Event Date: friday, December 9th 2022

Estimated Headcount: 100

Napa in December

Travel through miles of hillside vineyards just north of San Francisco to Castello di Amorosa an authentic medieval (13th-centry) Italian Tuscan castle and winery and join us for a private guided tour of the winery, followed by a family-style casual meal of rustic Italian-inspired light dishes paired with a selection of premium wines in a private location. Traditionally served as first course of an Italian meal, the selections feature an assortment of local artisan cheeses, meats, breads and cookies, as well as the season’s freshest fruits and vegetables, all served with estate olive oil and vinegars.

With over 136,000 square feet of space, "The Castle" features 107 rooms (90 of which are devoted to winemaking and wine storage), an enormous Great Hall with replica Tuscan frescoes and a 500-year old fireplace; 8,000 tons of hand-chiseled stones, a drawbridge, dungeon, torture chamber, and even a medieval church.

Duration: 1hr 15min

Sample Itinerary;

11:00am Pick up at HQ

12:15pm Arrive at Castello di Amorosa

Time Structure: ~4.5 hours (variable)

12:30pm Private Tour and Wine Tasting coupled with unique pairings of cheese, charcuterie and chocolates

3:00pm Full team meal with family-style rustic Italian-inspired dishes paired with premium wine for a post afternoon experience

4:00pm Transportation back to Descript HQ

Half Day in Half Moon Bay

Travel to Half Moon bay shoreline for an introduction into a half day of mindfulness and relaxation focusing on personal elevation and team connection. Using the landscape to create artwork based on the materials at hand, you’ll create artwork within the constraints of the area while collaborating as a team to create a large work of art only achievable through a team effort.

Activities to choose from include; group contour, paired response, full group spontaneous creations - spirals, triangles, personal mandalas and mosaic tiles.

Duration: 45 Minutes

Sample Itinerary;

9:00am Pick up at HQ

9:45am Arrive at Half Moon Bay

Time Structure: ~3 hours (variable)

10:00am-1:00pm 

Gather/meet/overview (15m)

Movement Meditation (10m)

Tool talk (5m)

Warm-up activities (20m)

Mid-level activities (20m)

Check in & Snack Break (10m)

Main artwork design and creation (60m)

Photos and close (10m)

1:00pm Drinks & Bonfire for a post afternoon experience

1:45pm Catered Lunch

3:00pm Transportation back to Descript HQ

Treetop Adventure

Break the mold and join us for a tree top adventure located near the costal trail in Land’s End. The Ropes Course allows you and your team to work together to make your way through an obstacle course in the treetops. The best part is that this course is appropriate for those who might not feel comfortable participating in an extremely athletic activity. You can choose from three different programs, like a 3.5-hour program that will take you into the treetops — or a similar one that keeps you closer to the ground.

After, we’ll head to Charmaine’s for a private roof top experience perched atop The Proper Hotel. With plenty cozy fire pits, warmth is included for this December event. The drinks are top-notch and the menu options feature vibrant flavors and original combinations like Huitlacoche stuffed potatoes and grilled Japanese chicken meatballs.

Duration: 25 Minutes

Sample Itinerary;

11:00am Pick up at HQ

11:30pm Arrive at Ropes Course

Time Structure: ~3.5 hours (variable)

12:00pm Treetop adventure challenge in revolving groups

3:00pm Transportation to Charmaine’s for a full team private roof top dining experience 15 minutes walking distance from the Descript HQ