For the third year, Alma Rosa Winery will host its annual Peace of Mind — 10,000 Steps in the Right Direction fundraising walk, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 23 on the grounds of Alma Rosa’s 628-acre estate near Buellton.

The 10,000 steps walk offers a tour of the Alma Rosa property, owned by Bob and Barb Zorich, taking walkers on a 4.5-mile return ramble through wine country where Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Grenache vines grow abundantly.

Registration for the walk is $55 per participant, to be split equally between One Mind and the Mental Wellness Center, the two organizations the Zorichs have chosen to support based on their contributions to mental health and wellness in Santa Barbara.

Participants who can’t attend the walk in person are still encouraged to register and participate virtually by taking their own simulated 10,000-step walk from their own location. It is also possible to support the walk’s mission by sharing the fundraiser online or making a direct donation to support the event.

On-site registration will also be offered the day of the walk. Registration and parking will open at 8 a.m.; the walk starts at 9 a.m.

Some sections of the path involve rigorous quarter-mile inclines, so good footwear and physical fitness are recommended for those doing the live walk. Walkers who make it to the top of the climb can enjoy a splash of sparkling wine before returning to the bottom where a glass of wine (rosé, Pinot Noir or Chardonnay), water and other non-alcoholic refreshments will be offered.

The Zorichs conceived of the walk as a way to raise funds to support research and treatment for anxiety and depression. In its first year, the fundraiser was held virtually and raised over $144,000 in support of One Mind and the Mental Wellness Center. Last year the fundraiser raised more than $100,000 for the Mental Wellness Center.

This year the Zorichs hope the walk will have its biggest year yet. They are pledging to match the first $70,000 raised in donations.

“We believe supporting mental wellness is a crucial part of maintaining a healthy, thriving community,” said Debra Eagle, general manager. “Mental Wellness Center and One Mind provide life-changing services that improve the quality of life for many people in the area.

“By helping these two organizations do the critical work they do, we hope to help improve mental health care within Santa Barbara County. It is our honor to support their cause and help others do the same.”

The Peace of Mind walk is not Bob Zorich’s first foray into supporting mental health care and research. He also serves as chairman of the Hope and Healing Center & Institute, and has previously served on the board of the WorkFaith Connection of Houston.

Zorich also supports the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, and the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation in New York City.

To learn more about the Peace of Mind walk and to register, click here. For more about Alma Rosa Winery, visit almarosawinery.com.