Scavenger hunts in one of several of the charming local towns that ensure participants learn more about the history of the town and the wine country.We have great response to these as the little villages are such perfect “stage sets” for this activity
1000 piece Jigsaw puzzles require teamwork and cooperation. In a competition setting, Teams must work together to complete their chosen puzzle requiring a totally unique skillset generating new ways of interacting and communicating.
Food-Eating Contest: Arrange a food-eating contest featuring popular county fair treats, such as hot dogs, cotton candy, or pies. Each team will nominate one member to participate, and the team whose representative finishes the food first wins.
Carnival Game Tournament: Set up a tournament using different carnival games available at the fair, such as ring toss, balloon darts, or the strongman hammer. Assign points for winning or placing in each game.
Trivia Challenge: about the county fair’s history, local area, or general knowledge. Divide the group into teams and have them answer questions in a competitive format, with the highest-scoring team winning.
Creative Photo Challenge: Assign each team a list of creative photo challenges to complete, such as “Take a photo with the largest stuffed animal prize” or “Capture your team posing as a human pyramid in front of the Ferris wheel.” The team with the most creative and entertaining photos, as judged by an impartial panel, wins.
Agricultural Exhibit Challenge: Have teams explore the agricultural exhibits and create a presentation on a specific theme, such as sustainable farming or the importance of local produce. The team with the most informative and engaging presentation wins.
Taking turns to the accompaniment of the regions best wine or spirits, the group loosens up with some good-natured trash-talking. As the evening wears on, the group becomes more relaxed with each other sharing stories and jokes in between shots. The game becomes a backdrop to the conversation and group dynamic – enjoying each other’s company, creating new bonds and group memories.
At the Calistoga property only – a Gaming Hall with regulation size billiard table. This can be converted to a craps table if preferred. We can also arrange for professional dealers who can bring in more gambling options such as a roulette wheel and more
Water exercise class is fun as is floating and dreaming for hours. Each pool is different. The St Helena pool is the largest: 60 ft long vanishing edge pool is chlorine free. Because this pool is solar heated, it only is swimmable seasonally, normally too cold Nov through April. The other pools can be mechanically heated for a fee Andy time of the year.
This adventure involves using a GPS device or a smartphone to navigate to specific coordinates and locate hidden containers called “geocaches” or “caches.” These typically small, waterproof containers that contain a logbook where the geocacher can sign their name and date of visit as proof of finding the cache. Some caches also contain small trinkets or toys that can be exchanged or swapped. Geocaching can be done by anyone, a great way to explore and get outdoors.
Located near the main house and in view from the kitchen window, this is often the source of hours of friendly competition and conversation over the course of a stay at the St Helena and Kenwood estates.
A popular outdoor game that is enjoyed by people of all ages. Easy to learn and does not require any special skills, can be played casually or competitively. A game that can be played with teams or as individuals, and can accommodate any number of players, a great option for socializing.
Ouija, Monopoly, Risk, Rummikub, Scrabble, Clue, Twister, Pictionary, Electronic Catch Phrase, and more. Pls inquire for specific games.