Luminary Harvest Celebration Weekend

September 3 - 5, 2026

This weekend will mark a fabulous kickoff to Napa Valley’s much anticipated Harvest Season with signature events at Stony Hill, Burgess, and The Home Ranch, and pay homage to the spirit of community among the Napa Valley's pioneering families in its golden age.

Tickets for these intimate events can be purchased individually or as a package.

Space is limited for each of these intimate events, so we encourage securing tickets as soon as possible.

Carlton McCoy Jr, MS at an event

Day 1: Thursday, September 3rd

Welcome Reception
The Residence at Stony Hill
5:00PM - 9:00PM

Please join Winemaker Reid Griggs, Estate Director Erik Elliott MS, and the Stony Hill team for a celebratory kickoff to Luminary Harvest Weekend, complete with new releases and library wines paired with elegant canapés.

Dress Code: Wine Country Cocktail Attire

Tickets: $325 (Members: $260)

DAy 2: Friday, September 4th

Burgess Magnum Decades Tasting
Burgess Estate

11:00AM - 1:00PM

First planted in the 1880s by Swiss-Italian immigrants, Sorenson Vineyard has been the beating heart of Burgess for more than 150 years. Winemaker Reid Griggs and Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy will lead a tasting and discussion about 10 older vintages from this iconic vineyard across 5 decades, all served from Magnum and larger bottles, the optimum sizes for long-term aging. 

Tickets: $350 (Members: $280)

Winemaker Matt Taylor

Day 2: Friday, September 4th

Lunch with Winemaker Matt Taylor
The Home Ranch

12:30PM - 2:00PM

Enjoy a family style lunch at The Home Ranch in St. Helena with Winemaker Matt Taylor, where he will talk about his wines from Ink Grade, Haynes Vineyard, and Trailside Vineyard. You’ll enjoy wines from each winery as this veteran winegrower describes each terroir and his winemaking philosophy and methodology. 

Tickets: $400 (Members: $320)

Day 3: Saturday, September 5th

La Paulée Celebration Dinner
The Home Ranch

5:00PM - 9:00PM

Heitz Cellar honors the historic Burgundian tradition of La Paulée with a feast to celebrate the bounties of harvest. Join us at our private estate for a Champagne reception with passed hors d'oeuvres, followed by a lavish meal by celebrity chef, Shota Nakajima. Each course will be paired with pre-release and library wines from Heitz Cellar.

Transportation will be provided from Yountville to The Home Ranch.

Tickets: $900 (Members: $720)

Luminary Harvest Weekend Packages

Luminary Harvest Weekend
Package No. 1

All inclusive package to each of the following events:

  • Welcome Party at Stony Hill

  • Magnum Decades Tasting at Burgess Estate

  • La Paulée Dinner at The Home Ranch

Total Package Price: $1,575 (Members: $1,100)

Luminary Harvest Weekend
Package No. 2

All inclusive package to each of the following events:

  • Welcome Party at Stony Hill

  • Lunch with Winemaker Matt Taylor at The Home Ranch

  • La Paulée Dinner at The Home Ranch


    Total Package Price: $1,625 (Members: $1,100)


transportation

We are delighted to recommend Napa Private Tours, our preferred driving service for Luminary Members. Enjoy 15% preferential pricing for all your transportation needs this weekend, when you use code LWE.

lodging

A room block opportunity will be available at Bardessono in Yountville for Luminary Weekend. More details coming soon.

Luminary Benefit:
Preferred Pricing at Solage

Luminary Members receive special 15% preferential pricing on stays at Calistoga’s luxurious resort, Solage, a member of the Auberge Resorts Collection.

To learn more and to plan your Luminary Harvest Weekend trip, please email us at members@luminarynapavalley.com.