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DESTINATION GUIDE

to Silicon Valley

Cradled by the beautiful Santa Cruz mountains and

the South Bay with the cosmopolitan city of San

Francisco to the North and vibrant San Jose to the

South, Silicon Valley has it all. From the charming

neighborhoods of the ultra-rich and the scenic

beauty of the mountains to the headquarters of the

World’s most innovative companies a visit to Silicon

Valley can be as diverse or as focused as you

want it to be.

Palo Alto, at the very epicenter of this diverse area

makes for the perfect base from which to launch

your explorations. Not only the home address of

the tech elite, this upscale neighborhood offers

culture, shopping, education and dining on a truly

Global scale.

W H Y S I L I C O N V A L L E Y ?

Here are the top five reasons meeting and incentive planners choose Silicon Valley for their programs

1. With San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC) and Oakland (OAK) International airports all within close

proximity of Silicon Valley there is an ease of access unlike anywhere else in the United States

2. Silicon Valley is truly the centre of innovation. LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman said ‘‘Silicon Valley is a

mindset, not a location’’ If you are looking to open the minds of a team and look for new ideas, there is

nowhere better.

3. From sipping vintages amongst the vines to delectable Michelin star dining, from strolling Stanford’s

historic campus to indulging in some luxurious retail therapy, there is so much more to Silicon Valley

than being the capital of technological innovation

4. Talk about Blue Sky thinking, Northern California benefits from year round mild weather and was

ranked the World’s best climate tied with the Canary Islands and North African Coast

5. Breathe in California’s beautiful coastline or the stunning Santa Cruz Mountains, enjoy the tranquility of

the San Francisco Bay or amaze at the awesome Redwood Forests. Northern California’s natural beauty

is an attraction in itself.

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Blue Sky ThinkingM E E T I N G S T H A T O P E N T H E M I N D

More than simply a set of coordinates, Silicon Valley is a culture

of risk takers, and great thinkers who influence and disrupt the

complete spectrum of Global industries with original ideas and

discoveries that are born here.

Infuse your program with the energy and creativity of Silicon

Valley by giving your attendees exposure to the people and

places that harbor innovation like nowhere else on Earth.

Through an exclusive partnership with Silicon Valley

Innovation Center we are able to offer your program unrivalled

access to the most famed Silicon Valley companies and start-ups

and the people that make them.

Executive Programs

Keep your business ahead of the curve and let Silicon Valley Innovation Center tailor make a program in

innovation to better understand upcoming disruptive technologies and emerging trends in your industry.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with industry

disruptors face to face. Programs bring together the best

elements of the innovation ecosystem in Silicon Valley, which

include: top industry experts from leading tech corporations,

disruptive startups, business incubators, research and

development centers, venture capital firms, government

agencies and progressive universities.

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Acceleration Programs

Develop, validate, test, and get feedback on your business idea

or product as the team at Silicon Valley Innovation Center

curate a team of experienced mentors and innovators to create

an immersive, entrepreneurial environment.

Speaker Panels

Your program can be infused with inspiration from Silicon

Valley’s leading minds as Silicon Valley Innovation Center brings

together prominent thought leaders and breakthrough

innovators to lead engaging and open discussions that

encourage business growth through innovation.

ImmersiveTours

Brace yourself for a high-octane transformative learning experience

on how to apply disruptive innovation to the success of business.

Tours are designed to change the way attendees think and live by

immersing them in the innovative culture of Silicon Valley. It

combines deeply educational technology briefings and expert talks

with highly inspirational company visits and product tryouts.

Tech at Four Seasons

Did you know Facebook developed their ‘reactions’ feature

at our hotel? Being at the heart of Silicon Valley, innovation

and creativity are always in the air. Could your next big idea

be waiting here? Surely that’s worth a ‘like’?

The Ultimate Campus Experience

Bringing the true tech campus experience to your group,

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley can create your own

campus style dinner. From barbecue and foosball on our

outdoor courtyard, zip back to the hotel on bicycles where

a stop motion photo booth, virtual reality headsets and even

a bionic bar is waiting to round off the ultimate Silicon Valley

experience.

S I L I C O N V A L L E Y E X P E R I E N C E S

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Taste the VinesE X P L O R E T H E V I N E Y A R D S O F S A N T A C R U Z

ByingtonVineyard & Winery

Set on 95 mountainous acres surrounded by redwood

forests with an unbeatable view towards the Monterey Bay,

Byington Vineyard & Winery is truly a gem of the Santa Cruz

Mountains and is located just 30 minutes from Four Seasons

Hotel SiliconValley.

Through an exclusive partnership, Four Seasons is able offer

groups unique access to this beautiful location offering both

a glimpse at California winemaking at its best as well as

providing a unique off-site venue for unforgettable events.

Tours andTastings

Enjoy a look behind the scenes of this beautiful estate winery

and understand from a vineyard expert what goes in to

nurturing the 36 acres of vines used to craft their award-

winning wines.

Round your tour off with a tasting accompanied by live music

amongst the vines, a game of bocce ball or even a blind tasting

game!

Private Dining

What could be more memorable than a meal prepared by a

Four Seasons chef accompanied by wine just footsteps from

where its grapes were grown?

Byington Winery have a number of unique dining venues.

From the sweeping panoramic views from the Block 4 patio

to the Wine Cave and patio Byington can accommodate

groups from 4 to 400!

Wine and Four Seasons

Byington Winery and Vineyard have produced an exclusive wine for Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley. Blend

122 is available throughout the hotel including by the glass in selected rooms and suites!

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IAlive with ArtE X P L O R E C R E A T I V I T Y A T I T S F I N E S T

Allied Arts Guild

Founded to benefit the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, since

1929 the Allied Arts Guild has been a Peninsula landmark. Home

to local artists’ studios this beautiful Spanish Mission style mansion

and gardens is not only home to great art but makes a charming

off-site venue for intimate dinners or glamourous receptions.

Enhance your group’s experience by having live painters capture

the moment on canvas whilst enjoying food delectably prepared by

Four Seasons.

Cantor Arts Center

Set within the historic campus of Stanford University, take a stroll

around the World renowned Rodin Sculpture Garden where the

largest collection of Rodin’s works outside of Paris reside.

Enjoy a private or self-guided tour of the Gallery’s collections and

their 5,000 years of history.

Bringing your inspiration back to the hotel, take part in a painting

class where a local artist will teach the group how to create their

own masterpiece.

Art at Four Seasons

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley is proud to have the works of

local digital artists center stage. Our digital art wall showcases

rotating pieces from local artists, the technology provides an

engaging backdrop to our lobby with a spot of local culture.

Throughout the hotel local art and sculpture create unique talking

points for groups to enjoy.

PACE Gallery Palo Alto

Renowned for their modernist galleries in London, Hong Kong,

New York and Paris. Their seventh outpost is right here in Palo

Alto. Get attendees thinking outside the box with a journey

through their thought-provoking works or host an intimate

reception in the Gallery itself.

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Silicon Valley Highlights

O F F – S I T E V E N U E S T O I N S P I R E

Computer History Museum

Spend a half-day at the Computer History Museum. Find out

why computer history is 2,000 years old. Play a game of

Pong or Spacewar! Listen to computer pioneers tell their

story from their own perspective. Discover the roots of

today´s Internet and mobile devices. See over 1,100 historic

artifacts, including some of the very first computers from the

1940s and 1950s.

Autovino

Ever wondered where the Silicon Valley elite keep

their most precious possessions? Well, its here! A

unique storage facility for the finest cars and finest

vintages is waiting for your visit. Get up close to the

prized cars of Silicon Valley and snap a picture with

your dream Rolls Royce or Maserati. Groups can also

enjoy dinners or receptions amongst the cars!

San Jose Tech Museum

The Tech Museum of Innovation is an interactive science and

technology center located in the heart of downtown San Jose,

California. It has become a landmark for visitors seeking a

glimpse of the most inventive place on Earth — Silicon Valley.

Their mission is to inspire the innovator in everyone, let the

museum work its magic on your group.

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ISports and EntertainmentL E T U S E N T E R T A I N Y O U

Levi’s Stadium

The Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara is the home of the San Francisco 49ers. Experience the thrill of a game from a private box or take your group on a behind the scenes tour featuring the 49ers Museum. Presented by Sony this 20,000 square foot museum is dedicated to the 49ers past.

Mountain Winery

A truly unique entertainment venue, Mountain Winery’s Summer concert season first came to life in 1958, and since then has been graced by some of the greatest musicians of our time. The historic Winery Building, with its stunning Spanish style, engenders old-world ambiance and provides a dramatic stage backdrop. The nature of the intimate 2,500 seat amphitheater ensures an exceptional experience for star performers and guests alike.

Sailing in Santa Cruz

Take your team out to sea and learn to sail. After your introduction to the vessel, it’s off to the open seas where you maneuver, take the helm and lead your shipmates into adventure. Your group will experience “hands on” teamwork while learning to navigate the Monterey Bay. The skills acquired on the sailing yacht will help enable you to work successfully as a team and stay afloat on and off the water.

Golf

With a multitude of World-class links close to Four

Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley allow us to arrange

preferred tee times for your group. Four Seasons will

have the drinks waiting at the 19th hole!

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Team Building

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Mixology

Delve into the world of fine hand-crafted cocktails for a full hour

and a half of learning, sipping and crafting. Lead Quattro Mixologist

Adam Chick takes a hands-on approach at showing clients the fine

art of mixology. Participants receive a seasonal syrup or another

cocktail enhancement to continue practicing mixology at home.

Foodie Challenge

Guided by culinary experts, small teams are formed with the

chance to earn points as they rotate through various stations that

test their knowledge of ingredients and food history. End the

Foodie Challenge with the Tools of the Trade Station and identify

the name and use of obscure kitchen utensils. The winning team is

declared the official “foodies.” Participants receive a customized

apron and one-on-one time with Chef Martin Morelli.

Cake Decorating

Learn how to decorate and pipe a cake with Executive Pastry

Chef Eric Keppler. Groups will learn how to do the basic types

of piping and will be able to decorate a “mini cake” to be judged

by the Chef himself. Eric believes dessert should always be

delicious first –– the rest is, as they say, icing on the cake!

Nitrogen Ice Cream

Experience the new cutting edge way to serve ice cream! Gone

are the days of hand churning! Allow our team of experts to

educate you on molecular gastronomy. With liquid nitrogen

reaching temperatures close to 320 degrees below zero, smaller

ice crystals alter the traditional freezing process, thus creating a

creamier, smoother take on the classic.

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Stanford Shopping Center

Northern California’s premier open-air shopping and dining

destination with over 140 specialty stores including Bloomingdales,

Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and American Girl. Enjoy a range of

luxury stores and local favorites coupled with breathtaking gardens,

sculptures and fountains that people come from all over the world

to see. The tech influence continues here with an Apple Store

designed by Steve Jobs himself and a Tesla showroom.

IShopping & DiningR E T A I L A N D T A S T E B U D T H E R A P Y

Santana Row

With over 70 shops and restaurants situated along a magical

European style boulevard there is something for everyone at

Santana Row. From upscale shopping at Gucci and Kate Spade

to a delectable line up of Global cuisines at the more than 30

restaurants. If that wasn’t enough the adjacent Westfield Valley

Fair Mall has 273 stores including a brand new Bloomingdales

concept store opening in 2017!

University Avenue

On the doorstep of the hotel you will find one of the

most charming downtown districts in all of California.

Outdoor cafes, specialty shops, national chains,

galleries and theaters are lit by string light adorned

trees and live musicians playing year-round. A stroll

back to the hotel will take you past some impressive

SiliconValley real estate!

Michelin Star Dining

To indulge in a Michelin star menu look no further.

Silicon Valley plays host to 9 Michelin star restaurants

including Baume in Palo Alto and Manresa in nearby

Los Gatos. Both restaurants have two Michelin stars.

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IWhat’s New

Portola Valley Private Home

Enjoy the residential feeling of hosting an off-site dinner at this beautiful LEED certified home,

one of the most eco-friendly homes in the USA. Located within the hills of the Portola Valley,

just minutes from Four Seasons this unique residence is available for private events on their

private lawn. Ideal for smaller groups looking for a residential feeling.

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