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Discover Bodega Bay...
A Coastal Wonderland!
There’s no place in the world quite like Bodega Bay on California’s beautiful coastline. From world class golf and 2013 Events sportfishing to relaxing beaches and ocean at Bodega Bay: view wining and dining, you’ll find your Castle & Kites May 4, 2013 coastal wonderland at Bodega Bay! Visit the Fireworks... July 5, 2013 site of Hitchcock’s classic film, “The Birds”. The Big Event (BBQ, Crafts & More) August 5 Find out more at www.bodegabayca.org! Seafood Art & Wine Festival Aug 24 & 25 Christmas Crafts Fair Nov. 22 & 23 Chowder Day January 25, 2014 Hitchcock Film Festival March 28-29, 2014 Fisherman’s Festival April 26 & 27, 2014
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Stay in Bodega Bay. Adams Realty
“THE local real estate experts” 2001 Hwy One, Ste A, Bodega Bay (707) 875-3200 www.bodegabayrealty.com
Bay Hill Mansion Bed & Breakfast A Romantic & Luxurious Retreat in a Queen Anne Victorian estate. 3919 Bay Hill Road, Bodega Bay 1-877-468-1588 • www.bayhillmansion.com
Bodega Bay & Beyond
“BEST” Vacation Rentals
Amazing homes with spectacular views! 1580 Eastshore Rd, Ste I, Bodega Bay (707) 377-4250 • www.BBBVR.com
Bodega Bay Escapes
Find the perfect Bodega Bay vacation rental! 555 Hwy. 1, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 (877) 809-7819 • (707) 875-2600 www.bodegabayescapes.com
________________________ Bodega Bay Inn
Family owned and operated. Cal King Beds. A large selection of beautiful Beautiful gardens. vacation homes. 1588 Eastshore Rd., Bodega Bay Coast•Hwy. 1,www.101things.com/winecountry Bodega Bay 6 Wine575 Country Go to (707) 875-3388 (707) 875-3942 www.bodegabayinn.com www.sonomacoast.com
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Bodega Bay Lodge
The quintessential California coastal retreat. 103 Coast Hwy. 1, Bodega Bay (707) 875-3525 www.bodegabaylodge.com
Bodega Bay RV Park
The only full-service RV Park on the Sonoma Coast. 2001 Hwy. 1, Bodega Bay (707) 875-3701 • bodegabayrvpark.com
________________________ The Continental Inn
Old fashioned luxury with modern comfort and convenience. 26985 Hwy. 1, Tomales, CA 94971 (707) 878-2396 • thecontinentalinn.com
Shop & Play Bodega Bay. Candy & Kites
A happy little store specializing in being nice to you for 30 years! 1415 Hwy. 1, Bodega Bay (707) 875-3777 www.candyandkites.com
________________________ Diekmann’s Bay Store Groceries, Sporting Goods, Deli 1275 California 1 Bodega Bay (707) 875-3517 www.diekmannsbaystore.com
________________________ East Shore Outfitters
Bodega Bay Heritage Gallery
Your source for Bodega Bay Wear 1795A Highway 1, Bodega Bay (707) 377-4034 www.eastshoreoutfitters.com
________________________ Bodega Bay Massage
Coastal Treasures, Antiques and Gifts. 1580 East Shore, Suite K, Bodega Bay 800-528-6170 • Facebook.com/eclecticamanda
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Historic California Art & Local Artists 1785 Coast Hwy. 1, Bodega Bay (707) 875-2911 BodegaBayHeritageGallery.com An eclectic blend of massage styles. 1580 Eastshore Rd., #F, Bodega Bay (707) 876-3174 www.bodegabaymassage.com
________________________ Boat House Restaurant & Bodega Bay Sportfishing
Your gateway to the finest fishing on the coast! 1445 Hwy. 1, Bodega Bay (707) 875-3495 www.bodegabaysportfishing.com
________________________ Eclectic Amanda
________________________ Horse ‘N Around Trail Rides All rides have ocean views! 2660 Hwy One, Bodega Bay (707) 875-8849 horsenaroundtrailrides.com
________________________ The Links at Bodega Harbour Golf in Breathtaking natural beauty! 21301 Heron Dr., Bodega Bay (707) 875-3538 www.bodegaharbourgolf.com
Taste Bodega Bay Bay View Restaurant & Bar
Fishetarian Fish Market & Deli
Italian Cuisine 800 Coast Hwy. 1, Bodega Bay (707) 875-2751 • www.innatthetides.com
Sustainable seafood & good eats! 599 S Highway 1, Bodega Bay (707) 875-9092 • www.fishetarian.org
The Bluewater Bistro
Fort Ross Vineyard Tasting Room
A perfect combination of seaside and wine country cuisine. 21301 Heron Dr., Bodega Bay (707) 875-3513 www.bodegaharbourgolf.com
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Floating Above the Fog 15725 Meyers Grade Rd., Jenner 707.847.3460 • www.FortRossVineyard.com
The Casino Bar & Grill
Sonoma Coast’s only wine bar, bottle shop & gift store! 913 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay (707) 875-9875 www.gourmetaubay.com
Historic old style roadhouse! 17000 Bodega Hwy. Bodega (707) 876-3135 thecasinobarandgrill.com
The Duck Club Restaurant
The perfect place to start or finish your day. 103 Coast Hwy. 1, Bodega Bay (707) 875-3525 www.bodegabaylodge.com
Local Color Artist Gallery
See the work of over 25 Sonoma County artists. 1580 Eastshore Rd., Bodega Bay 707-875-2744 www.localcolorgallery.com
________________________ Miss Anita Fishing Charters & Fisherman’s Cove
Bodega Bay’s first charter fishing Catamaran! Bodega Bay’s only Oyster Bar! 1850 Bay Flat Rd, Bodega Bay (707)-875-FISH (3474) missanitafishingcharters.com bodegabayoysters.com
________________________ The Ren Brown Collection Gallery Contemporary Japanese Prints, Regional Artwork & Japanese Antiques 1781 Coast Highway One, Bodega Bay (707)875-2922 • www.renbrown.com
________________________ Sonoma Concierge
Private, Custom Tours & Transportation (707) 331-6722 • sonomaconcierge.com info@sonomaconcierge.com
________________________ Second Wind Kites, Toys, Sweets and Fun! 1805 Hwy. 1, Bodega Bay (707) 875-WIND (9463) www.secondwindfun.com
Gourmet au Bay
Spud Point Crab Company
Old style Fishermen’s Wharf operation. 1860 Westshore Rd., Bodega Bay (707) 875-9472 www.spudpointcrab.com
The Birds Cafe
Bay View - Patio - Fire Pits - Beer/Wine Chowder - Fish - Burgers - BBQ Seafood 1407 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay 707-875-2900 • www.thebirdscafe.com
Tides Wharf Restaurant & Bar
Scan the QR Code at right to see menus of the above restaurants.
No seats available…. without a view of the bay! GoBay to www.101things.com/winecountry • Wine Country 7 835 Coast Hwy. 1, Bodega (or go to www.101things.com/winecountry/ (707) 875-3652 • www.innatthetides.com bodega-bay-restaurant-menus/
The “True Bodega Bay Experience”!
Stop in at this old style
Fisherman’s Wharf operation, and find out why they were voted Best Chowder on the Coast for nine years in a row! You can watch as the live crab go into the large cooker right outside the shop. Sit at our outdoor tables and sample their famous Crab Sandwich while you watch the fishing fleets operate right across the street.
Featuring limited quantities of Estate grown, single vineyard, cool climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinotage.
1860 Westshore Rd., Bodega Bay (707) 875-9472 • spudpointcrab.com
Come visit the new Fishetarian Fish Market! • A Fresh Seafood case • Fabulous Panko crusted, fresh rock-cod fish & chips with hand cut Kennebec french fries • Our Famous Charlie’s Chowder (In a Sourdough Breadbowl!) • Incredible fried calamari, prawns, oysters • Amazing fish tacos • Delicious seafood sandwiches • Organic salads & springrolls with homemade dressings • Gluten free meal options • Nostalgic sodas • Local Beer / wine selection • Locally made, natural, organic snacks • 100% biodegradable / compostable tableware
599 Highway 1 South (next to Lucas Wharf) 707.875.9092 • Bodega Bay, Ca • fishetarian.org
Specializing In Being Nice To You! • • • • • • • •
Single Line Kites Dual Control Sport Kites Traction & Trainer Kites Kite Buggies Garden Spinners Flags & Windsocks Beach Toys & Air Toys Salt Water Taffy and lots more
1415 Coast Highway 1, Bodega Bay 707.875.3777 • candyandkites.com 8 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry
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Cloverdale... Where Wine Country meets the Redwoods! Tucked into the hills of Sonoma County is a place still untouched by
the hustle and bustle of its San Francisco Bay Area neighbors. In this carefully preserved corner of Northern California, time moves to a more gentle rhythm and the quality of life is as authentic as the flavors
produced by its many vineyards.
From the citrus-scented air to picture-perfect views, this is wine country in its purest form. But there is plenty to do in Cloverdale, and much of it an easy stroll around town. Come find out for yourself why Budget Travel named Cloverdale one of its “Coolest Small Towns in America”.
Galleries Cloverdale Arts Alliance
Spa Services
“Bringing the Arts to Northern Sonoma County” www.cloverdaleartsalliance.org
Main Street Spa
131 N. Main Street Teri Matlock, CMT • 707-228-6589 Colleen Shields, CMT • 707-292-4168
The Spa at the Towers
Betsi Hamilton 240 N. Cloverdale Blvd. Ste. 1 Massage 707-217-6533
Wine & Beer Fritz Underground Winery
24691 Dutcher Creek Rd. 800-418-9463 • fritzwinery.com
Ruth McGowan’s Brewpub
The Artful Eye
131 East First Street • 707-894-9610 ruthmcgowansbrewpub.com
Towers Gallery
Vino di Amore Tasting Room and Lounge
210 N. Cloverdale Blvd 707-894-7449 • artful-eye.com 240 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Suite 2 707-894-4331 • towersgallery.com
105 N. Cloverdale Blvd. 707-894-6166 • vinodiamore.com
Join us for Friday Night Live - May 31st to Aug 30th
Weekly Live Music in the Plaza!
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Food & Beverage 101 Thai Way
Shop & More
Eagles Nest Deli & Grill
233 N. Cloverdale Blvd. • 707-894-6251 damesdudesconsign@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/damesdudes
Lodging & Vacation Rentals
Eagle Tech Collision & Towing Enterprise Rent A Car
29955 River Road • 800-833-6479 sonomabedbreakfastinnwinecountry.com
Farm Yard Feed Country Store & Gifts
230 Theresa Drive • 707-894-4829 www.dutchercreekrv.com
The Finishing Touches
131 N. Main Street • 707-894-5630 themainstreethouse.com
1198 S. Cloverdale Blvd Ste C 707-894-9999 • 101thaiway.com 113 N. Cloverdale Blvd. 707-894-9290
Hamburger Ranch & BBQ 31195 N Redwood Hwy (707) 894-5616 hamburgerranchandbbq.com
Historic Owl Cafe & Diner 485 S. Cloverdale Blvd. 707-894-8967
Mary’s Pizza Shack
1143 S. Cloverdale Blvd. 707-894-8977 maryspizzashack.com
Dames & Dudes Consignment
208 N. Cloverdale Blvd 707-894-3977 • eagletechcollision.com
27705 Dutcher Creek Road 707-894-5992 • farmyardfeed.com 115 N. Cloverdale Blvd. • 707-894-8665 thefinishingtouches.hdspd.com
30400 River Road 707-894-0500 • vrbo.com/37602
Papa’s Pizza
117 E. First Street 707-894-4454 • papaspizzacafe.com
Icaria Creek Hideaway
Working Winery Surrounded by 30+ acres of vineyards
Piacere Ristorante Italiano
www.vrbo.com/309826
504 N. Cloverdale Bvd. 707-894-0885 piacereristorante.com
Spork Restaurant
113 N. Cloverdale Blvd 707-687-8795 • sporkrestaurant.com
Tian Yuen Asian Cuisine
Old Crocker Inn
1126 Old Crocker Inn Road 707-894-4000 • oldcrockerinn.com
Tina’s Green Acres
122 E. First St. • 707-894-0104
Plank Coffee
Dutcher Creek RV Park
Main Street Vacation House
Panaderia El Palomo Pastries
227 N. Cloverdale Blvd 707-894-6187 • plankcoffee.com
Auberge on The Vineyard
North County Property Mgmt.
Vacation Rentals and Long Term Rentals 707.894.4216 • ncpmanagement.com
Computer Repair Alexander Valley Computers
Computer Sales & Repair 105 N. Cloverdale Blvd • 707-894-6163 alexandervalleycomputers.com
For more info on events, lodging and more scan the QR code at right
421 S. Cloverdale Blvd. 707-894-5697 • tianyuen.net
Zini’s Diner
796 S. Cloverdale Blvd. 707-894-9444
cloverdaleinfo.com
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Sonoma County Tourism Bureau (707) 522-5800 • sonomacounty.com
California Welcome Center
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Contents
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Nature............................18
Hiking, Wildlife Preserves, Camping, Parks, Ziplining, Bird Watching
Natural Wonders....................... 26 Petrified Forest, Old Faithful Geyser, Redwoods, California Carnivores
Golf
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Wine Country................. 28
Redwoods, Ocean Side, Vineyard Side
Family Fun. ................................ 32 ScandiA, Driven Raceway, Snoopy’s Home Ice, Escape Paint Ball, Tara Firma Farm Tour
Wine Tasting
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Ballooning, Stargazing, Vintage Aircrafts
Bicycling
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Bike Tours, Bike Paths, Bike Rentals
Lake Adventures......................... 110 Lake Sonoma, Lake Berryessa, Clear
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Shop Wine Country................... 111 Malls, Main Streets, Antiquing, The Barlow, V Marketplace, Historic Railroad Square
Visual
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Events
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Entertainment............ 116
Art Galleries, Art Museums, Night Life
Festivals & Fairs, Upcoming Concerts
Tours.............. 40 Coastal Adventures.................... 121
Boutiques & Uniques, Breweries, Segway Tours, Soap Factory Tour, Maps/Directories
Beaches, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Kiting
& Rejuvenate.....................128 Breweries & Brewpubs ................. 60 RSelax pas, Mud Baths, Hot Springs Microbrews, Tours, History
Say “I Do”
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Wine Country........ 63
Some Great Wedding Locations
Culinary Pursuits........................ 92 Ramekins, Chocolate, Cheese, Culinary Institute of America,Farmers’ Markets, Oxbow
Historical Sites & Museums.......... 97 Fort Ross, Hand Fan Museum, Luther Burbank Home & Garden, Bodega Bay
River Adventures........................102 Stand Up Paddle, Kayaking, Fishing
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Local Area Information & Maps Heroes of Our State Parks..........................................19 Adventure Dog! (Traveling with Pets)............................30
Napa County Calistoga..............................................................................64 St. Helena.............................................................................66 Yountville.............................................................................. 67 Napa....................................................................................68 Sonoma County Petaluma...............................................................................70 Sonoma Valley......................................................................72 Russian River Resort Area...................................................... 74 Forestville..............................................................................78 Sebastopol............................................................................79 Healdsburg...........................................................................82 Windsor................................................................................84 Rohnert Park/Cotati...............................................................86 Santa Rosa............................................................................88 Cloverdale............................................................................92
Wine Country Sonoma County • Napa County Hayley Yount Severe, Associate Publisher (707) 845-1736 • hayley@101things.com Art Severe, Publisher (707) 845-6299 • art@101things.com
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Transcendence Theater, Hero to Jack London State Park by Sarah Amador-Rusnak
There is a new hero in the area, a hero whose mission is to save Jack London State Park, strengthen our sense of community and bring Broadway to Wine Country. Who is this hero? It is Transcendence Theatre Company, a professional company made up of top Broadway and Hollywood talent. And in just one year, they have accomplished their mission. Last year, Jack London State Park was slated to close due to lack of funds. The same week the officials made the announcement, the theater company discovered the winery ruins in the park and decided it would be the perfect venue for their open air concerts, Broadway Under the Stars. It was serendipitous. In 2012, more than 7,500 people attend- Broadway Under the Stars contributed $27,000 to the effort to ed their inaugural season. With the theater keep Jack London State Park open for business. company’s generous donation of $27,000 ico in which the company from ticket sales, the park was saved. Not only has the company helped save the history of our commu- first formed to bring art to nity, but it has also formed a partnership with the park, bringing the community, and found more people to the park to enjoy it. With more visitors, revenue ways to strengthen the community. True to their increases, as do shared experiences of community. The Transcendence Theatre Company transcends the usual lim- mission, the Transcendence its of performance. During the summer, they offer four themed Theatre Company continues concerts amidst the ruins of Jack London State Park, under the to give back. Through Skits stars, complete with winery views. In 2012, they were awarded Under the Stars, held on Broadway World San Francisco Award for Best Special Theater summer nights at the Benzinger Winery, locals have Event. This year the season runs from June 28 -August 31, and will a chance to perform at the include four separate themed concerts (Fly Me To The Moon, open mike with Broadway Fantastical Family Night, Dancing Through Life Gala Celebration talent. At the kid’s camp, kids Concert), totaling 14 nights of performances. Looking for a unique night? Wish to expand your experience of ages 8-18 get to perform under the stars with Broadway actors, wine country? A nature enthusiast? Or wish to donate to the park? singing numbers from shows such as Mary Poppins, Beauty and At the Broadway Under the Stars concert, two events are offered, the Beast, and Hairspray. It culminates in a Fantastical Family a pre-show and chance to picnic, as well as the opportunity to Night. The kids also sing at the pre-show picnic. sample wines from local Sonoma county wineries, as well as food “We want to use our art to make a difference in people’s lives,” Miller said. “We are so happy this is coming true.” from vendors. After that, the variety show begins. When you attend one of these concerts, expect the extraordi- Transcendence Theatre Company’s service to our community nary. You might just witness a performer singing “Memory” from does not stop there. They also unite non-profits together, such Cats, hitting a high note at the same time a meteor shower cas- as La Luz and the Boys and Girls Club. Last year, the Broadway cades through the sky. You might listen to a performer sing “Oh actors taught children a dance routine, improvisation, writing, What a Beautiful Morning” from atop a horse on the stage or to a acting, singing and dancing. Jack London was a big dreamer and adventurer. So are members song from Young Frankenstein sung from under a full moon. “It’s the perfect combination of history, art, nature and commu- of the Transcendence Theatre Company. “Transcendence is about nity. It’s bringing everyone together in an enjoyable space,” Amy empowering people to go after their dreams. To give back to Miller, Artistic Director of Transcendence Theatre Company, said. their community,” Miller said. Miller has had a career performing on Broadway and in television “It’s a wonderful match,” Miller added. “We’re so excited our Big Dream is coming true.” and film. Transcendence Dance Company, to our Last year songs were performed from 42nd Street to Mama Mia Welcome, community! And thank you. For more information, visit and Chicago, Young Frankenstein and Wicked. The Theatre Company’s roots lie in Pato Banton, a town in Mex- www.transcendencetheatre.org or call (877) 424-1414. 16 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry
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Ecotourism is, by its simplest definition, “tourism to places having unspoiled natural resources.” Other aspects of ecotourism include “Voluntourism”, birding (birdwatching), tidepooling, wildflower & plant ID hikes, horseback riding, bicycling, kayaking and docent led ecology tours.
Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods is a non-profit organization that partners with the Russian River Sector of California State Parks to support volunteer, education and stewardship programs. The sector includes Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve (outside Guerneville), Austin Creek State Recreation Area, Sonoma Coast State Park (from Bodega Bay to Jenner) and includes the Willow Creek watershed. Stewards creates and coordinates Eco-tours in the Russian River District among the Redwood forests and on the Sonoma Coast. The group can schedule you to be a part of Docent and Community Education Programs, including Whale and Seal Watches, Tidepooling, structured hikes on the coast and through the red-
woods and ecology tours. Stewards is now directly responsible for operating Austin Creek State Recreation Area, located adjacent to Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, which was threatened with closure due to lack of state funding. The state accepted a Stewards plan to operate Austin Creek in partnership with the state. The 5,700 acre wilderness area is comprised of oak woodlands and chaparral, as well as the headwaters of East Austin, Fife, and Gilliam creeks. It includes 24 campsites, two wilderness backcountry sites, 20 miles of hiking and equestrian trails and prehistoric sites dating back 4,000 years. Austin Creek SRA offers back-country hiking in a remote wilderness area. Your trip will include panoramic vistas of the coastal hills and Russian River Valley. Sonoma Coast State Park comprises over 10,000 acres and over 20 miles of magnificent coastline including the Willow Creek watershed. The park is actually a series of beaches separated by rock bluffs and headlands extending 17 miles from Bodega Head to Vista Trail 4 miles north of Jenner. The park includes over 19 miles of trails. Stewards are responsible for keeping the Visitor Center open at Jenner by the Sea, staffing it on weekends and restoration of the Willow Creek Watershed as a stewardship project. Stewards also supervises trail maintenance throughout the area. Beachcombers, fishermen, sunbathers and picnickers can access the beach from more than a dozen points along the coast from Hwy. 1. Groups can book private naturalist or docent-led hikes. Special EcoAdventure Packages are also available for groups, including kayaking, birding, tidepooling, horseback riding and star-gazing. Reservations at least 2 weeks in advance are recommended.
Whale Watching
Whale Watch began as a response to the public’s growing concern and awareness of the fragile relationship with the dwindling population of remaining whales and also as a celebration of one of nature’s grand events - the annual migration of the Pacific Gray whale. The whales begin their journey at their summer feeding grounds off Arctic waters of the Bering, Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. They travel down along the Pacific Coast to their winter calving lagoons off Baja California, Mexico. The whales return after breeding or with their young via the same route, usually closer to shore with the mothers on the outside and the calves closer inland for protection. Groups of 10 or more can book private naturalist or docent-led Whale Watch programs.
Eco-Tours and Programs at Sonoma Coast State Park and Armstrong Redwoods National Reserve
• Docent and Community Education Programs • Whale Watch • Seal Watch • Tidepools • Sonoma Coast Hikes • Redwood Ecology Tours • Wildflower and Plant ID Hikes Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods (Stewards) is a non-profit, environmental and interpretive organization that works in partnership with California State Parks in the Russian River District to support volunteer, education and stewardship programs. P.O. Box 2, Duncans Mills, CA 95430 T: (707) 869-9177 F: (707) 869-8252
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Seal Watching
Sonoma County’s largest harbor seal rookery can be viewed at Goat Rock State Beach. Pups are born in March and April and reared through the summer months. Docents are available on the weekends March through September for seal watching guidance. Special docent-led viewings can be arranged upon request.
Paddling
A variety of paddle adventures are offered along the Russian River and in the Jenner Estuary. Learn about the natural and cultural history of the area. Observe river otters and marine mammals as they frolic in their natural habitat. View a variety of bird life (including nesting osprey and blue heron). Enchanting Full Moon paddles are especially popular. Paddling adventures are offered during the spring, summer and fall. Kayak rentals are available upon request.
Hiking
A variety of hiking adventures are offered at Armstrong Redwoods, Austin Creek and Sonoma Coast State Parks. Enjoy old growth redwoods, oak woodlands and magnificent views of the Russian River and coastal areas. Learn about the wide variety of local flora and fauna. Hiking adventures are offered year-round.
Tidepooling
Our coastal tide pools are teeming with intriguing intertidal life. Roving naturalists are available at specific beaches on low-tide weekends to safely introduce visitors to these fragile wonders. Tide pool adventures are offered on low-tide weekends during the spring, summer and fall.
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EcoRing is a non-profit corporation, whose mission includes to “facilitate the development of eco-friendly tours, events, lodging, dining, farm products and appropriate transportation by others for the Lower Russian River area while educating and aiding businesses, residents and visitors to act responsibly toward the environment.” EcoRing’s “EcoOdyssey Tours” partner them with local green businesses to create structured EcoAdventures which allow you to experience the natural beauty of our area in an environmentally responsible way. Their itineraries use green certified B&Bs and inns and low-carbon transportation and activities.
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A four-day, three-night river to ocean tour that takes you from the beautiful Russian River to the Sonoma Coast. The adventure begins at the historic Village Inn, a well-appointed historic lodge overlooking the Russian River set among the redwoods. Bicycle a portion of the historic North Pacific Coast Railroad, the 19th century narrow gauge steam train that began both the logging and tourist industry in Sonoma County. Then kayak the lazy Russian River to Jenner by the Sea. See the harbor seals at Goat Rock Beach and walk the Coastal Trail along the sea cliffs while enjoying spectacular views of the coast and the Pacific Ocean.
Four-day, three-night wine and river tour of the beautiful “Voluntourism” Russian River and green valleys. Interested in volunteering for a project in one of our State The adventure begins at the Parks while visiting this beautiful area? Voluntourism packages historic Village Inn overlooking are being developed with local hotels. Spend half a day removing the Russian River in Monte Rio, invasive plants, working on a trail or cleaning up our beaches. and then continues by bicycle Voluntourism packages are offered year-round. Available programs along the bucolic Dry Creek include, but are not limited to: Appellation area stopping to • Willow Creek Water Quality Monitoring taste organic wines. Spend the night perched above the Russian • Pinniped Monitoring Program River near Healdsburg, then kayak the lazy Russian River first • Marine Debris Monitoring & Beach Cleanups thing next morning. • Seabird Protection and Monitoring Program • Trail Crew (Coast and Redwoods) Wine and Redwoods Tour • Willow Creek Restoration Five-day, four-night tour of wine • Fife Creek Watershed Restoration and redwood regions of the beautiful • Western Snowy Plover Protection Russian River Valley. Enjoy tastings at organic wineries, biking on the West Horseback Riding County Trail, kayaking on the lazy RusRide gentle horses through the giant, old growth forest of sian River and riding electric-powered Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Segways to the Armstrong Redwood with naturalist Laura Ayers. Age and weight Reserve to see 2000 year old giant limitations apply. Horseback adventures redwoods. Stay in upscale B&Bs and offered during the spring, summer and fall inns with panoramic views of vineyards (rental fees apply). and forest. To book an EcoAdventure, v isit For more information and to book the Stewards of the Coast and Redyour EcoOdyssey, visit the EcoRing webwoods website or call 707.869.9177. site, or call (707) 632-6070. •ecoring.org •stewardsofthecoastandredwoods.org Go to www.101things.com/winecountry • Wine Country 19
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This road is now the popular Oat Hill Mine hiking trail. This trail is part of Robert Louis Stevenson Park and intersects with the Palisades Trail. The intersection of these trails holds the historic foundations of a homestead referred to as Holm’s Place. This homestead was built in the late 1890s by Finnish settler Karl Gustov Holm. The wagons carrying heavy loads of quicksilver to the railroad in Calistoga had wooden wheels capped with steel treads to protect them from destruction. These wheels carved deep wheel ruts into the stone of the Oat Hill Mine Road and can still be seen today. The Oat Hill Mine Trail has two trailheads. One is located at the east end of Calistoga where Highway 29 and the Silverado Trail intersect. This portion of the trail, referred to as the Lower Oat Hill Mine Trail, hikes into the Holms Place intersection. It is about 4.5 miles in length and the elevation climbs from 400 feet in Calistoga to about 4,200 feet. The Upper Oat Hill Mine Trailhead is located on Aetna Springs Road in Pope Valley and leads 3.5 miles to Holms Place. The elevation change is not drastic. In 2011, when the Land Trust of Napa Valley acquired 4,165 acres of land in the Howell Mountains above the Napa Valley, locals wondered pend the day or night at when they’d be able to explore the oak-strewn hillsides themselves. othe apa alley tate ark Soon enough, it turns out. Land Trust docents now lead guided 15-mile Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, conveniently located off of Highway hikes across the parcel, which contains the Dunn-Wildlake and Duff 29 between Calistoga and St. Helena, is a great place for hiking, picnick- Ranches, and offers jaw-dropping views of the towns of St. Helena, ing and camping. The nearly 2,000 acre park has excellent trails along Calistoga, and beyond. Advance registration is required; visit napalandRitchey Creek and through beautiful redwood groves. It offers 50 camping trust.org for details. An easy walk from downtown Napa, Oxbow Preserve is located areas either near redwoods along the creekside, or among the oaks and manzanita on sunny slopes above the creek. Ritchey Canyon Trail runs across the river from Oxbow Public Market and Westin Verasa. This along Ritchey Creek for 3.9 miles before ending near an old Homestead 13-acre hidden gem is accessible from McKenzie Drive, off of Silverado Site. The trail is level and winds through an abundance of maples and Trail just down from the First Street Bridge. The circular main path oaks. It is an easy and relaxing hike. History Trail, 1.2 miles one way, cuts passes an interpretive plaque that tells the history, geology and animal south from the park to Bale Grist Mill State Historic Site. The 36-foot life that can be found along the river. Watch for improvements to the wooden water wheel and millstones are operational. For a bit more of a Preserve, including a footbridge and connecting path to the Napa River challenge, Coyote Peak, with an elevation of 1170 feet, offers views of Trai. The Oxbow Preserve is open from dawn to dusk. the valley and can be accessed from the Coyote Peak Trail. A few loop Mount Saint Helena is the highest point in the San Francisco Bay hikes are possible, and Redwood Trail, which ambles along the creek, Area watershed, and its East Peak is the high point of Napa County. It is plays a part in most of them. Lat/Long: 38.5376 / -122.5788. Day use fees located on the boundaries between Napa, Sonoma, and Lake counties. are $5.00 per car. Camping is $16 on the weekends, $15 during the week. When you complete the five-mile hike to the top of Mt. St. Helena you •parks.ca.gov/?page_id=477 will be rewarded with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay Area. On clear days the top of Mt. Shasta can be seen, almost 200 miles in the distance, as well as views of Lassen Peak, High Sierra, Snow Mountain, ike in ine ountry Mount Diablo, Mount Tamalpais and the Pacific Ocean. The trailhead is in Robert Louis Stevenson State Park, the place where the famous Hiking is among the most popular activities in Wine Country. From author of Treasure Island and Kidnapped spent his honeymoon in 1880. the breathtaking views of Mt. Tamalpais and the Sonoma Coast to the Although nothing remains of Stevenson’s cabin, the site is identified on rolling hills and palisades bordering Napa Valley, your choices are prac- the trail to the summit. A fire road goes to the top, where there are radio and TV antentically limitless! In Napa County, Skyline Wilderness Park is an 850-acre wilderness nas. While most of the hike is along the fire road, the lowest mile is a area managed by a non-profit organization formed to protect the area. hiking trail if you use the hiker’s trailhead. Along the fire road there are Situated at the southeast corner of Napa, Skyline Park is home to an numerous rock outcrops popular for technical rock climbing. Directions abundance of wildlife, including deer and wild turkey. The park fea- to trailhead: From downtown Calistoga, at the junction of Highways 128 tures over 25 miles of trails for hiking, biking and equestrian use. The and 29, head north on the latter road. Highway 29 ascends 8.2 miles two-and-a-half mile main trail leads to Lake Marie at the eastern end. to a summit, where you’ll find parking at turnouts on both sides of the There’s also an alternate route along the ridge trail which is a much highway for Robert Louis Stevenson State Park. The trail departs from better workout, but is a more challenging hike. From this trail on a the west side of the highway. Hint: The not-very-well-signed state park clear day, you can see San Francisco Bay, Mt. Tamalpais and Mt. Diablo. is easy to miss. If you find yourself rapidly descending on Highway 29, It took three attempts over two decades to construct the Oat Hill you overshot the summit and the state park. Carefully turn around and Mine Road. During the California Gold Rush, Napa’s Oat Hill Mine was return to the summit.Lat/Long: 38.5517°, -122.522°. •parks.ca.gov/ one of the leading producer’s of the ore, cinnabar. When processed, default.asp?page_id=25133 In Sonoma County, north of Jenner, Salt Point State Park offers cinnabar produces quicksilver, more commonly known as mercury. The mine was constructed in 1876 and operated sporadically until the mid- 20 miles of hiking trails and six miles of coast. Hike through forests of 1980s. The mine was located above the Palisades Mountains to the east redwood, tanoak, pine and fir, with the balance split between grassland of Calistoga and about three miles north of the Aetna Springs Resort. meadows and brush. A rare pygmy forest of stunted pine, cypress, and
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redwood can also be found here. You will be amazed at the natural sandstone formations which can be found along the bluff trails. Salt Point encompasses one of California’s first underwater parks, Gerstle Cove Underwater Reserve, as well as extensive tide pools. More than 40 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails meander around the two main arms of Lake Sonoma. The 8.5-mile Joe Rodota Trail meanders along the Santa Rosa Creek and then out into ranch lands and, finally, the Laguna de Santa Rosa, as it enters Sebastopol. The 5.5-mile West County Trail runs through grasslands, wetlands, vineyards, orchards, ranches, and oak woodlands. Parking is available at the trailheads in Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Forestville, and Graton. For more coastal hikes, see our Coastal Adventures Section.
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trail. However, the Napa River holds water year ‘round, so when full there is no route across the waterway. Begin at the edge of the parking lot on a path through a meadow. There are interpretive displays about the reserve’s history and ecology on the left. After about 300 feet, the Skyline Park is an 850-acre wilderness area managed by a non-profit path climbs onto the banks of a levee and splits at an unsigned juncorganization formed to protect the area. Situated at the southeast corner tion. Bear right. After descending slightly, bear left and walk along the of Napa, Skyline Park is home to an abundance of wildlife, including rocky ledge along the river. Willows block a view to the water, and you deer and wild turkey. The park features over 25 miles of trails for hiking, must search through the tangle of vegetation on the right for a path to biking and equestrian use. the shoreline. There is no formal bridge, but tree branches facilitate a “Ranger Mom” will help you find the best adventure for you. The crossing. On the other side of the river, the trail picks up again, ascending two-and-a-half mile main road leads to Lake Marie at the eastern end. to an undersigned junction at 0.13 mile. Stay to the right. At a short There’s also an alternate route along the ridge trail which is a much spur on the right you’ll find the first post on a self-guided tour. The better workout, but is a more challenging hike (this is the one we Reserve is owned by the State of California under the auspices of the chose!). From this trail on a clear day, you can see San Francisco Bay, Department of Fish and Game (DFG). In 2008 the Napa County Regional Mt. Tamalpais and Mt. Diablo. Skyline also offers picnic and barbecue Park and Open Space District entered into an agreement with DFG to areas, an RV park, and tent camping. Daily visitor’s fee is $5.00 per help steward this gem of the valley. From CA 29 in Yountville, turn east vehicle for hiking and picnicking, $6.00 per vehicle for mountain bikes on Madison. Drive about 0.2 mile, to a T intersection with Yount. Turn and horses. RV camping is $32/$35 per site, and tent sites $25. 07-252- left, then make an immediate right onto Yountville Cross Road. Drive about 0.9 mile to the trailhead on the left side of the road. 0481. 2201 Imola Ave., Napa. •skylinepark.org.
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Walk through Northern Cal's Largest Wetlands
Laguna Wetlands Preserve or Laguna de Santa Rosa is the largest freshwater marsh in Northern California. The oak woodland and vernal pool complex surrounding the wetlands of the Laguna ecosystem once provided food to antelope, elk and deer herds. The Laguna is now a premier bird-watching area, though other wildlife is occasionally spotted. There is a short walking trail that adjoins the Laguna channel and loops around the City’s former wastewater ponds. From late Spring to early Fall, a floating pedestrian bridge is in place to connect to a trail on the east bank of the Laguna channel. The Laguna Foundation offers lively, informative docent-led walks in the Preserve. The entry to the small Preserve is located at the south end of the Sebastopol Community Center Parking lot at 390 Morris St. To register for their walks, visit their website or call (707) 527-9277. •lagunadesantarosa.com/programs_edu_dw.shtml
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Tour the Napa River Ecological Reserve
This 73 acre parcel wildlife reserve is a great way to stretch your legs between wine tastings. Here you will find the largest remaining protected riparian habitat on the Napa River as well as “habitat for approximately 150 species of birds, numerous butterflies and various mammals. It also supports a diversified plant community of 238 plants, including the federal and state endangered Sebastopol meadowfoam (Limnanthes vinculans),” according to California Dept. of Fish & Game. California Bay, coast live oak, and willows surround this one mile loop
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Tour Quarryhill Botanical Garden in Glen Ellen
Quarryhill is a 21 acre botanical garden of lush, mature flowering Asian trees & shrubs. Magnolias, dogwoods, maples, birch, roses, lilies, rhododendrons and much more are laced with paths and walkways, hidden places to sit and relax, beautiful ponds and waterfalls, and stunning vistas of the Sonoma Valley. Quarryhill welcomes visitors year round to enjoy their gorgeous Asian woodland garden... a rich diversity of Asian Flora. All seasons in the garden have their own magical beauty. Self-guided tours are available during any open hours, without reservation. Docent-led tours are available by reservation. Group tours for garden clubs and other groups or organizations are also available with advance reservation. There is an ADA compliant section of the garden available to those with disabilities, but access requires transportation up into the garden by golf cart, and requires advance reservation. Photography is welcomed. Please remember that Quarryhill is an educational and scientific collection. Removing seeds or cuttings from the garden is strictly forbidden. For your convenience, picnic areas are located near the parking lot and in the garden. To ensure the beauty of the garden for all, pets (except guide and assistance dogs) and smoking are prohibited. Monday - Saturday, 9am - 4pm Closed Sunday and Holidays. 707.996.3166 12841 Sonoma Hwy., Glen Ellen. •quarryhillbg.org Go to www.101things.com/winecountry • Wine Country 21
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Go Camping
All along the coastline of Sonoma County there are fantastic beaches for camping. One of the best places to go is the Sonoma Coast State Park. This area is marked by 17 miles of long sandy beaches, separated by rugged headlands, coves and natural arches. There are many campsites from which to choose, such as Wright’s Beach, where there are 27 developed sites adjacent to the beach with picnic tables and fire rings. Nearby is the Bodega Dunes Campground with 98 campsites, complete with hot showers and plumbing. Sonoma Coast State Park is a beautiful place to spend the night, and with so many spots along the ocean, there are plenty of options. The park is nestled along Hwy 1 between Jenner and Bodega Bay. Reservations are recommended. For more information on camping at the Sonoma Coast State Park, call (707) 875-3483 •reservamerica.com Sugarloaf Ridge State Park is where the headwaters of the Sonoma Creek run through gorge and canyon, then across the meadow floor beneath scenic rock outcroppings. The park’s 2,700 acres includes 25 miles of trails for hiking and horseback riding. A self-guided nature trail along Sonoma Creek starts near the campground. Deer, raccoons and gray foxes are commonly seen in the park. From the 2,729-foot summit of Bald Mountain, on a clear day visitors can see views of the Sierra Nevada and the Golden Gate. Enjoy horseback riding, a 40” telescope at the Ferguson Observatory that can be rented, along with the group campground, for private parties through ReserveAmerica.com. Want to camp among the Redwoods? Discover Armstrong Redwoods/ Austin Creek State Recreation Area, (707) 869-2015- 10 mi. N of Bodega Bay, 13 miles east on Hwy 116 to Guerneville to Armstrong Woods Road. 24 sites - $ 15 per night, water - No showers, $15 per night backpack sites. First come, first served. Trailers & RV’s limited to 20 ft in length. Disabled access to restroom facilities and some campsites. •stewardsofthecoastandredwoods.org
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Nestled off Sonoma County’s coast and deep in the Redwoods, Sonoma Canopy Tours is nature’s way of offering high adventure. As one of the longest and highest canopy tours ever created, Sonoma Canopy Tours features 2 ½ hours of thrills, 7 adrenaline-pumping ziplines—one over 800’ long, 2 sky bridges with picturesque views, a majestic spiral staircase, and an 80’ rappel. What you’ll see will amaze you. From panoramic forest views to thrillingly deep ravines, it’s the adventure of a lifetime, leaving you with a renewed appreciation for this unique eco-system. From Costa Rica to Australia to Mexico, tour groups and adventurous families – of multiple generations – are discovering the fun and exhilaration of ziplining. Now it’s your turn. Come experience California’s Coastal Redwoods as few ever have: from the canopy of some of the tallest trees in the world. The canopy tour is designed for use by participants of average mobility and strength, and who are in reasonably good health. You must be 10 years old and weigh a minimum of 70 pounds up to a maximum of 250 pounds. You must be able to follow your Guide’s simple directions, climb a 30 foot spiral staircase, and be willing to rappel down at the end of the tour—with your Guide’s help, of course. Even though ziplining doesn’t take much physical effort, they encourage you to consider your comfort level with heights and the number of ziplines on the tour—people with a serious fear of heights should not participate. In addition, ziplining is not for those with recent joint or bone injuries, heart conditions, or pregnant women. Reservations are recommended and can be booked online or call 1-888-494-7868. •sonomacanopytours.com 22 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry
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Appreciate nature at its most pristine at the Bouverie Preserve in Glen Ellen. This magnificent property was donated for preservation to Audubon Canyon Ranch by David Bouverie in 1979. The private, non-profit nature preserve offers guided nature walks to the public. Oak woodlands, mixed evergreen forests, riparian areas, and chaparral feature prominently in a spectacular landscape dominated by Stuart Creek Canyon. This location is known for its amazing spring wildflowers and is home to hundreds of plants and animals, including more than 130 species of birds, 350 species of flowering plants and many native California mammals including the bobcat, grey fox and coyote. Guided nature walks are offered to the public throughout the year. Visitors of all ages can participate in docent-led, natural history hikes. In small groups, hikers can take one of many trails through mixed evergreen forests, flower-carpeted oak woodlands and rugged chaparral. For people with disabilities, an accessible path leads from the parking lot through an oak woodland to a viewing area with benches—good for bird watching and near a seasonal stream overlooking a meadow covered with wildflowers in spring. Access is by appointment only. Reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis and can be made up to a month in advance. The Bouverie Preserve of Audubon Canyon Ranch is approximately 6 miles north of the historic town of Sonoma, along Highway 12 in the Valley of the Moon near the village of Glen Ellen. 707.938-4554. •egret.org/bouverie.html
RV Parks and Campgrounds Sonoma County
Alexander Valley RV Park 707.431.1453 2411 Alexander Valley Rd, Healdsburg Bodega Bay RV Park • 707.875.3701 2001 Hwy One, Bodega Bay Casini Ranch • 800.451.8400 22855 Moscow Rd, Duncans Mills Cloverdale KOA • 707.894.3337 1166 Asti Ridge Road, Cloverdale Dutcher Creek RV Park • 707.894.4829 230 Theresa Drive, Cloverdale
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Pleasure Cove Resort • 707.966.2172 6100 Hwy. 128, Napa Putah Creek Park • 707.966.2116 7600 Knoxville Rd., Napa Lake Berryessa Marina Resort 707.966.2161 • 5880 Knoxville Rd., Napa Rancho Monticello Resort • 707.966.2188 6590 Knoxville Rd., Napa Spanish Flat Resort • 707.966.7700 4290 Knoxville Rd., Napa Napa Valley Exposition • 707.253.4900 575 Third St., Napa Skyline Wilderness Park • 707.252.0481 2201 Imola Avenue, Napa
Gualala River Redwood Park 707.884.3533 46001 Gualala Road, Gualala
Calistoga Ranch Club Resort • 707.942.6565 580 Lommel Road, Calistoga
Hilton Park Campground • 707.887.9206 10750 Wilshire Dr., Forestville
Napa County Fairgrounds 707.942.5111 • 1435 Oak Street, Napa
Liberty Glen at Lake Sonoma (No Hookups) • 707.431.4533 3288 Skaggs Springs Rd,Geyserville
Bothe-Napa Valley State Park • 707.942.4575 3801 St. Helena Hwy. No., St. Helena
River Bend Campground • 707.887.7662 11820 River Road, Forestville San Francisco North/Petaluma KOA 707.763.1492 • 20 Rainsville Rd, Petaluma Spring Lake Park Campsite 707.565.2267 • 5585 Newanga Ave, Santa Rosa
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Go Birding
Northern California and Wine Country boast some of the finest birding sites in America, so grab your camera and visit one of these outstanding birding hot spots. 101 Things To Do has partnered with Tom Rusert of SonomaBirding.com for this feature. Tom, along with Darren Peterie, are co-founders of The Sonoma Birding Organization. They are well Tom Rusert, known and highly respected by the birding commu- SonomaBirding.com nity across United States and Canada. Tom recently received the prestigious Ludlow Griscom Award, presented by the American Birding Association. Photo credits: Kevin O’Brien, Christine Hansen, Audubon, Len Blumin, Sonoma Birding, Tom Moyer. •sonomabirding.com
Bartholomew Memorial Park
Western Bluebird
Crane Creek Sonoma County Regional Park
Port-Sonoma Marina
270 Sears Point Rd, Rt. 37 at Petaluma River Bridge. 5 mile trail, 475 acres. Great birding area with SF Bay tidal influence. Check out the Petaluma River under the bridge. Parking. Kiosks on Baylands trail. Bathrooms & parking.
Long-billed Curlew
7715 Lakeville Hwy, Petaluma 8.15 mile trail, 240 acres. Parking. (Tolay Creek- Lower Tubbs Island Trail) Large numbers of shorebird and waterfowl wintering and during migrations beginning in late July/August.
Red-winged Blackbird
Ellis Creek Water Recycle Facility
5750 Fraught Road, Santa Rosa 850 acres consisting of a reservoir area, mixed conifer forest and oak woodlands. Includes a 3 mile loop ridge trail. Parking and restrooms available.
Shollenberger Park - Alman Marsh
3882-3900 Cypress Dr., Petaluma 3 miles of trails with connector to Shollenberger Park. 100 acres of brackish tidal wetlands connected to Petaluma River at high tide.
H St., Petaluma. 2 mile circle trail. One mile trail into Alman Marsh. 165 acres. Parking. Tidal influence from Petaluma River. Good yearround birding. Helpful kiosks with American Bittern bird list. Bthrooms & parking.
Hood Mountain Regional Park – Kenwood
American Avocet
Shiloh Ranch Sonoma County Regional Park
5000 Pressley Road, Santa Rosa 128 acres near Rohnert Park consisting of of grasslands, rolling hills, oak woodlands and seasonal creeks. Several miles of easy walking trails. Parking and restrooms available.
Sonoma Historic Plaza
3000 Los Alamos Rd, Santa Rosa 1750 acre wilderness. Mixed oak woodlands, chaparral, riparian zones
Jack London State Park - Glen Ellen- Eldridge
Laguna de Santa Rosa
Snowy Egret
San Pablo Bay Natl. Wildlife Refuge
1000 Vineyard Ln., Sonoma 30 acres with 5 miles of trails, Kiosk. Diverse habitats in this hidden gem including, streams, pond, oak covered mountain slopes, redwood groves. Year round birding. Bathrooms & parking.
2400 London Ranch Rd., Glen Ellen 2 mile Lake Trail Loop, Sonoma Mountain trail - 8.25 mile round trip. Also try Fern Lake, Asbury Creek Trail, Mays Clearing and the Old Orchard, old-growth redwood. Bathrooms & parking.
5 mile trail- Take Lawndale Trail through forest and meadow habitats up to the marsh loop. Seasonal wetlands.
Spotted Towhee
Ruddy Duck
1-99 E. Spain St., Sonoma 8 acre arboretum with approx. 60 species of mature trees with surpising mix of urban birds. Request a Tree & Stellar’s Jay American Wigeon Bird Self Guide Tour Map at Sonoma Visitor’s Bureau on the Plaza. Bathrooms & parking.
Sonoma Overlook Trail
18300 Norrbom Rd., Sonoma 2 mile loop trail. Kiosk with bird and wild flower checklist at the kiosk. Trail head about a third of a mile from the Sonoma Plaza. Juvenile Red-tailed Hawk
A 30,000 acre complex with multiple trailheads consisting of creeks, seasonal wetlands, riparian forests, oak woodlands and grasslands. Amazingly diverse birding. Parking and information available at the Sebastopol Community Center. 24 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry
Red-shouldered Hawk
Sonoma State Historic Park (General Vallejo’s Home)
298 W Spain St., Sonoma 50 acres, grasslands, mixed woodlands, ridges, parking. Hawks, Black-crowned woodpeckers, songbirds. Night Heron
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Sonoma Valley Regional Park
Considered to be one of the best birding areas in the world, the beautiful Sonoma Coast and Pacific Flyway offers nearly a dozen coastal birding hotspots year round for all levels. 355 Highway 1, Bodega Bay will take you to the entrance of Sonoma Coast State Park.
13630 Sonoma Highway (Suttonfield Reservoir) 3 mile loop hike, 162 acre preserve w/oak woodlands. Variety of hawks, waterfowl, woodpeckers. Bathrooms & parking.
Acorn Woodpecker
Spring Lake
Common Yellowthroat
Least Tern
Doran Beach
393 Violetti Road, Santa Rosa 2.5 mile trail. Great place to bird year round. Environmental Discover Center. Bathrooms & parking.
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Pileated Woodpecker
2172-3498 Adobe Canyon Rd., Kenwood 21 miles of trails. 2,700 acre park range from 600 feet at the entrance to 2,729 feet. Meadow Trail is a favorite of birders. Chaparral-covered ridges, oak/fir forest land along the open meadows, and redwood forest in the canyon of Sonoma Creek. American White Pelicans Several owl species. Bathrooms & parking.
In Bodega Bay, this Sonoma County Regional Park offers a “Bird Walk”, Rail Ponds, Owl Canyon, Porto Bodega Marina and Hole in the Head for premium coastal birdwatching opportunities. Bathrooms & parking. • stewardsofthecoastandredwoods.org
Tolay Lake Regional Park
Lakeville Hwy 116 @ Cannon Lane Half mile gravel/clay road loop that goes to the east ridge up into the wooded hills. 1,737-acre grasslands, ridges, and freshwater Burrowing Owl wetlands. Check out Tolay Lake, look for nesting birds and migrant fallout. Access Info: (707) 565-2041, 2.5 mile trail. Great place to bird year round. Snowy Egret Bathrooms & parking.
Viansa Wetlands Overlook
Northern Pintail
Great Blue Heron
3801 St. Helena Highway N., Calistoga Birders have many opportunities for bird watching due to the varied vegetation and microclimates in the park, very diverse flora and fauna. (707) 942.4575
American Canyon Wetlands
Marsh Wren
Napa-Sonoma Marsh
From State Hwy. 12/121 take Ramal Road south, 5.0 miles, large hay barn & parking. 396 acres - 2.5 mile trail at Hudeman Slough Wetlands Walk. Kiosk. Migratory flocks regularly visit while they are making their way through the area. Willets, Stilts, Killdeers, Vista Point Overlook Rt. 37 East, 2.2 miles from 37/121 Intersection Peregrine Falcons, Red-shouldered @ Sears Point 1500 acres, large numbers of Hawks and Golden Eagles. shorebird and waterfowl wintering and during Lake Hennessey & migrations. Lake Berryessa 25200 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, daily 10 a.m. - 5 PM. 90 acre seasonal wetlands overlook. Hawks, shorebirds, American white pelican variety of ducks. Scope is most helpful. Bathrooms & parking.
Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
Anna’s Hummingbird
Great Blue Heron
Walk the Flyway! Take a walk on the new wetlands trail passing near grasslands, woodland, saltwater bay, fresh water ponds, pickleweed marsh and the shores of the Napa River. Shorebirds, ducks, egrets and herons, hawks, hummingbirds and songbirds abound. 205 Wetlands Edge Road & Eucalyptus Drive, American Canyon
Northeast Napa County. Small but very popular lake for hundreds of resident and migratory bird species. Bufflehead, Osprey, Bald Eagle and Woodpeckers. At Lake Berryessa, the Dam area at the southeast corner of the lake is one of the best local birding areas in Napa County.
Wilson’s Snipe
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Knoxville State Wildlife Area
10 miles north of Lake Berryessa. Redtailed Hawk, Northern Harrier, Prairie Falcon, Rio Grande wild turkeys. Knoxville Wildlife Area/Blue Ridge Berryessa Natural Area. (707) 944-5500
Rio Grande Wild Turkey
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Step Back in time at the amazing Petrified Forest
Take a self-guided walking tour through a forest of giant majestic Redwoods turned to stone by a local volcano 3.4 million years ago; or choose the Meadow Walk, a guided 90-minute tour of the petrified trees, upper meadow and 100 ft. high ash fall. See native trees such as live oak, douglas-fir, madrone, manzanita, rare wildflowers, and a scenic overview of Mt. St. Helena. See a 100 foot-high ash fall which contains deposits of volcanic material, such as tuff, rhyolite, iron, petrified wood chunks and obsidian. This walk is rated moderate. Do yourself a favor and take the additional nature walk through groves of coastal redwoods and tan oaks not seen on the main trail. This walk is an added mile, and is rated moderately difficult, and planned to open summer of 2013. Meadow walk tours are held every Saturday and Sunday at 11am, weather permitting. Other days and times are available by appointment. Be sure and set some extra time aside to look through the Nature Store, where you can purchase fossils, petrified wood samples and crystals. Between Santa Rosa and Calistoga. 4100 Petrifed Forest Rd, Calistoga. 707.942.6667 •petrifiedforest.org
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Walk among the giant Redwoods at Armstrong
When you come to Wine Country, you owe it to yourself to visit the Giant Redwoods of Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. The ancient coast redwood is the tallest living thing on the planet! own at ld aithful eyser These remarkable trees live to be 500-1000 years old and can grow to In the historic and idyllic town of Calistoga—known for its mineral springs a diameter of 12 to 16 feet. A few trees survive over 2,000 years and and the water that comes from the springs—is Old Faithful Geyser. One of reach 350 feet in height. As you enter the park, you will feel your own three Old Faithful Geysers in the world, it faithfully erupts a blast of hot pulse drop, and a strange calm will overtake you as you breathe in the water that shoots up over 75 feet about every 30 minutes. Enjoy your own fragrant aroma and stroll through the fog-shrouded trails. It is as close picnic under the sheltered picnic tables located adjacent to the Geyser. to magic as we mortals can imagine. This natural phenomenon rises upwards performing for an ever-astounded Sequoia sempervirens, also known as the towering coastal redwoods, audience. Maps for self-guided tours of the famous geyser are available, as cover the hillsides of this 805-acre Reserve. With miles of nature trails, well as a petting zoo where visitors can see the famous Tennessee Fainting visitors can enjoy the forest by foot or horseback. The reserve has a Goats, Jacob’s Four-Horn Sheep, and Guard Llamas. Be sure and check out large outdoor amphitheater and numerous picnic facilities (which are the informative display on geyser eruptions and earthquake predictions at available for weddings!). There are no campgrounds in the Reserve, the exhibit hall. but there are camping facilities at the adjacent Austin Creek State
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New owners and management have recently added more bang for your bucks... a lush botanical garden for your strolling pleasure, expanded petting zoo for the kids and a wonderful, shaded picnic area. Even if you have seen it before, you will want to visit again and experience the new attractions. Open seven days a week, the geyser is located at 1299 Tubbs Lane in Calistoga. 707.942.6463. •oldfaithfulgeyser.com
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Recreation Area. When you visit Armstrong Reserve you will have a chance to see Parson Jones Tree, the park’s tallest at 310 feet; The Oldest Tree, Colonel Armstrong Tree, estimated at over 1,400 years old; and the Icicle Tree, wihich displays unusual burl formations. The Discover Trail offers a wheelchair accessible pathway, interpretive panels in Braille and tree hugging platforms. Check in with Stewards of the Cost for docent led hikes. In addition to the easy, level stroll through the park, numerous hikes are available, originating from within or just outside the park. These hikes range from 1 mile easy hikes to a moderate to strenuous 3.3 mile hike. Advanced level hikes begin in the Armstrong Redwoods and wind their way into the rolling hills, forests and grasslands of Austin Creek Recreation Area. These hikes range from 5.6 miles with an 1100’ climb to 9 miles with a 1500’ climb. Guided Armstrong Nature Trail group hikes are available by appointment only, and are typically offered for larger groups. For further information, contact Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods at 707-869-9177. The Visitor Center is open daily. Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve is located two miles north of Guerneville at 17000 Armstrong Wood Road, off River Road. For more information, call the Visitor Center at (707) 869-2958. •parks.ca.gov/?page_id=450. •stewardsofthecoastandredwoods.org
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Hungry Plants
Gardeners cringe when bugs appear, but not Peter D’Amato. Bugs are assets to a guy who raises and sells plants of prey. As co-owner of his own little shop of horrors, Peter D’Amato’s California Carnivores in Sebastopol is a nursery that specializes in carnivorous plants. His passion for the hungry flora began at age 11 when he found a bug-eating plant in a southern New Jersey bog. Nearly four decades later, the Sebastopol business owner is still left breathless with excitement when discussing his product. Visitors are astounded by the mechanisms the plants use to snag prey. Consider the Venus Flytrap—its nectar lures the unsuspecting to a trigger-hair-filled trap that snaps shut with lightning speed. The Sundew envelops victims in tentacle-covered leaves, then hungrily feasts. In the nursery, the voracious plants snag bees, flies, fungus gnats and other tasty bits. When bugs are in short supply, D’Amato encourages customers to “Bring Your Own Bugs” (BYOB) to feed the stealthy plants. The nursery supplies utensils for feeding and magnifying glasses for jaw-dropping, up close views. The widest variety of carnivorous plants and plant care products in the United States are offered for sale, as well as D’Amato’s best selling book, The Savage Garden, now in its eighth See carnivorous plants, photo courte- printing. California Carnivores is sy California Carnivores one of 29 spots in North America recently selected by Rand McNally editors in the Best of the Road™ awards program. The annual program recognizes local restaurants, shops and attractions along five recommended road trips. The nursery also appears frequently on many TV shows and magazines as a popular tourist attraction. 2833 Old Gravenstein Highway in Sebastopol. 707.824.0433. •californiacarnivores.com Go to www.101things.com/winecountry • Wine Country 27
Wine Country Golf Courses Adobe Creek Golf Club • adobecreek.com 1901 Frates Road, Petaluma • 707.765.3000 Bennett Valley Golf Course • bvgolf.org 3300 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa •707.528.3673 Chardonnay Golf Club • chardonnaygolfclub.com 2555 Jameson Canyon Road American Canyon • 707.257.1900
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Northwood Golf Course, in Monte Rio, was originally created for the exclusive Bohemian Club. Designed in 1928 by Alistair MacKenzi, who also designed Augusta National and Cypress Point at Pebble Beach, Northwood remains one of the most scenic and challenging courses open to the public. The genuine challenge, pristine beauty and signature ninth hole combine to create a lasting, memorable golf experience. You will find this nine-hole course not only memorable, but also affordable. Northwood is also a great place for a tournament, conveniently located near Wine Tasting, the Russian River and the coast. For tee times and information, call (707) 865-1116. •northwoodgolf.com Experience the beauty and challenge of a true Scottish style links course. Perched along the spectacular Sonoma County Coast, the Links at Bodega Harbour combines breathtaking natural beauty with a recently remodeled Robert Trent Jones II design. Combining spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean from all 18 holes, rolling fairways, undulating greens, and native coastal rough, this golf course is sure to take your breath away. 21301 Heron Dr., Bodega Bay. 707.875.3538. •bodegaharbourgolf.com Foxtail Golf Club, just off of Highway 101 in Rohnert Park, offers two 18-hole championship golf courses at competitive green fees. The north 18, recently reopened after extensive reconstruction, is a first-rate public course, which you will find both golfer-friendly and challenging. Locals can take advantage of membership rates for unlimited play and reciprocal play at Metropolitan (Oakland) and Crystal Springs (San Francisco) courses. Or join the Players Club for deep discounts on green fees and merchandise. Relax after play or in between rounds at the new Sports Bar. Foxtail is an ideal location for your tournament or event, with banquet facilities that accommodate up to 280. 100 Golf Course Drive, Rohnert Park. For more info call (707) 584-7766. •playfoxtail.com • Two 18-hole championship golf courses in the heart of wine country! • Competitive prices • Great location for tournaments and banquets • Ask about “Stay & Play” deals! Mention this ad for a FREE Jumbo Bucket of Balls or FREE Cart with Purchase of two Green Fees.
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Eagle Vines Golf Club • eaglevinesgolfclub.com 580 S. Kelly Road, American Canyon • 707.257.4470 Fairgrounds Golf Course and Learning Center •fairgroundsgolfcourse.com 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa • 707.284.3520 Foxtail Golf Club • playfoxtail.com 100 Golf Course Drive, Rohnert Park • 707.584.7766 • playfoxtail.com Healdsburg Golf Club • healdsburggolfclub.com 927 South Fitch Mountain Rd, Healdsburg • 707.433.4275 Links at Bodega Harbour • bodegaharbourgolf.com 21301 Heron Drive, Bodega Bay • 800.503.8158 Meadowood Napa Valley Golf Course • meadowood.com 900 Meadowood Ln, Saint Helena • 800.458.8080 Napa Golf Course at Kennedy Park • playnapa.com 2295 Streblow Dr., Napa • 707.255.4333 Northwood Golf Club • northwoodgolf.com 19400 Highway 116, Monte Rio • 707.865.1116 Oakmont Golf Club • oakmontgc.com 7025 Oakmont Drive, Santa Rosa • 707.539.0415 Rooster Run Golf Club • roosterrun.com 2301 E. Washington Street, Petaluma • 707.778.1211 Sea Ranch Golf Links • searanchgolf.com 42000 South Highway 1, Gualala • 707.785.2468 Sebastopol Golf Course 2881 Scotts Right of Way, Sebastopol • 707.823.9852 Silverado Resort and Spa • silveradoresort.com 1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa • 707.257.0200 Wikiup Golf Course 5001 Carriage Lane, Santa Rosa • 707.546.8787 Windsor Golf Club • windsorgolf.com 1340 19th Hole Drive, Windsor • 707.838.7888
“there is no other golf course quite like this.” Northwood Golf Club 19400 Hwy 116, Monte Rio, CA 95462
A gorgeous canvas of sky, redwoods, and river combine to make this a must play golf experience in the heart of the Russian River Resort Area. This nine hole, par 36 layout is open year ‘round, with a 19th hole voted the area’s best sports bar.
Tee times: 707-865-1116 Or book on-line and save $$$ at www.northwoodgolf.com
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Russian River Beaches
The Russian River is a soft, lazy river, perfect for frolicking. You will see many locals with their dogs off leash. But please, for you and your dog’s safety, please keep on leash at all times. •Cloverdale River Park, 31820 McCray Road, Cloverdale •Steelhead Beach, 9000 River Road, Forestville •Sunset Beach River Park, 11403 River Road, Forestville
Adventure Dog! Dog Friendly Spots for your best friend
If you’re a fan of both canines and cabernet, Wine Country is your kind of paradise. There are a number of dogfriendly spots that welcome you and your furry friends. Follow this guide and you and your four-legged friend will find doggy nirvana. Special Thanks to Cindy Riggs, Wine Country Dog Concierge, www.dogconcierge.info. See www.101things.com/winecountry for pet friendly wineries, lodging and events.
SOAR Canine Kayak Eco-floats
Do you have a dog that loves the water? Why not let your pooch splash and swim as the first mate in your dog-friendly canoe? Russian River Adventures is Sonoma County’s best dog–passionate eco-adventure offering SOAR Inflatable canoes for a day on the river. Since 2003 thousands of four-legged canoe enthusiasts, and their owners, have enjoyed awesome days dog-paddling down the river. With a picnic lunch packed you will be set to enjoy a secluded and hard to access section of the Russian River in your comfortable SOAR canoe. The canoes are so stable even the biggest dogs can’t tip them over! The full day Memorial Beach to Wohler Bridge route is completely dog-friendly, so Fido can swim and romp all along the way. “We offer one of the most fun days a dog and his owner can have,” says owner Larry Laba. (707) 433-5599 •russianriveradventures.com
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Dairydell Canine Doggie Dude Ranch is on a real farm with fresh air, room to run and lots of things foryour dogs to do while you tour the local attractions. Dogs stay in our “bunkhouse” accommodations with other dogs and can sign up for extra activities like sheep herding, nature walks or swimming. Convenient location. NOTE: We accept only Read Camilla’s super-social dogs accustomed to Award Winning daycare environment. Book!
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Reservations Required. www.dairydell.com 707.762.6111 At the corner of Adobe Road and E. Washington St. - Petaluma, CA
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Dogs are not allowed on any Sonoma Coast State beaches. Six ft. leash rule applies at all times.
Dog Parks
Badger Dog Park This 50’ by 200’ area at Badger Park is best for smaller and more passive dogs. It has several benches, a picnic table under a large oak and a small patch of grass. This park is completely fenced, has water and an information kiosk. It is open from 6 a.m. until sunset. 750 Heron Drive, Healdsburg Elizabeth Anne Perrone Dog Park Located at Sonoma Valley Regional Park, near Glen Ellen, California, this one-acre, fully fenced dog park was developed and built with donations and funds raised by the Foundation. The dog park is a popular place to exercise dogs off-leash in one of Sonoma County’s largest dog parks.13630 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen Animal Care Center of Sonoma County Dog Park Off-leash dog area at Ragle Ranch Regional Park 500 Ragle Road, Sebastopol Alston Park/Canine Commons Dogs can run freely on almost 30 off-leash acres at the top of this hilly, 157-acre park northwest of downtown Napa. Much of the off-leash space is on the site of an old fruit orchard. The Prune Picker’s trail through the off-leash area is a 1/2-mile circuit. For a longer loop, park at Alston Park’s Dry Creek Loop trailhead. Alston Park also includes a fenced and well tended three-acre dog park known as Canine Commons. Dry Creek Road off of Redwood Road, Napa
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Tail Wagging Trails
Canine Eco-Hike With Jeff Kunde & His Dog Riley
Sonoma County Bartholomew Park Winery Trail, 1000 Vineyard Ln. , Sonoma Colgan Creek Trail, 3600 Stony Point Rd, Santa Rosa Crane Creek Reg. Park, 5000 Pressley Rd, Rohnert Park Foothill Regional Park, 1351 Arata Lane, Windsor Forestville River Access, 10584 River Drive, Forestville Helen Putnam Reg. Park, 411 Chileno Valley Rd, Petaluma Hood Mtn. Reg. Park, 3000 Los Alamos Rd, Santa Rosa Pinnacle Gulch Trail, 20600 Mockingbird Rd, Bodega Bay Ragle Ranch Regional Park, 500 Ragle Rd, Sebastopol Riverfront Regional Park, 7821 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg Armstrong Redwoods SR, 17020 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville Shollenberger Park, 1900 S McDowell Blvd., Petaluma Three Lakes Trail, 1351 Arata Ln, Foothill Reg. Park, Windsor
Fourth-Generation Winegrower Jeff Kunde and his dog Riley cordially invite guests and their furry friends for a hike through the breathtaking Kunde Family Estate vineyards. Where else do dogs get such royal treatment? A hike along the Sonoma Valley floor, winding through oak woodlands, native grasslands and chaparral, trumps the dog park any day. This moderately strenuous hike will last around 4 hours, concluding with a much-deserved wine tasting and wine country lunch. A portion of the fee for the Dog Hike will be donated to Canine Companions and Sonoma County Humane Society. The tour fee is $50/person. (707) 833-5501. •kunde.com
Napa County Oat Hill Mine Trail This 8.3 mile trail follows the original route between Calistoga and the western end of Aetna Springs Road in Pope Valley. Oat Hill Mine Rd, Calistoga (707) 259-5933
Coastal Beaches
Doran Regional Park is the only coastal spot where you Pope Canyon Trail can feel comfortable frolick2.1 miles west along Pope Canyon ing with your dog, as long as Road from the Knoxville Road he leads you on a leash no intersection. Look for a sturdy longer than 6 feet in length. Park is open for day use 7am brown and yellow striped gate on photo by Kevin O’ Conner to sunset. Parking is $7 per the south side of the road. vehicle. Doran Park has a Pope Canyon Road and 2-mile stretch of sandy beach, Knoxville Road a popular place for picnicking, building sand castles, Stebbins Cold Canyon Trail flying kites and enjoying a 4 mile loop hike up Cold Canyon, to the Blue Ridge with specgentle stroll. As in all county tacular views of Lake Berryessa. Highway 128, parks, licenses are required. “Angel” photo by Susan Joy Bowser continue on past Monticello dam, Napa Doran Regional Park, 201 Doran Beach Road, Bodega Bay. Whoop De Dogs Flat Loop Trail Privately owned but open to the public, offering 2.2 miles of trails that wind through shaded redwoods. Dogs must be on leash. Angwin, off Howell Mountain Rd.
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family fun
family fun
or hang out while Mom and Dad do that wine thing! Come hungry because the snack bar includes all the family fun pizza and all the treats your family will want. Don’t delay... storm the castle today! Conveniently located off Hwy 101, 5301 Redwood Dr., Rohnert Park You’ll find more than your fill of indoor and outdoor family fun (just a few minutes from wineries, hotels, and more). 707.584.1398. at Scandia Family Fun Park. Head to Rohnert Park and find a “Grand” •scandiafunland.com arcade, batting cages, Tidal Wave Blaster Boats where you can “blast” your brother with water, and even the Lil’ Indy Raceway, where you ake your best shot at can ride solo or buddy up in a 2-seater car. Their fabulous mini-golf scape onoma ounty courses will challenge and thrill. The Rohnert Park site also offers SpinZone Bumper cars. Now for a limited time they are offering UnTake your best shot with laser beams when you enter the 4000 limited Play every day from 10am to noon for just $15.00 per person! sq. foot laser tag arena. Experience Q-Zar Laser Tag at ESCAPE year This includes Lil’ Indy Raceway, SpinZone Bumper Cars, Blaster round with the whole family, a trusted friend or solo. Low hanging Boats and of course the state-of-the-art Arcade. Scandia is the fog and amped music will add to your experience. The friendly staff perfect place to celebrate with a party, spend time with the family will help drive your experience to be unforgettable with a healthy
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Spend the Day in a Family Funland at Scandia Fun Park
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• Laser Tag • Birthday Party • Arcades • Snack Bar • Free Wi-Fi We have a 5,000 square feet black lit arena with low hanging fog and high energy music to keep you amped for every game you play. In this maze-like arena you will dodge enemy lasers while you tag other players with your laser. Birthday parties and private Thursdays: ZAPP PASS Unlimited events are a blast in this (Thurs-Sun): Q-ZAR lazer tag 3 Q-ZAR games futuristic setting when you all day for just & drink only reserve ESCAPE’S entire $18. $20.00 Q-ZAR arena!
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mix of exercise, adrenaline, socializing, and fun! They offer beginner one hour packages and if you like it you can stay for three hours. Still craving more? Snag an all day package and have a full day of fun at ESCAPE.They are conveniently located right off of highway 101 in Rohnert Park with a variety of hotels, restaurants, and gas stations nearby. So what are you waiting for? Walk ins are welcome during normal hours of operation. Each game lasts 15 minutes, but allow yourself an additional 15 minutes for briefing, vesting and devesting. They are ideal for birthday parties, private parties, or corporate events. Call now to reserve your chance to take your best shot! See their ad in this magazine for special savings all week. 707-585-8000. 5195 Redwood Drive. •escapesonomacounty.com
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Amid the foothills of eastern Santa Rosa is the 320-acre Spring Lake Regional Park that features a three-acre swimming lagoon and 72-acre Spring Lake. Here excellent fishing and boating opportunities abound. Those without a boat can rent a canoe or paddleboat. There are also miles of trails for horseback riding, walking, hiking
and biking throughout the park— all with beautiful views. Equestrian trails connect with trails in Annadel State Park. The swimming lagoon has lifeguards, a sandy beach, a snack bar, showers and picnic areas. Plenty of campgrounds around the park allow a peaceful night’s sleep. At the educational Visitor’s Center, you’ll find lots of information on the animals and plant life that inhabit the park, as well as maps for a variety of trails. Spring Lake is off Montgomery Drive at 391 Violetti Drive, next to Howarth Park in eastern Santa Rosa. For more information or to reserve a campsite call 707.539.8092 •Sonoma-county.org/PARKS/pk_slake.htm
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Located just one mile south of the Plaza in Sonoma, TrainTown features a quarter scale railroad on 4 miles of track. Each train trip lasts 20-minutes and goes through tunnels, over bridges and makes a stop in Lakeview- our miniature town and petting zoo. TrainTown opened its doors to the puclic for the first time in 1968. Fulfilling his lifetime dream of opening a miniature train park, Founder Stanley Frank was an accomplished modelor who had run a successful printing business in Oakland. After his death in 1977, Stanley’s followers continued and greatly extended the dream, creating what is, in actuality, a scale model of a turn-of-the-century town, from the water tower to the schoolhouse to both the chapel and the saloon. Your train ride stops long enough to enter these buildings and check out the detail so lovingly bestowed on these models. The kids
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will love feeding the ducks, llama and other livestock. The ride will take you around a lovely lake, and through a canopy of trees. Other rides at Train Town include a carousel and five other rides. It costs nothing to park or to enter. You pay for the rides as you go. Plan to spend the better part of the afternoon. Your kids, or in our case, grandchildren, will love it! 20264 Broadway Sonoma. 707.938.3912. •traintown.com
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Feel the Extreme Experience at Driven Raceway
These are not your father’s go-karts! Hop on a sleek Italian electric car at Driven Raceway and lap the competition. This racing experience will leave you breathless, with speeds up to 45 mph on a well-controlled indoor track. From the moment the checkered flag drops, you will feel like you are in the race of your life! A screen projected on the wall shows you and your fellow drivers, your time and where you are placing, throughout the duration of the 30-minute race. Your stats will remain in the system after your race, so you can come back and challenge your own time again and again. You can easily make a day of it at Driven Raceway... with a full snack bar, video games, mini-bowling and even a black-lighted mini-golf course. Driven Raceway is set up for groups, too, from birthday parties to a VIP room for corporate team building. They are conveniently and centrally located right off of Highway 101 in Rohnert Park, or at 1560 Gateway Blvd, Fairfield. See their ad this section for a special offer! Drop in or call for more information at 707-585-DRIVEN (3748) or 707-426-3748. •drivenraceway.com
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Step into the Jelly Belly Factory and smell the aroma of chocolate, peach, cinnamon, pineapple, or whatever is being cooked up that day. This famous factory is located in Fairfield, California, about 35 minutes from Napa. During the 40-minute walking tour, Jelly Belly tour guides will show you a real working factory where they cook up over 150 different sweet treats. You will learn the secrets to how they create the legendary Jelly Belly jelly bean, and discover why it takes more than a week to make a single bean. The Jelly Belly Visitor Center is open daily from 9am to 5pm, and guided factory tours operate daily from 9am to 4pm PT, except New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Bus and RV parking is available during business hours. Overnight parking is prohibited. An on-site dog walk area is available for guests traveling with pets. Jelly Belly factory tours are especially popular and referred to by many as a “unique and sweet experience”. Reservations are not required. Tours are FREE and depart approximately every 10-15 minutes throughout the day. While the typical wait for tours is approximately 15 minutes, tour waits can be as long as 1 hour or more during certain holidays. Visitor Center is stroller and wheelchair accessible. For additional tour information, call 1-800-9-JELLYBEAN (1-800-953-5592). 1 Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield, CA. •jellybelly.com
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Spend the day at Charles M. Schulz Museum & Ice Rink
Charles M. Schulz, the creator of the beloved Peanuts cartoon strip, was a man who touched many lives through his work. At the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, there are exhibits on the man, the characters and the items that they inspired. There are Peanuts animated television specials and interviews with Schulz shown throughout the day in the museum’s 100-seat theater. Outside is a Snoopy Labyrinth in the shape of the dog’s head. Call ahead and request a viewing in the Research Center to get a better understanding of Schulz through personal letters, photos and biographical works. At the Museum’s store, souvenirs of Schulz, Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Pigpen photo courtesy and all the Gang are available for sale. The Charles M. Schulz Museum Museum is open every weekday except Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Museum is open every day in the summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day). It is located in Santa Rosa on the corner of West Steele Lane and Hardies Lane (2301 Hardies Lane). For more information, call (707) 579-4452 •schulzmuseum.org For over forty years Snoopy’s Home Ice (a.k.a. The Redwood Empire Ice Arena) has literally been the coolest place in Sonoma
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County. A popular destination for Peanuts fans from across the globe, the arena complex is also home to the Warm Puppy Café and Snoopy’s Gallery & Gift Shop. With over 15,000 square feet of smooth ice and a unique alpine atmosphere, Snoopy’s Home Ice is a great place for families to enjoy recreational ice skating, casual dining or souvenir hunting. There are public skating sessions daily so be sure to call ahead for details, prices and session times. Don’t want to skate? Spectators are welcome, and it’s always free to watch the graceful moves of the figure skaters or the action of Ice Hockey from the comfort of the fire-side tables at the Warm Puppy Café. And yes, free WiFi is available! Finding a memento of your trip will be easy with over 1,600 unique Peanuts products to choose from at Snoopy’s Gallery
the spirit of Africa in the heart of Wine Country
& Gift shop. And don’t miss the mezzanine level, there are rotating displays of Peanuts memorabilia and collectibles and continuous showings of Peanuts animated specials for kids, and those who are still kids at heart. Located at the corner of West Steele Lane and Hardies Lane (1667 W Steele Lane), Snoopy’s Home Ice is the perfect place for family fun and is just across the street from the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa. See their ad for a special “101 Things To Do” offer. 707.546.7147 •snoopyshomeice.com
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Experience the Spirit of Africa in Wine Country at Safari West
Have you ever wanted to go on an African safari? You can in Sonoma County at Safari West, the home for more than 400 exotic mammals and birds. It’s not a zoo or drive-through park, but a wildlife preserve where the whole family can experience some of nature’s most beautiful animals in a natural habitat. You can choose from a number of trips to fit your needs and desires. Hop in an authentic safari vehicle and drive out into the savanna among giraffe, gazelle, scimitar-horned onyx, ostrich and antelope. Because the animals are not in cages they interact with each other and roam freely. For a more intense experience, spend a night or two in a tent or cottage with a view of giraffes from your front porch. The onsite restaurant, the Savannah Café, features elegant dining in the Elephant Room, where scrumptious safari ranch style barbecue meals are served. The restaurant only prepares meals according to guest reservations, so advanced reservations are essential. Lighter meals are served at Delilah’s Deli. Wine on the Wild Side... Safari West offers a unique wine tasting experience... join them before the dinner hour for a “Sip on the Sonoma Serengeti”. Taste local and South African wines. The cost is $32 per adult tasting, and includes complimentary tasting for two at Francis Ford Coppola Winery in nearby Geyserville. Private tours are also available. A favorite group tour is the Brews and Buffalos Tour, a guided tour and beer tasting safari. Gather up to ten of your friends for a 2.5 hour tour of exotic buffalo, giraffes and zebras, combined with a sampling of Sonoma County’s finest brewed ales and lagers and savory snacks. Safari West is located at 3115 Porter Creek Road in Santa Rosa. Prior reservations are required for Safari West tours, meals and lodging, and may be made through their website, or by calling (800) 616-2695 or (707) 579-2551. •safariwest.com
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Help your kids gain a love for the theater by introducing them to it early. Several venues offer fun, engaging shows that you will enjoy as much as they do. At Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, the Roustabout Theater presents The Little Mermaid May 10-13; A Little Night Music May 17-19. The Clover-Stornetta Family Series presents Golden Dragon Acrobats October 24; Story Pirates November 13 and Angelina Ballerina, the Musical December 4. • wellsfargocenterarts.org The Raven Theater in Healdsburg presents Charlotte’s Web May 3-12; Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland May 12-13. • raventheater.org. Cinnabar Theater in Petaluma presents Into the Woods April 26 - May 12; RENT (School Edition) July 15 - August 9. • cinnabartheater.org
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Scandia Family Fun Center Open 10 a.m. daily
At Scandia, we strive to provide your family with the greatest possible experience in family entertainment! Cool your jets with our Tidal Wave Bumper Boats. Get behind the wheel and feel the rush at our Lil’ Indy Raceway! Mix it up in our Spin Zone Bumper Cars. Get a hole-in-one at our Fabulous Mini Golf Course. Work on your swing at the Batting Cage. Or spend some quality time with the hottest video games at our Grand Arcade! Stay fueled with pizza and more at our Snack Bar. Spend an hour... spend a day! 5301 Redwood Drive, Rohnert Park
707-584-1398 www.scandiafunland.com
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CLOVERLEAF RANCH • Summer Camp Program • Full Sports Program • Horseback Riding • Archery • Riflery • Hiking • Lake & Pool • Ropes Courses • One-of-a-kind Corporate Events Couples... Try our Sweetheart Silver Spurs Package! Ask about our Buckaroo Clinic for young wranglers.
3892 Old Redwood Highway, Santa Rosa, CA
(707) 545-5906
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For over half a century, Cloverleaf Ranch has provided a healthy, wholesome and fun vacation for children. Originally a boys’ working ranch, Cloverleaf has become a “home away from home” for thousands of children and adults from all over the world. Today, in addition to their award-winning horse boarding and riding programs, Cloverleaf is home to Sonoma County’s only Western Summer Camp Program. The Ranch provides the fun and excitement of the western frontier to participants, with activities such as horseback riding, campouts, hiking, swimming, ropes course, arts and crafts, and many more great activities. The 160-acre ranch provides one of the most scenic trail rides in Northern California. If you’re searching for the opportunity to spend time with that special someone in an unforgettable setting, try a romantic tour for two, riding the trail, afterwards enjoying appetizers and drinks by the pool. Or you may choose to pause along the trail and savor a picnic under a beautiful old oak tree overlooking breathtaking views of Sonoma County. Ask for the affordable “Sweetheart Silver Spurs Package”. Or for the younger wrangler, ask about the “Buckaroo Clinic”. It includes horseback riding, crafts, games and snacks. Cloverleaf Ranch also offers a one of a kind experience for corporate events and private groups. Enjoy horseback riding, archery, a complete sports program including basketball, batting cages, riflery, a beautiful swimming pool, challenge course, zip line and many more available options. Perfect for team building! They are located just off Highway 101 at the northern edge of Santa Rosa, only an hour’s drive from San Francisco. 3892 Old Redwood Highway, Santa Rosa. (707) 545-5906 • cloverleafranch.com
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Ride a Train or Carousel at Howarth Park in Santa Rosa
There are so many things to do at Howarth Park that it’s hard to name them all. There is a 25-acre lake that is perfect for fishing and boating, or you can play on the softball field or on one of the six lighted tennis courts. For hiking, biking or jogging, there are miles of winding trails that connect with the scenic Bay Area Ridge Trail. Ride a miniature train, take a spin on the carousel in the amusement area, or ride a pony in the animal farm. There’s even a climbing wall that is fun and safe for all ages. The Land of Imagination is a one-of-akind educational experience where you can learn about American Indian culture and archeology. Howarth Park is open from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily, located on Summerfield Road in eastern Santa Rosa. For more information call (707) 543-3282.
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SONOMA RACEWAY The Raceway will mark 43 years of historic racing action in the Sonoma Valley during the 2013 season. Opened in 1968, then-Sears Point Raceway was constructed on 720 acres of property that was a working dairy farm in the early 1900s. The facility hosted its first official event, an SCCA Enduro, on Dec. 1 of that year. Since then, the facility has grown to 1,600 acres and expanded into one of the premier motor sports venues in the country, hosting 340 days of racing activity each year, including the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing and the IZOD IndyCar® Series. The twists of the 12-turn road course and the lightning-quick quarter-mile drag strip have hosted all of the biggest names and some of the most historic moments in racing history. Winners of most major events at the Raceway celebrate with a sip from the Champion’s Goblet in the Wine Country Winner’s Circle. The goblet was introduced in 2006, incorporating the raceway’s rich wine country heritage and allowing the winner to toast the fans. Dale Earnhardt won his first and only NASCAR road-course race at the Raceway in 1995. Some upcoming events include the Toyota/Save Mart NASCAR Sprint Cup Series June 21-23; the Korbel NHRA Division 7 Drag Races July 19-21; the Mello Yello NHRA Sonoma Nationals July 26-28; GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma August 23-25; FIA World Touring Car Championship September 7; Classic Sports Racing Group Charity Challenge October 4-6.29355 Arnold Dr., Sonoma (707) 938-8448 •racesonoma.com CALISTOGA SPEEDWAY In 1937, as the Model A was dominating America’s roadways when a promoter with the colorful nickname of “Fancy Pants” came to Calistoga with a ‘fancy’ idea. He believed the town’s horse racing track was ideal for another kind of horsepower. He persuaded the town’s leaders to promote a car race on the Napa County Fairgrounds. About a dozen cars showed up for an afternoon of hippodrome-style speed exhibitions. It was the beginning of a tradition that has endured for over 70 years. Except for the years of World War II, when all racing in the nation was put on hold to conserve fuel and rubber, Calistoga Speedway has hosted open-wheel race cars. From spindly wire-wheeled wonders with four-cylinder engines to midgets and the V-8 powered, winged and modern sprint cars of today, Calistoga’s first racing heroes were family names that are still found in the Napa Valley, such as Figone, Normi, and Pacheteau. The first races were sanctioned by the Bay Cities Roadster Racing Association. The track hit its stride as a racing destination under the nurturing hand of another well-known Calistogan, Louie Vermeil, owner of the former Owl Garage on Washington Street, whose association with the track spanned over 40 years. Initially, he was a mechanic and later a car owner. By 1960, Vermeil and others had formed the Northern Auto Racing Club, now known as the Golden State Challenge Series, to boost the professionalism of sprint car racing. For the next 25 years, Calistoga Speedway was known as the “home” of the Northern Auto Racing Club while Vermeil presided as president. Over the years, Calistoga Speedway has hosted some of the best drivers of their eras. Indy car veterans Jim Hurtubise, Bob Veith, Freddie Agabasion (’52 Indy pole winner), and Earl Motter raced here in the ’50s and ’60s. Some of the best race car drivers of the next generation took their place, including 20-time World of Outlaws champion Steve Kinser and Tony Stewart, who has gone on to win championships
in the United States Auto Club, the Indy Racing League, and NASCAR stock cars. Today, Calistoga Speedway continues its tradition of presenting special events for some of the region’s most competitive racing series, including the winged sprint cars of the traveling Civil War and Golden State Challenge series and the traditional sprint cars and midgets of the United States Auto Club. Upcoming events include the WC Classic 360 on June 22; CS Shootout August 3; and the Louis Vermeil Classic August 31 and Sept. 1. 1435 N Oak St, Calistoga. (707) 942-5111 •calistogaspeedway.org Petaluma Speedway The Petaluma Speedway features the fastest 3/8 mile dirt oval in Northern California. They feature 360 Winged Sprints, Wingless Sprints, Dirt Late Models, Dirt Modifieds, Super Stocks, Mini Stocks, and Dwarf Cars. Join the fun every Saturday night for non-stop racing action and join them in celebrating the 50th anniversary of racing in the wine country. Upcoming Events include Joe Hunt Sprint Series; Nor-Cal Mod Tour; Super Stocks; Dwarf Cars; Mini Stocks/Hornets. Grandstands open at 4:00, qualifying at 5:00, racing at 6:30 pm. $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and juniors. 707.486.8140 • petaluma-speedway.com
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Have you ever wondered where your food comes from? Unfortunately, the farms where most of the food in the grocery store comes from are guarded from the public. Why? Because they know that if you saw what goes on there, you might look for an alternative source. That’s where Tara Firma photo by Tom Moyer Farms comes in! On this free Farm Tour, you’ll have an unforgettable day enjoying the sun alongside happy piglets playing in the field and baby chicks that can fit into the palm of your hand. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to see a fully operational example of what sustainable farming looks like up close and personal. During your visit you’ll learn about a natural process to raise chickens, pigs and cows, and how soil and grasses rely on grazing of chickens, pigs and cows. And how those same cows can help to solve global warming. Also, chicks and piglets are ridiculously cute. Every Saturday & Sunday 10am • 12pm • 2pm Lunch served 11am -3:30pm $10/ Plate. 3796 I St., Petaluma (707)765-1212 • tarafirmafarms.com/farm-tours Go to www.101things.com/winecountry • Wine Country 39
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last year. But then you step into the Crystal Cellar, and it is no longer an unassuming, laid back tasting room. Designed to focus on the experience of wine and decanting, the Crystal Cellar is bejeweled with sparkling steel walls, featuring a chic, mirrored bar beneath a fabulous Baccarat chandelier. Their collection of historical crystal decanters demonstrates the important effect aerating wine in a Baccarat decanter produces. Eclectic, French Burlesque-clad figures swing from the rafters, adding to the ambience. Another amazing innovation you won’t want to miss is their Custom Blending Room. Here you can become “Winemaker for a Day”. You will don lab coats and festive head gear, then following instructions from Raymond’s wine technicians, blend aste ine from the your own custom labeled wine. You nique to the outique can even take home a case of your own blend, great for holiday gifts or for your own collection of wines. Groups can reserve a private tasting On our first visit to Raymond Vineyards, the depth of the experience in the Barrel Room or in the Raymond was almost too much to take in. So we went back for a second vist. You Library Room. probably will too. As you wander down the corriBefore you even enter the winery facility, your experience will begin dor toward the “Red Room”, take a by learning all you need to know about Biodynamic farming. The twomoment to experience the “Corridor acre garden Theater of Nature, divided into five acts, showcases all the of Senses”. Beginning with the Touch Station, you “players”, and demonstrates how they play their part in crafting quality learn how wines can display various textures on the wine. Signs along the winding path explain the role of each “actor”, palate and smell the distinct, complex aromas found from the Soil (the soul of the site) to the Plants, to the Animals (bugs, in wine. bees and all), to the Vineyardist, and finally the Wholeness, in which The Red Room, once members only, but now all actors work together. Additional roles are played by the lunar cycle, available by reservation for groups, is an extravagantly appointed room of luxurious red velvet walls, lavish bars and plush furniture. You can even engage in a game of pocket billiards and pinball as you sample some of Raymond’s most exclusive wines. The appointment-only JCB Lounge embraces a new height of luxury, with a groovy ‘60s decor. It is ideal for small private parties and intimate tastings. Call 707-963-3141 to schedule a tour, private tasting, or private event. 849 Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena. •raymondvineyards.com
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the sun and the prevailing winds. The Theater of Nature is impressive, and a great way to start your tour of Raymond Vineyards. Raymond Vineyard is one Napa Valley’s most historic vineyards. In 1970, after working 35 years in every facet of Beringer Winery, Roy Raymond, Sr. and sons Walter and Roy, Jr., planted their first vineyard. Their first vintage crush was in 1974. In 2009, Jean-Charles Boisset, head of Boisset Family Estates, purchased Raymond Vineyards, bringing the same level of dedication to innovation and the environment that has made theirs one of the world’s leading family-owned wine companies. Once inside the unassuming main tasting room, in the midst of a tasteful setup of retail selections like beeswax candles, wine country cookbooks and wine-related gadgets for your kitchen, is both cozy and inviting. Wines, from the 94 point Generations Cabernet Sauvignon, to their coveted Small Lot Collection, demonstrate why Wine Enthusiast awarded them their Wine Star Award for American Winery of the Year 40 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry
A gift from Raymond Vineyards Proprietor, Jean-Charles Boisset to his wife, Gina Gallo, Frenchie is the stout and ever so adorable French bulldog sidekick of proprietor Jean-Charles Boisset. Frenchie’s vision to one day have a winery where all of his furry friends could come play with him brought this architectural piece of art to life. Made king of Frenchie Winery on May 1, 2012, when Frenchie Winery opened to the public, he believes that no dog shall have to stay in a hot car while his/ her parents are enjoying themselves tasting wine in a beautiful tasting room. He believes that all creatures deserve the same enjoyment.
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Castello di Amorosa is the dream of Dario Sattui, which became reality and was open to the public in April of 2007. When you tour this 13th Century, 107 room Tuscan-style castle, you will truly feel you have stepped into a medieval realm, and for good reason. The castle is built with over a million hand-made antique bricks, supplied from torn-down Hapsburg palaces. The castle is adorned throughout with authentic touches, including a massive fireplace of historical significance, an actual Iron Maiden from the late Rennaissance in the torture chamber, and a wrought iron dragon from Napolean’s era over the massive main door. More than 8,000 tons of stone were chiseled to be photo by Jim Sullivan, courtesy Castello di Amorosa. absolutely authentic. Our tour began in the Saint Catherine of Siena Chapel, led to the Great Hall (where elaborate dinners actually occur) and proceeded through the various regions of the castle, including the torture chamber, the wine caves, the Armory and the Grand Barrel Room, ending with a delightful wine tasting / chocolate pairing. Our guide was informative, knowledgable and humorous. Tours are approximately 1-3/4 hours in length. The walking portion of your tour is approximately 60 minutes followed by a 45 minute private tasting of our handcrafted Italian style wines. Reservations are highly suggested. Special tours include “Royal Pairings” and a Hiking Vineyard Tour. 4045 North Saint Helena Highway, Calistoga. (707) 967-6272. •castellodiamorosa.com
Tour Wine Country and Redwoods on a Segway
The Segway is a self-balancing, personal transporter. These unique electric vehicles are surprisingly easy to use, with a maximum speed of 12 mph and the ability to make a 360 degree turn while standing still. Tours with Segway of Healdsburg are sure to be a memorable experience for any celebration, team building or fun outing you want to plan. Choose from a Wine Tasting tour where they take you to two boutique wineries in either the Russian River or Dry Creek Valley wine growing region; or the magical Armstrong Redwoods State Park tour. All the tours have beautiful views and fantastic wine country adventures. Photos are included in all tours and a gourmet picnic can be added. Advance reservations required. Please check their website at www. segwayofhealdsburg.com or call 707-953-3477 for more information regarding these fun filled Segway Tours! •segwayofhealdsburg.com
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Take the Beermaster Tour at Anheuser-Busch Brewery
Just a half hour from downtown Napa, the Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour in Fairfield is a fun and educational day trip. We recommend that you opt for the Beermaster Tour, for a true behind-the-scenes look at how Budweiser is made and packaged. You will gather in the gift shop, where you can peruse some memorabilia and get a sense of how this company has been producing beer for over 150 years. This extensive tour will include the immense vats where the hops are brewed, the Lager Cellar, Packaging Facility and Finishing Cellar, including a sample directly from a Finishing Tank (bring a jacket, it gets cold)! The finale of the tour is a tasting of their varied brews, including limited edition brews of Stella Artrois, Shock Top and Michelob. The Brewmaster Tour is $25 or $10 for ages 13-20 (does not include tasting). Reservations can be made by calling (707) 429-7595 or emailing fairfieldbrewerytour@budweisertours.com. Tours start at 10 am and 2 pm. 3101 Busch Drive, Fairfield. •budweisertours.com Go to www.101things.com/winecountry • Wine Country 41
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Platypus Tours offers daily, guided wine tours of Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley and the Healdsburg area wineries for $99 per person. “We love to bring our guests to hidden gem wineries - many of which they have never even heard of.” Their specialty is smaller, non-touristy, more remotely located wineries. Your Join-In Tour will include a tasty picnic lunch, served on the grounds of one of the wineries you visit; cheese platter and plenty of bottled water, served on board the bus; personable, informed tour guide/driver who will bring it all to life, filling in details about the history and lore of the area and the unique wineries and vineyards you visit. Private Wine Tours are perfect for small group special events like wedding parties, bachelor or bachelorette parties, family reunions and corporate team building events. They can assist in all aspects of your Napa event planning, including hotel pickup. You may choose your own winery destinations, or they will be happy to help you set up your entire day. In most cases, whether you choose a Join-In or Private Wine Tour, they can pick you up at your hotel/inn. For more information call (707) 253-2723. •platypustours.com
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Tour Napa Valley on the Napa Valley Wine Train
The Napa Valley Wine Train has carried more than 2 million passengers since it began operating in 1989. There are so many packages available it is easy to see why. The train runs from the historic town of Napa to St. Helena and back. It is a lovely 36 mile round-trip and passengers relax in either vintage Pullman or Vista Dome rail cars that have been lavishly restored. Passengers wend their way through Napa, Yountville, Oakville, Rutherford and St. Helena in addition to seeing numerous wineries through the large picture windows. There are 3 packages to choose from: The Vista Dome, Gourmet Express and Silverado Grill each have their own kitchen and specific menu. The dinner train departs at 6:30pm and you can select from two gourmet packages. The Lunch Train departs at 11:30am and returns at 2:30pm. During spring and summer, the Napa Valley is bathed in golden sunlight for most of the journey. In the fall and winter, the train departs after sunset so you can experience the romance and adventure on a train traveling at night. There are also several winery tours to choose from. The Evening Winery Tour will take you to Grgich Hills Winery, followed by a gourmet dinner back on the Train. Or choose from the Ambassador Winery, Domaine Chandon, Grgich Hills or Valley First Tours available on every lunch train. There are special holiday events including Easter, Mother’s Day and Santa Trains. Would you prefer to travel with a Murder Mystery Troupe, Sing Along Piano Bar or take part in the Wine Education Dinner Series? The Napa Valley Wine Train has a package that is exactly right for your vacation or your group. 800-427-4124. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa. •winetrain.com 42 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry
wine tasting and tours Napa Valley Appelation and Sub-Appellations
4,343 height in feet of Mt. St. Helena, which stands sentry over the northern end of Napa Valley.
45,000
acres of land within the Napa Valley AVA planted to Winegrapes.
7,300 acres of land in Napa Valley planted to Chardonnay (most of all white wine varietals).
18,200
acres of land in Napa Valley planted to Cabernet Sauvignon (most of all varietals).
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Directory of Napa Valley Wineries
Alphabetical listing of all tasting rooms including their varietals
Names are color coded to match the color on the map (see previous page) indicating appellation. Appellation
Address
Winery/Vineyard
Phone
Website / URL
Tasting Sun-Th 11-10pm Fri-Sa 11am-12am
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Collective
1313 Main St. Tasting Room
1313 Main St., Napa
707.258.1313
1313main.com
Collective
A Dozen Vintners
3000 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena
707.867.0666
adozenvintners.com
Daily 10-5pm
Los Carneros
Acacia Vineyards
2750 Las Amigas Rd., Napa
707.226.9991
acaciavineyard.com
By Appt.
Collective
Acme Fine Wines
1080 Fulton Lane, St. Helena
707.963.0440
acmefinewines.com
9:30am-5pm
Coombsville
Adastra Vineyards
2545 Las Amigas Rd., Napa
707.255.4818
adastrawines.com
By Appt.
P, M, C, Sy
Chiles Valley
Aetna Springs Cellars
7227 Pope Valley Rd., Pope Valley
707.965.2675
aetnaspringscellars.com
By Appt.
CS, CF PS, Sa, Sy
St. Helena
Allora Vineyard
3244 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena
707.963.6071
alloravineyards.com
By Appt.
CS, Sa,
Rutherford
Alpha Omega
1155 Mee Lane, Rutherford
707.963.9999
aowinery.com
10-6pm
C, CS, CBSB, SB
Coombsville
Altamura Winery
1700 Wooden Valley Road, Napa
707.253.2000
altamura.com
By Appt.
CS, SB Sa
Calistoga
Amizetti Vineyards
1098 Greenfield Rd., Calistoga
707.963.1460
amizetta.com
By Appt.
CS
Collective
Ancien Wines
4047 3rd Ave., Napa
707.255.3908
ancienwines.com
By Appt.
C , PN, PG
St. Helena
Anderson’s Conn Valley
680 Rossi Rd., St. Helena
707.963.8600
connvalleyvineyards.com
10-4pm
CS,PN,C,SB
Oak Knoll
Andretti Winery
4162 Big Ranch Rd., Napa
707.259.6777
andrettiwinery.com
Daily 10-5pm
C, M, PG, SB
St. Helena
Anomaly Vineyards
Call for address
707.967.8448
anomalyvineyards.com
By Appt.
CS
Atlas Peak
Antica
3700 Soda Canyon Rd., Napa
707.257.8700
anticanapavalley.com
By Appt.
C,CS
Atlas Peak
Ardente Winery
2929 Atlas Peak Road, Napa
707.226.7669
ardentewinery.com
By Appt.
CS, Sa
M-Th 10-4pm Fri-Sa 10-5pm
PN,Sy, CS, CF, PS,
By Appt.
CBSB, CS, SB, Sy
St. Helena
Arger-Martucci Vineyards
1455 Inglewood Ave., St. Helena
707.963.4334
arger-matucci.com
Howell Mountain
Arkenstone Vineyards
335 West Lane, Angwin
707.965.1020
arkenstone.com
Various Various C,PN Various
Daily 11-5pm Tues by Appt.
CS, Z, C, PS, PN, PM, Charbono
Calistoga
August Briggs Wines
1307 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga
707.942.4912
augustbriggswinery.com
Calistoga
B Cellars
400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga
707.299.3930
bcellars.com
Daily 10-5pm
C, CS, SB Various
Collective
Backroom Wines
1000 Main St., Shop 120, Napa
707.226.1378
backroomwines.com
Mon-Sat 10-7, Su 12-7
Stags Leap
Baldacci Vineyards
6236 Silverado Trail, Napa
707.944.9261
baldaccivineyards.com
By Appt.
CS
St. Helena
Ballantine Vineyards
2820 St. Helena Hwy, N., St. Helena
707.963.7919
ballantinevineyards.com
By Appt.
CF, M, Sy, Z
Calistoga
Barlow Vineyards
4411 Silverado Trail, Calistoga
707.942.8742
barlowvineyards.com
By Appt.
CS, M, Z
Spring Mountain
Barnett Vineyards
4070 Spring Mountain Rd., St. Helena
707.963.7075
barnettvineyards.com
By Appt.
C, M, PN, CS
Wine Varietals Legend
Ba Barbera C Chardonnay Ca Carignane Car Carmenere CBSB California Bordeaux Style Blend CF Cabernet Franc Ch Charbono ChB Chenin Blanc Ci Cinsault CRSB California Rhone Style Blend CTSB California Tuscan Style Blend CS Cabernet Sauvignon Do Dolcetto
FB Fume Blanc G Gewurztraminer Gr Grenache Gri Grignolino M Merlot Mal Malbec Mar Marsanne N Nebbiolo PB Pinot Blanc PG Pinot Gris-Grigio
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PN Pinot Noir PS Petite Sirah PV Petite Verdot P Port Pr Primitivo RD Red Dessert Wine Ri Riesling R Rose RB Rhone Blend S Semillon
Sa Sangiovese SB Sauvignon Blanc SpW Sparkling Wine Sy Syrah-Shiraz T Tempranillo Vi Viognier WD White Dessert Wine WZ White Zinfandel Z Zinfandel
Appellation Legend Los Carneros Coombsville Wild Horse Valley Mount Veeder Oak Knoll District Yountville Stags Leap Atlas Peak
Oakville Rutherford Saint Helena Spring Mountain Chiles Valley Howell Mountain Diamond Mountain Calistoga
Appellation
Winery/Vineyard
Address
Atlas Peak
Beauvigne
6795 Washington St., Napa
707.947.7958
beauvigne.com
Oakville
Beaucanon Estate
1006 Monticello Rd., Napa
707.254.1460
beaucanonestate.com
Rutherford
Beaulieu Vineyard
1960 S. St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford
707.967.5233
Spring Mountain
Behrens & Hitchcok
4708 Spring Mountain Rd., St. Helena
707.963.1774
Rutherford
Bell Wine Cellars
6200 Washington St., Yountville
707.944.1673
bellwine.com
Daily 10-4pm
C,Cl, CS, M, PV, PG, PN, R, SB, Sy
St. Helena
Benessere Vineyards
1010 Big Tree Road, St. Helena
707.963.5853
benesserevineyards.com
Daily 10-5pm
CS, M, PG, PN, Sa, Sy, Z
Calistoga
Bennett Lane Winery
3340 Hwy 128, Calistoga
707.942.6684
bennettlane.com
Spring Mountain
Beringer Vineyards
200 Main St., St. Helena
707.963.4812
beringer.com
Atlas Peak
Bialla Vineyards
4088 Atlas Peak Rd., Napa
707.299.3930
Coombsville
Black Cat Vineyard
1352 Fourth Ave., Napa
707.321.0866
Phone
Website / URL
Tasting
Varietals
Daily 11-8pm
CS
By Appt.
CS
bvwines.com
10-5pm
C, CS, G, M, SB, Vi, WD
behrensfamilywinery.com
By Appt.
PS,Sy,CBSB
Daily 10-5:30pm Daily 10-5pm By Appt.
blackcatvineyard.com
C,CS,M,SB,Sy C, CS, M, PN, SB, White Zin CS
By Appt.
Cs, Sy
10-5pm
C,Ch,CS,CBSB, PG,R,SB,Z
By Appt.
CS, R, SB
Daily 10:30-4pm
C, PN, WD
Oak Knoll
Black Stallion Winery
4089 Silverado Trail, Napa
707.227.3250
blackstallionwinery.com
St. Helena
Boeschen Vineyards
3242 Silverado Trail, St. Helena
707.963.3674
boeschenvineyards.com
Los Carneros
Bouschaine
1075 Buchli Station Rd., Napa
707.252.9065
bouchaine.com
Coombsville
Bourassa Vineyards
190 Camino Oruga, Ste. 5, Napa 1 Executive Way S., Napa
707.254.4922
bourassavineyards.com
By Appt.
C,CS,CF,M,CBSB
Oak Knoll
Boyd Family
4042 Big Ranch Rd., Napa
707.254.7353
boydwine.com
By Appt.
CF, CS, CBSB, M, Z
Howell Mountain
Bravante Vineyards
300 Stone Ridge Rd., Angwin
707.965.2552
bravantewine.com
By Appt.
CBSB,CF,CS, M,SB
St. Helena
Bremer Family
975 Deer Park Road, St. Helena
707.963.5411
Stags Leap
Brookdale
4006 Silverado Trail, Napa
707.258.1454
brookdalewine.com
By Appt.
CS
Howell Mountain
Buehler
820 Greenfield Road, St. Helena
707.963.2155
buehlervineyards.com
By Appt.
CS, Z
St. Helena
Burgess Cellars
1108 Deer Park Rd., St. Helena
707.963.4766
burgesscellars.com
By Appt.
CS,Gr,M,PS,Sy
Howell Mountain
Cade Winery
360 Howell Mountain Rd. S., Angwin
707.965.2746
cadewinery.com
Sprng Mountain
Cain
3800 Langtry Rd., St. Helena
707.963.1616
cainfive.com
By Appt.
CS, CBSB
Rutherford
Cakebread Cellars
8300 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford
707.963.5221
cakebread.com
By Appt.
C,CR,CSR,Sy,Z
St. Helena
Calafia Cellars
629 Fulton Lane, St. Helena
707.963.0114
calafiacellars.com
By Appt.
CS, CBSB
Calistoga
Calistoga Cellars
1007 Washington Ave., Calistoga
707.942.7422
calistogacellars.com
By Appt.
C, CS, P, SB, Z
Oakville
Cardinale Estate
7600 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville
707.948.2643
cardinale.com
By Appt.
CBSB,CS,CF,M
St. Helena
Casa Nuestra Winery/Vineyard
2451 Silverado Trail N., St. Helena
707.963.5783
casanuestra.com
By Appt.
CF
Diamond Mountain
Castello di Amorosa
4045 N. St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga
707.967.6272
castellodiamorosa.com
Rutherford
Caymus Vineyards
8700 Conn Creek Rd., Rutherford
707-967-3010
caymus.com
Los Carneros
Ceja Vineyards
1248 1st St., Napa
707.226.6445
cejavineyards.com
Stags Leap
Celani Family
2230 Big Ranch Road, Napa
707.255.5645
celaniwines.com
By Appt.
C, CS, M
Napa Valley
Chappellet
1581 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena
707.963.7136
chappellet.com
By Appt.
CS
St. Helena + 3
Charles Krug
2800 Main St., St. Helena
707-967.2229
charleskrug.com
Daily 10:30-5pm
Mt. Veeder
Charter Oak
831 Charter Oak Ave., St. Helena
707.963.2298
charteroakwine.com
By Appt.
PS, Z
St. Helena
Chase Cellars
2252 Sulfur Spring Ave., St. Helena
707-963.1284
chasecellars.com
By Appt.
CS,PS,SB,Z
St. Helena
Chateau Boswell
3468 Silverado Trail, St. Helena
707.963.5472
chateauboswellwinery.com
By Appt.
Calistoga
Chateau Montelena
1429 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga
707.942.5105
montelena.com
Stags Leap
Chimney Rock Winery / Terlato Family
5350 Silverado Trail, Napa
707.257.2641
chimneyrock.com
St. Helena
Clif Bar Family Wines
1312 Vidovich Ave., St. Helena
707.968.0625
cliffamilywinery.com
Stags Leap
Cliff Lede Vineyards
1473 Yountville Cross Road,Yountville
707.944.8642
cliffledevineyards.com
Stags Leap
Clos du Val
5330 Silverado Trail, Napa
707.261.5200
closduval.com
Daily 10-5pm
C,CS,M,PN,SB,Sem
Calistoga
Clos Pegase
1060 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga
707.942.4981
clospegase.com
Daily 10:30-5
C,CS,M,PN,SB
Rutherford
Conn Creek Winery
8711 Silverado Trail, St. Helena
707.963.5133
conncreek.com
S-F 11-4pm Sa 11-5pm
By appt.
Daily 10-4pm
Daily 9:30-6pm By Appt. Th-Sa 11-9pm Su-We 11-6pm
Daily 9:30-4
CS,SB
C,G,M,PG,PN CS,Z C,CS,M,PN,SB,Sy
C, CBSB, CS,M,SB,PN,
C, CS C,CS,PS,PS,SB,Z
10-5pm
CS
By Appt.
CS, G, Gr, R, SB, Z
Daily 10-4pm
Cl,CS,SB
CS,CF,SB
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Appellation
Winery/Vineyard
Address
Diamond Mountain
Constant Wine & Diamond Mountain Vineyard
Website / URL
Tasting
Varietals
2121 Diamond Mountain Rd., Calistoga
707-942-0707
constantwine.com
By Appt.
CBSB,CS,CF,M,Sy
St. Helena
Continuum Estate
St. Helena
1677 Sage Canon Rd., St. Helena
707.944.8100
continuumestate.com
By Appt.
CS
Corison Winery
987 S. St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena
707.963.0826
corison.com
By Appt.
CBSB,CF,CS,Sy
Howell Mountain
Cornerstone Cellars
6505 Washington St., #C, Yountville
707.945.0388
cornerstonecellars.com
St. Helena
Covenant
1241 Adams St., St. Helena
707.963.3887
covenantwines.com
Calistoga
Cuvaison Estate Winery
4550 Silverado Trail N., Calistoga
707.942.2468
cuvaison.com
Los Carneros
Cuvasion Estate Winery
1221 Duhig Rd., Napa
707.942.2455
Cuvasion.com
By Appt.
Oak Knoll +2
Darioush Winery
4240 Silverado Trail
707.257.2345
darioush.com
Daily 10:30-5pm
St. Helena
David Arthur Vineyards
210 Long Ranch Rd., St. Helena
707.963.5190
davidarthur.com
By Appt.
C,CS,M,SB
St. Helena
David Fulton
825 Fulton Lane, St. Helena
707.967.0719
davidfultonwinery.com
By Appt.
PS
Rutherford
Del Bondio Wine Company
1333 Bella Oaks Lane, Rutherford
707.963.2805
delbondio.com
By Appt.
Certified Organic C, CS, Sy
St. Helena
Del Dotto Caves
1055 Atlas Peak Rd., Napa (Cave) 1445 St. Helena Hwy So., St. Helena
707.963.2134
deldottovineyards.com
By Appt.
C,CS,M,PN,P,PS
Calistoga
Delectus Winery
908 C Enterprise Way, Napa
707.255.1252
delectuswinery.com
By Appt.
CF,CS,M,PS,Sy
Los Carneros
Domaine Carneros
1240 Duhig Road., Napa
707.257.0101
domainecarneros.com
Daily 10-6pm
Yountville
Domaine Chandon
1 California Drive, Yountville
707.944.2280
chandon.com
Daily 10-6pm
Spring Mountain
Domaine Charbay
4001 Spring Mt. Rd, St. Helena
707.963.9327
charbay.com
By Appt.
St. Helena
Duckhorn
1000 Lodi Lane, St. Helena
707.963.7108
duckhorn.com
Calistoga
Dutch Henry
4310 Silverado Trail, Calistoga
707.942.5771
dutchhenry.com
Daily 10-4:30
Howell Mountain
Eagle’s Trace
680 Rossi Road., St. Helena
707.963.4665
eaglestrace.com
By Appt.
M, PN, CS
Spring Mountain
Eeden Vineyards
3505 Spring Mountain Rd., St. Helena
707.942.4274
eedenwines.com
By Appt.
CS, PS
St. Helena
Ehlers Estate
3222 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena
707.963.5972
ehlersestate.com
By Appt.
CF, CS, M, PV, R, SB
Rutherford
Elizabeth Spencer Winery
1165 Rutherford Rd., Rutherford
707.963.6067
elizabethspencerwines.com
Rutherford
Elyse Wine Cellars
2100 Hoffman Lane, Napa
707.944.2900
elysewinery.com
Calistoga
Envy Wines
1170 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga
707.942.4670
envywines.com
Daily 10-4:30pm
Los Carneros
Etude
1250 Cuttings Wharf Road, Napa
707.257.5300
etudewines.com
Daily 10-4:30pm
CS, M, PN
Sonoma Coast
Failla Winery
3530 Silverado Trail, St. Helena
707.963.0530
faillawines.com
By Appt.
C, PN, Vi
Oakville
Far Niente
1350 Acacia Dr., Oakville
707.944.2861
farniente.com
By Appt.
C, CS
Coombsville
Farella
2222 3rd Ave., #3, Napa
707.254.9489
faillawines.com
By Appt.
CS, M, SB, Sy
Rutherford +2
Fleury Winery
950 Galleron Road Rutherford
707.967.8333
fleurywinery.com
By Appt.
C,CS,PN,Z
Rutherford
Flora Springs Winery
677 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena
707.967.8032
florasprings.com
Daily 10-5pm
C,CS,M,SB
Sonoma AVAs
Folie a Deux
7481 St. Helena Hwy., Oakville
707.944.2565
folieadeux.com
Daily 10-6pm
Mt. Veeder
Fontanella Family Winery
1721 Patrick Road, Napa
707.252.1017
fontanellawinery.com
St. Helena
Forman Vineyards
1501 Big Rock Road, St. Helena
707.963.3900
formanvineyard.com
Rutherford
Franciscan
1178 Galleron Rd., St. Helena
707.967.3830
franciscan.com
Daily 10-5pm
Rutherford
Frank Family Vineyards
1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga
707.942.0859
frankfamilyvineyards.com
Daily 10-5pm
Coombsville
Frazier Winery
70 Rapp Lane, Napa
707.255.3444
frazierwinery.com
Rutherford
Freemark Abbey
3022 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena
707.302.3721
freemarkabbey.com
Daily 10-5pm
Rutherford
Frog’s Leap Winery
8815 Conn Creek Road Rutherford
707.963.4704
frogsleap.com
Daily 10-4pm
C,CS,PS,SB,Z
St. Helena
G Cook
264 N Fork Crystal Springs, St. Helena
707.963.7760
cookwinery.com
By Appt.
CS, M, Z, Gr
Oakville
Gargiulo
575 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville
707.944.2770
gargiulovineyards.com
By Appt.
CS
Coombsville
Ghost Horse
680 Rossi Rd., St. Helena
707.738.4332
ghosthorseworld.com
By Appt.
CS
Diamond Mountain
Girard Winery
6795 Washington St., Yountville
707.968.9297
girardwinery.com
Mt. Veeder
Godspeed
3655 Mt. Veeder Rd., Napa
707.254.7766
godspeedvineyards.webs.com
Yountville
Goosecross Cellars
1119 State Lane, Yountville
707.944.1986
goosecross.com
Rutherford
Grgich Hills Estate
1829 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford
707.963.2784
grgich.com
Yountville
Groezinger Wine Merchants
6484 Washington St., Yountville
707.944.2331
groezingers.com
Oakville
Groth Vineyards & Winery
750 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville
707.944.0290
grothwines.com
Chiles Valley
Gustavo Thrace Winery
1021 McKinstry St., Napa
707.257.6790
gustavothrace.com
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Phone
Daily 10-6pm By Appt. Daily 10-5pm
Daily 10-4:30pm
C, CF, CS, PG, PN, Ri, SB, Sy C, CS, SB C,CS,PN,Sy,P CS,PN,SB,Sy,Z C,CS,CF,M,Sy,Vi
M, PN, SpW, SpW C,CF,CS,P,WD CF, CS, M, PV, SB, CS, CBSB, DF, PN, PS, Sy, Z
Daily 10-6pm
C,CS,M,PN,R,Sy
By Appt.
C,CS,GR,PS,Sy,Z CS,CBSB,,M,PS,RD,WD
C, CS, M, PN, Z
By Appt.
C, CS, Z
By Appt.
C, CS
By Appt.
Daily 11-7pm By Appt. Daily 10-4:30pm Daily 9:30-4:30 M-Sa 10-6pm By Appt. Daily 11-Close
C, CS, CBSB, M, SB C, CS, P, PN, Sa,Z C, CF, CS, M, PV C, CS, M, PS, SB, Sy, Vi
CBSB, C, CS, PS, SB, Z C, CS C, CS, CF, PG, PN, SB, Sy C, CS, Fume Blanc, M, Z C,CS,M,PN,Sy,Z C,CS,SB Ba, --C, CS, M, PN, PS, R, Sy
Appellation
Winery/Vineyard
Address
Oak Knoll
Hagafen Cellars
4160 Silverado Trail, Napa
707.252.0781
hagafen.com
St. Helena
Hall Winery
401 St. Helena Hwy, So., St. Helena
707.967.2626
hallwines.com
Calistoga
Hans Fahden Vineyards
4855 Petrified Forest Rd., Calistoga
707.942.6760
Calistoga
Harris Estate
225 Franz Valley School Rd., Calistoga
Stags Leap
Hartwell Vineyards
5795 Silverado Trail, Napa
Stags Leap
HdV
588 Trancas St., Napa
St. Helena
Heitz Wine Cellars
Calistoga
Helena View Johston
Stags Leap
Phone
Website / URL
Tasting Daily 11-4pm
Varietals CF, CS,M,Ri,SB,Sy
Daily 10-5:30pm
CS
hansfahden.com
By Appt.
CS
707.942.1513
harrisestatevineyards.com
By Appt.
CS
707.255.4269
hartwellvineyards.com
By Appt.
CS,SB
707.251.9121
hdvwines.com
By Appt.
436 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena
707.963.3542
heitzcellar.com
Daily 11-4:30
C,CS,CB,Gri, Z
3500 Hwy 128, Calistoga
707.942.4956
helenaview.com
By Appt.
CF, CS, M, CBSB
Hendry
3104 Redwood Rd., Napa
707.226.8320
hendrywines.com
By Appt.
CS, PG, R, Z
Mt. Veeder
Hess Collection Winery
4411 Redwood R., Napa
707.255.1144
hesscollection.com
Yountville
Hill Family Estate
6512 Washington St., Yountville
707.944.9580
hillfamilyestate.com
Rutherford
Honig Vineyard & Winery
850 Rutherford Rd., Rutherford
707.963.5618
honigwine.com
Yountville
hope & grace
6540 Washington St., Yountville
707.944.2500
hopeandgracewines.com
Yountville
Hopper Creek
6204 Washington St., Yountville
707.944.2139
hoppercreek.com
Rutherford
Inglenook Estates
1991 St Helena Hwy, Rutherford
707.968.1161
inglenook.com
Stags Leap
James Cole
5014 Silverado Trail, Napa
707.251.9905
jamescolewinery.com
By Appt.
C, CS, Mal, PV, Ri, Z
Los Carneros
Jarvis Winery
2970 Monticello Rd, Napa
707.255.5280
jarviswines.com
By Appt.
C, CS, CF, M, PV, T
Calistoga
JAX
3468 Hwy 128, Calistoga
415.699.2293
jaxvineyards.com
By Appt.
CF, CS, M
Yountville
Jessup Cellars
6740 Washington St., Yountville
707.944.8523
jessupcellars.com
Daily 10-6pm
Los Carneros
Jocelyn Lonen Winery
5055 Solano Ave., #G, Napa
707.257.2821
lonenwinery.com
By Appt.
Oak Knoll
John Anthony Tasting Lounge
1440 First St., Napa
707.265.7711
johnanthonyvineyards.com
St. Helena
Joseph Phelps
200 Tap Lin Road, St. Helena
707.963.2745
josephphelps.com
By Appt.
C, SBSB, CS, PN, Sy, Vi
Oak Knoll
Judd’s Hill
2332 Silverado Trail, Napa
707.255.2332
juddshill.com
By Appt.
C, PN, PS, R, SB, Z Varies
Daily 10-5:30pm Daily 10-6pm By Appt. 10:30-5:30 By Appt. Daily 10-5pm
10-Midnight
C, Sy
C, CS C, CS, M, PN, SB, Sy CS, SB C, CS, PN, Mal, Ri, SB C, CS, M, SB, Z CF, CS, M, Sy
C, CS, CF, PN, P, PS, Z C, CS, CBSB, Z SB , Sy, CS
Retail
JV Wine & Spirits
301 First St., Napa
707.253.2624
jvwine.com
Fr 5-7pm Sa 1-6pm
Yountville
Kapcsandy Family Winery
1001 State Lane, Yountville
707.948.3103
kapcsandywines.com
By Appt.
CS, M
Spring Mountain
Keenan Winery
3660 Spring Mountain Rd., St. Helena
707.963.9177
keenanwinery.com
By Appt
C, CS, M, Sy
Yountville
Keever
26 Vineyard View Drive, Yountville
707.944.0910
keevervineyards.com
By Appt.
CS
St. Helena
Kelham
360 Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena
707.963.2000
kelhamvineyards.com
By Appt.
Calistoga
Kenefick Ranch
1371 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga
707.942.1004
kenefickranch.com
St. Helena
Kent Rasmussen Winery
1001 Silverado Trail, St. Helena
707.963.5667
kentrasmussenwinery.com
By Appt.
M, PN
Atlas Peak
Kenzo Estates
3200 Monticello Rd., Napa
707.254.7572
kenzoestate.com
By Appt.
CBSB, SB
Howell Mountain
Kuleto Estate Family Vineyards
2470 Sage Canyon Rd., St. Helena
707.963.9750
kuletoestate.com
By Appt.
C,CS,R
Howell Mountain
Ladera Vineyards
150 White Cottage Road, Angwin
707.965.2445
laderavineyards.com
By Appt.
PN
Oak Knoll
Laird Family Estate
5055 Solano Ave., Napa
707.257.0360
lairdfamilyestate.com
Calistoga
Larkmead Vineyards
1100 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga
707.942.0167
larkmead.com
By Appt.
Calistoga
Lava Vine Winery
965 Silverado Trail, Calistoga
707.942.9500
lavavine.com
Dailly 10-5pm
Mt. Veeder
Lokoya
7600 St. Helena Hwy., Oakville
707.948.1968
lokoya.com
Rutherford
Long Meadow Ranch Winery
738 Main St., St. Helena
707.963.4555
longmeadowranch.com
St. Helena
Long Vineyards
1535 Sage Canyon Rd., St. Helena
707.963.2496
longvineyards.com
St. Helena
Louis M. Martini
254 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena
707.968.3662
louismartini.com
Wine Varietals Legend
Ba Barbera C Chardonnay Ca Carignane Car Carmenere CBSB California Bordeaux Style Blend CF Cabernet Franc Ch Charbono ChB Chenin Blanc Ci Cinsault CRSB California Rhone Style Blend CTSB California Tuscan Style Blend CS Cabernet Sauvignon Do Dolcetto
FB Fume Blanc G Gewurztraminer Gr Grenache Gri Grignolino M Merlot Mal Malbec Mar Marsanne N Nebbiolo PB Pinot Blanc PG Pinot Gris-Grigio
PN Pinot Noir PS Petite Sirah PV Petite Verdot P Port Pr Primitivo RD Red Dessert Wine Ri Riesling R Rose RB Rhone Blend S Semillon
Sa Sangiovese SB Sauvignon Blanc SpW Sparkling Wine Sy Syrah-Shiraz T Tempranillo Vi Viognier WD White Dessert Wine WZ White Zinfandel Z Zinfandel
Th-Mo 11-5pm
Daily 10-5pm
By Appt. Daily 11-6pm By Appt. Daily 10-6pm
C, CS, SB, M, PN, R, CBSB, CF, SB
C, CS, M, PG, PN, SB, CBSB CS Rh, CRSB CS CBSB,CS,CS,SB CS CS, Mer, P, PS, R
Appellation Legend Los Carneros Coombsville Wild Horse Valley Mount Veeder Oak Knoll District Yountville Stags Leap Atlas Peak
Oakville Rutherford Saint Helena Spring Mountain Chiles Valley Howell Mountain Diamond Mountain Calistoga
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Winery/Vineyard
Address
Stags Leap
Luna Vineyards
2921 Silverado Trail, Napa
Phone 707.255.5862
Tasting
Varietals
lunavineyards.com
Website / URL
Daily 10-5pm
CS, M, PG, S Collective C,CS,Do, G,M,PG,R
Collective
Maisonry Napa Valley
6711 Washington St., Yountville
707.944.0889
maisonry.com
Su-Th 10-7pm Fr-Sa 10-10pm
Los Carneros
Madonna Estates
5400 Old Sonoma Rd., Napa
707.255.5585
madonnaestate.com
Daily 10-5pm
Calistoga
Madrigal Vineyards
2718 N. St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga
707-.942.8619
madrigalvineyards.com
By Appt.
CS, M, PS,SB
Coombsville
Marita’s Vineyard
2055 N Avenue, Napa
707.259.5313
maritasvineyard.com
By Appt.
CS
St. Helena
Markham Vineyards
2812 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena
707.963,5292
markhamvineyards.com
St. Helena
Marston Family Vineyard
3600 White Sulfur Springs Rd., St. Helena
707.963.8490
marstonfamilyvineyard.com
Oak Knoll
Mason Cellars
714 1st Street, Napa
707.255.0658
masoncellars.com
Mt. Veeder
Mayacamas Vineyards
1155 Lokoya Rd., Napa
707.224.4030
mayacamas.com
By Appt.
C, CS, PN, SB
Los Carneros
McKenzie-Mueller Winery
2530 Las Amigas Rd., Napa
707.252.0168
mcKenziemueller.com
By Appt.
C, C, CS, CF, M, Mal, PN, R
St. Helena
Merryvale
1000 Main St., St. Helena
707.963.7777
merryvale.com
Atlas Peak
Michael Mondavi
1285 Dealy Lane, Napa
707.256.2757
michaelmondavifamilyestate.com
Napa Valley
Michael-Scott Wines
2933 Brookwood Dr., Napa
707.226.1622
premierwinebrokers.com
By appt.
Rutherford
Midsummer Cellars
771 Sage Canyon Rd., Rutherford
707.967.0432
midsummercellars.com
By Appt.
St. Helena
Milat Vineyards
1091 St. Helena Hwy. So., St. Helena
707.963.0758
milat.com
Daily 10-5:30
Oakville
Miner Family Vineyards
7850 Silverado Trail, Oakville
707.944.9500
minerwines.com
Daily 11-5pm
St. Helena
Modus Operandi
45 Enterprise Ct., Napa
530.219.6199
moduswines.com
By Appt.
Oak Knoll
Monticello Vineyards Corley Family Napa Valley
4242 Big Ranch Rd., Napa
707.253.2802
corleyfamilynapavalley.com
Chiles Valley
Morlet
818 Chiles Ave., St. Helena
707.967.8690
morletwines.com
Atlas Peak
Moss Creek Winery
6015 Steele Canyon Rd., Napa
707.252.1295
mosscreekwinery.com
Rutherford
Mumm Napa
8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford
707.967.7700
mummnapa.com
Daily 10-5pm
SpW
Mt. Veeder
Napa Cellars
7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville
707 944.2565
napacellars.com
Daily 10-6pm
C, CS, M, PN, Z
Oakville
Napa Wine Company
7830-40 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville
707.944.1710
trnapawineco.com
Daily 10-4:30pm
Howell Mountain
Neal Family Vineyards
716 Liparita Rd, Angwin
707.965.2800
nealvineyards.com
By Appt.
CS,PS,SB,Z
Spring Mountain
Newton Vineyard
2555 Madrona Ave., St. Helena
707.963.9000
newtonvineyard.com
By Appt.
C,CS,M
Spring Mountain
Neyers Vineyards
2153 Sage Canyon Rd., St. Helena
707.963.8840
neyersvineyards.com
By Appt.
C,CS,M,Sy,Z
St. Helena
Nichelini Winery
2950 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena
707. 963.0717
nicheliniwinery.com
Sa-Su 10am-5pm
M, PS, SB, R
Oakville
Nickel & Nickel Vineyards
8164 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville
707.967.9600
nickelandnickel.com
By Appt.
C,CS,M,Sy. Z
St. Helena
Nord Estate Wines
1326 Hillview Lane, Napa
707. 945.1094
nordvineyards.com
By Appt.
Oakville
Oakville Ranch Vineyards
7781 Silverado Trail, Napa
707.944.9665
oakvilleranch.com
By Appt.
C,CF,CS
Yountville
O’Brien Estate
1200 Orchard Ave, Napa
707. 252.8463
obrienestate.com
By Appt.
C, CBSB, M
Coomsville
Olabisi
974 Franklin St, Napa
707.257.7477
olabisiwines.com
Daily 12-5:30pm
C, PS, Sy, Z
Su-Th 10-5:30 Fri-Sa 10-8pm
Daily 11-5pm
M
By Appt.
CS
Th-Mo 11-5:30pm
Daily 10-6:30pm Daily 11-5pm
Daily 10-4:30pm
CS, PG, SB
C, CS, PN CS CS,Z CS CS,CH,Z CS, M, PN, PS, Sa CS, R, SB C, CS, CF, M, SpW, Sy
By Appt.
C, CS, PN
By Appt.
CS,M,PS,SB,Z
C,CS,M,PN,SB
Calistoga
OnThEdge / Vermeil Wines
1255 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga
877.668.4334
vermeilwines.com
Oakville
Opus One Winery
7900 St. Helena Hwy., Oakville
707.944.9442
opuswinery.com
St. Helena
Orin Swift Cellars
1352 Main St, St. Helena
707.967.9179
orinswift.com
Collective
Oxbow Wine Merchant
610 First St., Napa
707.257.5200
oxbowwinemerchant.com
Daily 10-close
Various Local Wineries
Yountville
Page Wine Cellars
520 California Blvd. #20, Napa 6505 Washington St, Yountville
707.266.4101 707.255.4665
pagewinecellars.com
Daily 10-6pm By Appt
R
Paloma
4013 Spring Mountain Rd., St. Helena
707.963.7504
palomavineyard.com
By Appt.
Wine Varietals Legend
Ba Barbera C Chardonnay Ca Carignane Car Carmenere CBSB California Bordeaux Style Blend CF Cabernet Franc Ch Charbono ChB Chenin Blanc Ci Cinsault CRSB California Rhone Style Blend CTSB California Tuscan Style Blend CS Cabernet Sauvignon Do Dolcetto
FB Fume Blanc G Gewurztraminer Gr Grenache Gri Grignolino M Merlot Mal Malbec Mar Marsanne N Nebbiolo PB Pinot Blanc PG Pinot Gris-Grigio
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PN Pinot Noir PS Petite Sirah PV Petite Verdot P Port Pr Primitivo RD Red Dessert Wine Ri Riesling R Rose RB Rhone Blend S Semillon
Sa Sangiovese SB Sauvignon Blanc SpW Sparkling Wine Sy Syrah-Shiraz T Tempranillo Vi Viognier WD White Dessert Wine WZ White Zinfandel Z Zinfandel
By Appt. By Appt.
CH, CF, PS, SB, Sy, Zy, Sem CBSB CBSB
M, Sy
Appellation Legend Los Carneros Coombsville Wild Horse Valley Mount Veeder Oak Knoll District Yountville Stags Leap Atlas Peak
Oakville Rutherford Saint Helena Spring Mountain Chiles Valley Howell Mountain Diamond Mountain Calistoga
Appellation
Winery/Vineyard
Address
Website / URL
Tasting
Varietals
Spring Mountain
Palmaz Vineyards
4029 Hagen Rd., Napa
707.226.5587
palmazvineyards.com
By Appt.
C, CS, Ri
Calistoga
Paoletti Estates Winery
4501 Silverado Trail, Calistoga
707.942.0689
paolettivineyards.com
By Appt.
C,CF,CS,CBCB, M,Mal,PV,Sa
Oakville
Paradigm Winery
1277 Dwyer Rd., Oakville
707.944.1683
paradigmwinery.com
By Appt.
cf,cs,m,r,z
Howell Mountain
Paraduxx
7257 Silveraso Trail, Yountville
707.945.0890
paraduxx.com
By Appt.
CBSB
Los Carneros
Patz and Hall Wine Co.
851 Napa Valley Corporate Way, Napa
707.265.7700
patzhall.com
We-Su 10-4pm
C,PN
Spring Mountain
Peacock Family
3100 Spring Mountain Rd., St. Helena
707.967.0770
Rutherford
Peju Province
8466 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford
800.446.7358
peju.com
Atlas Peak
Phoenix
3175 Dry Creek Rd., Napa
877.374.6364
phoenixranchwines.com
By Appt.
Rutherford
Pina Cellars
8060 Silverado Trail, Rutherford
707.738.9328
pinanapavalley.com
By Appt.
Stags Leap +3
Pine Ridge Vineyards
5901 Silverado Trail, Napa
800.575.9777
pineridgevineyards.com
Daily 10:30-4:30
Oakville
PlumpJack Winery
620 Oakville Cross Rd., Napa
707.954.1200
plumpjackwinery.com
Daily 10-4pm
Chiles Valley
Pope Valley Winery
6613 Pope Valley Rd, Pope Valley
707.965.1246
popevalleywinery.com
By Appt.
St. Helena
Prager Winery & Portworks
1281 Lewelling Lane, St. Helena
707.963.7678
pragerport.com
Daily 10:30-4:30
Spring Mountain
Pride Mountain Vineyards
4026 Spring Mt. Rd., St. Helena
707.963.4949
pridewines.com
By Appt.
Rutherford
Provenance Vineyards
1695 St. Helena Hwy So., Rutherford
707.968.3633
provenancevineyards.com
Rutherford
Quintessa
1601 Silverado Trail, St. Helena
707.967.1601
quintessa.com
By Appt.
CF,CS,PV,Car
Stags Leap
Quixote Winery
6126 Silverado Trail, Napa
707.944.2659
quixotewinery.com
By Appt.
CS,PS
Rutherford
Raymond Vineyards
849 Zinfandel Ln, Saint Helena
707.963.6929
raymondvineyards.com
Stags Leap
Razi
3106 Silverado Trail, Napa
707.224.4299
raziwinery.com
Los Carneros
Reid Family Wines
1020 Borette Lane, Napa
707.252.4523
reidfamilyvineyards.com
Stags Leap
Regusci Winery
5584 Silverado Trail, Napa
707.254.0403
regusciwinery.com
St. Helena
Revana Family
2930 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena
707.967.8814
revanawine.com
By Appt.
CS
Diamond Mtn.
Reverie Winery
1520 Diamond Mountain Rd., Calistoga
707.942.6800
reveriewine.com
By Appt.
CF, CS
Oak Knoll District
Reynolds Family Winery
3266 Silverado Trail, Napa
707.258.2558
reynoldsfamilywinery.com
By Appt.
C, CS, CBSB, M, PN
Spring Mountain
Ritchie Creek
4024 Spring Mtn Rd, St. Helena
707.963.4661
ritchiecreek.com
By Appt.
PN, CS
Calistoga
Rios Wine Company
1307A Lincoln Ave., Calistoga
707.942.1376
rioswine.com
Los Carneros
Road 31 Wine Co.
230 Pickwick Dr., Napa
707.649.1200
road31.com
By Appt.
PN
Oak Knoll
Robert Biale Vineyards
4038 Big Ranch Rd., Napa
707.257.7555
robertbialevineyards.com
By Appt.
C,CS,M,Z
Howell Mountain
Robert Craig Winery
625 Imperial Way, Napa
707.252.2250
robertcraigwine.com
By Appt.
C,CS,Z
Oakville
Robert Mondavi Winery
7801 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville
707.968.2001
robertmondavi.com
Daily 10-5pm
Los Carneros
Robert Sinskey Vineyards
6320 Silverado Trail, Yountville
707.944.9090
robertsinskey.com
Stags Leap
Robinson Family Vineyards
5880 Silverado Trail, Napa
707.944.8004
robinsonfamilyvineyards.com
Coombsville
Rocca Family Vineyard
129 Devlin Rd., Napa
707.257.8467
roccawines.com
Los Carneros
Rombauer Vineyards
3522 Silverado Trail, St. Helena
707.963.5170
rombauer.com
Rutherford
Round Pond
877 Rutherford Crossroad, Rutherford
707.302.2572
roundpond.com
By Appt.
CS
Oakville
Rudd Oakville Estate
500 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville
707.944.8577
ruddwines.com
By Appt.
CS,CF,M,Mal
St. Helena
Rustin Family Vineyards
2798 Spring St., St. Helena
707.967.8025
rustonvines.com
By Appt.
CF, CS
Chiles Valley
Rust Ridge Winery
2910 Lower Chiles Valley Rd., St. Helena
707.965.9353
rustridge.com
By Appt.
C, CS, CBSB, PS, SB, Z
Rutherford
Rutherford Grove
1673 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherord
707.963.0544
rutherfordgrove.com
Rutherford
Rutherford Hill Winery
1680 Silverado Trail, St. Helena
707.968.3200
rutherfordhill.com
Rutherford
Rutherford Ranch Winery
200 Rutherford Hill Rd., Ruthreford
707.968.3200
rutherfordwine.com
Oakville
Saddleback Cellars
7802 Money Rd., Oakville
707.944.1305
saddlebackcellars.com
By Appt.
CS,G,M,PG,Vi,Z
Los Carneros
Saintsbury
1500 Los Carneros Hwy, Napa
707.252.0592
saintsbury.com
By Appt.
C,PN
St. Helena
Salvestrin Vineyard
397 Main St., St. Helena
707.963.5105
salvestrinwinery.com
By Appt.
CBSB,CS,PS,Sa,SB
Rutherford
Sawyer Cellars
8350 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford
800.818.2252
sawyercellars.com
By Appt.
CS,M,PV,SB,Sy
St. Helena
Schoolhouse Vineyards
3549 Langtry Rd., St. Helena
707.963.4240
schoolhousevineyard.com
By Appt.
C, PN, Sy, Z
Calistoga
Schramsberg
1400 Schramsberg Rd., Calistoga
707.942.4558
schramsberg.com
By Appt.
SpW
Spring Mountain
Schweiger Vineyards
4015 Spring Mtn Rd., St. Helena
707.963.4882
schweigervineyards.com
By Appt.
CS
St. Helena
Seavey Vineyard
1310 Conn Valley Rd., St. Helena
707.963.8339
seaveyvineyard.com
By Appt.
C, M, CS
Phone
By Appt. Daily 10-6pm
Daily 10:30-5:30
C,CF,CS,M,SB,Sy R, Sy, Vi CS C,CS,CBSB,M,R C,CS,M,Sy CS, R, SB, Z P C,CS,M,Sy,Vi CBSB,CF,CS,M,Mal
Daily 10-4pm
C,CS,M,SB
By Appt.
C, CS, Sy
By Appt.
CBSB, P, Sy, Z
Daily 10-5pm
Daily 10:30-6pm
C,CS,M,Z
C,CS,R,Ri,Z
C,CS,FB, PN
Daily 10-4:30pm
CS,CF,M,PG,PN
By Appt.
CF,CS,M,Mal,Sy
By Appt.
CS,M,Sy
Daily 10-5pm
Daily 10-4:30pm Daily 10-5pm Daily 10-4:30pm
CS, M, Z
CS C, CF, CS, M, Mal, PV, R, Z C, CS, M, PN, SB,Z
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Appellation
Winery/Vineyard
Address
Phone
Website / URL
Rutherford
Sequoia Grove
8338 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford
707.944.2945
sequoiagrove.com
Tasting
Stags Leap
Shafer Vineyards
6154 Silverado Trail, Napa
707.944.2877
shafervineyards.com
By Appt.
C,CS,M,Rh
Spring Mountain
Sherwin Family Vineyards
4060 Spring Mtn Rd., St. Helena
707.963.1154
sherwinfamilyvineyards.com
By Appt.
CS
Oak Knoll
Signorello Estate
4500 Silverado Trail, Napa
707.255.5990
signorelloestate.com
Fri-Su 10-5pm
Stags Leap
Silverado Vineyards
6121 Silverado Trail, Napa
707.257.1770
silveradovineyards.com
Daily 10-5pm
Mt. Veeder
Sky Vineyards
1500 Lokoya Rd., Napa
707.935.1391
skyvineyards.com
By Appt.
R, Sy, Z
Spring Mountain
Smith Madrone
4022 Spring Mountain Rd., St. Helena
707.963.2283
smithmadrone.com
By Appt.
C, CS
Coombsville
Sodaro Estate
24 Blue Oak Lane, Napa
707.975.6689
sodarowines.com
By Appt.
Calistoga
Solovino
1334 Lincoln Ave., #B, Calistoga
707.942.1276
rioswine.com
Chiles Valley
Somerston
6488 Washington St, Yountville 3450 Sage Canyon Rd, St. Helena
707.967.8414
somerstonwineco.com
Coomsville
Spelletich
425 Gateway Rd. West, Napa
707.363.5757
St. Helena
Spottswoode Winery
1902 Madrona Ave., St. Helena
707.963.0134
Spring Mountain
Spring Mt. Vineyard
2805 Spring Mt. Rd., St. Helena
St. Helena
St. Clement
St. Helena
St. Helena Wine Center
St. Helena
Daily 10:30-5
Daily 10:30-Close
Varietals C,CF,CS, G,M,SB
C,CS,M,PN,SB,Sy,Z C,CS,M,Sa, SB,R
CS, Mal C, CS
Daily 10-10pm By Appt.
Gre, PN, Sy, Vi
spellwine.com
By Appt.
C, CS, M, PN, P
spottswoode.com
By Appt.
CS,SB
707.967.4188
springmountainvineyard.com
By Appt.
C,CS,PN,SB,Sy
2867 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena
707.265.5000
stclement.com
1321 Main St., St. Helena
707.963.1313
shwc.com
St. Helena Winery
100 Pratt Ave., St. Helena
707.967.9463
sthelenawinery.com
Rutherford
St. Supery Vineyards/Winery
8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford
707.963.4533
stsupery.com
Rutherford
Staglin Family Vineyard
1570 Bella Oaks Ln Rutherford
707.963.3994
staglinfamily.com
Stags Leap
Stags Leap
5766 Silverado Trail, Napa
866.422.7523
cask23.com
Daily 10-4:30pm
Stags Leap
Stelzner Vineyards
55998 Silverado Trail, Napa
707.252.7272
stelxner.com
Daily 10-4:30pm
Calistoga
Sterling Vineyards
1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga
707.942.3345
sterlingvineyards.com
Daily 10-5pm
Daily 10-5pm
C, CS, SB
Daily By Appt. Daily 10-5pm By Appt.
CS C,CF,CBSB,M Mal,SB,Muskat C,CBSB,CS,Sa C,CS,M,SB CF,CL,CS,M,PN, Pinotage, Claret C,CF,CS,M,Musk,Pr,Ri,Z
Napa Valley
Stonehedge Winery
1009 Clinton St., Napa
800.929.4974
stonehedgewinery.com
Tu-Th 12-6pm Fri-Sat 12-8pm
St. Helena
Stony Hill Vineyard
3331 St. Helena Way, St. Helena
707.963.2636
stonyhillvineyard.com
By Appt.
C, G, Ri
Calistoga
Storybook Mountain
3835 Hwy 128, Calistoga
707.942.5310
storybookwines.com
By Appt.
CS, Vi,Z
Rutherford
Sullivan Vineyards
1090 Galleron Road St. Helena
707. 963.9646
sullivanwine.com
By Appt.
CS,G,Mal,Mus,PN
CBSB,CS,M
Daily 10:30-5:30pm
C,CH,CS, Muskat,PS,Z
By Appt.
CS,P,PS,R,Z
Calistoga
Summers Estate Wine
1171 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga
707.942.5508
summerswinery.com
Howell Mountain
Summit Lake Vineyards
2000 Summit Lake Dr, Angwin
707.965.2488
summitlakevineyards.com
St. Helena
Sutter Home
277 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena
707.963.3104
sutterhome.com
Rutherford
Swanson Vineyards
1271 Manly Lane, Rutherford
707.967.3500
swansonvineyards.com
St. Helena
Tallulah
1043 Vallejo St., Napa
707.843.1823
tallulahwines.com
Oakville
Tamber Bey
1234 Adams St., St. Helena
707.968.5345
tamberbey.com
Su-Th 12-7pm Fr-Sa 12-9pm
Daily 10-5pm
C, CS, CB, G, M, PG
By Appt.
CS, M
By Appt.
C, CS, Sy
Daily 10-6pm
C, CS, M
Collective
Taste at Oxbow
708 First St., Napa
707.265.9600
tasteatoxbow.com
Stags Leap
Taylor Family Wines
5991 Silverado Trail, Napa
707.255.3593
taylorfamilyvineyards.com
By Appt.
C,CF,CS,SB
Calistoga
Teachworth
4451 St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga
707.942.8432
teachworthcabs.com
By Appt.
CS
Calistoga
Tedeschi Family
2779 Gran St., Calistoga
707.337.5526
tedeschifamilywinery.com
By Appt.
PN
Spring Mountain
Terra Valentine
3787 Spring Mountain Rd., St. Helena
707.967.8340
terravalentine.com
By Appt.
CS,PN,Sa,SB
Rutherford
The Terraces
1450 Silverado Trail, Rutherford
707.963.1707
terraceswine.com
By Appt.
CS
Coombsville
Tetra
3105 Silverado Trail, Napa
707.226.8589
tetrawine.com
By Appt.
CF, CS, M, PV
Wine Varietals Legend
Ba Barbera C Chardonnay Ca Carignane Car Carmenere CBSB California Bordeaux Style Blend CF Cabernet Franc Ch Charbono ChB Chenin Blanc Ci Cinsault CRSB California Rhone Style Blend CTSB California Tuscan Style Blend CS Cabernet Sauvignon Do Dolcetto
FB Fume Blanc G Gewurztraminer Gr Grenache Gri Grignolino M Merlot Mal Malbec Mar Marsanne N Nebbiolo PB Pinot Blanc PG Pinot Gris-Grigio
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PN Pinot Noir PS Petite Sirah PV Petite Verdot P Port Pr Primitivo RD Red Dessert Wine Ri Riesling R Rose RB Rhone Blend S Semillon
Sa Sangiovese SB Sauvignon Blanc SpW Sparkling Wine Sy Syrah-Shiraz T Tempranillo Vi Viognier WD White Dessert Wine WZ White Zinfandel Z Zinfandel
Appellation Legend Los Carneros Coombsville Wild Horse Valley Mount Veeder Oak Knoll District Yountville Stags Leap Atlas Peak
Oakville Rutherford Saint Helena Spring Mountain Chiles Valley Howell Mountain Diamond Mountain Calistoga
Appellation
Winery/Vineyard
Address
Website / URL
Tasting
Varietals
Calistoga
Tofanelli Family
1212 Pine St., Calistoga
707.942.6504
tofanelliwine.com
By Appt.
Ch, PS, Z
Calistoga
Tom Eddy Wines
3870 Hwy 128, Calistoga
707.942.4267
tomeddywines.com
By Appt.
CS
Napa
Trahan Winery
974 Franklin St., Napa
707.257.7477
trahanwinery.com
Oak Knoll
Trefethen Vineyards
1160 Oak Knoll Ave., Napa
707.255.7700
trefethen.com
Rutherford
Tres Sabores Winery
1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena
707.967.8027
tressabores.com
St. Helena
Trespass Vineyard
1859 Hillview Place, St. Helena
707.963.0804
trespassvineyard.com
Rutherford
Trinchero Napa Valley
3070 N. St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena
707.963.1160
trincheronapavalley.com
Daily 10-5pm
Los Carneros
Trinitas Cellars
875 Bordeaux Way, Napa
707.251.1956
trinitascellars.com
Daily 11-7pm
Los Carneros
Truchard
3234 Old Sonoma Rd., Napa
707.253.7153
truchardvineyards.com
By Appt.
C,CS,PN,Sy
Coombsville
Tulocay Winery
1426 Coombsville Rd, Napa
707.255.4064
tulocay.com
By Appt.
C, M, Z
Oakville
Turnbull Wine Cellars
8210 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville
707.963.5839
turnbullwines.com
Collective
Twenty Rows
880 Vallejo St., Napa
707.265.7750
twentyrows.com
Calistoga
Twomey Cellars
1183 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga
800.505.4850
twomey.com
Collective
Uncorked at Oxbow
605 1st Street, Napa
707.927.5864
uncorked-at-oxbow.com
Collective
V Madrone
3199 St. Helena Hwy N., St. Helena
877.994.6311
vmadrone.com
Yountville
V Wine Cellars
6525 Washington St., Yountville
707.531.7053
vwinecellar.com
Daily 10-7pm
Various
St. Helena
V. Sattui
1111 White Lane, St. Helena
707.963.7774
vsattui.com
Daily 9-5pm
C, CS, M, Ri, R, Z
Oak Knoll
Van Der Heyden Vineyards
4057 Silverado Trail, Napa
707.257.0130
vanderheydenvineyards.com
By Appt.
Varies
St. Helena
Varozza Vineyards
514 Pratt Ave., St. Helena
707.963.0331
varozzavineyards.com
By Appt.
CS, PS
Calistoga
Venge Vineyards
4708 Silverado Trail, Calistoga
707.942.9100
vengevineyards.com
By Appt.
C,CS,PN,Sy,Z
Yountville
Verismo
6795 Washington St., #C, Yountville
707.944.9463
verismowines.com
Howell Mountain
Viader Vineyards
1120 Deer Park Rd., Deer Park
707.963.3816
viader.com
By Appt.
CBSB,CF,PV,Sy,T
Atlas Peak
Vin Roc
4015 Atlas Peak Road, Napa
707.265.0943
vinrocnapa.com
By Appt.
CS
Calistoga
Vincent Arroyo Winery
2361 Greenwood Ave., Calistoga
707.942.9100
vincentarroyo.com
By Appt.
CS, PS, PS Port
Oakville
Vine Cliff Wines
7400 Silverado Trail, Napa
707.944.1364
vinecliff.com
By Appt.
C,CS
St. Helena
Vineyard 7 & 8
4028 Spring Mountain Rd, St. Helena
707.963.9425
vineyard7and8.com
By Appt.
C, CS
St. Helena
Vineyard 29
2929 St. Helena Way, St. Helena
707.967.5440
vineyard29.com
By Appt.
CS, CF, PN, SB, Z
Collective
Vintners Collective
1245 Main St., Napa
707.255.7105
vintnerscollective.com
Oakville
Viviani Vineyards
2800 Jefferson St., Napa
707.265.1940
viviani.com
By Appt.
CS
Chiles Valley
Volker Eisele Vineyard
3080 Lower Chiles Valley Rd, St. Helena
707.965.9485
volkereiselefamilyestate.com
By Appt.
CF, CS, CBSB, Z
Stag’s Leap
Volta
3108 Silverado Trail, Napa
707.501.4060
voltawine.com
By Appt.
CS
Diamond Mountain
Von Strasser Winery
1510 Diamond Mt. Rd., Calistoga
707.942.0930
vonstrasser.com
By Appt.
CS,Z,GruneVeltliner
Calistoga
W.H. Smith
1307 Lincoln Ave. #B, Calistoga
707.942.1194
whsmithwines.com
Atlas Peak
Whetstone Wine Cellars
1130 Main St., Napa
707.254.0600
whetstonewinecellars.com
St. Helena
Whitehall Lane
1563 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena
707.963.9454
whitehalllane.com
Coombsville
Whitford Cellars
4047 East 3rd Ave., Napa
707.942.0840
whitfordcellars.com
By Appt.
C, PN, Sy
By Appt.
CS
Phone
Daily 11-6pm Daily 10-4:30pm
PN, PV C, CS, M, Ri
By Appt.
CS,SB,Z
By Appt.
CF, Z
Daily 10-4:30pm
CF,CS,M,PV,SB C, PN, Z
CF, CS, PS, SB
By Appt.
Varioous
M-Sa 9-5pm Su 11-5pm
M, P, SB
Daily 11-Close
Various
By Appt.
Daily 10-7pm
Daily 11-6pm
Daily 10:30-5:30 By Appt. Daily 10-5:45pm
CS
M
90 varietals
PN C, PN, Vi CS, SB
St. Helena
William Cole Vineyards
2849 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena
707.963.6100
williamcolevineyards. com
Rutherford
William Harrison Vineyard
1443 Silverado Trail S., St. Helena
707.963.8310
whwines.com
Atlas Peak
William Hill Estates
1761 Atlas Peak Road, Napa
707.265.3024
williamhillestate.com
Calistoga
Wine Garage
713 Washington St. Suite B, Calistoga
707.942.5332
winegarage.net
Collective
Wineries of Napa Valley
1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
707.253.9450
Mt. Veeder
Wing Canyon Vineyard
3100 Mt. Veeder Rd., Napa
707.265.8798
wingcanyonvineyard.com
St. Helena
X Winery
1405 Second St., Napa
707.204.9522
xwinery.com
Mt. Veeder
Yates Family
3104 Redwood Rd., Napa
707.226.1800
yatesfamilyvineyard.com
Los Carneros
Young Ridge
945 Lincoln Ave., Napa
707.265.8400
youngridge.com
By Appt.
CS, Z
Calistoga
Zahtilla Vineyards
2250 Lake County Hwy, Calistoga
707.9429251
zahtilavineyards.com
Daily 10-5pm
CS,Z
Rutherford
ZD Wines
8383 Silverado Trail, Rutherford
707.963.5188
zdwines.com
Daily 10-4:30pm
C,CS,PN
Daily 11-5pm By Appt.
C,CS,CF,PN C, Mer
W-Sa 11-6pm
Ca,CS,PS,Sy,Vi,Z
Daily 11-6pm
Various
By Appt. W-M 11-6pm By Appt.
CS C, CBSB, SB CS
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Sonoma County Wine Appellations ROC
KPI
LE
CLOVERDALE
DRY CREEK VALLEY
FORT ROSSSEAVIEW
HEALDSBURG
KNIGHTS VALLEY CHALK HILL
A M
NO
SO
RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
ALEXANDER VALLEY
T
AS
CO
GREEN VALLEY
BODEGA BAY
60,000 acres of land within Sonoma County planted to Winegrapes.
16,000 12,000 acres of land planted to Chardonnay, Sonoma County’s leading variety
acres of land planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County’s leading red variety
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SANTA ROSA
BENNETT VALLEY
PETALUMA
SONOMA MOUNTAIN SONOMA VALLEY
SONOMA
LOS CARNEROS
Pedroncelli Winery Estate Vineyards Photo by Ed St. John (www.facebook.com/stjohnpics)
Directory of Sonoma County Wineries Alphabetical listing of all tasting rooms including their varietals
Names are color coded to match the color on the map (see previous page) indicating appellation. Appellation
Winery/Vineyard
Address
Website / URL
Dry Creek
A. Rafanelli Winery
4685 West Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg
707.433.1385
arafanelliwinery.com
Chalk Hill
Acorn Winery
12040 Old Redwood Hwy., Healdsburg
707.433.6440
acornwinery.com
Sonoma Coast
Adobe Road Winery
1995 S. McDowell Blvd.,Petaluma
707.939.7967
adoberoadwines.com
Daily 11-7pm
C, CF, CS, M, P, PN, PS, SB, Sy, Z
Sonoma Valley
Adobe Road Winery
481 1st St. West, Sonoma
707.939.9099
adoberoadwines.com
Daily 11-7pm
C, CF, CS, M, P, PN, PS, SB, Sy, Z
Green Valley
Adrian Fog Winery
2064 Gravenstein North, Sebastopol
707.431.1174
adrianfog.com
By Appt.
Dry Creek
Alderbrook Winery
2306 Magnolia Dr., Healdsburg
707.433-5987
alderbrook.com
Daily 10am-5pm
Chalk Hill
Albini Family Winery
886 Jensen Lane, Windsor
707.838-9249
albinifamilyvineyards.com
Alexander Valley
Alexander Valley Vineyards
8644 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg
707.433.7209
avvwine.com
Daily 10am-5pm
C, CF, CRSB, CS, G, M, PN, R, Sa, Sy, Vi, Z
Dry Creek
Amista Winery
3320 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.431.9200
amistavineyards.com
Th-Mo 11-4:30pm
C, CS, R, Sy, Z
Dry Creek
Amphora Wines
4791 Dry Creek Rd, Bldg 6, Healdsburg
707.431.7767
amphorawines.com
Daily 11-4:30pm
C, CF, CS, M, Mal, PN, PS, Sa, SB, SY, Z
Los Carneros
Anaba Winery
60 Bonneau Rd., Sonoma
707.996.4188
anabawines.com
Daily 11am-5pm
Sonoma Coast
Annapolis Winery
26055 Soda Springs Rd., Annapolis
707.886.5460
annapoliswinery.com
Alexander Valley
Arbios Cellars/Praxis
Tasting at LOCALS Tasting Room: 21023 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville
707.539.5641
arbioscellars.com
Alexander Valley
Archipel Winery
4611 Thomas Rd., Healdsburg
800.296.1952
archipelwines.com
Russian River Valley
Arista Winery
7015 Westside Rd., Healdsburg
707.473.0606
aristawinery.com
Daily 11am-5pm
Dry Creek
Armida Winery
2201 Westside Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.2222
armida.com
Daily 11am-5pm
C, CS, G, PG, PN, SB, Z
Sonoma Valley
Arrowood Vineyards
14347 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen
707.935.2600
arrowoodvineyards.com
Daily 10-4:30pm
C, CS, RB, Vi
Russian River Valley
Artiste Winery
439 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg
707.433.1920
artistewinery.com
Daily 11-5:30pm
CBSB, CRSB, CTSB
Green Valley
Atascadero Creek Winery
Tasting at Graton Ridge Winery 3561 Gravenstein Hwy No, Sebastopol
707.824.8204
atascaderocreek.com
Fr-Su 10-4:30pm
M, P, PN, R, SB, Sy, Z
Sonoma Valley
Audelssa Estate Winery
13647 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen
707.933.8514
audelssa.com
Fr-Su 11am-5pm
CS, CBSB, CRSB, Sy
Sonoma Valley
B. R. Cohn Winery
15000 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen
800.330.4064
brcohn.com
Daily 10am-5pm
C, CS, M, P, PN, PS, SB, Sy, Z
bwisevineyards.com
We-Mo 11-6pm; Tue 3-6pm
CS
Phone
707.935.1200
Tasting
Varietals
By Appt.
CS, M, Z
By Appt.
CF, Do, Sa, Sy, Z
By Appt.
PN C, Ca, P, PN, PG, SB, Sy, Z M, Z
R, RB, C, Vi, P, PN
Daily 12-5pm
C, CS, G, P, PN, R, SB, Sy, Z
Daily 11am-6pm
CS, M, PN, R, PN, SB, Sy, Vi
By Appt.
CBSB G, PG, PN, Z
Sonoma Valley
B. Wise Vineyards/Trios/Brion
Russian River Valley
Balletto Vineyards
5700 Occidental Rd., Santa Rosa
707.568.2455
ballettovineyards.com
Daily 10am-4pm
C, G, PG, PN, R, Sy, Z
Sonoma Valley
Bartholomew Park Winery
1000 Vineyard Ln., Sonoma
707.939.2274
bartpark.com
Daily 11-4:30pm
CS, M, SB, Sy, Z
Russian River Valley
Battaglini Estate Winery
2948 Piner Rd., Santa Rosa
707.578.4091
battagliniwines.com
Dry Creek
Bella Vineyards
9711 West Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.473.9171
bellawinery.com
Russian River Valley
Benovia Winery
3339 Hartman Rd., Santa Rosa
707.526.4441
benoviawinery.com
Sonoma Valley
Benziger Family Winery
1883 London Ranch Rd., Glen Ellen
707.935.3000
benziger.com
Daily 10am-5pm
C, CS, CSBB, M, P, PN, PS, R, SB, SY, WD, Z
Sonoma Valley
Blackstone Winery
8450 Sonoma Hwy (Hwy 12), Kenwood
707.833.1999
blackstonewinery.com
Daily 10-4:30pm
CBSB, CS, M, Mal, PG, PN, PS, Ri, SB, Sy, Z
Sonoma Valley
Bonneau Wines
23001 Arnold Dr., Sonoma
707.695.2097
bonneauwine.com
Sonoma Valley
Buena Vista Carneros
18000 Old Winery Rd., Sonoma
707.938-1266
buenavistawinery.com
35 E. Napa St., Sonoma
Wine Varietals Legend
Ba Barbera C Chardonnay Ca Carignane Car Carmenere CBSB California Bordeaux Style Blend CF Cabernet Franc Ch Charbono ChB Chenin Blanc Ci Cinsault CRSB California Rhone Style Blend CTSB California Tuscan Style Blend CS Cabernet Sauvignon Do Dolcetto
FB Fume Blanc G Gewurztraminer Gr Grenache Gri Grignolino M Merlot Mal Malbec Mar Marsanne N Nebbiolo PB Pinot Blanc PG Pinot Gris-Grigio
PN Pinot Noir PS Petite Sirah PV Petite Verdot P Port Pr Primitivo RD Red Dessert Wine Ri Riesling R Rose RB Rhone Blend S Semillon
Sa Sangiovese SB Sauvignon Blanc SpW Sparkling Wine Sy Syrah-Shiraz T Tempranillo Vi Viognier WD White Dessert Wine WZ White Zinfandel Z Zinfandel
By Appt Daily 11-4:30pm By Appt
C, PS, Z Ps, R, Sy, Z C, PN, Z
Daily 10-5pm
C, CS, Mal, Mer, Z
Daily 10am-5pm
C, M, PG, PN, Sy
Appellation Legend Alexander Valley Bennett Valley
Rockpile Russian River Valley
Dry Creek Valley
Los Carneros Sonoma Valley
Fort Ross - Seaview Green Valley Knight’s Valley Chalk Hill
Sonoma Coast Sonoma Mountain
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Appellation
Winery/Vineyard
Address
Dry Creek
Camellia Cellars
57 Front St., Healdsburg
Website / URL
Phone 707.433.1290
Tasting
Varietals
camelliacellars.com
Daily 11am-6pm
CS, CTSB, Do, PS, Sa, SB, Sy, Z
Th-Mo 11-6pm; Tu-We 4-6pm
multiple wineries
Sonoma Valley
Cellar Door Tasting Room
1395 Broadway, Sonoma
707.938.4466
sonomacellardoor.com
Alexander Valley
Cellar No. 8 at Asti Winery
26150 Asti Rd., Cloverdale
707.265.5490
cellarno8.com
Daily 10am-5pm
C, CBSB, CS, CSRB, M, PS, R, SB, Z
Sonoma Valley
Cellars of Sonoma
133 Fourth St., Santa Rosa
707.578.1826
cellarsofsonoma.com
Daily 10am - 7pm
multiple wineries
Chalk Hill
Chalk Hill Estate Winery
10300 Chalk Hill Rd., Healdsburg
707.838.4306
chalkhill.com
By Appt Th-Mo 11-6pm Tu-We 4-6pm
C, CBSB, CS, M, PG, S, SB, Sy
Sonoma Valley
Chandelle Winery
1395 Broadway, Sonoma
707.938-5862
chandellewinery.com
Sonoma Valley
Charles Creek Vineyards
483 First St. West, Sonoma
707.935.3848
charlescreek.com
Daily 11am-6pm
C, CBSB, CS, Gr, M, R, Sy
Su-Th 11-6pm; Fr-Sa 11-7pm
C, CF, CS, M, Sy, Z C, CF, CS, M, Sy, Z
C, CBSB, CS, SB, WD
Healdsburg Plaza
Chateau Felice Tasting Room
223 Center Street, Healdsburg
707.431.9010
chateaufelice.com
Chalk Hill
Chateau Felice Winery
10603 Chalk Hill Rd., Healdsburg
707.836.9011
chateaufelice.com
By Appt
Sonoma Valley
Chateau St. Jean Winery
8555 Sonoma Hwy. (Hwy 12), Kenwood
707.833.4134
chateaustjean.com
Daily 10-5pm
Sonoma Valley
Christie Vineyards
9380 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood
707.433.0100
christievineyards.com
Daily 10:30-5pm
C, CF, CS, M, SB, Z
Russian River Valley
Christopher Creek Winery
641 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg
707.433.2001
christophercreek.com
Daily 11am-5pm
C, CS, P, PS, Sy, Vi, Z
Sonoma Valley
Cline Cellars
24737 Arnold Drive (Hwy. 121),Sonoma
707.940.4030
clinecellars.com
Daily 10am-6pm
G, Mar, PG, R, RB, RD, Sy, Vi, Z
Alexander Valley
Clos du Bois Winery
19410 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville
707.857.3100
closdubois.com
Daily 10-4:30pm
C, Ca, CBSB, M, PG, PN, R, Ri, SB, Sy, Z
Dry Creek
Collier Falls Vineyards
4791 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg 9380 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood
707.433.0100
collierfalls.com
Daily 10:30-4:30 Daily 10:30-5pm
CBSB, CS, Pr, PS, Z
Sonoma Valley
Coturri Winery
6725 Enterprise Rd., Glen Ellen
707.525.9126
coturriwinery.com
By Appt
At Vintners Square
D’Argenzio Winery
1301 Cleveland Ave, Suite A, Santa Rosa (at Santa Rosa Vintner’s Square)
707.546.2466
dargenziowine.com
Daily 11-5pm
Dry Creek
Dashe Cellars
4791 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.443.0100
dashecellars.com
Dry Creek
David Coffaro Winery
7485 Dry Creek Rd., Geyserville
707.433.9715
coffaro.com
Sonoma Valley
David Noyes Wines
9380 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood
707.935.7741
davidnoyeswines.com
Russian River Valley
Davis Family Vineyards
52 Front Street, Healdsburg
707.433.3858
daviswines.com
Daily 11-5pm
C, CS, PN, Ri, SB, Sy, Z C, CBSB, CRSB, CS, M, PG, PN, Pr, R, SB, Sy, Vi, Z C, CS, G, M, PN, R, SB, Sy, Z
Daily 10:30-4:30 Daily 11-4pm Daily 10:30-5pm
C, CF, CS, G, M, Mal, PB, PN, SB, Vi
Ba, Ca, CRSB, CS, CTSB, M, PN, Pr, PS, R, Sa, SB, Sy, Z CS,PN,PS,Sa,Z,D’Amarone,Tocai, Friolani, Muscata di Fresco, Rosatto di Loiodice CS, M, Ri, Z Ba, Ca, CBSB, CS, PS, RB, SB, Z C, PN, Z
Alexander Valley
De La Montanya Vineyards
999 Foreman Ln., Healdsburg
707.433.3711
dlmwine.com
Sa-Su 11-5pm; Mo-Fr by appt
Russian River Valley
De Loach Vineyards
1791 Olivet Rd., Santa Rosa
707.526.9111
deloachvineyards.com
Daily 10-5pm
Sonoma Valley
Deerfield Ranch Winery
10200 Hwy. 128, Kenwood 1310 Warm Springs Rd., Glen Ellen
707.833.5215
deerfieldranch.com
Alexander Valley
deLorimier Winery
2001 Hwy. 128, Geyserville
800.546.7718
delorimierwinery.com
Dry Creek
Deux Amis Winery
1960 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.431.7945
deuxamiswines.com
By Appt
PN, PS, Z
Dry Creek
Domaine Danica Winery
1960 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.573.1141
domainedanica.com
By Appt
C, PN, Z
Russian River Valley
Domaine St. George Winery
1141 Grant Ave., Healdsburg
707.433.5508
domainestgeorge.com
By Appt
C, CS, M, SB, Sy, Z
Alexander Valley
Domenichelli Wines
91 South Jefferson St., Cloverdale
707.894.8577
domenichelliwines.com
By Appt
PS, Z
By Appt Daily 10:30-5pm
C, CS, M, PN, Sa, SB, Sy, WD, Z C, CBSB, CS, M, SB
Sonoma Valley
Donum Estate
35 E. Napa St., Sonoma
707.935.1200
thedonumestate.com
We-Mo 11-6pm; Tu 3-6pm
Sonoma Valley
Dreyer Sonoma
35 E. Napa St., Sonoma
707.935.1200
dreyerwine.com
We-Mo 11-6pm; Tue 3-6pm
C, CS, M
Dry Creek
Dry Creek Vineyard
3770 Lambert Bridge Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.1000
drycreekvineyard.com
Daily 10:30-4:30
C, CBSB, ChB, CS, M, RD, SB, WD, Z
Dry Creek
Dutcher Crossing Winery
8533 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
866.431.2711
dutchercrossingwinery.com
Daily 11am-5pm
C, CS, M, P, PN, PS, SB, Sy, Z
Green Valley
Dutton Estate Winery
8757 Green Valley Rd., Sebastopol
707.829.9463
duttonestate.com
Daily 11am-5pm
C, PN, SB, Sy, WD, Z
Green Valley
Dutton-Goldfield Winery
3100 Gravenstein Hwy No., Sebastopol
707.823.3887
duttongoldfield.com
Daily 10am-4pm
C, G, PB, PN, Sy, Z
Wine Varietals Legend
Ba Barbera C Chardonnay Ca Carignane Car Carmenere CBSB California Bordeaux Style Blend CF Cabernet Franc Ch Charbono ChB Chenin Blanc Ci Cinsault CRSB California Rhone Style Blend CTSB California Tuscan Style Blend CS Cabernet Sauvignon Do Dolcetto
FB Fume Blanc G Gewurztraminer Gr Grenache Gri Grignolino M Merlot Mal Malbec Mar Marsanne N Nebbiolo PB Pinot Blanc PG Pinot Gris-Grigio
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PN Pinot Noir PS Petite Sirah PV Petite Verdot P Port Pr Primitivo RD Red Dessert Wine Ri Riesling R Rose RB Rhone Blend S Semillon
Sa Sangiovese SB Sauvignon Blanc SpW Sparkling Wine Sy Syrah-Shiraz T Tempranillo Vi Viognier WD White Dessert Wine WZ White Zinfandel Z Zinfandel
C, CS, PN, R
Appellation Legend Alexander Valley Bennett Valley
Rockpile Russian River Valley
Dry Creek Valley
Los Carneros Sonoma Valley
Fort Ross - Seaview Green Valley Knight’s Valley Chalk Hill
Sonoma Coast Sonoma Mountain
Appellation
Winery/Vineyard
Address
Sonoma Valley
Enkidu Wines
21684 Eighth St. East, #444, Sonoma
707.939.3930
enkiduwines.com
Sonoma Valley
Eric Ross Winery
14300 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen
707.939.8525
ericross.com
Thur-Mon 11-5pm
C, Ca, CRSB, Mar, P, PN, Sy, Vi, Z
Dry Creek
Everett Ridge Winery
435 West Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
888.474.7456
everettridge.com
Daily 10am-5pm
C, CRSB, CS, P, PN, PS, R, SB, Sy, Z
Dry Creek
F. Teldeschi Winery
3555 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.6626
teldeschi.com
Dry Creek
Family Wineries Tasting Rm
4791 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg 9380 Sonoma Hwy. (Hwy 12), Kenwood
888.433.6555
familywines.com
Daily 10:30-4:30 Daily 10:30-5
Multiple Wineries
Sonoma Valley
Favero Vineyards
35 E. Napa St., Sonoma
707.935.3939
faverovineyards.com
We-Mo 11-6pm; Tu 3-6pm
CS, CTSB, Sa, WD
Dry Creek
Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery
8761 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.6700
ferrari-carano.com
Daily 10am-5pm
C, CBSB, CS, M, PG, PN, RD, Sa, SB, Sy, WD, Z
Alexander Valley
Field Stone Winery
10075 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg
707.433.7266
fieldstonewinery.com
Daily 10am-5pm
Dry Creek
Fisher Vineyards
6200 St. Helena Rd., Santa Rosa
707.539.7511
fishervineyards.com
Russian River Valley
Foppiano Vineyards
12707 Old Redwood Hwy., Healdsburg
707.433.7272
foppiano.com
Daily 11am-6pm
C, PN, R, PS, SB
Fr-Su 11-4:30pm; Mo-Th by appt
C, CBSB, CS, CTSB, PN, Z
Phone
Website / URL
Tasting By Appt
Daily 12-5pm
By Appt
Varietals PN, PS, R, RB, Sy
C, CBSB, CF, CRSB, CS, M, P, PN, PS, Sy, WZ, Z
C, CS, M, P, PS, R, Sa, SB, Vi C, CSBB, CS, M, Sy
Forchini Vineyards / Winery
5141 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.431.8886
forchini.com
Fort Ross-Seaview
Fort Ross Vineyards
15725 Meyers Grade Road Jenner
707.847.3460
fortrossvineyard.com
Dry Creek
Forth Vineyards
4791 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.0100
forthvineyards.com
Sonoma Coast
Freestone Vineyards
12747 El Camino Bodega, Freestone
707.874.1010
freestonevineyards.com
Alexander Valley
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville
707.857.1462
franciscoppolawinery.com
Dry Creek
Frick Winery
23072 Walling Rd., Geyserville
707.857.1980
frickwinery.com
Sonoma Valley
Friendly Dog Winery
9575 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood
707.833.6131
friendlydogwinery.com
Daily 11am-5pm
CBSB, Sa, Z
Alexander Valley
Fritz Underground Winery
24691 Dutcher Creek Rd., Cloverdale
800.418.9463
fritzwinery.com
Daily 10:30-4:30
C, CS, PN, R, SB, Sy, Z
Russian River Valley
Gallo Family Vineyards
320 Center St., Healdsburg
707.433.2458
gallofamily.com
Daily 10am-6pm
Alexander Valley
Garden Creek Vineyards
2335 Geysers Rd., Geyserville
707.433.8345
gardencreekvineyards.com
Russian River Valley
Gary Farrell Vineyards
10701 Westside Rd., Healdsburg
707.473.2900
garyfarrell.com
Alexander Valley
Geyser Peak Winery
22281 Chianti Rd., Geyserville
707.857.9400
geyserpeakwinery.com
Daily 10am-5pm
C, CBSB, CS, M, Mal, P, SB, Sy, Vi, Z
Los Carneros
Gloria Ferrer Caves & Winery
23555 Arnold Dr. (Hwy. 121), Sonoma
707.933.1917
gloriaferrer.com
Daily 10-4:45pm
C, M, PN, R, SpW, Sy
Dry Creek
Göpfrich Estate Vineyard
7462 West Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.1645
gopfrich.com
Dry Creek
Daily 10 – 5 Daily 10:30-4:30 Fr-Su, 11-5pm Daily 11-5pm Sa-Su 12-4:30pm
By Appt Daily 11am-4pm
By Appt
C, P, Pi CS, R, SB, Sy C, PN, R C, CS, M, Mal, PG, PN, SB, Sy, Vi, Z Ca, Ci, CRSB, Gr, M, R, Sy, Vi
Ba, C, CS, M, P, PG, PN, PV, S, Sy, Z C, CBSB C, CBSB, CS, M, PN, SB, Z
CS, M, R, Sy, Z
Sonoma Coast
Gourmet Au Bay Tasting Room
913 Highway 1, Bodega Bay
707.875.9875
gourmetaubay.com
Daily 11-7pm Fri & Sat 11-8pm
Russian River Valley
Graton Ridge Cellars
3561 Gravenstein Hwy. N., Sebastopol
707.823.3040
gratonridge.com
Fr-Su 10-4pm
Sonoma Valley
Gundlach Bundschu Winery
2000 Denmark St., Sonoma
707.938.5277
gunbun.com
Alexander Valley Russian River Valley
Hanna - Alexander Valley Hanna - Santa Rosa Estate
9280 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg 5353 Occidental Rd., Santa Rosa
707.431.4310 707.575.3371
hannawinery.com
Russian River Valley
Hartford Family Winery
8075 Martinelli Rd., Forestville
707.887.8010
hartfordwines.com
Alexander Valley
Hart’s Desire Wines
53 Front Street, Healdsburg
707.433.3097
hartsdesirewines.com
Russian River Valley
Harvest Moon Winery
2192 Olivet Rd., Santa Rosa
707.573.8711
harvestmoonwinery.com
Daily 10:30-5pm
CS, G, PN, SpW, Z
Healdsburg Plaza
Hauck Cellars Tasting Room
223 Center St.,Healdsburg (downtown)
707.473.9065
hauckcellars.com
Fr-Tu 11:30-5pm
CS, PS, CS,Meritage
Alexander Valley
Hawkes Winery
6734 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg
707.433.4295
hawkeswine.com
Daily 10am-5pm
C, CS, M
Dry Creek
Hawley Vineyards / Winery
6387 West Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.431.2705
hawleywine.com
By Appt
C, CS, M, PN, PS, Vi, Z
Sonoma Valley
Highway 12 Wines
21692 Eighth St. East, Sonoma
707.939.1048
highway12winery.com
By Appt
C, CBSB, M
Los Carneros
Homewood Winery
23120 Burndale Rd., Sonoma
707.996.6353
homewoodwinery.com
Daily 10am-4pm
C, CF, CS, M, P, PN, PS, PV, SB, Sy, Z
Russian River Valley
Hook & Ladder Winery
2134 Olivet Rd., Santa Rosa 104 N. Main St., Sebastopol
707.526.2255
hookandladderwinery.com
Daily 10-4:30pm
C, CBSB, CF, CS, CTSB, G, M, P, PN, R, SB, WZ, Z
Russian River Valley
Hop Kiln Winery
6050 Westside Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.6491
hopkilnwinery.com
Daily 10am-5pm
C, CBSB, CRSB, Gr, PN, SB, Z
Russian River Valley
Huntington Wine Cellars
53 Front St., Healdsburg
707.433.5215
huntingtonwine.com
Th-Tu 11am-5pm
Alexander Valley
Icaria Creek Winery
27750 Asti Rd, Cloverdale
707.486.9623
icariawinery.com
Sonoma Valley
Imagery Estate Winery
14335 Hwy. 12, Glen Ellen
707.935.4515
imagerywinery.com
Mo-Fr 10-4:30pm Sa-Su 10-5pm
Ba, CBSB, CF, CS, CRSB, Gr, M, Mal, P, PG, PS, PV, R, Sa, Vi, WD, Z
Russian River Valley
Inman Family Wines
5793 Skylane Blvd., Windsor
707.395.0689
inmanfamilywines.com
Fri-Sat 11-4pm; Sun-Thu by appt
PG, PN
Russian River Valley
Inspiration Vineyards
2040 Olivet Rd., Santa Rosa
707.237.4980
inspirationvineyards.com
By Appt
Green Valley
Iron Horse Vineyards
9786 Ross Station Rd., Sebastopol
707.887.1507
ironhorsevineyards.com
Daily 10-3:30pm
Daily 11-4:30pm Daily 10am-4pm Daily 10-4:30pm By Appt
By Appt
Multiple Wineries C, PN, SB, WD, Z C, CF, CS, G, M, PN, R, Sy, Z CBSB, CF, CS, Mal, SB, PN, R, Sy, Z C, PN, Z C, CF, CS, M, PN, SB, Sy, Z
C, CS, M, PN, PS, SB, Sy, Z CS, PS
C, CS, PN, R, Sy, Vi, Z C, CBSB, PN, SpW
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Winery/Vineyard
Address
Russian River Valley
John Tyler/ Bacigalupi
4353 Westside Road, Healdsburg
707.473.0115
johntylerwines.com
Daily 10:30-5pm
Alexander Valley
J. Rickards Winery
24505 Chianti Rd., Cloverdale
707.758.3441
jrwinery.com
Tu-Sa 11-4:30pm
CBSB, CS, Mal, P, PS, R, SB, WD, Z
Russian River Valley
J Vineyards and Winery
11447 Old Redwood Hwy., Healdsburg
707.431.3646
jwine.com
Daily 11am-5pm
C, PG, PN, SpW, Vi, WD Z
Los Carneros
Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
24724 Arnold Drive (Hwy 121), Sonoma
707.931.7575
jacuzziwines.com
Daily 10:30-5:30
Ba, CS, C, Do, M, N, PG, PN, Pr, Sa
Alexander Valley
Johnson’s Alexander Valley
8333 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg
707.433.2319
johnsonavwines.com
Daily 11am-4pm
Alexander Valley
Jordan Vineyard & Winery
1474 Alexander Valley Rd., Healdsburg
707.431.5250
jordanwinery.com
Alexander Valley
Joseph Family Vineyards
10300 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg
707.433.3131
josephfamilyvineyards.com
Phone
Website / URL
Tasting
Varietals PN, Sy, Z
C, CS, PS, Ri, Z
By Appt
C, CS
By Appt
CS
Sa-Su 11-4:30pm Mon-Fri by appt
Russian River Valley
Joseph Swan Vineyards
2916 Laguna Rd., Forestville
707.573-3747
swanwinery.com
Alexander Valley
Kachina Vineyards
1900 Oak Hollow Rd., Cloverdale
707.894.2431
kachinavineyards.com
By Appt
C, CS, P, Z
Sa-Su 11-4pm; MoFr by appt
C, CBSB, PN
CRSB, G, PG, PN, Sy, Z
Sonoma Coast
Kastania Vineyards
4415 Kastania Rd., Petaluma
707.763.6348
kastaniavineyards.com
Sonoma Valley
Kaz Vineyard & Winery
233 Adobe Canyon Rd., Kenwood
707.833.2536
kazwinery.com
Sonoma Coast
Keller Estate Winery
5875 Lakeville Hwy., Petaluma
707.765.2117
kellerestate.com
Russian River Valley
Kendall-Jackson
5007 Fulton Rd., Fulton 337 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg
707.571.8100
kj.com
Daily 10am-5pm
C, CBSB, CF, CS, M, Mal, P, PN, R, Ri, SB, Sy,WD, Z
Sonoma Valley
Kenwood Vineyards
9592 Sonoma (Hwy. 12), Kenwood
707.833.5891
kenwoodvineyards.com
Daily 10-4:30pm
C, CS, G, M, PN, R, SB, SpW, Sy, WZ, Z
Fri-Mon 11-5pm By Appt
Daily 10:304:30pm
CF, CS, Gr, P, PS, SB, Z C, PG, PN, R, Sy
Dry Creek
Kokomo Winery
4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg
707.433.0205
kokomowines.com
Russian River Valley
Korbel Champagne Cellars
13250 River Rd., Guerneville
707.824.7000
korbel.com
At Vintners Square
Krutz Family Cellars
1301 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa (at Santa Rosa Vintner’s Square)
707.536.1532
krutzfamilycellars.com
Sonoma Valley
Kunde Winery & Vineyards
9825 Sonoma Hwy (Hwy. 12), Kenwood
707.833.5501
kunde.com
Daily 10:30am4:30pm
Ba, C, CBSB, CS, G, M, Pr, RB, RD, Sa, SB, Sy, Vi, Z
Russian River Valley
La Crema Winery
235 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg
800.314.1762
lacrema.com
Daily 10:30-5:30
C, PG, PN, R, Sy, Vi
Dry Creek
Lago di Merlo Vineyards
4791 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.473.0146
lagodimerlo.com
Daily 10:30-4:30
Ba, CS, CTSB, M, PG, Sa, SB, Z
Sonoma Valley
Lake Sonoma Winery
777 Madrone Road, Glen Ellen
800.750.9463
lakesonomawinery.com
Daily 10-4:30pm
Ba, C, CS, P, Sa, SB, SpW, Z
Dry Creek
Lambert Bridge Winery
4085 West Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.431.9600
lambertbridge.com
Daily 10:30-4:30
C, CBSB, CF, CS, M, PS, SB, PV, Vi, Z
Chalk Hill
Lancaster Estate
15001 Chalk Hill Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.8178
lancaster-estate.com
Sonoma Valley
Landmark Vineyards
101 Adobe Canyon Rd., Kenwood
707.833.0053
landmarkwine.com
Los Carneros
Larson Family Winery
23355 Millerick Rd., Sonoma
707.938.3031
larsonfamilywinery.com
Daily 10am-5pm
C, CBSB, CF, CS, G, M, PG, PN, PS, R, Sy, Z
Alexander Valley
Laurel Glen Vineyards
Tasting at LOCALS Tasting Room: 21023 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville
707.526.3914
laurelglen.com
Daily 11am-6pm
CS
Sonoma Valley
Ledson Winery & Vineyards
7335 Sonoma Hwy. (Hwy. 12), Kenwood
707.537.3810
ledson.com
Daily 10am-5pm
Ba, C, Ca, CBSB,CF, CRSB, CTSB, CS,M, Mal, P, PN, PS, PV, Ri, Sa, SB, WD,WZ, Z
Russian River Valley
Limerick Lane Cellars
1023 Limerick Ln., Healdsburg
707.433.9211
limericklanewines.com
Daily 10am-5pm
PN, R, Sy, WD, Z
C, CS, M, Mal, PN, Sy, Z
Daily 10-4:30pm
C, CS, PN, SpW, Z
Daily 10am-5pm
C, CS, Mal, PN, Syr
By appt Daily 10:30-4:30
CBSB, CS, SB C, PN, Sy
Sonoma Valley
Little Vineyards Winery
15188 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen
707.996.2750
littlevineyards.com
Thurs-Mon 114:30
Alexander Valley
LOCALS Tasting Room
21023 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville
707.857.4900
tastelocalwines.com
Daily 11am-6pm
Multiple Wineries
We-Mo 11am6pm
Cs, M, PN, SB, Sy
CS, Sy, Z
Russian River Valley
Longboard Vineyards
5 Fitch St., Healdsburg
707.433.3473
longboardvineyards.com
Sonoma Valley
Loxton Cellars
11466 Dunbar Rd., Glen Ellen
707.935.7221
loxtonwines.com
By Appt.
Russian River Valley
Lynmar Estate
3909 Frei Rd., Sebastopol
707.829.3374
lynmarwinery.com
Daily 10am-5pm
C, PN, R, Sy Vi
Sonoma Valley
Macrae Family Winery
9380 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood
707.833.5070
slcellars.com
Daily 10:30-5pm
C, CS, M, PN
Wine Varietals Legend
Ba Barbera C Chardonnay Ca Carignane Car Carmenere CBSB California Bordeaux Style Blend CF Cabernet Franc Ch Charbono ChB Chenin Blanc Ci Cinsault CRSB California Rhone Style Blend CTSB California Tuscan Style Blend CS Cabernet Sauvignon Do Dolcetto
FB Fume Blanc G Gewurztraminer Gr Grenache Gri Grignolino M Merlot Mal Malbec Mar Marsanne N Nebbiolo PB Pinot Blanc PG Pinot Gris-Grigio
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PN Pinot Noir PS Petite Sirah PV Petite Verdot P Port Pr Primitivo RD Red Dessert Wine Ri Riesling R Rose RB Rhone Blend S Semillon
Sa Sangiovese SB Sauvignon Blanc SpW Sparkling Wine Sy Syrah-Shiraz T Tempranillo Vi Viognier WD White Dessert Wine WZ White Zinfandel Z Zinfandel
C, CS, P, PN, R, Sy, Z
Appellation Legend Alexander Valley Bennett Valley
Rockpile Russian River Valley
Dry Creek Valley
Los Carneros Sonoma Valley
Fort Ross - Seaview Green Valley Knight’s Valley Chalk Hill
Sonoma Coast Sonoma Mountain
Appellation
Winery/Vineyard
Address
Phone
Website / URL
Tasting
Varietals CBSB, CS, R, Z CS, M, PN, PS, SB, Sy, Z
Sonoma Valley
Madrone Ridge Winery
35 E. Napa St., Sonoma
707.935.1200
madroneridgewines.com
Wed-Mon 11am6pm; Tue 3-6pm
Alexander Valley
Manzanita Creek Winery and Tasting Room
1441A Grove St., Healdsburg 35 E. Napa St., Sonoma
707.433.4052 707.935.1200
manzanitacreek.com
Wed-Sat 11-4pm; Sun-Tue by appt
Russian River Valley
Marimar Estate Vineyards
11400 Graton Rd., Sebastopol
707.823.4365
marimarestate.com
Daily 11am-4pm
C, PN
Russian River Valley
Martin Ray Winery
2191 Laguna Rd., Santa Rosa
707.823.2404
martinray-winery.com
Daily 11am- 5pm
C, CS, G, M, PG, PN, R, Ri, SB, Z
Russian River Valley
Martinelli Winery
3360 River Rd., Windsor
707.525.0570
martinelliwinery.com
Daily 10am-5pm
Bennett Valley
Matanzas Creek Winery
16097 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa
707.528.6464
matanzascreek.com
Daily 10-4:30
Russian River Valley
Matrix Winery
3291 Westside Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.1911
matrixwinery.com
Daily 11am-5pm
C, CBSB, PN, Z Ba, C, CBSB, CF, CS, G, M, Mal, PG, PN, PS, Sa, SpW, Sy, Vi, WD, Z
C, PN, SB, Sy, WD, Z C, CS, M, P, PN, R, SB, Sy
Sonoma Valley
Mayo Family Winery
13101 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen 9200 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood (Reserve Rm)
707.938.9401 707.833.5504
mayofamilywinery.com
Daily 10:30-6:30 Th-Mo 11-6;TuW 4-6
Dry Creek
Mauritson Family Winery
2859 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.431.0804
mauritsonwines.com
Daily 10am-5pm
C, CBSB, CS, PS, SB, Sy, Z
Russian River Valley
Mazzocco Vineyards
1400 Lytton Springs Rd., Healdsburg
707.431.8159
mazzocco.com
Daily 11am-5pm
C, CS, M, Z
Chalk Hill
Medlock Ames
13414 Chalk Hill Rd., Healdsburg
707.431.8845
medlockames.com
By appt
C, CS, M, SB Ba, C, Ca, CF, CBSB, CS, M, PS, PV, Sy, R, WD, Z
Alexander Valley
Meeker Vineyard
21035 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville
707.431.2148
meekerwine.com
Mo-Sa 10:30am6pm, Sun 12-5pm
Alexander Valley
Mercury Geyserville
21015 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville
707.857.9870
mercurywine.com
Th-Mo 11-6pm By appt Tu/Wed
G, PB,PN, CBSB
Alexander Valley
Merriam Vineyards
11650 Los Amigos Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.4032
merriamvineyards.com
Daily 10am - 5pm
C, CS. CF, M,Dunnsden, Miktus
Russian River Valley
Merry Edwards Winery
2959 Gravenstein Highway No., Sebastopol
707.823.7466
merryedwards.com
Dry Creek
707.433.7427
michelschlumberger.com
Michel-Schlumberger Winery
4155 Wine Creek Rd., Healdsburg
Russian River Valley Dry Creek
Mietz Cellars
602 Limerick Lane, Healdsburg 4791 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.7103
Dry Creek
Mill Creek Vineyards
1401 Westside Rd., Healdsburg
Dry Creek
Montemaggiore
Sonoma Valley
Moon Mountain Vineyard
Sonoma Valley
Daily 9:304:30pm By appt
PN C. CBSB, CS, M, PB, PN, Sy
mietzcellars.com
By appt Daily 10:30-4:30
C, CS, M, PN, PV, SB, Z
707.431.2121
millcreekwinery.com
Daily 10am-5pm
C, CBSB, CS, G, M, P, SB, R, Sy, Z
2355 West Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.9499
montemaggiore.com
By appt
Sy
1700 Moon Mountain Dr., Sonoma
707.996.5870
moonmountainvineyard.com
By appt
C, CF, CS, M, P, PV, SB, Sy, Z
Moondance Cellars
9575 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood
707.833.6131
moondancecellars.com
Daily 11am-5pm
CS, M, PN, WZ, Z
Russian River Valley
Moshin Vineyards
10295 Westside Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.5499
moshinvineyards.com
Daily 11-4:30pm
C, CBSB, M, PN, PS, SB, Sy, WD, Z
Dry Creek
Mounts Family Winery
3901 Wine Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.292.8148
mountswinery.com
Russian River Valley
Murphy-Goode Winery
20 Matheson St., Healdsburg
707.431.7644
murphygoodewinery.com
Daily 10:30-5:30
Sonoma Valley
Muscardini Cellars
8910 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood
707.833.0526
muscardinicellars.com
Daily 11am-6pm
Dry Creek
Mutt Lynch Winery
1960 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.942.6180
muttlynchwinery.com
By appt
Dry Creek
Nalle Winery
2383 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.1040
nallewinery.com
Sat 12-5pm Sun-Fri by appt
Los Carneros
Nicholson Ranch Vineyards
4200 Napa Rd., Sonoma
707.938.8822
nicholsonranch.com
Daily 10am-6pm
Sonoma Coast
Novy Family Wines
980 Airway Ct., Ste. C, Santa Rosa
707.578.3882
novyfamilywines.com
By appt
C, Gr, Sy, Vi, WD, Z
Alexander Valley
Optima Winery
498 Moore Ln, Unit C, Healdsburg
707.431.8222
optimawinery.com
By appt
C, CS, P, PS, Z
Dry Creek
Papapietro Perry Winery
4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg
707.433.0422
papapietro-perry.com
Daily 10:30-4:30
PN, Z
Sonoma Valley
Paradise Ridge Winery
4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr., Santa Rosa 8860 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood
707.528.9463 707.282.9020
prwinery.com
Daily 11am-5pm
C, CS, M, PN, SB, SpW, Sy, WD, Z
Dry Creek
Passalacqua Winery
3805 Lambert Bridge Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.5550
passalacquawinery.com
Daily 11am-5pm
C, CS, Pr, Sa, SB, Z
Alexander Valley
Pastori Winery
23189 Geyserville Ave., Cloverdale
707.857.3418
NA
Russian River Valley
Paul Hobbs Winery
3355 Gravenstein Hwy. North, Sebastopol
707.824.9879
paulhobbswinery.com
Alexander Valley
Pedroncelli Winery
1220 Canyon Rd., Geyserville
707.857.3531
pedroncelli.com
Daily 10am-4:30
C, CS, M, P, PN, PS, Sa, SB, Sy, Z
Russian River Valley
Pellegrini Family Vineyards
4055 West Olivet Rd., Santa Rosa
800.891.0244
pellegrinisonoma.com
Daily 10:30-4:30
C, Ca, CBSB, CS, M, PN, R, SB, Z
Russian River Valley
Peters Family Winery
2064 Hwy. 116 N., Suite 102, Sebastopol
707.829.3111
petersfamilywinery.com
Dry Creek
Peterson Winery
4791 Dry Creek Rd., Bldg. 7, Healdsburg
707.431.7568
petersonwinery.com
Dry Creek
Pezzi-King Vineyards
3225 West Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.473.4310
pezziking.com
Dry Creek
Philip Staley Vineyards
4791 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.431.1291
staleywines.com
Daily 10:30-4:30
Gr, P, S, SB, Sy, Vi
Russian River Valley
Porter Creek Vineyards
8735 Westside Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.6321
portercreekvineyards.com
Daily 10:30-4:30
C, Ca, PN, Sy, Vi, Z
Portalupi
tasting at Locals Tasting Room 21023 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville
Alexander Valley
707.481.5357
Sa-Su 11-5pm; Mo-Fr by appt
Daily
portalupiwine.com
By appt
By appt Daily 11-4:30pm By appt
Daily 11am-6pm
CS, PS, Sy, Z C, CS, M, Mal, PV, SB, Z Ba, CTSB, Sa, Sy C, CS, M, PS, SB, Sy, Z C, PN, Z C, M, PN, Sy
M, Z C, CS, PN, Sy
C, CS, PN, S CRSB, CS, PS, Sa, SB, Sy, WD, Z C, CS, M, PN, SB, Sy, Z
Ba, PN, Z
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Winery/Vineyard
Address
Dry Creek
Preston of Dry Creek
9282 West Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.3372
prestonvineyards.com
Website / URL
Daily 11-4:30pm
Ba, Ca, Ci, CRSB, PS, R, SB, Sy, Vi, Z
Dry Creek
Quivira Vineyards
4900 West Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.431.8333
quivirawine.com
Daily 11am-5pm
Gr, PS, R, SB, Sy, Z
Alexander Valley
Ramazzotti Wines
Tasting at LOCALS Tasting Room: 21023 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville
707.857.3428
ramazzottiwines.com
Daily 11am-6pm
C, CTSB, R, Sa, Sy, Z
Los Carneros
Ram’s Gate Winery
28700 Arnold Dr. Sonoma
707.721.8700
ramsgatewinery.com
Sonoma Valley
Ravenswood Winery
18701 Gehricke Rd., Sonoma
707.933.2332
ravenswood-wine.com
Dry Creek
Raymond Burr Vineyards
8339 West Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.8559
raymondburrvineyards.com
Russian River Valley
Red Car Winery
8400 Graton Road, Sebastopol
707.829.8500
redcarwine.com
Alexander Valley
Rezonja Wine Cellars
31969 Pine Mountain Rd., Cloverdale
707.431.1449
rezonjawinecellars.com
By appt
CRSB, PN
Phone
Tasting
Daily 10-6pm Daily 10-4:30pm
Varietals
C, CS, Mos, PN, SpW, Sy, Z Ca, CF, CS, G, M, P, PS, R, Sy, Z
Daily 11-5pm
C, CF, CS, P
Daily 10-4:30pm
C, PN, R, Sy CBSB, CF, CS, M, Mal, PV
Sonoma Valley
Richardson Vineyards
1395 Broadway, Sonoma
707.938.4466
sonomacellardoor.com
Th-Mo 11-6pm; Tu-Wed 4-6
Alexander Valley
Ridge Vineyards
650 Lytton Springs Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.7721
ridgewine.com
Daily 11am-4pm
C, Ca, CBSB, Gr, PS, Sy, Z
Sonoma Valley
Ridgeline Vineyards
23570 Hwy. 121, Sonoma
707.934.4087
ridgelinevineyards.com
Daily 10am-5pm
CS, M
Russian River Valley
River Road Vineyards
5220 Ross Rd., Sebastopol
707.887.8130
riverroadvineyards.com
By appt
C, CS, M, PN, Sy
Sonoma Valley
Robert Hunter Winery
15655 Arnold Dr., Sonoma
707.996.3056
roberthunterwinery.com
By appt
C, CS, PN, SpW
Russian River Valley
Robert Rue Vineyard
1406 Wood Road, Fulton
707.578.1601
robertruevineyard.com
By appt
Alexander Valley
Robert Young Estate Winery
4960 Red Winery Rd., Geyserville
707.431.4811
ryew.com
Los Carneros
Robledo Family Winery
21901 Bonness Rd., Sonoma
707.939.6903
robledofamilywinery.com
Daily 10-4:30pm By appt
Z C, CS, M C, CS, M, P, PB, PG, PN, PS, SB, Sy, WD, Z
Los Carneros
Roche Carneros Estate
122 West Spain St., Sonoma
707.935.7115
rochewinery.com
Su-We 11-6pm Fr-Sa 11-7pm
Russian River Valley
Rochioli Vineyards
6192 Westside Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.2305
rochioliwinery.com
Th-Mon 11-4pm; Tue-Wed by appt
C, PN, SB
Russian River Valley
Rodney Strong Vineyards
11455 Old Redwood Hwy., Healdsburg
707.431.1533
rodneystrong.com
Daily 10am-5pm
C, CBSB, CS, M, P, PN, SB, Sy, Z
Russian River Valley
Rosenblum Cellars
250 Center St., Healdsburg
707.431.1169
rosenblumcellars.com
Daily 10am-6pm
C,CBSB,CRSB,Gr,M,PN,PS,RD,Sy,Vi, WD, Z
Sonoma Valley
Roessler Winery
380 First St., Sonoma
707.933.4440
roesslercellars.com
Daily 11am-6pm
C, PN, Ri
Alexander Valley
Route 128 Vineyards
21079 Geyserville Ave. #2, Geyserville
707.696.0004
route128winery.com
Thu-Mo 11-6pm
CS, PN, R, Sy, Vi, Z
Dry Creek
Rued Winery
3850 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.3261
ruedvineyards.com
Daily 11-4:30pm
C, CS, PN, SB, Z
Russian River Valley
Russian Hill Estate Winery
4525 Slusser Rd., Windsor
707.575.9428
russianhillestate.com
Daily 10am-4pm
C, P, PN, Sy
Russian River Valley
Russian River Vineyards
5700 Gravenstein Hwy., Forestville
707.887.3344
russianrivervineyards.com
Daily 11am-5pm
C, CS, G, M, PN, Sy, Z
Bennett Valley
Sable Ridge Vineyards
6320 Jamison Rd., Santa Rosa
707.542.3138
sableridge.com
By appt
Alexander Valley
Sapphire Hill Winery
51 Front Street #4, Healdsburg
707.431.1888
sapphirehill.com
Daily 11-4:30pm
C, PN, RD, Sy, Z
Alexander Valley
Sausal Winery
7370 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg
707.433.2285
sausalwinery.com
Daily 10am-4pm
CS, CTSB, PS, Sa, Z
Dry Creek
Sbragia Family Vineyards
9990 Dry Creek Rd., Geyserville
707.473.2992
sbragia.com
Daily 11am-5pm
C, CS, M, SB, Z
Los Carneros
Schug Carneros Estate
602 Bonneau Rd., Sonoma
707.939.9363
schugwinery.com
Daily 10am-5pm
C, CF, CS, M, PN, SB, SpW
Sonoma Valley
Sebastiani Vineyards
389 Fourth St. East, Sonoma
707.933.3230
sebastiani.com
Daily 10am-5pm
BA, C, CS, M, PN, RD, SpW, WD, Z
Alexander Valley
Seghesio Family Vineyards
14730 Grove St., Healdsburg
707.433.7764
seghesio.com
Daily 10am-5pm
CTSB, PG, PN, Z
Russian River Valley
Selby Winery
215 Center St., Healdsburg
707.431.1288
selbywinery.com
Daily 11-5:30pm
C, CS, M, Mal, P, PN, PS, R, SB, Sy, Z
At Vintners Square
Sheldon Winery
(at Santa Rosa Vintner’s Square) 1301 Cleveland Avenue, Santa Rosa
707.865.6755
sheldonwines.com
Sonoma Coast
Siduri Wines
980 Airway Ct., Ste. C, Santa Rosa
707.578.3882
siduri.com
Alexander Valley
Silver Oak Cellars
24625 Chianti Rd., Geyserville
707.857.3562
silveroak.com
Bennett Valley
Silver Pines Vineyards
5164 Sonoma Mountain Rd., Bennett Valley
707.576.1833
silverpinesvineyards.com
Alexander Valley
Simi Winery
16275 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg
707.473.3232
simiwinery.com
Wine Varietals Legend
Ba Barbera C Chardonnay Ca Carignane Car Carmenere CBSB California Bordeaux Style Blend CF Cabernet Franc Ch Charbono ChB Chenin Blanc Ci Cinsault CRSB California Rhone Style Blend CTSB California Tuscan Style Blend CS Cabernet Sauvignon Do Dolcetto
FB Fume Blanc G Gewurztraminer Gr Grenache Gri Grignolino M Merlot Mal Malbec Mar Marsanne N Nebbiolo PB Pinot Blanc PG Pinot Gris-Grigio
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PN Pinot Noir PS Petite Sirah PV Petite Verdot P Port Pr Primitivo RD Red Dessert Wine Ri Riesling R Rose RB Rhone Blend S Semillon
Sa Sangiovese SB Sauvignon Blanc SpW Sparkling Wine Sy Syrah-Shiraz T Tempranillo Vi Viognier WD White Dessert Wine WZ White Zinfandel Z Zinfandel
Fr-Mo 12-6pm & By appt By Appt. Mo-Sa 9-5pm By appt Daily 10am-5pm
C, CS, M, PN, R, RD, WD, Z
CBSB, PS, Sy, Vi, Z
C, PN, PS, R Vi PN CS PN, R, SB, Sy, WD C, CS, M, PG, PS, R, SB, Vi, WD, Z
Appellation Legend Alexander Valley Bennett Valley
Rockpile Russian River Valley
Dry Creek Valley
Los Carneros Sonoma Valley
Fort Ross - Seaview Green Valley Knight’s Valley Chalk Hill
Sonoma Coast Sonoma Mountain
Appellation
Winery/Vineyard
Address
Phone
Website / URL
Tasting
Alexander Valley
Soda Rock Winery
8015 Highway 128, Healdsburg
707.433.3303
sodarockwinery.com
Daily 11am-5pm
C,CF,CS,M,SB,Z
Sonoma Valley
Sonoma Enoteca
35 East Napa St., Sonoma
707.935.1200
sonomaenoteca.com
We-Mo 11-6pm
multiple wineries
Sonoma Valley
Sonoma Valley Portworks
613 2nd St., Petaluma 9575 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood (tasting room)
707.769.5203 707.833.6131
portworks.com
Mon-Sat 12-5pm Daily 11am-5pm
P, RD, WD
Multiple
Sophie’s Cellars
25179 Hwy 116, Duncans Mills
707.865.1122
SophiesCellars.com
Th-Su-Mo 11-5pm Fri-Sat 11-7pm
multiple wineries
Alexander Valley
Souverain at Asti Winery
26150 Asti Post Office Road., Cloverdale
707.265.5490
souverain.com
Daily 10am-5pm
C, CS, M, P, PN, PS, SB, Sy, Vi, Z
Sonoma Valley
Spann Vineyards
9380 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood
707.933.8343
spannvineyards.com
Daily 10:30-5pm
CRSB, CS, CTSB, M, Sy
Sonoma Valley
St. Francis Winery
100 Pythian Rd., Santa Rosa
707.833.0242
stfranciswinery.com
Daily 10am-5pm
C, CBSB, CF, M, P, PS, R, SB, Sy, Z
Alexander Valley
Stonestreet Alexander Mtn Est.
2011 Stonestreet Winery, Healdsburg
800.355.8008
stonestreetwines.com
Daily 10am-5pm
C, SB, CS, M
Alexander Valley
Stryker Sonoma Winery
5110 Hwy. 128, Geyserville
707.433.1944
strykersonoma.com
Daily 10:30-5pm
C, CF, CS, M, Mal, PV, S, Sy, Z, Sa
Alexander Valley
Stuhlmuller Vineyards
4951 West Soda Rock Ln., Healdsburg
707.431.7745
stuhlmullervineyards.com
By appt
Varietals
C, CS, Z
Russian River Valley
Sunce Winery and Vineyard
1839 Olivet Rd., Santa Rosa
707.526.9463
suncewinery.com
Daily 10:30-5pm
Ba, C, CBSB, CF, CS, CTSB, M, Sa, Mal, P, PN, SB, Sy, Z
Green Valley
Taft Street Winery
2030 Barlow Ln., Sebastopol
707.823.2049
taftstreetwinery.com
Mo-Fr 11am-4pm, Sa-Su 11-4:30pm
C, G, M, PG, PN, R, SB, Sy, Vi, Z
Dry Creek
Talty Vineyards and Winery
7127 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.8438
taltyvineyards.com
Fri-Mo 12-4pm
Z
Russian River Valley
Tara Bella Winery
3701 Viking Rd., Santa Rosa
707.544.9049
tarabellawinery.com
By appt
CS
Multiple
Thirty Four North Wine Merch.
34 North Street, Healdsburg
707.478.0808
thirtyfournorth.com
Daily 10am-6pm
multiple wineries
Russian River Valley
Thomas George Estates
8075 Westside Rd., Healdsburg
707.431.8031
thomasgeorgeestates.com
Daily 11am-5pm
PN, SB, V, Vi, Z
Russian River Valley
Thumbprint Cellars
102 Matheson, Healdsburg
707.433.2393
thumbprintcellars.com
Daily 11am-6pm
CBSB, CF,CRSB,CS,M,P, PN, R, SB,Sy, Vi, Z
Russian River Valley
Toad Hollow Vineyards
409A Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg
707.431.8667
toadhollow.com
Daily 10:30-5:30
C, CS, CTSB, M, PN, R, SB, SpW, Z
Alexander Valley
Trentadue Winery
19170 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville
707.433.3104
trentadue.com
Daily 10am-5pm
CBSB, CS, M, P, PS, R,Sa,SB,SpW,Sy, Z
Dry Creek
Truett-Hurst Winery
5610 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.9545
martinfamilyvineyards.com
Daily 10am-5pm
C, CS, SB, PS, R, Z
Mo-Sa 10-5p; Su 11-5
Russian River Valley
Twomey Cellars
3000 Westside Rd., Healdsburg
800.505.4850
twomeycellars.com
Sonoma Valley
Ty Caton Vineyards
8910 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood
707.833.0526
tycaton.com
Dry Creek
Unti Vineyards and Winery
4202 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.5590
untivineyards.com
Sonoma Valley
Valley of the Moon Winery
777 Madrone Rd., Glen Ellen
707.996.6941
valleyofthemoonwinery.com
Daily 10-4:30pm
Ba,C,CBSB,CS,PB,P, PN, R, Sa, SpW, Sy, Z C, CS, PN, R, Sy, Z C, Mal, PN, PS, R, SB, SpW, Sy, Vi, WD
Daily 11am-6pm By appt
M, PN, SB Ba, C, CBSB, CS, M, Mal, PS, R, RD, Sy Ba, CTSB, Gr, PS, R, Sa, Sy, Z
Russian River Valley
UPTick Vineyards
9050 Windsor Road,Windsor
707.837.5630
uptickvineyards.com
Tu-Sun 11- 6pm Mon By appt
Alexander Valley
Valdez Family Winery
595 Santana Dr, Suite A, Cloverdale
707.894.3710
valdezfamilywinery.com
Sat 11-4pm Fr & Mo By appt
Alexander Valley
Veritas Ridge
118 North Street, Healdsburg
707.395.0307
grapes2greatness.com
Alexander Valley
Vérité Winery
4611 Thomas Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.9000
veritewines.com
Los Carneros
Viansa Winery
25200 Arnold Dr., Sonoma
707.935.4726
viansa.com
Dry Creek
Vineyard of Pasterick
3491 West Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.4655
pasterickwine.com
Sonoma Valley
VJB Vineyards and Cellars
9077 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood
707.833.2300
vjbcellars.com
Daily 10am-5pm
Ba, C, CS, P, Pr, Sa, Sy, Z
Russian River Valley
V.M.L. Russian River Winery
4035 Westside Rd., Healdsburg
707.431.4419
VMLwine.com
Daily11am-5pm
C, PN
Alexander Valley
Vintor’s Signature
4001 Hwy. 128, Geyserville
707.857.3300
vintnerssignatures.com
Daily 10:30-5pm
SB, C, Mal,CS,Z, RB
Alexander Valley
Wattle Creek Winery
25510 River Rd., Cloverdale
707.894.5166
wattlecreek.com
Sonoma Valley
Wellington Vineyards
11600 Dunbar Rd., Glen Ellen
707.939.0708
wellingtonvineyard.com
Su-Th 11-6pm Fr-Sa 11-8pm By appt Daily 10-5pm By appt
By appt Daily 11am-5pm
C, CS, M, SB CBSB Ba,C,CF,CTSB,CS,N,PG,RD,Sa,Sy,Pr,WD Sy
C, Mal, PN, PS, R, SB, SpW, Sy, Vi, WD C, CS, G, Mal, P, R, SB, SY, WD, Z
Sonoma Valley
Westwood Winery
11 East Napa St., Sonoma
707.935.3246
westwoodwine.com
Th-Mo 11-5pm Tu-We 1-5pm
Alexander Valley
White Oak Vineyards
7505 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg
707.433.8429
whiteoakwinery.com
Daily 10am-5pm
C, CS, M, SB, Sy
Russian River Valley
Williamson Wines
134 Matheson St., Healdsburg
707.433.1500
williamsonwines.com
Daily 11am-7pm
C, CBSB, CS, M, Mal, PN, Sy, Vi
Dry Creek
Wilson Winery
1960 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.4355
wilsonwinery.com
Daily 11am-5pm
CBSB, CF, CS, M, PS, RD, Sy, Z
Dry Creek
Windsor Vineyards
308 B Center Street, Healdsburg
707.921.2893
windsorvineyards.com
Daily 11am-7pm
C,Ca,ChB,CS,G,Ma,M,P,PG,Ri,R,Sa,SpW,Vi,Z
Th-Mo 11-5pm Tu-We by appt.
Multiple Wineries
CRSB, PN, R, Sy
At Vintners Square
WineYard, The
1305-A Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa
707.595.1488
santarosawineyard.com
Dry Creek
Yoakim Bridge Winery
7209 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.8511
yoakimbridge.com
Russian River Valley
Woodenhead Winery
5700 River Road, Santa Rosa
707.887.2703
woodenheadwine.com
Th-Mo 10:30-4:30
PN, RB, SpW, Z
Dry Creek
Zichichi Vineyard
8626 West Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
707.433.4410
zichichifamilyvineyard.com
Daily 11-4:30pm
CS, PS, Z
Fr-Su 11-4pm
CS, M, Sy, Z
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Taste Locally Made Craft Brew in Wine Country
In 1976 what some call the true renaissance of American craft brewing emerged with the founding of The New Albion Brewery in Sonoma, by homebrew enthusiast Jack McAuliffe. Finding brewing equipment non-existent, he salvaged what he could from scrap yards, and built much of his equipment by hand, assembling his piecemeal gravity flow brewery in a former agricultural warehouse. Jack lived in a loft above the brewery. While this brewery went out of business after about 6 years, there were hundreds of homebrewers that were inspired and followed in Jack’s footsteps. The breweries they started have led to the revolution of better tasting beer that is so prevalent in Northern California today. The Brewers Association (BA), the trade association representing small and independent brewers, recently released 2012 data on U.S. craft brewing. Craft brewers saw volume rise 15 percent, with an increase in dollars of 17%. Across the U.S. 2,403 total breweries operated for some or all of 2012, the highest total since the 1880s. •brewersassociation.org. Sonoma County boasts some great microbreweries: Dempsey’s and Lagunitas in Petaluma, Russian River Brewing , Third Street Aleworks and Moonlight Brewing in Santa Rosa; Stumptown Brewery in Guerneville, Bear Republic in Healdsburg; Ruth McGowan’s in Cloverdale; Sonoma Springs in Sonoma Valley; plus nano-brewers Old Redwood Brewing Company in Windsor, solar powered Woodfour Brewery and Warped Brewery, both to be located at The Barlow in Sebastopol. Lagunitas Brewing offers a great tour of its Northeast Petaluma facility. You will start with some history and tastings, then end your tour with the beer of your choice in their Tap Room and Beer Sanctuary. Sample the famous IPA, Little Sumpin’ Wild Ale, Brown Shugga and many limited production ales you won’t find anywhere else. Or just go straight for the 8% Hop Stoopid! Walking Tours happen Wed-Fri at 3:00 & 5:00, Sat-Sun 1:00, 3:00 & 5:00. Tasting Tours are weekdays at 3 pm. Lagunitas also serves up an eclectic mix of live music and hearty paninis in their beer garden. 1280 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma. 707-778-8776. •lagunitas.com Dempsey’s Brewery is Sonoma County’s oldest brewery, now celebrating their 20th year. Stop in and sample their Red Rooster Ale, Ugly Dog Stout, Sonoma Irish Ale, Galaxy IPA or Petaluma Strong Ale. Complement it with a burger or other pub fare, while you relax on their riverside patio. 50 E. Washington Street (Golden Eagle Shopping 60 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry
Center), Petaluma. •707 765-9694 •dempseys.com Moonlight Brewery was started in rural Santa Rosa in 1992 by Brian Hunt. Small by most all comparisons, the brewery has capacity for about 1000 barrels per year. Whereas the original brewery was in a converted tractor barn, today it’s house in a building built in 2003 for the brewery. Currently all the beers are only sold in kegs and can be found in San Francisco, the East Bay and North Bay counties. Mendocino and Lake Counties have a few spots, and there are rare sightings in Santa Cruz, Seal Beach, and San Diego. While there is currently no tasting location, you can find their signature Death & Taxes, Lunatic Lager and Reality Czeck in many restaurants and breweries in this area. •moonlightbrewing.com The Russian River Brewing Company (RRBC) was originally owned by Korbel Champagne Cellars in Guerneville, California and was founded on their historic and beautiful property amidst vineyards and redwoods near the Russian River. When Korbel decided to get out of the beer business in 2003, they generously offered the brewmaster, Vinnie Cilurzo and his wife Natalie the rights to the brand. While at Korbel, Vinnie started experimenting with brewing beers in wine barrels (he had just one barrel at the time) and created RRBC’s flagship beer, Pliny the Elder. Pliny the Elder is brewed with Amarillo, Centennial, CTZ, and Simcoe hops. It is well-balanced with malt, hops, and alcohol, slightly bitter with a fresh hop Taste Pliny the Elder at aroma of floral, citrus, Russian River Brewing Co. and pine. The origin of the name? “Pliny, the man, lived in the first century- 23 to 79 A.D. According to our brewing references, he and his contemporaries either created the botanical name or at least wrote about Lupus salictarius, or hops, currently known as Humulus lupulus. That was a very early reference to an important part of any Double IPA!” The reputation for Pliny the Elder has grown exponentially since it was unveiled in a Double IPA Festival in the year 2000. This year, on the first friday of February, RRBC unveiled Pliny the Younger, their first Triple IPA! Enthusiasts lined up for blocks to taste this well balanced, Pub draft only, VERY limited distribution ale. Drop in to their 4th Street location and order a sampler. They have 18 beers on tap, including their well-known Damnation (10.75% alcohol, triple-aged with oak chips), Blind Pig IPA, Perdition, Supplication (barrel-aged in Pinot barrels), Temptation (Sour Aged in Chardonnay barrels) and Consecration (Sour Aged in Cabernet barrels). 725 4th Street, Santa Rosa. 707.545.BEER. •russianriverbrewing.com Third Street Aleworks opened to the public on March 8th, 1996 when the combined efforts of Todd Hedrick, Chris Hagan and Jim Tasley made their dreams of opening a brewery a reality. Their philosophy about beer and brewing is simple – use the best ingredients possible; never cut corners; and keep it fresh! Brewmaster Randall Gremp has the task of producing an ever-widening group of “standard” beers (i.e., beers which have come to be expected by our discerning clientele) while also introducing more exotic and experimental styles to the mix. On any given day, there are between 10-13 beers on tap, including cask-conditioned ales and house-brewed root beer. Outfitted with a state of the art 15 Barrel Brewing System from Pub Brewing Co. of Santa Rosa, brewery tours are available by appointment, so give them a call! Or just stop in and sample signature brews like Stonefly
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Oatmeal Stout, Annadel Pale Ale, Bodega Head IPA and Stepchild Red. 610 3rd Street, Santa Rosa. 707-523-3060. •thirdstreetaleworks.com At The Heritage Public House, you can enjoy a variety of California’s finest small craft brews available on tap. They are “a lively Gastropub in the heart of Santa Rosa’s JC Neighborhood District”. Their mission is to introduce you to new breweries and their tasty offerings. 1901 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa. 707-595-1488. •heritagepublichousesr.com Stumptown Brewery, located on the Russian River in Guerneville, Stop in to Bear Republic for a Racer 5 is home of the celebrated Russian River Beer Revival BBQ Cookoff, where they host 30 breweries and 30 barbeque teams on their riverside lawn. It happens on August 12 this year, so get your tickets early (they sell out fast)! But if you can’t make that event, any time is a great time to come in and sample their Rat Bastard Ale, Bootlegger IPA or Bushwhacker Wheat, along with some other local favorites like Moonlight’s Death and Taxes and Bear Republic’s Racer IPA. 15045 River Rd, Guerneville. (707) 869-0705. •stumptown.com Bear Republic Brewpub is a beer-lover’s oasis in a sea of great wine tasting. Located off the Healdsburg Plaza, Bear Republic is celebrating a Bronze Medal in the American-Style Black Ale Category for Black Racer™ at the 2011 Great American Beer Festival®. Stop in and sample Racer 5 IPA®, Red Rocket Ale®, Hop Rod Rye®, Big Bear Black Stout®, Peter Brown Tribute Ale®, or XP Pale Ale®. Specialty brews, not always available, include Apex, Black Raven Porter, Double Rocket Imperial Red Ale and their double IPA, Five Zero. Bear Republic brews are available across the country. 345 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg. 707-433-2337. •bearrepublic.com Sonoma County’s northernmost brewery, Ruth McGowan’s is located in the second coolest town in the United States (according to budgettravel.com), Cloverdale. Mary Ann and Mike Brigham opened their Brewpub on March 17, 2002, naming it in honor of Mike’s Grandma. Feisty, stout hearted Ruth still shoveled snow off her sidewalk and mowed her own lawn at age 96, back home in New London, Wisconsin. This family-friendly pub proudly features gleaming copper tanks. Come in and sample Caroline’s Blonde, flagship amber Cloverdale Ale, Monster Brown Ale, Ruth’s Citrus Wheat or Floyd India Pale Ale. Pick your favorite, then order a Growler! 131 E. First Street, Cloverdale. (707) 894-9610. •ruthmcgowansbrewpub.com Hop Monk Tavern is the brainchild of Dean Biersch (of Gordon-Biersch), with locations in Sebastopol and Sonoma. In addition to their own brews: Hopmonk Kellerbrier (an unfiltered pilsner); Hopmonk Tavern Ale (a California Style Pale Ale) and Hopmonk Blonde Bocks (smooth with a kick), they offer a litany of local brews that will take you a year to get through (or at least a lost weekend). The Tavern is also know for its eclectic blend of live music offerings. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300. 691 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.935.9100. •hopmonk.com Sonoma Springs Brewing Company is a recent entry to the Sonoma County family of breweries. Brewing German style beers and California Ales, they are offering Lil Chief Pale Ale, Noma Coma Imperial Pale Ale, Uncle Jack’s Kolsch, Enchanted Forest Black IPA, Roggenbier, Summer Altbier, ISIS Cherry Lambic and more. They are located at 750 W. Napa St., Sonoma. 707.938.7422. •sonomaspringsbrewery.com Old Redwood Brewing Company is scheduled to open their
doors in late spring on Windsor’s Town Green. The first of the growing “nano-brewery” (a few hundred barrels annually) crowd to open a tasting room, the four collaborators, Dominic Foppoli, Mike Stewart, Adam Derum and Bob Anderson have contracted with local farmers to grow hops for them in the Russian River Valley, and incorporate local spices and fruits in their beer as well. Dominic Foppoli is bringing his experience making wine for his Foppoli family vineyards, as well as running boutique wineries Dom Whitney and Benevolo with friends. The tasting room is open in tandem with a wine tasting room, offering some local labels. This is an experience you will not find anywhere else. 9000 Windsor Rd, Windsor. (707) 888-4980. •oldredwoodbrewing.com Napa County breweries, from north to south, include Napa Valley Brewing Company at Calistoga Inn, Silverado Brewery in St. Helena, Napa Smith Brewery and Downtown Joe’s in Napa. Owners Michael Fradelizio and Ken Mee worked in wineries before opening Silverado Brewing Company. They chose as their site the historic Freemark Abbey Winery building, circa 1895. With massive stone walls and hand-strewn wood beams, the beautiful old building houses Silverado’s gleaming copper kettle brewing system behind large glass windows for all to see. Ken has won numerous awards for his beers, and Michael emphasizes natural and organic ingredients in the extensive menu offered. Silverado Brewing Company’s main and seasonal beers contain no additives or preservatives. Come in and cool off while sampling their beer, or watch the wine tasters drive by on their cozy patio. Try “Certifiably” Blonde Ale, Pale Ale, Amber Ale or Oatmeal Stout. Growlers are available! Tours available by appointment. 3020 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena. 707.967.9876. •silveradobrewingcompany.com
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spark your interest in how beer is made while sharing with you the importance of supporting your local brewers and communities. They’ll share first hand knowledge of what goes into a great ale from its basic elements. You’ll get to touch, smell and taste these ingredients first hand. You’ll see how the process works, and how you can make a great beer in your own backyard! One stop on the tour includes a visit to their favorite local home-brew shop, where you can pick up a beer kit complete with with everything you need to get started making your own local legend. The tour is all about tasting great craft beer and visiting some of the best microbreweries in the world. The tour begins at one of their standard pickup locations in Rohnert Park or Petaluma, every Saturday at 11:00 or 11:30. You’ll then be taken in a luxurious state of the art 14-seat tour bus, to a few of Sonoma County’s best microbreweries. You’ll enjoy beer tastings, brewing facility tours, and a chance to experience “Craft Beer Country” first hand! Your personal guide will explain how beer is made, the local history, and hear some of the inside stories that have become folklore in the local craft beer community. Your Itinerary: Pickup Time is at 11:00am (Rohnert Park) and 11:30am (Petaluma). Your day will start at Lagunitas Brewing Company where you will have the opportunity to go on their famous brewery tour and hear some of their (in)famous stories. Here you’ll get to see their brewing facilities, taste some great beer, and hang out in their legendary Taproom and Beer Sanctuary (see previous story). Next you’ll head to a great home brew supply shop called The Beverage People. One of the Founders, Byron Burch, literally wrote the book on brewing and has been involved in the craft beer community in the United States for as long as it has existed. Then you’ll take a short trip to Downtown Santa Rosa where you’ll hang out at one of the best kept beer secrets of the North Bay... Third Street Aleworks (see previous story). The awards on the wall of this local brewpub speak for themselves! Finally, you’ll make one last jaunt in the bus up to Healdsburg’s Bear Republic Brewing Company where you can sample such hop bombs as delicious Racer 5 IPA and their Hop Rod Rye. Most importantly, you’ll be provided safe transportation to and our ocal reweries with from each brewery without worry. Northbay Brewery Tours invites you to “craft” your own personalized tour with their assistance. orth ay rewery ours Book your tour, (tickets must be purchased in advance) at (707) North Bay Brewery Tours is the brainchild of three local home 60-BREWS/(707)-602-7397. •northbaybrewerytours.com brewers and craft beer enthusiasts: James Holt, Robert Watkins, and North Bay Brewery Tours is the only local Ron Holt. James and Ron started brewing with their father years ago. brewery tour service based in beautiful At first it seemed like a difficult project, but with practice, they made Sonoma County. Discover the beer after beer that turned out unique and delicious. It’s this same best local craft beers and leave love for the hobby that gave Northern California its high concentrathe driving to us! tion of amazing small brew houses.The three get together regularly to brew their own beer, think of ways to share enthusiasm with this “hobby” and help the North Bay continue to earn its reputation for world-class craft beer. James and Robert came up with a plan to run a bus tour around the North Bay to their favorite local Microbreweries. The response has been nothing short of amazing. With Ron’s knowledge of business, Robert’s financial expertise, and James’ love for the art and the influence of brewing, their company is experiencing great success. They encourage anyone who would like to learn how craft beer is made to join them on this one-of-a-kind tour. Their mission is to
Napa Smith Brewing Company is Napa County’s only production brewery with an onsite tasting brewpub. Craft brewer Don Barkley started making craft beer in 1978 at the legendary New Albion Brewery. He went on to help found Mendocino Brewing Company, where he created legendary beers like Red Tail Ale and Eye of the Hawk. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., they offer flights of ten brews on tap: Organic IPA, Lost Dog, Bonfire, Cool Brew, Crush Beer, Amber ale, Pale Ale, Wheat Beer and Pilsner. Their latest Limited Edition is Grateful Dog Barleywine. Stop in for a pint and a game of darts. 1 Executive A sampler is a great way to fid out Way (intersections of Hwy 29 and Hwy 12), Napa. Call which beer is right for you. 707-255-2912 for tour info. •napasmithbrewery.com Established in 1993 by owners Joe Ruffino, Joe Peatman and Nancye Peatman, Downtown Joe’s is a city of Napa tradition dating back eighty years. Joe Ruffino’s Grandmother, Grace Ruffino opened Ruffino’s Restaurant in 1944. Today, Downtown Joe’s downtown Napa locale offers a festive atmosphere with a tempting river view patio. The brewery at Downtown Joe’s was built in 1988 by Chuck Ankeny, the great grandson of Adolf Hamms of Milwaukee. Chuck and brewmaster Brian Hunt aimed to re-establish the great beer brewing tradition of the City of Napa. Joe Peatman and Joe Ruffino bought the brewery in 1993 and re-christened it Downtown Joe’s. Joe Ruffino retired in 2004 and now Joe Peatman runs the business. Brian stayed at the Brewery through the transition and spent his days brewing here and his nights making Moonlight Brewery. The brewery was built as an Ale House and produces mostly ales, some very British, and some with a decidedly West Coast flair. Stop in for a tour and sample Lazy Summer American Wheat, Tail Waggin’ Amber Ale, Lou Paine Pale ale, Tantric India Pale Ale, Catherine the Great Imperial Stout, Triple Dog Dare You and many more! 902 Main St., Napa. 707-258-2337. •downtownjoes.com
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last 127 years the historic estate has perfected the art of entertaining guests from around the world in quaint wine country style. Specializing in grand parties, the gardens and grounds of the Mansion have been thoughtfully woven together to provide various different indoor and outdoor wedding ceremony and entertainment locations and can easily accommodate both the small, intimate party as well as weddings with a guest list up to 150. 1001 Westside Road, Healdsburg. 707-433-1542 x111 www.madronamanor.com
Flying Cloud Farm
Flying Cloud Farm is a private wine country wedding and reception site tucked into the rolling hills of Sonoma Mountain available to select wedding couples each wedding season. Voted best place to have a wedding in Petaluma for its stunning mountain and vineyard views and breathtaking sunsets. Flying Cloud has ideal indoor and outdoor wedding ceremony and reception locations and a gorgeous column-lined barrel room opening out to blossoming gardens and picture perfect views. Owners Jim and Jeanette Bell have over 20 years experience managing and coordinating weddings at their private wine country venue in Petaluma, and offer with every wedding package comprehensive day-of wedding coordination services as well as a scheduled pre-wedding organizational meeting. 707.765.2439 www.flyingcloudfarm.com Whether it’s the amazing sunshine, the stunning views, the world-renown grapes and cuisine, or the thought of a fabulous annual anniversary getaway in Wine Country, you can’t go wrong with deciding to get married in Wine Country paradise. Choose from romantic vineyard settings, majestic hilltops overlooking the valley or breathtaking coastal beauty. These are a few of our favorite wine country wedding venues.
Gloria Ferrer Caves and Vineyards
Auberge du Soleil
Set amidst the verdant vines of the Napa Valley, Auberge offers a romantic private event space for up to 120 guests, complemented by a panoramic terrace for ceremonies and receptions. This is a unique wedding location, recognized for its romantic ambiance, breathtaking view, five star service, and exceptional cuisine. 180 Rutherford Hill Rd. Napa Valley (707) 963-1211. www.aubergedusoleil.com
Silverado Resort and Spa
A love story in the making at a winery inspired by love. Couples can exchange vows under a grapevine-covered Spanish arbor, overlooking stunning views of Carneros. Newlyweds can greet their guests on the Vista Terrace, with Spanish-inspired architecture reminiscent of the Ferrer family’s 11th-century Catalonian farmhouse in the hills outside Barcelona. Wedding parties can celebrate into the night with a choice of 14 estate varietal and sparkling wines, all of which pair famously with a diverse variety of elegant cuisine provided by the winery’s chefs and caterers. The exclusive use of Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards ensures that every detail of your special occasion will be perfect. Weddings can be held in the evenings, accommodating up to 120 guests. With indoor and outdoor venues available Gloria Ferrer is the ideal location for all of your wedding needs year round. They can also host your engagement party, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, wedding weekend brunch, and private tour for your out of town guests. 23555 Hwy 121, Sonoma. 707.933.1931; www.gloriaferrer.com/winery-weddings
Set amidst wine country foothills, Majestic oaks, flowering gardens and star studded evening skies, Silverado Resort provides a breathtaking backdrop for the most romantic day of your life. Their wedding professionals will attend to every detail, creating a day you will treasure forever. A breathtaking wedding venue. (707) 257-5469 1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa weddings.silveradoresort.com
Runningwood Estate
Healdsburg Country Gardens
A Private Estate in Sonoma available for weddings and events. Located just minutes from the Town Square in Sonoma, the private, gated drive leads you through more than ten acres tucked away in the heart of wine country. Surrounded by outstanding wineries, the Estate boasts stunning views, and is only a short drive from Napa Valley. The Runningwood Estate house was completed in ’94 and has since entertained an exclusive group of elite guests such as Warner Brothers premier stars, high profile wedding ceremonies, and fundraising events. Weddings must be approved beforehand as the property may require additional, advanced preparations for your event. The flag stone patio near the entrance of the house is available for entertaining a small gathering between the trellis and the lions head fountain. To the rear of the house, the impressive views of the pool deck, as well as the upper and lower pool patios and expansive flag stone patio create the perfect setting for larger gatherings. Also available is a flattened lot adjacent to the estate. The property is best suited for weddings up to 100 guests. www.runningwood.org
Madrona Manor
The Manor offers the perfect setting for an elegant garden wedding. This eight acre hilltop estate among enchanting gardens and wooded areas overlooks the Dry Creek Valley. Guests are captivated by a grand estate setting combined with friendly, warm service and a sense of rich romantic history. Originally built for a successful San Francisco banker in 1881, over the
Farmstead @ Long Meadow Ranch
Nestled in the heart of quaint St. Helena, our property lends itself to a rustic, elegant and most importantly, unforgettable event. Inspired by everything that Long Meadow Ranch has to offer, from organic produce to grass-fed beef, they are the quintessential farm-to-table experience. Offering space for up to 300, features Banquet/Reception Hall, Mansion/Historic Site, Restaurant and a Botanic Garden/Park. 738 Main Street, St. Helena. (707) 963-4555 www.longmeadowranch.com/visit/weddings Just 1 & 1/2 miles from Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg Country Gardens is a 25 acre private estate with vineyards, garden and gorgeous century-old barn, accommodating weddings for up to 150 guests held late May through early October. Marry under a majestic Cork Oak with a backdrop of vineyards. Wander along winding pathways through flower-filled gardens. Dance to your heart’s delight under twinkling lights in the barn. Mingle with family and friends under an arbor laden with grapes, knowing that the venue is private and exclusively for you on your wedding day. 707 431-8630 www. hcgweddings.com
The Lodge at Sonoma
The Lodge at Sonoma boasts 182 beautifully appointed guest rooms with deep soaking tubs, fireplaces, and signature spa amenities. The Lodge offers 10 acres of lush landscaping, a full-service pool with fire pit, and the renowned Carneros Bistro and Raindance Spa. The Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance Resort and Spa presents brides with a breathtaking Sonoma County wedding site. With a backdrop of rolling wine country hills decorated with vineyards, the property features diverse options for a truly personalized wedding experience. Providing full service with a dedicated Certified Wedding Planner, the on-site staff will create a custom package that caters to the couple’s wishes. 707.931.2006. 1325 Broadway St., Sonoma •marriott.com/hotels/travel/sfols-the-lodge-at-sonoma-renaissance-resort-and-spa/ Go to www.101things.com/winecountry • Wine Country 63
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See Historic Bale Grist Mill............................... 100 Explore History at a Local Museum....................99 Golf in Wine Country.........................................28 Go River Fishing.............................................. 104 Take a “Vine to Barrel” Bike Tour with NVAT.... 108 Tour the Vineyards with Napa Valley Bike Tours.108 Ride the Napa Valley Vine Trail & Help it Grow.109 Rent a High Quality Bike that Folds Up.............. 109 Join a Bicycle Coalition and Support the Sport... 108 Discover Lake Berryessa................................... 110 Shop Wine Country’s Main Streets...................111 Discover Yountville’s Historic V Marketplace.......112 Go Antiquing....................................................114 Browse Wine Country Art at a Gallery..............117 Go to a Festival or Fair......................................119 Go to a Concert............................................. 120 Go to Napa Valley Performing Arts Center.........115 See the Hess Collection of Art............................116 Join Club Mud in Calistoga............................... 128 Indulge Yourself at Mount View Hotel and Spa.. 129 Say “I Do” in Wine Country...............................63 Relax at a Spa................................................. 120
Have an EcoAdventure....................................... 18 Camp or hike at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park....20 Hike in Wine Country.........................................20 Tour the Napa River Ecological Reserve.............. 21 Camp in Wine Country.......................................22 Go Birdwatching................................................24 Count Down at Old Faithful Geyser.....................26 Step Back in time at the Petrified Forest...............26 Tour a Jelly Bean Factory...................................33 Experience the Spirit of Africa at Safari West......36 Take the Family to the Speedway........................38 Taste Wine from the Unique to the Boutique........40 Tour Napa on the Napa Valley Wine Train.........42 Take a Unique Winery Tour with Platypus Tours...42 Tour a Real Castle and Taste Wine There.............41 Taste Locally Made Craft Brew in Wine Country..60 Tour the Culinary Institute of America................. 94 Indulge in Gourmet Chocolate...........................96 Sample Artisan Cheese......................................96 Sample Wine Country’s Finest Cuisine.................98 View Wine Country from a Hot Air Balloon....... 107
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4 Platypus Tours 5 Napa Valley Toy Co. 6 Napa Valley Wine Train 7 Napa Tourist Information Center -Napa Limousine -Square 1 Tasting Room
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Have an EcoAdventure.......................................18 Hike in Wine Country.........................................20 Walk through Northern Cal’s Largest Wetlands...21 Camp in Wine Country.......................................22 Go Birdwatching................................................24 Ride a Zipline in the Redwoods...........................22 Step Back in time at the Amazing Petrified Forest.26 Walk among the giant Redwoods at Armstrong....26 Take the Family to the Theater............................36 Taste Wine from the Unique to the Boutique........40
Take a Unique Winery Tour with Platypus Tours...42 Tour Wine Country on a Segway.......................41 Taste Locally Made Craft Brew in Wine Country..60 Take a Brewery Tour..........................................62 Indulge in Gourmet Chocolate...........................96 Taste some Great Pie..........................................97 Sample Wine Country’s Finest Cuisine................98 Have a Stargazing Party..................................107 See Where Hitchcock Filmed “The Birds”..........100 See a Real Fort at Fort Ross Historic Park............99 Golf in Wine Country.........................................28 Take a Stand Up Paddle trip on the River..........102 Take a self-guided Kayak Trip with River’s Edge.102 Float the Russian River with Burke’s Canoes.......104 Raft the River with Russian River Adventures......104 Spend the Day on a River Beach......................105 Go River Fishing..............................................104 Bike Joe Rodota Trail and West County Trails.....109 Rent a High Quality Bike that Folds Up..............109 Join a Bicycle Coalition and Support the Sport...108 Explore Lake Sonoma...................................... 110 Shop Wine Country’s Main Streets................... 111 Collect Grateful Dead Memorabilia.................. 113 Go Antiquing................................................... 114 Enjoy Live Local Theater................................... 115 Browse Wine Country Art at a Gallery............. 117 Go to a Festival or Fair..................................... 119 Go to a Concert.............................................120 Take a Hike on the Coast.................................. 121 Discover Coastal Parks Ocean Beaches.............123 Drive the Pacific Coast Highway.......................124 Fly a Kite on the Beach....................................125
Escape the Ordinary...
Lodging • S’mores • Heated Pool • Massage
Present this coupon upon arrival and receive a free bottle of Sonoma County Wine.
Cottages on RiveR Road 14880 River Road, Guerneville, Ca 95446 (707) 869-3848 • www.cottagesonriverroad.com 74 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry
Discover Life in Tidepools.................................125 Wine Surf in Bodega Bay.................................126 Ride a Horse on the Beach...............................126 Go Sportfishing...............................................126 Taste Fresh Oysters..........................................127 Take a Bioluminescent WaterTrek EcoTour.......... 127 See the Whales...............................................127 Say “I Do” in Wine Country...............................63 Relax at a Spa.................................................120
Come to the Russian River for the kayaking, the fishing and the majestic redwoods. Come for the many nearby wineries or the rugged coast. Come for the great food. For whatever reason you come, plan to relax, get centered and enjoy all nature has to offer. Because here at the river, we’re balanced. by nature.
www.russianriver.com Russian River Resort Area Upcoming Events June 2 June 15 July 20 June 29 July 14 July 27 Aug. 1-7 Sep. 22-23 Oct. 5
Sonoma Co. Pride Parade (Guerneville) Stumptowm Daze Parade & BBQ (Guerneville) Civil War Days (Duncans Mills) Community Craft Fair & Flea Market Half Vineman Triathlon Full Vineman Triathlon Lazy Bear Weekend Russian River Jazz/Blues Festival Community Craft Fair & Flea Market
See our calendar at russianriver.com for all upcoming events.
Russian River Chamber and Visitors Centers 16209 First Street, Guerneville 95446 13250 River Road, Guerneville 95446 (Korbel Visitor Center)
707.869.9000
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Before visiting our Russian River wineries or spending a day at one of Guerneville’s beaches, stop in at Ono’z, where Hawaii’s popular dishes are served in To Go lunch boxes ready for you to enjoy outdoors or in our casual dining environment.
Fri & Sat: 12p – 8p Sun – Tues 12p – 5p
And don’t forget, we serve Hawaiian Shave Ice daily! Mention this ad for $1 off a Shave Ice!
Come to the River and leave with a little Aloha!
16218 Main Street, Guerneville (707) 604-7150 • www.onozcafe.com
• Toys • Nostalgic Candy • Art, Knitting & Sewing Supplies • Unique Greeting Cards • River & Party Goods • Pet Supplies • Oddities & Novelties
A Russian River tradition for over 60 years. Take a step back in time and experience some old fashioned fun!
16252 Main Street, Guerneville, CA 95446 Open Daily 10-6pm | 707-869-3404
Great Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Open Daily 8 am-8 pm
Guerneville’s best kept secret! Try our Smokin’ Joe’s Barbeque!
Comfortable Indoor or Outdoor Dining on our Heated Patio 17132 Hwy 116 • Guerneville (Just west of Downtown Guerneville)
gardengrillbbq.com | 707.869.3922
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Things To Do in Sebastopol
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Things To Do in Healdsburg
healdsburg Dry Creek Winery Tour Russian River Vineyards Deluxe Tour Armstrong Woods Deluxe Tour
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Have an EcoAdventure............................................... 18 Hike in Wine Country.................................................20 Camp in Wine Country...............................................22 Go Birdwatching........................................................24 Pet a Piglet at a Farm Tour..........................................39 Take the Family to the Theater....................................36 Taste Wine from the Unique to the Boutique................40 Take a Unique Winery Tour with Platypus Tours...........42 Tour Wine Country on a Segway...............................41 Taste Locally Made Craft Brew in Wine Country..........60 Tour Local Breweries with North Bay Brewery Tours.....62 Sample Wine Country’s Finest Cuisine........................98 Have a Stargazing Party.......................................... 107 Explore History at a Local Museum............................99 Browse the World’s Only Hand Fan Museum............. 101 Golf in Wine Country.................................................28 Take a Stand Up Paddle trip on the River.................. 102 Take a self-guided Kayak Trip with River’s Edge......... 102 Raft the Russian River with Russian River Adventures.. 104 Spend the Day on a River Beach.............................. 105 Go River Fishing...................................................... 104 Bicycle the Joe Rodota Trail and West County Trails... 109 Rent a High Quality Bike that Folds Up ..................... 109 Join a Bicycle Coalition and Support the Sport........... 108 Explore Lake Sonoma.............................................. 110 Shop Wine Country’s Main Streets...........................111 Go Antiquing............................................................114 Enjoy Live Local Theater............................................115 Browse Wine Country Art at a Gallery......................117 Go to a Festival or Fair..............................................119 Go to a Concert..................................................... 120 Say “I Do” in Wine Country.......................................63 Relax at a Spa......................................................... 120
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Reserve your Segway tour today!
(707) 953-3477 •segwayofhealdsburg.com
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(800) 505-4850
Open Daily 10am to 5 pm Sunday 11-5pm Twomey Healdsburg, 3000 Westside Road Twomey Calistoga, 1183 Dunaweal Lane
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Shoffeitt’s off the Square Collective
Beautifully displayed antique furniture, collectibles, vintage furnishings, local art, jewelry and much more from over 30 vendors in a clean, comfortable, well-lit environment located just “off the square”!
Healdsburg’s most Unique shopping experience! 208 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg South of the Plaza Marketplace 707.433.5556 • shoffeittsoffthesquare.com
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Things To Do in Rohnert Park
rohnert park To learn more about what Rohnert Park has to offer visit the Chamber office at 101 Golf Course Drive C-7 or contact us at (707) 584-1415 info@rohnertparkchamber.com www.rohnertparkchamber.com
Have an EcoAdventure.............................................. 18 Hike in Wine Country................................................ 20 Camp in Wine Country.............................................. 22 Go Birdwatching....................................................... 24 Feed Hungry Plants................................................... 27 Spend the Day at Scandia Fun Park........................... 32 Take your best shot at Escape Sonoma County............ 32 Feel the Extreme Experience at Driven Raceway......... 33 Take the Family to the Theater................................... 36 Take a Unique Winery Tour with Platypus Tours.......... 42 Taste Locally Made Craft Brew in Wine Country......... 60 Tour Local Breweries with North Bay Brewery Tours.... 62 Have a Stargazing Party......................................... 107 Golf in Wine Country................................................ 28 Bicycle the Joe Rodota Trail and West County Trails.. 109 Rent a High Quality Bike that Folds Up..................... 109 Join a Bicycle Coalition and Support the Sport.......... 108 Shop Wine Country’s Main Streets.......................... 111 Hit the Mall............................................................. 111 Go Antiquing...........................................................114 Experience Green Music Center at SSU.....................115 Enjoy Live Local Theater...........................................115 Browse Wine Country Art at a Gallery..................... 117 Go to a Festival or Fair.............................................119 Go to a Concert.................................................... 120 Say “I Do” in Wine Country...................................... 63 Relax at a Spa........................................................ 120
Bring this Race Cash for $5 off of any Race!
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• Laser Tag • Birthday Party • Arcades • Snack Bar • Free Wi-Fi We have a 5,000 square feet black lit arena with low hanging fog and high energy music to keep you amped for every game you play. In this maze-like arena you will dodge enemy lasers while you tag other players with your laser. Birthday parties and private Thursdays: ZAPP PASS Unlimited events are a blast in this (Thurs-Sun): Q-ZAR lazer tag 3 Q-ZAR games futuristic setting when you all day for just & drink only reserve ESCAPE’S entire $18. $20.00 Q-ZAR arena!
Fridays: Buy an Escape T-shirt, get 2 FREE Games!
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• Two 18-hole championship golf courses in the heart of wine country! • Competitive prices • Great location for tournaments and banquets • Ask about “Stay & Play” deals! Mention this ad for a FREE Jumbo Bucket of Balls or FREE Cart with Purchase of two Green Fees.
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getaway in Sonoma Wine Country!” 175 Railroad St. • www.marriott.com/stscy..............707-573-9000
2 Hotel La Rose has been extending a warm welcome to visitors since 1907. Historic ambiance and time-
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WINE AND Dine IN Railroad Square: Scan the QR Code at left to see the menus of these restaurants 4 Chevy’s Fresh Mex is a family restaurant featuring fresh Mexican food... over 40 different
styles & types of Tequilla. 24 Fourth St. • www.chevys.com.............................. 707-571-1082
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cuisine with creative dishes in a wood-fired oven & innovative cool cocktails. Open daily 11:30am. 135 Fourth St. • www.jacksonsbarandoven.com. ................................ 707-545-6900 Khoom Lanna Thai Cuisine Our sumptuous Thai food is served in a beautiful atmosphere surrounded by authentic cultural artifacts. Enjoy our local wines and craft beers on tap. Open daily. 107 Fourth St. .............................................................................................. 707-545-8424 La Gare French Restaurant serves fresh local ingredients and top European cooking techniques. Voted “Most Romantic Restaurant”. Dinner Tue. thru Sun. and lunch for private parties. 208 Wilson St. • www.lagarerestaurant.com............................................ 707-528-4355 LoCoco’s Cucina Rustica serves outstanding rustic Italian cuisine and has been named “Best Italian Restaurant” year after year. 117 4th St. • www.lococos.net ...... 707-523-2227 Omelette Express serves the finest breakfast & lunch in Sonoma County, from omelettes to hamburgers. 112 Fourth St. • www.omeletteexpress.com............................ 707-525-1690 Station 1870 Wine Bar A Premier Wine Bar serving local and Italian wines by the flight, glass or bottle. Live Music Thur-Sat 6-10pm. Food and wine pairings and private events available. Wed-Sun 3-10pm. 123 Fourth St. • www.info@station1870.com .. 707-623-9619 The Brasserie Restaurant & Bar New American Cuisine-fresh local ingredients reflects the season and local flavors. Enjoy our outdoor dining and lounge. Come join us! 170 Railroad St. • www.vineyardcreek.hyatt.com .................................................. 707-636-7388 Three Squares Café Chef Josh Silvers’ newest restaurant returns to wholesome comfort food with a master chef’s sensibility. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner Tue. thru Sun. Brunch Sat. & Sun. Closed Mon. 205 Fifth St • www.thethreesquarescafe.com.......................................................... 707-545-4300
Shop & More at Railroad Square Specialty Shops and antique stores: 13 Assistance League® Thrift Shop offers quality resale merchandise at
outstanding values. 5 W. Sixth St. ........................................ 707-546-9484 14 BikePartners.net Bike Shop Innovative folding bicycles for rent and sale. Put a couple in the trunk of your car and go anywhere! Tours, too! 111 Fifth St. • www.bikepartners.net................................. 855-483-3732 15 Echelon Cycle & Multi Sport Want to pedal around town or better yet, all of Sonoma County? We rent both town and high performance bicycles! 125 Fifth St. • www.echeloncycle.com............ 707-528-1133 16 Green Fish Trading Co. Magnifcent collection of Japanese tansu chests, Tibetan carpets and Asian Folk Art accessories - “An Oasis of Calm and Good Taste.” 204 Wilson St. • www.greenfishtrading.com.................... 707-528-8101 17 Olde Towne Jewelers offers stunning collections of antique & estate jewelry, diamonds & Rolex watches – expert jewelry and watch repair. 125 Fourth St. ............................................................................ 707-577-8813 18 OldTown Furniture/Furniture Depot - the quality you deserve & the selections you are looking for, from solid Oak Mission to slip-covered sofas. 110 Fourth St. • www.oldtownfurnitures.com... 707-575-8287 19 Sack’s on the Square is an “upscale” resale/thrift store whose proceeds benefit Face to Face and Memorial Hospice. 116 Fourth St. • www.f2f.org................................................. 707-541-7227
20 Sonoma Outfitters carries footwear, clothing and outdoor gear plus
bicycles and kayak rentals - a better way to enjoy the wine country! 145 Third St. • www.sonomaoutfitters.com..................... 707-528-1920 21 Traditions Outstanding clothing for the fashion minded woman, great gifts for your home, jewelry and garden treasures. You get it All! 127 Fourth St. • www.traditions-shop.com ...................707-526-3660 22 Whistlestop Antiques features 10,000 s.f. of treasures and voted Sonoma County’s “Best” antique store year after year. Open Daily. 130 Fourth St. • www.whistlestop-antiques.com............ 707-542-9474
Entertainment IN Railroad Square: 23 Arthur Murray Dance Studio Specializing in teaching couples and singles to dance for over 100 years. Teaching all popular social dance styles. Call for a FREE Introductory Lesson. Open Mon thru Sat. 415 Davis St. • www.sonomadancesport.com .............. 707-843-3447 24 Chop’s Teen Club is a multi-use recreation facillity designed especially for teens 7th thru 12th grades. 509 Adams St. • www.chopsonline.com............................ 707-284-2467 25 6th Street Playhouse consistently produces plays, musicals and programs ofGo the quality. tohighest www.101things.com/winecountry • Wine Country 91 52 W. Sixth St. • www.6thstreetplayhouse.com.............. 707-523-4185
Things To Do in Cloverdale
Have an EcoAdventure.............................................. 18 Hike in Wine Country................................................20 Camp in Wine Country..............................................22 Go Birdwatching.......................................................24 Pet a Piglet at a Farm Tour.........................................39 Take the Family to the Theater...................................36 Taste Wine from the Unique to the Boutique...............40 Take a Unique Winery Tour with Platypus Tours..........42 Taste Locally Made Craft Brew in Wine Country.........60 Tour Local Breweries with North Bay Brewery Tours....62 Have a Stargazing Party......................................... 107 Explore History at a Local Museum...........................99 Golf in Wine Country................................................28 Take a Stand Up Paddle trip on the River................. 102 Take a self-guided Kayak Trip with River’s Edge........ 102 Raft the Russian River with Russian River Adventures. 104 Go River Fishing..................................................... 104 Rent a High Quality Bike that Folds Up..................... 109 Join a Bicycle Coalition and Support the Sport.......... 108 Explore Lake Sonoma............................................. 110 Shop Wine Country’s Main Streets..........................111 Go Antiquing...........................................................114 Enjoy Live Local Theater...........................................115 Browse Wine Country Art at a Gallery.....................117 Go to a Festival or Fair.............................................119 Go to a Concert.................................................... 120
Wine Tasting & Wine Lounge Wine by the Glass • Live Music • Fresh Coffee, Sodas, Teas • Art Exhibitions • Free WiFi Scan to Go to our Event Page for Music Line-up www.vinodiamore.com/events/
Wines available by the glass, bottle and case! Come sit, sip and relax. Vino di Amore pours many different unique wine varietals.
For Wine Lovers! Just across from the Plaza, surrounded by downtown’s art galleries, restaurants, shops and movie theater. Free WiFi. 105 N. Cloverdale Blvd. at First St., Cloverdale, CA 95425 707.894.6166 • www.vinodiamore.com 92 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry
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Tour the Culinary Institute of America
Voted 2012 Great Wine Capitals “Best of Wine Tourism” Award Winner! Rising like a castle from the western hills and surrounded by 15 acres of vineyards, the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Greystoke is one of Napa’s most historic and majestic properties. When it was completed in 1889 it was considered the world’s largest stone winery building. Formerly the Christian Brother’s Winery, the CIA opened its doors in August 1995. The Institute offers a variety of educational options including Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts and Wine and Beverage Programs. The Wine Spectator Restaurant opens at 11:30 daily for lunch. You may start with a Premium Olive Oil Tasting featuring 3 distinct olive oils from around the world or a Butternut Squash Soup that continues to receive rave reviews. The entrees are varied but the Risotto, a vegetarian option, is cited by many as a superb and signature dish. The restaurant is open until 9:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and until 10:00 PM Friday and Saturday. Advance reservations may be required for Friday or Saturday evenings but same-day reservations are often available during the weekdays. Cooking demonstrations are available on Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 1:30PM. This one hour event features seasonal recipes created by the school’s renowned chef-instructors and paired with a glass of wine. Historic Walking Tours are also available. While you are there be sure to stop at the Kitchen Store which offers everything you need for your kitchen at home as well as a variety of books. Call 707-967-1010 for reservations. 2555 Main St, St. Helena. •ciachef.edu 94 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry
Have a Culinary Retreat at Ramekins
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Ramekins opened in 1998, the realized dream of local entrepeneur/restauranteur Suzanne Brangham. She built it in the shadow of her already successful The General’s Daughter restaurant on West Spain Street in Sonoma. In 2007 Brangham sold Ramekins to acquaintance/colleagues Darius and Sarah Anderson. Now, the award winning culinary school and event center has made an indelible mark on the tableau of Wine Country Cuisine. The on-site inn makes it possible to stay at this elegant, yet comfortable campus, reminiscent of a Tuscan Villa, while you complete your “Cooking Camp”, Corporate Workshop or participate in a Winemaker Dinner without the need to drive anywhere. You can even design your own Culinary Camp. Ramekins skilled and knowledgable staff will show you how to gear your camp toward wine, cheese, desserts, global cuisine, olive oil... even healthy eating! Create your own two, three or four day culinary camp. Or just join in on tried and true camp recipes like “Pass the Wine & Praise the Cheese”, “Winter Tuscan Grill”, “Winter in Provence”, “French Quarter Cuisine” or their Master Class: “Discover Delicious Pork Belly”. Popular four day retreats include “Living Well Retreat”,
“Sonoma Artisan Retreat”, “Epicurean Retreat”, “Wine Country Harvest Retreat” and “Sonoma French Culinary Retreat.” Your classes will include field trips to some of the best restaurants, local artisans and wineries in Wine Country. Stop in for a tour and see for yourself why Ramekins has become a Wine Country legend. 707.933.0450. 450 W. Spain St., Sonoma. •ramekins.com
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Savor the Flavors at Oxbow Public Market
Things happens fast around Oxbow Public Market, there’s always something new happening from a fresh new product, a new menu, or a festive event. Ranked one of America’s best public Markets by Frommers, Oxbow has become THE gathering place for food and wine in the Napa Valley and downtown Napa. The 30,000 square foot marketplace, which includes a scenic outdoor deck with seating along the Napa River, features a diverse tenant mixture of local food vendors, artisan cafes and organic farm stands. The Oxbow Public Market is open seven days a week from early morning through early evening. Locals and visitors shop for sustainably farmed regional produce, ethnically diverse ingredients, olive oil and condiments, fresh pasta, flowers, coffee, teas, herbs and spices, in addition to goods from the meat markets, fish mongers, cheese store, wine shop, coffee bar, and bakeries. Specialty non-food retailers feature cutlery, tabletop, glassware, and candles. You’ll also discover classic Wine Country restaurants and cafes offering a variety of dining, both in-house and to-go, in addition to a broad scope of foodstuffs, both prepared and ready to cook, allowing
shoppers to plan and prepare a wonderful meal on-the-go or for home dining and entertaining. With over 150 small farmers operating nearby, “fresh from the source” is the benchmark. Famished patrons can enjoy al fresco dining on the deck overlooking one of the oldest rivers in California, the Napa River and Oxbow Preserve, which offers a wonderful picnic area and nature walking trails. During the summer months in the parking lot adjacent to Oxbow, the Napa Farmers Market is open Tuesday and Saturday from 7:30 to noon, May 1 through Oct. 30. Here, you’ll discover locally grown, farm-direct produce, gourmet food and handmade crafts. These popular farmstands provide the convenience of one stop shopping with the quality, freshness, and character for which Napa Valley is famous.
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From grain-fed beef to fine cheeses, hand-made chocolates to local olive oil, fresh fish and oysters to herbs and spices, Oxbow and its merchants are ready to greet you! 707.226.6529. 610 & 644 First Street, Napa oxbowmarket.com
At Anette’s Chocolates by Brent, the sister-brother team is going on two decades of working together, creating award winning confections, truffles and sauces, as well as brittles, creams, and unique seasonal specialties. Anette’s has two locations just blocks apart in Napa, one at the culinary Valhalla known as Oxbow Market, the other the original location on 1st Street in Downtown Napa. Stop into either of their Napa locations and meet the crew.1321 1st Street Napa. (707) 252-4228. •anettes.com With flavors such as red wine, fennel pollen, earl gray, and coffee kahlua, the truffles at the recently debuted Kollar Chocolates are almost impossible to resist. The tiny shop, located inside Yountville’s V Marketplace, opened in late 2011 and has drawn major praise for its inventive spin on sweets. An open kitchen enables visitors to watch owner Chris Kollar craft his savory white-chocolate poppy seed-and-saffron bars, as well as bright-red raspberry twists. On hot days, the gelato, delivered weekly by an artisanal producer in nearby San Rafael, is pretty darn good, too. 6525 Washington Street, Yountville. 707.738.6750. • kollarchocolates.com
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I In 1904, the sturdy stonewalled building that houses Vella Cheese was built to house a brewery in Sonoma. In 1931, during prohibition, ndulge in the building stood empty, until a group of local businessmen and farmers approached local Tom Vella, who had made himself a reputation as ourmet hocoloate an accomplished cheese maker. Would Tom, they wanted to know, be Indulge that chocolate craving and sample some of the finest truffles, interested in starting a cheese factory of his own, if they guaranteed dark chocolates and delightful chocolate concoctions. Wine Country Choc- him all the quality bulk milk he would need to operate it successfully? olates’ mother-daughter team have created a tasting room with sampling Vella Cheese was born. The historic Vella Cheese Company is now run privileges. Truffles are their specialty so come in and sample such delights by Chickie Vella and her son, Gabe, representing the third and fourth Wine Country Chocolates is located in Jack London Square in Glen Ellen, generations to be involved in this family business. At Vella Cheese you can taste some of the finest Jack Cheese you with a second location off the Sonoma Plaza at 414 First St. Treat yourself will find anywhere in the world. Sample these award winning artisan today! (707) 996-1010 •winecountrychocolates.com If chocolate is your life, Viva Cocolat in downtown Petaluma should be cheeses at 315 Second Street East, Sonoma. It’s the perfect pause in your destination. Bringing together premium chocolates from chocolatiers your wine tasting tour! •vellacheese.com Located in the bucolic pastures of West Petaluma, Petaluma around the world, Viva Cocolat offers its patrons a choice from the best of the best. With a broad selection of chocolates, truffles, gifts, and novelties, Creamery and Spring Hill Jersey Cheese Farm keep 4000 Jersey Cows you can find the chocolate to fit any occasion, mood, time of day, season or happy. Over the last two years, Spring Hill has developed a broad line of reason. For those who like hands-on crafting experience, Chocolate Crafting cheeses, including, Quark, Ricotta, and a range of Cheddars and Jacks, sessions allow you to make your own chocolate creations. 110 Petaluma which are offered, in addition to their traditional forms, in a variety of natural herb and spice flavors including garlic, pepper and sage. You Blvd. N, Petaluma. 707-778-9888. •vivacocolat.com In beautiful downtown St. Helena you will find what House Beautiful can sample all of their cheeses at Petaluma Creamery in downtown magazine describes as “The best kept secret in chocolate is this little arti- Petaluma, right across from City Hall. •springhillcheese.com
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When you visit Raymond & Co. Cheesemongers, not only will you taste exquisite cheeses, owner John will passionately share what makes Raymond & Co. great. This can be anything from the process to details about the cheesemakers, to his knowledge of the many goats, cows and sheep providing product from each local farm. During the 1 hour tasting, John takes you deep into each individual cheese.
It’s an intensive hour focused on the fundamentals and tricks of the trade used to ensure cheese perfection. John Raymond Cheese Co. @ Black Stallion Winery. 4089 Silverado Trail Napa. For tastings call 707.253.1400. •raymondcheesemongers.com Located on Sonoma’s beautiful and historic Plaza, site of the Bear Flag Revolt and home of California’s last mission, Sonoma Cheese Factory is the perfect point of departure for a tour of nearby shops, wineries and historic sites, including the Sonoma Mission and Barracks, the nearby home of General Vallejo, and Jack London’s Beauty Ranch. Visitors from around the world come here to taste fine cheeses, sample hand-made fudge, shop and lunch either inside or outside on the patio at the Plaza Grill. The gourmet deli and store features made - to - order sandwiches, picnic items including cheeses, cold meats, salads, specialty food and gift items, along with premium wines from the Sonoma Valley. Most items are available to take with you on your picnic or tour of the area. And to remember your visit they have an expansive selection of Wine Country gifts. Open 8:30AM to 5:30PM, 7 Days A Week 800-535-2855 2 Spain Street, Sonoma. •sonomacheesefactory.com
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If you walk through downtown Petaluma and smell the savory scent of pie, it probably is coming from the Petaluma Pie Company. Dedicated members of GoLocal Sonoma County, owners Lina Hoshino and Angelo Sacerdote buy ingredients from local businesses such as Cowgirl Creamery and Spring Hill Creamery. All eggs and meat are bought locally, as well as much of the dairy and produce. All fruits in their 9” and 5” pies are organic or unsprayed. The pie menu changes with the seasons with Gravenstein apple in the summer and blackberry in the spring and early autumn. Pumpkin and sweet potato in the the fall. Coffee, tea, wine, beer and salads are served. Just reading the menu can make your mouth water. Chocolate cream and peanut butter. Savory hand pies such as mushroom and goat gouda or beef empanada. Taking a bite out of one comes close to heaven. Open seven days a week, Monday through Thursday 10am to 7pm, Friday through Saturday 10am to 9pm, and Sunday 10am to 6pm. 125 Petaluma Blvd. N., Ste. D, Petaluma. (707) 766-6743 •petalumapie.com Mom’s Apple Pie, located on Gravenstein Highway (Highway 116) between Sebastopol and Forestville, has been offering pies to West Sonoma County since 1979, after purchasing a roadside fruit stand and converting it into a homestyle deli. Five years later she opened Mom’s Apple Pie and the locals have been frequenting her establishment ever since. Betty Carr (Mom) believes the main ingredient to her success is locally-grown apples. You can’t get any closer to the source than the 8-acre Gravenstein Apple orchard that Mom’s resides on. From November to July, her apple pies will consist of Granny Smith Apples. Of course patrons are also wild about her Double-crust Cherry, Rasp-
17 varieties of freshly baked pies. • Open for lunch daily! • Great for Picnics! • We are right on the West County Bicycle Trail and on the way to Recommended in Via magazine! the river and coast!
APPLE PIE
(707) 823-8330 • momsapplepieusa.com 4550 Gravenstein Hwy No., Sebastopol
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Farmers Markets Cotati Farmer’s Market
Thursdays, 4:30 – 7:30 pm Free live music and special events.
Cloverdale Farmers Market & Friday Night Live Music in the Plaza
Fridays, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. May - August Cloverdale Plaza & Broad St. The market is enhanced by The Cloverdale Art Alliance’s “Friday Night Live” Concerts on the Plaza. Free performances of world music & dance.
Glen Ellen Community Farmer’s Market
Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmer’s Market Wednesdays, 8:30am-12pm & Saturdays, 8:30am-1pm Wells Fargo Center for the Arts Parking Lot
Sebastopol Farmer’s Market Sundays, 10:00 am – 1:20 pm Year-Round Sebastopol Plaza at McKinley St. Live music. Great family fun. If you bring small children, Pack a change of clothes, they love cooling off in the fountain!
Sonoma Valley Farmer’s Market
Guerneville Farmer’s Market
Fridays, 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Year-Round Arnold Field Parking Lot adjacent to Depot Park, First Street West Tuesdays, 5:30 pm – Dusk May– October Sonoma Plaza The Tuesday Night Market is classic community fair. Locals buy food at the market, then have dinner together at the Plaza, and you are welcome!
Healdsburg Farmer’s Market
Valley of the Moon Certified Farmer’s Market
Sundays 10-2 May – October Jack London Village
Thursdays, 3–7 May – October This market is enhanced by live music with “Rockin’ the River” on the Plaza Sonoma Nesting Company’s parking lot, next to the Guerneville Plaza. Saturdays, 9 – Noon May – October Wednesdays, 3:30 - 6:00pm May – October At North & Vine Streets Special events include kid’s craft days, Zucchini Festival, Pumpkin Festival & great free music every week.
Occidental Farmer’s Market Fridays, 4 – Dusk June – October In front of Howard’s Café
Petaluma
Tuesdays, May - October 5:30pm - Dusk. Behind Sonoma City Hall
Windsor Farmer’s Market
Sundays, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm May – December Thursdays, 5:00 – 8:00 pm June – August Windsor Town Green at Bell Road
Calistoga Farmer’s Market
Saturdays 8:30am–Noon May – Oct Sharpstein Museum Plaza Washington St, Fresh, locally grown produce, vine & tree-ripened fruits & veggies
Saturdays, 2 – 5pm May – November Walnut Park, Petaluma Boulevard Live music and other entertainment. The first Saturday of each month is Children’s Thursday Evening Chef’s Market Activity Day, market provides First Street between Main & Franklin free crafts projects for kids. Now in its’ 19th year, Napa’s most popular outdoor event Wednesdays, 4:30 – 8pm combines food, wine and enterJune–August tainment to make this a signaSecond St. and B & D Streets ture Napa event. Three musical stage and Kid’s entertainment.
Redwood Empire Farmers’ Market
Wednesdays, 8:30am-12pm & Saturdays, 8:30am-1pm East side of the Veterans Building, corner of Maple & Brookwood. 1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa
Rohnert Park Farmers Market
Fridays, 5 pm - 8 pm June 15 – August 6250 Lynne Conde Way,Rohnert Park
Santa Rosa Downtown Market
(Wednesday Night Market) Wednesdays, 5–8:30pm May – August A large Street Party with live music, food, wine tasting, crafts, jump houses, pony rides, street performers and more. The Market takes place on Mendocino Avenue between 4th & 5th Streets.
Napa Downtown Farmer’s Market Open every Tues and Sat 8:00 am - Noon May – October Next to Oxbow Public Market Enjoy a celebration of community, world class produce and locally made artisan goods
Oakmont Farmer’s Market Saturdays, 9:00 am – Noon Oakmont Dr. & White Oak
St. Helena Farmer’s Market Fridays, 7:30 am – Noon 360 Crane Ave.
Yountville Farmer’s Market May – August 4:00 – 8:00 pm COmpadres Parking Lot 6539 Washington St.
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berry, Rhubarb, Pumpkin, Chocolate Cream and Lemon Meringue pies. With tables inside and out, bicyclers traveling the West County Trail also find her deli sandwiches and homemade potato salad to be well worth the stop. Find out for yourself why Mom’s Apple Pie has been written up in both Via Magazine and Departures Magazine, and featured on Bay Area Backroads. 4550 Gravenstein Hwy. North, Sebastopol, CA 95472. 707-823-8330 •momsapplepieusa.com
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Sample Wine Country’s Finest Cuisine
Your Wine Country experience will not be complete without a Fine Dining moment... or two. Or in Michelin Guide’s opinion... 11. Known throughout the world for its discriminating guide, Michelin has honored two Napa Valley restaurants with three stars (the only 3 star restaurants in the San Francisco, Bay Area & Wine Country edition of Michelin). The Restaurant at Meadowood (three stars), in St. Helena, offers “elegantly casual environment in keeping with Napa Valley’s country setting, featuring a modern approach to Napa Valley cuisine.” Chef Christopher Kostow honed his skills in France, from a Paris bistro to the Michelin-starred Le Jardin des Sens in Provence. Call (707) 963-3646 for reservations. •meadowood.com Meadowood Chef The French Laundry (three stars) is Christopher Kostow. Photo the crown jewel of owner-chef Thomas courtesy Meadowood Keller’s restaurant group (he also owns
Ad Hoc and Bouchon in St. Helena and Per Se in New York). After apprenticing in France, Thomas brought the experience he remembered to the historic building in Yountville, which had been a saloon, a brothel, a French steam laundry and a restaurant, yet retained the name “French Laundry” by the locals. His philosophy sums up the success of this restaurant experience: “...a great meal is a kind of journey that returns you to sources of pleasure you may have forgotten and takes you to places you have never been before.” Each day the chefs prepare a 9-course tasting menu, so each experience is unique to the last. Call ahead... way ahead, to get your reservation. (707) 944-2380. •frenchlaundry.com
Wine Country’s 2013 Michelin One Star Restaurants: Auberge du Soleil
180 Rutherford Hill, Rutherford. 800-348-5406 aubergedusoleil.com
Bouchon Bistro
6534 Washington St., Yountville •707.944.8037 bouchonbistro.com
Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant 7871 River Road, Forestville •707.887.3300. farmhouseinn.com
La Toque (In the Weston Hotel) 1314 McKinstry St, Napa 707.257.5157 •latoque.com
Madrona Manor
1001 Westside Rd, Healdsburg 707.433.4231 madronamanor.com
Redd
6480 Washington St, Yountville 707.944.2222. reddnapavalley.com
Solbar
755 Silverado Tr., Calistoga 707.226.0850 solagecalistoga.com
Terra
1345 Railroad Ave., St. Helena. 707.963.8931. terrarestaurant.com
Terrapin Creek
1580 Eastshore Rd., Bodega Bay 707.875.2700 terrapincreekcafe.com
Some of Our Favorite Picnic Spots in Wine Country Gundlach-Bundschu Winery, 2000 Denmark St., Sonoma
Kunde Winery 9825 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood
Cline Cellars 24737 Arnold Dr., Sonoma
Ledson Winery 7335 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood Mill Creek Vineyards 1401 Westside Road,Healdsburg
Bartholomew Park Winery 1000 Vineyard Ln., Sonoma Sebastiani Vineyards 389 4th St E, Sonoma Paradise Ridge Winery 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr., Santa Rosa Imagery Estate Winery 14335 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen Chateau St. Jean 8555 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood Landmark Vineyards 101 Adobe Canyon Road, Sonoma Buena Vista Winery 18000 Old Winery Road, Sonoma
Gloria Ferrer 23555 Arnold Drive, Sonoma Ravenswood Winery 18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma Hop Kiln Winery 6050 Westside Road, Healdsburg Rochioli Vineyards 6192 Westside Road, Healdsburg Benzinger 1883 London Ranch Rd., Glen Ellen Korbel 13250 River Road, Guerneville Alpa Omega 1155 Mee Lane at Hwy 29, Rutherford
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Passalacqua Winery 3805 Lambert Bridge Rd Healdsburg
Frank Family Vineyards 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga
Amizetta Vineyards 1099 Greenfield Rd, St.Helena August Briggs 1307 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga
Judd’s Hill 2332 Silverado Trail, Napa Louis Martini 254 Saint Helena Hwy S., St. Helena
Bennett Lane 3340 Hwy 128 Calistoga Buehler Vineyards 820 Greenfield Rd, St Helena Casa Nuestra Winery 3451 Silverado Trail N., St. Helena Clos Pegase 1060 Dunaweal Ln, Calistoga Cuvasion Estate Wines 4550 Silverado Trail, Calistoga Flora Springs Winery 1978 Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena Folie a Deux 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville
Miner Family Vineyard 7850 Silverado Trail, Oakville Pine Ridge Winery 5901 Silverado Trail, Napa Rutherford Hill 200 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford St. Clement 2867 St Helena Hwy N., St. Helena Summers Estate Wines 1171 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga Tudal Family Winery 1015 Big Tree Road, St. Helena V. Sattui Winery 1111 White Lane, St. Helena
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See a Real Fort at Fort Ross Historic Park
Take a trip to the Fort Ross State Historic Park to see how members of the Russian-American settlement lived from 1812 to 1841. The park offers delightfully informative and entertaining tours as well as a reconstructed Russian Orthodox chapel, barracks and two corner blockhouses. The Rotchev House is an original building that was renovated in 1836 for the last manager of Fort Ross, Alexander Rotchev. Fishing, hiking, camping and scuba diving are popular activities at Fort Ross Historic Park, and after a long day of fun, relax in the shade with a picnic at the picturesque picnic area. Fort Ross State Historic Park is located 12 miles north of Jenner on Hwy 1. For more information, call (707) 847-3286. •parks.ca.gov/?page_id=449
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The Sharpsteen Museum’s permanent exhibits are designed to present the history of the upper Napa Valley from its pre-history to post World War I. The Museum uses extraordinarily detailed dioramas to depict Calistoga during its era as the elegant 1860s Hot Springs resort developed by pioneer, promoter, publisher, entrepreneur, and California’s first millionaire, Sam Brannan. The Museum was a project of Ben and Bernice Sharpsteen, who retired to a ranch near Calistoga which had been acquired by Ben’s grandmother in the 1800s. Ben was an Academy Award-winning animator, producer and director for Walt Disney Studios, working on many famous Disney projects. Memorabilia of his career (including one of his
Oscars), his hobby (antique autos) and family history are displayed in the founders room of the Museum. The construction of the museum building and dioramas was completed in 1978, then donated to the City of Calistoga. The museum building adjoins a restored original cottage from Brannan’s resort, which was moved to this site and incorporated into the museum complex. A visit to the museum bookstore is a step back in time. The selection of books will take you through the lives of the Native Americans (Wappo and Pomo), the Donner-Reed Party of 1846, the Gold Rush of 1848 as well as the story of Sam Brannan, the builder and developer of Calistoga, and California’s first millionaire. Relive the year of 1880 when Robert Louis Stevenson and his new bride spent the summer in Calistoga in a deserted mining camp, where he scribed the famous Silverado Squatters. 1311 Washington St., Calistoga 707.942.5911 •sharpsteen-museum.org The Sonoma County Museum celebrates and interprets the region’s rich history, art, and culture by exhibiting and collecting relevant objects and artworks, by serving as a vital community gathering place, and by inspiring visitors with dynamic experiences that engage, educate, and enlighten. The Sonoma County Museum building was originally the Santa Rosa Post Office and Federal Building. Built in 1909 it was among the first 12 buildings built by the federal government in California. The architecture of the building is Roman Renaissance Revival showing influence of the Spanish style. The museum’s collection has expanded from 3,500 artifacts acquired in 1985 to nearly 25,000 items, all of which document Sonoma County’s rich history and culture throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The Museum’s regional collection is incredibly diverse – highlights of the Museum’s holdings include extensive collections of historic paintings, sculpture, photographs and prints, costumes and textiles, ceramics and glass, industrial tools and machinery, wood sculpture and furniture, and other objects, documents, and graphics relative to Sonoma County’s diverse communities, commerce, technologies, and lifestyles. Educational programs, both on and off-site, evolve from Museum exhibitions and encourage a deeper understanding of their artistic, cultural, and historical themes. The museum is located at 425 7th Street in Santa Rosa. They are open Tuesday-Sunday, 11:00am - 5:00pm. (707) 579-1500. •sonomacountymuseum.org Sonoma Valley Museum of Art (SVMA) exhibitions feature the work of local, national, and international artists. Content originates from private collections and artist studios and is borrowed from museums, galleries, and other sources. Media include painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, ceramics, architecture, industrial design, graphic design, printmaking, film, video, textiles, and crafts. Qualified guest curators plan and assemble the shows. The museum’s new LaHaye Sculpture Gallery presents a rotating series of large-scale sculptures that appear concurrently with main gallery exhibitions. Aviation History comes to life at the Pacific Coast Air Museum located at the Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa. The Pacific Coast Air Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the acquisition, restoration, safe operation and display of historic aircraft. Visit the museum to view the educational exhibits and walk among the static aircraft displays including the F-4 Phantom, F-14 Tomcat, F-86 Sabre, AV-8C Harrier, UH-1H Huey and more. In over 20 years of operation the museum has acquired more than two dozen historical aircraft, many of which have significant military service. Sit inside the cockpit of historical military aircraft every third weekend of each month and talk to our knowledgeable docents and aircraft crews. Many of them served our country in these same aircraft. For more information call (707) 575-7900 •pacificcoastairmuseum.org The Healdsburg Museum & Historical Society is the perfect
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Street, in downtown Petaluma. Hours: Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (707) 778-4398 •petalumamuseum.com Napa Valley Museum features changing art exhibitions and a permanent history gallery. Located adjacent to the Town of Yountville featuring world class hotels and fine dining, the museum offers both adult and family programs and events, summer camps, and community outreach. Tours are arranged by reservation and the museum is available for rent for weddings, conferences and workshops. Museum hours are 10 am -5 pm daily, closed Tuesdays and major holidays. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville (707) 944-0500. •napavalleymuseum.org
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place to research the history of Wine Country, from turn of the century garb to the artifacts, maps, photos and documents that chronicle the rich history of this beautiful region as well as the dramatic story of the birth and road to maturity of the wine industry. New Audio Tour technology enhances the museum experience as visitors enjoy self-guided tours of the Gallery created by curatorial staff with narrator Elizabeth Holmes as the “Voice of Healdsburg Museum.” Check their website for the current exhibit or drop in at 221 Matheson St. in Healdsburg. The museum is open FREE to the Public Wednesday - Sunday 11 am – 4 pm. •healdsburgmuseum.org Petaluma’s former library now houses Petaluma poultry, dairy, and Miwok Indian history exhibits from the 1850s. The cornerstone for this stately Carnegie Library was laid in 1904. The building, designed by local architect Brainerd Jones and built from locally quarried stone, features the largest free-standing leaded glass dome in Northern California. The building is in the neo-classical style, featuring original fan-glass windows, round leaded-glass windows, also original interior wood paneling and columns. It also houses a fine research library. The museum offers weekend tours of historic Petaluma led by costumed docents, public lecture series, guided museum tours, Outreach Program to schools, Annual Victorian Tea, assisted research, Museum Association Membership, Internships, and special events through the year. With its stunning acoustics, intimate size and classic architectural interior, the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum affords performers and concert goers alike the ultimate in sound experience. The 1899 Henry F. Miller Piano is the focal point; the Museum has featured classical performances by such greats as Nigel Armstrong and Miles Graber, the 5 B concert featuring Judiyaba, Marilyn Thompson and Roy Zajac, and others.The Petaluma Historical Museum is located at 20 Fourth
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Historic Bale Grist Mill
You can either park at the Grist Mill or hike to the Mill from BotheNapa Valley State Park (about 2 miles round trip). The water-powered grist mill that was built in 1846. It was once the center of social activity as Napa Valley settlers gathered to have their corn and wheat ground into meal or flour. The owner of the mill was Dr. Edward Turner Bale, who received the property in a land grant from the Mexican government and lived near the site until his death in 1849. Farmers brought grain to the mill where it was placed into the boot of an elevator to be mechanically transported upstairs where it was cleaned by various types of equipment. The slow turning of the old grind stones and the dampness of the mill’s site gave the meal a special quality for making cornbread, yellowbread, shortening bread and spoon bread. The mill remained in use until the early 1900s. The mill and its 36-foot water wheel are protected as a state historic landmark and have been partially restored. Another site of interest is the site of the first church in the Napa Valley as well as the Pioneer Cemetery. The historic park is three miles north of St. Helena (3369 N St.) on Highway 29. Lat/Long: 38.5052 / -122.4691. parks.ca.gov/?page_id=48
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See Where Hitchcock Filmed “The Birds”
In 1961, Alfred Hitchcock was looking for a coastal location for his next film. He was looking for a remote area, free of interference from trees and mountains, giving him open and clear shots of sky. Bodega and Bodega Bay fit the bill, and almost three years later, the thriller The Birds was released. Still standing today is the original schoolhouse in which Tippie Hedren and the schoolchildren took refuge, then tried to flee from the gulls and flocks of ravens. The ancient Potter School was condemned before the filming, so film crews shored it up. Over the years, the school has been used as a bed and breakfast, but is now a private residence, so please respect the owner’s privacy. Next door to the schoolhouse was the schoolteacher’s house, but that was a facade built by the film crew, and is no longer there. A glimpse of the Bodega Catholic Church was seen in the film, which still exists. Some other structures burned down in the late 60s, but the serene countryside and the roads traveled are quite recognizable. Shown in one of the opening scenes, Bay Hill Road can be found entering Hwy 1, both north and south of town. At the north end, drive up about a mile, safely turn around and look at the scene that was
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filmed over 40 years ago. Remember the gas station that blew up? That was the Tides Restaurant and parking lot, used for the gas station, cafe and boat dock scenes. The gas station was actually blown up on a studio lot. The Tides complex which has been expanded and remodeled several times since then is now the Tides Wharf Restaurant, serving local seafood specialties with panoramic views of the bay. The Sonoma Coast Visitor Center in Bodega Bay receives thousands of Hitchcock fans every year, looking for a glimpse of scenery from the film. •bodegabayca.org
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Browse the World’s Only Hand Fan Museum
The Hand Fan Museum in Healdsburg is the first museum in the United States dedicated solely to the display of hand fans, and is a perfect place to learn about the varied artistic and cultural uses of the seemingly simple hand fan.The fans themselves have been used for centuries as fashion accessories, in religious and ceremonial rituals, and even in battle. The fans depict a diverse variety of beautiful scenes in many mediums and patterns that tell the stories of the cultures and individuals who have used them. The museum also offers an array of beautiful fans for purchase. The Hand Fan Museum is located at 219 Healdsburg Avenue in Healdsburg. For more information, call the museum at (707) 431-2500. •handfanmuseum.com
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Take a Tour Last Mission
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Mission San Francisco Solano was founded the 4th of July, 1823 (21st in order) by Padre Jose Altimira. The Mission is named for St. Francis Solano, missionary to the Peruvian Indians. The Indian name was thought to be Sonoma. Now part of the Sonoma State Historic Park, the Mission houses the Jorgensen watercolors of Missions of California. There is no active church at the Mission. The Mission is in the Sonoma State Historical Park in Sonoma, in the middle of the Sonoma Valley wine area. From Northbound U.S. 101 take California 37 at Novato. Proceed to Sears Point and turn on California 121 (Sears Point has a large racetrack; stay in the left lane as you approach since 121 and 116 split here and you will exit from the left lane). Follow 121 to Schellville where you turn North onto California 12. Follow that into Sonoma (about 18 miles total). From Southbound 101 take California 116 at Petaluma. Follow 116 to California 121 and then to California 12 at Schellville. Follow 12 into Sonoma (about 16 miles total). In Sonoma take Broadway to Napa Street (basically just stay on 12 until it comes to a “T” intersection at the park) and then 1st Street (East or West) one block North to Spain Street (facing the park from 12 the Mission is at the back right corner). The Mission is at 114 East Spain Street (California Landmark 3). Open daily 10am-5pm. (707) 938-1519
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Jack London’s Home
Jack London was the author of some of the greatest stories ever written about the wild outdoors, and he lived right here in Sonoma County from 1905 until his death in 1916. It was here, on his fantastic 1,500-acre ranch, that he wrote most of his later stories and novels. The ranch has since been donated to the State of California and has become the Jack London State Historic Park.Bicycling and horseback riding are allowed on some trails. A summer horseback riding concession is available in the park.See the bathhouse, the dam and lake—which
were built by the author—and check out the museum dedicated to London, which is housed in “The House of Happy Walls.” The original silo, barns, stables and “pig’s palace” are still standing by the parking lot and picnic area. This truly enchanting park is located at 2400 London Ranch Road in Glen Ellen. For more information, call (707) 938-5216 •parks.ca.gov/?page_id=47
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Stroll through Luther Burbank Home & Gardens
Over the course of his 50-year career, famous horticulturist Luther Burbank experimented with and developed numerous plant varieties. At the Luther Burbank Home and Gardens, a Santa Rosa City Park, learn about this amazing man’s life by visiting the Museum, his Greenhouse, and the home he lived in from 1884 through 1906. The museum is located in the Carriage House. Here you can see exhibits on Burbank’s life and influential work, visit the Gift Shop, and sign up for a Docent-led tour. The Greenhouse, designed by Burbank himself in 1889, contains a replica of his office as well as numerous exhibits. The Museum, Gift Shop and guided tours of the Burbank Home and Greenhouse are available to the public Tuesday through Sunday from April through October. Don’t forget to wander through the gardens and admire the beauty Burbank studied and to which he dedicated his life. The Gardens are open daily from 8 a.m. to dusk. Luther Burbank Home & Gardens is located at the corner of Santa Rosa Avenue and Sonoma Avenue across from City Hall in Santa Rosa. For more information call 707-524-5445 •lutherburbank.org
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APR-OCT Docent-led Tours/Museum & Gift Shop (Tue-Sun, 10-4) Summer Lecture Series YEAR-ROUND Group Tours/Children’s Tours (by appointment) Free Self-guided Tours (8am-dusk daily) Free Cell Phone Audio Tours (when no Docent-led tours) Facility Rental (Weddings/Ceremonies/Photography) Speakers Bureau • Plant Sales Special Events • Annual Holiday Open House Santa Rosa & Sonoma Aves., Santa Rosa, CA
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Take a Stand Up Paddle Trip on the River
It has been called the single fastest growing sport in the world. Stand Up Paddling dates back to the ‘60s when surfing instructors used the technique to position themselves for taking photos. It has evolved into a very popular sport on lakes rivers and estuaries. Today, you can Stand Up Paddle (SUP) down the Russian River, the Petaluma River and even in some private lakes in Wine Country. Paddles used for SUP are similar to paddles used for canoeing or kayaking, with extended handles to reach the water from a standing position. Petaluma Stand Up Paddle is located at the Petaluma Marina next to the Sheraton. They offer tours, lessons and rentals by the hour. Join them for a Sunset Paddle, a trip downstream to downtown Petaluma, or up the Petaluma River and back. For a reasonable fee, you can even keep your board overnight. Local enthusiasts should check on the Season Pass and Rent to Own programs. Ask about Eco-Adventures including Tomales Bay in West Marin. 707-765-1131. •petalumasup.com Also in Petaluma, Clavey Paddlesports offers Stand Up Paddleboards
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for sale, as well as a Bioluminescence Tour for advanced SUP users. This fascinating and magical 4-hour tour starts at dusk on Tomales Bay. Tour size is up to ten. For information call 707-766-8070. •clavey.com Napa Valley Adventure Tours is also offering Stand Up Paddle tours down the Napa River. Lessons photo courtesy Clavey Paddlesports and rentals. Put in at Cuttings Wharf; out at Kennedy Park for 3.5 miles. For information call 707-4335599. •napavalleyadventuretours.com River’s Edge Kayak & Canoe is also offering Stand Up Paddle rentals with trips on the upper Russian River section and under the bridge at Veterans Memorial Park in Healdsburg. •riversedgekayakandcanoe.com
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Challenge yourself with River’s Edge Kayak & Canoe
River’s Edge is the place to cure “Nature Deficiency Disorder” (NDD), offering a variety of self-guided trips and a variety of boat styles (including SUPs). Their trips wind through the remote Alexander Valley to Healdsburg. This stretch of the Upper Russian River offers water that is moving, fresh and invigorating, offering a variety of conditions to accommodate casual paddlers as well as the more adventurous. The friendly staff at River’s Edge Kayak & Canoe Trips will be there to assist you with everything from parking to packing. No charge for ziplocks, net bags, dry bags, coolers, tie downs and a FREE ice cream for everyone upon return. Dogs are always welcome! Choose from photo courtesy River’s Edge three different trips, including customized multi-day trips to the ocean. Navigate Class I-II current, negotiating around tight turns and overhanging trees on the 4-6 hour full day trip, or take a less challenging cruise on the 2-3 hour family friendly run. No need for and end of trip shuttle because you wind up at your vehicle. Check out their 2 for 1 Tuesdays and Free Camera Fridays. River’s Edge prides itself on offering a refreshing approach
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to customer service. Come see for yourself! Call 707-433-7247 to book your adventure. Bring your camera! •riversedgekayakandcanoe.com
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Take a Kayak or a River Limo on the Napa River
Conveniently located near Oxbow Public Market, Napa Valley Adventure Tours can get you on the Napa River in no time. Whether you choose a guided or self-guided trip, the NVAT team’s expertise will guarantee a memorable and exciting trip. The River North Trip will take you through the denser and more diverse foliage (they like to call it the “Napa Amazon”). In this section of the river, the waters turn from a salt-fresh water mix (brackish) to clear fresh water as you get farther north. It is an enjoyable, relaxing tour with plenty of wildlife sightings. The River Central Trip provides the most diverse views from along the wetlands with rolling hills to an increasing elevation of the shoreline. The foliage gets denser as you contine, and the waterfowl and fish (stripers and salmon) sightings become more and more frequent. The River South Trips can be the most challenging of the Napa River trips. The Napa River flows into San Pablo Bay, which continues to San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. While that trip can be strenuous, NVAT offers a less strenuous but still very exciting tour (ask for Tour #3). As you float by longhorn cattle grazing under Eucalyptus trees, you will evenutally see an old railroad bridge and sloughs you can explore at low tide (always be aware of the tide schedule when adventuring on this river). If you are traveling with a group, you can save even more. NVAT offers discounts for groups of 6 or more. Hop aboard Napa photo courtesy Napa Valley Adventure Tours Valley Adventure Tours’ Electra Craft “River Limo” and enjoy panoramic views while your Captain provides you with background and fun facts about the Napa River. Passing recently restored wetlands and historic Downtown Napa, this relaxing trip includes a cheese platter from Oxbow Wine and Cheese Market and soft drinks. You are encouraged to bring additional beverages and snacks to complement your trip. Can you imagine a more relaxing way to end a day of tasting fine wine in Napa Valley? Cruises depart
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at 3 and 6pm and run $50 per adult, $25 per child. Custom Dinner Cruises and Charters are also available. The boat seats 11 people. 7All Napa Valley Adventure tours include a choice of gourmet lunches. Call ahead and let them know which selection you would prefer. 707-259-1833. 1147 First St., Napa. •napavalleyadventuretours.com
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Float River
Russian Burke’s Canoes
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The Russian River offers one of the most beautiful experiences in Sonoma County. Rent a kayak or canoe with family and friends and float down the river to truly appreciate its beauty. Burke’s Canoe Trips in Forestville offers a 10-mile self-guided canoe trip down the Russian River through redwoods, past mountains and warm sunny beaches. Return Shuttle provided. Your canoe trip starts one mile north of Forestville and ends in the resort town of Guerneville, then grab a shuttle back when you are ready. Picnic, swim and sunbathe at your leisure. Enjoy beautiful wildlife. Burke’s specializes in excellent canoe and kayak trips for all skill levels. And at just $60 per canoe, it is truly a great value! Call (707) 887-1222 for reservations. Barring extraordinary weather, Burke’s operates from May through October. •burkescanoetrips.com
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Raft the Russian River with Russian River Adventures
Take a half day or full day self-guided trip down the upper part of the Russian River on a SOAR inflatable canoe. These durable crafts are
Rafting on the Russian River!
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Perfect for: • Families • Couples • Dogs • Groups Swim, Picnic, Birdwatch, Explore for Turtles & Tadpoles All Gear & Return Shuttle Provided Reserve online at russianriveradventures.com or call 707-433-5599
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considered by many to be quieter, more stable and more comfortable than standard metal canoes. Russian River Adventures exclusively runs the “primo” south of Healdsburg section. There are no roads, houses, or building along the way. You will feel like you have the river to yourself! The half day trip begins at 12:30 pm. It’s an easy 4-mile journey of just a couple of hours down the Russian River from Memorial Beach in Healdsburg to Crow Bar. You’ll find a great current, plenty of clean, clear water and loads of beaches for excellent river swimming and cooling off during our hot summer days. The full day trip begins at 10 am. It is a great eco-adventure, starting at Memorial Beach and ending at Wohler Bridge, nine miles downstream. This section of the Russian River offers a great current, long reflective pools and some great swimming holes. You can expect to see an abundance of wildlife as well. This is a dog friendly trip, with plenty of spaces to pull over for Fido to romp. Pack a picnic lunch and your favorite beverages and set off down the most secluded and hard to access section of the Russian River. Veteran river rat Larry Laba and his staff will greet you warmly, and give you a thorough orientatation prior to your launch. They offer fast and easy online reservations, or call 707-433-5599. 20 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg •russianriveradventures.com
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The Napa River begins just south of the summit of Mt. St. Helena in the Mayacamas Mountains. The source is seasonal Kimball Canyon Creek in Robert Louis Stevenson State Park at an elevation of 3,745 feet. It flows south for 4 miles entering the Napa Valley just north of Calistoga. The river flows southeast past Calistoga, St. Helena, Rutherford, Oakville and through Napa. Downstream of Napa it forms a tidal estuary, entering Mare Island Strait, a narrow channel on the north end of San Pablo Bay. The Napa River deposits into Napa Sonoma Marsh, a wetland at the northern edge of San Pablo Bay, which is a northern arm of the San Francisco Bay. This marsh photo by Kevin O’Conner has an area of 48,000 acres, of which 13,000 acres are abandoned salt evaporation ponds. Although the marsh extends north as far as State Route 12, most of the marsh is only accessible by boat. The best fishing on the Napa River, according to gofishn.com, is the lower section, the last mile or two before it pours into the bay. August-October is best if you are looking for the increasing populuation of Striped Bass. Bait fish with mudsuckers, bullheads, anchovies and shrimp. Troll with worm tail jigs from Mare Island Straits to downtown Napa. For larger stripers, fish bullheads during November and December. Fishsniffer.com further advises that in the winter and into the early summer, sturgeon are known to congregate at the muddier south end. gofishn.com reports the largest sturgeon landed was a 194-pounder caught by George Fano at the Vallejo Pier. Try fishing along the nearby wall at the pier, with additional access off Wilson Avenue. Sturgeon are found year round in the river, but January through March is the best time. Fish grass, mud and ghost shrimp on big outgoing tides. •fishsniffer.com •gofishn.com
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Russian River Access Points
When fishing the Russian River, according to King’s Sport & Tackle, the most rewarding fishing starts in fall. Small Steelhead (1/2 to 4 lbs) migrate up the river in late September and October along with the Chinook salmon. These fish generally stay in the lower river and are a lot of fun on light tackle or a 5wt or 6wt fly rod. Larger adult Steelhead 6 to 14lbs and occasionally into the 20lb range start their migration up river in late October and November running through the winter months into early April. Note: “No Take” on Chinook salmon or Coho salmon. If you hook a salmon while Stealhead fishing you must release it immediately. At times, fishing is very good but often challenging as we wait for the rains to ease and the water to clear. In April and May another anadromous (anadromous fishes are those that spend all or part of their adult life in salt water and return to freshwater streams and rivers to spawn) fish puts in an appearance – the small but mighty Shad. What fighters these fish are! Mostly taken on flies and feathered lures, these fish provide a lot of entertainment as well as refining the fly fisherman’s skill in using sinking shooting heads with wet flies. Summer brings warmer water and the bite turns on for Small and Large Mouth Bass. These fish, along with Bluegill, provide solid fishing all summer long for our many visitors. The Russian River is a Barbless Hook river year-round. Check the Fish and Game Regulations for specific rules, hook sizes, bag limits, and size of fish. All tributaries are closed to fishing. These are spawning streams and we need to protect our native fish. For fishing information, guide services, regulations books, and licenses contact King’s Sport & Tackle in Guerneville. 707-869-2156 •kingsrussianriver.com
Cloverdale River Park 31820 McCray Road, Cloverdale Camp Rose Beach 2140 S. Fitch Mountain Rd, Healdsburg Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach 13839 Old Redwood Highway, Healdsburg Johnson’s Beach 16241 First Street, Guerneville Odd Fellows Bridge Odd Fellows Road, Guerneville Monte Rio Beach 20488 California 116, Monte Rio Jenner Boat Ramp Behind Jenner Visitor Center Sunset Beach River Park 11403 River Road, Forestville Forestville River Access 10584 River Drive, Forestville Steelhead Beach 9000 River Road, Forestville
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trips through the heart of the Redwoods from Forestville to Guerneville. Enjoy a ten mile self-guided canoe trip through the Redwoods with return shuttle included. Picnic, swim and sunbathe at Present this beaches along this ad for magnificent stretch of river. View wildlife such as river otter, per canoe great blue heron, with advance reservation! osprey, turtles and more. Canoeing at Burke’s is a true Russian River tradition! Riverside camping and kayak trips also available.
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See Wine Country Vintage Aircraft
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Here’s a chance to fly in a WWII 1942 open-cockpit biplane. Put yourself in the capable hands of Chris Prevost, president and founder of Vintage Aircraft Company. A commercial-licensed pilot for 30 years, Chris has flown over 75 different aircraft in his lifetime. In 1981 he began offering scenic and aerobatic rides in historical military training aircraft, including a restored North American AT-6 (Texan or SNJ-4) and three 1941 Boeing PT-17 Stearmans. Chris and his other two highly experienced commercial-licensed pilots, Tom Morris and Mike Mackes offer 20-minute “Scenic Flights” over the beautiful Sonoma Valley and a variety of 40-minute “Explorer Flights.” These include a “Wine Country Tour” of the Sonoma and Napa Valleys. Book a “West to the Pacific” tour over the hills of Sonoma, Novato, Petaluma and out to Tomales Bay for a majestic view of the Pacific Ocean. Or take a “Spires of the City” tour for a panoramic look at Sausalito and Tiburon Harbors, circling Mt. Tamalpais en route to Pt. Reyes before returning to Sonoma. If you like, your pilots can add an aerobatic thrill to your experience, inverting in an open cockpit, a barrel-roll, hammer-head or a famous Cuban Eight maneuver. Pull on your flying helmet, climb up the wing and strap yourself into the front seat for a lifetime thrill. The Vintage Aircraft Company is located at the Sonoma Valley Airport, 23982 Arnold Drive, in Sonoma. Take Hwy 37 to Hwy 121, about 6 miles north of the Hwy 37-121 intersection. Call (707) 938-2444. •vintageaircraft.com
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View Wine Country a Hot Air Balloon
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At Napa Valley Balloons your flight will be preceded by a predawn Continental Breakfast, followed by a brief pilot orientation. Upon arrival at your launch site, you become a part of the buzz, from the hum of the inflator fans to the roar of the burners. Then... lift off, followed by... silence! Gently, the balloon lifts into the early morning breeze that ushers you above corridors of grapes and between the mountains of one of the most magnificent valleys on Earth. As you drift along there is no movement of air, for you have become the wind. Above it all, your experienced and knowledgeable pilot and host will welcome questions and serve as your guide for points of local interest and the Valley’s extraordinary beauty. Enchantment, romance, and excitement fill every colorful moment of this graceful adventure. Your flight is a momentous occasion to celebrate with special friends. The award winning Napa Valley Balloons, Inc. has been flying hot air balloons over the Napa Valley for over 29 years. They have FAA certified pilots and aircraft, a professional staff and an impeccable safety record with thousands of satisfied adventurers experiencing the pleasure of hot air ballooning. The experience will last an hour but the memories will last a lifetime! Once earthbound again, your flight is celebrated with Napa Valley’s finest sparkling wines at their delicious Champagne Breakfast, where best stories are told and lifelong friendships are sealed. For flight information and reservations call 800.253.2224. Visit their website for a photo gallery and more information. napavalleyballoons.com
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As outgoing president of the Sebastopol Rotary, it is customary to be honored at a “debunking party,” an event that includes a parting gift. A fellow member noticed that President Linda Sinkay seemed to like stars, having designed her presidential pin in the form of shooting stars. So when she left the job, the club gave her a $250 Astroscan telescope. In no time, Linda went from an occasional stargazer to a passionate amateur astronomer. The stars perfectly aligned when she, with friend and fellow Rotarian Jim Goodenough, started offering star-gazing entertainment at public and private events. The two friends began taking classes at the Ferguson Observatory in Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, and very quickly outgrew Sinkay’s telescope, upgrading to scopes on more secure mounts and much larger mirrors that take in more light. Moving on not only to more expensive equipment but to more advanced sightings, like nebulae and shooting stars, they launched their Star Parties to support their passion for the cosmos. And it’s a bargain, too, at $75 a person, $130 per couple and an additional $65 for each additional person. They will come to you or set up at one of their own designated spots. The party includes light snacks decorated like planetary objects. Parties start at dusk and end whenever guests have seen enough, even if it’s midnight. There is no additional charge for long nights. 569-6800 or 823-3631 WineCountryStarParty.com STARGAZING IN WINE COUNTRY Robert Ferguson Observatory: Holds public star parties, night sky classes and even rents the entire observatory with trained docents for private parties for $165 and an additional $165 to rent the adjoining campground in Sugarloaf State Park in Kenwood. 8336979 Rfo.org Sonoma County Astronomical Society: A group of both amateur and professional astronomers who aim to foster interest and education about astronomy. Meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Proctor Terrace Elementary School at the corner of Bryden and Grosse streets in Santa Rosa. Members available for free star parties for schools and private groups. Sonomaskies.org. Santa Rosa Junior College Planetarium: Offers public shows. 5274372 or 527-4465 santarosa.edu/planetarium/publicshows.html Go to www.101things.com/winecountry • Wine Country 107
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grape to the glass. Your tour will take you to the Sodaro Winery, where you will walk among the vines, touch the grapes and taste wine made on site. From a terrace with a spectacular view, you’ll sample fine wine paired with gourmet entrees. Then you will bicycle to Ancien Winery, taste wine right from the barrel, then be privy to hidden secrets of wine making, directly from the winemakers. Or choose a self-guided tour and explore Napa Valley on your own. NVAT will evaluate your needs and recommend a route for you from two hours to all day. They will provide gear, maps, and a gourmet lunch from a local organic caterer. You will find Napa Valley Adventure Tours near Oxbow Market in Napa. 1147 First St., Napa. 707.259.1833 •napavalleyadventuretours.com
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Tour the Vineyards with Sonoma Valley and Napa Valley Bike Tours
No question, both Napa & Sonoma Valley are destinations that beg to be explored with all five senses. What better way to do that than a wine tasting tour by bicycle? With two locations in Wine Country, Napa & Sonoma Valley Bike Tours offers you the opportunity to experience the oin a icycle oalition vineyards up close and create lasting memories from your wine country vacation. Choose to start your ride in Yountville in the heart of Napa and upport the port Valley or from the historic plaza in the center of Sonoma; from either Both the Napa County Bicycle Coalition and the Sonoma County location you can enjoy a leisurely bike ride along flat country roads, Bicycle Coalition are non-profit organizations, dedicating time and pedaling an average of just 2 to 4 miles between stops at boutique effort to help keep Wine Country green, advance and advocate for the wineries for tastings. And for an entirely unique adventure, opt for the sport of bicycling and underwrite projects and events that make bicycling “Cycling in the Vineyards Tour,” which will take you off-road through safer and more thrilling. By joining these organizations or donating to the vineyards and away from traffic. their cause, you are helping to make the projects more successfull and Guided bike tours are hosted by knowledgeable, local Tour Guides ultimately increasing the quality of your own experiences. and include a catered picnic lunch served overlooking the vineyards. Both Coalitions provide Free Bicycle Valet Services for events Self-guided touring options, custom private tours and high-performance in the area. The Napa Bicycle Coalition includes descriptions on their road bikes are also available. Open 7 days from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 website for several bicycle routes, including a 25 mile scenic route p.m. Napa Valley Bike Tours - 6795 Washington Street, Yountville, CA starting and ending in Calistoga, down Silverado Trail and back. There is www.napavalleybiketours.com/101things - 877-336-2453. Sonoma Valley also a description of an Angwin Neighborhood Trail, utilizing a beautiful Bike Tours - 520 Broadway, Sonoma, CA forested portion of mountain top Pacific Union College. •sonomavalleybiketours.com/101things - 877-336-2453. Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition includes “Ten Great Rides from the Sonoma County Cycling Club” on its website. They also print a great map of bicycling trails that is available when you donate, at their online store or in most bicycle shops in the area. •bikesonoma.org •napabike.org
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Explore the world of wine beyond the tasting room with a guided bike tour taking you along country roads and into the private vineyards of the famous Oak Knoll and Stags Leap Districts. This exclusive “Vine to Barrel” tour begins with a leisurely ride along the pristine Napa River and continues up the Silverado Trail. Relax and refuel at a hillside winery overlooking the valley with a gourmet picnic lunch. Learn about the process of winemaking as you stroll though the vineyards and discover stages of tending to the vines. Follow that experience with a tasting of the wine, then top off the day with seeing more clear skies and breath in the fresh, clean air of Napa Valley from the seat of your hybrid bike. Their “Savor the Experience” tour is the perfect “back roads” bike tour for those who want an inside look at how wine gets from the
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Ride the Napa Valley Vine Trail and Help it Grow
A grass roots organization, the Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition is tasked with building one long, continuous trail for hiking and biking through Napa Valley. When completed, this 44-mile “linear park” will stretch from the Vallejo Ferry to Calistoga. This ambitious project is being completed in segments. The trail will follow Highway 29 and the existing Wine Train tracks north of Napa. South of Napa it will follow the Wine Train Tracks and the Napa River. Tapping into federal and state funds, the coalition is also seeking private donations to help jump start the program. The first completed segment is affectionately known as the “Yountville Mile.” Spanning 4,500 feet, from California Drive in the south to Madison Street in the north, the ride is highlighted with tree tunnels, shaded stretches and views of the valley’s scenic vineyards and hills. Signs let bikers know that they can ride up Solano Avenue from the south and continue on Highway 29, Yount Mill Road, or Yountville Cross Road to go north. It is estimated that the project will cost $1.3 million, with $300,000 coming from the town and $1 million from federal stimulus dollars. For more information about upcoming events and fundraisers, and to monitor the progress of the project, go to vinetrail.org.
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Also available... tandem and triple bicycles, a very stylish way to tour Wine Country. And so that youngster can join you, a foldable child trailer is available. Chances are, you will love your Bike Friday bicycle so much, you will want to keep it. You are in luck... they are available for purchase! Call now to reserve your bikes at 855.483.3732. Their website is their name. •BikePartners.net
Bicycle the Joe Rodota Trail and West County Trails
The Joe Rodota Trail, a segment of the West County Trail, is paved and runs between Santa Rosa and Sebastopol. It ís built on a former railroad right-of-way; several bridges have been constructed over the old trestles. The trail is especially popular in the spring with the vivid blooming of the wildflowers. It is also an excellent place for bird watching year-round. The West County Trail between the towns of Sebastopol and Forestville is a paved path and relatively flat with a few gentle climbs. An unpaved horseback riding trail runs parallel. The West County Trail and the Joe Rodota Trail offer beautiful farm and agricultural views. Both trails can be picked up from just outside Gravenstein Station and the soon-to-open Barlow Center, and there is ample free parking. Go west and stop at Mom’s Apple Pie for some deli sandwiches and sample Mom’s outstanding pies.
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We know you love your biycle and would be thrilled to be exploring Wine Country by bike. But maybe your travel plans did not allow for a bike rack. Maybe checking your bike at the airline was just too expensive. Whatever the reason, BikePartners.net has the solution. Located in Santa Rosa’s Historic Railroad Square. BikePartners. net can deliver high quality touring bicycles to you for free within ten miles of Santa Rosa (moderate fee for delivery beyond that). These handcrafted Bike Friday bicycles easily fold down to fit in the trunk of your car, in a travel case or in your back seat. Rates are very reasonable and include helmet, gloves, water bottle, tool kit with tire pump and saddle bag. You will be free to take the bicycle anywhere in Wine Country you have been hoping to explore by bike. Or you can join a Guided Tour.
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Located at the upper end of Dry Creek Valley, Lake Sonoma offers a nice family area for picnicking, swimming, bank fishing, and picnics. Yorty Creek is located far up the Dry Creek arm and can be accessed by car from the city of Cloverdale. Facilities include chemical toilets, free sheltered picnic areas, a car-top boat launch (no trailers allowed), and a swim beach. Sorry, no drinking water is available at Yorty Creek. Yorty Creek is managed as a day use area. Boat-in campers wishing to launch and park overnight at Yorty Creek must check in with the visitor center and obtain a parking permit to avoid receiving a citation. Swim at your own risk, as there is no lifeguard on duty and please keep an eye on your children. Please, no glass or dogs on the swim beach. At the Lake Sonoma Marina, you can rent ski boats, fishing boats, canoes and kayaks. You can even have a floating party on a pontoon Patio Boat, which can be rented up to 24 hours at a time! The store/deli has handmade sandwiches, drinks (beer, water, soda, etc) and camping supplies. 707-433-2200. •lakesonoma.com Stop at the Visitors Center and The Don Clausen Fish Hatchery, the most modern fish hatchery in the State of California. The lake preserves much of the scenic natural sprawl of the two drainages and their numerous stream-laced side canyons and supports an array of wildlife that includes golden eagles, mountain lions, and even a pair of endangered peregrine falcons. The damp earth of its creekside trails holds the prints of deer and raccoons, as well as the skitterings of rabbits and mice. Before the waterscooter enthusiasts get going in earnest in late May, hikers and canoeists in this 18,000-acre park can enjoy a quiet unbroken by the buzz of waterborne motors.
Hiking: There are 40 miles of Sonoma hiking trails that are shared with horseback riders. Forty miles of trails lead through continually varying terrain. You can traverse open grasslands dominated by the complex silhouettes of ancient oaks, climb canyons shaded by thickly growing redwoods and bays, or explore woodlands dappled with sunlight filtering through a wild scramble of red-trunked madrones. A 4-mile sampler of the park’s diverse habitats that also gives fine views of both arms of the lake starts at the Little Flat trailhead. Walk west and then south to pick up Bummer Peak Trail, then go northwest on Half A Canoe bike path, taking an unsigned trail north to No Name Flat. From here, follow Rockpile Road east about 1/3 mile to Digger Pine Flat, then zigzag downhill through a wooded canyon to Dry Creek Trail, which returns you to Little Flat. •http://www.parks.sonoma.net/laktrls.html
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The largest lake in Napa County with over 20,000 acres, Lake Berryessa is formed by the Monticello Dam, providing water and hydroelectricity to the North Bay Region of the Bay Area. The lake is approximately 15.5 miles long, and only 3 miles wide. The lake has a seaplane landing area that is open to the public. This is a great place for waterskiing, jet skiing, pleasure boating, kayaking and canoeing. Summer water temperatures reach 75 degrees. There are several ideal swimming beaches, picnicking areas and a number of hiking trails on the 165 miles of shoreline. There are several resorts with marinas at the lake, as well as nearby Lake Solano County Park located west of Winters, California. Day use areas include Oak Shores and Smittle Creek. Fishing is considered quite good on Lake Berryessa, including: Sunfish, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish and Bass. “It’s an awesome lake with huge fish. It’s got giants. There are bass in there up to 17 pounds,” claims professional bass fisherman Robyn Dobyns. “There are a lot of fish there, and it doesn’t get much pressure. It’s a fun place to go.” The Monticello Dam area at the southeast corner of the lake is one of the best local birding areas. For other prime birding areas see page 25. The east side of the lake has a 2,000-acre (8.1 km2) Wildlife Management Area that protects wildlife habitats for such species as mountain lion, blacktailed deer, western rattlesnake, raccoon, skunk, osprey and golden eagle. The resorts of Lake Berryessa are currently undergoing a renovation renaissance. Check lakeberryessashores.com for updated information about the unveiling of “an unparalleled network of marinas, spacious and comfortable lodging units, and RV and Camping sites that line the shores of beautiful Lake Berryessa.” •lakeberryessashores.com
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Shop Wine Country’s Main Streets
If you want to get the real flavor of wine country shopping, spend some time at one of our historic, picturesque plazas or Norman Rockwellesque main streets. Healdsburg Plaza surrounds a beautiful park, and offers unique shopping from an abundance of art galleries and fashion stores to jewelers offering one-of-a-kind creations and estate collections. Healdsburg also offers many great dining experiences as well as over 20 tasting rooms where you can sample Wine Country’s best wines. •healdsburg.com Sonoma Plaza, in the town of Sonoma, offers another memorable shopping experience, with dozens of unique shops featuring artisan-made gifts, luxury goods, art and sculpture galleries, home furnishings, kitchenware and jewelry. The shops surround an historic creek-laden park. It is easy to spend an entire day here, with many wine tasting rooms, fine footwear, handbags and gifts in Historic Downtown Ukiah a cheese factory and the last mission ever built in California. •sonomavalley.com Petaluma offers the oldest and newest shopping district, from Historic Kentucky Street’s uniques shops and galleries to the recently restored “Theatre District”, where TOMS • Frye • UGG • Born • Clarks Keen • Naot • Josef Seibel • Ariat you can find not only riverside Teva • El Naturalista • Arcopedico dining, but eclectic and upscale Rieker • Baggallini…and many more shops. •petalumadowntown.com 120 West Standley Street, Ukiah Sebastopol’s Main Street and 707.463.6933 beyond offers the true Main Street www.shoeflyandsox.com shopping experience, from Highfind us on facebook
way 116 South through town and out Highway 116 North. With names like Bee Kind, Milk & Honey, Funk & Flash, Earth Child and Art & Soul, you can count on finding what the mall can’t possibly offer. •sebastopol.org Santa Rosa’s Railroad Square (see page 90) is rich with history and boasts antique stores, boutiques, wine tasting rooms and a wealth of restaurants. East of Highway 101 in Santa Rosa’s Downtown section, you will find a great diversity of merchants, restaurants, pubs and more in and around Courthouse Square. This 12 square block area is easily accessible and offers ample parking. In Guerneville, among the great Redwoods and beautiful Russian River, you will find unique local artisans, souvenirs from the area and a genuine “5 & 10” filled with all the nostalgic memories of your youth, plus great games, taffy and more. Top it off with great riverside dining or a picnic on the river or in the redwoods, and you’ll have reached small town shopping nirvana. •russianriver.com A few miles further toward the coast, the historic Victorian hamlet of Duncans Mills offers antiques, galleries, curios, restaurants and wine tasting... all in an easy-to-walk grouping with ample parking. You will love it... bring a camera! •duncans-mills.com Shop downtown Napa for everything from toys to chocolates. The Napa Town Center, now undergoing a renewal, is a diverse collection of shops, restaurants, galleries and tasting rooms. •napadowntown.com Yountville’s V Marketplace (see #12) is a great collective of upscale shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. The St. Helena’s Main Street shopping offers a great collection of quaint and upscale shops, highly acclaimed restaurants and unique tasting rooms. •sthelena.com Historic Calistoga, internationally known for their mud baths and hot springs experience, also boasts some great shopping, art galleries, dining and wine tasting opportunities. •visitcalistoga.com
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way 101, just north of Petaluma’s historic downtown area. But finding the entrance is a bit tricky. If you are southbound on Highway 101 take Petaluma Blvd exit and follow it for a few blocks to the entrance. If you are northbound on Highway 101, exit Old Redwood Highway and go 1.3 miles to the entrance. Here you will find bargain prices on quality fashion, shoes and more, from Banana Republic to Brooks Brothers and Saks 5th Avenue Off 5th. Parking is plentiful and there is a food court. •premiumoutlets.com/outlets/directions.asp?id=24
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Discover Yountville’s Historic V Marketplace
Nestled in the Napa Valley among vineyards and brilliant sunflowers you’ll find V Marketplace. Listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, the property was formerly the Groezinger Winery, and once known as “Vintage 1870.” The V Marketplace complex was originally built in 1870 by German-born vintner Gottlieb Groezinger. One of the largest facilities of its day, the Groezinger Winery and family home occupied more than half of the 23-acre Groezinger Estate. It included a massive brick winery, V Marketplace, Yountville a brandy distillery, a steam power plant, creamery, brick stables and barns, and a two-story estate mansion to the north of the property. The property was sold by the Groezinger family in 1889, but remained an operating winery under successive
owners until 1955. Over the past 50 years, the buildings have undergone continuing restoration to carefully blend the character and charm of yesteryear with the richness of the present day. Since opening in 1968, V Marketplace has distinguished itself as Napa Valley’s landmark icon of shopping, entertainment and special events. The center now welcomes over half a million visitors from around the globe through its doors each year, offering accessories for the home, garden and bath. You’ll also find quality clothing and jewelry, as well as fine art, gourmet foods, chocolates, fine wines and wine tasting. Whether you are planning an intimate wedding ceremony or a grand event, the event planners at V Marketplace can create a special day that will exceed your every expectation.Two impressive venues are offered: The Historic Barrel Room, once the wine maturation cellar of the Groezinger Winery in the 1870’s, and The Pavilion, featuring two adjoining gardens with flowing waterways. The West Garden, with a bridal path and wedding pavilion, is ideally suited to grand events. The East Garden, with its wedding gazebo, is perfect for more intimate ceremonies. V Marketplace serves as Yountville’s centerpiece for exciting events year-round, such as SENSE YOUNTVILLE (May), a Pre-Release Wine Sale where you can meet some of Yountville’s great Chefs and Winemakers, pairing their finest offerings. The 22nd Annual Father’s Day Invitational Auto Show (June) celebrates the “art of the driving machine,” from the national champions to local favorites, to one-of-akind collector curiosities. The Marketplace captures the holiday spirit with the 3rd Annual Festival of Lights (Dec), with visits from Santa Claus, carolers and horse-drawn carriage rides. 6525 Washington Street •Yountville-Napa Valley (707) 944-2451. •vmarketplace.com
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Shop and Dine at Historic Railroad Square
In Old Town Santa Rosa, restored turn-of-the-century buildings are filled with specialty shops, antique stores, fantastic restaurants and elegant hotels. This area is known as Railroad Square and was developed in the 1880s when the first trains arrived in Santa Rosa. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. The 1904 train depot has been restored and is home to the California Welcome Center as well as the Santa Rosa Convention and Visitors Bureau. There you will find everything you need to plan your trip and maximize your stay. You’ll Inside Jackson’s Grill and Bar find dining for all tastes and budgets, plenty of diverse and charming shops and inviting tasting rooms and wine shops. Railroad Square’s specialty shops offer trendy fashions, sporting goods, enticing gifts and furnishings for your home. For those who love browsing and collecting antiques, Railroad Square is Santa Rosa’s Antique Row, with many shops to choose from. Looking for glitz? Railroad Square jewelry shops offer a full array of shopping choices, from vintage and estate to contemporary designs. Christmastime is a special delight in Railroad Square, with festivities throughout the month of December, including free carriage rides and a holiday tree lighting. Railroad Square is a wonderful central location for exploring the entire county, and 112 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry
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Napa General Store in Napa Riverfront’s Historic Napa Mill
you will find a number of places to stay, from a national hotel/spa to a charming historic hotel and award winning restaurants. In fact with over 18 restaurants, wine bars and coffee shops, your choices could not be more diverse. Railroad Square is located in Santa Rosa, off Highway 101 at the Downtown exit. For more information call 707.578.8478. •railroadsquare.net
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Collect some Grateful Dead Memorabilia at Uncarved Block
A world of wonders is Dead Ahead at The Uncarved Block. This Deadheads’ paradise boasts the world’s largest collection of Grateful Dead Memorabilia, including everything from backstage passes and guitars to Jerry Garcia’s refrigerator. This collection includes rare and autographed items, signed Jerry Garcia lithographs, rare books and posters, as well as other sought-after band paraphernalia, from limited, discontinued items to one-of-a-kind treasures. Beyond the Dead, you will see a dazzling variety of wares, from minerals and meteorites to jewelry, exquisite gemsone beads, sculpture, books and art. Choose from handmade crafts from talented local artists working in carving, wire-wrap, beading, lost-wax casting and other mediums, as well as incredible pieces of signed and collectible art from around the world. Store owners Pü Tzu and Paul Forster also offer services from their store, including a locator service to help you find those elusive items to complete your own collections, as well as supplies and instruction in the lapidary arts. Check out their popular rare mineral Facebook auction site, (Uncarved Block). The Uncarved Block is located at 110 N. Main St. in Sebastopol. For more information, call (707) 829-7625. •the-uncarvedblock.com
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Spend the afternoon at Napa General Store
We know your top reasons for visiting Wine Country... Wine, Food, Shopping and Ambience. Discover the Napa General Store and get all four! This eclectic gathering spot, located in the Historic Napa Mill in the heart of Napa’s Riverfront District, offers sumptuous morning and afternoon al fresco patio dining overlooking the Napa River. Their wine tasting bar features a rotating selection of small, artisan wineries from the Napa Valley (these wines do not have their own tasting room so you won’t find them anywhere else!). Browse their retail section where you can find all things uniquely Napa from Wine Country artwork to wine accessories, artisan jewelry and souvenir apparel. Planning a picnic in the vineyard or nearby park? Stop in and pick up some savory Napa Box Lunches and a bottle of wine. Or maybe you’re planning an event and need some authentic Wine Country cuisine? Their Group Dinners will never disappoint. Napa General Store makes a great starting point or end of the day meeting place. Come see why! 540 Main Street, Napa. (707) 259-0762. •napageneralstore.com
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Visit The Barlow Center in Sebastopol
Sebastopol had already started becoming a destination when developers announced the coming of The Barlow, at the entrance to Sebastopol on Highway 12, a couple of blocks east of Highway 116. Across from Gravenstein Station, the former Barlow Apple Cannery has been reinvented, and the invention is... marvelous! The Barlow brings together the very best wine makers, craft and nano-breweries, food producers and artisans, creating a space that offers a “synergy amongst the makers of the region’s finest products, as well as direct connection between the consumer and the makers of local products”. In short, this means some hands on experiencing of the crafts that comprise the making of art, wine, beer, food and so much more! Tenants include Kosta Browne Winery, Wind Gap Wines, MacPhail Family Wines, LaFollette Wines and Marimar Estates Wines. Prefer beer? Other tenants include Woodfour Brewing Company and Warped Brewing Company. Tour Spirits Distillery and watch their “grain to glass” methods for distilling gin and whiskey. See handcrafted art at Spiral Fusion Glass Art, Wolfard Glassblowing and Bronze Plus Art Foundry. Pick up fresh produce at Community Market, Lynn’s Lavendar, Gypsy Bay Laurel, Whole Spice and Farmers Exchange of Earthly Delights. The Barlow is a welcome addition to Sebastopol’s eclectic mix of retailers. Come see for yourself. •thebarlow.net
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2836 Gravenstein Hwy So.
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Sebastopol
Antique Society
707.829.1733
2661 Gravenstein Hwy So.
FFT Antiques
707.823.3101
2701 Gravenstein Hwy So.
Sebastopol
8025 Gravenstein Hwy South
Sebastopol
707.823.9223
810 Gravenstein Hwy So.
Sebastopol
707.824.1907
4353 Gravenstein Hwy So.
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Ed’s Antiques
While your journeys through Wine Country will lead you to great finds and hidden treasures in our many antique shops, there are some particular clusters of shops you should consider. Below is a directory of Antique Stores throughout Sonoma and Napa counties.
707.542.9474
Jewels to Junk
Kathy’s Antique Furniture Llano House Antiques
Motley Treasures Trading Co Ray’s Trading Co. Trader Buck’s
707.829.5363 707.548.1684 707.829.9322 707.829.9726 707.829.7722
2661 Gravenstein Hwy. So.
3750 Gravenstein Hwy So.
Sebastopol
Sebastopol Sebastopol
1140 Gravenstein Hwy So.
Sebastopol
2830 Gravenstein Hwy So.
707.829.9177
Sebastopol
2833 Old Gravenstein Hwy
Sebastopol
Enchanted Antiques
707.320.1535
9040 Graton Rd
Graton
16129 Main St., Ste A
Guerneville
Sonoma Nesting Company
707.869.3434
16151 Main St.
Guerneville
707.865.9672
West side
Duncans Mills
Windmill Antiques Wright Simpkins Mr Ryder & Co
Fife Creek Antiques Antiquarian
Jim & Willie’s Antiques Thistledown Antiques Roberts Relics
Antique Harvest City 214
707.823.7954 707. 824.8221
707.869.8416
16442 Main St.
707.865.9897
West side
707.865.1628 707.838.0208 707.433.0223 707.433.6122
West side
335 Windsor River Road 225 Healdsburg Ave. 214 Healdsburg Ave.
Duncans Mills Duncans Mills Windsor
Healdsburg Healdsburg
Healdsburg Classics Antiques
707.433.4315
226 Healdsburg Avenue
Healdsburg
Mill Street Antiques Plaza
707.433.8409
44 Mill Street
Healdsburg
Shoffeitt’s Off the Square
707.433.5556
208 Healdsburg Ave.
Healdsburg
Myra Hoefer Design-21 Vintage Plaza Antiques Antiques & Uniques
Vintage Home Collective Geyserville Vintage
Artefact Design & Salvage Chateau Sonoma
Certified Pre-Owned Consignment Sonoma Country Antiques Robert’s Relics
Antiques & Collectibles Handblown Venetian Chandeliers Local Arts & Gifts Fine & Custom Jewelry Open 10-5 daily Summer Hours may be extended
707.433.2166 707.433.8409 707.894.4080 707.857.3509 707.857.4438 707.933.0660 707.935.8553 707.939.2700
707-938-8315
707. 838.0208
309 Healdsburg Ave 44 Mill Street
124 So. Cloverdale Blvd 21310 Geyserville Ave. 20980 Geyserville Ave. 23582 Highway 121
153 West Napa Street 21750 Eighth St E 23999 Arnold Dr.
335 Windsor River Road
Healdsburg Healdsburg Cloverdale
Geyserville Geyserville Sonoma Sonoma Sonoma Sonoma
Windsor
Shoffeitt’s off the Square Collective
Beautifully displayed antique furniture, collectibles, vintage furnishings, local art, jewelry and much more from over 30 vendors in a clean, comfortable, well-lit environment located just “off the square”!
Healdsburg’s most Unique shopping experience! 208 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg South of the Plaza Marketplace 707.433.5556 • shoffeittsoffthesquare.com
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See a Concert at Lincoln Theater in Yountville
Owned by the State of California and located on the grounds of the Veterans Home of California (Yountville), the Lincoln Theater was built in 1957 to provide a central performance venue and meeting facility for the residents of the Home and the community. In 2000, a group of caring citizens created Friends of the Lincoln Theater, to overhaul the theater. Due to their hard work and generosity, the Theater recently underwent a five-year, $22 million renovation into the modern, 1214seat, state-of-the art multi-purpose venue that it is today. At the recent Grand Re-Opening, three new initiatives were unveiled: Symphony Napa Valley, a contemporized new symphonic orchestra that will debut September 21st, Art Education Project Napa Valley, a multi-faceted education initiative designed for all performing arts disciplines and all levels of artist development beginning in July, and Orchestra Institute Napa Valley, an innovative year-round fellowship performance and professional-growth program that will start in the fall. In making the announcements, Michael Madden, Executive Director, Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater, said that “tonight marks the start of what promises to be an exciting and important xperience reen usic journey to the fulfillment of our commitment to build a sustainable performing arts center where education and community collaboration enter at are as essential as entertainment. Other key components of Arts Education Napa Valley are this summer’s Once in a few generations, if we are lucky, we are graced to be present at the birth of a new world class music venue. We here in Wine exciting workshops, including Orchestra Institute Napa Valley’s annual Country are among the privileged few to witness such an historic event... orchestra performance and professional development festival in partthe Green Music Center’s Weill Hall, acoustically designed to rival greats nership with Napa Valley Festival del Sole, Napa Valley Writing Project’s writing and illustration classes, and workshops in theater, dance and film. like Boston Symphony Hall and Vienna Musikvereinssaal. The centerpiece of the Green Music Center, Sonoma State Univer- (707) 944-9900. 100 California Dr., Yountville. •lincolntheater.com June 1, Napa Valley Ballet 2013 Spring Dance Concert sity’s ambitious and sprawling fine arts project, is the 1400-seat Joan June 6-9, 2013 Napa Valley Jazz Getaway and Sanford I. Weill Hall. The hall features three floors of handcrafted, July 10 & 16, Orchestra Institute-Summer Festival Concerts European steamed beech maple seats, each seat crafted to gain optimum September 27, Dr. Eben Alexander Presents “Proof of Heaven” acoustics. There is literally not a bad seat in the house. The modular rear wall of Weill Hall opens fully, extending the concert experience to an outdoor audience of up to 3,000. The beautifully landscaped outside area includes a “jumbotron” video experience to those who would prefer njoy ive ocal heater complementing their experience with a picnic. Within the Green Music Center complex is Schroeder Recital Hall, Napa County and Sonoma County are home to wonderful theatrical inspired by the soaring spaces of European churches and featuring seating venues that produce professional performances of all genres, year-round. for 250. The Brombaugh tracker organ, a rare and important find, will The North Bay Theater Group showcases everything from musigrace the stage-end wall from its own balcony. This versatile complex cals, dramas, mystery theaters is focused on creating the highest quality music education experience and comedies. The theater group for students and the community. presently comprises some 32 comThe Green Music Center also includes a multi-use education facility, panies who produce live theatre an elegant hospitality center and a beautiful Dining Facility and Bar, or are involved with the producPrelude, the ideal place to dine before the show or catch your breath tion of theatre in the five counduring intermission. Prelude also offers a great facility for special events, ties of the North Bay: Lake, Menand has already been the location for a number of weddings. On the docino, Marin, Napa and Sonoma. horizon is an adjacent outdoor theater, architecturally based on the For more information, call renowned home of the Boston Symphony’s summer venue, Tanglewood. (707) 548-4148. •nbtg.org Santa Rosa’s 6th Street The new home of the Santa Rosa Symphony, Weill Hall is already attracting such world-class performers as Lang Lang. Heralded as “the Playhouse is home to popular “Carmen” photo courtesy Cinnabar Theater hottest artist on the classical music planet” by The New York Times, the musicals and plays in an intimate 29-year old Chinese pianist Lang Lang launched the Green Music Center’s setting. The 6th Street Playhouse Grand Opening with a one-night-only recital in 2012. Other recent Weill presents Happy from April 5-28. From April 26-May 19 see The Full Monty. Hall debuts featured Yo-Yo Ma, comedianes Bill Maher and Aziz Ansari, May 10-26 see Tony Award winning Red. The classic musical Singin’ in the Rain runs June 14-July 7. For more information, call 707.523.4185. and Wynton Marsalis with the Lincoln Center Orchestra. Ticket information is available at gmc.sonoma.edu/events or by •6thstreetplayhouse.com Healdsburg’s historic Raven Theater offers amateur and professional calling (866) 955-6040. stage productions, world music and dance shows. On May 18 & 19, see
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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, performed by Healdsburg Ballet. Experience Evita Jun 21–Jul 14. Call 707-433-6335 for information on other upcoming shows. •raventheater.org Celebrating their 40th Anniversary, Cinnabar Theater is an award-winning, critically acclaimed theater company and arts organization . Visitors can enjoy a variety of exciting performances, ranging from operas to original productions, from musicals to classic comedies and dramas. “Carmen,” the classic opera by Georges Bizet, is presented at Cinnabar Theater for the very first time from May 31 to June 16. September 6–22, from Off-Broadway, comes this astonishing charmer of a play, Theophilus North based upon the semi-autobiographical final work of three-time Pulitzer Prize Winner Thornton Wilder. Two musicals will be presented this season, La Cage aux Folles, October 18, November 10 and Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, December 31 January 19. John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men will run March 21-April 6, and to finish the season, Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, May 30-June 15. The Cinnabar Theater is located at 3333 Petaluma Blvd. North in Petaluma. For more information, call (707) 763-8920. •cinnabartheater. org Enjoy world-class stage shows at the state-of-the-art Spreckels Performing Arts Center, in Rohnert Park, located off Hwy 101 at 5409 Snyder Lane presents the New Mel Brooks Musical “Young Frankenstein.” Mel Brooks’ hilarious 1974 film “Young Frankenstein” lives on as a Broadway musical with everyone’s favorite classic lines, sight gags and zany characters. Performances are May 10 to May 19. August 16-Sept. 1, see the family friendly Peter Pan. From Oct. 11 to Oct. 27 set sail with the Broadway musical “Brigadoon”. Call 707-588-3400 for tickets and information. •spreckelsonline.com Sebastopol’s Main Stage West is located in downtown Sebas116 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry
topol at 104 N. Main St. From March 22-April 6 see the award winning comedy The Memory of Water, followed by The Shape of Things May 3–19. From June 14-30th see Eugene Ionesco’s Exit the King. 707-823-0177. •mainstagewest.com Cloverdale Performing Arts Center 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, CA 95425. 707-894-2214. See Tennessee Williams’ The Night of the Iguana June 14-23, Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit August 16-25 and Terra Nova October 18-27. •cloverdaleperformingarts.com Napa Valley Players presents Talley’s Folly, April 12-28, followed by Harvey May 24-June 9. 1637 Imola Avenue, Napa. (707) 255-5483. •dreamweaverstheatre.org See The Sound of Music at the Napa Valley Conservatory Theater April 5-21 . Call 707-256-7500 for more information. 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa. •napavalleytheater.org The Jarvis Conservatory is dedicated to serious art forms not often available in other places, with a special focus on art forms relating to the large Hispanic community of Napa. All Conservatory productions take place in what has been described as a jewel of a theater, and an acoustic marvel, 220 seats on the main floor and balcony. The Conservatory’s latest innovation is Leticia Jarvis’ new Art Film showings on Saturday Nights at the lovely Conservatory theater, which have proved to be very popular. The Conservatory also offers a unique venue for Bay Area singers the first Saturday of every month, It’s A Grand Night For Singing. These events are regularly hosted, narrated, and accompanied by internationally-known composer, coach, and pianist Richard B. Evans, who divides his time between the West Coast and New York City. Each program features wonderful and exciting professional vocalists as well as the most promising professional talent of tomorrow. Singers from all over the San Francisco Bay Area perform excerpts from opera, musical theatre, cabaret, and zarauela, offering a rich panoply of well-loved musical favorites. 1711 Main Street. Call for tickets (707) 255-5445. •jarvisconservatory.com
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Many wineries also display artwork, but none has displayed the passion for art that is evident at The Hess Collection. Located in a historic stone winery built in 1907, the winery opened to the public in 1978. But Donald Hess began collecting art in 1966, and his collection (one-quarter of which is displayed at this winery), is shown in museums worldwide. His collecting style is a personal endeavor driven by a passion rather than monephoto courtesy Hess Collection tory investment or current trends. “He develops a close dialogue with an artist to better understand what drives him or her to create and he carefully limits his focus as a collector to 20 living artists whose work he faithfully supports long term.” Best known for their flagship Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay wines, the winery is a leader in sustainable practices. It has earned international recognition for its wine, culinary and visitor programs, and provides free public access to Donald Hess’ extensive private contemporary Art Museum. As a body of work in itself, The Hess Art Collection represents an extraordinary and ever-expanding, in-depth look at over sixty artists and is acknowledged as one of the largest collections of its kind. (707) 255-1144. 4411 Redwood R., Napa. •hesscollection.com/art
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Browse Wine Country Art at a Gallery
With over 100 art galleries to choose from in Napa and Sonoma County, you could spend an entire vacation visiting them, and still not see them all. Whether you are looking for that perfect depiction of Wine Country to take back home, a unique perspective on life, or that collection piece you just haven’t been able to find, the art galleries of Napa County and Sonoma County will impress you. Use the directory below to find art galleries in Wine Country.
Arts Council Napa Valley • 707.257.2117 • artscouncilnapavalley.org Arts Council of Sonoma County • 707.579.2787 • sonomaarts.com Napa Area
Arts Council of Napa Valley • 707 257-2117 • 68 Coombs Street, Suite D-4, Napa Brinker Knox Gallery • 707 944-9955 • 1784 Industrial Way, Napa Cobra Fine Art Gallery • 707 258-9395 • Napa Corner Gallery • 707 257-3045 • 1324 Third Street, Napa Creative License Art Gallery • 707 254-7457 • 612 First Street, Napa Don Ray Studio • 707 257-6910 • 68 Coombs Street, Napa di Rosa Preserve • 707 226-5991 • 5200 Carneros Hwy 121, Napa Glass Gallery • 707 253-7763 • 815 Main Street, Napa Gordon Huether & Partners • 707 255-5954 • 101 South Coombs Street, Napa Hess Collection Winery • 707 255-1144 • 4411 Redwood Road, Napa Imani Gallery • 707-224-7886 • 1144 Main Street, Napa Jim Pryts Dreamscapes Gallery • 707-253 8990 • 1414 Third Street, Napa Jessel Gallery • 707 257-2350 • 1019 Atlas Peak Road, Napa Karen Winograde Pottery • 707 255-5495 • 2394 Big Ranch Road, Napa Lily Wilson • 707 422-0284 • 1360 Wooden Valley Rd, Napa MJ Schaer Gallery & Studio • 707 251-3726 • 1043 Atlas Peak Road, Napa North Light Gallery • 707 226-8885 • 1272 Hayes St., Ste. D, Napa Peck Tile, Pottery & Sculpture • 707 226-3100 • 1065 Los Carneros Ave, Napa Quent Cordair Fine Art • 707-255-2242 • 1301 First Street, Napa S.J. Booth Studio • 707 252-7029 • 101 South Coombs Street, Building J, Napa Vianello Fine Arts • 707 253-9130 • 2040 Oak Knoll Ave. West, Napa
Yountville / Rutherford / Oakville
Blue Heron Gallery • 707 944-2044 • Vintage 1870, Yountville Gallery 1870 • 707 944-9670 • 6525 Washington Street, Yountville Gallery Twelve • 707 944-1295 • 6484-F Washington St, Yountville Gordon Gallery • 707 944-0823 • 6484 Washington St, Yountville Generations, A Fine Art Gallery • 707 944-1766 • 6795 Washington St, Yountville Images Fine Art • 707-944-0606 • 6505 Washington St, Yountville Manzanita Gallery • 707 945-0160 • 6525 Washington St, Yountville North Bay Gallery • 707 945-0145 • Vintage 1870, Yountville Piazza Quercia • 707 944-1295 • 6484-F Washington St, Yountville RAKU Ceramic Collection • 707 944-9424 • Beard Plaza, Yountville Rasberry’s Art Glass • 707 942-9211 • 6450 Washington St, Yountville Starz Gallery • 707 944-1990 • 800 881-7985 Vintage 1870, Yountville, CA 94599 Volakis Gallery • 707 945-1125 • 6730 Washington Street, Yountville Mumm Napa Art Gallery • 707 967-7730 • 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford St. Supery Winery Art Gallery • 707 963-4507 • 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford Robert Mondavi Art Gallery • 707 968-2203 • 7801 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville
St. Helena
Art on Main • 707 963-3350 • 1359 Main Street, St. Helena Christopher Hill Gallery • 707-963-0272 • 1235 Main Street, Saint Helena I. Wolk Gallery • 707-963-8800 • 1235 Main Street, St. Helena Miles Metzger Studios • 707 967-0623 • 1080-B Main St, St. Helena Maxon Studios • 707 963-4696 • 1117 June Lane, St. Helena Spirits In Stone Gallery • 707 963-7000 • 311 North St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena Silverado Museum • 707 963-3757 • 1490 Library Lane, St. Helena
Calistoga
The Artful Eye • 707 942-4743 • 1333 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga Ca’toga Galleria D’ Arte • 707 942-3900 • 1206 Cedar Street, Calistoga Clos Pegase Collection • 707 942-4981 • 1060 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga Lee Youngman Galleries • 707 942-0585 • 1316 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga
visual and performing arts Sonoma Valley
A New Leaf Gallery|Sculpturesite • 707-933-1300 • 23588 Arnold Drive, Sonoma Bacchus Glass Studio • 707-939-9416 • 21707 8th Street East, Sonoma The Fairmont Gallery • 707 996-266 • 447 First Street West, Sonoma Glen Ellen Village ARThouse Gallery•707-933-9883•13758 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen
Petaluma
Barry Singer Gallery • 707-781-3200 • 7 Western Avenue, Petaluma Calabi Gallery • 707-781-7070 144 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma Dimensions Galleria • 707-763-3515 • 115 Petaluma Blvd. N, Petaluma Pelican Art Gallery • 707-773-3393 • 143 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma Riverfront Art Gallery • 707-775-4278 • 132 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma Gallery One • 707-778-8277 • 209 Western Ave, Petaluma Tutto Amiamo Galleria • 707-789-0411 • 100 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma
Bodega Bay/Coast
Heritage Gallery • 707-875-2811 • 1785 Coast Highway One, Bodega Bay Bodega Landmark Gallery • 707-876-3477 • 17255 Bodega Highway, Bodega Branscomb Gallery • 707-875-3388 • 1588 Eastshore Rd, Bodega Bay The Ren Brown Collection • 707-875-2922 • 1781 Coast Highway 1, Bodega Bay Artisans’ Co-Op Gallery • 707-876-9830 • 17135-A Bodega Hwy, Bodega Local Color Gallery • 707-875-2744 • 1580 East Shore Rd, Bodega Bay Gallery V • 707-876-3525 • 14875 Valley Ford Estero Road, Valley Ford West County Design • 707-876-1963 • 14390 Hwy One, Valley Ford Alinder Studio Gallery • 707-884-4884 • 39141 South Hwy 1, Gualala Dolphin Gallery & Shop • 707-884-3896 • 39225 South Hwy 1, Gualala Spindrift Gallery • 707-884-4484 • 39120 Ocean Drive, Gualala Studio 391 Fine Art Gallery • 707.884.9065 • 39102 Ocean Drive, Gualala
Sebastopol/Graton
Artisana • 707-829-3036 • 146 North Main St, Sebastopol Abstract Blackbird Gallery • 707-874-1267 • 12908 Graton Rd, Sebastopol Sebastopol Gallery • 707-829-7200 • 150 North Main St, Sebastopol Renga Arts • 707-874-9407 • 2371 Gravenstein Highway So. Unit A, Sebastopol RiskPress • 707-217-0453 • 7345 Healdsburg Ave, Sebastopol Art Honors Life at FUNERIA • 707-829-1966 • 2860 Bowen St. #1, Graton Graton Gallery • 707-829-8912 • 9048 Graton Road, Graton
Russian River Area
Llewellyn A Fine Art Gallery • 707-887-2373 • 6525 A First Street, Forestville The Quicksilver Mine Co. • 707-887-0799 • 6671 Front Street, Forestville Frank Gannon Gallery • 707-887-1858 • 9610 Rio Vista Rd, Forestville Blue Door Gallery • 707.865.9878 • 16359 Main St., Guerneville Glass Images • 707.869.4105 • 16369 Main St., Guerneville John Rizzi Glassworks • 707-869-8280 • 16300 3rd Street, Guerneville Lifvendahl Fine Art • 707.527.2171 • 16214 Main St., Guerneville Russian River Art Gallery • 707-869-9099 • 16357 Main St, Guerneville Withywindle Gallery • 707-869-1666 • 13550 Church St, Guerneville Hand Goods Fine Arts • 707-874-2161 • 3627 Main St., Occidental Christopher Queen Galleries • 707-865-1318 • 25171 Hwy 116, Duncans Mills Main Street Gallery • 707 865-1500 • 25185 State Hwy 116, Duncans Mills Quercia Gallery • 707-865-0243 • 25193 Hwy 116, Duncans Mills
Healdsburg
Andy Katz Gallery • 707-433-9396 • 4982 W Soda Rock Ln, Healdsburg Finely Lara’s • 707-433-2959 • 239B Center St, Healdsburg Erickson Fine Art Gallery • 707-431-7073 • 324 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg HAMMERFRIAR • 707-473-9600 • 132 Mill Street, Suite 101, Healdsburg The Harris Gallery • 707-480-8291 • 105c Plaza Street, Healdsburg Upstairs Art Gallery • 707-431-4214 • 306 Center Street, Healdsburg
Santa Rosa
A Street Gallery & Studios • 707-578-9124 • 312 South A Street, Santa Rosa Aurora Colors • 707-588-1200 • 10 Enterprise Drive, Suite D, Rohnert Park The Gallery of Sea and Heaven • 707-578-9123 • 312 South A Street, Santa Rosa Gallery 300 • 707-332-1212 • 300 South A St, Santa Rosa Studio 122 • 707-546-3992 • 122 4th St, Santa Rosa The Annex Galleries • 707-546-7352 • 604 College Ave, Santa Rosa
Cloverdale
Cloverdale Arts Alliance • 707-894-4410 • 105 E 1st St, Cloverdale The Artful Eye • 707-894-7449 • 210 N. Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale Towers Gallery • 707-894-4331 • 240 North Cloverdale Blvd., Suite 2, Cloverdale
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May 30-Jun 2 33rd Annual Auction Napa Valley.............. Napa Valley napavintners.com May 31-June 9 Healdsburg Jazz Festival.................... Healdsburg Plaza healdsburgjazzfestival.org Matsuri Japanese Arts Festival... Juliard Park, Santa Rosa June 1 Beerfest........... Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa June 1 wellsfargocenterarts.org Annual Ox Roast Barbecue..................... Sonoma Plaza June 5 sonomachamber.org/events.html Peggy Sue’s All-American Cruise.2375 West 3rd St, Santa Rosa June 6-9 peggysuescruise.com Russian River Valley Passport to Pinot.Russian River Valley June 8-9 rrvw.org Gay Wine Weekend..................... Sonoma Valley Venues June 14-16 outinthevineyard.com Stumptown Daze Parade and Celebration....Guerneville June 15 russianriver.com 18th Taste of Howell Mountain (42 Wineries).. St. Helena June 15 howellmountain.org Cotati Jazz Festival...........................Downtown Cotati June 16 cotatijazz.com Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic.Keiser Park, Windsor June 15-16 schabc.org Father’s Day Invitational Auto Show.V Marketplace, Yountville June 16 vmarketplace.com Sonoma-Marin Fair......... Petaluma Fairgrounds, Petaluma June 19-23 sonoma-marinfair.org Classic Car Cruise-In ...............BR Cohn Winery, Glen Ellen June 21 brcohn.com Strawberry Festival..................................Guerneville June 22 kggvfm.org Sonoma Lavender Food & Wine Festival.Lavendar Barn, Kenwood June 22-23 sonomalavender.com/festival.html Russian River Rodeo & Parade................ Duncans Mills June 22-23 russianriverrodeo.org 38th Annual Symphony of Food, Wine & Art.Spreckels, RP June 23 srsymphonyleague.com Napa County Fair & Silverado Parade.............Calistoga July 3-7 napacountyfair.org Independence Day Fireworks Displays & Celebrations July 4-7 see complete listing at 101things.com/winecountry/events.... Festival del Sole..................................... Napa Valley July 12-21 festivaldelsole.org Dixieland Jazz & Wine Festival..... Cline Cellars, Sonoma July 13 clinecellars.com/eventcalendar 3rd Annual Wine Country Big Q...........Sonoma Academy July 13 WCBigQ.com 50th Anniversary Cotati Kids Day Parade & Festival July 13 cotatis50th.org Art and Garden Festival.............................. Petaluma July 14 petalumadowntown.com Art, Food, Wine in the Woods.Armstrong Redwoods Reserve July 17 stewardsofthecoastandredwoods.org/calendarofevents.htm Duncans Mills Civil War Days................... Duncans Mills July 20-21 civilwardays.net The Rivertown Revival................................ Petaluma July 20 petalumadowntown.com Gloria Ferrer Catalan Festival of Food, Wine & Music July 20-21 gloriaferrer.com Monte Rio Variety Show............ Monte Rio Amphitheater July 25 monterioshow.org 7/25 to 8/11 Sonoma County Fair...................Santa Rosa Fairgrounds sonomacountyfair.com Fort Ross Cultural Festival............................Fort Ross July 27-28 fortrossstatepark.org/chd.htm Napa Porch Fest............................ Napa Neighborhoods July 28 napaporchfest.org
July 28 27th Annual Devil’s Darlins Depot Park Car Show....... Sonoma 707-938-2485 West of West Wine Festival........ The Barlow, Sebastopol Aug. 2-4 westsonomacoast.com Chocolate Festival at Grgich Hills............... Rutherford Aug. 3 grgichhills.com Petaluma Music Festival..........Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds Aug 3 petalumamusicfestival.org Town and Country Fair............... Napa Valley Expo, Napa Aug 7-11 napavalleyexpo.com Gravenstein Apple Fair............................. Sebastopol Aug 10-11 gravensteinapplefair.com Napa Valley Art Festival..............................Yountville Aug 17 napavalleyartfestival.com Grape to Glass Weekend.................Russian River Valley August 17 rrvw.org/grape-to-glass Wings over Wine Country Air Show.Pac. Coast Air Museum Aug 17-18 pacificcoastairmuseum.org August 17-18 Art in the Redwoods Festival............ Gualala Art Center gualalaarts.org Cotati Accordion Festival................................ Cotati Aug 17-18 cotatifest.com Rock Napa ...................................... Charles Krug Winery July 18-19 rocknapa.com Harvest Stomp..................................Trinchero Estates Aug 24 trincheronapavalley.com Bodega Seafood Art & Wine Festival...........Bodega Bay Aug. 24-25 winecountryfestivals.com Sonoma Wine Country Weekend........... Sonoma County 8/30-9/1 sonomawinecountryweekend.com B50 Festival (50th Anniversary of “The Birds”)........ Bodega Sept 2 bodegabirds.com Sebastopol Cajun-Zydeco Festival... 7400 Willow Rd., Sebastopol Sept 7 winecountrycajun.com American Folk Art Festival......Madonna Estate Winery, Napa Sept 7 madonnaestate.com Napa Artisans Festival..........Veterans Park, Napa Downtown Sept 7-8 donapa.com Old Grove Festival ...................................Guerneville Sept. 14 stewardsofthecoastandredwoods.org/calendarofevents.htm Glendi Int’l Food Fair...... St. Seraphim Orthodox, Santa Rosa Sep 14-15 stseraphim.com/glendi 6th Annual Napa Valley Aloha Festival.Napa Valley Exposition Sept 21 manaleohcf.org Russian River Jazz/Blues Festival.................Guerneville Sept 21-22 omegaevents.com Sonoma Valley CRUSH Weekend.. Sonoma Valley Wineries Sept 27-29 heartofsonomavalley.com 13th Annual Kendall Jackson Heirloom Tomato Festival Sept 28 kj.com................. Kendall Jackson Wine Center, Santa Rosa Petaluma Fall Antique Faire........... Downtown Petaluma Sept 29 petalumadowntown.com Wine Country Optics and Nature Festival 10am-4:30pm Oct. 20 At Cornerstone Gardens in Sonoma Sonoma County Harvest Fair.... Sonoma County Fairgrounds Oct. 2-4 harvestfair.org Tolay Festival (two weekends).......... Tolay Park, Petaluma Oct 11-14 17-21 sonoma-county.org/parks/pk_tolay_fallfestival.htm Cotati Oktoberfest in La Plaza Park.................. Cotati Oct. 12 cotati.org Pinot on the River Festival......................... Forestville Oct. 27 pinotontheriver.com A Wine and Food Affair .....................Various Locations Nov. 2-3 wineroad.com Napa Valley Film Festival......................Various Venues Nov. 13-17 napavalleyfilmfest.org Flavor! Napa Valley 2013.. Silverado, CIA, Local Vineyards Nov. 20-24 flavornapavalley.com Go to www.101things.com/winecountry • Wine Country 119
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Yemen Blues Zoe Keating HAPA John Pizzarelli Quartet Cherish the Ladies Oliver Mtukudzi Rita Moreno Jennifer Koh
Silo’s Music Room 500 Main St., Napa 707.251.5833 • silosnapa.com
Aug 25 Sep 15 Sep 17 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 29 Oct 12 Oct 13 Oct 26 Oct 27 Oct 29
Chris Botti Renee Fleming Lang Lang Itzhak Perlman Herbie Hancock Ruth Ann Swinson Garrick Ohlsson Brynterfel John Batiste & Stay Human The Takacs Quartet The Silk Road Ensemble
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa 707.546-3600. • wellsfargocenterarts.org
Check website for upcoming shows. Dance music Thurs-Sat. Check for local, regional and national performers.
May 25 Rock the River May 26 A Girl from Ipanema June 1 Revolver June 7 Ray Charles Project June 16 Napa Valley Jazz Society June 22 Pete Escovedo June 29 Unauthorized Rolling Stones July 5 Close to You (Carpenters Music) July 6 Volker Stifler July 13 Cheating Daylight (Indie Rock) July 14 Napa Valley Jazz Society
McNears Mystic Theatre 23 Petaluma Blvd., Petaluma 707.765.2121. •mystictheatre.com
Uptown Theater 1350 3rd Street, Napa • 707.259.0123. uptowntheatrenapa.com
• rodneystrongconcerts. omegaevents.com Jun 22 Michael McDonald Aug 3 BWB ft. Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum and Norman Brown Aug 4 Dwight Yoakam Aug 17 Dave Koz and Friends Sep 1 B.B. King
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Jerry Knight’s Historic River Theater 16135 Main Street, Guerneville (707) 869-8022 • russianrivertheater.com
May 18 Leo Kottke May 25 Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks May 26 Fortunate Youth May 31 Mr. Vegas June 1 Tainted Love June 8 House of Floyd June 20 Vagabond Opera June 28 Elephant Revival July 5 Midnite Oct. 20 McKenna & Nick Oct. 31 Fright Night Wedding
Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater 100 California Drive, Yountville 707.944.9900 • lincolntheater.com
Jun 1 Napa Valley Ballet Spring Dance Concert Jun 6-9 Napa Valley Jazz Getaway Jul 10&16 Ochestra Institute Summer Festival Sep 27 Dr. Eben Alexander presents “Proof of Heaven”
Napa Valley Opera House 1030 Main Street,Napa 707.226.7372 • nvoh.org
May 23 Preservation Hall Jazz Band May 25 Dance: Alice in Wonderland May 26 Marcia Ball June 6-7 Brian Culbertson Jazz Getaway June 20 Fatoumata Diawara June 22 Mariachi Divas June 27 Mark Hummel’s Blues Harp Blowout June 29 Greg Brown June 30 Estonian National Ballet July 7 Cafe Cabaret: Richard Glazer
May 18 Adam Corolla & Dr. Drew May 25 Tristan Prettyman plus Ben Taylor May 31 Big Bad Voodoo June 8 The Fab Four June 12 Cheap Trick June 15 Jerry Douglas / Peter Rowan June 23 Lily Tomlin June 29 Berlin plus Big Country July 7 Katchafire plus J Boog & Hot Rain July 18-19 Jewel July 20 Mary Chapin Carpenter plus Marc Cohn July 28 Porchfest 2013 w/ The Deadlies Aug 2 Jeff Bridges & The Abiders Aug 3 Kenny Loggins plus Blue Sky Riders Aug 9 Anjelah Johnson Aug 14 Los Lonely Boys Aug 15 The Monkees Aug 17 Jerry Jeff Walker Band Aug 21 Chris Isaak Sep 1 Psychedelic Furs Sep 6 The Zombies Sep 11 John Hiatt and the Combo Nov 6 Sylvia Browne
Weill Hall at Green Music Center
1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park 866.955.6040 • gmc.sonoma.edu/events July 4 Santa Rosa Symphony July 14 Pink Martini July 16 Russian National Orchestra July 24 Josh Groban w/Santa Rosa Symphony Aug 4 San Francisco Symphony Aug 10 pianoSonoma Aug 11 El Gusto Aug 23 The Goat Rodeo Sessions
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(Due to $10 million “Bridge to the Future reconstruction, most concerts suspended until Fall. For the Roustabout Theater Family Concert Series see our Family Fun Section in this magazine.)
CONCERT SERIES AND EVENTS: Rodney Strong Concert Series
Long Meadow Ranch Concert Series • longmeadowranch.com Jun 30 Jul 14 Aug 25 Sep 15
Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers Langhorne Slim & The Law The Mother Hips Sean Hayes
The Mondavi Concerts
• robertmondaviwinery. com/Visit-Us/Concerts Jun 29 Martina McBride Jul 6 Lifehouse Jul 12 Huey Lewis and the News Jul 13 Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers Jul 20 ZZ Ward & Delta Rae
BR Cohn Fall Music Festival
• brcohn.com Sep 21 Bad Company with Paul Rodgers The Doobie Brothers Pablo Cruise Lara Johnston Pat Simmons Jr. Sep 22 Heart The Doobie Brothers Gin Blossoms Lara Johnston Pat Simmons Jr.
the mouth of the Russian River. A mile north of the trailhead, and 0.5 miles north of Goat Rock, you will find the mouth of the Russian River. The 110 mile-long river is one of the largest on the North Coast. At the river mouth, you can observe ospreys nesting in the treetops. The California brown pelican is one of several species of birds that breed and nest on Penny Island, located in the river mouth. Directions to trailhead: From Highway 1, ten miles north of the town of Bodega Bay, turn west on Goat Rock Road. Signed Sonoma Coast Trail begins at a small parking lot on the left of the road. If you’d like to begin this walk at Goat Rock, continue to road’s end at a large parking area. Sonoma Coast Trail heads south along the edge of the bluffs. Soon, you’ll step over a stile and head across a pasture. The trail climbs to a saddle on the shoulder of Peaked Hill (elevation 376 feet). You then descend to the bluff tops, and cross a bridge over a fern-lined ravine. It’s a pastoral scene with grassy bluffs and a weathered old barn in the photo by Gail O’Brien distance. After crossing another ravine, the path reaches the Shell Beach parking area. A short trail descends the bluffs to Shell Beach. Another trail ake a ike on the oast extends northwest, crosses the highway, and reaches redwood-shaded Pomo Canyon. Picnic tables and walk-in (environmental) campsites are Sonoma Coast hiking options are diverse and plentiful, from sand located near the creek. Sonoma Coast Trail continues south, detouring inland around a pridunes to peaks with trails offering vistas as far away as the San Francisco vate home, then doubling back seaward. The trail plunges into Furlong Golden Gate Bridge. Gulch, then switchbacks back up to the bluffs. You can follow the trail or the beach to Wright’s Beach Campground. Sonoma Coast State Park Further north in Sonoma Coast State Park are two other trails. There are three areas of the park The Kortum Trail extends from Blind Beach to Wright’s Beach. Access that offer hiking opportunities. Most of (parking) is midway along the trail at Shell Beach at Wright’s Beach. the hikes along the headlands are not The trail travels along headlands and down to a few beaches. You can that strenuous as you are walking across also travel inland from Shell Beach by taking the Pomo Canyon Trail. It fairly flat ground that is essentially an begins at Route 1, just across the pull-off entrance to Shell Beach and open prairie. ends at Pomo Canyon Environmental Camp. South Sonoma Coast Another trail of note is at the northern edge of the park. Vista Point Bodega Head has a relatively short is a short loop trail that goes to breathtaking Vista Point. There is a hiking trail that goes around the headparking lot and picnic tables at the trailhead. lands. This trail has spectacular views photo by Traci McIlwain Sonoma Coast Beaches: of the Pacific Ocean, Bodega Harbor, Miles of sandy beaches, rugged headlands with spectacular vistas, and the town of Bodega Bay. There is another trail that connects with the trail system found in the Bodega Dunes section of the park. Here and a rocky coast with secret coves and arches carved by the sea and you can walk along the headlands and on the beach. (On clear nights, wind make this area popular for Sonoma hiking. Sonoma Coast State Beach is not one beach, but many. You could easily overlook them, Bodega Head is an excellent place for star gazing!) Sonoma Coast Trail is a pretty bluff-top route that connects to some because most aren’t visible from Highway 1. The beaches are tucked wonderful secret beaches. During spring, wildflowers brighten the bluff: away in rocky coves, and hidden by tall bluffs. Colorfully named locales are some of the highlights of Sonoma Coast State Beach, thirteen miles blue lupine, Indian paintbrush and sea sage. Sonoma Coast Trail begins on the bluffs above Blind Beach, but of coastline stretching from the Russian River to Bodega Bay. The the walker can also begin at Goat Rock, located a half mile north of summer morning fog will usually burn off by noon. Be aware of the the trailhead. The rock is connected to the mainland by a causeway. danger of “sneaker waves,” frequent along this coast, that can sweep During the 1920s, Goat Rock was quarried, and used to build a jetty at hikers off rocks.
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Duncan’s Cove/ Duncan’s Landing
Famous for two things: as an early-day landing for loading small coastal ships with lumber and food products and for being the most dangerous point along the Sonoma Coast due to unpredictable surf. Stay off the rocks, the waves have come up to the parking lot and swept people away. Beautiful views from the parking lot, do not attempt to go down to Wright’s Beach from here. The rocks are unsafe, the surf high and unpredictable, the aptly named Death Rock creates sleeper waves.
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Sonoma Coast State Park is one of the most popular parks in Northern California for good reason. There’s plenty to do, including hiking, horseback riding, fishing, crabbing, beachcombing, surfing, picnicking, camping, and abalone diving. However, this is not a good place to go swimming or wading. The park is made up of a series of beaches separated by rocky bluffs and headlands. There are long sandy beaches, secluded coves, tide pools, sea stacks, and natural arches. There’s an underwater park for divers that extends the length of the park. All these beaches have dangerous currents and waves. Even the surf area is unsafe, and sneaker waves have claimed unwary visitors. There are a number of beaches that you can either walk or drive to. These include (from south to north) South Salmon Beach, North Salmon Beach, Schoolhouse Beach, Portuguese Beach, Duncan’s Landing, Shell Beach, Blind Beach, and Goat Rock Beach. The park starts just north of Jenner and extends 17 miles south to Bodega Head, totaling some 5,000 acres. The park is not pet friendly. Many of the beaches provide habitat for endangered species and do not allow dogs. They are also not allowed on any of the trails. In places where dogs are allowed (primarily the parking lots) they must be kept on a 6 foot or less leash. •sonoma-coast-state-park.com Goat Rock Beach
Near the mouth of the Russian River, best beach for scenery and wildlife. Picnic tables and restrooms. Home to a colony of harbor seals, please stay 50 yards away, especially during pupping season (March - August.) NO DOGS.
Blind Beach
Use caution taking unimproved path to this wild beach. No toilets.
Gleason Beach
Parking lot sits on a bluff 50 feet above the ocean, unimproved path to beach. Vest to stay in lot, enjoy the views of Arched Rock.
Portugese Beach
Sandy beach half mile long and deep enough that it remains accessible at high tide. Large parking lot/restrooms on a bluff at the south side of beach. Two steep trails lead down to beach. Great beach for rock/surf fishing. Protected from wind, so sleeper waves are less common here.
A long sandy beach, good spot for smelt fishing, beachcombing and sunset strolls. Park at Goat Rock and access Blind Beach from northern end of lot. 200’ climb down to the beach, boogie boards are common, and sunsets over Goat Rock are spectacular.
Shell Beach
Best beach for beachcombing and tide pools. Also enjoys a reputation as a prime fishing spot. The trail to the beach is steep and difficult. Hikers can pick up the Kortum Trail at the parking lot. Toilets.
Furlong Gulch
Park at Shell Beach and make an easy half-mile hike south to the gulch.
Wright’s Beach
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27 campsites within Wright’s Beach Campground, 10 of which backup onto the beach. Each campsite in Wright’s Beach Campground has picnic tables, fire rings, and paved parking spurs. Running water and flush toilets are also located within the campground, showers are available at the nearby Bodega Dunes Campground. Day use fee collected at gate.
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Schoolhouse Beach
Large parking lot, isolated beach lies north of the lot. Coarse gravel beach. Great for rock/ surf fishing. Protected from wind, sleeper waves less common here. Path down is steep.
Carmet Beach
Two trails from large parking area lead 40 ft down to beaches. Good, but steep trail on south leads to small sandy beach. Trail on north side leads to larger sandy beach with rocky surf. Great place for tide pools. Restrooms.
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Marshall Gulch
Sheltered, sand beach on the south side of the gulch. Small paved parking area on bluff north of gulch. Narrow gravel trail from the south end of lot leads down to beach. Dogs allowed on leashes.
Arched Rock Beach
A windswept beach, with craggy shoreline and iconic rock formation. Great for sunset walks. The beach scenes of Speilberg’s classic ‘The Goonies” were filmed here and Goat Rock. Nearly gone at high tide. For best view of the enormous sea stack Arched Rock, go 1.25 miles down Goat Rock Rd. to the Arched Rock View parking area for an excellent view of this geologic wonder.
Coleman Beach
Small paved lot just south of milepost 13.46. At low tide can be reached by hiking north from Salmon +Creek. Look for a scenic waterfall north of this beach after rains.
Miwok Beach
Little sandy beach named after Miwok Indians that originally inhabited the southern Sonoma Coast. Small parking area. A steep paved trail leads 60 feet down to the beach.
Salmon Creek, South Salmon Creek Beach
A lagoon forms here as sand closes the mouth of Salmon Creek, providing nearly two miles of sandy beach and grassy dunes for surf fishing, beachcombing, and picnicking. NO DOGS/NO FIRES due to snowy plovers nesting. Also offers 5 miles of horse trails. Best beach for sunbathing.
Bodega Dunes
There are 98 campsites with hot showers, flush toilets, and a trailer sanitation dump station. Max trailer length is 31’, no hook-ups. Campfire and Junior Ranger programs are held in the summer months. The day use area includes a disabled accessible boardwalk out to a classic sandy beach. No DOGS/ NO FIRES, snowy plover nesting area.
Bodega Head/ Campbell Cove
In the town of Bodega, at the end of Westside Road. Bodega Head juts into the sea offering dramatic vista points where seabirds soar over the craggy rocks and whales migrate twice yearly. Campbell Cove is on the bay side of Bodega Head, another great place to bird watch and, with the calm waters and sandy beaches, a great place for children to play. Picnic tables/restrooms. Near the parking lot you’ll see the 15-story deep hole, known locally as “The Hole in the Head”, site of a nuclear reactor Pacific Gas & Electric started building in the 70’s. Local protests, (and the fact that the site was on the San Andreas fault) halted the plan, the hole becoming a pond for birds.
Doran Beach Regional Park
Doran Beach Regional Park is on the south side of Bodega Bay and is a must-see, especially for those who want to see a large variety of birds. A beautiful sandy beach, it has clam flats and a salt marsh on the bay side and an ocean side where the waves are usually small, making for a safe beach. Generally windy, the picnic tables have windbreaks. There are trails through the park and dogs are permitted on leash. Because of the wind, this beach is a favorite kite flying spot.
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People from all over the world come to this area just to drive the spectacular Pacific Coast Highway (Coastal Highway 1). From the Golden Gate Bridge, take the Muir Beach exit, just past Sausalito/Marin City. You will wind past beautiful beaches and past the Point Reyes National Seashore. Highway 1 continues along the coast, breaking off briefly to go through the town of Valley Ford before rejoining the coast at Bodega Bay. You will want to stop here at the Sonoma Coast Visitor Center, then try one of the great oceanside restaurants for some fresh fish, crab or clam chowder. Another option is to go Wine Surfing at Gourmet au Bay (but keep in mind, the road ahead is a winding road, so perhaps better on the way back). Continue up the coast and you will pass numerous accessible beaches, including the extremely photogenic Goat Rock Beach. As you continue north, in approximately 10 miles you will encounter Jenner by the Sea. The Russian River flows into the Pacific Ocean at Jenner. Relax and enjoy the pelicans in flight, the cormorants and sandpipers hunting for their dinner, and hear the harbor seals barking. River’s End Restaurant, which overlooks the beach and is the best spot you will ever find for watching sunsets, has been named among the most romantic spots in the world. Jenner Inn offers lodging with breathtaking views. And just a few miles north (about 12), Timber Cove Inn and Alexander’s Restaurant
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offer a view-filled hide-away with culinary benefits. You will also see Fort Ross State Park, where you can tour this 200 year old Russian Settlement, including an actual fort. The next 25 miles includes more rugged coastal scenery, several accessible beaches, Sea Ranch Lodge and Restaurant, and Sea Ranch Golf Course. Just over the Mendocino County border you will find yourself in the charming village of Gualala, where the Gualala River meets the sea. Here, you’ll find an array of unique shopping opportunities. You should plan to stop into Bones Roadhouse and indulge in some very messy barbeque with a spectacular view of the Pacific. Plan it right and your return trip will be blessed with memorable sunsets. •bodegabayca.org
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The tidepools on the Sonoma Coast are teeming with life. From the nearly invisible aggregating anemones to the lively hermit crabs living in appropriated turban snail shells, everywhere you step there are fragile intertidal creatures underfoot. Many tidepool animals can be safely touched as long as it is done with great care and respect. A general guideline is to only touch animals as gently as you would your own eyeball. For example, anemones should not be poked and sea hares should not be squeezed. As a general rule, organisms should only be picked up if this may be accomplished easily. No organism attached to a surface should be removed by force, however slight. Many animals, such as limpets, chitons, barnacles, mussels, seastars, and urchins are attached directly to rocks (permanently or temporarily) and using force to remove them would be harmful to them. Animals that are actively swimming or moving away from people, or that resist being handled, should not be pursued or picked up. Animals such as lobsters or sea urchins, that are protecting themselves in crevices or under rocks should not be pulled free or picked up.There are two locations on the Sonoma Coast wellknown for their abundant tidepool offerings: Salt Point State Park: Located 18 miles north of Jenner on Highway 1, there are many tidepools along the park’s coastline, including Gerstle Cove Marine Reserve. The visitor center is open on weekends from April through October and offers interpretive tidepool walks. If you’re lucky, you might even see a colony of harbor seals, or perhaps the wide tail of a breaching whale. 707.847.3221 Shell Beach, Sonoma Coast State Beach: You will find this rocky, expansive beach on Highway 1 three miles south of Jenner. The tidepools are rich and easily accessible. During spring and summer low tides, volunteer naturalists are available to help interpret the tidepools for visitors. 707.875.3483. •parks.ca.gov/pages/451/files/SONOMACOASTSB.pdf
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Spend a windy afternoon with your bare feet in the sand and your eyes fixed in the sky as you fly a kite on the beach. Watching the kite dip and soar as it is blown about by the wind will bring out the inner child in anyone. These days, kites have progressed well beyond the simple single string-and-tail models. Fly all sorts of more challenging and high performance kites, such as stunt kites and traction kites that will do flips and loops and figure eights with only the tug of a string. For the “power kiter,” try kitegroundboarding, buggying and free flying. There are a full range of kites available, and the perfect place to start is at Candy and Kites in Bodega Bay. This colorful, coastal shop offers an out of this world selection of kites and accessories. As the name implies, however, Candy and Kites is not just for kites. They also sell a scrumptious variety of hand made chocolates, saltwater taffy, old-fashioned candies, flags, banners, spinners and a plethora of beach toys and books for the kids. Be sure and say hello to Lola the Greeter! Located at 1415 Coastal Hwy 1 in Bodega Bay. (707) 875-3777. •candyandkites.com With a great selection of kites, inflatables, wind-up toys, salt water taffy and old-fashioned candies and chocolates, there’s something for every member of your family at Second Wind Kites, Toys, Sweets and Fun. Their friendly staff will assist you in picking out the ideal kite and beach for the optimal kite flying experience. Be sure to check out their $5 daily specials. You’ll find them at 1805 N Highway 1, Bodega Bay (707) 875-9463. •secondwindfun.com Go to www.101things.com/winecountry • Wine Country 125
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the herd of Galloway Cattle. The trail is called the Blacktail Trail for good reason, they often encounter Coastal Blacktail Mule Deer as they graze on the hill. Not for timid riders. Miwok Trail is one of their most diverse trail rides, with beautiful views of the ocean, you’ll walk along the serene Salmon Creek and under the canopy of trees where the Miwok Indians had a village along the creek. Not for timid riders. 2660 N. Hwy One, Bodega Bay. 707-875-8849 •horsenaroundtrailrides.com
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Gourmet au Bay is Sonoma County’s only waterside wine bar, bottle shop and gift store. What is “Wine Surfing”? First choose 3 wines to sample from their daily menu, then your glasses are slipped into a carefully crafted “surfboard”, then you’ll carefully carry your surfboard of wine out to their beautiful viewing deck right on the bay. Linger on the deck and enjoy award winning wines, engaging conversation and a breathtaking view. So catch a Bodega Bay sunset and try Wine Surfing. Gourmet au Bay is a great place to enjoy a glass of wine or share a bottle and some cheese and crackers with friends. Buy a bottle and enjoy complimentary corkage at many participating area restaurants. They are open every day from 11am to 7pm, Friday and Saturday until 8pm. (707) 875-9875. 913 Coastal Highway One, Bodega Bay. •gourmetaubay.com
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This is a great time of year to go sportfishing. Bodega Bay is the gateway to some great deep sea fishing, whether you go north toward Point Reyes or south toward the Farrallon Islands. Anglers are reporting good catches of King Salmon. Captain Vince Orsini offers an all inclusive sportfishing package on the 34 ft. Miss Anita, Bodega Bay’s first charter fishing Catamaran. 707-875FISH. The package includes all the tackle and bait, as well as cleaning, filleting and packaging your catch! •missanitafishingcharters.com Whether you make a day of it with some good friends or the whole family, this will be an experience you always remember! Get the latest fishing report at usafishing.com/bodega.html.
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Just south of the Sonoma Coast beaches lies a similar, yet distinctly different playground. For delicious and fresh oysters, Tomales Bay and Drakes Estero are definitely the places to visit. Visitors are welcome at the three oyster farms in the area, where farmers delight in showing off their skills at sustainable aquaculture. Their vast knowledge of sustainable oyster farming is integral to ide a orse on the oast the health of Drake’s and Tomales Bay’s waters. The Hog Island Oyster So you want to ride a horse on the beach? Whether it’s on your bucket Company is open seven days a list or just something that sounds intriguing, it is possible with Bad Boys week. It’s located on Highway 1 in Marshall, 15 minutes north of Point Cowboys or Horse N Around Trail Rides. These two coastal operators offer Reyes Station on Tomales Bay. Hog Island boasts of a superior oyster bred turnkey, affordable adventures you won’t soon forget! for presentation and taste. The farm also aims to show off the pristine Horse N Around is located on legendary Chanslor Ranch in Bodega environment in which the oysters are farmed. Visitors can enjoy the Bay. Take an unforgettable ride through the beautiful dunes of Bodega fresh shellfish at the bar or picnic area, and can choose from various Bay to the breathtaking Beach! This ride is not only fabulous because types of fresh oysters to take home. They also have an Oyster Bar at of the panoramic views of the amazing Sonoma Coast but also because Oxbow Market in Napa and at the Ferry Building in San Francisco. For you are helping save lives! Every penny goes to rescue horses that have more information, call 415.663.9218. •hogislandoysters.com been neglected, abused, abandoned or destined for slaughter. Most of Tomales Bay Oyster Company, open daily, is a great place to sit at the horses used for the trail rides are rescued horses that were given a a picnic table, shuck oysters and barbeque them on the spot. There is second chance! Wetlands Trail is a gentle ride with beautiful views of no charge for the table space for ten or fewer people, but they do ask the ocean. A great ride for young cowboys and cowgirls, first time riders for a large group fee when 11 or more show up together. Bring a cooler and timid riders. You’ll ride through the protected wetlands where to keep the oysters fresh. They have, available for sale, oyster knives, you’ll see an abundance of bird life. A great ride for the whole family! ice, charcoal, limes, hot sauce and gloves. You can bring drinks (beer and Osprey Trail is a scenic trail that winds through protected wetlands and wine OK, no alcohol). They are located at 15479 Highway One in Mararound a turtle pond. This trail is gentile and is an easy, comfortable shall (just north of Point Reyes). 415.663.1242 •tomalesbayoysters.com way for you to enjoy riding a horse. Salmon Creek Trail rides through In Bodega Bay, Fisherman’s Cove offers a menu of Oysters from protected wetlands and down into the canyon to Salmon Creek. This trail Tomales Bay, served raw or grilled. 1850 Bay Flat Rd, Bodega Bay. (707) has great views of the ocean and Salmon Creek. Not recommended for 377-4238. •bodegabayoysters.com timid or fearful riders. Enjoy the panoramic views of the ocean among
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Take a Bioluminescent WaterTrek EcoTour
Imagine seeing harbor seals, blue herons and an ancient singing stone in one day. Depending on the season, when you charter an adventuyou might see gray whales, white pelicans or bald eagles. In late summer, bioluminescent plankton attach to the fish and you can watch fish dart like fireworks under your kayak. Where does all this wonder occur? It is where the river meets the waves, and WaterTreks EcoTours knows the special spots. Trained guides share Russian River Estuary history, such as Penny Island’s dairy or the Skywatcher, a Kashaya Pomo singing stone. Descendent from a long line of Kashaya who lived on the island, owner Suki Waters herself studied in the schoolhouse once on that island. WaterTrek’s Living Classrooms project helps students of all ages discover science and See unique sandstone formations at Salt Point State Park history firsthand. Open seven days a week, you will find their booth across from Café Aquatica in Jenner. All reservations by phone: (707) 865-2249 “Official Whale Watcher” gear and shows visitors what to look for and •watertreks.com where whales have been spotted. Other good locations include Fort Ross State Park, Timber Cove, Salt Point Park and Sonoma Coast State Beach (Shell Beach). Observers should look for the whale’s 10-15 foot spouts. • stewardsofthecoastandredwoods.org
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This 3,000+ acre addition to the Sonoma Coast State Park is somewhat unique, not only for its beautiful, hilly landscape, but also for the fact that it survives through a stewardship program with LandPaths. While the land is open for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, you’ll need to obtain a permit to do so. However, the money collected through this program allows for maintenance of the park (signage, brush clearing, trail cultivation, etc.) as well as the guarantee that you’ll have a pristine open space to explore for generations to come. The seed funds provide for public access ee the hales and provided by the California Coastal Conservancy. Your assistance, too, is key to helping manage From late November through February you may see California gray access to this park. One whales, 40 - 60 feet long. They are migrating from the rich feeding fields of important way to help the Arctic region down the California coast. Pregnant whales are usually in is by respecting private the lead, with non-pregnant females and males following behind, courting property boundaries that and mating as they travel. After a four to seven week stay in the lagoons border all sides of Willow of coastal Baja, while the birthing takes place, the migration returns by Creek. the North Coast from late February through April. On their journey, the The Park offers a whales move past Point Reyes, the Farallon Islands, through Half Moon 15-mile network of ranch Bay and Monterey Bay, and follow the coastline along Southern California and logging roads leadbefore reaching Mexico. Mothers and their calves leave last, so they can ing to numerous trails, be seen passing by as late as early May. photo courtesy LandPath.org To see the whales at close range, you can take a whale-watching perennial streams, and scenic overlooks. Trails cruise or, if you’re fortunate, you may sight one of these incredile creatures as you gaze at the ocean from a bluff. The fascinating migration connect with adjacent State Park lands (Pomo Canyon and Shell Beach), of California gray whales can be observed from Sonoma County shores allowing hikers and bikers to trek from Duncans Mills to Shell Beach, or on whale-watching cruises. Local fishing boats offer whale-watching approx. 7 miles each way. The park features forests and grasslands with cruises throughout the season. While on a cruise, you may see dolphins, stunning views of the ocean, including the popular “Islands in the Sky” humpback whales, harbor seals, seabirds, and possibly even a blue whale, loop. Access is from Duncans Mills off Freezeout Road (with parking lot the largest animal known to man. Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods through locked gate) or at the end of Willow Creek Rd off Coleman Valley Rd (limited parking on road) for current valid permit holders only. offers Docent led Whale Watching Tours. Whale watching season along the Sonoma coast peaks in December If you would like to obtain a permit to hike, bike or horseback ride and January. Great viewing opportunities abound at Gualala Point and at Willow Creek, go to: www.landpaths.org/propertyexplorer/willowStillwater Regional Parks, or Black Point and Walk On Beach accesses (in creek-people-powered-park.aspx. To get a copy of a detailed map, go to Sea Ranch). The large males, females, and their calves, are often seen stewardsofthecoastandredwoods.org/pdf/wc_trailmap.pdf from Bodega Head. The local Whale Watching Club gathers there with
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Treat yourself to a spa at Sonoma Coast Villa
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You’ll believe you have entered a European Villa as you arrive at Sonoma Coast Villa. Their elegant accommodations, incredible wine country cuisine, and lavish courtyard spa combine to leave you feeling rejuvenated and pampered in every possible way. Their Courtyard Spa Packages include a 3-night stay in a Deluxe Room, pick-up and drop-off from San Francisco or Oakland Airport if needed, 3 meals per day and 3 Spa Treatments: one 165-minute Ocean Wave, one 120-minute Sonoma Wrap & Scrub and a 100-minute Hand, Foot & Reflexology. You will also be treaetd to a Bodega Bay Naturals Gift Basket upon arrival. When you depart, along with memories of the stay, you will take with you
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a copy of Sonoma Coast’s Favorite Recipes Cookbook. Also available is a Midweek Spa Package which includes one of their Country Rooms or Classic Junior Suite for two nights plus two 75-minute Full Body Massages. Staying somewhere else but still want their spa treatment? Try the Net Release: this 100-minute treatment starts with a Mediterranean foot bath, heated neck wrap and a cup of “computer de-stress” tea. Aromatherapy oils are utilized during your massage to enhance relaxation. A soothing eye treatment/pressure point massage follows and then a cocoon-like blanket wrap to ensure that you can let the relaxation your have experienced endure. Your therapist will then take a few moments to give a personalized consultation on self-help techniques for the prevention and relief of stress. For rates and more information go to their website or call 707.876.9818. •scvilla.com
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With Mother Nature supplying the ingredients, it’s no wonder Calistoga, California is the state’s mud bath capitol. About eight million years ago, nearby Mt. Konocti erupted, blanketing the area with rich, volcanic ash and leaving cracks in the earth’s crust that allowed geysers and hot springs to form, including one of only three regularly-erupting geysers in the world. The most proven reason to take a mud bath is that it’s relaxing. Being cocooned and buoyed up in the warm, soft mixture simply sucks the stress out. The temperature makes you perspire, which cleans the pores. Health benefits are not proven, but a mud bath is claimed to improve the complexion, relieve joint and muscle pain and remove toxins. The spas bring the ash in fresh every morning and mix it with boiling mineral water from a nearby spring, adding peat moss for
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native to a Calistoga mud bath for those visitors to the Napa Valley that want the detoxifying benefits of mud and heat without the traditional immersion mud bath. (707) 942-2950 • lincolnavespa.com
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texture and to help the body float. Boiling spring water is used to sterilize the mixture between clients. In Calistoga, the mud bath process is about the same no matter where you go. Here are a few of our favorites: Dr. Wilkinson’s Hot Springs Resort has been providing mud bath treatments for 60 years! San Francisco chiropractor John “Doc” Wilkinson was interested in alternative health and relaxation from the days of his early childhood in the San Joaquin Valley of California. Try “The Works”, including mud bath, mineral bath, steam room, blanket wrap and massage. This is one of the best values in Napa. (707) 942-4102. • drwilkinson.com Golden Haven: At Golden Haven, couples enjoy the tradition of Calistoga’s mud baths in private treatment rooms. Complete the treatment with soothing massages and/or facial treatments. (707) 942-8000 • goldenhaven.com Lavender Hill Spa: Offers spa treatments for couples, singles and friends in a private sanctuary. (707) 942-4495 Roman Hot Springs: The ultimate mind and body experience for both couples and individuals. This spot is among the largest and most luxurious hot springs spas in the area. (800) 914-8957 • romanspahotsprings.com
Indulge Yourself at Mount View Hotel and Spa
This historic downtown Calistoga hotel has continued a tradition of ultimate luxury for over 100 years. The property features luxury suites, private cottages and an award-winning spa to inspire romance, rejuvenation and relaxation. Each room is named for a local Napa Valley winery, and features a comfortable living area, separate sleeping area and claw foot tubs or indoor jacuzzis. Top rated Mount View Spa offers facials, body wraps, hydrotherapy baths as well as a Couple’s Massage Room. Therapy Treatment Specialties include Rhythmical Body Treatment, Signature Grapeseed Mud Wrap, Anti-Cellulite Seaweed Wrap and Lemon Olive Scalp & Foot Treatment. Ask about Spa Packages including Vinotherapy Immersion, Gentleman’s Choice and The Mount View Sampler. The heated pool and Mineral Whirlpool Jacuzzi offer a lovely and relaxing place to unwind before or after your treatment. This hotel is in walking distance to many restaurants, galleries and shops. 1457 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga. 707.942.6877. •mountviewhotel.com
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With so many things going on in our lives, it’s difficult to find the time to care for ourselves. Wine Country Spas A precious refuge from a frenzied pace. A time and place to relax and disconnect from the world as you recharge your mind, body and spirit. Capture the healing properties of Wine Country at one of these luxurious Day Spas. Hotel Healdsburg Six treatment rooms including a couple’s suite and relaxing garden patio offer an intimate, personal experience. Guests are invites to stay the day and relax with complimentary refreshments, plus a Fitness Center with cardio equipment and free weights, sixty-foot pool, and Jacuzzi. 25 Matheson Street, Healdsburg, 800-889-7188 •hotelhealdsburg.com.
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Spa Solage: Artfully designed and ecologically conscious, Spa Solage offers relaxing and invigorating services, including new twists on the renowned Calistoga mud and mineral water therapies. Conde Nasta named Solage the #1 Spa in the Americas! (866)942-7442 • solagecalistoga.com Indian Springs: No peat moss here, just mud, hot and heavy. Go for “the works,” followed by a swim in a magnificent, 60-by-120-foot, geyser-heated swimming pool dating from 1913. Their new Adults Only pool offers the privacy you’ll appreciate. (707) 942-4913 • indianspringscalistoga.com Lincoln Avenue Spa: This spa has taken the Calistoga mud bath to a new level. They offer a body mud treatment for couples and individuals using specially designed Ayurvedic steam tables. This is the perfect alter-
Fairmont Sonoma Mission This famous inn claim to fame is its natural mineral hot springs, and the Willow Stream, a 40,000-square-foot spa set with fireplace, private mineral baths with a Watsu pool. Treatments include the signature Bathing Ritual, featuring exfoliating shower, two mineral water soaking pools, herbal steam, dry sauna, and cool down showers followed by relaxation in the bathhouse lounge and the outdoor spa terrace. 100 Boyes Blvd., Boyes Hot Springs, 707-938-9000, fairmont.com. Spa Terra at the Meritage Resort Entirely underground in a 22,000 square foot Estate Wine Cave. Hidden within a hillside, the spa rooms are spacious, ceilings high, and services decadent. There are many packages offered for couples and seasonal specials. Our favorite: Solo Vino, comes paired with wine, cheese and new heights of pampering. (707) 251-3000 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa •spaterra.com Go to www.101things.com/winecountry • Wine Country 129
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Spa at Meadowwood As private, peaceful, relaxing and exclusive an environment as you can find. They offer everything from inclusive spa escapes that come with a 3-course dinner to wraps, massages, and restorative yoga. Our favorite: the “Cabernet Crush,” a warm cabernet grape-seed skin-polishing treatment followed by an application of fragrant, vitamin-rich grape-seed oil. 900 Meadowood Ln., St Helena (707) 531-4788 Meadowood.com Kenwood Inn and Spa Like something out of Frances Burnett’s novel, The Secret Garden. It’s winding paths of flowers and vines lead to private nooks and pools, hidden away from the bustle of Sonoma Highway. The spa, cuisine and service are considered among the Valley’s best. Our favorite: the rooftop couples massage after some wine and soak in the massive hot tub. (707) 833-1293 10400 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood kenwood.com
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The Spa at the Carneros Inn Centered in the middle of 27 acres of grape vines, farmland and orchards. The spa boasts a “natural setting” and their treatments incorporate elements from flowers, herbs and olives found in the local environment. (707) 299-4900. 4048 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. •thecarnerosinn.com The Spa at Silverado A long tradition of elegance and cultivated sophistication. The sprawling, 16,000-square-foot, Roman-inspired spa offers a variety of unique packages and an award winning and recently remodeled golf course.1600 Atlas Peak Rd., Napa. (707) 257-0200 •silveradoresort.com Greenhaus Spa Well known by Napa Valley Locals for over 20 years as the best Day Spa for skin care, amazing facials, relaxing massage, soothing spa body treatments, detox body wrap treatments, spa pedicures, spa manicures, and a full service hair salon that specializes in bridal hairstyles and bridal makeup. Voted “Best of Napa Valley Day Spa”. Downtown Napa at 1300 Pearl St., Napa (707) 257-8837 •greenhausspa.com 130 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry
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