Here Are Three Great Venues For Your Next Sales Incentive or Employee Appreciation Trip
It is that time of year when vineyards all across the globe are preparing to harvest their fruit and begin the time honored tradition of making wine. Ever since Lucille Ball stomped her way into our hearts on her famous show, wineries have been a part of world’s culture. Today, vineyards around the world are becoming the “in place” for meetings, sales incentive trips and employee recognition events. Much more than just a place to do a “wine tasting” , resorts have sprung out of the fruit-filled hills offering a plush and often an educational location for your next event. So whether you are a vino enthusiast or just looking for that unique local for your group, consider a Wine Resort. Here are some of our favorites:
Hotel Marqués de Riscal, Elciego, Spain
If you want to blow your attendees away, than take them to the Hotel Marques de Riscal. This Guggenheim style wine destination is located in Spain’s Rioja region. The property is great for a buy out and small groups of incentive winners. It has 14 luxury suites and a wonderful restaurant on-site. 8 spacious conference rooms and ballrooms which can welcome up to 850 people and 7 terraces, perfect for social events, with the most spectacular sights of the vineyards, the mountains and the medieval villages. This is great for both small and larger groups. The hotel and the wine will leave your attendees breathless!
Location: Calle Torrea, 1 · Elciego 01340 · Spain
Telephone –(800) 325-3589
Website: www.hotel-marquesderiscal.com
L’And Vineyards, Portugal
Located in Portugal’s Alentejo region, the vineyard unravels around a central vinetar valley that connects to several accommodation units which emerge from the landscape in smaller clusters. The center complex is located next to the lake housing reception, restaurant and organic spa. Less than an hour from Lisbon, Portugal. It is easy to get to for a quick meeting or long weekend sales incentive trip. The vineyard is stylish and has a very warm feel to it. Retractable over-the-bed roofs offer stunning nighttime views of star-lit skies, and outdoor fireplace-equipped patios look out over greenery and patches of farmland. “We love this local for the sheer beauty of the area, and its wonderful infinity pool “
Location: Estrada Nacional 4, Herdade das Valada
Telephone – 351-266/242-400
Website: www.l-andvineyards.com
Ponte Vineyard Inn, Temecula, California, USA
This vineyard has a mission style hotel on its property. Tucked in Temecula, California. This longtime small producer Ponte Winery takes natural surroundings to create a scenic views and is a place where folks who want to “learn wine” go. Their established wine club lets you know that they have fantastic customer service! This vineyard is well versed in groups and even offers team building activities for attendees such as Wine Tasting, Vineyard Dinners, Grape Stomp (Aug – Nov), Hot Air Balloon Rides& Vineyard Hay Rides. From their barrel room to their Reserve Room, there are several unique spaces to hold group meetings and events. This one is one of our favorites for smaller team meetings or employee appreciation events.
Location: 35053 Rancho California Rd Temecula, CA
Telephone –(951) 694-8855
Website: www.pontewinery.com
So there you have it, three great wine resort destinations for that extra special trip. Whether you are searching for the perfect place for a small awards program, or want to blow your executives away with a fantastic board retreat, these three wine resorts will do the trick!
