Meet the Winemaker Hike With Clay Mauritson

Join sixth-generation Sonoma farmer and winemaker Clay Mauritson for an intimate alpine adventure through Telluride's spectacular landscape. Limited to just eight guests, this exclusive experience offers a rare opportunity to explore the mountains alongside a steward of one of California's most storied agricultural legacies. For more than 150 years, the Mauritson family has farmed the rugged terrain of Sonoma's Dry Creek Valley, cultivating a deep respect for the land that continues to shape Clay's approach to winemaking today. Together, guests will travel via gondola into Telluride before setting out on a guided hike to Bear Creek Falls, where conversations unfold against a backdrop of soaring peaks, alpine forests, and rushing waterfalls. Along the way, Clay will share stories of family, farming, and the enduring connection between place and craft. The experience concludes with a rosé reception in Timber Room, offering the perfect opportunity to continue the conversation over a glass of wine. Blending mountain adventure with personal storytelling, this one-of-a-kind experience invites guests to discover the parallels between Sonoma's vineyards and Telluride's wild landscape through the eyes of a lifelong steward of the land.