Come join the Wine Society of Texas State Meeting from September 8-10, 2023 at the scenic Inn of the Hills resort in Kerrville, Texas. Get ready for a weekend filled with incredible wine experiences, educational sessions, and plenty of fun!
Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| September 8th | |
| Drive to Kerrville | A come and go tasting is available at a winery on the way (winery to be determined). |
| 4:00 pm - | Check-in and welcome packet. Drop off silent auction items and cork pull bottles in Executive 1 & 2 Hospitality Room |
| 6:30 – 9:30 pm - | BBQ and Bending Branch Wines - Inn of the Hills Executive 1 & 2 Hospitality Room - BBQ dinner barbeque with 3 meats, 3 sides and all the fixings paired with 3 wines from Bending Branch Winery and presentation of the wines. Cost: $70 for members and $80 for non-members. |
| 7:00 pm - | Silent Auction Opens – benefiting the Wine Society of Texas Scholarship Fund |
| 9:00 pm - | Cork Pull in Executive 1 & 2 Hospitality Room benefitting Wine Society of Texas Scholarship Fund |
| 10:00 pm - | Friday Night Wine Down – Bring and share a favorite bottle of wine. Snacks will be provided. |
| 10:30 pm - | Salute to the 20th year anniversary of the Permian Basin Chapter – special vertical tasting Of Lost Oak Cabernet Franc. |
| September 9th | |
| 9:00 am - | Bus arrives at the Inn of the Hills, Kerrville, TX – boarding begins. |
| 9:30 am - | Bus Departs for a Comfort winery tour. |
| 10:00 am - | Bending Branch Tasting - Arrive at Bending Branch Winery, Comfort, TX. Tour and tasting of 5 wines- 2 white wines and 3 red wines. |
| 12:30 pm - | Bus Departs. |
| 1:00 pm - | Newsom Vineyards Paella Luncheon – Paella lunch with charcuterie paired with 5 wines from the Newsom vineyard; and we get to keep the glass. Cost of the bus tour: $170 for members, $180 for non members. |
| 4:15 pm - | Bus Departs. |
| 4:45 pm - | Arrive at Inn of the Hills, Kerrville, TX. |
| 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Kerrville Hills Wine Dinner - Inn of the Hills Bluebonnet Room and Gazebo 3 course wine dinner and a special presentation by John Rivenburgh, Winemaker with the Kerrville Hills Winery. There will be a Live Auction benefitting Wine Society of Texas Scholarship Fund during the dinner. We will also present the WST scholarship winners. Cost: $150 for members and $160 for non-members. |
| 10:30 pm | Silent Auction ends. |
| 10:30 pm - | Saturday Night Wine Down – Bring and share favorite bottle of wine. Snacks will be provided. |
| September 10th | |
| 9:30 am - | State Annual Meeting in Board Room. |
| 10:00 am - | Board of Directors Meeting in Board Room. |
| 12:00 pm - | Check out and leave for home or stay 1 additional night. |
| 1:00 pm - | Optional tasting room visit (winery to be determined). |
Hotel Information
Inn of the Hills Hotel and Conference Center
1001 Junction Hwy, Kerrville, TX 78028
Kerrville, TX 78028
830-895-9000
Discounted Hotel Booking Link
With this unique link, all of the attendees can reserve their rooms within the room block using the exclusive group rate.
Hotel block will expire on August 10, 2022. Any rooms not reserved by that time will go back into general inventory. You must make your own room reservations.
Special Room Rate
Single occupancy: $129 + tax
Double occupancy: $139 + tax
*1. Rate covers King and Double Queen beds.
*2. Contact the host hotel representative directly for any issues concerning the attendee website.
*3. Discounted breakfast can be ordered ahead of arrival by calling hotel; or can be purchased at check-in. Be sure to mention the WST negotiated breakfast rate of $11.95 per person plus tax and tip.
RSVP and Payment
Registrations must be received by August 25, 2023 – no registration at door. To ensure a seamless registration process, we offer two convenient ways to RSVP and secure your spot.
Traditional
For those who prefer the traditional method, please download the RSVP form, fill it out with your details, and send it back to us along with your payment by check.
*1. Make checks payable to: WST – DFW Chapter
*2. Send the RSVP form and the check to:
Wine Society of Texas
C/O Charlene Tribble
5468 Wedgmont Cir N
Fort Worth, TX 76133
Online
Alternatively, we have also introduced an online RSVP option for your convenience. Simply visit the link and fill out the online registration form, where you can securely make payment using your credit card.