Announcing our
2026 Honorees . . .
Shelly Rafanelli, Winemaker
A. Rafaneli Winery
2026 HONORARY WOMAN IN WINE
Melissa McGaughey,
Chef & Co-Owner
Quail & Condor
2026 HONORARY CHEF
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS AND FRIENDS:
YWCA’S SINCERE GRATITUDE GOES TO:
Shelly Rafanelli and Melissa McGaughey who honor YWCA by allowing us to honor Y-O-U!
Ann-Marie Curran from Events by Ann-Marie for having a plan for everything!
Gloria Ferrer, Galanti & Copenhaver, and Chefs Sheana Davis and Jennifer Venezio for our effervescent and delicious “Bubbles & Bites” Reception
Kaiser Permanente for embracing our Persimmon Carpet Paparazzi Photo Op Area
Mercedes-Benz of Santa Rosa for sponsoring our LIVE Auction
Exchange Bank for providing our Winemaker Bio/Menu cards
Ame & Doug Van Dyke of E.R. Sawyer Jewelers for your spectacular “Hearts on Fire” gems!
LIVE Auction donors Shelly Rafanelli and Melissa McGaughey, Chefs Liza Hinman, Tracey Shepos Cenami, Duskie Estes, Crista Luedtke, & Domenica Catelli, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Gloria Ferrer, Healdsburg Luxury Living by Emily Martin and the Jetsetting Fashionista, Steve & Amy Ledson, Appellation Healdsburg, Montage Healdsburg, Silverado Resort, Dawn Williamson, Samantha Paull, ØĒNO Vaults & The Venetian Las Vegas
YWCA board member, Mr. Kenn Cunningham, our delightful emcee and host
Senator Mike McGuire for your tremendous energy for our LIVE Auction
Pedy’s Petals for gracing our tables with the centerpieces as gifts to our winemakers
Our Woman in Wine Table Hosts for making our day complete by sharing your wines
Andrian & Gallenson, Bank of Marin, BPM, Christopherson Builders, George Petersen Insurance, Montgomery Village LP, Rodman & Associates, SOMO Village, Yolanda Papapietro, & Summit Bank for your table sponsorships
Trevor Hooper, for bringing our people and our stories alive with his remarkable videography
Jean & Steve of Salatino & Gandolfo Glass for your truly magical works of art for our honorees
Dakota & Steve from ØĒNO Vaults for caring for our wines so expertly
Encore Event Rentals for being our business partner and generous in-kind sponsor
DJ Wayne Ingraham for keeping us smiling, movin’ & groovin’
Photographer Will Bucquoy for capturing the essence of Gather Sonoma
The amazing Sylvia Parkinson and our friends from ATL Events for producing our onstage program
The incomparable Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn for your enduring support & friendship
For EVERYONE who made our 50th anniversary “Gather Sonoma” so memorable!
COMING SOON - 2026 Gather Sonoma Photos!
Until then, here’s a look at the 2025 event…
