Links

101 Things to Do in Butte County California Great directory of things to do in the Chico, California area - both free and businesses.

Got Mead.com TONS of info about mead; history, recipes, meaderies, blogs, etc. Links to Honey wine, Honey wineries, Meaderies, History, and just about anything to do with fermenting honey.

Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. "An international organization dedicated to researching and re-creating the arts and skills of pre-17th-century Europe...Members, dressed in clothing of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, attend events which feature tournaments, royal courts, feasts, dancing, various classes & workshops, and more.”

Ted.com Inspiring presentations! MUCH more nourishing than YouTube.

Wild Women On Wine To be a "Wild Woman on Wine", it means you embrace the joy of life, you desire fun and laughter in your world, and you cherish a life filled with great friends. You probably love wine, cheese, chocolate, shopping, talking, friends, and fun.

Bacio Catering Beautiful presentation, fair, reliable service, regional and seasonal dishes to die for. Bacio is the best.

Chico Chai "Chai is an Indian spiced tea, traditionally made by simmering together spices, tea, milk and sweetener." Our local chai lady, Sara, does wonders in keeping the locals perky with happy tastebuds. If you're in the Chico area, try a cup in a coffee shop or at the Saturday Morning Farmer's Market.

Upper Crust Bakery An impressive bakery and cafe close to the California State University, Chico campus. The offerings include fresh pastries, decadent cakes, varied and delicious cafe sandwiches and pastas. A local favorite!

Frey Wine The vanguards in organic wines made without sulfites! If you want more traditional grape wines without sulfites, try these.

LaRocca Vineyards Organic grape wine made without added sulfites. Our "neighbors" up the hill in Forest Ranch.

ChicoBag A local company started here in Chico, CA. The product goal is to "provide best-of-class products and services that result in the significant reduction of single-use bag use." We have well over a dozen ChicoBags, and use them all the time for groceries, over-night trips, and presents.

Goodbyn: Eco Lunch Box Use less plastic bags and juice boxes with Goodbyn.

Klean Kanteen The Original Stainless Steel Bottle. Durable, reusable, stainless steel, founded right here in Chico, CA! Klean Kanteen also carries a "lightweight, shatterproof Wine Karafe™ " for those celebratory outdoor sips. http://www.kleankanteen.com/products/klean-kanteen-wine-karafe.html

Mumbo Gumbo "Rockin' zydeco, rootsy rock, Afro-Billy (?), calypso lullabye, New Orleans blues, and a few that you can't quite pin down." Sustainability through dancing? We think so.

Reusable Bags, Travel Mugs Great reusable items at good prices. It's hard to find a 20 oz. stainless travel mug. I love mine.

World Centric: Compostable Cups and Plates Great single use cups made from corn starch at a price better than petrol plastic!! We use these cups in our tasting room. World Centric has paper cups and plates too. Designed to fully compost in a commercial facility.

Mountain Peoples Wine California and Oregon distribution

Natural-State Wine Ohio distribution

Organic Vintages New York, New Jersey, Connecticut distribution

Tree of Life Florida and soon in Georgia distribution. Call their 800 number or email an inquiry about which stores carry HoneyRun Wine.

Winegardner's Wine Montana Distribution