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Escape to a private hunting club
in the heart of wine country.
As life-long friends, we have spent our lives
traveling the world following our passions for shooting,
exceptional food, fine wine and cigars. These experiences
are where the vision for this extraordinary club was born—
combining a passion for the sporting life and all that
surrounds it. Wing & Barrel Ranch brings together the best
of shooting, food, wine and the wine country lifestyle.
When we purchased this 1,000 acre hay ranch in the heart
of wine country less than an hour from the Golden Gate Bridge,
we knew that we had an opportunity to create the most
incomparable, hospitality driven private lifestyle club in America.
We are gathering a limited number of members
who enjoy the finer things in life, with unparalleled character
and whose interests draw us together through the traditions
of hunting and shooting in the expanse of the natural outdoors.
Legendary menus inspired by the surrounding countryside
and unparalleled world-class wines created from
some of the most desirable California vineyards are
the reward at the end of the day.
We invite you to embrace a way of life, share the
experience and surround yourself in this private setting
created for you and your family to make legendary memories.
Join us on your journey towards realizing your
finest passions. Take a seat at our table.
warmest regards,
Darius Anderson & Mike Sutsos, Jr.
CONTENTS
ultimate private club
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exclusive vintner members
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sporting lifestyle
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the ultimate pairing
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the clubhouse
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a place to gather
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unparalleled hospitality
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clubhouse amenities
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world class partners
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design team
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sporting clays course
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membership
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preserving a tradition
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stewards of the land
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map
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Take A Seat At Our Table
the ultimate private hunting club
World-class shooting. World-class wine.
World-class destination.
Set amidst the beauty of California’s wine country,
the new clubhouse and other member facilities at
Wing & Barrel Ranch will be completed throughout
2016. It is inspired by age-old hunting traditions,
expressed in fine wine and delicious food.
Seasonal bird hunting, year-round sporting
clays, Vintner Member events, fine dining,
customized shooting and fly casting instruction,
travel programs, dog training and boarding are
all part of the benefits of membership.
Designed with a hunter’s sensibilities and a
connoisseur’s palate, we cater to discerning
sportsmen, women and, their families. Discover
a rich, storied countryside less than an hour from
San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge.
Discover our world.
Exclusive Vintner Members
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Shooting with Vintners
Wine Allocations and Lockers
Winemaker Events
A Wing & Barrel Ranch membership
offers singular experiences. Members
can enjoy monthly events hosted by
our 15 Vintner Members, who are
among a carefully selected list of the
region’s finest winemakers, all expert
shooters and dedicated hunters.
No other club can offer access to so
many of the world’s finest winemakers,
giving members rare insight on this
year’s harvest and next year’s vintage.
Your membership gives you access to
our Vintner Member’s wines both
at The Ranch and at individual
wineries. Offerings will be made to
purchase these exclusive wines for
personal cellars as well as for rented
wine lockers in the Wing & Barrel
Ranch clubhouse. Wine lockers will
ensure availability of your favorite
varietals after shooting activities.
Our Vintner Member's commitment
to Wing & Barrel Ranch is to provide
their wines to members, tailor unique
events both at The Ranch and at their
wineries, winemaker shoots and
dinners. Vintner Member wines will
be placed in the Wine Library
providing access to one of the most
extensive collections of world-class
wines available at a private club.
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Sporting Lifestyle
raw natural beauty,
timeless traditions.
Hunting Fields Our members have access to 24 hunting fields
spread across over 1,000 acres of upland bird hunting fields. The
ultimate shooting club offers seasonal pheasant, chukar, partridge
and quail hunting from September to May with access to club dogs
and guides for the utmost hunting experience.
Sporting Clays Featuring what will be the most celebrated
sporting clays shooting course in the U.S., each of the 15 shooting
stations features three shooting positions to challenge all levels
of shooters. Covering 25 acres, this world-class sporting clays
course includes a high shooting tower and state-of-the-art
equipment bestowing a diverse range of target presentations all
digitally controlled by the shooting pro through a wireless target
management system.
Fly Casting Pond Our 1½ acre fly casting pond and member
fly fishing education and travel program is masterfully designed to
appeal to the novice caster and seasoned fly fisherman alike.
Members will hone their skills with customized training for all
types of fly fishing, custom equipment and annual travel excursions
throughout the U.S. and abroad are under the expert direction of the
Fly Fishing Federation certified master casting instructors.
Stocked with trout, the pond will be a showpiece as members enter
the property on their way to the clubhouse and shooting grounds.
Dog Kennel Our 8,500 square foot facility houses our dog
kennels for up to 50 dogs. Each kennel is heated and features its
own run and exercise area. Short and long-term dog boarding,
training and grooming is all part of our respect and hospitality
available to our member’s four legged friends. Members will have
access to run their dogs in our hunting fields by appointment
during non-hunting hours.
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The Ultimate Pairing
A Unique Culinary Experience
Renowned Chef Charlie Palmer, Wing & Barrel
Ranch's Culinary Advisor, has designed the new
clubhouse restaurant and kitchen which will
offer members and their guests full-service dining
throughout the year, special event menus featuring
fresh, seasonal menus reflecting the bounty of
the land. The Chef’s herb and vegetable garden
combined with locally sourced meat, wild game
and fish will provide exceptional ingredients available in the dining room, bar and on the deck overlooking the expansive view.
Premium Member Gun Services
As one of just 12 Premium Beretta Dealers in the
U.S. and the only Purdey dealer in California,
Wing & Barrel Ranch offers an exceptional
opportunity to purchase shotguns directly from the
gunmakers. In addition to our exclusive offerings,
our Federal Firearms License gives members the
opportunity to legally purchase and ship their guns
directly to the club and have our staff execute the
legal compliance necessary to own and purchase a
gun in California. Gunsmiths, gunfitters and
instructors have been hand-chosen to maintain
your firearms and ensure safe and expert
knowledge is provided through our instructional
programming for our members.
THE ULTIMATE PAIRING
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Allow Your Finest
Passions to Collide.
chef charlie palmer, culinary advisor
sparviere limited edition shotgun, premium beretta dealer
A Place To Gather
The Clubhouse
The member’s clubhouse commands a sprawling view of the mountains surrounding Napa and
Sonoma's wine country, overlooking the clear waters of Sonoma Creek. Here, members can relax and
take advantage of The Trap Bar, exquisite dining room, premier shooter’s pro shop, private
meeting rooms, locker facilities, an enclosed cigar room and expansive deck.
A Gathering Place for Family & Friends
The Clubhouse will serve as the heart of a wide range of member activities
including memorable meals, fireside visits, winemaker events, hands-on
cooking classes and, of course, wines paired with exceptional food. Members
will enjoy the authentic sense of arrival created by amazing views of The Ranch.
Restaurant & Demo Kitchen
Host to many future gatherings, the Restaurant is designed to be perfectly suited
for daily meals, elaborate parties, winemaker events and private celebrations.
Visiting chefs will lead specialty culinary classes in the adjacent demonstration
kitchen giving opportunities for non-hunters to cook while their families are
hunting. Field to table foods, local artisan ingredients and fresh vegetables will
be featured as part of the restaurant and culinary school menus.
The Trap Bar
When we purchased the first 1912 US Olympic gold medal in trap shooting
from James Graham’s family, we knew it would become the inspiration for the
name of the bar. Themed after the great traditions of shooting, “The Trap”
will feature a broad collection of whiskey, bourbon and craft spirits to enjoy on
the adjacent deck overlooking spectacular views of wine country. The fireplace
lounge will offer a gathering place for socializing and casual meals in the bar.
Pro Shop, Gallery Retail & Gun Room
proposed clubhouse
Michael Guthrie / Architect
Keith Wicks / Artist
Your first stop before shooting will be in the Pro Shop. Only the highest
quality hunting gear will be featured to outfit you for a day in the field.
An exquisite Retail Gun Vault stocked with a brilliant inventory of shotguns
will be available through our Federal Firearms License. The Gallery will offer
hunting antiques, fine art and jewelry.
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1912 first u.s won trap shooting
olympic gold medal, displayed at the trap bar
A PL ACE TO GATHER
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The Clubhouse
The member’s clubhouse commands a sprawling view of the mountains surrounding Napa and
Sonoma's wine country, overlooking the clear waters of Sonoma Creek. Here, members can relax and
take advantage of The Trap Bar, exquisite dining room, premier shooter’s pro shop, private
meeting rooms, locker facilities, an enclosed cigar room and expansive deck.
Unparalleled Hospitality
Personalized access to a way of life
Positioned in the heart of the clubhouse, our
full-time concierge will be your key to accessing
the Wing & Barrel Ranch amenities. Your personalized concierge service arranges private wine tours
and tastings, reservations at restaurants and hotels,
customized experiences and access to exclusive events
and private transportation. Access to our private
hangar at the Napa Airport is designed for members
who enjoy private air travel. Membership provides
exceptional access to world-class partners.
Your membership will give you introduction to
an endless array of customized travel programs
embracing world-wide hunting experiences at
exclusive clubs, annual trips to France, fly fishing
excursions both in the United States and abroad, all
for members who share these passions can enjoy the
each other’s company at the club and while traveling.
Annual offerings will feature extraordinary alliances
forged by Wing & Barrel Ranch with world renowned
gun makers, distinguished shooting instructors and
experienced guides, chefs, winemakers and artists
throughout the world.
UNPARALLELED HOSPITALIT Y
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Clubhouse Amenities
Gun Cleaning Room & Member Gun Vault
This functional room encourages safe and clean firearm
ownership and its design is based on the old clubs of Britain.
Stocked with the cleaning tools, solvents and oils needed to
keep-up your shotgun, you also have the option of staff
maintaining your firearm. Members may opt to make use of the
Member Gun Vault to safely and securely store their firearms.
Locker Rooms
Day-use lockers are provided for men and women members
to store hunting gear, shooting accessories and other essentials
while at the club. These beautifully appointed and full-service
facilities will include showers and other amenities to make
your experience comfortable. Designed by Julian & Sons,
these rooms will exude the traditional clubs of Europe.
Cigar & Humidor Lounge
The walk-in humidified cigar retail room is situated in the
pro shop and is a fortuitous opportunity to purchase cigars to
be smoked with comrades in The Cigar Lounge which houses
member’s cigar lockers, including state-of-the-art ventilation
and doors opening onto the expansive clubhouse deck.
Wine Room
This quintessential wine country room will have a distinctive
ambiance, reflecting the style of traditional wine caves found
throughout the world. Barrels of wine and whiskey will be
displayed and tasted in this private dining room, finished in
reclaimed lumber and local stone. It will also house the
limited edition member wine lockers designed for storing
larger format bottles of wine.
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World Class Partners
Design Team
Chris Batha, Master Sporting Clays Course Designer
Chris Batha, globally renowned shooting instructor and
custom gun fitter, has a well-deserved reputation as one of the
most sought-after shooting coaches in the world today. He brings
over 30 years of experience in international wing and competitive
clays shooting to create this exceptional course. It features a unique
combination of French Parcours, Traditional British and Modern
American Sporting Clays in California's Wine Country.
Michael Guthrie, Architect
The new clubhouse at Wing & Barrel Ranch has been designed to subtly fit
into the natural countryside, yet be outwardly luxurious and magnificent as the
primary gathering place of our members and their families. Michael is involved
in all design work and is known for his innovative architecture and design
services, his company MG&Co. has designed restaurants, wineries, tasting
rooms and custom residences. Inspired by authentic materials, Jack London’s
Wolf House and the Sonoma style vernacular, Michael has captured our vision
for the architecture of new clubhouse.
Josh Leland Frazier, Master Certified Fly Casting Instructor
Josh is an avid fly fisherman who travels the world extensively in
search of tarpon and steelhead. Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters are
innovators in custom fly fishing gear and education, and their proven
5-step process is thoughtfully designed to teach their principle-based
approach, marching you confidently up the fly casting ladder. From
forming your first efficient loop of fly line to eventually mastering a
two handed fly rod, Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters will customize an
instruction curriculum specifically for each member’s level of expertise
offering a smooth path to fly casting success.
Tom Julian, Master Cabinetmaker
As master cabinetmakers, Tom along with sons Jacob and Joe have combined
their years of experience designing and building some of the most coveted
gun rooms in America. Julian and Sons has designed the ultimate member
facilities at Wing & Barrel Ranch combining both form and function in
pro shop’s retail gun vault, member’s gun vault, the gun cleaning room,
men’s and women’s lockers and The Trap Bar. They will handcraft from
only the highest quality woods with age-old techniques.
Mike Sutsos, National Champion Dog Trainer & Author
With over 35 years of experience, Mike has trained 8 national field
trial champion dogs. He has an innate ability to identify each dog’s best
characteristics in the field, working one-on-one with members to develop
their dog’s hunting abilities. Mike strives to train all hunting breeds, so
whether in the field hunting or at home, your dog remains an important
part of the family. Seasonal lessons and annual continued education for
both dog and owner are offered to keep your dog obedient and in
top-notch condition.
Sarah Anderson, Keith & Teri Wicks, The Design Team
Over the years, this trio has designed rich, authentic interiors reflecting
the true nature of each project. Sarah has traveled the world collecting
eclectic antiques that are inspired by the color and texture of the countryside
surrounding her projects. Teri possesses an organic ability to combine
objects d’art to create a palate demonstrative of each unique design project.
A master painter and commercial artist, Keith captures the essence
of the team’s designs in his renderings, reflecting the colors and
purity of the natural landscape of Wing & Barrel Ranch.
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chris batha, sporting clays course designer
DESIGN TEAM
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Sporting Clays Course
The Course
As Chris Batha's only West Coast Sporting Clays Course,
it features 15 fully automated fields, each containing 3 shooting stations. Offering over 45 target presentations, the course
will feature a multi-trap High Tower for the discerning wing
shooter. Each member is issued a Clays Card pre-loaded for
ease of use at the digital controlled shooting stations. Beretta
range guns are available for members and their guests to rent
for shooting outings. Our instructors and gunfitting staff are
available to assist members with a custom fitting or selecting
a new shotgun from our pro shop.
Expert Instruction
Wing & Barrel Ranch's dedicated team of instructors are
trained to the highest standards and are amongst the most
experienced shooting instructors in the state. Wing & Barrel
Ranch is commited to the safety of its members and offers
regularly scheduled hunter safety education classes taught
by California Department of Fish and Wildlife certified
instructors.
Womens Shooting
With shooting becoming an increasingly popular sport
among women, we hold a number of exclusive events where
like-minded individuals can meet and experience the thrill
of shooting clays with some of the industry’s top women
shooting professionals.
Youth Instruction
We are passionate about making shooting accessible to all,
and encourage members and their families to safely learn
to shoot. Our youth instructors may be scheduled for
private instruction or in groups allowing children to meet
new people and learn the sport.
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Membership
Preserving a Tradition
Raise a glass to one of the most anticipated shooting
and lifestyle clubs in California where you can gather with
friends and family to relish the serenity of the most coveted
1,000 acres of vistas in Sonoma County.
Jack London came to the Sonoma Valley in
the early part of the 20th century eager to
escape the confines of city life. He found a
rugged landscape with the lingering allure of
the Western frontier. Wing & Barrel Ranch
seeks to preserve the history and spirt of the
land and Sonoma’s early residents and farmers.
The Membership process and organization is
similar to other private clubs. Membership is non-equity,
inheritable and transferable. A membership deposit
is submitted with your application. General and Corporate
Memberships offer two designations: Hunting or Sporting
Clays. Once your application and deposit are received,
the Membership Committee reviews each application
focusing on the applicant’s alignment with the club’s desire
to be stewards of the land, preserve the traditions of
hunting and shooting, and a general desire to embrace
the sporting lifestyle.
Jack London felt the raw beauty of life in
Sonoma Valley, growing grapes, farming and
hunting the land with a keen respect for the birds
and game giving him an appreciation for the
natural word that surrounds our land.
It is a tradition passed down to us from previous
generations and Wing & Barrel Ranch is devoted
to keeping alive the memory of that way of life,
allowing future generations the opportunity to
experience the same appreciation.
Membership is limited to just 400 members,
and pricing will be adjusted as milestones are reached
in the development of the club facilities.
Enjoy the company of the individuals and families who
have already joined Wing & Barrel Ranch. Submit your
application while memberships are still available.
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‘When I first came here, tired of cities and
people, I settled down on a little farm...130
acres of the most beautiful, primitive land to
be found in California.’ Jack London
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Stewards Of The Land
We honor the natural beauty of country life in
Sonoma County by being stewards of our land.
We appreciate the rugged landscape, hay fields
and the surrounding vine-covered hillsides,
all of which represent the history of the land
in this area.
The multifaceted use of Wing & Barrel Ranch
represents farming, hunting and shooting,
taking us back to our roots and reconnecting
with the outdoors. With views of the Mayacamas
and Sonoma Mountain ranges, Mt. Tamalpais
and Mt. Diablo, this is a sanctuary where
members can escape to the country.
Wing & Barrel Ranch membership keeps alive
the traditions of the sporting and hunting life
and ensure that many generations to come will
enjoy this land.
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Exceptional Location
Our property was selected for its access and convenience
to downtown San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Sonoma and
Napa Valley and its proximity to the rugged coastline of
the Pacific Ocean. The big city and bustling roads quickly
lead to our property situated within site of the sparkling
lights of San Francisco’s business and social scene. City life
transitions within 30 minutes to the wide-open spaces of
this 1,000 acre ranch located on the edge of San Francisco
Bay at the gateway of some of the most renowned wineries,
restaurants and artisan farms in the United States.
Major airline access is an hour’s drive from The Ranch at
San Francisco, Oakland and Sacramento International
Airports and private air travel is available our private
hangar located at the Napa County Airport within a
30 minute drive. Our Member's Concierge will assist in
planning your transportation and lodging arrangements
ensuring an unforgettable experience.
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a tribute
Wing & Barrel Ranch honors the legacy of a 50 year-old family business,
Black Point Sports Club. While landing on the beaches of Iwo Jima in 1945,
Mike Sutsos, Sr. could have never imagined how his service to the United States
of America as a Marine would sculpt the history of hunting in Northern
California. Upon returning from overseas, he developed one of the most
respected hunting clubs north of the Golden Gate Bridge. An expert
hunter and dog trainer, his legacy lives on as we transition from Black
Point Sports Club to the new, private Wing & Barrel Ranch.
wingandbarrelranch.com | 707.721.8845 | sonoma, ca 95476 | [email protected]