
Tour tickets coming soon. Visit Grindstone Wines for more information.
Girl's Day at Grindstone
Mimosas, wines by the glass, and more Girl’s Day specials.
Linked by Elizabeth Permanet Jewelry, Harlee Ann Customs Cup Bar + more Vendors coming soon!
Plus, Duo Sonics live music and San Tacos food truck at the tasting room all day long.
The Hive | A Conversation with the Author: Bee Club
March 28, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon of insightful conversation and captivating storytelling as local author, Mea McNeil, sits down with Queen Bee, Amina Harris, to discuss her latest book, Bee Club.
During this intimate conversation, Mea will delve into the inspiration behind her book, a journey through the trials and triumphs of beekeeping here in Yolo County. The discussion will explore the vital role bees play in our ecosystem, the environmental challenges they face, and the joys and difficulties of beekeeping in an era of climate change. Whether you’re a curious nature lover or a seasoned beekeeper, this is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand stories about the dedication, science, and heart that goes into maintaining thriving hives.
Get ready to learn all about honey bees and the passionate folks who keep them buzzing.
Bee Club is available for purchase at The HIVE or online at zspecialtyfood.com. Mea will be signing copies of the book after the event.
About Bee Club
Bee Club, a novel by M.E.A. McNeil, tells the story of a disparate group attracted to the importance and intrigue of a bunch of insects. They find themselves bound together like kin to these undomesticated creatures – from the curious hobbyists to the entomologists delving into the mysteries of Apis down to the veins in their wings. Set in the Northern California countryside, the club is a microcosm of the joys and anguish of the wider beekeeping world. The beekeepers confront the reality of a continuing loss of bees. They face pests, pathogens and poor forage – and their own irreconcilable convictions. The narrative follows, at bee’s-eye level, the lineage of one queen bee with a genetic advantage. Meanwhile, the beekeepers come together for raucous club meetings, county fair contests, a bee beard show, a pathogen-sniffing dog, a bee truck spill, a battle against regulation that would shut them all down, the annual Bee Ball and an event that brings an unexpected resolution. Here is an engrossing, witty and accurately-detailed story, as much about bees as their hovering people
About the Author, Mea McNeil
Mea is a journalist and Master Beekeeper living in a strawbale house on a small Northern California organic farm with her husband and son. Her queries into the world of beekeeping for non-fiction articles over two decades ave provided a depth of education that frames her current novel, Bee Club. Mea received an Aesop Accolade for one of her books on Finnish mythology.
Praise for Bee Club
“Wonderful. Just – wonderful. From descriptive passages that made me feel Like I was there, to heartbreaking scenes, to the right-on-the-money portrayal of the journalist, I enjoyed this story from beginning to end. Witty, heartwarming and true-to-life.”
Eugene Makovec
Editor, The American Bee Journal
“Bees have a way of healing and educating people, and the process is usually unconventional. With a clear and honest voice, M.E.A. McNeil takes us on Lilja’s journey into the world of bees and beekeepers where we experience truth-telling within Finnish saunas, just-like-real-life
bickering among beekeepers, and biologically sound depictions of bees’ magical ways. We learn it is not just Lilja’s journey; it is also all of ours.”
Marla Spivak
Distinguished McKnight Professor of Entomology, University of Minnesota
MacArthur Fellow
“This beautiful, evocative story is a love letter to the creative and un-expected communities that sustain us, to the back-roads landscape of northern California – and to the surprising ways that beekeeping can connect hearts and minds. The characters are complex, the vivid descriptions engage your senses, and the story compels you to keep reading.“
Sarah Pollock
Writer and longtime senior editor, Mother Jones
Professor Emerita, Mills College
“A thoroughly modern, warm-hearted story. The bee ‘facts’ are impeccable—and extensive in the novel. You will enjoy the beekeeping and the story around the bees.”
Dewey Caron
Emeritus Professor of Entomology, University of Delaware
Author of Honey Bee Biology and Beekeeping
Free
The HIVE Tasting Room and Kitchen
1221 Harter Ave
Woodland, CA 95776
530-668-0660
The Hive | Free Facility Tour
March 28, 2026
1 pm - 2 pm
During this behind the scenes tour, you’ll learn all about the process of producing honey from blossom to bottle. The HIVE’s Nectar Director, Josh Zeldner, will lead you on a tour through our 20,000 square foot zero net energy production and warehouse facilities.
This event is FREE and open to all ages. Please RSVP to reserve your space.
Free
The HIVE Tasting Room and Kitchen
1221 Harter Ave
Woodland, CA 95776
530-668-0660
The Science of Honey & Mead Tasting
January 24, 2026 - January 25, 2026 — All Day Event
The California Master Beekeeper Program and The HIVE present a deep dive into varietal honey and mead tasting!
Join for one or both days. All proceeds benefit the CA Master Beekeeper Program which provides vital educational resources to beekeepers across the country.
The Science of Honey Tasting: Saturday, January 24, 9am-1pm
REGISTER HERE FOR HONEY COURSE
Registration: $200 (Discount: Participate in both courses for $350 – REGISTER HERE FOR BOTH DAYS)
Step into the vibrant world of bees, blossoms, and the golden nectar that connects them. This course invites you to explore honey from every angle—personal, cultural, ecological, and sensory. Participants will:
Understand how honey bee colonies are structured and the seasonal rhythms of beekeeping
Follow nectar’s transformation into honey and explore key chemical factors such as sugars, water content, and crystallization
Learn the essential role of pollen in bee nutrition, honey identity, and agricultural forensics
Examine the honey bee’s (and native bees) importance to agriculture and ecosystems
Sharpen your senses as you taste varietal honeys and observe their unique flavor profiles, aromas, colors and textures
Includes refreshments, snacks and 15% off purchases in The HIVE Tasting Room & Kitchen during your visit
The Science of Mead Tasting: Sunday, January 25, 9am-3:00pm
Registration: $200 (Discount: Participate in both courses for $350 – REGISTER HERE FOR BOTH DAYS)
Discover how the alchemy of honey and fermentation comes together in one of the world’s oldest—and fastest-growing—beverages: mead. This course introduces the chemistry that makes honey the perfect foundation for fermentation, then walks you through the essentials of yeast, sugars, enzymes, and alcohol formation. Participants will:
Learn how sanitation, brewing techniques, and bottling practices impact mead’s flavor, quality, and character
Trace mead’s cultural journey from ancient traditions to its modern global revival
Explore major mead styles and understand what makes each unique
Participate in a guided tasting that connects key course information
Discover food pairings that complement and elevate each mead style
Includes lunch from The HIVE Tasting Room & Kitchen plus 15% off all purchases during your visit
Instructors
Dr. Elina L. Niño, Professor of Apiculture, UC Davis
Billy Beltz, Founder/Owner, Lost Cause Meadery
Amina Harris, Queen Bee, Z Specialty Food / The HIVE
Lucy Joseph, Fermentation Expert, Ferminkasi
Matt Ford, Food Science & Technology, UC Davis
Wendy Mather, Co-Manager, CA Master Beekeeper Program
Shoshana Zeldner, Director of Brand Strategy, Z Specialty Food / The HIVE
Mark Carlson, CA Master Beekeeper
Arrange a Dried Bouquet at Park Winters
Visit the Park Winters Flower Farm for a unique artsinal experience where you can collect and arrange dried flowers and plants to take home with you. You’ll have guidance on how to gather and arrange a gorgeous bouquet to grace your table or gift to a friend. A warming cup of hot tea is waiting!
Arrange a Dried Bouquet at Park Winters
Visit the Park Winters Flower Farm for a unique artsinal experience where you can collect and arrange dried flowers and plants to take home with you. You’ll have guidance on how to gather and arrange a gorgeous bouquet to grace your table or gift to a friend. A warming cup of hot tea is waiting!
Arrange a Dried Bouquet at Park Winters
Visit the Park Winters Flower Farm for a unique artsinal experience where you can collect and arrange dried flowers and plants to take home with you. You’ll have guidance on how to gather and arrange a gorgeous bouquet to grace your table or gift to a friend. A warming cup of hot tea is waiting!
Arrange a Dried Bouquet at Park Winters
Visit the Park Winters Flower Farm for a unique artsinal experience where you can collect and arrange dried flowers and plants to take home with you. You’ll have guidance on how to gather and arrange a gorgeous bouquet to grace your table or gift to a friend. A warming cup of hot tea is waiting!
Capay Valley Grown Gift Trail
We invite you to shop "on the farm" throughout the Capay Valley for gifts and treats to make your holiday table bountiful.
Items for sale include but are not limited to:
Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegars, Almond Butter & Almonds, Lavender Products, Floral Wreaths, Jam & Dried Fruit, Wine, Olive Oil, Greeting Cards, Oil Paintings & Prints, Screenprinted Bandanas
Participating locations:
Capay Hills Orchard
Capay Mills
Capay Valley Lavender
Capay Valley Vineyards
Casa Rosa Farms
Full Belly Farm
Grumpy Goats Farm
Junktiques
Pasture 42
Polestar Farm
Séka Hills
Taber Ranch
Vitis & Ovis Farm
Viriditas Farm
And more!
Event Information
This is a self-directed event, where you will be able to choose your itinerary and decide which and how many stops to visit. A ticket is not required to visit the locations. However, we kindly ask that you RSVP. Guests who RSVP will receive a digital map via email at least 1 week prior to the event with a complete list of open locations.
Keep in mind, the nearest distance between locations may range from 3 - 15 miles. Please read information about each location carefully. Some locations may be cash only or have alternative hours.
Please note that farms will not be conducting tours as part of this event.
TIPS FOR THE TRAILS
The trail will happen rain or shine! Please be aware of the weather forecast and dress appropriately.
We recommend printing the map and directions, and/or taking screenshots on your phone, prior to departing for your tours as cell reception is not reliable in some rural areas. Some sites have hidden driveaway or turnoffs that come up quick on Hwy-16. Drive slow and alert!
Bring cash for locations that are cash-only.
Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated and bring layers and protection for the sun or inclement weather.
Bring a cooler and basket or bag for purchases. Please carry out anything you bring with you.
Please keep an eye on children at all times.
Please drive slowly, especially on dirt roads.
Please no smoking or vaping.
Please leave your pets at home. Bonafide service animals excepted.
Save the Date for The Rustic Ramble on Sunday, April 26, 2026
The Rustic Ramble is a self-guided farm and garden tour that gives you access to vibrant orchards, flourishing vegetable fields and thoughtfully designed gardens while meeting the growers (and some animals!) who steward the land. Along the way, you can enjoy hands-on activities, tastings, and a deeper connection to the vibrant Capay Valley!
Repeal Party
Step back in time and raise a glass!
Join us as we celebrate the anniversary of the Repeal of Prohibition with an exclusive afterhours "cork-tail" Repeal Party at our Home Ranch.
Sip on our classic Bogle wines, mingle in a speakeasy-inspired setting, and enjoy an evening filled with vintage charm.
Period attire encouraged! Dust off those flapper dresses, fedoras, and suspenders to help set the mood.
It’s the perfect night to toast to history, community, and a great glass of wine!
Important Details:
> Tickets include wine tasting and small bites
> Adults 21 and older. No children or pets please.
Jazz Night at Heringer Estates
Jazz Night with LabRats
Join us for an incredible night of genre-bending jazz with Sacramento's own LabRats. The LabRats are fixtures of Sacramento’s music scene, known for curating community jam sessions and electrifying stages across the region.
Fall Thanksgiving Everlasting Centerpiece Workshop
A hands-on workshop where you’ll create a signature Fall or Thanksgiving everlasting centerpiece using dried flowers harvested from Park Winters Flower Farm.
Friendsgiving at Preserve
Gather around the table for Friendsgiving at Preserve — a cozy, communal evening celebrating good food, good company, and the flavors of fall.
Winters Live Concert Series-Skynnyn Lynnyrd
Get ready to experience the raw energy and authentic sound of Southern rock legends with Skynnyn Lynnyrd, the West Coast's premier Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band.
Farm Dinner at Full Belly Farm
Experience an authentic Farm-to-Table Dinner at Full Belly Farm.
Olive Crush Festival
Seka Hills hosts their annual Olive Crush Festival at their Capay Valley tasting room. Enjoy mill tours, olive oil tasting, food trucks, live music, and more.
Downtown Winters Halloween Pub Crawl
Join us for festive cocktails, music, and spooky fun. Costumes are highly encouraged!
Farm Dinner at Full Belly Farm
Experience an authentic Farm-to-Table Dinner at Full Belly Farm.
Day of the Dead Wreath Workshop
Build a wreath with dried marigolds, chili peppers and dry sunflowers along with spooky Halloween decorations of your choice.
Downtown Winters Harvest Fest
Classic car show trick or treating, country band and line dancing from 6-9PM.
Movie Night in The Vines
Don’t miss Bogle’s final Movie Night in the Vines of the season! Join us under the stars for a screening of Scream.
Music in the Park
Pack those lawn chairs and bring the whole gang for this Family Friendly event at Grindstone under their market lights.
Downtown Winters Harvest Fest
Enjoy live music, pumpkin painting, kids games, trick or treating, food and drinks.
Hansen Family Health Center Dia De Muertos Celebration
An evening of dancing, culture, food and fun.