New 'Epicurean Winter' Unites Healdsburg Events

For the first time, Healdsburg has united its restaurants,  wineries, hotels and lodging partners for “Epicurean Winter,” a new seasonal program offering culinary events and special lodging packages to attract visitors during the mild winter months.

Visitors can download the entire Epicurean Winter event calendar at www.healdsburg.com.

“Winter is a great time to visit,” says Mo McElroy, CEO of the “Healdsburg is warm, cozy and delicious – the trifecta of fun during winter months."

"The Epicurean Winter program gives us a easy way to entice people to experience what sets Healdsburg apart," McElroy said.

Epicurean Winter runs now through March 31, and includes gourmet events, family activities, budget-friendly options, outdoor recreation, and romantic escapes for Valentine’s celebrations.

February event highlights include:
● Feb 2: Healdsburg Jazz Festival, “Jazz on the Menu” - Live jazz accompanies farm-to-table
cuisine at 15 wine country restaurants; menus available here.
● Feb 9-10: Royal Flush Feast - Three-course progressive “dine around” nights, with the added fun of putting together a poker-hand at each stop; final hand played at for dessert and prizes.
● Feb 10-12: - Famous fest includes fly fishing, cooking
demos, wine tasting and fish dishes all weekend long; entrance is complimentary
● Feb 16-20: Wild Mushroom Weekend - Four-day weekend features foraging events, cooking classes, mushroom & wine-pairing dinners, and other mycology-related events.

Valentine’s Day “Stay & Play” Packages
● Wine Country Uncorked at the - package includes signature breakfast, wine & hors d’oeuves rates start at $165; King room w/ jetted spa tub at $195;
available throughout February
● Epicurean Winter Romance Package at - package includes a luxury Tuscan room with jacuzzi tub and fireplace; special in-room massage rates and restaurant discount; rates start at $89/person; valid select dates in February.
● The Ultimate "Getting Over the Break-Up" Package at the .Guaranteed to put you on the road to break-up recovery. Includes: two nights in a Queen Room, full breakfast, evening wine and cheese tasting, a self-improvement break-up recovery book, a pint of Healdsburg's Downtown Bakery Ice Cream and a voodoo doll with pins to write his/her name on.

Also included in the package your choice of: one-hour exercise class each day or one hour massage and a special self-guided wine tasting tour. $550.00 for two nights- more than $100 savings.