In April 2022, the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury team hosted a special V.I.P. networking event in Santa Barbara Wine Country to celebrate this region’s lifestyle, three extraordinary Santa Ynez properties and give Global Luxury Property Specialists some rare face time with each other. Over 100 Global Luxury Property Specialists attended. The event is yet another example of the kinds of learning and networking experiences that elevate Luxury Property Specialists among their peers.

The beautiful sunny day started out with a property tour of the idyllic vineyard-covered $16 million Lieff Ranch listed by Randy Solakian, followed by a chef-inspired BBQ lunch and an agent panel with special guest, Global Luxury Ambassador Ricardo Rodriguez, who flew all the way from Boston to field questions from host and Global Luxury ambassador Joyce Rey. Three lucky winners walked away with raffle prizes: either a 2-night stay at one of the estate’s three onsite cottages or a case of estate-grown wine.

Later in the afternoon, attendees toured and champagne-toasted Tiffany and Jade Mills‘ magical $34.5 million listing nearby, which features as its centerpiece a private Mediterranean estate designed by Mark Weaver. Vice President of Colwell Banker Global Luxury, Michael Altneu, addressed the group here, praising their successes in another unprecedented real estate year. He also presented The Report 2022, which was boldly refreshed under his direction with new research features such as The Opportunity Index and much more.

The V.I.Ps ended the day on a high note – quite literally – by admiring the beautiful pastures, valleys, hills and vistas from the 554-acre Circle K Ranch listed by Maurie McGuire, Scott Westlotorn and Maria Temmel for $26,950,000.