Exotic – Blair Spangler – The Collection

Vintage Airplanes

located at the Petaluma Municipal Airport in Petaluma. They offer flights on vintage aircraft, including the WACO UPF-7 biplane, the Boeing Stearman PT-17, and the Piper J-3 Cub
The Wine Country tour: Catch an Eagle’s View of the world renowned vineyards of the Sonoma and Napa Valleys, heading east across the Carneros region to Napa, turning north to St. Helena, then west to Glen Ellen and finally back south through the lush Sonoma Valley.
West to the Pacific: Aviate over rolling hills and open pastures of Sonoma, Novato and Petaluma; then head out to Tomales Bay and absorb the Majestic magnificence of the Pacific Ocean. Spires of “The City”: Drift south toward San Francisco. A panoramic outlook of the Sausalito and  Tiburon Harbors: outlying views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Headlands,  then circle Mt. Tamalpais en route to Point Reyes and your safe Sonoma return.

Safari: Experience the Sonoma Serengeti

Safaris: go out at scheduled times. Private safaris are available for your group. Wine, beer, and appetizers can be added to private safaris for an additional cost.
Winos and Rhinos – Delight in private wine tasting safari!
Brews and Buffalo – Beer tasting on the Sonoma Serengeti!
Twilight Serengeti Dinner: at the Tree Top Aviary where Cheetahs and Chardonnay are among the unique options available.
Private and close-up encounters with animals behind the scenes with our animal caretakers.

Racecar Experience

KARTING: lead-follow and open lapping sessions using fleet of high-speed Sprint Karts; capable of speeds in excess of 70 mph. 3-4 hours. KARTING + HOT LAPS: the thrill of speeding around the world-famous 2.52-mile road course in a state-of-the-art track car, with a professional driver behind the wheel of our open-wheel super sports cars, experience firsthand twists and turns of an iconic road course at speeds north of 100 mph. 4 hours.
KARTING + HOT LAPS + AUTOCROSS CHALLENGE: In this intense, rapid-fire event two groups compete in a timed driving challenge that puts driving skills and teamwork to the test. This event usually runs for 4-6 hours.

Perfume Making

over 400 ingredients can be explored, a 10oz eau de toilette or a single note perfume can be created. Makes a wonderful souvenir from the trip available in travel sizes.
Include a Tarot reading to augment the range of the experience.

Observatory

Murder Mystery

A murder mystery party affords a study of an historical period with interactive role-playing.. Typically, one person is designated as the “murderer,” and the other participants must solve the crime by interviewing suspects, examining evidence, and piecing together clues. A professional host can take the party to an elevated level of fun and entertainment typically providing a script, character descriptions, and clues for the players to follow. The game can last for an entire evening and even include live musical accompaniment. Our costume closet, filled with period cowboy and victorian costuming and accessories in many sizes, guarantees a remarkable experience.

Exotic Car Experience

Drive a Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Aston Martin, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Porsche, Audi, Tesla, or Nissan GTR along the glorious country roads and endless vineyards or coastal splendor of Napa and Sonoma.
1 hour or 2.5 hour tour: (choose one car to drive), 3-4 laps in each car on a world-class racetrack, a 25min safety training class, a professional instructor in the right seat during your experience, a racing helmet to use,
Half-Day or Full -DAY TOUR: Cruise along Pacific Coast Highway where you’ll find yourself weaving in towards the sea and out back to the countryside with the natural expertise of a supercar handler. Speak the language of Italian, German, and American engineering – paired with the taste of Californian wine. Drive THREE of the world’s best cars including the Ferrari 488 Spyder, Lamborghini Huracan Spyder and Porsche 911/992 GT3.
Racing experience: race exotic cars down a runway for the adrenaline rush of a lifetime. Exotic car airstrip runs can be timed to foster a healthy competition for ar team with the top run times awarded at the end of the event.

Dinner theater or Burlesque Performance

Performances that combine magic, sword swallowing, juggling and clowning have a way of drawing the audience into a fantastical world where anything is possible!

Costume Ball at our Calistoga Property

The tradition of masquerade balls dates back to medieval Europe, where they were often held as part of carnival celebrations.. Guests are encouraged to build elaborate costumes from the treasures of our very own costume closet. The Calistoga Hideout is the perfect venue -historically accurate and thus a truly immersive environment evoking an experience of time travel. Specific historic characters of the Wild West can be embodied for the night. Our Calistoga in house library is full of books to choose characters from. Add an extra layer of magic with live musicians and dancing. Overall, a thrilling and unforgettable experience of time travel back to the late 1800s, where the line between fantasy and reality is blurred, and anything can happen.

Ballooning over the wine country

The trip starts early morning as Balloons fly best in cool, calm, stable air which is usually just after sunrise here. The sensation of floating gently in the air without a motor is unforgettable; both peaceful and thrilling. During the flight, the pilot will adjust the altitude of the balloon to provide you with different perspectives of the valley, and will also point out points of interest along the way. Done in small groups, this is an intimate and personalized experience. Champagne breakfast add-on following the flight is optional.

Have a costume Ball at our Calistoga Property

The tradition of masquerade balls dates back to medieval Europe, where they were often held as part of carnival celebrations.. Attendees are encouraged to build elaborate costumes from the treasures of our very own costume closet. The Calistoga Hideout is the perfect venue venue -historically accurate and thus a truly immersive environment evoking an experience of time travel. Specific historic characters of the Wild West can be embodied for the night. Our in house library is full of books to choose characters from. Add an extra layer of magic with live musicians and dancing. Overall, a thrilling and unforgettable experience, where the line between fantasy and reality is blurred, and anything can happen.

Painting “en plein air”

Connect with nature while developing new skills. By painting outdoors, artists become more aware of the natural world and the way that it changes throughout the day and seasons. Plein air painters must work quickly and spontaneously, often completing a painting in a single sitting. Plein air painting can be a form of meditation or mindfulness practice, helping artists to be present in the moment. Class can be out of doors or even in one of the estate living rooms with a still life arrangement

Historian, entertainer, Poet

A local historian and entertainer will educate and entertain you group form the point of view of your chosen historical figure. Since 2001 George Webber has regaled thousands with historic re-enactment walking tours of Sonoma and Napa, wine lectures, historic events, cooking shows, and more. Performing as a variety of different characters, George Webber is a living legend in Sonoma.