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: HOLIDAY HOPE 2025
Thanks to the support of our community, including a generous $25,000 donation from AgWest Farm Credit, our vineyard workers received some early holiday cheer this year! In partnership with Farm Supply and others, we provided jackets, boots, socks, hats, backpacks and gift cards to 131 members of our vineyard working community, the backbone of our local wine industry.
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BENEFICIARIES
EVENT CALENDAR
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HOLIDAY HOPE
2026
Our Holiday Hope Program shared some early holiday cheer by distributing gift bags with jackets, boots, hats, backpacks and gift cards to over 130 vineyard workers.
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VIÑADOR SCHOLARSHIP
SBVF is pleased to partner with Gleason Family Vineyards (owner and operator of Roblar and Refugio Ranch Wineries) to award one $5000 scholarship to a member of our winegrowing community pursuing higher education in 2026.
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VINTNERS GOLF CLASSIC
MAY 17, 2027
Alisal Ranch Golf Course
Solvang, CAJoin us on Monday, May 17 for an unforgettable day of golf, food and wine at the exclusive Alisal Ranch Golf Course!
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SUMMER SOIRÉE
JUNE 18, 2027
The Inn at Mattei's Tavern
Los Olivos, CAJoin us for an unforgettable summer evening as the Santa Barbara Vintners Foundation brings together our region’s top vintners, celebrated chefs, and a community that cares.
THE BOARD
THE BOARD
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Karen Steinwachs
SBVF President, Seagrape Wine Company
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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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Emily Blackman
Companion Hospitality
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A.J. Fairbanks
Crown Point Vineyard
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Paul Ramirez
Loma Escondida Farming
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Ashley Parker Snider
Fess Parker Family Portfolio
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Andrew Doran
Development Chair and Board Member, Santa Barbara Museum of Art
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Alexandra O'Gorman
Foley Family Wines & Spirits
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Alison Laslett
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Christine Doran
Community Member, Kiani Preserve
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Jed Demke
C&D CPAs
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Aleah Elisara
Visit Santa Barbara
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Emily Byram (Staff)
Events Director emily@sbcountywines.com
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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!
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