Guest Badges

Guest badges include a continental breakfast Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., and entrance to the evening receptions. The $100 fee is non-refundable and may be purchased by guests of full-week attendees only. You must be 21 or over to attend the evening receptions.

Guest Activities

These activitites are offered to guests and attendees for an additional fee. Activities are for pre-registrants only and are non-refundable.

Winchester Mystery House
Monday, August 11, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $50

Tour through 110 of the 160 rooms and look for the bizarre phenomena that gave the mansion its name; a window built into the floor, staircases leading to nowhere, a chimney that rises four floors, doors that open onto blank walls, and upside down posts! No one has been able to explain the mysteries that exist within the Winchester Mansion, or why Sarah Winchester kept the carpenters' hammers pounding 24 hours a day for 38 years. It is believed that after the untimely deaths of her baby daughter and husband, son of the Winchester Rifle manufacturer, Mrs. Winchester was convinced by a medium that continuous building would appease the evil spirits of those killed by the famous "Gun that Won the West" and help her attain eternal life. Certainly her $20,000,000 inheritance was sufficient to support her obsession until her death at 82! No lunch will be served.

Byington Vineyard and Winery/Burrell School Vineyard and Winery Tour
Wednesday, May 13, 2008
10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $50

Byington description: Originally conceived as a family residence, the Byingtons welcome you into their home-away from-home. The winery was established in 1987 by entrepreneur Bill Byington and the family is still actively involved in the day to day operations of the winery. Enjoy the wine country experience we have created for you right in the backyard of Silicon Valley. Escape from the stress of your world. Breathe in the tranquility of panoramic views, beautifully crafted wines and clean mountain air. Come and experience all that Byington has to offer you.

Burrell School Vineyards and Winery: We invite you to visit us and taste as well as experience our rich heritage and award winning wines. Burrell School's origins date back to 1854 when Lyman J. Burrell settled the rough wilderness that is now home to our winery and Estate vines. Nearby Monterey Bay brings warm days and cool nights. This results in a unique microclimate, perfect for long, slow ripening of cool climate grapes. No lunch will be served.