Chateau Ste. Michelle Welcomes Summer with Concerts, Special Events and Seasonal Experiences

WOODINVILLE, Wash.

Washington’s founding winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle, is gearing up for the summer season, not only with its popular Summer Concert Series, but also with other special events and seasonal wine experiences offered at its picturesque Woodinville winery located just a short drive from Seattle.

Among the seasonal experiences on offer are the winery’s Private Cabanas, complete with comfortable seating for up to 6 guests. The 75-minute experience includes a selection of wine, curated snacks prepared by the Chateau’s culinary team, and lawn games in the winery’s sunken garden. New this year, picnics will be offered on the front lawn, creating the perfect opportunity to enjoy the beautiful grounds and new rose garden, where over 400 rose species flourish.

To celebrate the warming weather, the winery will host a variety of special events this summer season including a Country Hoedown on June 8. The evening includes a 90-minute line-dancing class led by instructors from Wildflower Dance Co., plus an open dance floor and Chateau Ste. Michelle wine. Returning this year, the winery will also host the Avants Classics on the Green on June 30, where guests can view rare vintage cars while enjoying great music, wine and bites.

In the winery’s Tasting Room, guests can also browse a selection of unique gifts or enjoy seasonal tastings and elevated wine experiences.

Chateau Ste. Michelle Seasonal Events:
Country Hoedown | June 8 | $95 per person
Get down with a Country Hoedown at the Chateau! Start the night with a 1.5-hour dance class where professionals from Wildflower Dance Co. will lead guests through learning the basics of country line dancing. The evening will continue with an open dance floor for attendees to groove the night away country style. Wear your cowboy boots and dress in your best cowboy/cowgirl attire! Ticket price includes dance instruction and two drink tickets.

Avants Classics on the Green | June 30 | $75 per person
Enjoy gourmet food, fine wine and great music while experiencing an exquisite display of rare and vintage automobiles set among the beautiful grounds of the Chateau Ste. Michelle winery. All ticket prices include a commemorative wine glass and drink tokens for three glasses of wine or non-alcoholic beverages. Food will be available for purchase from local restaurant partners. A portion of every ticket sold will be donated to Seattle Children's Hospital. All ages welcome.

Chateau Ste. Michelle Summer Concert Series | May – September
Hosting live performances since 1984, Chateau Ste. Michelle’s 40th Summer Concert Series features artists such as John Legend, Maren Marris, Tate McRae, Beck and more! The 2024 ticket options include festival seating on the lawn, elevated reserve seats, VIP seating and private group cabanas. Concert-goers may purchase an array of food and wine offered in the amphitheater, or can bring their own picnic baskets and unopened non-alcoholic beverages. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit ste-michelle.com.

Chateau Ste. Michelle Ongoing Offerings:

Grand Estate Tour | $55 per person
Take a guided walking tour through the enchanting estate of Washington’s founding winery. From the historical Manor House to the tasting room, visit the sites and learn about the incredible history of Chateau Ste. Michelle and the 105-acre Woodinville property. Once the tour is complete, let the experts walk you through a tasting of four limited release wines paired impeccably with a selection of small bites crafted by the culinary team in the Chateau’s beautiful theater.

Chateau Picnics | Starting from $200
Enjoy your very own serene getaway without leaving the grounds with the new Chateau Picnics. Just bring yourself, some friends, and Chateau Ste. Michelle will take care of the rest. Each picnic experience comes complete with outdoor seating, Chateau Ste. Michelle wine (from a pre-determined list) and a selection of picnic perfect gourmet foods. To reserve your picnic, visit ste-michelle.com

Chateau Private Cabana Experience | Starting from $300
Redefine your Chateau experience and indulge in your very own private outdoor escape in one of Chateau Ste. Michelle’s private cabanas. Cabanas come complete with comfortable seating for up to six people in the winery’s sunken garden, two bottles of Chateau Ste. Michelle wine of your choice (from a pre-determined list of options), and a gourmet charcuterie board. Outdoor lawn games are also available for your enjoyment by request, and additional food and wine options are available for purchase. To reserve your private cabana, visit ste-michelle.com.

Friday & Saturday Night Music Series | Free admission
Visit the winery select Friday and Saturday nights this summer to enjoy live music performed by local Seattle-area musicians. Wine will be available for purchase along with bites from the Chateau Kitchen food menu. Enjoy great music, great food, and more importantly, great wine! Seating is limited and first come, first served. All ages welcome.

Sample the Season: Rotating Seasonal Food & Wine Pairing |$85 per person
‘Tis the season for great food and wine! Enjoy a tasting menu of picture-perfect seasonal treats prepared by Chateau Ste. Michelle’s culinary team paired impeccably with a selection of Chateau Ste. Michelle wines. This experience features a food and wine menu that changes every three months along with the changing of the seasons! Reservations are required for this 75-minute experience and can be booked at ste-michelle.com

Brunch Box Experience | Saturdays & Sundays | $60 per person
Everything is better with bubbles! Create your own fresh and fruity mimosas with a selection of four Domaine Ste. Michelle sparkling wines and four different juices. Enjoy your mimosas with an assortment of delectable brunch goodies prepared by Chateau Ste. Michelle’s culinary team. Reservations are required for this 75-minute experience and can be booked at ste-michelle.com

BLEND Experience | $150 per person
This unique, hands-on experience takes you through tasting five different wine varietals from Chateau Ste. Michelle’s award-winning vineyards, learning about each as you go. Learn how to mix and refine your unique blend until you feel it’s just right. Finally, bottle your creation complete with your own custom label and your masterpiece will be ready to take home to share with friends and family!

For a complete list of winery events and seasonal experiences and for reservations, visit ste-michelle.com.

About Chateau Ste. Michelle
Chateau Ste. Michelle founded a wine region and we are not done blazing trails yet. We honor our 57-year legacy of making world-class Washington wine, while taking bold steps to build our future with 2,200 acres of sustainably farmed estate vineyards, state-of-the art cellar technology and talented, passionate winemaking team led by head winemaker Katie Nelson, with 30-years of Washington winemaking experience. Chateau Ste. Michelle continually strives to de-light wine drinkers with an array of wine styles and memorable winery experiences, while staying focused on crafting award-winning, flavorful wines that are the ultimate expressions of Washington state.

For more information about Chateau Ste. Michelle, visit ste-michelle.com.

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For further information:
Katie Jaeger
425-892-4580
katie.jaeger@smwe.com