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Moroccan Rugs and Crackling Fires: A Private Picnic Among the Vines at Heifer Station
A two‑hour, adults‑only tasting at Heifer Station that pairs single‑vineyard wines with a gourmet picnic hamper in a secluded Moroccan‑style setting.
Moroccan Rugs and Crackling Fires: A Private Picnic Among the Vines at Heifer Station.
Set within Heifer Station’s vineyard, the Private Picnic unfolds in a charming Moroccan‑style picnic area tucked among rows of vines. Guests sample the estate’s single‑vineyard wines while settling in beside a fire pit (weather permitting), with resident cows and alpacas grazing nearby and a thoughtfully prepared picnic hamper for slow grazing and conversation.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Single‑vineyard tasting in a private setting
The experience centers on Heifer Station’s single‑vineyard wines — presented as an intimate guided tasting — letting adults linger over varietal nuance in a quiet paddock framed by vine rows.
Moroccan‑style picnic among the vines
A dedicated Moroccan‑style picnic area provides atmosphere: low seating, rugs and a fire pit (weather permitting) that anchors the two‑hour outing and frames broad vineyard views.
Gourmet hamper for slow grazing
A carefully composed picnic hamper accompanies the tasting — local cured meats, cheeses, fresh bread, preserves, olives and fruit — all designed for relaxed grazing and conversation in the paddock.
What the day feels like
How the private picnic feels
Begin inside the cellar door, choose from the single‑vineyard range, then climb into a self‑drive buggy and cross to a secluded picnic site. On arrival you settle beside a fire pit when weather allows, pour wines, and graze from a gourmet hamper while vineyard views and the company of nearby cows and alpacas set an easy, unhurried mood.
THE WINES
Single‑vineyard tasting in a private setting
The experience centers on Heifer Station’s single‑vineyard wines — presented as an intimate guided tasting — letting adults linger over varietal nuance in a quiet paddock framed by vine rows.
THE SETTING
Moroccan‑style picnic among the vines
A dedicated Moroccan‑style picnic area provides atmosphere: low seating, rugs and a fire pit (weather permitting) that anchors the two‑hour outing and frames broad vineyard views.
THE FOOD
Gourmet hamper for slow grazing
A carefully composed picnic hamper accompanies the tasting — local cured meats, cheeses, fresh bread, preserves, olives and fruit — all designed for relaxed grazing and conversation in the paddock.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private picnic suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing runs for approximately two hours and is available any day with seatings at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00.
Guests meet at Heifer Station cellar door to begin the experience.
No special gear is required; a gourmet picnic hamper (cured meats, cheeses, fresh bread, preserves, olives and fruit) is provided as part of the experience.
This experience is for adults only — guests must be 18 years or older.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Private Picnic?
The experience lasts approximately two hours.
Where do we meet?
Guests meet at the Heifer Station cellar door to begin the experience.
What is included in the picnic hamper?
The gourmet hamper includes local cured meats, cheeses, fresh bread, preserves, olives, fruit and other accompanying items designed for grazing.
What happens in wet weather?
If weather is wet, the experience is relocated indoors to a cosy fireside setting.
Who can attend the Private Picnic?
The experience is restricted to guests aged 18 and over; it is adults‑only.
How does the experience begin?
The outing begins at the cellar door where you select from the single‑vineyard range, then travel by self‑drive buggy to a secluded picnic site.