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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 will 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. 
Craft Born Of This Place
Craft Born Of This Place
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
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Craft Expressed Through Culinary
Craft Expressed Through Culinary

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

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Craft Of The Locals
Craft Of The Locals

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.

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Craft For Community
Craft For Community

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

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Craft Knits Us Together
Craft Knits Us Together

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

New Classes For Summer Coming Soon

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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Saturday Morning Yoga
Saturday Morning Yoga
Saturday Mornings

Start your weekend with balance and tranquility at our Saturday morning yoga classes at Appellation Lodi. Set in our beautiful surroundings, these sessions are designed to synchronize your breathing with movement, offering both gentle challenges and peaceful moments of restoration.

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Holiday Pie Making
Holiday Pie Making
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Warm your season with the timeless tradition of homemade pies. Chef Anne will demonstrate the art of crafting flaky crusts, rich fillings, and festive pies perfect for your holiday table. While you enjoy light refreshments, you'll pick up professional tips and tricks to recreate these sweet traditions at home. Take home a beautifully crafted pie to share.
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Holiday Pie Making Holiday Pie Making Sunday, November 16, 2025 Learn more
Holiday Centerpiece Workshop
Holiday Centerpiece Workshop
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Add a touch of festive elegance to your holiday table. Join our seasonal floral design class and learn from Cathy Curlee, our Master Gardener, as she demonstrates how to create a stunning holiday centerpiece using fresh seasonal blooms, greenery, and natural accents. Create your own beautiful arrangement to take home and grace your celebrations.
Learn more
Holiday Centerpiece Workshop Holiday Centerpiece Workshop Sunday, December 7, 2025 Learn more
Harney Lane Vintner’s Table at Americana House
Harney Lane Vintner’s Table at Americana House
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Close out the year with a festive evening featuring Harney Lane Winery, a family estate rooted in generations of Lodi winegrowing. This five-course holiday-inspired dinner pairs with Harney Lane’s estate-grown favorites, from crisp whites to bold reds.
Learn more
Harney Lane Vintner’s Table at Americana House Harney Lane Vintner’s Table at Americana House Thursday, December 18, 2025 Learn more
Christmas Eve at Americana House
Christmas Eve at Americana House
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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Christmas Eve at Americana House Christmas Eve at Americana House Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Learn more
Perfect Thanksgiving Sides
Tastings, Cooking
Perfect Thanksgiving Sides
Thursday, 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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Perfect Thanksgiving Sides Tastings, Cooking Perfect Thanksgiving Sides Thursday, November 20, 2025 Learn more
Holiday Pie Making
Holiday Pie Making
Saturday, 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 Pie Making Holiday Pie Making Saturday, November 29, 2025 Learn more
Holiday Cocoa & Treats
Holiday Cocoa & Treats
Every Saturday from November 29 to December 27
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 Cocoa & Treats Holiday Cocoa & Treats Every Saturday from November 29 to December 27 Learn more
Holiday Cupcake Decorating
Holiday Cupcake Decorating
Friday, December 5, 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.
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Holiday Cupcake Decorating Holiday Cupcake Decorating Friday, December 5, 2025 Learn more
The Craft of Coffee Cocktails
The Craft of Coffee Cocktails
Saturday, 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.
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The Craft of Coffee Cocktails The Craft of Coffee Cocktails Saturday, December 12, 2025 Learn more
Holiday Wreath Making
Holiday Wreath Making
December 12, 2025 - December 14, 2025
Friday, December 12, 2025 2:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Saturday, December 13, 2025 2:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Sunday, December 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Holiday Wreath Making Holiday Wreath Making December 12, 2025 - December 14, 2025 Learn more
Point Reyes Holiday Cheeseboards
Point Reyes Holiday Cheeseboards
Friday, 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.
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Point Reyes Holiday Cheeseboards Point Reyes Holiday Cheeseboards Friday, December 19, 2025 Learn more
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    Local & Seasonal Curated
    Crafted Classes & Workshops

    We will soon invite you to really experience your destination: not just by seeing, but by doing. Our trusted collective of local experts will 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. 

    Saturday Morning Yoga
    Saturday Morning Yoga
    Saturday Mornings

    Start your weekend with balance and tranquility at our Saturday morning yoga classes at Appellation Lodi. Set in our beautiful surroundings, these sessions are designed to synchronize your breathing with movement, offering both gentle challenges and peaceful moments of restoration.

    find out more
    Saturday Morning Yoga Saturday Morning Yoga Saturday Mornings find out more
    Holiday Pie Making
    Holiday Pie Making
    Sunday, November 16, 2025
    Warm your season with the timeless tradition of homemade pies. Chef Anne will demonstrate the art of crafting flaky crusts, rich fillings, and festive pies perfect for your holiday table. While you enjoy light refreshments, you'll pick up professional tips and tricks to recreate these sweet traditions at home. Take home a beautifully crafted pie to share.
    find out more
    Holiday Pie Making Holiday Pie Making Sunday, November 16, 2025 find out more
    Holiday Centerpiece Workshop
    Holiday Centerpiece Workshop
    Sunday, December 7, 2025
    Add a touch of festive elegance to your holiday table. Join our seasonal floral design class and learn from Cathy Curlee, our Master Gardener, as she demonstrates how to create a stunning holiday centerpiece using fresh seasonal blooms, greenery, and natural accents. Create your own beautiful arrangement to take home and grace your celebrations.
    find out more
    Holiday Centerpiece Workshop Holiday Centerpiece Workshop Sunday, December 7, 2025 find out more
    Harney Lane Vintner’s Table at Americana House
    Harney Lane Vintner’s Table at Americana House
    Thursday, December 18, 2025
    Close out the year with a festive evening featuring Harney Lane Winery, a family estate rooted in generations of Lodi winegrowing. This five-course holiday-inspired dinner pairs with Harney Lane’s estate-grown favorites, from crisp whites to bold reds.
    find out more
    Harney Lane Vintner’s Table at Americana House Harney Lane Vintner’s Table at Americana House Thursday, December 18, 2025 find out more
    Christmas Eve at Americana House
    Christmas Eve at Americana House
    Wednesday, December 24, 2025
    find out more
    Christmas Eve at Americana House Christmas Eve at Americana House Wednesday, December 24, 2025 find out more
    Perfect Thanksgiving Sides
    Tastings, Cooking
    Perfect Thanksgiving Sides
    Thursday, 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.
    find out more
    Perfect Thanksgiving Sides Tastings, Cooking Perfect Thanksgiving Sides Thursday, November 20, 2025 find out more
    Holiday Pie Making
    Holiday Pie Making
    Saturday, 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.
    find out more
    Holiday Pie Making Holiday Pie Making Saturday, November 29, 2025 find out more
    Holiday Cocoa & Treats
    Holiday Cocoa & Treats
    Every Saturday from November 29 to December 27
    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.
    find out more
    Holiday Cocoa & Treats Holiday Cocoa & Treats Every Saturday from November 29 to December 27 find out more
    Holiday Cupcake Decorating
    Holiday Cupcake Decorating
    Friday, December 5, 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.
    find out more
    Holiday Cupcake Decorating Holiday Cupcake Decorating Friday, December 5, 2025 find out more
    The Craft of Coffee Cocktails
    The Craft of Coffee Cocktails
    Saturday, 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.
    find out more
    The Craft of Coffee Cocktails The Craft of Coffee Cocktails Saturday, December 12, 2025 find out more
    Holiday Wreath Making
    Holiday Wreath Making
    December 12, 2025 - December 14, 2025
    Friday, December 12, 2025 2:00 PM - 04:00 PM
    Saturday, December 13, 2025 2:00 PM - 04:00 PM
    Sunday, December 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    find out more
    Holiday Wreath Making Holiday Wreath Making December 12, 2025 - December 14, 2025 find out more
    Point Reyes Holiday Cheeseboards
    Point Reyes Holiday Cheeseboards
    Friday, 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.
    find out more
    Point Reyes Holiday Cheeseboards Point Reyes Holiday Cheeseboards Friday, December 19, 2025 find out more

    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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