TOUR THE ROCHE FAMILY'S HISTORIC RANCH AND VINEYARDS FOR A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE!

This one-and-a-half hour guided horseback tour leads you through the heart of the Roche family’s beautiful 2,100 acre vineyard estate and operating cattle ranch. Your relaxing ride will take you through a scenic, private valley and over vine-covered hilltops, passing through more than 120 acres of Chardonnay and Syrah vineyards while enjoying views of bountiful wildlife and the San Pablo Bay below.

Here is a small taste of what you may encounter:

  Rolling hillsides dotted with native California Oaks, Carneros and Sonoma Coast Appellation vineyards, and San Francisco Bay Area views which take your breath away.

  In the mornings and evenings watch a flock of geese migrate from the San Pablo Bay to the Roche family’s private 49.9 acre-foot lake, their haunting cries echoing through the crisp air.

  Golden eagles, kestrels, red tail hawks and other birds of prey slice into the azure sky with their aerodynamic stunts and dives.

  Get up close and personal with some of the more than 500-head of cattle which graze on these same lands and the real American cowboys who manage the herd at a real operating cattle ranch. 

  Sometimes on your ride you might even glimpse a wary coyote watching from afar, before it runs into the shadow of the oaks.

 

 

Guided Tours                                                                       Each 1 1/2 hour horseback tour is led by a professional guide.  Riders check-in inside the Roche Winery Tasting Room.  Tours include complimentary tasting of award-winning Roche wines following the ride.

Let us Help Organize Your Meeting or Event                          Our horseback tours are available for group or corporate events such as meetings, team-building exercises, or for private parties.  Please call us for details.

Reservations                       Advance reservations are highly recommended and taken by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover).  Walk-ins are welcome on a space-available basis.

Cancellations                                                                        Please note we reserve the right to charge for any cancellation without 24 hours advance notice.

Additional Information                                                            Riders must arrive 30 minutes prior to tour.  Children welcome (7 years or older, accompanied by adult).  Rider maximum weight limit of 265 lbs. Shoes with a closed heel and toe required.

Our horseback tours take place at Roche Winery, the gateway to Sonoma and the Wine Country, located just 35 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Information and to Make Reservations:

Horse N'Around Trail Rides, horsenaround@rochewinery.com