SonomabyAmanda

What's Included

• Airstream
• Cooking Classes
• Meals
• Wine Tasting
• Picnic Lunch in the Redwood Grove

  Your first meal together as a group happens right on the property, in the Redwood Grove. We're talking a proper spread — local cheeses, charcuterie, seasonal fruit, fresh bread. Nothing fussy, just really good food in a stunning setting. A chance to meet everyone and settle into the weekend.

• Optional Hikes at Armstrong Redwoods

  An option for your afternoon: A short drive from camp takes you into Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, home to some of the oldest living things in Northern California. You'll follow the Pioneer Nature Trail — a flat, shaded path winding past ancient coast redwoods, including the Parson Jones Tree (over 310 feet tall) and the Colonel Armstrong Tree, estimated at more than 1,400 years old. This isn't a hike so much as a slow, intentional wander: put the phone away, breathe, and let the forest set the pace. It's gentle enough for everyone and quietly unforgettable. Trail options run from a 1.6 mile easy loop to a 6 mile trek if you're feeling up to it. Good to know: dress in a light layer — it stays cool and shady under the canopy — wear comfortable walking shoes, and don't count on cell service once you're among the trees.

• Dine at Boon

  The group heads to Boon, Chef Crista Luedtke's legendary restaurant in the heart of Guerneville and one of the Russian River Valley's most beloved tables. This is a sit-back-and-savor evening — no prep, no plans, just exceptional local food in a warm, unfussy setting. Chef Crista's cooking is rooted in the region: seasonal, ingredient-driven, and full of the flavors that made Boon a Wine Country institution. With Amanda and Crista alongside you, it's the perfect way to settle in and kick off the weekend together.

• Optional Fireside Wind-Down at Camp

  After the dinner, no one wants the night to end. The firepits are there for exactly that reason. No schedule, no agenda — just the group, the fire, and the redwoods.

• Morning Coffee & Breakfast at the Clubhouse

  AutoCamp provides complimentary granola and coffee each morning. A slow, grounding start before the day's activities — take in the redwoods, journal, or breathe before the group gathers.

• Yoga & Sound Bath at AutoCamp Canopy

  Start the day with an outdoor yoga session right on the AutoCamp property, under the canopy and surrounded by the redwood trees. It's a grounding, unhurried way to wake up before a full day ahead — not a workout, just a really good way to start the morning. End with a sound bath for a energetic cleanse to start your day.

• Tasting Experience at Gary Farrell Winery

  Perched on a ridge along Westside Road in the Russian River Valley, Gary Farrell offers sweeping panoramic views of the valley below — and some of the most elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in Sonoma County. This is a seated, curated tasting experience in one of Wine Country's most beautiful settings. Whether you're a serious wine person or just along for the views and the vibe, it's a genuinely special afternoon

• Korbel Champagne Cellars — Your Afternoon, Your Way

  Korbel has been a Russian River Valley institution for over 135 years, and it's worth a stop for more than just the wine. Grab something from the deli — genuinely great sandwiches, salads, and coffee — and sit outside on the patio overlooking the vineyards. Wander the historic grounds, pop into the wine shop, or if you're feeling it, do a quick tasting or cellar tour. The afternoon is completely yours. No agenda.

• Dinner Under the Stars with Amanda

  Dinner under the stars, prepared by Chef Amanda, with a menu drawing inspiration from her cookbook "Homemade Simple." Depending on the setting, Amanda may invite guests to join in and lend a hand as she cooks — a relaxed, optional way to get a feel for her approach to food, which is all about keeping things fresh, approachable, and fun. Then the group sits down together to enjoy the meal out under the open sky. You'll each receive your own copy of "Homemade Simple" to take home and recreate the weekend in your own kitchen. A signature cocktail — or an alcohol-free option — will be offered alongside.

• Campfire Dessert Night with Amanda

  After dinner, Amanda leads the group through a campfire dessert experience that is decidedly not your average s'more situation. Think seasonal fruit, dark chocolate, and whatever she decides to make that evening. It's one of those moments that sounds simple but ends up being a highlight of the trip.

• Stargazing at the Clubhouse

  The redwoods at night are something else entirely. The group ends the first evening outside, looking up, with a guide and telescopes to help make sense of what you're seeing. A genuinely peaceful close to the first day.

• Farewell Brunch with Amanda & Chef Crista Luedtke

  Chef Crista Luedtke joins the group for a farewell breakfast prepared by Amanda and inspired by both Crista’s and Amanda’s cooking — a relaxed, delicious final morning together before checkout. It’s also your chance to ask Crista and Amanda anything about their careers in the food world: from Crista’s life running restaurants (plus a hotel and spa!), her frequent Food Network appearances, cooking at high-profile celebrity chef events, and leading culinary tours around the world, to Amanda’s cookbooks (her fifth arrives in April), her media company focused on women’s health and wellness through midlife, her global wellness and culinary retreats, emceeing culinary events, and cooking alongside some of the biggest names in the culinary world. And more!

• Sonoma Trike and Mindfulness

  Hop on an electric trike and see Sonoma in a way most people — locals included — never do. This three-hour guided tour takes you through the hidden corners of Wine Country, past stunning homes, through the landscape, and into a docent-led visit of the Sonoma Ashram. It's part adventure, part reset. The trikes are electric, road-safe, and take minutes to learn — no experience needed. A perfect way to close out the trip on your own terms before heading home.

What's Not Included

• Alcohol past wine tasting
• Happy Hour Welcome with Amanda

  Join Amanda in front of her Airstream for one of her Charcuterie and Crudites boards and a signature cocktail-or alcohol-free mocktail as well- plus some homemade snacks from the chef herself. We’ll get to know each other before wandering over to Chef Crista’s beloved restaurant Boon for a four-course meal.