History Huddle - Making Island Grown Wines

Hear from farmer and winemaker Betsey Wittick as she shares the story of Bainbridge Vineyards—a legacy that began on historic farmland first cultivated by Akio Suyematsu in 1928. Founded in 1977 by Gerard and Jo Ann Bentryn, the vineyard released its first estate wine in 1982 and played a key role in establishing Puget Sound as a recognized wine region. Since taking the helm in 2013, Betsey has continued the tradition of organic farming and producing wines deeply connected to the island’s rich history and community. Join us at the February History Huddle to learn more from Betsey herself!

This program is FREE for members of the museum with a suggested $5 donation per person for non-members. Space is limited so RSVP today!

https://www.bainbridgehistorymuseum.org/upcoming-events/history-huddle-do-you-know-your-museum-j968p

Spend Valentine's Day exploring your creative side at Bainbridge Vineyards! Learn to paint this keepsake original painting while sipping our island-grown wine in the rustic charm of our vineyard setting. A perfect date with your special someone!
All supplies and instruction included, beginners welcome!

We have covered, heated outdoor spaces; dress warmly and comfortably.

This is a ticketed event, reserve your spot through Artvana now!

Join us for Valentine’s Day afternoon!

We will have:

LIVE MUSIC from Keith Scott Blues

PAINT & SIP from Artvana

COYOTE FARM DINNER PICK-UP (pre-order & pick-up)

FREE SAMPLES of Late Harvest Siegerrebe & Crimson Cove Nuts

🍷 Paint & Pour at Bainbridge Vineyards – This Event’s Painting class is speical for the upcoming Holidays: you will be each painting the new Artvana original painting “Winter Moon Wreath” on canvas. This Cozy whimsical painting pairs perfectly with a glass of estate-grown wine and the rustic charm of the outdoor vineyard setting.

Whether you’re a first-time painter or a creative pro, your Artvana instructor will guide you step-by-step to create a piece you’ll be proud of.

Join Artvana for a relaxing and creative outdoor paint experience at the beautiful Bainbridge Vineyards—a working family farm and island winery!

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Learn the art of weaving vineyard canes into wreaths! Gretchen and Betsey have years of experience making these beautiful, year-round wreaths.

All materials provided, including evergreen decorations to weave into the canes and bows to decorate. Plus, included in the price is a glass of island-grown wine (or a non-alcoholic beverage.)

Class will be held in the vineyard (weather permitting), or in a covered, heated outdoor space. Dress warmly!

$65 per person. Get your tickets here!

Join us for a festive day at the winery and support local makers!

LOCAL ARTISTS - Cat Bodnyk and Amanda Harper (of Pine and Cactus) will be here selling their beautiful handmade goods!

WREATH MAKING - class from 1 - 3 (please note this is a ticketed workshop, space is limited. Buy tickets here)

WINE SPECIALS - get a discount on glass pours and bottles!

We’ll be here rain or shine! We have covered, heated outdoor spaces with festive lights, blankets, and games!

Learn the art of weaving vineyard canes into wreaths! Gretchen and Betsey have years of experience making these beautiful, year-round wreaths.

All materials provided, including evergreen decorations to weave into the canes and bows to decorate. Plus, included in the price is a glass of island-grown wine (or a non-alcoholic beverage.)

Class will be held in the vineyard (weather permitting), or in a covered, heated outdoor space. Dress warmly!

Bainbridge Vineyards is excited to partner and paint with Artvana! Start the holiday season with a creative project, painting this “Tree Truck” with instruction and all supplies from Artvana staff. Enjoy a glass of wine to get your creativity flowing!

Event is ticketed with RSVP. It will be held outdoors under covered and heated spaces.

Sign Up Here!

Join us for Saturday music featuring local favorite singer/guitarist Mark Soltys! Grab a glass of island-grown wine and soak up the fall vibes in our wine garden.

Join us for Weinfest, a celebration of our unique German-heritage wines, grown right here on Bainbridge Island. Enjoy live music, food vendors, a farmers market pop-up, trivia, scavenger hunt and more! Free admission.

Chef Kaafi has been baking and improving his sourdough loaves, naan, and pizzas for years. Kaafi’s cooking delivers - especially in combination with his specialty bread, which can be prepared on-site with his outdoor pizza ovens. Kaafi believes delicious food comes from the heart and with a lifetime of experiences in different cuisines, he would like to share them with you! 

Join us in the wine garden for our Weinfest featuring local favorite Kelly M Rogers. Come listen to the “Band Guy” sing and cleverly play acoustic 6 & 12 string guitars, harmonicas & ukulele.

Join us in the Wine Garden for live music featuring the local duo Songbird! Enjoy their signature close harmonies and a whole lot of fun. Enjoy wine & food in our relaxing space!

Bainbridge Vineyards is excited to partner and paint with Artvana! Grab your friends or significant other and join us for a FUN Friday activity. This class features "White Floral Pumpkin” a scenic, nature-inspired painting that pairs perfectly with a glass of estate-grown wine and the rustic charm of the vineyard setting. Whether you’re a first-time painter or a creative pro, your Artvana instructor will guide you step-by-step to create a piece you’ll be proud of.Bainbridge Vineyards will have its full wine menu available before and during the event, they offer a variety of wines, N/A beverages as well as a small food menu. This venue is all-ages and wines are made from 100% Island-Grown grapes and the winery is located on the Historic Suyematsu Farm.

Sign Up Here!

Join us for a fun afternoon of live music in the wine garden. John Willett and his Molo band have been entertaining audiences in both Western and Eastern Washington for decades.

Whether it’s Jazz, Blues, Country or Rock, with compositions of John’s original tunes (new CD Drafts at Brickyard Studio) it’s always about the groove, & entertaining their fans.

Bainbridge Vineyards, Bainbridge Island Book Festival, and Eagle Harbor Book Co present social hour, wine tasting, and a pop-up bookshop! Come with your book club or find one to join. Get $2 off glasses and 10% off bottles from 3 - 6 pm.

Bill Corral lives in Indianola and records music in his own home studio lovingly dubbed “Froglips". He grew up on a steady diet of folk and jazz, has engineered and produced albums and collaborated with various well-known artists in the Seattle area. He’s a member of the Indianola band Tide Flat 4 and plays solo, duo, and trio gigs with local known musicians.

Join us for an invigorating Pilates Mat Class at beautiful Bainbridge Vineyards!

This special class will be led our our Lead Instructor, Marissa.

Don’t miss this chance to move, breathe, and sip - let’s embrace the sunshine and boost our fitness together!

RSVP Required - call 206-899-1027 to reserve your spot.

Limited Space available, 21+. No Refunds.

Club Pilates Member Pricing: $13 (includes 1 wine tasting flight)

Non-Member: $25 (includes 1 wine tasting flight)

Join us in the wine garden for our Thursday Night Live Music series featuring local favorite Kelly M Rogers. Come listen to the “Band Guy” sing and cleverly play acoustic 6 & 12 string guitars, harmonicas & ukulele.

Join us for a fun afternoon of live music in the wine garden. John Willett and his Molo band have been entertaining audiences in both Western and Eastern Washington for decades.

Whether it’s Jazz, Blues, Country or Rock, with compositions of John’s original tunes (new CD Drafts at Brickyard Studio), it’s always about the groove, & entertaining their fans.

Josh Jensen is a singer songwriter hailing from Seattle, WA. Josh's honeyed vocals and fingerstyle guitar accompany a wide range of what he dubs as PNW Americana stylings that make up his music. Josh released a new album, This Is Where We Landed, in March 2025. You can find links to his album and artist pages here: https://linktr.ee/joshjensenmusic

Bainbridge Vineyards is excited to partner and paint with Artvana! Grab your friends or significant other and join us for a FUN weekend activity. Your Artist will guide you step by step through the painting. We will be creating the '“Sunflower Fields“ artwork on canvas. All art supplies, artist instruction and guidance are included in the $45 ticket price.

Bainbridge Vineyards will have its full wine menu available before and during the event, they offer a variety of wines, N/A beverages as well as a small food menu. This venue is all-ages and wines are made from 100% Island-Grown grapes and the winery is located on the Historic Suyematsu Farm.

Pre-registration is required and tickets can be purchased through Artvana through this link.

Chef Kaafi has been baking and improving his sourdough loaves, naan, and pizzas for years. Kaafi’s cooking delivers - especially in combination with his specialty bread, which can be prepared on-site with his outdoor pizza ovens. Kaafi believes delicious food comes from the heart and with a lifetime of experiences in different cuisines, he would like to share them with you! 

Join us in the Wine Garden for live music featuring the local duo Songbird! Enjoy their unique takes on your favorite tunes, brought to life with signature close harmonies and a whole lot of fun. Enjoy wine & food in our relaxing space!

We're kicking off Thursday nights with live music, featuring local favorite singer/guitarist Mark Soltys! Grab a glass of island-grown wine, enjoy happy hour*, and soak up the good vibes in our wine garden.

*Happy Hour: get $2 off all glass pours

Join Pine & Cactus for a creative, hands-on workshop where you’ll explore the magic of natural dyeing with the option to choose between two beautiful techniques:

- Marbled Tie-Dyeing: Use water and dye materials in a jar to create dreamy, tie-dye effects.
- Bundle Dyeing: Arrange botanicals on fabric to craft organic, one-of-a-kind patterns.

Both methods offer a beginner-friendly introduction to natural color making, textile prep, and the stunning range of hues nature provides — no experience needed! Enjoy an included flight or glass of Bainbridge wine as your pieces process, with additional snacks and wine available a la carte. Come away with sustainable, handmade textiles and a new appreciation for the beauty of plant-based color. Beginner, no experience necessary.

Cost: $85
REGISTER HERE

Chef Kaafi has been baking and improving his sourdough loaves, naan, and pizzas for years. Kaafi’s cooking delivers - especially in combination with his specialty bread, which can be prepared on-site with his outdoor pizza ovens. Kaafi believes delicious food comes from the heart and with a lifetime of experiences in different cuisines, he would like to share them with you! 

Join us Labor Day Weekend with Laura Silverstein playing instrumental fingerstyle guitar, covering originals in a broad range of styles including pop, blues, folk, slack key, and more. 

Her wide variety of music is bluesy, funky, tender, playful, and romantic. Her five albums of guitar music are available on most digital platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon.