“We would like to thank our generous sponsors”
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The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash IndiansGiving back to the community has always been a tradition of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. Our elders taught us many important lessons in life – including the fact that a distinguishing characteristic of the Chumash is our spirit of generosity. We call it ‘amuyich. Today, the Chumash tribe continues with our long-standing tradition of giving. Our tribe has reached out to hundreds of local groups, organizations and schools in the community by donating more than $13 million. In 2005, the tribe took a significant step by establishing the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation. The goal of our Foundation is to make the community it serves a better place for all of its residents, placing particular value on activities and programs that expand opportunities for the least advantaged, protect our environment or enhance the lives of youth. We are proud to partner here with People Helping People to help local farm and vineyard workers. |
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Santa Barbara County Vintners AssociationSince 1983, the Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Association has worked to establish and maintain Santa Barbara County as a premier wine region of the world. The Santa Barbara Vintners’ Foundation is the umbrella under which the Vintners’ Association conducts its philanthropic work. Proceeds from the auctions held at the annual Vintners’ Festival in spring and the autumn Celebration of Harvest fund several annual grants and scholarships, and support local charities and nonprofit organizations through donations to their auctions and fundraising events. The Santa Barbara Vintners’ Foundation is honored to be a sponsor of “Vino de Suenos” for Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People. |
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Santa Ynez Valley Hotel AssociationSanta Barbara Wine Country Hotels are located in the heart of the Santa Barbara wine country. Nestled between four distinct American Viticultural Areas (AVA) comprise of Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Rita Hills, Santa Maria Valley and Happy Canyon together they comprise more than 23,000 acres of vineyards annually producing more than a million cases of wine in Santa Barbara County. The regions east west coastal mountains form valleys opening directly to the Pacific Ocean. |
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Uva Design Studiouncork your brand potential What happens when you combine expertise in marketing and design with a passion for wine? You discover the art and science of brand-building is as carefully constructed as a Meritage or Rhone blend. So ask yourself the question – “Am I as satisfied with the marketing of my wines as I am with the wines themselves?” |
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Tapp TechnologiesTapp Technologies one of the world’s premier pressure-sensitive wine label printers, receiving countless awards for our printing excellence. With two locations, Napa, CA and the Vancouver, BC area, we are easily accessible to our busy clients.Tapp’s wealth of industry knowledge has helped our customers promote some of the most well-known and successful brands in the wine industry. Our experienced team of label specialists are committed to helping you with your label project needs from start to finish, ensuring that your label is produced successfully, on-time and on-budget. We thrive on developing relationships with our clients and it’s this attitude keeps our clients coming back year after year. |
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New West CateringLocated in Buellton, CA is owned and operated by Jeff and Janet Olsson and is considered by most to be the premier caterer in the Santa Ynez Valley and beyond. They count among their clients numerous valley celebrities and large corporations that use the valley as home for conferences and retreats. With their large commercial kitchen they are able to cater events from a private home party to weddings, conferences, and other large scale events. Custom menus, local and seasonal ingredients, and exceptional service are the hallmarks of their catering. |
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The Ballard Inn & RestaurantBefore taking over the stoves at The Ballard Inn & Restaurant in 2004, Chef Kazali, a graduate of the California Culinary Academy, worked in some of the best restaurants on the West and East Coasts. Early in his career he worked in San Francisco’s renowned La Folie and the boutique Campton Place hotel. After relocating to Boston, Chef Kazali helped to open the James Beard Award winning Blue Ginger with Chef Ming Tsai, where he gained expertise in melding the flavors of Eastern and Western cuisines. After five years at Blue Ginger, Chef Kazali returned to San Francisco, and refined his proficiency with French cuisine and technique at the acclaimed Restaurant Gary Danko. At Ozumo, a lively and upscale Japanese restaurant, Chef Kazali returned to his appreciation and dedication to producing fine Asian cuisine. Finally, with his own Ballard Inn & Restaurant, Chef Kazali brings his vast experience to light in his own innovative way, creating memorable and delicious dishes to please the most discriminating palates. Ched Budi Kazali has been named CCM® ‘s Ultimate Chef for 2009. |
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Trattoria GrappoloChef, restaurateur and author Leonardo Curtiwas born in Italy. Curti grew up in a ?shing town known as Cariati in the region of Calabria. His passion about food began around the age of 6. As an apprentice to his grandfather Alfonso, he was helping him and the local townspeople picking up the eggs, cleaning the ?sh, going to the butcher and to the local markets for cheeses and produce. Beginning as a dishwasher at a restaurant in Germany, he then moved to Siena (Tuscany) to apprentice with the Luppoli family at Malborghetto di Siena, a locals favorite. In 1992, after completing the Italian army, he moved to the United States and worked for restaurants such as Il Giardino, Cicada, Celestino and Pane Caldo. In 1997 he and his business partner Daniele Serra opened Trattoria Grappolo in Santa Ynez. A destination to dine at and a favorite local hangout. |
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Montecito Bank and TrustMontecito Bank and Trust is grounded in the belief that a local bank could provide both the highest level of personalized financial services and a major commitment to the community, a group of local business leaders founded the Bank of Montecito in 1975.We were locally owned and managed then, and we still are today: the Bank of Montecito is now Montecito Bank & Trust, an eight branch community bank serving personal and business financial needs in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, and has in-depth commercial lending capabilities and a highly respected Wealth Management division.We were committed to community then, and we still are today. Through programs like Community Dividends® and Anniversary GrantsSM and the volunteer efforts of our associates, we continue to support the communities that support our success. It’s all part of a long-standing, deeply held pledge to provide personal service in every sense of the word. |
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Terravant Wine CompanyTerravant Wine Company is a new ultra premium custom winemaking facility. We are strategically located next to the Santa Rita Hills in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. We provide complete winemaking services with all-inclusive pricing to A.P. clients as well as other license holders. Terravant is here to help you efficiently and effectively utilize your time and money. |
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Santa Ynez Valley Marriott Hotel The Santa Ynez Valley Marriott Hotel will host the Vino de Sueños celebration in its spacious heated mezzanine tent. The hotel is located in Buellton in the heart of Santa Barbara County and the wine country. It is easily accessible from highways 101 and 246. The hotel boasts 149 beautifully appointed rooms, gym, pool, fine dining and spacious conference facilities. |
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Coastal Vineyard Care Associates (CVCA) is a full service vineyard management company, offering vineyard management, development and consulting services. Founded over twenty years ago by viticulturist, Jeff Newton, CVCA currently manages over 2,000 acres owned by estate wineries and private growers. We focus exclusively on Santa Barbara County and, as a result, are intimately familiar with the unique macroclimates and soils in the Santa Rita Hills, and the Santa Ynez and Los Alamos Valleys. |
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Park Central Web Design has been creating websites for individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations for more than ten years. This means that we’re good at listening to your needs and designing websites that not only look great, they work to achieve your goals. Park Central Web Design creates websites that work. |
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General Paving Management GPM is the proven leader in pavement construction and maintenance in Ventura, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara Counties.The company was founded in 1989 on principals of honesty, integrity, and client support. These principals have propelled GPM to the forefront of the industry for community associations, commercial property management firms, developers and engineers. |
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Joe Cano - In a world of specialization and computer enhanced talent, it is refreshing to be treated to the spellbinding rapture and spirit of music created by a virtuoso; a living legend with the depth, background and complexity that brings audiences to tears and to their feet.Joe Cano, internationally known for his repertoire of musical styles and ethnic fusion, has played guitar seemingly since birth. Taught, tutored and gene enhanced by his father, a professional guitarist of the same name, Joe Cano was performing with Jorge Santana while he was still a teenager.Stints with George Benson, Sheila E, Tom Scott, and Al Di Meola have only further secured his reputation as one of the worlds finest guitarist. Couple this with over 300 songs written and produced, as well as numerous world tours, Joe Cano is someone to be respected and heard. |
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Windmill Nursery: Our retail Nursery grows a huge selection of plants & trees and we are located in Buellton, CA. We also offer a large selection of organic and environmentally friendly fertilizers, soil products and pesticides. |
