January 29-30 2026
Vine Pruner Advanced - Paso Robles Guyot Pruning School
Location:
Clos Soléne Winery, 2040 Niderer Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Training system: Guyot
Winter session: January 29-30, 2026
Spring session online class: the
link to the
spring session will be emailed
10 days before the effective day of the online class.
Language:
English
Simonit&Sirch tutors will guide you in the application of pruning techniques to safeguard the health, longevity and sustainability of your vines and your vineyard.
The four basic principles of Simonit&Sirch pruning, applied to Guyot, will be explored: respecting sap flow, controlling branching, reducing the number of wounds and making small pruning cuts.
Winter Session
1st day, January 29th
- 8:30 AM: Meeting and Call for the participants
- 9:00 AM: Theoretical Lesson on Principles of the Simonit&Sirch Pruning Methodology
- 12:30 AM: Break
- 01:30 PM: Practical session in the vineyard
- 04:30 PM: end of the day
2nd day, January 23th
- 8:30 AM: Meeting and Call for the participants
- 9:00 AM: Theoretical Lesson on Principles of the Simonit&Sirch Pruning Methodology
- 12:30 AM: Break
- 01:30 PM: Practical session in the vineyard
- 04:30 PM: end of the day
Spring Session
The Spring Session will be done through an
Online Class, the duration will be 2 hours, this time can change according to the amount of Q&A during the class.
The
link to the
Spring Session will be emailed
10 days before the effective day of the Online Class.
Info
For all pruners, there is no bad or good weather, but only good or bad equipment. So come equipped to work in all weather conditions.
Be prepared with appropriate clothing for the season: rainwear, rubber boots and a change of shoes. Don't forget to bring functioning pruning shears, work gloves and goggles.
For information: info@simonitesirchacademy.com
Enrollments will be accepted depending on availability.
The cost of the course will only be refunded if the minimum number of participants is not reached.
