September 2018 President’s Message
Welcome, friends! “Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” – Oprah Winfrey We are celebrating our first anniversary at our space in Keystone Mill! I hope you [...]
Welcome, friends! “Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” – Oprah Winfrey We are celebrating our first anniversary at our space in Keystone Mill! I hope you [...]
First time guests of current WBOA members can attend either Morning Meeting or Evening Workshop free. It’s best if you arrive together, but if you can’t, just let our registration [...]
We still have a few spots open in our first cohort of the WBOA WINGS Mastermind. The program starts September 10th and runs through February. This is an incredibly affordable opportunity to boost [...]
WBOA is proud to feature member artwork on our walls. Are you an artist? Your art can be beautifully hung in our light-filled room on professional gallery rails. The title, medium, price, and [...]
BusinessWest recently featured WBOA member Kirsten Modestow and her business BRIGADE. Click here to read the article.
This Experience Includes:
Walt Disney World Resort
The $525 in Disney Gift Cards can be used at select participating locations at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Store in the US and DisneyShopping.com.
At the Disney World Resort, the Disney Gift Card can be redeemed at select merchandise, food, ticketing, and Guest Service locations, select third party lessees and Downtown Disney District Operating Participant locations. The Disney Gift Card is only redeemable at Disney owned and operated hotels. This does not include the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort. Use the Disney Gift Card for reservations or aboard Disney Cruise Line. The Disney Gift Card is not accepted at McDonald’s, Jellyrolls, Rainforest Cafe, and the Richard Petty Driving Experience, and is not accepted or valid for use for payment of a Walt Disney World resort room night or reservation. The Disney Gift Card is not redeemable for cash. Partial balances cannot be exchanged for cash. At the time of printing, the $525 was enough for two 2-day Theme Park tickets with Park Hopper option tickets.
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Enjoy a 4-night stay in a standard guest room at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress located less than a mile from Walt Disney World. This family-friendly, luxury resort has scheduled shuttle service to area theme parks, outdoor gardens, a legendary lagoon-style pool, twelve tennis courts and 45 holes of Jack Nicklaus Signature designed golf.
NOTE: A daily resort fee will be the responsibility of the guest.
Airfare
This package includes round-trip coach class service for two from any major metropolitan airport in the 48 contiguous United States to Orlando, FL, subject to availability.
Airfare must be booked within one year from the date of purchase. Airfare taxes and a $25 per person processing fee are the responsibility of the purchaser. Blackout dates: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s weeks.
Business and First Class upgrades are available at the time of booking for an additional fee. Use of frequent flyer miles for upgrades is dependent on specific ticket restrictions as determined by the airline’s frequent flyer program.
Winspire Booking & Concierge Service
Winspire provides a team of seasoned travel professionals who will help you redeem your experience. All travel related details and reservations are handled for every part of your Winspire experience. Operating as a full-service travel agency, Winspire can assist with extra hotel nights, airfare upgrades, and additional guests. This service also provides you with an established network of onsite contacts who can help you book additional experiences, activities and tours.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Reservations are subject to availability and hotel may be substituted for comparable or better property. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Suggested retail value is calculated using tariff air rates and rack room rates. Ground transportation is not included.
This Experience Includes:
Join food and wine lovers from around the nation at the most sophisticated wine and food event on the East Coast!
2019 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival (Newport, Rhode Island)
Your culinary weekend in September (dates to be announced) kicks off with the Friday night Gala at Rosecliff with special vintages, food and music at this spectacular seaside setting. Rosecliff has been a favorite of Hollywood filmmakers for decades, most notably The Great Gatsby. The highlight of the weekend is the Grand Tasting on the grounds of the historic Marble House mansion, where you will enjoy great wines and fabulous food, cooking demonstrations by national and regional personalities and seminars with leading wine experts.
Once again, celebrities will headline a stellar lineup of chefs who will take to the Master Class Culinary Stage to share recipes and entertain you as they cook some of their favorite dishes. Previous special guest chefs included Martha Stewart, Emmy Award-winning television show host, entrepreneur and bestselling author, and Jacques Pépin, legendary French chef, prolific author and respected instructor.
Note: Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
Newport Mansion Tour
Enjoy a tour for two at The Breakers and your choice of one of the following historic Newport Mansions: Chateau-sur-Mer, The Elms, Kingscote or Chepstow Mansion. Each mansion is an authentic icon of one of the great eras of American history showcasing exceptional elegance and inspiration in architecture, art, interior design and landscapes. The Breakers is the grandest of Newport’s summer “cottages” and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family’s social and financial preeminence in turn of the century America. Hunter House is not included.
Hotel Accommodations
Enjoy a 2-night stay (dates to be advised), in a standard guest room in 4-star hotel accommodations in Newport, RI.
Winspire Booking & Concierge Service
Winspire provides a team of seasoned travel professionals who will help you redeem your experience. All travel related details and reservations are handled for every part of your Winspire experience. Operating as a full-service travel agency, Winspire can assist with extra hotel nights, airfare, and additional guests. This service also provides you with an established network of onsite contacts who can help you book additional experiences, activities and tours.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Reservations are subject to availability. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Ground transportation is not included.
This Experience Includes:
It doesn’t get any better than Lake Tahoe. The majestic beauty of Lake Tahoe combined with a mind-boggling array of choices, whether it’s skiing, dining, or nightlife. Lake Tahoe boasts over 300 days of sunshine a year, and the region has some of the highest annual snowfall amounts in North America. The surrounding ski resorts, all offering unparalleled scenic vistas of panoramic mountain and lake views, are located less than an hour from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino (Incline Village)
Enjoy a 3-night stay in a standard guest room at this resort nestled within the Sierra Mountain Range on the northeast shore of Lake Tahoe. Rated as one of the “Top 50 Ski Resorts in North America” by Conde Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Award, the stunning locale of this 4-Diamond Lake Tahoe hotel is the ideal setting for year-round pampering. Take a cruise on one of their private boats, then tempt “Lady Luck” in the casino. Ease tired muscles with a deep-tissue massage in their world-class spa, or bask in the sunshine on the private beach. Enjoy the natural wonders in and around this remarkable Lake Tahoe, Nevada hotel. From delicious cuisine and inviting guestrooms to luxurious amenities and services, you’ll experience an incomparable mountain escape.
2018 Blackout dates: Jul 3-7, Aug 31 – Sept 2; Dec 31
NOTE: A daily resort fee will be the responsibility of the guest. The Hyatt is located approximately 45 minutes (34 miles) from the Reno/Tahoe International Airport.
Airfare
This package includes round-trip coach class service for two from any major metropolitan airport in the 48 contiguous United States to Reno, NV, subject to availability.
Airfare must be booked within one year from the date of purchase. Airfare taxes and a $25 per person processing fee are the responsibility of the purchaser. Blackout dates: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s weeks.
Business and First Class upgrades are available at the time of booking for an additional fee. Use of frequent flyer miles for upgrades is dependent on specific ticket restrictions as determined by the airline’s frequent flyer program.
Winspire Booking & Concierge Service
Winspire provides a team of seasoned travel professionals who will help you redeem your experience. All travel related details and reservations are handled for every part of your Winspire experience. Operating as a full-service travel agency, Winspire can assist with extra hotel nights, airfare upgrades, and additional guests. This service also provides you with an established network of onsite contacts who can help you book additional experiences, activities and tours.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Reservations are subject to availability and hotel may be substituted for comparable or better property. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Suggested retail value is calculated using tariff air rates and rack room rates. Ground transportation is not included.
This Experience Includes:
Enjoy a total of three nights in northern California, exploring the highlights of San Francisco and the rich wine country region of Sonoma.
San Francisco:
Experience San Francisco, one of America’s favorite cities. Take a stroll along Pier 39, sample delicious fare at Ghirardelli Square, or hop on a cable car and explore the sights. At Fisherman’s Wharf, you can taste the freshest Dungeness crab, get one of the best views in the entire city, and chat with the renowned sea lions. Sample the delicious Italian cuisine in North Beach, find treasures in Chinatown, or satisfy your shopping urge in Union Square.
The Fairmont San Francisco
Enjoy a 1-night stay in a standard Fairmont room (one king or one queen or two queen beds) including breakfast for two in the dining room at this world-renowned hotel, offering an awe-inspiring picture of historic San Francisco. Centrally located on Mason Street, The Fairmont San Francisco luxury hotel is a short cable car trip from the bustling downtown, Financial District, Union Square and Fisherman’s Wharf. The Fairmont San Francisco hotel is located at the only spot in San Francisco where each of the city’s cable car lines meet. The hotel also offers fine dining with three renowned restaurants and lounges. With a panoramic view of the city and the bay from high atop Nob Hill, The Fairmont San Francisco hotel holds an unmatched blend of luxurious accommodations and superb services which make for an unforgettable stay.
Sonoma:
Wine Country doesn’t get more real than Sonoma Valley, whose rich soils mark the birthplace of California’s wine industry. It’s also the closest wine region to San Francisco, just 45 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Cradled between the Mayacamas and the Sonoma Mountain ranges, Sonoma Valley encompasses a rolling patchwork of vineyards, quaint farms and 13,000 acres of scenic parkland. In the center of town, the eight-acre Sonoma Plaza is a National Historic Landmark, strewn with sprawling shade trees and bordered by carefully preserved adobe buildings.
The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
Enjoy a 2-night stay in a standard Fairmont room (one king or one queen bed) including daily breakfast for two in the dining room at this resort blessed by natural mineral hot springs and set in the heart of the California Wine Country. The spa’s inspiring architecture reveals pools, baths, and treatment areas unique in the West. It is a true spa, created in the grand European tradition and based on the benefits of the property’s thermal mineral springs. Santé Restaurant is the Inn’s premier dining room and has earned a national reputation for its outstanding food. Recipient of the prestigious AAA 4-Diamond award, Santé is the only restaurant in the Sonoma Valley to receive this accolade. Condé Nast Traveler said “it’s worth a special trip just to eat here” and Gourmet Magazine calls the food “the best of the new Wine Country style.” It was recently one of the few hotel restaurants in the United States to be awarded a Michelin star rating.
Chateau St. Jean (Sonoma)
Enjoy a tasting for two. Experience the Sonoma wine lifestyle. Delight in a flight of wines as you relax in our 1920s chateau and take in the breathtaking view of our Grand Lawn and Estate Vineyards. Hosted on the Chateau Patio, weather permitting, or in the Chateau Dining Room. This tasting is accompanied with an artisan cheese plate.
Benziger Family Winery (Sonoma)
Enjoy a tour and tasting for two. Benziger Family Winery is dedicated to crafting wines of uncommon character that reveal the unique characteristics of the individual vineyards and offer the best expression of Sonoma County winegrowing. A visit to Benziger Family Winery includes a tour of the vineyards and Wine Cave, where guests learn about their biodynamic growing procedures, the history of the winery, the family and the property. Guests will enjoy a private tasting of several award winning wines after the tour.
NOTE: Sonoma is approximately 1.5 hours north of San Francisco and Oakland.
Airfare
This package includes round-trip coach class service for two from any major metropolitan airport in the 48 contiguous United States to San Francisco or Oakland, CA, subject to availability.
Airfare must be booked within one year from the date of purchase. Airfare taxes and a $25 per person processing fee are the responsibility of the purchaser. Blackout dates: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s weeks.
Business and First Class upgrades are available at the time of booking for an additional fee. Use of frequent flyer miles for upgrades is dependent on specific ticket restrictions as determined by the airline’s frequent flyer program.
Winspire Booking & Concierge Service
Winspire provides a team of seasoned travel professionals who will help you redeem your experience. All travel related details and reservations are handled for every part of your Winspire experience. Operating as a full-service travel agency, Winspire can assist with extra hotel nights, airfare upgrades, and additional guests. This service also provides you with an established network of onsite contacts who can help you book additional experiences, activities and tours.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Reservations are subject to availability and hotel may be substituted for comparable or better property. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Ground transportation is not included.