Alumni Groups
Reconnect graduates and regional chapter members with a day that encourages conversation and easy social time.
Private winery outings for clubs and associations across the DC Metro area
Bring Your Groupto Wine Country.
From alumni groups and networking associations to women’s clubs, cultural organizations, civic groups, and hobby communities, Vineyard Voyages helps coordinate the transportation, winery planning, and flow of the day so organizers can enjoy the outing too.
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15carefully selected winery partners
A strong fit for many kinds of groups
Serving clubs and associations across the DC Metro area.
Vineyard Voyages can be a strong fit for alumni chapters, young professional groups, women’s clubs, neighborhood associations, cultural organizations, civic and service clubs, faith-based fellowship groups, hobby communities, and other member-based organizations looking for a shared day out.
Professional Associations
Offer members a refreshing alternative to another conference room, networking mixer, or luncheon.
Young Professional Groups
Plan a more social outing that gives newer members and emerging leaders a relaxed way to connect.
Social Clubs
Bring members together around a shared interest, seasonal outing, or signature annual gathering.
Women’s Groups
Host a comfortable, polished day out for members who value good conversation, scenery, and time together.
Cultural & Community Organizations
Create an outing that helps members build connections across neighborhoods, traditions, and shared causes.
Civic & Service Clubs
Thank volunteers, celebrate milestones, or bring members together away from the routine of meetings and agendas.
Faith & Fellowship Groups
Give your community a welcoming shared experience with comfortable pacing and an easy, all-together travel plan.
For the event chair, association leader, or volunteer organizer
Keep the gathering. Lose the logistics spreadsheet.
A successful member outing involves transportation, route timing, venue communication, food decisions, reservation windows, and a clear plan everyone can understand.
Choose a practical meeting point such as a Metro station, university hub, hotel, office, or another designated location.
The 27-passenger executive bus anchors the fleet, with larger or smaller vehicles arranged when needed.
Partner venues are matched to the group’s atmosphere, timing, food, accessibility questions, and experience priorities.
The day is coordinated so members have time to settle in, connect, and enjoy each stop rather than rush between venues.
Tastings, lunch, charcuterie, and other selected experiences can be incorporated into the proposal.
A Certified Tourism Ambassador supports the group and helps keep the schedule and venue transitions moving smoothly.
Choose the shape of the event
Three useful starting points for different kinds of groups.
The best plan depends on your members, the purpose of the gathering, the preferred pace, and how structured you want the day to feel.
The Classic Member Outing
A relaxed multi-venue wine country day with comfortable transportation, coordinated timing, and plenty of room for members to reconnect.
Networking & Social Gathering
A more casual format that may prioritize lively patios, approachable tastings, food options, and easy conversation among members.
Leadership or Volunteer Appreciation
A polished format for board members, chapter leaders, committee volunteers, or VIP supporters, with elevated experience options when selected and available.
Your proposal will clearly outline the experiences and options selected for your group. Tastings, food, reserved seating, and special venue experiences are not automatically included.
A look at the experience
Comfortable transportation. Welcoming venues. Time to reconnect.
A club outing works best when everyone can travel together, settle into the day, and focus on the people they came to see.
Organizer-friendly from the start
Give your organizers and members a plan they can understand.
Vineyard Voyages can organize the proposal around the information group leaders usually need before approving, promoting, and coordinating an event.
A clear proposal for approval
Review the proposed transportation, timing, venue plan, selected experiences, payment terms, and total event cost before committing.
This gives the board or planning committee a practical document to review rather than a collection of disconnected vendor estimates.
Payment structure discussed upfront
Tell us whether the organization expects to pay centrally or whether individual payment is important to the event.
Available payment options depend on the final event setup and will be confirmed before anything is shared with members.
Trusted for group experiences
Organizations and communities have chosen Vineyard Voyages.
The approved showcase below represents organizations previously hosted by Vineyard Voyages. It does not imply endorsement or a specific alumni affiliation.
What group organizers say
The best proof is a day the organizer could enjoy too.
These approved testimonials come from group and organizational experiences. A chapter-specific testimonial can replace this widget when one is confirmed for publication.
A simple three-step process
From first idea to a day together.
A target date or season, estimated headcount, and pickup preference are enough to begin.
Choose the Basics
Share your preferred date or season, expected group size, pickup area, and the purpose of the outing.
Review the Proposal
Vineyard Voyages recommends a route, timing, transportation plan, and selected experience options for your group.
Invite Your Members
Once the plan and payment structure are confirmed, share the event details and look forward to the day.
A complimentary planning resource
See how a club or association wine-country outing can come together.
The Clubs & Associations Wine Country Guide gives event chairs, volunteer organizers, and association leaders a practical starting point before requesting a customized proposal.
- Use the guide to begin conversations about group size, timing, pickup, and the style of outing your members would enjoy.
- Review the guide before presenting the idea to a board, committee, membership team, or other decision-makers.
- Complete the short form below and check your inbox for the guide and additional planning information.
Clubs and associations planning questions
Helpful details before you begin.
How far in advance should we plan?
Planning about one month in advance is recommended, especially for popular weekends, larger groups, or outings involving tastings and food. Shorter-notice requests may be possible based on vehicle and venue availability.
What group sizes can Vineyard Voyages accommodate?
Vineyard Voyages operates a 27-passenger executive bus and can arrange larger or smaller vehicles based on the group’s needs. The best vehicle and route depend on the final headcount, pickup location, and desired duration.
How long does a club or association outing usually last?
Most private group experiences run between four and eight hours. The right duration depends on pickup location, number of venues, selected experiences, and the amount of time the group wants at each stop.
Are tastings, food, and reserved seating automatically included?
No. Proposals are customized. Tastings, lunch, charcuterie, reserved seating, guided winery experiences, and other options are included only when selected and confirmed in the proposal.
Can members pay individually?
Tell us during the planning process if individual payment is important. Available payment arrangements depend on the final event setup and will be confirmed before the event is promoted to members.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions and guests who do not drink wine?
Dietary restrictions can often be accommodated with advance notice. Most partner wineries offer non-alcoholic choices, and selected routes may also include a partner venue serving beer or cider.
What happens if the weather is poor?
Experiences operate rain or shine. Vineyard Voyages works with partner venues that have inviting tasting rooms and indoor spaces, helping the group remain comfortable when the weather changes.
Can guests drink alcohol aboard the vehicle?
Alcohol is generally not permitted aboard the vehicle. There will be plenty to enjoy at the wineries, and keeping alcohol off the vehicle helps ensure a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable day for everyone.
Does submitting the guide form reserve our date?
No. Submitting the form requests the guide and begins the planning conversation. The date is secured only after availability is confirmed, the proposal is approved, and the required reservation steps are completed.
Clubs and associations planning & guide request
Start planning your club or association outing.
Complete the form to request the Clubs & Associations Wine Country Guide and tell us what you are considering. After submission, we’ll email the guide and follow up about a customized proposal.
- Receive the Clubs & Associations Wine Country Guide by email
- Share your organization, group size, target date, and initial ideas
- Continue the conversation about availability and a customized proposal
Submitting this form does not reserve a date. Tour details, services, availability, payment terms, and selected inclusions are confirmed through a separate proposal.