The DCi Difference
As your unparalleled resource, Destination Concepts inc. brings together the best of our area with intelligent design, thoughtful collaboration and, most importantly, unbridled passion for creating the industry’s most talked-about events. In our over 27 years of business, we’ve built the largest on-the-ground team, while maintaining a boutique-minded approach and heavily investing in organic talent for unmatched value-add.
27+ years of Experience // 18,000+ Events // 1M+ Wowed Attendees
Why Wine Country
Choose from distinct regions each with their own appeal: Napa Valley, Healdsburg, and Sonoma
More than 400 wineries dot the 30 miles of Napa Valley, one of the world’s premier wine regions and famous for its prized Cabernet Sauvignon.
Downtown Napa is one of the most happening places full of luxury lodging, hip wine bars, celebrity-led restaurants, wine tasting rooms, and beautiful river walks.
A variety of excursions allow you to explore other wonders beyond the vines.
Lift
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Oakland International Airport (OAK) are just over 1 hour away from downtown Napa.
Recommendations
BEST TIME OF YEAR: Napa is a year-round destination, with each season offering something different. Peak times, such as Fall harvest, are busy and the Winter months are the quietest.
Napa Valley is more than just excellent wines its history has roots as deep as those of the region’s old Cabernet vines.
Travel + Leisure
Sip & Cycle
Bicycling through the Valley offers the opportunity to experience some of the smaller, boutique wineries.
Winemaker
Create a blend with a winemaker and then tour the wine caves with a sommelier.
Day at the Vine
Enjoy the lush vineyards arrayed over rolling hills, sipping on premiere wineries.
Timeless Tradition
Take a ride in some of the world’s most luxurious race cars followed by clay shooting.
Sonoma Safari
Explore Sonoma with a guide who will introduce you to some of the most amazing animals in the world, and some of most incredible wines.
Culinary Competition
Gather around a hand-crafted wood burning oven and enjoy an interactive culinary competitions in the heart of Napa.
Napa by Paddle
An invigorating journey along the Napa River with views of downtown, as well as the beautiful Carneros region.
Tranquil Trek
Hike through a petrified forest, towering redwoods, or to the top of scenic vistas.
Culinary Arts
Learn from the very best culinary artists and educators during a class at The Culinary Institute of America.
Art Tour
Tour this art gallery with a broad range of art of Northern California in a singularly unique setting.
Cakebread Cooks
Enjoy a private tour, tasting, and hors d’oeuvres cooking class at a legendary winery.
Grape & Olive
Savor the flavors of this famed winery’s ancient olive groves and sprawling vineyards during a private tasting.
Offsite Venues
Brasswood Beckons
State-of-the-art winery with 17,000 sq. feet of caves and a collection of small production wines and custom crushes.
Royal Vines
A unique winery anchored by an authentically built 13th century Tuscan-style Castle.
Culinary Caché
This prestigious culinary academy sits on a beautiful property in St. Helena.
Farm to Fork
A renovated barn is the perfect setting for this ingredient-driven American farmhouse restaurant.
Modern Times
This locale features a large patio overlooking the vineyards and a cave theater dug into the hillside.
Wine & Whimsy
The estate grounds feature lavender fields, a vast lawn, rose garden, citrus trees, and a boutique vineyard.
Offsite Venues
Art of the Vine
Taste and tour this modern Spanish winery where art, design, and vineyards combine for an extraordinary night.
Vintage Napa
This massive outdoor space has all you need for a large event.
Organic Elegance
LEED Gold-Certified organic winery on a 45-acre vineyard driven by sustainable practices.
Ranch Revelry
A picturesque ranch with a perfect blend of rustic and modern ambiance.
Wine Cave Chic
Dine in the heart of a winery during an exclusive night inside a legendary vineyard's wine cave.
Golden State Allure
This winery is set inside a California Historical Landmark and brims with charm.
Gifting / Local
Artisanal Wine Pourers
The original stainless steel wine pourer/aerator. Pure elegance & the perfect give for the wine lover.
Stemless Wine Cups
Elevate your drink with this stemware – stainless outside & glass inside.
Local tote bags
Perfect for toting around all your daily necessities & great to have on hand for weekend adventures.
A full kit of food and wine essentials for your own Napa Happy Hour at home.
Bamboo Cutting Board
Remember your time in California every time you chef it up with this fun state shaped cutting board made from eco-friendly bamboo.
Scent of Napa
Small batch-made with natural ingredients, this line of shave, soap, and skincare is a lovely gift.
Napa Chocolate
Agency Case Studies
Incentive Winners Trip
DCi curated exceptional daytime experiences specific to the Napa area, including an exhilarating exotic car driving experience and a visit to a worldclass sporting club ranch featuring a premier sporting clay course.
Highlights:
• Comprehensive logistics support for all guest arrivals and departures, ensuring a seamless experience from the moment they land to their departure.
• A warm and visually captivating welcome reception hosted on-site, featuring custom décor elements that reflect the event’s theme
• A thoughtfully curated selection of daytime experiences tailored to delight and engage guests including driving high-performance luxury vehicles on a scenic or professionally designed course, guided by expert instructors.
Napa Valley Experience
DCi produced a three-day program for top producers and their guests which included on and off property events in wine-centric environments and various daytime activities to give them a true Napa Valley experience.
Highlights:
• Arrivals and departures for all guests
• Management of custom wine tasting experience at local wineries and additional daytime activities
• Sourcing and managing of entertainment
• Evening events reflective of the local style and culture including exclusive dining experience alongside vineyard and within wine cave
• Full in-house design and production for all evening events
An Automotive Company
DCi produced a multi-wave program for high level executives and media outlets to showcase and experience the company’s new vehicle while also allowing for participant networking opportunities. The dining experience was designed to align with the vehicle and brand.
Highlights:
• In-House design and production of presentation and evening event to align with the brand
• Venue sourcing and management for all three event locations
• Roundtrip transportation for guests to offsite locations
Napa Look Book
Lavender Fields
27+ years of Experience // 10,000+ Events // 1M+ Wowed Attendees
18,000+
27+ Years in Business Event Experiences
5,000+
Full - Time Team members Happy Clients 900 + 110+ 14 00 +
Part - Time Team Members
Award-Winning Culture
DCi has been awarded the Best Place to Work for multiple years.
This reflects our commitment to creating a positive and supportive work environment for our employees. We value each team member who contributes to DCi's success and growth.
A Well-Rounded Team
You get the right blend of nationwide innovation and regional leaders.
DCi offers limitless creative boundaries enhanced by what makes each destination unique.
DCi Differentiators Creative Solutions Agency
Owner Involvement
Hands-on owners who lead by example mean a finetuned team.
Our motto of “getting to a YES” started at the top and puts smiles on attendees’ faces.
Local Regional Teams
From development to the last departures, you get the best “boots on the ground.”
DCi has produced in 42 states and has the local relationships you need for authentic experiences.
Diversity & Sustainability
As a certified women-owned business by WBENC, we fulfill supplier diversity programs.
We also help you leave the destination better than before. Each proposal identifies solutions that make sustainable events attainable
Exclusive Design Studio
You get services and costsavings unlike any other DMC with our exclusive design studio.
DCi has the talent and the resources across design, entertainment, graphics, printing and more.
