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Leonard Bernstein once said “to achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan and not quite enough time.” We have the strategy, the people, the work ethic and the expertise – and like Hippocrates said “Art is long, life is short.” 
If you’d like to support us we’ll be able to create a Festival of exceptional quality every single year: stalls of top winemakers and specialty foods, world-class orchestras and opera singers, compelling educational events and engaging fun activities. But we can’t do it without you – so if you’d like to contribute to our yearly success story, we would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you so much for joining us on our journey!
It means the world to us!

Membership Program with Exclusive Perks

Membership program currently applies to residents and visitors in the New York City area.
For the rest of the US please stay tuned.

The Epicurean Tier Level A : $200 - $499

  • One complimentary ticket to a Private Event – one time use only, use it anytime
  • One bottle of wine

The Epicurean Tier Level B : $500 - $999

  • Two complimentary tickets to a Private Event – one time use only, use them anytime
  • Two bottles of wine



Surprisingly, the fundamental nature of an Epicurean devotee is counter to our modern hedonistic framing. Rather, it is a philosophy of balanced existence, surrounded by a community of friends where an individual takes pleasure in quality over quantity. This constitutes the original intentioned practice for a life well achieved and free from pain and sorrow. This Tier honors those who appreciate the simple but fundamental pleasures of life.

The Thespian Tier: $1000 - $4999

  • Three complimentary tickets to a Private Event – one time use only, use them anytime
  • Three bottles of wine



Back in the sixth century BCE, the Greeks created an annual festival dedicated to Dionysus, the god of wine. It was called City Dionysia and it included fifty singers and dancers. Thespis transformed this original choral structure of storytelling and became the first actor to embody a character and introduce spoken dialogue. He is, therefore, considered the founder of Ancient Greek Tragedy. Thank you for supporting today’s singing actors and the artistry of operatic performance – a continuum of Ancient Greek Tragedy.

The Apollonian Tier: $5000 - $9999

  • One-week accommodation for two in a two-story private maisonette on a Greek island
  • Recommendations for visiting wineries and ancient archeological sites on the island
  • Four complimentary tickets to a Private Event – one time use only, use them anytime
  • Four bottles of wine



In his book “The Birth of Tragedy”, the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche used the terms Apollonian and Dionysian to explain and analyze the nature of Greek Tragedy. According to Nietzsche, Ancient Greek Tragedy was the integration of Apollonian and Dionysian characteristics.
Predominant in this Tier is a deep appreciation for cultural experiences and a measured approach to life – purely Apollonian. We admire your understanding of what is important and your trust in beautiful new experiences.

The Dionysian Tier : $10000 - $14999

  • Two-week accomodation for four in a two-story private maisonette on a Greek island
  • Recommendations for visiting wineries and ancient archaeological sites on the island
  • Five complimentary tickets to a Private Event – one time use only, use them anytime
  • Five bottles of wine



Ecstasy, or the state of being removed from one’s normal state of mind or body, by means of wine or any other art form, is the ultimate Dionysian experience. The illogical, the visceral, the unexplainable are all expressions of the powerful Dionysian essence that fosters great art and creativity.
This Tier celebrates those who connect with the understanding that art and life are at their most fertile, vital and truthful when they make use of our Dionysian energy.

If you wish to participate in the Membership Program or donate any other amount, please use the Donation Form below.

Donation Form

If you want to donate as a business please visit the Business Donation Page.

If you wish to support us through:

  • Institutional Donations
  • Corporate Sponsorships & Partnerships
  • In-kind Donations
  • Planned giving

please contact: [email protected]

The Wine & Opera Festival Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in the State of New York under EIN33-3595423. All donations are tax deductible.