The event will take place at Rodney Strong Vineyard in Healdsburg, CA
This will be an intimate experience with limited tickets available.

VIP Hero Tickets entry starts at 5:00pm 
Hero Supporter Ticket entry starts at 5:45pm 
Freedom Stage ticket entry starts at 7:45pm
The event will last until 10pm.
Please arrive at the proper time according to your ticket purchase.

We encourage all guests to pre-register with a credit card to expedite entry to the event. Your card will only be charged if you make an auction purchase or a donation at the event. https://guyfierifoundation.ejoinme.org/preregistration

Attire for the Event:
The venue is an outside event. We suggest you check the weather before traveling to event. 
Business/Wine Country Casual attire is recommended and layers are encouraged as it can get chilly at sundown

Travel Information:

Airports
The nearest airport is Santa Rosa Airport the next closest airport is San Francisco Airport and Oakland Airport which is 1:45 minutes away

Hotels

The following hotel partners have provided discounted rates for our guests.

Hyatt Rengency in Santa Rosa https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/SONOM/G-C335. A reminder that the cutoff date is September 26, 2025 at 11:59pm for attendees to make their reservation.

Dry Creek Inn Healdsburg (requires a two-night minimum stay) https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.05416.html?rateCode=7V

The Lodge at Healdsburg (requires a two-night minimm stay) Scan the QR code below, click on special rates and type “WIC” under the Group Code field. This will give you access to the Wine Club Rate. In addition to the discounted rate, you will receive complimentary parking (a savings of $10/night). The discount provided cannot be combined with other offers. 

If you choose to stay elsewhere, both the towns of Healdsburg and Windsor are a little closer to the Event venue. 

Transportation
• We recommend getting a car service, taking the shuttle, or have a designated driver
• Uber may not be easily available that time of night and location.
• The country winery roads can be a challenge to navigate. 
• Please designate a responsible driver should you decide to drive yourself.

Car Service Options
 
Arrange your own car service as there is limited parking on property. We have partnered with local transportation companies. Click on either of the following links to arrange your own car and mention Chefs for Heroes event for a discounted rate

Elite Excursions 
 
Elite Excursions: Santa Rosa Party Bus Rental & Wine Tours (elite-excursions.com)

707-326-9564
 
Please mention event for more details and discount.

True Elegance-  
 
For guests who may need transportation the website is: trueelegance.com. When you book, please mention you are with the Chefs for Heroes event group to receive the 10% discount. 




Silent Auction:

Silent Auction will be available on-line 2 weeks before the event and in person at the event. All bidding is done through a digital platform directly from your cell phone so please pre-register your information before you arrive in order to expedite your entry to the event!

There will also be a live auction as well during the event so again please pre-register all of your guests beforehand. All guests will receive a bidding number upon entry but must be pre-registered to bid in both silent and live auction.
Pre-register here: https://guyfierifoundation.ejoinme.org/preregistration