Holiday Party Ideas in Las Cruces & El Paso: Celebrate Together with Mesilla Valley Wine & Brew Tours
Looking for a holiday party idea that goes beyond another dinner reservation?
Whether you’re planning a company holiday party, client appreciation event, friendsmas, family gathering, girls’ night, or end-of-year celebration, Mesilla Valley Wine & Brew Tours makes it easy to celebrate together; and nobody in your group has to be the designated driver.
From private wine tours to an exclusive barrel room tasting, margaritas in Old Mesilla, or a craft brewery tour, there are plenty of ways to turn your holiday gathering into an experience.
Best of all, we take care of the transportation and help coordinate the itinerary so your group can focus on spending time together.
4 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays Together
1. Gather the Group for a Private Wine Tour
A private wine experience gives your group dedicated transportation and an itinerary featuring three partner wineries. Depending on the experience you select, your group can choose its own tastings at each stop or include tasting fees as part of the tour.
A private wine tour is perfect for:
- Company holiday parties
- Employee appreciation outings
- Client entertainment
- Family gatherings
- Friendsmas celebrations
- Girls’ days and holiday get-togethers
Want a holiday celebration built around local wine? Let us help you plan your private wine tour.
2. Make It Extra Special with the Holiday Barrel Room Experience at Zin Valle
For a more intimate holiday celebration, step inside the Barrel Room at Zin Valle Vineyards for a private guided wine experience created especially for small groups.
Designed for 8–14 guests, this two-hour experience combines round-trip transportation with exclusive use of the Barrel Room and a guided tasting led by Zin Valle owner Ryan Poulos.
It’s an especially good fit for groups looking for something elevated without the formality of a traditional banquet or corporate dinner.
Consider it for a:
- Company leadership celebration
- Board or staff gathering
- Client appreciation event
- Small office holiday party
- Friends or family celebration
Private groups only | 8–14 guests | Starting at $800
Reservations for this experience are booked exclusively through Mesilla Valley Wine & Brew Tours.
3. Trade the Eggnog for Tequila and Margaritas in Mesilla
Not every holiday celebration needs wine.
For a livelier night out, gather your group for a tequila and margarita experience in Historic Mesilla.
Explore local spirits and cocktails while enjoying one of Southern New Mexico’s most iconic destinations during the holiday season. Depending on your itinerary, stops can include locally distilled agave spirits, tequila tastings, margaritas, and some of Mesilla’s best-known restaurants and watering holes.
It’s a fun choice for groups that want something casual, social, and a little different from the typical holiday party.
Try it for your friendsmas, girls’ night, office outing, December birthday, or end-of-year celebration.
4. Raise a Pint with a Private Brewery Tour
A private brewery tour turns your holiday gathering into a craft beer adventure. Your group can explore local breweries and taprooms while we handle the transportation between stops.
It’s an easygoing alternative to a formal office party and a great option for groups with a mix of beer drinkers, casual drinkers, and people who simply want to spend time together.
Private brewery experiences can be planned in Las Cruces or El Paso, giving groups an opportunity to discover local craft beer without worrying about coordinating multiple vehicles or choosing a designated driver.
Why Choose an Experience for Your Holiday Party?
The best holiday parties give people an opportunity to actually spend time together.
An experience changes the dynamic. Instead of sitting in the same seat for two hours, your group travels together, discovers new places, tries something different, and has plenty to talk about along the way.
With Mesilla Valley Wine & Brew Tours, transportation is part of the experience. That means your group can enjoy wine, beer, tequila, or cocktails without asking someone in the group to take responsibility for driving everyone home.
We can also help coordinate the itinerary, stops, and timing—taking another item off the party planner’s holiday to-do list.
Holiday Parties for Companies and Client Groups
Planning the company holiday party often means trying to find something that feels special while still giving coworkers an opportunity to relax and socialize.
Our private experiences work particularly well for small businesses, professional offices, medical practices, real estate teams, nonprofit organizations, leadership groups, and client-facing businesses looking for an alternative to the traditional office party.
Use the experience to celebrate your team, thank your employees, entertain clients, or simply mark the end of another year together.
Holiday Celebrations for Friends and Family
You don’t need a company party as an excuse to celebrate.
Get the book club together. Plan a friendsmas outing. Invite the cousins. Celebrate a December birthday. Turn the annual girls’ holiday gathering into a wine tour.
Our private tours can be customized around your group, giving you an opportunity to spend the day together without someone having to coordinate all the driving.
When Should I Book a Holiday Party in Las Cruces or El Paso?
Earlier than you think.
November and December calendars fill quickly, particularly for Thursday and Friday evenings and weekend dates. If your group has a specific date in mind, October is a good time to begin planning your holiday event.
Private tours also give you more flexibility than public ticketed experiences, but availability depends on transportation, venue schedules, and the experience you select.
Frequently Asked Questions About Holiday Tours
Can we book a private holiday wine tour from Las Cruces or El Paso?
Yes. Mesilla Valley Wine & Brew Tours offers private experiences for groups from both Las Cruces and El Paso, with custom pickup options available for private tours.
Do drinks come with our holiday tour?
It depends on the experience. Some private tours are transportation-focused, allowing guests to purchase their preferred tastings and drinks at each stop. Other experiences include selected tastings or drinks. We’ll explain exactly what is included when helping you choose your tour.
Can you help us plan a corporate holiday party?
Yes. Private wine, brewery, and tasting experiences can be planned for employee celebrations, client appreciation events, leadership gatherings, and other corporate groups.
How many people can attend?
Group size depends on the experience. Our standard private transportation can accommodate groups of up to 14 guests however, we can accommodate any group size with enough notice.
Can we customize our holiday tour?
Private tours offer greater flexibility for pickup locations, timing, and itinerary planning. Contact us with your group size, preferred date, and the type of experience you have in mind, and we can discuss available options.
Do you offer holiday parties that aren’t wine tours?
Absolutely. In addition to wine experiences, groups can explore tequila and margaritas in Historic Mesilla or plan a private brewery tour. We even offer group trips through the best Holiday Lights displays in Las Cruces.
Celebrate Together This Holiday Season
The holidays give us an excuse to do something we don’t always make enough time for during the rest of the year: get together.
Gather your coworkers. Call your friends. Get the family together.
Then leave the itinerary and the driving to us.
Whether your perfect holiday celebration involves a glass of wine, an intimate barrel room tasting, margaritas in Old Mesilla, or a flight of locally brewed beer, Mesilla Valley Wine & Brew Tours can help you turn this year’s holiday party into an experience you’ll remember long after the decorations come down.
Holiday dates are limited. Start planning your private holiday experience today.
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