SANTA BARBARA VINTNERS FOUNDATION
Grounded in WELLNESS
Be part of our effort to support and strengthen wellness within Santa Barbara County’s vineyard and wine community.
WHO WE ARE
Founded in 2001, the Santa Barbara Vintners Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to build and support wellness within Santa Barbara County's vineyard and wine community.
OUR EVENTS
Through events like our biannual Santa Barbara Wine Auction, the Santa Barbara Vintners Foundation raises funds to support our mission “Grounded in Wellness.” Join us at one of our upcoming events!
SBVF HIGHLIGHT: VINTNERS GOLF CLASSIC
The much anticipated 4th Annual Vintners Golf Classic will take place once again at the Alisal Guest Ranch on Monday, May 19, 2025. Join us to raise funds for Community Health Centers and support our vineyard workers!
CURRENT
BENEFICIARIES
EVENT CALENDAR
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VINTNERS GOLF CLASSIC
MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025
The 4th Annual Vintners Golf Classic returns once again to the exclusive Alisal Guest Ranch. Click on the link below to learn more and become a sponsor!
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HOLIDAY HOPE
DECEMBER 2025
The 2024 Holiday Hope Campaign filled the holiday wish lists of nearly 40 of our vineyard families, thank you to all who contributed! Registration for the 2025 campaign will open this summer.
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SANTA BARBARA WINE AUCTION
TBD 2026
The biennial 2024 Santa Barbara Wine Auction raised over $850,000 and proceeds benefitted Direct Relief and Community Health Centers of the Central Coast. Check back for updates on the 2026 event!
THE BOARD
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Riley Wathen Slack
SBVF President, Foxen Vineyard & Winery
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Doug Margerum
SBVF Treasurer, Margerum Wines
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Lily Hays
SBVF Secretary, Samsara Wine Co.
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Karen Steinwachs
SBVF Vice-President, Seagrape Wine Company
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Emily Blackman
Companion Hospitality
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Pierre La Barge
La Barge Winery
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Paul Ramirez
Loma Escondida Farming
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Ashley Parker Snider
Fess Parker Family Wines
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Andrew Doran
Development Chair and Board Member, UCSB Arts and Lectures
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Alexandra O'Gorman
Foley Family Wines & Spirits
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Rory Cox
Signature Fine Wine Division of Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
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Alison Laslett
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Christine Doran
The Hilt Estate
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Emily Byram (Staff)
Events Director emily@sbcountywines.com
GET INVOLVED
Volunteer
Become a Sponsor
Donate
GROUNDED IN WELLNESS
The Foundation partners with local organizations to support the health and well-being of our vineyard and winery workers. Through the events we plan and host, we raise critical funds to provide access to health and wellness resources for the people who are the backbone of our wine community.
By supporting the Foundation, you support them—and you can help too!
