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enrichment trips
Sensory Opportunities
Immersive Learning
SOIL enrichment trips are immersive educational experiences designed to deepen your understanding of wine in its place of origin. These expertly curated journeys blend hands-on wine education, cultural exploration, and sensory discovery. From walking historic vineyards to engaging in expert-led tastings and savoring local cuisine, each SOIL trip offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with the traditions, terroir, and craftsmanship behind the world’s finest wines.
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Alsace, France
October 22 - October 30, 2027
Sip, Savor, & Immerse Yourself in Alsace — Join us for six unforgettable days and seven nights along France's legendary Wine Route, where the Oenophile Institute's SOIL Trip combines world-class wine education with cultural immersion. From our boutique home base at Hôtel Klé in the storybook village of Kaysersberg, dive deep into the vineyards of Ribeauvillé, Eguisheim, and Rouffach as you explore the foundations of winemaking in this storied region.
Learn from expert-led tastings and hands-on sessions at the cellars of Alsatian greats like Trimbach, Weinbach, Deiss, and Boesch while uncovering the secrets of terroir shaped by the Vosges Mountains and centuries of tradition.
Beyond the wine, experience the rich tapestry of half-timbered villages, the majestic Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, and the authentic culinary treasures that make Alsace a living classroom for wine and culture enthusiasts. Every meal is hand-selected, every glass chosen by our resident sommeliers and Chelsea Young, and every mile traveled in comfort.
This is more than a journey. This is a transformative educational experience in one of France's most captivating regions.
We firmly believe in maintaining an intimate atmosphere for our trips, ensuring that every experience is centered around you, our valued participant. To uphold this personalized approach, space is limited.
Therefore, the maximum number of attendees for each trip is set at 12 individuals.
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Included:
Nine-day trip (six full days and seven nights in Alsace)
Boutique accommodations in Hotel Klé in Kaysersberg
All listed meals at hand-selected restaurants
Complimentary wine at each meal selected by resident sommeliers and Chelsea Young
All in-country ground transportation (in well appointed, air-conditioned vans)
All wine classes, featured tastings, and visits at 4+ wineries
All cultural enrichment events (talks on language, food, and French culture; guided tour of Kaysersberg; etc.)
*Example itinerary found below. Full itinerary will be finalized by Spring 2027.
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Price: $5,250 single occupancy | $9,250 double occupancy
Not included: roundtrip airfare, some meals, health insurance, and personal purchases
Payment Schedule
$500 per person deposit to reserve a spot on the trip
50% of remainder by March 1, 2027
Remainder by July 1, 2027
Initial deposits will be taken through the Oenophile Institute registration page. Once initial deposit is made a personalized invoice will be emailed to finish remaining payments.
Deposits are refundable up until February 1st, 2027.
Cancellations made after May 15th will get a partial refund of up to 50%. Cancellations after August 1st are non-refundable, except for illness, death, or natural disaster.
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Suggested flights based on departure and arrival at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport:
Outbound to Frankfurt | Delta 14 | departing ATL on October 22nd at 5:55 p.m.
Outbound to Atlanta | Delta 15 | departing Frankfurt on October 30th at 10:40 a.m.
Airfare is not included however in-country ground transportation is included. **Transportation to and from airports is only included if arrival and departure are within a 1 hour window.
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Friday, October 22 | Travel Day
Saturday, October 23
8:55 a.m.: Arrive in Frankfurt, private transportation to Kaysersberg
12:00 p.m.: Check-in at Hôtel Klé
1:00 p.m.: Light lunch
3:00 p.m.: Walkabout and general orientation
7:30 p.m.: Welcome wine tasting with heavy hors d'oeuvres
Sunday, October 24
8:30 a.m.: Optional walk/hike along the Routes des Vins d’Alsace
11:00 a.m.: Tour of Kaysersberg
1:00 p.m.: Lunch
3:00 p.m.: Introduction to the wines of Alsace with Chelsea Young
6:30 p.m.: Optional apéritif français
8:30 p.m.: Dinner
Monday, October 25
9:30 a.m.: Arrive at Winery #1 for tour and tasting
12:00 p.m.: Depart for Rouffach
12:30 p.m.: Lunch
3:00 p.m.: Tour and tasting at Winery #2
6:30 p.m.: Optional apéritif français
Tuesday, October 26
9:00 a.m.: Depart for Eguisheim
9:30 a.m.: Group tasting-room tour
12:00 p.m.: Lunch
2:00 p.m.: Optional leisurely walk among the vines on the Route des Vins d’Alsace or shop and stroll in the town
6:30 p.m.: Optional apéritif français
8:00 p.m: Dinner
Wednesday, October 27
9:30 a.m.: Walk to Winery #3 for tour and tasting
12:30 p.m.: Lunch
6:00 p.m.: Cheese tasting and wine pairing or other enrichment activity
8:00 p.m.: Dinner at La Winstub au Chambard OR optional tasting menu at two-Michelin-Star La Table d’Olivier Nasti ($400 additional cost)
Thursday, October 29
9:30 a.m.: Depart for Winery #4 for tour and tasting
12:00 p.m.: Depart for Ribeauvillé
2:30 p.m.: Tour of Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
6:30 p.m.: Optional apéritif français
8:00 p.m.: Dinner
Friday, October 28
9:30 a.m.: Depart for Winery #5 for tour and tasting
12:00 p.m.: Depart for Ribeauvillé
2:30 p.m.: Stroll and shop in the town
6:30 p.m.: Optional apéritif français
Saturday, October 30 | Travel Day
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