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The Art of Vinemaking Journey: Sonoma
List price is the $50 non-refundable application fee. Program amount is invoiced after application is accepted.
The Art of Vinemaking Journey brings together a $6,000 value of immersive vineyard experiences, spiritual practices, and author-led facilitation in partnership with Conversations in The Vineyard and Olive Us—starting at only $2,500 (custom payment plans and scholarships available).
💡 Why? Because this journey is about making space for leaders like you to flourish, not about maximizing profit.
For less than the cost of a typical retreat alone, you’ll receive:
A 4-day vineyard retreat with hands-on vineyard encounter in Sonoma County, California
Stunning accommodations at the Bishop’s Ranch, a Christian retreat center surrounded by rolling hills and vineyards.
A year-long guided cohort with exclusive content and facilitation from the author
A copy of The Art of Vinemaking to anchor your journey
Access to 4 online courses with exclusive interviews & guided spiritual practices
Early Bird Price: $2,500 (until December 1st)
Regular Price: $2,750 (after December 1st)
Spots are limited—apply today!
What’s Included:
Immersive Vineyard Retreat (May 17-20, 2026): Fully in-person experience in Healdsburg, CA
Year-long Online Cohort: Quarterly 4-week intensives with weekly 90-minute Zoom meetings (dates below)
The Art of Vinemaking Book
Self-paced Reflection & Practice: Expect to dedicate 4-5 hours per week for course materials, videos, audio guides, reflection prompts, and personal rhythm integration
Quarterly Online Cohort Intensives
The journey continues with a year-long cohort featuring four 4-week intensives. Each session will include course materials to support your personal growth, including videos, audio guides, and reflection prompts, alongside the weekly Zoom meetings.
Cohort Facilitators: Brenda Renderos and Rachael Wade
Meeting time: Wednesdays 12:00-1:30pm PT/3:00-4:30 ET.
Orientation: September 9th, 2026
Intensive I: The Story of the Vine (Sept/Oct)
Exploring life, death, and resurrection through the cyclical rhythms of the vine.
Cohort Meetings: Sept 16, 23, 30, Oct 7 - 2026
Intensive II: Roots (Oct/Nov)
Cultivating your inner life through rest, healing, and surrender during winter.
Cohort Meetings: Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18 - 2026
Intensive III: Branches (Feb)
Growing in belonging and connection as new life emerges in spring and summer.
Cohort Meetings: Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 - 2027
Intensive IV: Fruit (April)
Embodying and ripening a life of others-centered mission
Cohort Meetings: April 7, 14, 21, 28
Pricing Breakdown
Application Fee: $50 non-refundable
Program Fee (invoiced quarterly after application is accepted)
Early Bird Price $2,500 before December 1st, 2025
Regular Price: $2,750 after December 1st, 2025
Price you are paying now is the $50 non-refundable application fee. Program amount is invoiced after application is accepted. Custom payment plans and scholarships available.
Please review our Terms and Conditions for payments, refunds and cancellations.
List price is the $50 non-refundable application fee. Program amount is invoiced after application is accepted.
The Art of Vinemaking Journey brings together a $6,000 value of immersive vineyard experiences, spiritual practices, and author-led facilitation in partnership with Conversations in The Vineyard and Olive Us—starting at only $2,500 (custom payment plans and scholarships available).
💡 Why? Because this journey is about making space for leaders like you to flourish, not about maximizing profit.
For less than the cost of a typical retreat alone, you’ll receive:
A 4-day vineyard retreat with hands-on vineyard encounter in Sonoma County, California
Stunning accommodations at the Bishop’s Ranch, a Christian retreat center surrounded by rolling hills and vineyards.
A year-long guided cohort with exclusive content and facilitation from the author
A copy of The Art of Vinemaking to anchor your journey
Access to 4 online courses with exclusive interviews & guided spiritual practices
Early Bird Price: $2,500 (until December 1st)
Regular Price: $2,750 (after December 1st)
Spots are limited—apply today!
What’s Included:
Immersive Vineyard Retreat (May 17-20, 2026): Fully in-person experience in Healdsburg, CA
Year-long Online Cohort: Quarterly 4-week intensives with weekly 90-minute Zoom meetings (dates below)
The Art of Vinemaking Book
Self-paced Reflection & Practice: Expect to dedicate 4-5 hours per week for course materials, videos, audio guides, reflection prompts, and personal rhythm integration
Quarterly Online Cohort Intensives
The journey continues with a year-long cohort featuring four 4-week intensives. Each session will include course materials to support your personal growth, including videos, audio guides, and reflection prompts, alongside the weekly Zoom meetings.
Cohort Facilitators: Brenda Renderos and Rachael Wade
Meeting time: Wednesdays 12:00-1:30pm PT/3:00-4:30 ET.
Orientation: September 9th, 2026
Intensive I: The Story of the Vine (Sept/Oct)
Exploring life, death, and resurrection through the cyclical rhythms of the vine.
Cohort Meetings: Sept 16, 23, 30, Oct 7 - 2026
Intensive II: Roots (Oct/Nov)
Cultivating your inner life through rest, healing, and surrender during winter.
Cohort Meetings: Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18 - 2026
Intensive III: Branches (Feb)
Growing in belonging and connection as new life emerges in spring and summer.
Cohort Meetings: Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 - 2027
Intensive IV: Fruit (April)
Embodying and ripening a life of others-centered mission
Cohort Meetings: April 7, 14, 21, 28
Pricing Breakdown
Application Fee: $50 non-refundable
Program Fee (invoiced quarterly after application is accepted)
Early Bird Price $2,500 before December 1st, 2025
Regular Price: $2,750 after December 1st, 2025
Price you are paying now is the $50 non-refundable application fee. Program amount is invoiced after application is accepted. Custom payment plans and scholarships available.
Please review our Terms and Conditions for payments, refunds and cancellations.