Sonoma Valley Cheese Conference
February 21-24, 2009
Sonoma, Ca.
Hosted by Sheana Davis, The Epicurean Connection
February 21 San Francisco Winter Cheese Tasting
11:00-3:00 Cheese Plus, open to the public, no charge to attend
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February 21 Cheese School of San Francisco
5:00-7:00 Cheese School of SF, separate registration and fee at
www.cheeseschoolsf.com~~~
February 22 Sonoma Winter Cheese Tasting
3:00-5:00 Sonoma Women’s Club, RSVP when registering.
No charge for February 23-24 registered attendees.
Event is open to the public and guests at $20.00 per person.
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Cheese Guild Members receive $25.00 discount for two day registration.
Including California, Oregon, Washington, Maine & Vermont.
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Conference rate lodging and directions available at
www.sonomavalleyinn.com550 Second Street West, Sonoma, CA 95476, 707-938-9200
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Please contact Sheana Davis with additional questions.
707-935-7960 or
sheana@vom.comwww.sheanadavis.comFebruary 21, 2009 (Saturday)
Winter Artisan Cheese Fair, San Francisco
Hosted by Cheese Plus and The Epicurean Connection
Harley Farms, Beehive Cheese Company, Vella Cheese Company, Franklin’s Teleme, Kendall Farms, Carr Valley Cheese Company, Rogue Creamery, Pedrozo Dairy & Delice de la Vallee
Guest Cheese Book Authors: Jeanette Hurt, Laura Werlin & Janet Fletcher
February 21, 2009 (Saturday)
Winter Artisan Cheese & Wine Tasting
Hosted by Cheese School of San Francisco & The Epicurean Connection
Featuring a wine and cheese tasting
February 22, 2009 (Sunday) 2:00-4:00
Winter Artisan Cheese Fair
Featuring Rob Kaufelt, Murray’s Cheese Shop & Dee Harley, Harley Farms, Farmer & Goat Cheesemaker
Guest Cheese Book Authors: Rob Kaufelt, Jeanette Hurt, Laura Werlin & Janet Fletcher
Harley Farms, Beehive Cheese Company, Vella Cheese Company, Franklin’s Teleme, Kendall Farms, Carr Valley Cheese Company, Rogue Creamery, Pedrozo Dairy & Delice de la Vallee
Rogue, Lagunitas, Kendall Jackson Winery
Full registration cheesemakers may sample cheese at Sunday event at no charge. For Sunday only, $75.00.
February 23, 2009 (Monday)
Registration 8:30-10:00
10:00-11:30 Welcome Session, open by Sheana Davis & Ig Vella
*Maintaining Value, Opening session with Ig Vella opening
"The more things change, the more they stay the same"
*Moderated by Anna Wolf
Sheana Davis, Kathleen Shannon Finn, Ig Vella, & Sid Cook
11:30-1:00
*Featured Guest Keynote Speaker, Rob Kaufelt
1:00-2:00 Lunch
2:00-3:30
Supporting Small Cheesmakers through creative purchasing
Mandy Pedrozo, Sam Mogannam, Rob Kaufelt & Steve Ehlers
Moderated by Gordon Edgar
3:30-5:00
Building Long term relationships with industry partners of you relationships moderated by Sheana Davis.
Liam Callahan, Jill Giacomini-Basch, Gordon Edgar & Steve Giamblavo or Raymond Hook
Craft Beer and Wisconsin Cheese Reception
February 24, 2008 (Tuesday)
9:00-10:30
Retail Margin and Mark Ups with UC Davis Bees Butler (TITLE)
10:30-12:00
*How to start a cheese production with John Macy & Les Wood
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:00 Eminent Domain Joe Levoroni & Marilyn Wilkinson
2:00-3:00
*The Renaissance of Cheddar in the United States and Why:
Tim Walsh & Pat Ford, Monty Mcintyre & Mandy Johnston
Moderated by Jeanette Hurt
3:15-4:30
Carr Valley Cheese Tasting & Conversation with Sid Cook & Janet Fletcher.
4:30 Closing Session
*Judy Creighton moderate Ig Vella, Fred Mertens & Sheana Davis
Registration fee includes the following: daily continental breakfast, lunch and cheese, wine and beer receptions.
Please make Check Payable to Sheana Davis.
Please find payment enclosed for:
February 23-24 2009
_____2 day attendance, no discount $150.00
_____2 day attendance Cheese Guild Members $125.00
_____1 day attendance, February 23, $85.00
_____1 day attendance, February 24 $85.00
Please join us for Winter Consumer Cheese Tastings, open to the public.
February 21 San Francisco Winter Cheese Tasting
11:00-3:00 Cheese Plus, open to the public, no charge to attend
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February 21 Cheese School of San Francisco
5:00-7:00 Cheese School of SF, separate registration and fee at
www.cheeseschoolsf.com~~~
February 22 Sonoma Winter Cheese Tasting
3:00-5:00 Sonoma Women’s Club, RSVP when registering.
No charge for February 23-24 registered attendees.
Event is open to the public and guests at $20.00 per person.
~~~
Cheese Guild Members receive $25.00 discount for two day registration.
Including California, Oregon, Washington, Maine & Vermont.
~~~
Conference rate lodging and directions available at
www.sonomavalleyinn.com550 Second Street West, Sonoma, CA 95476, 707-938-9200
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For Sonoma Valley Maps, directions, dining, lodging and general
Sonoma Valley Information visit:
www.bestinsonoma.comPlease contact Sheana Davis with additional questions.
707-935-7960 or
sheana@vom.comwww.sheanadavis.com
