There are 182 guest rooms, including 102 intimate cottages and four suites. Most guest rooms have a balcony or patio, and each CCBA attendee will have a fireplace in their room.

The Lodge's restaurant Carneros, features delicious wine country cuisine, and local wines are served in an elegant, informal setting. The Gallery Lounge features cocktails in a cozy lodge atmosphere.

Sonoma Valley has many restaurants, wineries and historic places to visit. Consider staying extra days before or after the convention.

The theme of this year's convention is "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants". Distinguished speakers on this topic and others relating to our industry are scheduled to appear.

Enclosed is your registration package. We look forward to seeing you at our 40th Annual Convention & Reunion in Sonoma, California. Please pass this information on to any colleagues.

For further information, visit the CCBA at www.cacheeseandbutter.org, Sonoma Visitor's Bureau at www.sonomavalley.com, and The Lodge at Sonoma at www.thelodgeatsonoma.com.