May, 2004

At McKenzie Event Management, we believe that there are a number of key elements that, when combined, make ordinary events extraordinary.

Coordinating an event is much like creating a work of art, beginning with the canvas. In event planning, the space or venue is the armiture on which we design. We see the possibilities and articulate that through conversations, renderings, swatches and of course, site visits. Beginning in July, we are hosting a Tour & Tasting series, to provide you the opportunity to see and experience a number of unique event venues. We consider working with unique venues, both indoor and alfresco, to be one of our specialties.

This month, we want to introduce you to Testarossa Vineyards; a newly renovated winery that provides a great canvas in which to create very special events

Testarossa Vineyards Ribbon Cutting

McKenzie Event Management helps Testarossa Vineyards open their new Los Gatos mountain winery tasting room and event facility.

Nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountain foothills above downtown Los Gatos, Rob and Diana Jensen have grown their wine making passion from a business started in the front driveway of their home, into the award winning Testarossa Vineyards.

In 2003, Rod and Diana negotiated use of the entire Los Gatos Historic Novitiate Winery, and they jumped in with both feet (so to speak). In record time they completed a beautiful $300,000 remodel of the estate, including a new two room Event Center complete with a tasting room and catering kitchen.

McKenzie Event Management was excited to be approached by Testarossa to help with the grand opening of their new facility.With the event just a few weeks away, the challenge at hand was twofold: pulling the details together quickly and having a rain plan in place due to inclement weather forecasts. In record time, McKenzie Event Management took charge; arranging a full scale ribbon cutting ceremony with an offical Proclamation.

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