Music in the Mountains returns to Nestldown! Hidden in the redwoods on acres of lushly landscaped property in the Santa Cruz Mountains, this exquisite private retreat provides an unparalleled setting for the Festival’s most vital fundraising event of the season. The mix of pleasures includes perfect pairings of food and wine by the region’s premier restaurateurs and vintners, a silent auction offering one-of-a-kind experiential packages (preview auction items here!), and the opportunity to explore Nestldown’s famously spectacular grounds. This enchanting experience culminates with a twilight chamber music concert in the cathedral-ceilinged wood hall featuring performances of contemporary works performed by Jason Hardink, piano; Cristian Macelaru, violin; concertmaster Justin Bruns, and Festival principal clarinet Bharat Chandra; plus a performance by composer/pianist Jake Heggie with bass-baritone Jonathan Lemalu. An unforgettable evening awaits!
Sincere thanks to Nestldown for generously providing use of this very special venue, and to the following Restaurant and Wineries for their participation:
WINERIES:
Bonny Doon Vineyard, Santa Cruz
Burrell School Vineyards, Los Gatos
Equinox Wines, Santa Cruz
MJA Vineyards, Santa Cruz
Pelican Ranch Winery, Capitola
River Run Vintners, Watsonville
Salamandre Wine Cellars, Aptos
Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard, Santa Cruz
Sones Cellars, Santa Cruz
Storrs Winery and Vineyard, Santa Cruz
Windy Oaks Estate Vineyards and Winery, Corralitos
Wrights Station Vineyard and Winery
RESTAURANTS:
Assembly Food and Community, Santa Cruz
Bill the Oysterman, Santa Cruz
Buttercup Cakes & Farmhouse Frosting, Santa Cruz
Carried Away, Aptos
Ella’s at the Airport, Watsonville
Gabriella Café, Santa Cruz
Geisha, Capitola
Hula’s Island Grill and Tiki Room, Santa Cruz
Oswald, Santa Cruz
Paradise Beach Grill, Capitola
Shadowbrook / Crow’s Nest Restaurants, Capitola & Santa Cruz
Soif Wine Bar / La Posta, Santa Cruz
Solaire Restaurant and Bar, Santa Cruz
