Alma Rosa Winery, in the Sta. Rita Hills wine region, will host its seventh annual Peace of Mind: 10,000 Steps in the Right Direction fundraising walk, Sunday, May 31 at its El Jabali estate.
The event benefits nonprofits One Mind and Santa Barbara’s Mental Wellness Center, advancing mental health services, research and treatment for anxiety and depression.
Event check-in opens at 8 a.m. at 7250 Santa Rosa Road, Buellton. The 4.5-mile (10,000-step) walk starts at 9 a.m. and takes about two hours to complete.
Peace of Mind was founded by Alma Rosa proprietors Bob and Barb Zorich, and in just six years has raised more than $1.2 million for the two organizations.
This year, the Zorichs will match the first $50,000 in donations to each organization for a total of $100,000.
“Surpassing the $1 million milestone last year was an incredibly meaningful moment,” said Bob Zorich. “It’s a testament to what can happen when people come together with a shared purpose.
“As we gather this May again during Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re committed to building on that momentum and continuing to expand the impact of Peace of Mind.”
Registration to walk is $70 per person. and will remain open through . Participants may register until Friday, May 29, donate, or view fundraising leaderboards here.
Ahead of the walk, remarks will be given by Annmarie Cameron, CEO of the Mental Wellness Center, and Brandon Staglin, co-founder and chief advocacy and engagement officer of One Mind.
The afternoon will include live music from Tina Dabby and Jim Rankin, and food truck offerings for purchase.
Raffle prizes will be announced with donations from Whiskey ‘N Rye Smokehouse, Ivy Cove, Deckers Brands, Staglin Family Vineyard, Firestone Walker Brewery Company, LMNT, and Alma Rosa Winery.
Complimentary refreshments will be provided by in-kind sponsors, including Starbucks Coffee Company, Suzy Zimmerman State Farm, Pressed Juicery, and LMNT. Alma Rosa will offer free sparkling wine and Culture Pop Soda, and Leisure Project will serve non-alcoholic beverages.
After the walk, guests can attend a reception featuring new releases from Alma Rosa Winemaker Samra Morris, wines from The Hilt Estate, Artiste Winery, Dragonette Cellars, Gainey Vineyard, sparkling sake spritz from Ysidro, and beer from Firestone Walker Brewing Company.
Early corporate sponsors include 1st Century Bank, Arlington Financial Partners, CITIG, Garcia Architects, Montecito Bank & Trust, Mullen & Hensel L.L.P., Sutter Health and Kick On Ranch & Vineyard.
For those looking to get more involved, on Saturday, May 30, the Mental Wellness Center will be hosting One Shining Night, a celebration and dinner hosted at the Alma Rosa Estate. Tickets, sponsorship opportunities and donations can be found here.