Romantic Private Horse Trail Ride Package at Petaluma (TC)

The perfect romantic winery experience. A private guided trail ride through our picturesque vineyards followed by a private wine tasting and finish with a romantic platter of savoury & sweet treats with a glass of Croser Vintage sparkling.

Arrive to be greeted by the Hallmark Farm team and fitted with helmets and participate in a briefing all while getting to know the horses by the hitching rail. All horses are specifically selected based on your needs from seasoned steeds of the famous Hallmark Farm in Woodside owned by Megan Jones (Silver medal Olympian, Equestrian Hall of fame member, Dual Olympian, World championship Medallist in Aachen Germany) and husband James Deacon. 

After the briefing and any questions you will saddle up and perform some basic manoeuvers while supported by your trail guide, then set off for approximately 45 mins guided trail ride around a designated course. There will be opportunities to stop for photos and some magnificent hills and vineyard views along the way as your guide will provide commentary on the site and history of Petaluma.

After returning your steed to the hitching rail for some rest, photos and a brush down, you will progress to the cellar door to your private romantic setup for a guided wine tasting. Experience a curated wine tasting from our brands Petaluma and Croser including our flagship range to understand the ethos of Petaluma and our obsession with distinguished vineyards and sourcing our fruit from the best regions. These elegant wines are classics in both style and regionality, and a must have in the cellar.

Please note: The horse-riding component is operated by our trusted partner and requires signing a liability waiver. Terms and conditions apply.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Will my booking go ahead during warm weather? (35°C+)
A: Yes. The Petaluma Cellar Door Team or Hallmark Farm will contact you directly if weather conditions are deemed unsuitable or too dangerous to facilitate the experience. Such calls are typically only made during extreme weather events, (i.e. catastrophic fire danger days), and in most cases, with 24 hours' notice.  

Q: What should I wear? 
A: Riders must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes with a small heel; shorts and skirts are not accepted. Hallmark Farm provides all required safety gear, including helmets.

Q: Why do I need to advise my weight and height?
A: Hallmark Farm take great care in matching riders up with the most suitable horses based on riding ability, weight and height. This is for the comfort and safety of all guests.

Q: What is the duration of this experience?
A: Trail Riding Tours generally have a duration of approx. 1 hour for the safety briefing, equipment and trail ride component then conclude with a 90-minute guided tasting & platter at Petaluma Cellar Door.

Q: I'd like to reschedule/cancel my booking, who do I contact? 
A: Please contact the Petaluma Cellar Door team on Petaluma.Cellardoor@vinarchy.com to reschedule or cancel your booking. Ensure to include your booking reference number upon emailing. Refer to the below Terms and Conditions to find out more about the cancellation policy. 

Terms & Conditions

• Booking & Payment: Full payment is required at the time of booking to confirm your reservation.
• Guest Information: For safety and comfort, guests are required to provide their height, weight and rider experience at the time of booking to ensure appropriate horse allocation and guide preparation. A liability waiver will be required to be completed prior to commencing the experience.
• Age: Minimum age for participation is 10 years, riders under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
• Attire: Riders must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes with a small heel; shorts and skirts are not accepted. Hallmark Farm provides all required safety gear, including helmets. Guests are welcome to bring their own helmet; however, it must be thoroughly inspected and approved by Hallmark Farm prior to use.
• Weight Limit: For anyone over a 120kg, please enquire directly on Petaluma.Cellardoor@vinarchy.com 
• Fitness & Health: Participants should have a reasonable level of fitness and mobility. These experiences are not suitable for guests who are pregnant or have certain medical conditions (e.g., back or neck issues). Please disclose any relevant health concerns prior to booking.
• Cancellations by Guests: A minimum of 72 hours’ notice is required for cancellations or changes to your booking. Cancellations & changes made within 72 hours of the experience will be charged a $50 per head cancellation fee. Guests must contact Petaluma directly on Petaluma.Cellardoor@vinarchy.com to cancel.
• Cancellations by Operator: Experiences may be cancelled by the operator with no less than 2 hours’ notice due to operational or safety reasons (e.g., weather conditions). In such cases, guests will be contacted by Hallmark Farm & Petaluma to reschedule or to cancel with a full refund.
• Weather Policy: In the event of extreme weather (e.g., catastrophic fire danger, storms, heavy rain), the experience may be rescheduled or refunded at the operator’s discretion. In such cases, guests will be contacted directly by Hallmark Farm & Petaluma to reschedule or to cancel with a full refund.
• Arrival: Guests must arrive at least 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time for check-in and a comprehensive safety briefing.
• Late Arrival: Please arrive on time. Late arrivals may result in a shortened or rescheduled experience, guests who are more than 15 minutes late to their booking will forfeit the booking time with no refund. An additional fee of $50.00 per head will be required if you wish to reschedule to a later time that day (dependent on availability) or to re-book on another day.
• No-Show Policy: Guests who fail to attend their scheduled booking without prior notice will forfeit their booking and are not entitled to a refund.
• Liability Waiver: All participants must sign a liability waiver prior to the horse-riding component.
• Alcohol Consumption: For safety reasons, all riders must have a BAC of 0.000 prior to the horse-riding component. Guests who appear intoxicated or fail to meet this requirement will not be permitted to ride, and no refund will be provided.
• Alcohol Service Timing: Wine tastings and alcohol consumption occur after the horse-riding component. Each tasting flight is equivalent to 1.5 standard drinks.
• Personal Belongings & Photography: Guests are responsible for their personal belongings. Photography during the ride should only be done when safe or as directed by the guide.
• Availability: All experiences are subject to availability and may be altered or substituted at the operator’s discretion.