Ancient Peaks Winery Hosts Holiday Open House

Festive event features hayrides, live music, and wine tasting to benefit local food bank.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Ancient Peaks Winery in Santa Margarita, California is hosting a holiday open house on Thursday, December 17, 2009 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The event will feature hayrides through the small town, live music, snacks, hot apple cider, and wine tasting of the winery's new 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, and Syrah releases. Guests are encouraged to bring a $5 donation or canned food goods to benefit the Food Bank of San Luis Obispo County.

Why it matters

The holiday open house provides an opportunity for the local community to come together, enjoy seasonal festivities, and support a good cause through donations to the regional food bank. As a popular winery destination, Ancient Peaks is able to draw visitors to the small town of Santa Margarita and showcase the area's agricultural and artistic offerings.

The details

The open house will include hayrides through the streets of Santa Margarita, live music performed by guitarist Mike Maguire playing acoustic classic rock, and artwork displayed by local artist Bill Mulder. In addition to the wine tasting, guests can enjoy cookies, appetizers, and hot apple cider.

  • The event takes place on Thursday, December 17, 2009 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

The players

Ancient Peaks Winery

A winery located in Santa Margarita, California that is hosting the holiday open house event.

Food Bank of San Luis Obispo County

A local nonprofit organization that will receive donations from the event to support its efforts to address food insecurity in the region.

Mike Maguire

A guitarist who will provide live music at the open house, playing acoustic classic rock.

Bill Mulder

A local artist who will display his original landscape artwork at the event.

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What they’re saying

“Take a break from the holiday rush at Ancient Peaks Winery for an evening of mostly old-fashioned fun.”

— Randy Fuller, Author (nowandzin.com)

The takeaway

The Ancient Peaks holiday open house provides a festive community gathering that celebrates the local winery, supports a charitable cause, and showcases the artistic and agricultural offerings of the Santa Margarita region.