COMMUNITY & EVENTS
We present a variety of events throughout the year ranging from networking happy hours to virtual educational seminars. And, our annual conference every summer brings guests together for a day of growth and engagement.
Fall Spooktacular Happy Hour
Ghost Hill Cellars
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 6-8pm PST
Ghost Hills Cellars
9700 NE Oak Springs Farm Rd, Carlton, OR 97111, USA
Join the Women in Wine community to celebrate a successful 2026 harvest and all things Fall. What better way to do this than visiting the 120 year old haunted vineyard and tasting room at Ghost Hill Cellars! Your ticket includes Fall comfort foods, a glass of wine, ghost stories from the Bayliss-Bower family and tarot card readings from one of our talented Women in Wine members. Bring a ghoul-friend or two. All are welcome!
Members: $40 | Nonmembers: $50
PAST EVENTS
Linkedin for Wine Professionals: How to Become Known for the Work You Want More Of
Women in Wine Virtual Education
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 12-1pm PST
Why LinkedIn Matters More in Wine Than People Think
Wine is a relationship driven industry, but the first impression increasingly happens online. LinkedIn is where buyers, distributors, recruiters, founders, and journalists quietly evaluate who shows up with clarity, credibility, and consistency.
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Visibility economics — In a crowded industry, the people who articulate their value clearly get noticed first. LinkedIn expands your surface area for being seen by the right people.
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Credibility signals — Your profile, your comments, and your network communicate whether you’re someone worth paying attention to — long before you meet in person.
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Opportunity timing — Most wine industry opportunities come through informal channels. LinkedIn lets you build reputation before you need the next role, referral, promotion, board seat, client, or collaboration. Attendees will learn how to strengthen their profiles, clarify what they want to be known for, engage without feeling performative, and build a professional voice while representing an employer or brand. Key message: LinkedIn is not an online résumé. It’s a visibility and positioning tool — and wine professionals who understand that gain a long-term advantage.
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SPEAKER
Courtney O’Brien is a beverage marketing strategist and founder of The Outlier Initiative. During more than 15 years at E. & J. Gallo Winery, she helped build Apothic into a $100M+ wine brand and led the growth of brands including Dark Horse and Clos du Bois. Earlier in her career, she led the launch of Coke Zero in the U.S. and shaped Evian’s U.S. marketing strategy. Today, Courtney advises beverage founders and teams on positioning, consumer strategy, and growth. She is also an active industry voice on LinkedIn, where she shares practical perspectives on brand building and the changing beverage landscape.
Positioning Yourself for What's Next
Women in Wine Virtual Education
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST
Join us for the second installment of our Professional Development Series featuring nationally recognized recruiter Sarah Harris of Lee Hecht Harrison. With more than 20 years of recruiting experience and 16 national Top Performer recognitions, Sarah has helped thousands of professionals navigate career transitions, position themselves for advancement, and communicate their value with confidence.
In this interactive virtual session, Sarah will share practical strategies for crafting a compelling resume, preparing for interviews, leveraging AI effectively, and learning how to position yourself for your next opportunity. Attendees will gain actionable tools to better understand their strengths, communicate their impact, and stand out in a competitive job market.
Whether you're actively pursuing a new role, exploring future opportunities, or simply looking to strengthen your professional presence, this session will provide valuable insights you can apply immediately.
My name is Sarah Harris and in addition to being absolutely obsessed with Oregon Pinot, I have spent nearly 21 years in recruiting. I grew up in Oregon, went to Oregon State, then moved to Europe for a year, Seattle for a year, Australia for 2 years – temping all the way. I came back to Portland and worked in Accounting as the Controller of a local non-profit. A recruiter called me and changed everything, inviting me to join her firm. I am now about to celebrate 21 years and have been a top 10% performer recognized nationally 16 times. My obsession with and support of our local wine region is evident by the number of wine club memberships my husband has to limit me joining!
I find the most rewarding part is helping people to see themselves more clearly, and to help them learn how to advocate for themselves. The conversations I have with people while they are facing one of the top 5 decisions they will make in their life, a job change, I’ve developed methodologies and an approach where you can learn to see how others see you, and learn to influence what they see in you.
I look forward to spending some time with you to share my unique perspective on resume writing, interviewing, and how you can position yourself to get to the next level.
Women in Wine Happy Hour | Continuing the Conversation
Elk Cove Vineyard
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 6-8pm PST
Elk Cove Vineyard
27751 NW Olson Rd, Gaston, OR 97119, USA
Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community as we gather to build on the ideas and energy from our annual conference. Whether you attended the conference or are joining us for the first time, this happy hour is a chance to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and be part of a community committed to shaping a stronger future for Oregon wine. Over a glass of wine and through small-group roundtable discussions, we'll explore what it takes to create a more accessible, welcoming, and collaborative future for Oregon wine. Together, we'll talk about investing in the next generation earlier, opening more pathways into the industry, and challenging the notion that wine has to feel exclusive or intimidating. These conversations are designed to move beyond ideas and toward action. We'll explore practical changes we can begin today. We hope you'll bring your perspective, your curiosity, and your voice to the table!
Women in Wine Oregon Conference 2026
The Allison Inn & Spa | Newberg, OR | Thursday, June 11th, 2026
The Women in Wine Conference is our biggest event of the year — a full day of inspiring speakers, meaningful conversations, mentorship, networking, and community.
From Small Talk to Making Connections
Virtual Event
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM PST
Join us for an energizing and interactive virtual session featuring Trish Glose, owner and host of the Hungry for More podcast and show.
Trish is known for her authentic conversations and her ability to draw meaningful stories out of anyone she meets. And now she’s sharing her secrets with us in this 1-hour session. Trish will guide you through practical strategies to move beyond small talk and build genuine connections. You’ll learn how to craft memorable one-liners, spark conversations with confidence, and create rapport that lasts. Whether you’re networking, meeting new colleagues, or strengthening everyday interactions, this workshop will give you tools you can use immediately. It will be perfect to use at the Women in Wine conference on June 11, at The Allison Inn.