VIP Private Horse Trail Ride & Lunch with Olympian Megan Jones at Petaluma

A VIP Equestrian Winery Experience. A private guided trail ride hosted by Olympian Megan Jones through our picturesque vineyards followed by a private wine lunch with Megan in The Glass Room for a food and wine tasting journey in your very own luxury space.

Arrive to be greeted by Megan Jones (Silver medal Olympian, Equestrian Hall of fame member, Dual Olympian, World championship Medallist in Aachen Germany) and the Hallmark Farm team, then get fitted with helmets 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 and husband James Deacon. 

After the briefing and any questions you will saddle up and perform some basic manoeuvres while supported by Megan, 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 Megan and team will provide commentary on the site and her story.

After returning your steed to the hitching rail for some rest, photos and a brush down, you will proceed to the Petaluma Glass Room for an private and intimate lunch and wine experience hosted by Megan and team, where you can hear about Megan’s amazing equestrian journey and triumphs and see her Olympic and world championship medals. The Glass Room is named after the stunning ceiling installation of 540 wine glasses that have been carefully placed to resemble the rolling contours of the Adelaide Hills, complementing the views of our neighbouring vineyards. 

Chat to Megan about her experiences at 2 Olympic Games and world championships and travelling horses around the world and also her current plans to represent Australia at the next world championships and Olympic Games. Photos, autographs are encouraged and merchandise will be available to purchase
on the day.

This very special experience allows you to enjoy the best wines from the Petaluma, Bay of Fires, Eddystone Point and Croser portfolios that are only available to try through this exclusive experience. Generous serves of wine all matched with a three-course tasting menu from Woodside Providore, highlighting the stunning produce available right here in the Adelaide Hills

Dietary requests will be subject to availability from our partners at Woodside Providore. Please identify those in the booking details. 

All guests will have exclusive access to purchase wines at special prices. 

Trail riding tours generally have a duration of approx 1 hour for the safety briefing, equipment and trail ride component then conclude with the hosted lunch for 90mins. A Total of 2.5-3 Hours

Please Note The Following:

• Trail ride experience is provided by Hallmark Farm and T&C's will apply including the signing of a Liability Waiver.
• Dietary requests will be subject to availability from our partners at Woodside Providore.
• All guests will have exclusive access to purchase wines at special prices.
• Minimum Age 18yo

T&Cs apply. Limited spaces available.

*Details and confirmation of availability will be communicated after the booking is confirmed by our team. Payment will be required to secure the booking but is fully refundable if the qualified guide is unavailable or the experience is impacted by weather.

LATE ARRIVALS: Please note that booking times are strictly adhered to as there maybe multiple groups participating in the experience. Any arrival that is 15min after the scheduled start time of the booking will forfeit the booking time with no refund. An additional fee of $50pp will be required if you wish to reschedule to a later time that day (dependent on availability) or to re-book on another day. 

CANCELLATIONS: Full refunds will only be offered with more than 72 hours notice, otherwise bookings can be rescheduled for another available day or transferred into a gift card to be used at a later date. 

ARRIVAL TIME: *please arrive 10-15 minutes BEFORE your scheduled time, our trail guides need time to fit your helmets, give you a safety briefing and get you acquainted with your horse for your experience. We like to give each guest a long introduction and explanation on stopping, steering and controlling your horse this can not be rushed, please arrive with plenty of time to spare.

ATTIRE: We require ALL riders to be wearing long pants, shorts and skirts are not accepted. If you are driving a vehicle to the Cellar door please have a change of clothes if you are wanting to get out of your horse riding gear.

FOOTWEAR: We require any closed toe shoe with a some sort of heel. This is a safety requirement so your foot does not slip through the stirrup whilst on the ride. Please bring your casual shoes for your cellar door experience in your vehicle and change after your ride.