101 Things To Do Sonoma and Napa Counties 2012 by 101 Things To Do Publications

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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”.

Wineries Art Local Folkal Gallery

117 N. Cloverdale Blvd. • 707-894-8920 cloverdalelocalfolkal.org

First Street Gallery

105 E. First St. • 707-894-4410 cloverdaleartsalliance.org

Towers Gallery

240 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Suite 2 707-894-4331 • towersgallery.com 6 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry

Spa Services Main Street Spa

131 N. Main Street Teri Matlock, CMT • 707-228-6589 Colleen Shields, CMT • 707-292-4168

Massage Studio

Karen Harrison, CMT 129 N. Cloverdale Blvd, #6 707-894-4355

Tranquility Massage & Spa 126 N. Cloverdale Blvd. 707-494-3030 tranquilitymassageandspa.net

Bob Dog Wines & Sky Pine Vineyards

31955 Pine Mountain Rd. 707-894-4812 • bobdogwine.com

Fritz Underground Winery 24691 Dutcher Creek Rd. 800-418-9463 • fritzwinery.com

Valdez Family Winery

595 Santana Dr. #A • 707-894-3710 valdezfamilywinery.com

Vino di Amore Tasting Room and Lounge

105 N. Cloverdale Blvd. 707-894-6166 • vinodiamore.com

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240 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Suite 3 707-894-4331 • towersgallery.com

Auberge on The Vineyard

29955 River Road • 800-833-6479 sonomabedbreakfastinnwinecountry.com

Domenichelli Farmhouse

Food & Beverage

Gifts

Antiques and Uniques

124 S. Cloverdale Blvd. 707-894-4080 • gocloverdale.com

Eagles Nest Deli & Grill 113 N. Cloverdale Blvd. 707-894-9290

Farm Yard Country Store & Gifts

Historic Owl Cafe & Diner

27705 Dutcher Creek Road 707-894-5992 • farmyardfeed.com

Panaderia & Pastries El Palomo

233 N. Cloverdale Blvd. • 707-894-6251 damesdudes@comcast.net

485 S. Cloverdale Blvd. 707-894-8967

Dames & Dudes Consignment

435 N. Cloverdale Blvd. • 707-303-6476 Agreathomeaway.com

122 E. First St. • 707-894-0104

English Tea Garden Inn

117 E. First Street 707-894-4454 • papaspizzacafe.com

119 W. Third Street 800-996-8675 • teagardeninn.com

Main Street Vacation House 131 N. Main Street 707-894-5630 • vrbo.com/166003

Old Crocker Inn

1126 Old Crocker Inn Road 707-894-4000 • oldcrockerinn.com

The Loft

111 W. First Street • 707-481-0922 Agreathomeaway.com

Tina’s Green Acres

30400 River Road 707-894-0500 • vrbo.com/37602

Cloverdale KOA Camping Resort 1166 Asti Ridge Rd. • 800-368-4558 winecountrykoa.com

Dolorosa Beeswax Candles

Papa’s Pizza

104 N. Cloverdale Blvd. 707-894-9340 • dolorosacandles.net

Piacere Ristorante Italiano

115 N. Cloverdale Blvd. • 707-894-8665 thefinishingtouches.hdspd.com

504 N. Cloverdale Bvd. 707-894-0885 piacereristorante.com

Picks Drive In

117 S. Cloverdale Blvd. 707-894-2962

Railroad Station Bar & Grill 114 Railroad Ave. • 707-894-4779 railroadstationbarandgrill.com

Finishing Touches

Ken Knight Design

204 N. Cloverdale Blvd. 707-894-2520 • kenknight.com

Oat Valley Vintage Antiques 31750 Old Redwood Hwy 707-894-4814

Tian Yuen Asian Cuisine 421 S. Cloverdale Blvd. 707-894-5697 • tianyuen.net

Zini’s Diner

796 S. Cloverdale Blvd. 707-894-9444

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Weekly Live Music in the Plaza!

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Contents

WINE TASTING

AND TOURS ..........12 BOUTIQUES & UNIQUES, BREWERIES, SEGWAY TOURS, SOAP FACTORY TOUR, MAPS/DIRECTORIES

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IN WINE COUNTRY ............71 REDWOODS, OCEAN SIDE, VINEYARD SIDE

MEET & RETREAT.......................79 CONVENTION & CORPORATE EVENT LOCATIONS, WEDDINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

CRAFT BEER,BREWERIES & BREWPUBS ..32 RELAX & REJUVENATE .................80 MICROBREWS, TOURS, HISTORY

CRAFT BEER

FAMILY FUN .............................41 SCANDIA FUN PARK, DRIVEN RACEWAY, SNOOPYʼS HOME ICE, ESCAPE PAINT BALL, SCIENTOPIA

FORT ROSSʼS 200TH ANNIVERSARY, DI ROSA, HAND FAN MUSEUM, PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM, LUTHER BURBANK HOME & GARDEN, BODEGA BAY

RIVER ADVENTURES ....................86 KAYAKING, FISHING, RIVER LIMO

VISUAL

LAKE FUN ...............................89

EVENTS

AND ENTERTAINMENT ........51 FESTIVALS & FAIRS, UPCOMING CONCERTS

COASTAL ADVENTURES ................92

CULINARY PURSUITS....................53

LOCAL AREA INFORMATION & MAPS

ART

AND PERFORMING ARTS .....48 GALLERIES, ART MUSEUMS, NIGHT LIFE

RAMEKINS, CHOCOLATE TASTING, CHEESE TASTING, CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA, PICNIC SPOTS, FARMERS MARKETS, OXBOW MARKET, TASTE PIE

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TO THE SKY ......................58 BALLOONING, SKYDIVING, GLIDERS, BARNSTORMING

BICYCLING

IN WINE COUNTRY ...... 61 BIKE TOURS, BIKE PATHS, MOUNTAIN BIKING

BACK

TO NATURE ......................64 HIKING, WILDLIFE PRESERVES, CAMPING, PARKS, ZIPLINING, BIRD WATCHING

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Editorial Contributions by Candace K. Brown and Sarah Amador-Rusnak

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Wine Tasting and Tours

Pedroncelli Winery Estate Vineyards Photo by Ed St. John (www.facebook.com/stjohnpics)

W e would like to thank both the Napa Valley Vintners Association (napavintners.com) and the Sonoma County Vintners (sonomawine.com) for their help with this section of the magazine, and especially the use of thier AVA maps. We have made every attempt to make our directory of wine tasting locales a complete list. If you find we have left your location out of the directory, or you know of a location that you think should be added, please let us know. Our omnipotence has its limits. We will be posting all of this information and much more on our website, so please check us out for new and breaking news about the industry here in Wine Country. For vertical tasters, our directory includes varietals for each winery listed. I n our Uniques & Boutiques section we hope to give our readers a glimpse at some lesser known wineries and some celebrity-owned vineyards to enhance and perhaps even highlight your visit to Wine Country. We will continue to do this in upcoming editions, so if you run across a unique story, please send it to us at art@101things.com.

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Robert Hunter Vineyards A superlative view, exotic botanical garden and exquisite wines provide the triple crown that leads so many tour operators to Robert Hunter Vineyards. The tour is by appointment only and begins with a walk through the Hunter Family’s impressive gardens, overlooking the expansive 42-acre vineyards. The hardscape was designed by the late Thomas Church. The gardens were officially designed by the late and renowned Thomas Church, but Ann Hunter has also added over three semi-truck flatbeds of rare plants. Tour Guide Kurt Hemenway will give you the history of the Vineyard, the family, the estate and the winemaking process, which is now run by Robert Hunter III. The history of this estate begins with art model and famed sugar heiress Alma de Bretteville Spreckels, who was known for her parties and entertaining luminaries from the Ann’s Garden, movies and music industry of that era, including Bing Crosby. photo courtesy Roberth Hunter Vineyards She was also known as a great philanthropist, and for her charity auctions, raising money for war-torn France, Belgium, and Romania in post World War I Europe. A retired banker, Bob Hunter began planting the Hunter Farms vineyard in 1973 and the current 42 acre vineyard is planted to the following varieties (from most acres to fewest acres) Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petite Verdot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc. Known as the smallest champagne house in California, their méthode champenoise Brut de Noir is among the finest bubbly you’ll find. All their wines are limited release and only available at the vineyard to guests and Wine Club members. Your tour will culminate in a relaxed tasting on their canopied patio, where you will have the opportunity to taste their acclaimed Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as the bubbly. 15655 Arnold Drive, Sonoma. (707) 996-3056 •roberthunterwinery.com

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O’Brien Winery... a love story. Are you a romantic at heart? If so, be sure to visit the O’Brien Estate Winery. While hot air balloons sail overhead, you can sip a glass of Unrestrained Reserve and picnic on the lawn. Need more inspiration? On the back label of the bottle you will find romantic poetry penned by winery owners Bart and Barb O’Brien. The winery began as a love story. More than 25 years ago, Bart and Barb visited Napa Valley. It was their third date. They fell in love with each other, as well as with the dream of living in Napa Valley. One year later, they married. In 2000, they bought a winery and vineyards adjacent to the Hanna vineyard made famous with the top-rated Chateau Montelena Chardonnay in the 1976 Judgement of Paris. In 2010, the O’Briens sent their wines to Robert Parker of the Wine Advocate to be tasted on his trip to Napa Valley. “Impossible to resist,” Parker said of the 2008 Unrestrained Reserve, a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Parker rated this wine 93+ points. Parker liked the 2007 Unrestrained Reserve even more, rating it 94+ points. “Terrific intensity, purity and texture,” he wrote. “Inky purple, with hints of plum, Asian spice, black currants, jammy blackberries, the wine has fabulous richness, full-bodied power.” He also gave the 2008 Merlot Reserve and both the 2007 and 2008 Seduction Bordeaux Blend a rating of 94 points. Made from grapes grown on its 33 acres without use of pesticides or herbicides, all O’Brien Estate wines are created on-site using original Bordeaux winemaking practices and French oak barrels. Poetry is printed on the back of the Romantic wine labels. With names like Passion of the Soul and Seduction, these wines may stir your soul. Open seven days a week, Monday through Saturday 10am to 5pm, and Sunday from 11am to 5pm. Please call or email in advance for an appointment. (707) 252-8463 / davidc@obrienestate.com. 1200 Orchard Avenue, Napa. •obrienestate.com (Dog friendly!)

Anaba Vineyards... wind-powered wine! Named for the rising winds that flow through its vineyards, Anaba Winery is itself on the rise. In 2010 and 2011, the winery was voted Sonoma Valley’s Best Boutique Winery by BEST OF Napa and Sonoma Valley’s magazine. Situated in Sonoma’s famous Carneros region, the winery has received gold medals for its Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays and Rhone-style Blends. According to owner John Sweazey, the winery’s anabatic winds cause the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly, creating robust flavors and distinctive varietal characters. The winery also leads the way with its use of alternative energy. In 2009, Anaba Wines installed a 45-foot Skystream 3.7 wind turbine and became the first winery in Northern California to utilize wind power. The turbine harnesses the anabatic winds and generates electricity for Anaba’s office operations, irrigation pumps, wine storage and tasting room. In 2010, the winery received the Sustainable North Bay Award from Assemblymember Jared Huffman. In 2013, the winery will install two more wind turbines and solar panels to support the creation of a new wine-making facility on the property. You can sample Anaba’s award-winning wines at their tasting room in the renovated 100-year-old Go to www.101things.com/winecountry • Wine Country 13

Wine Tasting and Tours farmhouse. Bring a picnic, enjoy the view or take some time to sit at the laptop that tracks the energy generated by the anabatic winds. Open seven days a week, from 10:30am to 5:30pm at 60 Bonneau Road, Sonoma. Buses, limousines and large groups (6 or more people), please call in advance. (707) 996-4188 •AnabaWines.com

Vermeil Wines... yes, that Vermeil!

Vermeil Wines... yes, THAT Vermeil. This is the personal wine project of the Super Bowl-winning, renowned NFL head coach, Dick Vermeil. Vermeil was born and raised in Napa Valley and his initial dive into the wine world is impressive. Along with co-founder Paul Smith, winemaker for Vermeil Wines and founder of OnThEdge Winery, they invite you to experience their selection of fine wines. The vineyard is located in Calistoga, California, the northernmost town in Napa County. The family’s property is now part of the Frediani Vineyards. Mr. Vermeil’s Napa roots go back several generations; his family instilled a strong work ethic and love of great wine. The vineyard is the recipient of many awards, including double gold awards for the 2008 and 2009 Proprietary Reds at the 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Double Gold means all five judges were unanimous in their Gold rating of these wines. The Jean Louis Vermeil Cabernet was named in honor of Mr. Vermeil’s great-grandfather who was responsible for bringing the family to California. Their tasting room is one of the most comfortable places in the Napa Valley to sit, relax and enjoy fine wine. In addition to fine wines you will see a variety of sports memorabilia from throughout Coach Vermeil’s distinguished career. Wine Tasting Room Hours are Sunday through Thursday - 10am to 5:30pm and Friday and Saturday - 10am to 8pm. MarySue Frediani, wife of wine maker Paul Smith, is the tasting room’s manager. It is a family affair! 1255 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga. (707) 341-3054. •vermeilwines.com

Twomey Cellars... soutirage traditionnel

Only two wineries in Northern California utilize the labor-intensive technique of soutirage traditionnel, and Twomey Cellars is one of them. Developed in the 19th century in France before the invention of electricity, this technique involves the decanting of wine from barrel to barrel, using gravity rather than a pump. Soutirage traditionnel clarifies red wine, softens its tannins and infuses it with aromas that explode the moment it is poured. At Twomey, this decanting is completed six times during the 18 months of aging their Merlot. The winery’s dedication seems to have paid off, as the Twomey Cellars 2007 Napa Valley Merlot was

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Wine Tasting and Tours nominated for the 2012 People’s Voice Wine Awards. It can be described as having an enticing nose of black cherries, violets, nutmeg and dark chocolate. Twomey’s Pinot Noir has also received accolades. The 2009 Twomey Russian River Valley Pinot Noir was named Runner-Up at the Pinot Cup competition as part of Chef Charlie Palmer’s “Pigs and Pinot” Healdsburg event in which 60 hand-picked Pinot Noirs competed in a blind-tasting. The Prince of Pinot, Rusty Gaffney, MD, claims the 2009 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir is “a love letter from heaven.” In addition to Merlot, Twomey produces a Sauvignon Blanc and four Pinot Noirs from top California appellations (Sonoma Coast, Russian River Valley, Anderson Valley and Santa Maria Valley). It is the goal of winemaking team Daniel Baron, Ben Cane and world-renowned winemaker Jean-Claude Berrouet to create food-friendly wines delicious upon release. Taste Twomey wines at either Calistoga or Healdsburg locations. Calistoga: 1183 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga, 707942-2489. Healdsburg: 3000 Westside Road, 707-942-7122. Open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 5 pm, and Sundays from 11am to 5 pm. Tours of wineries are available by appointment. Please call 800-505-4850 in advance or email tours@twomey.com. www.twomey.com

Collier Falls Winery... “like a scene from a movie”

At elevations over a thousand feet high, the vineyards and winery of Collier Falls emerge above the fog line, almost like a scene from a movie. Below the Zinfandel vines, a 30-foot waterfall flows year-round. Steelhead trout find their way to the waterfall to spawn. In 1997, Barry Collier left his career as a Hollywood movie producer to become a winemaker. That same year, he and his family purchased the Dry Creek property and made their first vintage, the 1997 Collier Falls Zinfandel. It earned a 90 rating in the Wine Spectator. Before they knew it, they were making world-class wines. The 2007 Zinfandel earned a score of 92 points in Wine & Spirits. The magazine loved the current Collier Falls Zinfandel release so much they named it one of the top Zinfandels of 2012, and gave it a score of 92 points. In order to extract color and tannins from the skins and seeds, Collier grapes are given extended maceration and a cold soaking. Prior to bottling, the wine is racked four times. Collier Falls ages their wine 18-24 months in French and American oak barrels and 18-24 months in the bottle. This labor of love creates an aromatic wine with nuanced flavors such as rose petals and strawberries.

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Wine Tasting and Tours The sustainably-farmed vineyard and winery produces Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Syrah and Petite Verdot. The Syrah du Soleil is made in Susan Collier’s honor. Sadly, Susan passed away in 2007 from ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). The Syrah comes from vineyards she helped plant and all proceeds are donated to ALS research. Sample Collier Falls wines at the Family Winery Tasting Rooms in Dry Creek Valley. Open seven days a week. 10:30am - 4:30pm, March through December. Open Thursday through Monday, January and February. 888.433.6555, 4791 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. •collierfalls.com •familywines.com

VJB Vineyards... a taste of Italy

At VJB Vineyards & Cellars tasting room and marketplace in Kenwood, visitors will experience a taste of Italy in the heart of the beautiful Sonoma Valley. Guests can sample California-grown Italian varietals in the tasting room, then meander into the marketplace for a bottle of VJB’s estate-grown olive oil and homemade pasta sauces. At the deli, you can order antipasti or fresh panini for a light lunch on the piazza. On special days you can enjoy a pizza baked outside in the wood-fired oven. Despite all that’s new, VJB Vineyards & Cellars still offers the same family charm and easy-going hospitality that customers have enjoyed since it opened nearly a decade ago. VJB was founded in 1999 by brothers Henry and Victor Belmonte and their Italian-born parents Vittorio and Maria. Their wines are produced with an eye toward New World innovation and Old World sensibility. For more information about VJB Vineyards & Cellars please call (707) 833-2300 or visit vjbcellars.com. 60 Shaw Ave (Corner of Sonoma Hwy & Shaw), Kenwood. 707.833.2300. •vjbcellars.com

Catch 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

Find a Unique Winery Tour

Platypus Tours specializes in charming back roads vineyards, historic wineries and family owned operations. “We love to bring our guests to hidden gem wineries - many of which they have never even heard of.” At Platypus, you can join a tour or request a private tour. Your guide/driver will point out landmarks and wineries along the way, telling stories and talking about local history and winemaking, as well as cluing you in about the culture of the area. Expect 8 to 12 per Join-In tour, so chances are good you will leave the tour with some new friends as well. In most cases, they can pick you up at your hotel/inn. Find Wine Country’s hidden gems For more information call (707) 253-2723. •platypustours.com with Platpus Tours Hop aboard Benziger’s Biodynamic® Vineyard Tram Tour! You will visit the fermentation facility, crush pad, barrel caves and more on this fun 45-minute tour. Your tour will culminate in a special tasting of biodynamic and other award-winning wines. Tours are daily and leave on the half hour from 11:00am until 3:30pm with the exception of noon (weather permitting). $15.00 per guest, $5.00 under 21. 707.935.3017. •benziger.com With Stacy’s Wine Tours, your Wine Ambassador will make your wine tasting tour a learning as well as photo courtesy DaVine Wine Tours an enjoyable experience. From a 4-seater Lincoln Town Car to a Stretch Limo to a Passenger Van, Stacy’s can accommodate whatever group you bring. Or you can use your own vehicle and Stacy’s Wine Ambassador will drive it for you, leaving you to indulge yourself without the risk of drinking and driving. Their Wine Tour Coordinator can create a tour based on your desires and expectations, in either Napa or Sonoma County. 707-266-6168. •StacysWineTours.com DaVine Wine Tours provides a professional “Designated Driver” to drive your vehicle. With a decade of experience, they can suggest some tour stops that would probably have never been on your list. They can arrange a picnic lunch at a winery while keeping the tone casual and fun. So sit 16 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry

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Taste Wine and Tour a Real Castle

Tour the Anheuser-Busch Brewery

Take a Horseback Vineyard Tour

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 fireplace that pre-dates Christopher Columbus in the Great Hall, 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 absolutely authentic. Our tour began in the Saint Catherine of Siena Chapel (which holds actual church services), 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”, a Horse-Drawn Vineyard Tour and a Hiking Vineyard Tour. 4045 North Saint Helena Highway, Calistoga. (707) 967-6272. •castellodiamorosa.com

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

Experience the serenity of nature and the stunning scenery of Sonoma County as Rafael Hernandez, founder of Wine Country Trail Rides, guides you through 1300+ acres of vineyards, ridge tops and ecological sanctuaries at the beautiful Chalk Hill Estate. At the end of your riding adventure you will be invited to a special tasting of Chalk Hill’s award-winning wines.

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Wine Tasting and Tours Guided trail rides are offered throughout the year three times a day at 9am, 11:30am, and 2pm. Guests depart on horseback approximately 30 minutes after arrival and spend 90 minutes in the vineyard on horseback. Excursions are open to riders of all levels, including children as young as seven years old. Wine Country Trail Rides also offers sport horses to qualified riders. You can also spend the afternoon at this amazing estate, tasting their fine wines and taking the “Culinary Tour”. After exploring the estate on horseback, you will be treated to a tour of Chalk Hill’s culinary garden, home to much of the organic produce used by Executive Chef Didier Ageorges in his creations. From there you will move to the Pavilion, an extraordinary conservatory overlooking the equestrian center, and enjoy a selection of wines paired with several of Didier’s small plates. $175 per person / 4 hours. The stables are conveniently located 60 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge, not far from Healdsburg’s historic plaza. From Highway 101 north of Santa Rosa take the Shiloh Exit. Proceed right (east) on Shiloh Rd. Turn left onto Old Redwood Hwy. Continue for 1.3 miles until you come to a traffic light at Pleasant Ave. Turn right on Pleasant Ave. Turn left on Chalk Hill Rd. The Estate is located approximately 2.2 miles down Chalk Hill Road on your right. 10300 Chalk Hill Road, Healdsburg 707-494-0499. •vineyardrides.com/site/chalk-hill-estate

Take a Segway Wine Tour

The Segway Human Transporter is the first of its kind—a self-balancing, personal transportation device designed to go anywhere people do. These unique 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. At Segway of Healdsburg, choose from a variety of tour options. The Chiquita Road Loop: a beautiful tour in the Dry Creek Valley. Stop in at Ridge Winery for a photo and refreshment break or have a five star picnic. The Vineyard Tour: Roll through a vineyard in the Russian River Appellation while your guide educates you on some of the historical facts and lore of the region. Then head up to Rodney Strong Vineyards for photos and a refreshment break; The Russian River Rose Company Loop: A fantastic tour, but only available in April/May, and September/October. Appropriate for all, you will stop at the magnificent gardens for your break and photo courtesy Segway Napa take a walking tour. The Armstrong Redwoods Tour: Meet in Guerneville, photo courtesy Segway of Healdsburg about 30-40 minutes from Healdsburg, Segway around town, then down to the Russian River, and out to the magnificent Armstrong Redwoods. 707.953.3477.•segwayofhealdsburg.com Segway Napa will either rent you a segway (by the hour or by the day) or take you on a guided tour. Either way, you will be trained to use the segway. Tours include Beyond Wine Tour, where you will visit various points of interest in the historic town of Napa, while being regaled with light-hearted anecdotes and poignant historical lore. The Yountville Tour will take you to the Veteran’s Home (circa 1870). The tour includes stops at a couple of vineyards along with wine and cheese sampling. The Calistoga: Grapes, Guns & Geysers Tour is a guided tour through the • Tours • Sales • Rentals streets and trails of Calistoga, including an exclusive taste of cult wines, Dry Creek Valley Loop tales of an historic gunfight, and a view of Old Faithful, a geyser which erupts every ten minutes! Other tours which are available by special Russian River Vineyards Deluxe Tour request, include Team Building, Downtown Tasting Rooms and a Ghost Armstrong Redwoods Deluxe Tour Tour. Not your first segway ride, and looking for a challenge? Ask about Mention this ad for $10 off per rider! (Mon-Thur) the Extreme Tour, where you will glide to the top of Mt. St. Helena! 707.254.9773 •segwaynapa.com

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Appellation

Winery/Vineyard

Address

Website / URL

Tasting

Varietals

Los Carneros

Acacia Vineyards

2750 Las Amigas Rd., Napa

707.226.9991

acaciavineyard.com

By Appt.

C,PN

Rutherford

Alpha Omega

1155 Mee Lane, Rutherford

707.963.9999

aowinery.com

10-6pm

C, CS, CBSB, SB

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.

Sy, CS

Calistoga

Amizetti Vineyards

1098 Greenfield Rd., Calistoga

707.963.1460

amizetta.com

By Appt.

St. Helena

Anomaly Vineyards

Call for address

707.967.8448

anomalyvineyards.com

By Appt.

Phone

St. Helena

Arger-Martucci Vineyards

1455 Inglewood Ave., St. Helena

707.963.4334

arger-matucci.com

St. Helena

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680 Rossi Rd., St. Helena

707.963.8600

connvalleyvineyards.com

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Address

Winery/Vineyard

Phone

Website / URL

Tasting Daily 11-5pm Fr-Sa 11-7pm

Varietals

Calistoga

August Briggs Wines

1307 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga

707.942.4912

augustbriggswinery.com

Atlas Peak

Antica

3700 Soda Canyon Rd., Napa

707.257.8700

anticanapavalley.com

By Appt.

C,CS

Stags Leap

Baldacci Vineyards

6236 Silverado Trail, Napa

707.944.9261

baldaccivineyards.com

By Appt.

St. Helena

Ballantine Vineyards

2820 St. Helena Hwy, N., St. Helena

707.963.7919

ballantinevineyards.com

By Appt.

CF, M, Sy, Z

Spring Mountain

Barnett Vineyards

4070 Spring Mountain Rd., St. Helena

707.963.7075

barnettvineyards.com

By Appt.

C, M, PN, CS

Rutherford

Beaulieu Vineyard

1960 S. St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford

707.967.5233

bvwines.com

10-5pm

C, CS, G, M, SB, Vi, WD

Spring Mountain

Behrens Family Winery

4708 Spring Mountain Rd., St. Helena

707.963.1774

behrensfamilywinery.com

By Appt.

PS,Sy,CBSB

St. Helena

Benessere Vineyards

1010 Big Tree Road, St. Helena

707.963.5853

benesserevineyards.com

By Appt.

CS, M, PG, PN, Sa, Sy, Z

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

Spring Mountain

Beringer Vineyards

200 Main St., St. Helena

707.963.4812

beringer.com

Daily 10-5pm

C, CS, M, PN, SB, White Zin

Oak Knoll

Black Stallion Winery

4089 Silverado Trail, Napa

707.227.3250

blackstallionwinery.com

10-5pm

C,Ch,CS,CBSB, PG,R,SB,Z

Calistoga

Bennett Lane Winery

3340 Hwy 128, Calistoga

707.942.6684

bennettlane.com

By Appt.

C,CS,M,SB,Sy

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

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Howell Mountain

Bravante Vineyards

300 Stone Ridge Rd., Angwin

707.965.2552

bravantewine.com

By Appt.

CBSB,CF,CS, M,SB

St. Helena

Burgess Cellars

1108 Deer Park Rd., St. Helena

707.963.4766

burgesscellars.com

By Appt.

CS,Gr,M,PS,Sy

Rutherford

Cakebread Cellars

8300 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford

707.963.5221

cakebread.com

Daily 10-3:45pm

C,CR,CSR,Sy,Z

Howell Mountain

Cade Winery

360 Howell Mountain Rd. S., Angwin

707.965.2746

cadewinery.com

By Appt.

CS,SB

St. Helena

Casa Nuestra Winery/Vineyard

2451 Silverado Trail N., St. Helena

707.963.5783

casanuestra.com

By Appt.

Oakville

Cardinale Estate

7600 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville

707.948.2643

cardinale.com

10-3:45pm

CBSB,CS,CF,M

Rutherford

Caymus Vineyards

8700 Conn Creek Rd., Rutherford

707-967-3010

caymus.com

By Appt.

CS,Z

Los Carneros

Ceja Vineyards

1248 1st St. Napa

707.226.6445

cejavineyards.com

Th-Sa 11-8pm Su-We 11-6pm Daily 9:305pm

C,CS,M,PN,SB,Sy

Diamond Mountain

Castello di Amorosa

4045 N. St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga

707.967.6272

castellodiamorosa.com

St. Helena + 3

Charles Krug

2800 Main St., St. Helena

707-967.2229

charleskrug.com

Calistoga

Cuvaison Estate Winery

4550 Silverado Trail N., Calistoga

707.942.2468

cuvaison.com

Stags Leap

Chimney Rock Winery / Terlato Family

5350 Silverado Trail, Napa

707.257.2641

chimneyrock.com

10-5pm

Howell Mountain

Clark-Claudon Vineyards

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707.965.9393

clarkclaudon.com

By Appt.

CB,SB

CS,CF,SB

C,G,M,PG,PN

Daily 10-5pm

C, CBSB, CS,M,SB,PN,

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Rutherford

Conn Creek Winery

8711 Silverado Trail, St. Helena

707.963.5133

conncreek.com

Yountville

Consentino Winery

7415 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena

707.921.2809

consentinowinery.com

Diamond Mountain

Constant Wine & Diamond Mountain Vineyard

2121 Diamond Mountain Rd., Calistoga

707-942-0707

constantwine.com

By Appt.

CBSB,CS,CF,M,Sy

St. Helena

Corison Winery

987 S. St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena

707.963.0826

corison.com

By Appt.

CBSB,CF,CS,Sy

St. Helena

Chase Cellars

2252 Sulfur Spring Ave., St. Helena

707-963.1284

chasecellars.com

By Appt.

CS,PS,SB,Z

Calistoga

Chateau Montelena

1429 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga

707.942.5105

montelena.com

Daily 9:30-4

C,CS,PS,PS,SB,Z

Stags Leap

Cliff Lede Vineyards

1473 Yountville Cross Road,Yountville

707.944.8642

cliffledevineyards.com

Daily 10-4pm

Cl,CS,SB

Stags Leap

Clos du Val

5330 Silverado Trail, Napa

707.261.5200

closduval.com

Daily 10-5pm

C,CS,M,PN,SB,Sem

Bord.,C,SB,Z

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Daily 10-6pm

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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Winery/Vineyard

Address

Phone

Website / URL

Tasting

Calistoga

Clos Pegase

1060 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga

707.942.4981

clospegase.com

Daily 10:30-5

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

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

Spring Mountain

Domaine Charbay

4001 Spring Mt. Rd, St. Helena

707.963.9327

charbay.com

Calistoga

Dutch Henry

4310 Silverado Trail, Calistoga

707.942.5771

dutchhenry.com

Daily 10-4:30

Coombsville

Elkhorn Peak Cellars

200 Poison Rd., Napa

707.255.0504

elkhornpeak.com

By Appt.

C,PN,R

Rutherford

Elyse Wine Cellars

2100 Hoffman Lane, Napa

707.944.2900

elysewinery.com

By Appt.

C,CS,GR,PS,Sy,Z

Rutherford

Elizabeth Spencer Winery

1165 Rutherford Rd., Rutherford

707.963.6067

elizabethspencerwines.com

By Appt.

Varietals C,CS,M,PN,SB CS,PN,SB,Sy,Z C,CS,CF,M,Sy,Vi

C,CF,CS,P,WD CS, CBSB, DF, PN, PS, Sy, Z

Daily 10-5pm

C,CS,M,PN,R,Sy

Daily 10-4:30pm

CS,CBSB,,M,PS, RD,WD

Calistoga

Envy Wines

1170 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga

707.942.4670

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

Rutherford

Franciscan

1178 Galleron Rd., St. Helena

707.967.3830

franciscan.com

Daily 10-5pm

C, CS, CBSB, M, SB

Rutherford

Frank Family Vineyards

1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga

707.942.0859

frankfamilyvineyards.com

Daily 10-5pm

C,CS,P,PN, Sa,Z

Rutherford

Frog’s Leap Winery

8815 Conn Creek Road Rutherford

707.963.4704

frogsleap.com

Daily 10-4pm

C,CS,PS,SB,Z

Spring Mountain

Frias Family Vineyard

3001 St. Helena Hwy. N., St. Helena

707.968.5460

friasfamilyvineyard.com

Diamond Mountain

Girard Winery

6795 Washington St., Yountville

707.968.9297

girardwinery.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

M-Sa 10-5pm

Oakville

Groth Vineyards & Winery

750 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville

707.944.0290

grothwines.com

By Appt.

Chiles Valley

Gustavo Thrace Winery

1021 McKinstry St., Napa

707.257.6790

gustavothrace.com

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

Daily 10-5pm

Calistoga

Hans Fahden Vineyards

4855 Petrified Forest Rd., Calistoga

707.942.6760

hansfahden.com

Daily 10-4pm

Stags Leap

Hartwell Vineyards

5795 Silverado Trail, Napa

707.255.4269

hartwellvineyards.com

St. Helena

Heitz Wine Cellars

436 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena

707.963.3542

heitzcellar.com

Daily 11-4:30

Yountville

Hill Family Estate

6512 Washington St., Yountville

707.944.9580

hillfamilyestate.com

Daily 10-4pm

Rutherford

Honig Vineyard & Winery

850 Rutherford Rd., Rutherford

707.963.5618

honigwine.com

By Appt.

Rutherford

Inglenook Estates

1991 St Helena Hwy, Rutherford

707.968.1161

inglenook.com

Daily 10-5pm

Los Carneros

Jarvis Winery

2970 Monticello Rd, Napa

707.255.5280

jarviswines.com

By Appt.

C, CS, CF, M, PV, T

Fr 5-7pm Sa 1-6pm

Varies

envywines.com

By Appt. Daily 10-7pm By Appt. Daily 9:30-4:30

M-F 11-5pm Sa-Su 11-6pm By Appt.

By Appt.

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Retail

JV Wine & Spirits

301 First St., Napa

707.253.2624

jvwine.com

Calistoga

Kelly Fleming Wine

2339 Pickett Rd., Calistoga

707.942.6849

kellyflemingwines.com

Oak Knoll

John Anthony Tasting Lounge

1440 First St., Napa

707.265.7711

johnanthonyvineyards.com

Howell Mountain

Kuleto Estate Family Vineyards

2470 Sage Canyon Rd., St. Helena

707.963.9750

kuletoestate.com

By appt.

C,CS,R

Oak Knoll

Laird Family Estate

5055 Solano Ave., Napa

707.257.0360

lairdfamilyestate.com

By Appt.

C, CS, M, PG, PN, SB, CBSB

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

Rh, CRSB

Rutherford

Long Meadow Ranch Winery

738 Main St., St. Helena

707.963.4555

longmeadowranch.com

Daily 11-6pm

CBSB,CS,CS,SB C,PN,Vermintino

By Appt. 10-Midnight

CS,SB SB , Sy, CS

Los Carneros

Mahoney Vineyards

708 First St., Napa

707.265.9600

mahoneyvineyards.com

Su-Th 12-7pm Fr-Sa 12-5pm

Collective

Maisonry Napa Valley

6711 Washington St., Yountville

707.944.0889

maisonry.com

Su-Th 10-7pm Fr-Sa 10-9pm

Collective

Los Carneros

Madonna Estates

5400 Old Sonoma Rd., Napa

707.255.5585

madonnaestate.com

Daily 10-5pm

C,CS,Do, G,M,PG,R

Calistoga

Madrigal Vineyards

2718 N. St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga

707-.942.8619

madrigalvineyards.com

By Appt.

CS, M, PS,SB

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Appellation

Winery/Vineyard

Address

Website / URL

Tasting

Varietals

Napa Valley

Michael-Scott Wines

2933 Brookwood Dr., Napa

707.226.1622

premierwinebrokers.com

By appt.

CS,Z

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

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

CS,CH,Z

Oakville

Miner Family Vineyards

7850 Silverado Trail, Oakville

707.944.9500

minerwines.com

Daily 11-5pm

CS, M, PN, PS, Sa

Oak Knoll

Monticello Vineyards Corley Family Napa Valley

4242 Big Ranch Rd., Napa

707.253.2802

corleyfamilynapavalley.com

Atlas Peak

Moss Creek Winery

6015 Steele Canyon Rd., Napa

707.252.1295

mosscreekwinery.com

Phone

Daily 10-4:30pm

C, CS, CF, M, SpW, Sy

By Appt.

CS,M,PS,SB,Z

C,CS,M,PN,SB

Oakville

Napa Wine Company

7830-40 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville

707.944.1710

trnapawineco.com

Daily 10-4:30pm

Howell Mountain

Neal Family Vineyards

Call for address

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

Oakville

Nickel & Nickel Vineyards

8164 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville

707.967.9600

nickelandnickel.com

By Appt.

C,CS,M,Sy. Z

Oakville

Oakville Ranch Vineyards

7781 Silverado Trail, Napa

707.944.9665

oakvilleranch.com

By Appt.

C,CF,CS

Calistoga

OnThEdge / Vermeil Wines

1255 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga

877.668.4334

vermeilwines.com

Su-Th 10-5:30 Fri-Sa 10-8pm

Oakville

Opus One Winery

7900 St. Helena Hwy., Oakville

707.944.9442

opuswinery.com

Calistoga

Paoletti Estates Winery

4501 Silverado Trail, Calistoga

707.942.0689

paolettivineyards.com

Oakville

Paradigm Winery

1277 Dwyer Rd., Oakville

707.944.1683

paradigmwinery.com

Los Carneros

Patz and Hall Wine Co.

851 Napa Valley Corporate Way, Napa

707.265.7700

patzhall.com

We-Sa 10-4pm

Rutherford

Peju Province

8466 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford

800.446.7358

peju.com

Daily 10-6pm

C,CF,CS,M,SB,Sy

Rutherford

Pina Napa Valley

8060 Silverado Trail, Rutherford

707.738.9328

pinanapavalley.com

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

Spring Mountain

Pride Mountain Vineyards

4026 Spring Mt. Rd., St. Helena

707.963.4949

pridewines.com

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

Oak Knoll District

Reynolds Family Winery

3266 Silverado Trail, Napa

707.258.2558

reynoldsfamilywinery.com

Stags Leap

Regusci Winery

5584 Silverado Trail, Napa

707.254.0403

regusciwinery.com

Daily 10-4:45

C,CS,M,Z

Calistoga

Rios Wine Company

1307A Lincoln Ave., Calistoga

707.942.1376

rioswine.com

Daily 10:306pm

C,CS,R,Ri,Z

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

Rudd Oakville Estate

500 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville

707.944.8577

ruddwines.com

By Appt.

CS,CF,M,Mal

Spring Mountain

Robert Keenan Winery

3660 Spring Mountain Rd., St. Helena

707.963.9177

keenanwinery.com

By Appt.

CS,M,CF,Sy,Z

Los Carneros

Robert Sinskey Vineyards

6320 Silverado Trail, Yountville

707.944.9090

robertsinskey.com

By Appt.

CS,CF,M,PG,PN

Oakville

Robert Mondave Winery

7801 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville

707.968.2001

robertmondavi.com

C,CS,FB, PN

Stags Leap

Robinson Family Vineyards

5880 Silverado Trail, Napa

707.944.8004

robinsonfamilyvineyards.com

By Appt.

CF,CS,M,Mal,Sy

Coombsville

Rocca Family Vineyard

129 Devlin Rd., Napa

707.257.8467

roccawines.com

By Appt.

CS,M,Sy

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

Ba C Ca Car CBSB CF Ch ChB Ci CRSB CTSB CS Do

Wine Varietals Legend

Barbera Chardonnay Carignane Carmenere California Bordeaux Style Blend Cabernet Franc Charbono Chenin Blanc Cinsault California Rhone Style Blend California Tuscan Style Blend Cabernet Sauvignon Dolcetto

FB G Gr Gri M Mal Mar N PB PG

Fume Blanc Gewurztraminer Grenache Grignolino Merlot Malbec Marsanne Nebbiolo Pinot Blanc Pinot Gris-Grigio

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PN PS PV P Pr RD Ri R RB S

Pinot Noir Petite Sirah Petite Verdot Port Primitivo Red Dessert Wine Riesling Rose Rhone Blend Semillon

Sa SB SpW Sy T Vi WD WZ Z

Sangiovese Sauvignon Blanc Sparkling Wine Syrah-Shiraz Tempranillo Viognier White Dessert Wine White Zinfandel Zinfandel

CH, CF, PS, SB, Sy, Zy, Sem

By Appt.

CBSB

By Appt.

C,CF,CS,CBCB, M,Mal,PV,Sa

CF,CS,M,R,Z

C,PN

By Appt.

By Appt. Daily 10-5pm

Daily By Appt.

Daily 10-5pm

C,CS,CBSB,M,R

C,CS,M,Sy

C,CS,M,Sy,Vi

CBSB,CF,CS,M,Mal

C,CS,M,SB C, CS, CBSB, M, PN

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

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

St. Helena

Salvestrin Vineyard

397 Main St., St. Helena

707.963.5105

salvestrinwinery.com

By Appt.

CBSB,CS,PS,Sa,SB

Los Carneros

Saintsbury

1500 Los Carneros Hwy, Napa

707.252.0592

saintsbury.com

By Appt.

C,PN

Rutherford

Sawyer Cellars

8350 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford

800.818.2252

sawyercellars.com

By Appt.

Rutherford

Sequoia Grove

8338 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford

707.944.2945

sequoiagrove.com

Daily 10:30-5

Stags Leap

Shafer Vineyards

6154 Silverado Trail, Napa

707.944.2877

shafervineyards.com

Oak Knoll

Signorello Estate

4500 Silverado Trail, Napa

707.255.5990

signorelloestate.com

Stags Leap

Silverado Vineyards

6121 Silverado Trail, Napa

707.257.1770

silveradovineyards.com

Daily 10-5pm

C,CS,M,Sa, SB,R Multiple Varietals CS,SB

Phone

Website / URL

Tasting Daily 10-5pm Daily 10-4:30pm

Varietals C, CF, CS, M, Mal, PV, R, Z C, CS, M, PN, SB,Z

CS,M,PV,SB,Sy C,CF,CS, G,M,SB

By Appt.

C,CS,M,Rh

By appt.

C,CS,M,PN,SB,Sy,Z

Retail/Multiple

Sophie’s Cellars

25179 Hwy 116, Duncans Mills

707.865.1122

sophiescellars.com

S-M-T-Th 11-5 Fr-Sa 11-7pm

St. Helena

Spottswoode Winery

1902 Madrona Ave., St. Helena

707.963.0134

spottswoode.com

By Appt. Tue & Fri 10am only

Spring Mountain

Spring Mt. Vineyard

2805 Spring Mt. Rd., St. Helena

707.967.4188

springmountainvineyard.com

By Appt.

C,CS,PN,SB,Sy

Chiles Valley

St. Barthelemy Cellars

6015 Steele Canyn Rd., Napa

707.966.1513

stbartwine.com

By Appt.

Ba,CS,M,PS,Sy,Z

Rutherford

St. Supery Vineyards/Winery

8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford

707.963.4533

stsupery.com

Daily 10-5pm

C,CF,CBSB,M Mal,SB,Muskat

Rutherford

Staglin Family Vineyard

1570 Bella Oaks Ln Rutherford

707.963.3994

staglinfamily.com

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

By Appt.

Calistoga

Sterling Vineyards

1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga

707.942.3345

sterlingvineyards.com

M-F 10:30-5pm Sa-Su 10-5pm

Napa Valley

Stonehedge Winery

1009 Clinton St., Napa

800.929.4974

stonehedgewinery.com

M-Sa 12-6pm

Calistoga

Storybook Mountain

3835 Hwy 128, Calistoga

707.942.5310

storybookwines.com

By Appt.

Rutherford

Sullivan Vineyards

1090 Galleron Road St. Helena

707. 963.9646

sullivanwine.com

By Appt.

C,CBSB,CS,Sa C,CS,M,SB CF,CL,CS,M,PN Pinotage, Claret C,CF,CS,M,Musk,Pr,Ri,Z CS,G,Mal,Mus,PN CS, Vi,Z CBSB,CS,M

Daily 10:30-5:30pm

C,CH,CS, Muskat,PS,Z

Calistoga

Summer 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

By Appt.

CS,P,PS,R,Z

Stags Leap

Taylor Family Wines

5991 Silverado Trail, Napa

707.255.3593

taylorfamilyvineyards.com

By Appt.

C,CF,CS,SB

Spring Mountain

Terra Valentine

3787 Spring Mountain Rd., St. Helena

707.967.8340

terravalentine.com

By Appt.

CS,PN,Sa,SB

Rutherford

Tres Sabores Winery

Call for address

707.967.8027

tressabores.com

By Appt.

CS,SB,Z

Rutherford

Trinchero Napa Valley

3070 N. St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena

707.963.1160

trincheronapavalley.com

Los Carneros

Truchard

3234 Old Sonoma Rd., Napa

707.253.7153

truchardvineyards.com

By Appt.

C,CS,PN,Sy

Oak Knoll

Van Der Heyden Vineyards

4057 Silverado Trail, Napa

707.257.0130

vanderheydenvineyards.com

By Appt.

Varies

Howell Mountain

Viader Vineyards

1120 Deer Park Rd., Deer Park

707.963.3816

viader.com

By Appt.

CBSB,CF,PV,Sy,T

Calistoga

Venge Vineyards

4708 Silverado Trail, Calistoga

707.942.9100

vengevineyards.com

By Appt.

C,CS,PN,Sy,Z

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

Collective

Vintners Collective

1245 Main St., Napa

707.255.7105

vintnerscollective.com

St. Helena

Vineyard 29

P.O. Box 93, St. Helena

707.967.5440

vineyard29.com

Rutherford

Voss Vineyards

7830 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville

707.945.1215

vossvineyards.com

Diamond Mountain

Von Strasser Winery

1510 Diamond Mt. Rd., Calistoga

707.942.0930

vonstrasser.com

Rutherford

William Harrison Vineyard

1443 Silverado Trail S., St. Helena

707.963.8310

whwines.com

Calistoga

Wine Garage

1020 Foothill Blvd. #C, Calistoga

707.942.5332

winegarage.net

Rutherford

ZD Wines

8383 Silverado Trail, Rutherford

707.963.5188

zdwines.com

Calistoga

Zahtilla Vineyards

2250 Lake County Hwy, Calistoga

707.9429251

zahtillavineyards.com

Entree to Murder

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

Available for:

Corporate Events • Wine Club Events Service Club Events • Fundraisers Anniversary Parties • Birthday Parties

Daily 10-5pm

Daily 11-6pm By Appt. Daily 10-4:30pm By Appt. Daily 11-5pm W-Sa 11-6pm Daily 10-4:30pm By Appt.

CF,CS,M,PV,SB

90 varietals CS, CF, PN, SB, Z SB CS,Z,GruneVeltliner C,CS,CF,PN Ca,CS,PS,Sy,Vi,Z C,CS,PN CS,Z

415.786.6783

entreetomurder.com

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Appellation

Winery/Vineyard

Address

Dry Creek

A. Rafanelli Winery

4685 West Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg

707.433.1385

arafanelliwinery.com

By Appt.

CS, M, Z

Chalk Hill

Acorn Winery

12040 Old Redwood Hwy., Healdsburg

707.433.6440

acornwinery.com

By Appt.

CF, Do, Sa, Sy, Z

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

G, PG, PN, Z

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

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Phone

Website / URL

Tasting

By Appt.

Varietals

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

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Appellation

Winery/Vineyard

Address

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

Sonoma Valley

B. Wise Vineyards/Trios/Brion

35 E. Napa St., Sonoma

707.935.1200

bwisevineyards.com

We-Mo 11-6pm; Tue 3-6pm

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

Phone

Website / URL

Tasting

Varietals

By Appt Daily 11-4:30pm

C, PS, Z Ps, R, Sy, Z

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

Daily 10-5pm

C, CS, Mal, Mer, Z

Ale

Sonoma Valley

Buena Vista Carneros

18000 Old Winery Rd., Sonoma

707.938-1266

buenavistawinery.com

Daily 10am-5pm

C, M, PG, PN, Sy

Dry Creek

Camellia Cellars

57 Front St., Healdsburg

707.433.1290

camelliacellars.com

Daily 11am-6pm

CS, CTSB, Do, PS, Sa, SB, Sy, Z

Th-Mo 11-6pm; Tu-We 4-6pm

multiple wineries

By Appt

C, PN, Z

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

C, CBSB, CS, M, PG, S, SB, Sy

C, CBSB, CS, SB, WD

Ale

By Appt Th-Mo 11-6pm Tu-We 4-6pm

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

Healdsburg Plaza

Chateau Felice Tasting Room

223 Center Street, Healdsburg

707.431.9010

chateaufelice.com

Su-Th 11-6pm; Fr-Sa 11-7pm

C, CF, CS, M, Sy, Z

Chalk Hill

Chateau Felice Winery

10603 Chalk Hill Rd., Healdsburg

707.836.9011

chateaufelice.com

By Appt

C, CF, CS, M, Sy, Z

Sonoma Valley

Chateau St. Jean Winery

8555 Sonoma Hwy. (Hwy 12), Kenwood

707.833.4134

chateaustjean.com

Daily 10-5pm

C, CF, CS, G, M, Mal, PB, PN, SB, Vi

Ale

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

Ale

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

Ba, Ca, CRSB, CS, CTSB, M, PN, Pr, PS, R, Sa, SB, Sy, Z

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

CS,PN,PS,Sa,Z,D’Amarone,Tocai, Friolani, Muscata di Fresco, Rosatto di Loiodice

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

Alexander Valley

De La Montanya Vineyards

999 Foreman Ln., Healdsburg

707.433.3711

dlmwine.com

Sa-Su 11-5pm; Mo-Fr by appt

C, CBSB, CRSB, CS, M, PG, PN, Pr, R, SB, Sy, Vi, Z

Russian River Valley

De Loach Vineyards

1791 Olivet Rd., Santa Rosa

707.526.9111

deloachvineyards.com

Daily 10-5pm

C, CS, G, M, PN, R, SB, Sy, Z

Sonoma Valley

Deerfield Ranch Winery

10200 Hwy. 128, Kenwood 1310 Warm Springs Rd., Glen Ellen

707.833.5215

deerfieldranch.com

C, CS, M, PN, Sa, SB, Sy, WD, Z

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

Daily 10:30-4:30 Daily 11-4pm Daily 10:30-5pm

By Appt Daily 10:30-5pm

CS, M, Ri, Z Ba, Ca, CBSB, CS, PS, RB, SB, Z C, PN, 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

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C, CS, PN, R

Ale

Ba C Ca Ca CB CF Ch Ch Ci CR CT CS Do

Winery/Vineyard

Address

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

Sonoma Valley

Enkidu Wines

21684 Eighth St. East, #444, Sonoma

707.939.3930

enkiduwines.com

By Appt

PN, PS, R, RB, Sy

Sonoma Valley

Eric Ross Winery

14300 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen

707.939.8525

ericross.com

Thur-Mon 11-5pm

Dry Creek

Everett Ridge Winery

435 West Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg

888.474.7456

everettridge.com

Daily 10am-5pm

Phone

Website / URL

Tasting

Varietals

C, Ca, CRSB, Mar, P, PN, Sy, Vi, Z C, CRSB, CS, P, PN, PS, R, SB, Sy, Z C, CBSB, CF, PN, PS, Sy, WZ, Z

CRSB,

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, 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

Daily 12-5pm

By Appt

CS,

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

Daily 10 – 5

Fr-Su, 11-5pm Daily 11-5pm Sa-Su 12-4:30pm

By Appt Daily 11am-4pm

By Appt

C, P, Pi

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

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

Wine Varietals Legend

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 Pi Pinotage 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

Daily 10am-4pm Daily 10-4:30pm By Appt

PN,

CS, R, SB, Sy

Daily 11-7pm Fri & Sat 11-8pm

Daily 11-4:30pm

PG,

C, CS, M, P, PS, R, Sa, SB, Vi

5141 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg

Daily 10:30-4:30

C, CSBB, CS, M, Sy

Forchini Vineyards / Winery

Dry Creek

SB,

Appellation

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, CF, CS, M, P, PN, PS, PV, SB, Sy, Z

Appellation Legend Alexander Valley

Rockpile

Bennett Valley

Russian River Valley

Dry Creek Valley

Los Carneros

Fort Ross - Seaview

Sonoma Valley

Green Valley

Sonoma Coast

Knight’s Valley

Sonoma Mountain

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Appellation

Winery/Vineyard

Address

Russian River Valley

Hook & Ladder Winery

2134 Olivet Rd., Santa Rosa 104 N. Main Street, Sebastopol

707.526.2255 707.634.6249

Varietals

hookandladderwinery.com

Daily 10-4:30pm Wed-Mon 11-6pm

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

Alexander Valley

Icaria Creek Winery

53 Front St., Healdsburg

707.433.5215

huntingtonwine.com

Th-Tu 11am-5pm

C, CS, M, PN, PS, SB, Sy, Z

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 PG, PN

Phone

Website / URL

Tasting

By Appt

CS, PS

Russian River Valley

Inman Family Wines

5793 Skylane Blvd., Windsor

707.395.0689

inmanfamilywines.com

Fri-Sat 11-4pm; Sun-Thu by appt

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

C, CBSB, PN, SpW

Russian River Valley

John Tyler/ Bacigalupi

4353 Westside Road, Healdsburg

707.473.0115

johntylerwines.com

Daily 10:30-5pm

PN, Sy, Z

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

C, CS, PS, Ri, Z

Alexander Valley

Jordan Vineyard & Winery

1474 Alexander Valley Rd., Healdsburg

707.431.5250

jordanwinery.com

By Appt

C, CS

Alexander Valley

Joseph Family Vineyards

10300 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg

707.433.3131

josephfamilyvineyards.com

By Appt

Russian River Valley

Joseph Swan Vineyards

2916 Laguna Rd., Forestville

707.573-3747

swanwinery.com

CRSB, G, PG, PN, Sy, Z

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

CF, CS, Gr, P, PS, SB, 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

Sonoma Valley

Kenwood Vineyards

9592 Sonoma (Hwy. 12), Kenwood

707.833.5891

kenwoodvineyards.com

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

Sa-Su 11-4:30pm Mon-Fri by appt

Fri-Mon 11-5pm By Appt

C, CS, PN, R, Sy, Vi, Z

C, PG, PN, R, Sy

Daily 10am-5pm

C, CBSB, CF, CS, M, Mal, P, PN, R, Ri, SB, Sy,WD, Z

Daily 10-4:30pm

C, CS, G, M, PN, R, SB, SpW, Sy, WZ, Z

C, CS, M, Mal, PN, Sy, Z

Daily 10-4:30pm

C, CS, PN, SpW, Z

Daily 10am-5pm

Ru Dr

C, CS, Mal, PN, Syr

Daily 10:304:30pm

Sonoma Valley

Kunde Winery & Vineyards

9825 Sonoma Hwy (Hwy. 12), Kenwood

707.833.5501

kunde.com

Daily 10:30am4:30pm

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

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

By appt Daily 10:30-4:30

Ba, C, CBSB, CS, G, M, Pr, RB, RD, Sa, SB, Sy, Vi, Z

CBSB, CS, SB

C, PN, Sy

Dr Ba C Ca Car CBSB CF Ch ChB Ci CRSB CTSB CS Do

Wine Varietals Legend

FB G Gr Gri M Mal Mar N PB PG

Fume Blanc Gewurztraminer Grenache Grignolino Merlot Malbec Marsanne Nebbiolo Pinot Blanc Pinot Gris-Grigio

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PN Pi PS PV P Pr RD Ri R RB

Pinot Noir Pinotage Petite Sirah Petite Verdot Port Primitivo Red Dessert Wine Riesling Rose Rhone Blend

S Sa SB SpW Sy T Vi WD WZ Z

Semillon Sangiovese Sauvignon Blanc Sparkling Wine Syrah-Shiraz Tempranillo Viognier White Dessert Wine White Zinfandel Zinfandel

Appellation Legend Alexander Valley

Rockpile

Bennett Valley

Russian River Valley

Dry Creek Valley

Los Carneros

Fort Ross - Seaview

Sonoma Valley

Green Valley

Sonoma Coast

Knight’s Valley

Sonoma Mountain

PS,

Appellation

Winery/Vineyard

Address

Phone

Website / URL

Tasting

Varietals

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

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

Sonoma Valley

Madrone Ridge Winery

35 E. Napa St., Sonoma

707.935.1200

madroneridgewines.com

Wed-Mon 11am6pm; Tue 3-6pm

CBSB, CS, R, Z

Alexander Valley

Manzanita Creek 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

CS, M, PN, PS, SB, Sy, Z

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

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

Ba, C, CBSB, CF, CS, G, M, Mal, PG, PN, PS, Sa, SpW, Sy, Vi, WD, Z

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

Winery

By Appt.

C, CS, P, PN, R, Sy, Z

C, PN, SB, Sy, WD, Z C, CS, M, P, PN, R, SB, Sy

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

Dry Creek

2959 Gravenstein Highway No., Sebastopol

707.823.7466

merryedwards.com

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 Russian River 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

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

Moshin Vineyards

10295 Westside Rd., Healdsburg

707.433.5499

moshinvineyards.com

Daily 11-4:30pm

C, CBSB, M, PN, PS, SB, Sy, WD, Z

Sa-Su 11-5pm; Mo-Fr by appt

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

C, CS, M, Mal, PV, SB, Z

Sonoma Valley

Muscardini Cellars

8910 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood

707.833.0526

muscardinicellars.com

Daily 11am-6pm

Ba, CTSB, Sa, Sy

Dry Creek

Mutt Lynch Winery

1960 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg

707.942.6180

muttlynchwinery.com

By appt

CS, PS, Sy, Z

C, CS, M, PS, SB, Sy, Z

707.433.1040

nallewinery.com

Sat 12-5pm Sun-Fri by appt

4200 Napa Rd., Sonoma

707.938.8822

nicholsonranch.com

Daily 10am-6pm

980 Airway Ct., Ste. C, Santa Rosa

707.578.3882

novyfamilywines.com

By appt

C, Gr, Sy, Vi, WD, Z

Optima Winery

498 Moore Ln, Unit C, Healdsburg

707.431.8222

optimawinery.com

By appt

C, CS, P, PS, Z

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

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

Nalle Winery

2383 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg

Los Carneros

Nicholson Ranch Vineyards

Sonoma Coast

Novy Family Wines

Alexander Valley Dry Creek

Daily By appt

By appt

C, PN, Z C, M, PN, Sy

M, Z C, CS, PN, Sy

C, CS, PN, S

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Appellation

Winery/Vineyard

Address

Phone

Dry Creek

Peterson Winery

Website / URL

Tasting

4791 Dry Creek Rd., Bldg. 7, Healdsburg

707.431.7568

petersonwinery.com

Daily 11-4:30pm

Varietals

CRSB, CS, PS, Sa, SB, Sy, WD, Z

Dry Creek

Pezzi-King Vineyards

3225 West Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg

707.473.4310

pezziking.com

C, CS, M, PN, SB, Sy, Z

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

Ale

Russian River Valley

Porter Creek Vineyards

8735 Westside Rd., Healdsburg

707.433.6321

portercreekvineyards.com

Alexander Valley

Portalupi

21023 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville

707.481.5357

portalupiwine.com

Daily 10:30-4:30

C, Ca, PN, Sy, Vi, Z

Ale

Ba, PN, Z

Dry Creek

Preston of Dry Creek

9282 West Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg

707.433.3372

prestonvineyards.com

Ale

Daily 11-4:30pm

Ba, Ca, Ci, CRSB, PS, R, SB, Sy, Vi, Z

quivirawine.com

Daily 11am-5pm

Gr, PS, R, SB, Sy, Z

Dry Creek

Quivira Vineyards

4900 West Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg

707.431.8333

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

Sonoma Valley

Ravenswood Winery

28700 Arnold Dr. Sonoma

707.721.8700

ramsgatewinery.com

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

By appt

Daily 11-6pm

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

Daily 10-6pm Daily 10-4:30pm

Ale

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

C, CS, M

Los Carneros

Robledo Family Winery

21901 Bonness Rd., Sonoma

707.939.6903

robledofamilywinery.com

Los Carneros

Roche Carneros Estate

122 West Spain St., Sonoma

707.935.7115

rochewinery.com

Su-We 11-6pm Fr-Sa 11-7pm

C, CS, M, PN, R, RD, WD, Z

Russian River Valley

Rochioli Vineyards

6192 Westside Rd., Healdsburg

707.433.2305

rochioliwinery.com

Th-Mon 11-4pm;

C, PN, SB

Ale

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

Ale

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

Ale

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

Ale

Bennett Valley

Sable Ridge Vineyards

6320 Jamison Rd., Santa Rosa

707.542.3138

sableridge.com

By appt

CBSB, PS, Sy, Vi, Z

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 Vintner’s 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

Daily 10am-5pm

C, CS, M, PG, PS, R, SB, Vi, WD, Z

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

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Daily 10-4:30pm By appt

Fr-Mo 12-6pm & By appt

C, CS, M, P, PB, PG, PN, PS, SB, Sy, WD, Z

C, PN, PS, R Vi

By Appt.

Mo-Sa 9-5pm

By appt

PN, R, SB, Sy, WD

Ale

Dr At

Ba C Ca Ca CB CF Ch Ch Ci CR CT CS Do

Appellation

Winery/Vineyard

Address

Phone

Sonoma Valley

Spann Vineyards

Website / URL

Tasting

9380 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood

707.933.8343

spannvineyards.com

Daily 10:30-5pm

Sonoma Valley

CRSB, CS, CTSB, M, Sy

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

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

Russian River Valley

Tara Bella Winery

3701 Viking Rd., Santa Rosa

707.544.9049

Multiple

Thirty Four North Wine Merch.

34 North Street, Healdsburg

707.478.0808

Russian River Valley

Thomas George Estates

8075 Westside Rd., Healdsburg

Russian River Valley

Thumbprint Cellars

Russian River Valley

Toad Hollow Vineyards

Alexander Valley

By appt

Varietals

C, CS, Z

Fri-Mo 12-4pm

tarabellawinery.com

By appt

thirtyfournorth.com

Daily 10am-6pm

multiple wineries

707.431.8031

thomasgeorgeestates.com

Daily 11am-5pm

PN, SB, V, Vi, Z

102 Matheson, Healdsburg

707.433.2393

thumbprintcellars.com

Daily 11am-6pm

CBSB, CF,CRSB,CS,M,P, PN, R, SB,Sy, Vi, Z

409A Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg

707.431.8667

toadhollow.com

Daily 10:30-5:30

C, CS, CTSB, M, PN, R, SB, SpW, Z

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

Fr-Su 11am-5pm

P, PS, Z

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

Russian River Valley

UPTick Vineyards

9050 Windsor Road,Windsor

707.837.5630

uptickvineyards.com

Tu-Sun 11- 6pm Mon By appt

C, CS, PN, R, Sy, Z

Alexander Valley

Valdez Family Winery

595 Santana Dr, Suite A, Cloverdale

707.894.3710

valdezfamilywinery.com

Sat 11-4pm Fr & Mo By appt

C, Mal, PN, PS, R, SB, SpW, Sy, Vi, WD

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

Mo-Sa 10-5p; Su 11-5 Daily 11am-6pm By appt

Su-Th 11-6pm Fr-Sa 11-8pm By appt Daily 10-5pm By appt

By appt Daily 11am-5pm

M, PN, SB Ba, C, CBSB, CS, M, Mal, PS, R, RD, Sy Ba, CTSB, Gr, PS, R, Sa, Sy, Z

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

Ba C Ca Car CBSB CF Ch ChB Ci CRSB CTSB CS Do

Wine Varietals Legend

FB G Gr Gri M Mal Mar N PB PG

Fume Blanc Gewurztraminer Grenache Grignolino Merlot Malbec Marsanne Nebbiolo Pinot Blanc Pinot Gris-Grigio

PN Pi PS PV P Pr RD Ri R RB

Pinot Noir Pinotage Petite Sirah Petite Verdot Port Primitivo Red Dessert Wine Riesling Rose Rhone Blend

S Sa SB SpW Sy T Vi WD WZ Z

Semillon Sangiovese Sauvignon Blanc Sparkling Wine Syrah-Shiraz Tempranillo Viognier White Dessert Wine White Zinfandel Zinfandel

Fr-Su 11-4pm

CS, M, Sy, Z

Appellation Legend Alexander Valley

Rockpile

Bennett Valley

Russian River Valley

Dry Creek Valley

Los Carneros

Fort Ross - Seaview

Sonoma Valley

Green Valley

Sonoma Coast

Knight’s Valley

Sonoma Mountain

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Taste Craft Brew in Wine Country

While Northern California is known mostly for its wine history, the story of the emergence and maturing of the craft beer industry in this area is a story that should be told. In the ‘70s, the beer and lager industry had consolidated to only 44 brewing companies, and those companies were beginning to consolidate even further. Madison Avenue had decided that what America really wanted was a low calorie light lager. Real beer lovers were reduced to making their own, which spawned the grassroots movement of homebrewing, or what we know now as “Craft Brewing”. In 1965 Fritz Maytag purchased Anchor Brewing Company. In the midst of a shrinking marketplace of the ‘70s, Maytag maintained some of the original beer traditions of that brewery, brewing unique beers in a time of homogenized beermaking. Inspired home brewers started their own small brewing companies. 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 2011 data on U.S. craft brewing. Craft brewers saw volume rise 13 percent, with a 15 percent increase in retail sales from 2010 to 2011, representing a total barrel increase of 1.3 million. •brewersassociation.org.

Breweries, Craft Beers and Brewpubs

Sonoma County boasts eight 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; coming soon to Windsor, Old Redwood Brewing Company. 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 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 Taste Pliny the Elder at Korbel decided to get out of Russian River Brewing Co. 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 aroma of floral, citrus, 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

The definition of a craft brewer as stated by the Brewers Association: An American craft brewer is: small, independent, and traditional.

Small: Annual production of beer less than 6 million barrels. Beer production is attributed to a brewer according to the rules of alternating proprietorships. Flavored malt beverages are not considered beer for purposes of this definition. 32 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry

Independent: Less than 25 percent of the craft brewery is owned or controlled (or equivalent economic interest) by an alcoholic beverage industry member who is not themselves a craft brewer.

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Traditional: A brewer who has either an all malt flagship (the beer which represents the greatest volume among that brewers brands) or has at least 50 percent of its volume in either all malt beers or in beers which use adjuncts to enhance rather than lighten flavor.

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Breweries, Craft Beers and Brewpubs 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 Check out the beer garden at Hop Monk Tavern. Photo courtesy headforbeer.com 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 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 (in Vintners Square), you can enjoy a variety of California’s finest small craft brews available on tap. Their mission is to introduce you to new breweries and their tasty offerings. But Heritage Public House isn’t just about beer, they also have boutique wines available (supplied by The Wineyard winery partners) by the glass as well as Champagne meaning there’s something for every palate. 1305-A Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa. 707-595-1488. •santarosawineyard.com/heritagepub/ Stumptown Brewery, located on the Russian River in Guerneville, 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 island 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), Stop in to Bear Republic for a Racer 5 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 Wolf House Double Black IPA, Noma Coma Imperial IPA 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-

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Breweries, Craft Beers and Brewpubs 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

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

Climb on Board for a Brewery Tour

North Bay Brewery Tours is the brainchild of three local home brewers and craft beer enthusiasts: James Holt, Robert Watkins, and Ron Holt. James and Ron started brewing with their father years ago. At first it seemed like a difficult project, but with Napa County breweries, from north to south, include Napa Valley practice, they made beer Brewing Company at Calistoga Inn, Silverado Brewery in St. Helena, after beer that turned Napa Smith Brewery and Downtown Joe’s in Napa. out unique and delicious. Owners Michael Fradelizio and Ken Mee worked in wineries before It’s this same love for the opening Silverado Brewing Company. They chose as their site the historic hobby that gave Northern Freemark Abbey Winery building, circa 1895. With massive stone walls California its high concenand hand-strewn wood beams, the beautiful old building houses Silverado’s tration of amazing small North Bay Brewery Tours gleaming copper kettle brewing system behind large glass windows for all brew houses.The three at Lagunitas Brewery. to see. Ken has won numerous awards for his beers, and Michael emphasizes get together regularly to natural and organic ingredients in the extensive menu offered. Silverado brew their own beer, think of ways to share enthusiasm with this “hobby” Brewing Company’s main and seasonal and help the North Bay continue to earn its reputation for world-class beers contain no additives or presercraft beer. vatives. Come in and cool off while James and Robert came up with a plan to run a bus tour around the sampling their beer, or watch the wine North Bay to their favorite local Microbreweries. The response has been tasters drive by on their cozy patio. nothing short of amazing. With Ron’s knowledge of business, Robert’s finanTry “Certifiably” Blonde Ale, Pale Ale, cial expertise, and James’ love for the art and the influence of brewing, Amber Ale or Oatmeal Stout. Growltheir company is experiencing great success. ers are available! Tours available by They encourage anyone who would like to learn how craft beer is made appointment. 3020 St. Helena Hwy., to join them on this one-of-a-kind tour. They’ll share first hand knowledge St. Helena. 707.967.9876. •silveradoof what goes into a great ale from its basic elements. You’ll get to touch, brewingcompany.com Silverado Brewing Company is located smell and taste these ingredients first hand. You’ll see how the process Napa Smith Brewing Company is in the historic Freemark Abbey works, and how you can make a great beer in your own backyard! One Wine Building. stop on the tour includes a visit to their favorite local home-brew shop, Napa County’s only production brewery with an onsite tasting brewpub. Craft brewer Don Barkley started where you can pick up a beer kit complete with with everything you need making craft beer in 1978 at the legendary New Albion Brewery. He went to get started making your own local legend. on to help found Mendocino Brewing Company, where he created legendThe tour is all about tasting great craft beer and visiting some of the ary beers like Red Tail Ale and Eye of the Hawk. Open daily from 10 a.m. best microbreweries in the world. The tour begins at one of their standard to 5 p.m., they offer flights of ten brews on tap: Organic IPA, Lost Dog, pickup locations in Rohnert Park or Petaluma, every Saturday at 11:00 or Bonfire, Cool Brew, Crush Beer, Amber ale, Pale Ale, Wheat Beer and Pilsner. 11:30. You’ll then be taken in a luxurious state of the art 14-seat tour Their latest Limited Edition is Grateful Dog Barleywine. Stop in for a pint bus, to a few of Sonoma County’s best microbreweries. You’ll enjoy beer and a game of darts. 1 Executive Way tastings, brewing facility tours, and a chance to experience “Craft Beer (intersections of Hwy 29 and Hwy 12), Country” first hand! Your personal guide will explain how beer is made, Napa. Call 707-255-2912 for tour info. the local history, and hear some of the inside stories that have become •napasmithbrewery.com folklore in the local craft beer community. Your Itinerary: Established in 1993 by owners Pickup Time is at 11:00am (Rohnert Park) and 11:30am (Petaluma). Joe Ruffino, Joe Peatman and Nancye Your day will start at Lagunitas Brewing Company where you will Peatman, Downtown Joe’s is a city have the opportunity to go on their famous brewery tour and hear some of Napa tradition dating back eighty of their (in)famous stories. Here you’ll get to see their brewing facilities, years. Joe Ruffino’s Grandmother, taste some great beer, and hang out in their legendary Taproom and Beer Grace Ruffino opened Ruffino’s Res- Sanctuary (see previous story). taurant in 1944. Today, Downtown Next you’ll head to a great home brew supply shop called The BeverJoe’s downtown Napa locale offers age People. One of the Founders, Byron Burch, literally wrote the book on Historian George Webber includes a festive atmosphere with a tempt- brewing and has been involved in the craft beer community in the United Downtown Joe’s on his Walking Tour ing river view patio. The brewery at States for as long as it has existed. of Napa. Seen here with brewmaster Downtown Joe’s was built in 1988 by Then you’ll take a short trip to Downtown Santa Rosa where you’ll Colin Kaminski Chuck Ankeny, the great grandson of hang out at one of the best kept beer secrets of the North Bay... Third Adolf Hamms of Milwaukee. Chuck and brewmaster Brian Hunt aimed to Street Aleworks (see previous story). The awards on the wall of this local re-establish the great beer brewing tradition of the City of Napa. Joe brewpub speak for themselves! Finally, you’ll make one last jaunt in the Peatman and Joe Ruffino bought the brewery in 1993 and re-christened bus up to Healdsburg’s Bear Republic Brewing Company where you can it Downtown Joe’s. Joe Ruffino retired in 2004 and now Joe Peatman sample such hop bombs as delicious Racer 5 IPA and their Hop Rod Rye. runs the business. Brian stayed at the Brewery through the transition and Most importantly, you’ll be provided safe transportation to and from spent his days brewing here and his nights making Moonlight Brewery (see each brewery without worry. Northbay Brewery Tours invites you to “craft” “Moonlight Brewery, this story). The brewery was built as an Ale House your own personalized tour with their assistance. and produces mostly ales, some very British, and some with a decidedly Book your tour, (tickets must be purchased in advance) at (707) West Coast flair. Stop in for a tour and sample Lazy Summer American 60-BREWS/(707)-602-7397. •northbaybrewerytours.com 34 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry

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Shop Wine Country Malls

If you want to get the real flavor of wine country shopping, spend some time at one of our 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 Santa Rosa’s Historic Railroad and jewelry. The shops surround an historic creek-laden park. It is easy to Square offers a diverse selection of shops, restaurants and spend an entire day here, with many wine tasting rooms, a cheese factory antique stores. 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 you can find not only riverside dining, but eclectic and upscale shops. •petalumadowntown.com Sebastopol’s Main Street and beyond offers the true Main Street shopping experience, from Highway 116 South through town and out Highway 116 North. With names likeBee Kind, Milk & Honey, Funk & Flash, Earth Healdsburg Plaza, Sonoma Co. 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 84) 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. St. Helena’s Main Street The St. Helena’s Main Street shopping offers a great collection of quaint and upscale shops, highly acclaimed boasts dozens of boutiques, restaurants and unique restaurants and unique tasting rooms. •sthelena.com specialty shops. Historic Calistoga, known all over for their hot springs experience, also boasts some great shopping, art galleries, dining and wine tasting opportunities. •visitcalistoga.com

Napa Premium Outlets is conveniently located right off of Highway 29 in Napa. Here you wll find off-price, name brand merchandise from trusted retailers like Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Barneys New York, BCBG Max Azria, Brooks Brothers, Gap Outlet, Calvin Klein, Coach, Cole Haan, Guess, J.Crew, Jones New York, Kenneth Cole, Lucky Brand, Talbots, Tommy Hilfiger and more. • premiumoutlets.com/outlets/ outlet.asp?id=25 If you are looking for that all-in-one-stop mall shopping experience, Santa Rosa has three mall options for you. Santa Rosa Plaza, an enclosed two-story mall, is anchored by Macy’s and Sears, and is filled with fashion and fun stores from Apple to Zales. The mall, which includes an extensive food court and some photo courtesy Santa Rosa Plaza additional restaurants, is located right off Highway 101 in Santa Rosa. In fact, as you exit the highway you will find yourself practically in their parking lot. •simon.com/mall/?id=237 Coddingtown Mall, in northern Santa Rosa, is also right off of Highway 101 at Guerneville Road. This one-level enclosed mall is anchored by JC Penney’s and Macy’s, and includes jewelers, book stores, fashion stores and a brand new Whole Foods Market. No food court but several food options are available, from fast food to Sweet River, a great family dining experience. •simon.com/Mall/?id=1193 Montgomery Village, while not as easy to find as the other two Santa Rosa malls, is well worth the search. This outdoor mall is a cluster of unique stores, from fashion favorites like Talbots and Patrick James to salons, spas and specialty shops like Urban Garden and Jake’s Life at the Village. You will find a great selection of dining choices as well. Montgomery Village is at 911 Village Court in east Santa Rosa, off of Farmer’s Lane. •mvshops.com Petaluma Village Premium Outlet Mall is quite visible from Highway 101, just north of Petaluma’s historic downtown area. But finding Go to www.101things.com/winecountry • Wine Country 35

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Stay IN Railroad Square: 1 Courtyard by Marriott Courtyard by Marriott - Eat! Drink! Connect! – “Ideally located for your

relaxing 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 timeless hospitality. 308 Wilson St. •www.hotellarose.com ....................................707-579-3200

WINE AND Dine IN Railroad Square:

Scan the QR Code at left to see the menus of these restaurants 3 Chevy’s Fresh Mex is a family restaurant featuring fresh Mexican

food... over 40 different styles & types of Tequilla. 24 4th St. •www.chevys.com ...................................................707-571-1082 4 The Restaurant at Hotel LaRose- California casual cuisine. Open 7am to close 7 days, Banquet rooms available. 308 Wilson St. •www.ironstonerestaurant.com.................707-579-3200 5 Jackson’s Bar & Oven - Chef Josh Silvers’ hot restaurant is home to classic American cuisine from a wood fired oven and cool cocktails. 135 4th St. •www.jacksonsbarandoven.com.....................707-545-6900 6 La Gare French Restaurant serves fresh local ingredients and top European cooking techniques. Voted “Most Romantic Restaurant” and award winning wine list. 208 Wilson St. • www.lagarerestaurant.com ......................707-528-4355 7 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 8 Omelette Express serves the finest breakfast & lunch in Sonoma County, from omelettes to hamburgers. 112 4th St. •www.omeletteexpress.com.......................... 707-525-1690 9 Three Squares Cafe is a return to wholesome comfort food, featuring farm to table cuisine and great local wines. 205 5th St. Suite B •www.thethreesquarescafe.com .......707-545-4300 10 Station 1870 Wine Bar Bring friends to relax while enjoying a glass of wine from Fritz Cellars. 123 Fourth Street • www.station1870.com.........................707-623-9619

Shop at Railroad Square Specialty Shops and antique stores: 11 Assistance League Thrift Shop offers quality resale

merchandise at outstanding values. 5 W. 6th St...................................................................... 707-546-9484 12 Byron Blodgett Jewelry Tech specializes in vintage wedding rings and fine estate jewelry. 25+ years in diamond setting, repair and restoration. 130 4th St. •www.thejewelrytech.com............. 707-528-3378 13 Hot Couture is a department store of carefully selected, lovingly restored vintage pieces. 101 3rd St. •www. hotcouturevintage.com....... 707-528-7247 14 ♦Olde Towne Jewelers offers stunning collections of antique & estate jewelry, diamonds & Rolex watches – expert jewelry and watch repair. 127 4th St. ................................ 707-577-8813 15 OldTown Furniture/Furniture Depot - the quality you deserve & the selections you are looking for, from solid Oak Mission to slip-covered sofas. 110 4th St. •www.oldtownfurnitures.com....... 707-575-8287 16 Sack’s on the Square is an “upscale” resale/thrift store whose proceeds benefit Face to Face and Memorial Hospice. 116 4th St...................................................................... 707-541-7227

17 Traditions presents unusual gifts for home & garden –

stylish clothing, ‘bling’ jewelry and artwork by local artists. 127 4th St.. •www.traditions-shop.com.............. 707-526-3660 18 Welfare League A destination for bargain hunters and fashionistas alike. Vintage to new clothing, collectibles, housewares, jewelry and more. 130 4th St. • www.wlsr.org...................................... 707-542-7480 19 Whistlestop Antiques features 10,000 s.f. of treasures and voted Sonoma County’s “Best” antique store year after year. 130 4th St. •www.whistlestop-antiques.com.... 707-542-9474 Entertainment IN Railroad Square: 20 Chop’s Teen Club is a multi-use recreation facility designed

especially for teens age 12-18. 509 Adams St. •www.chopsonline.com.............. 707-284-2467 21 6th Street Playhouse consistently produces plays, musicals and programs of the highest quality. 52 W. 6th St. •www.6thstreetplayhouse.com. ............................ 707-523-4185 Go to www.101things.com/winecountry • Wine Country 37

Shop Wine Country 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

Explore V Marketplace in Yountville

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, 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 V Marketplace, Yountville 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-a-kind 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

Make Scents at Napa Soap Company

Napa Soap Company was founded in 1999 by Napa Valley local, Sheila Rockwood. Having grown up in the Napa Valley, Sheila wanted to create a product which utilized ingredients made in the Napa Valley. She also wanted to create a product which could truly work - one which others could enjoy and use. Sheila was also very conscious in creating a small business which she could manage in addition to raising her three sons - all under the age of 5. Combining her interest in the environment, aromatherapy and a prolific supply of lavender, Sheila discovered that soap offered a natural outlet for her talents. After researching the therapeutic benefits of a by-product of the local wine industry, cold-pressed grapeseed oil, Sheila decided to use this wonderful ingredient throughout her line. After nearly two years developing the right combination of essential oils and natural ingredients, Sheila started to sell her Napa Soap Company products to select accounts in the Napa Valley. Today, her products can be found in wineries, fine hotels, fine restaurants and world class spas both here in the States and abroad. Napa Soap is hand made in very limited quantities, less than 50 bars at a time, at their store/production facility in St. Helena. In sync with the growing movement toward a cleaner, greener environment, Napa Soap Company continues to expand its deliciously-scented, eco- friendly line of soaps, skincare, aromatherapy and home cleansing products, all created and inspired by local plants and recycled ingredients. The range of natural, paraben-free products for bath and home offers a vast array of choices. We love their Brown Sugar Body Butters and Scrubs, and never let our supply of their signature mood-soothing hand soaps and lotions run low. The men’s toiletry products and the ever popular custom gift packs make perfect gifts for any occasion. You can see the soap-making process for yourself as their talented soap maker creates signature batches Make Your Own Soap at Napa Soap in their open prep area on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and all day on Saturdays. Coming this Summer, Company in St. Helena you will have the chance to be a part of the soap making experience, choosing your own signature scent and personally handcrafting a delightful, eco-friendly Wine Country memento to take home with you! And, a portion of all the sales at Napa Soap Company is donated to the non-profit Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Helena and Calistoga. To reserve a time for your “Soap Making Experience” call 707.963.5010. •napasoap.com.

See the World’s Largest Collection of Grateful Dead Memorabilia

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. 38 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry

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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

Shop and Dine in 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 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. Christmas time 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 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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Shop Wine Country Antiques

Go Antiquing

While you are bound to find some great treasures in antique stores throughout Wine Country, there are some clusters of antique stores you should consider. Below is a directory of Antique Stores throughout Sonoma and Napa counties. Antique Stores in Wine Country

FFT Antiques

707.823.3101

2701 Gravenstein Hwy So.

Sebastopol

Jewels to Junk

707.548.1684

8025 Gravenstein Hwy South

Sebastopol

Kathy’s Antique Furniture

707.823.9223

810 Gravenstein Hwy So.

Sebastopol

Llano House Antiques

707.829.9322

4353 Gravenstein Hwy So.

Sebastopol

Motley Treasures Trading Co

707.824.1907

3920 Gravenstein Hwy So.

Sebastopol

Ray’s Trading Co.

707.829.9726

3750 Gravenstein Hwy So.

Sebastopol

Trader Buck’s

707.829.7722

1140 Gravenstein Hwy So.

Sebastopol

Windmill Antiques

707.823.7954

2830 Gravenstein Hwy So.

Sebastopol

Wright Simpkins

707.829.9177

Mr Ryder & Co

707. 824.8221

9040 Graton Rd

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2833 Old Gravenstein Hwy

Sebastopol

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Alice’s Consignment

707.927-3224

810 Randolph St.

Napa

Antiques on 2nd Collective

707.252.6353

1370 2nd St.

Napa

Sonoma Nesting Company

707.869.3434

16151 Main St.

Guerneville

Napa valley Antiques

707.253.0691

818 Jackson

Napa

Antiquarian

707.865.9897

West side

Duncans Mills

The Antique Shoppe

707.256.0811

1551 Soscol Ave

Napa

Jim & Willie’s Antiques

707.865.9672

West side

Duncans Mills

707.341.3037

1124 Lincoln Ave

Calistoga

Thistledown Antiques

707.865.1628

West side

Duncans Mills

St Helena Antiques

707.963.5878

1231 Main St

Saint Helena

Roberts Relics

707.838.0208

335 Windsor River Road

Windsor

Seagull Antiques

707.876.3229

Bodega Hwy

Bodega

Antique Harvest

707.433.0223

225 Healdsburg Ave.

Healdsburg

Wooden Duck Antique Shop

707.876.3176

132 Bodega Lane

Bodega

City 214

707.433.6122

214 Healdsburg Ave.

Healdsburg

Antiques & Uniques

707.894.4080

124 S. Cloverdale Blvd.

Cloverdale

Healdsburg Classics Antiques

226 Healdsburg Avenue

Healdsburg

JoAnn’s Hometown Antiques

707.457.2511

707.433.4315

23782 Mercury

Cloverdale

Oat Valley Antiques

707.894.4814

31750 Old Redwood Hwy

Cloverdale

Mill Street Antiques Plaza

707.433.8409

44 Mill Street

Healdsburg

Antiquity

707.762.4333

18 Western Avenue

Petaluma

Myra Hoefer Design-21

707.433.2166

309 Healdsburg Ave

Healdsburg

Doll Mercantile

707.765.6935

1510 Bodega Ave.

Petaluma

Shoffeitt’s Off the Square

707.433.5556

208 Healdsburg Ave.

Healdsburg

Chelsea Antiques

707.763.7686

148 Petaluma Blvd. No.

Petaluma

Vintage Plaza Antiques

707.433.8409

44 Mill Street

Healdsburg

French Hen Antiques

707. 763.1657

218 Petaluma Blvd N

Petaluma

Antiques & Uniques

707.894.4080

124 So. Cloverdale Blvd

Cloverdale

Miltary Antiques & Museum

707.763.2220

260 Petaluma Blvd.

Petaluma

Vintage Home Collective

707.857.3509

21310 Geyserville Ave.

Geyserville

Pierre Art & Antiques

707.789-9553

110 Petaluma Blvd N # A Petaluma

Geyserville Vintage

707.857.4438

20980 Geyserville Ave.

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707.765-2920

300 Petaluma Blvd. N.

Petaluma

Artefact Design & Salvage

707.933.0660

23582 Highway 121

Sonoma

707.762.6742

1510 Bodega Ave.

Petaluma

Chateau Sonoma

707.935.8553

153 West Napa Street

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415.731.0758

18 Western Ave.

Petaluma

CPO Certified Pre-Owned Consignment

707.939.2700

21750 Eighth St E

Sonoma

Sienna Antiques

707.763.6088

119 Petaluma Blvd. No.

Petaluma

Sonoma Country Antiques

707-938-8315

23999 Arnold Dr.

Sonoma

Summer Cottage Antiques

707.776.2873

153 Kentucky St.

Petaluma

Robert’s Relics

707. 838.0208

335 Windsor River Road

Windsor

White Rose Antiques

707.763.7371

523 Petaluma Blvd So.

Petaluma

Vintage Bank Antiques

707.769.3097

101 Petaluma Blvd No.

Petaluma

Azevedo Antique’s

707.792.2733

10010 Main St.

Penngrove

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Harry’s Second Hand Antiques Warehouse

707.526.7713

820 Ripley Street

Santa Rosa

Railroad Square Basement Antiques & Collectibles

707.569.9646

100 4th Street

Santa Rosa

Calistoga Antiques

Richardson’s Antiques

707.528.7802

130 4th St.

Santa Rosa

Second’s Best

707. 578.6916

1290 Sebastopol Rd

Santa Rosa

Whistlestop Antiques

707.542.9474

130 4th Street

Santa Rosa

Ancient Bella Sierra

2836 Gravenstein Hwy So.

Sebastopol

Antique Society

707.829.1733

2661 Gravenstein Hwy So.

Sebastopol

Ed’s Antiques

707.829.5363

2661 Gravenstein Hwy. So.

Sebastopol

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The Barlow will bring local wine makers, food producers and artisans together in one central location, along with restaurants, breweries and a year-round Sebastopol Farmer’s Market. This landscaped campus will include seventeen modern metal buildings, featuring 500–16,000 sq. ft. suites each with a glass roll up store front, up to 30 ft. ceilings with a light industrial flex design. Artisans will be frequently utilizing the common area for demonstrations and special offerings. The development is at 200 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472. Contact them at 707.824.5600 or at thebarlow.net.

Welfare League Thrift Shop

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The Welfare League Thrift Shop, located at 126 Fourth Street, is a destination stop for bargain hunters and fashionistas alike. This little shop is well stocked with gently used clothing and accessories, house-wares, antiques and collectibles, jewelry, linens, fabrics, books, and records. Welfare League Thrift Shop | 126 Fourth Street | 707-542-7480 | wlsr.org

Family Fun Take the Kids to Scientopia Discovery Center

Scientopia is a magical place where you can have quality fun family time where your child walks away remembering what a great time they had with you! The brainchild of parents Marcie and Jonathon Deeds, their goal has always been to provide a space where parents and caregivers can bond, create memories and learn through play. On the BluTrack Wall you and your child can assemble your own cascading ramps. Discover what objects float the best in their wind tunnel... and why? Learn how to get and store power from the sun! Learn about planetary motion with coins in the Gravity Well. View animal x-rays with a magnifier! Create a puppet show in the Puppet Theater! Let Scientopia nurture the cognitive, emotional, and physical development of your young child while strengthening the bond between you and your child. There are play areas appropriate for children up to age 13. Your admission price is good for the whole day, so feel free to come and go. There is also a great toy store with educational toys to take home with you. Open Wednesday - Friday from 10-5 and Sunday from 10-3. And yes, they have wi-fi. They are located at 1785 B Tanen St. in Napa. 707-259-1559. •scientopiadiscoverycenter.com

Spend the Day in a Family Funland at Scandia Fun Park

You’ll find more than your fill of indoor and outdoor family fun at Scandia Family Fun Park. Head to Rohnert Park and find a “Grand” arcade, batting cages, Tidal Wave” Bumper Boats where you can “blast” your brother with water, and even the Lil’ Indie Raceway, where you can ride solo or buddy up in a 2-seater car. Their fabulous mini-golf course will challenge and thrill. The Rohnert Park site also offers SpinZone Bumper cars. Now offering All Day Unlimited Play for just $19.95 per person! This includes Lil’ Indy Raceway, SpinZone Bumper Cars, Blaster Boats and of course a state-of-the-art Arcade. Scandia is the perfect place to celebrate with a party, spend time with the family or hang out while Mom and Dad do that wine thing! Come hungry because the snack bar includes photo courtesy Scandia Family Fun Park all the 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 (just a few minutes from wineries, hotels, and more). 707.584.1398. •scandiafunland.com

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45,000 square feet of fun!

Come in and have an unforgettable experience with a healthy mix of exercise, adrenaline, socializing and fun! It’s fun for kids, it’s fun for adults, it fun for the whole family. And the fun won’t break the bank... Come in today and Take Your Best Shot!

707-585-8000 | 5195 Redwood Dr., Rohnert Park

Tour a Jelly Bean Factory at Jelly Belly in Fairfield

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 disphoto courtesy Tomi Hold Ent. Public Rel. cover 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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Family Fun

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 blacklighted 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. Drop in or call for more information at 707-585-DRIVEN (3748) or 707-426-3748. •drivenraceway.com

Countdown to Old Faithful Geyser

In the historic and idyllic town of Calistoga—known for its mineral springs and the water that comes from the springs—is Old Faithful Geyser. One of three Old Faithful Geysers in the world, it faithfully erupts a blast of hot water that shoots up over 75 feet about every 30 minutes. Enjoy your own picnic under the sheltered picnic tables located adjacent to the Geyser. This natural phenomenon rises upwards performing for an ever-astounded audience. Maps for self-guided tours of the famous geyser are available, as well as a petting zoo where visitors can see the famous Tennessee Fainting Goats, Jacob’s Four-Horn Sheep, and Guard Llamas. Be sure and check out the informative display on geyser eruptions and earthquake predictions at the exhibit hall. Open seven days a week, the geyser is located at 1299 Tubbs Lane in Calistoga. 707.942.6463. •oldfaithfulgeyser.com

All Aboard for TrainTown

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.

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Family Fun 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 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

Hit Them With Your Best Shot at ESCAPE in Rohnert Park

Whether you are shooting laser beams with your family in the 4000 sq. foot laser tag arena, strategically shooting your friends in the close quarter air-soft battlefield, or shooting small balls of paint at the opposing team in one of their two paintball courses totaling over 25,000 sq feet., you will need to hit them with your best shot! You can try this unique experience at ESCAPE year round with the whole family, a trusted friend or solo. ESCAPE is a 45,000 sq. ft. indoor entertainment facility. The friendly staff will help drive your experience to be unforgettable with a healthy mix of exercise, adrenaline, socializing, and fun! Never played before? No problem. I took my son for paintball with a few of his friends on his birthday. It is fast-paced, it’s fun and yeah, it stings a little. He has been back a couple of times and I am sure I will return to the arena myself soon. 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. They are available for large parties, private parties, or corporate events. Call now to reserve your chance to take your best shot! 707-585-8000. 5195 Redwood Drive. •escapesonomacounty.com

Pedal or Paddle around Spring Lake

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

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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Family Fun 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

Spend the Day at the Charles M. Schulz Museum/Ice Rink Complex

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 and all the Gang are available for sale. The 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 photo courtesy Charles Schulz Museum literally been the coolest place in Sonoma 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 courtesy Redwood Empire Ice Arena 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 & 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. Phone: 707.546.7147 •snoopyshomeice.com

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Experience the Spirit of Africa in the Heart of Wine Country

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 on-site 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

Visit a Kid-Friendly Winery

Although wine tasting is available only to those 21 and older, these wineries offer amenities for families with children. Landmark Vineyards is a family owned winery (the owners are descendants of John Deere, the tractor guy) particularly known for their Chardonnay as well as their Pinot Noir and Syrah. Featuring an old mission style building with beautiful fountains, a large pond, and expansive lawn space, Landmark is a great 46 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry

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Family Fun spot for family picnics. They offer Wagon Tours on the weekends, call ahead. (707) 833-0053 101 Adobe Canyon Road, Sonoma. •landmarkwine.com Arrowood Vineyards & Winery is an ideal place for the wine curious who want to learn about wine in an unpretentious environment. The staff is very education focused. Arrowood is a cute country farm house with a nice view of the vineyards. Kids love the toy train in the tasting room and the large grass lawn in the back is perfect for romping. 14347 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen. 707935.2600 •arrowoodvineyards.com Benziger Family Winery offers just about everything you can want in a winIntroduce the kids to the game of Petanque at St. Supery Winery ery experience with great wines, beautiful gardens, grand views, bio-diversity, hourly jeep tours, picnic grounds, and a great playground for the kids. 1883 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen 707-935-3000. •benziger.com Set in the rolling hills of the Russian River Valley, Arista Winery is one of the best wineries for family picnics, especially if you’re in or are planning on visiting Healdsburg. You’ll find beautiful gardens with fountains, small waterfalls, patio and garden picnic tables. A great midday stop before heading out on your afternoon adventures. 7015 Westside Road, Healdsburg (707) 473-06067015. •aristawinery.com Your kids will love the pygmy goats at Larson Family Winery is an Larson Family Winery old rodeo ranch and has a distinct cowboy feel to it. It’s a relaxed, family friendly winery with plenty of picnic tables, a bocce ball court, and green grass for blankets. The kids will enjoy the collection of farm animals including horses and adventurous pygmy goats. Located near the Sonoma/Napa split on Highway 128. 23355 Millerick Rd. Sonoma 707-938-3031. •larsonfamilywinery.com A charming, vintage country home draws you in to one of our favorite small wineries. Cline Cellars offers beautiful picnic areas, a half dozen fountains and pools (no swimming), a bird aviary, and a breathtaking array of roses, flowers, trees, and native plants. With all these amenities, you can be sure your family will have a perfect Wine Country family outing. 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma 707-940-4000 clinecellars.com Castello di Amorosa offers wine tasting in a genuine castle.The castle was created to mirror a 13th century medieval Tuscan-style castle. Children under 5 are not allowed on the tours; however, there is a discounted rate for tours for minors between 5 and 20 years old. The tours vary in length and can include visits to different parts of this expansive castle. Parents with children of any age can The family will love riding the aerial tram at also enjoy their visit without a tour. Admission into the castle covers Sterling Vineyards tasting fees and additionally grants access to the two main levels of the castle. During the busiest time of year, a private tasting area is set up just for parents with children. While parents enjoy tasting Castello di Amorosa wines, their children enjoy coloring and sipping grape juice. 4045 Saint Helena Highway, Calistoga 707.967.6272 castellodiamorosa.com Sterling Vineyards boasts one of the best views of Napa Valley. To reach the top of the amazing view from 300 feet above Calistoga, visitors ride an aerial tram that takes them up the hill and over the beautiful landscape. Special pricing for visitors under 21, visitors under 3 years old ride for free. It’s a great tour for families, being self-guided you can go at your own pace.1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga 707-942-3344. •sterlingvineyards.com Tudal Family Winery offers a bocce court, an enticing flower and vegetable

garden and a collection of historic farm tractors, tools and vintage novelties.They also make an incredible Cabernet Savignon. Kids can explore the grounds while you sip and relax. 1015 Big Tree Road, St. Helena. (707) 963-3947. •tudalwinery.com At Robert Mondavi Winery, the impressive entrance includes a fountain and a towering statue. Inside there are rooms offering different tastings and a selection of tours. Children under 13 years old are not permitted on the Signature Tour but children of all ages are allowed on the 30 minute Discovery Tour. Beyond the entrance, a lawn area stretches around the back of the winery offering views See a real castle at Castello di Amorosa of the hills in the distance. The winery also features an art collection of sculptures, artifacts, and paintings. Highway 29, Oakville. 888.766.6328 •RobertMondavi.com The Clif Family Winery combines their love for the outdoors and wine all into one with the Vino Velo shop that provides wine tasting and bicycles for the whole family to enjoy. Your family can take a nice ride along the winery after the adults get a taste of the Climber Red wine or maybe the Kits Killer Cab Sauvignon. 1312 Vidovich Ave., St. Helena (707) 968-0625 •cliffamilywinery.com At St. Supery Vineyards & Winery, families can enjoy their gallery, a self-paced tour, and a game of petanque, which is similar to Bocce. St. Supery supplies all the equipment and instruction you’ll need. 8440 S St Helena Hwy. Napa. (707) 963-4507 •stsupery.com The grounds at Frog’s Leap are flat and spacious. This is a very child friendly winery complete with coloring books and juice boxes for the kids enhanced by 5 acres of fruit and vegetable gardens, chickens, bees, and a resident cow! There is also a large gold fish pond and room to run. 8815 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford. 707-963-4704 frogsleap.com

We have children’s play down to a science! Scientopia is Napa’s treasured family destination. We encourage imagination and love of science, math and art through hands-on exhibits and creative play.

General Admission (good all day) Children (1 - 10 yrs.) $10 First Child • $8 Siblings Anytime: Children under 1 yr FREE with paid sibling, otherwise $5 Adults FREE Monthly Memberships Available Please call or check our website for up to date hours

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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 Country are among the privileged few to witness such an historic event... the Green Music Center’s Weill Hall, acoustically designed to rival greats like Boston Symphony Hall and Vienna Musikvereinssaal. The centerpiece of the Green Music Center, Sonoma State University’s ambitious and sprawling fine arts project, is the 1400-seat Joan and Sanford I. Weill Hall. The hall features three floors of handcrafted, European steamed beech maple seats, each seat crafted to gain optimum 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 complementing their experience with a picnic. Within the Green Music Center complex is Schroeder Recital Hall, inspired by the soaring spaces of European churches and featuring seating for 250. The Brombaugh tracker organ, a rare and important find, will grace the stage-end wall from its own balcony. This versatile complex is focused on creating the highest quality music education experience for students and the community. The Green Music Center also includes a multi-use education facility, an elegant hospitality center and a beautiful Dining Facility and Bar, Prelude, the ideal place to dine before the show or catch your breath during intermission. Prelude also offers a great facility for special events, and has already been the location for a number of weddings. On the horizon is an adjacent outdoor theater, architecturally based on the renowned home of the Boston Symphony’s summer venue, Tanglewood. The new home of the Santa Rosa Symphony, Weill Hall is already attracting such world-class performers as Lang Lang. Heralded as “the hottest artist on the classical music planet” by The New York Times, the 29-year old Chinese pianist Lang Lang launched the Green Music Center’ Grand Opening with a one-night-only recital on Saturday, September 29. Yo-Yo Ma will make his Weill Hall debut on January 26 and Wynton Marsalis will play with the Lincoln Center Orchestra on March 21. Comedians Bill Maher and Aziz Ansari are also booked for October and November. Ticket information is available at gmc.sonoma.edu/events or by calling (866) 955-6040.

Experience Live Local Theatre

Napa County and Sonoma County are home to wonderful theatrical venues that produce professional performances of all genres, year-round. The North Bay Theater Group showcases everything from musicals, dramas, mystery theaters and comedies. The theater group presently comprises some 32 companies who produce live theatre or are involved with the production of theatre in the five counties of the North Bay: Lake, Mendocino, Marin, Napa and Sonoma. For more information, call (707) 548-4148. •nbtg.org Santa Rosa’s 6th Street Playhouse is home to popular musicals and plays in an intimate setting. The 6th Street Playhouse proudly presents, fromOctober 19 to November 4, August: Osage County a Pulitzer and Tony Award winner for Best Drama. From October 26 to November 11, do not miss Rabbit Hole, a bittersweet search for comfort in the darkest of places and for a path that will lead back into the light of day. Moonlight and 48 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry

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Visual and Performing Arts Magnolias, February 1-17, is a behind-the-scenes story of the making (or saving) of Gone With The Wind. For more information, call (707) 523-4185. •6thstreetplayhouse.com Healdsburg’s historic Raven Theater offers amateur and professional stage productions, world music and dance shows. The classic, Harvey runs from October 19 through November 4. From January 25 through February 10 see Neil Simon’s Odd Couple. Call 707-433-6335 for information on other upcoming shows. •raventheater.org At the Cinnabar Theater visitors can enjoy a variety of exciting performances, ranging from operas to original productions, from musicals to classic comedies and dramas. See the World War II Musical So Nice to Come Home To October 26 to November 11 (A World Premier!). A Couple of Blaguards, a comedic “cabaret musical”, runs from December 31 to January 20. 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. See the musical that inspired a generation, Camelot October 12 through 21. Call 707-588-3400 for tickets and information. •spreckelsonline.com Sebastopol’s Main Stage West is Sonoma County’s newest Theater venue. October 28 to November 11, see The Weir, a tale of life, lore, loss and love. 707-823-0177. •mainstagewest.com Napa Valley Players present I Love You Because, a modern day love story, inspired by Jane Austen’ s Pride & Prejudice. Oct. 25- Nov. 4, followed Dec. 7 - 16 with 8 x 10: Ten Minute Play Festival, a competition for showcasing new theatrical works. 1637 Imola Avenue, Napa. (707) 255-5483. •dreamweaverstheatre.org See My Way at the Napa Valley Conservatory Theater November 9 to 18. This intimate revue of Frank Sinatra’s best works will show you just what made ‘ol Blue Eyes so popular... his music! 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 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 internationallyknown 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. See Napa Valley Ballet’s The Holiday Concert on December 16. 1711 Main Street. jarvisconservatory.com. Call for tickets (707)255-5445. •jarvisconservatory.com See Topdog / Underdog at Marin Theatre Company through October 21, followed by It’s a Wonderful Life, a Radio Play November 23 to December 16. Samuel Beckett’s classic, Waiting for Godot runs January 24 to February 17. 397 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley. 415.388.5200. •marintheatre.org Novato Theater Company presents Nunsense October 19 to November 11, followed by A Christmas Carol November 24 to December 15. 484 Ignacio Boulevard, Novato. 415-883-4498. •novatotheatercompany.org Ross Valley Players present Lend Me a Tenor through October 14, followed by You Can’t Take It With You November 15 through December 16. See the Cold War thriller Pack of Lies January 31 to February 17. 415-456-9555. •rossvalleyplayers.com Porchlight Theater will present An Evening with Edgar Allen Poe on October 31 at Falkirk Cultural Center in San Rafael. 415-251-1027. •porchlight.net

GK Hardt Theater August: Osage County Oct. 19-Nov. 4, 2012 It’s a Wonderful Life Nov. 30-Dec. 23, 2012 Smokey Joe’s Cafe Jan. 18-Feb. 10, 2013 Lend Me a Tenor March 15-30, 2013 The Full Monty April 26-May 19, 2013 Singin’ in the Rain June 14-July 7, 2013

The Studio Theater Rabbit Hole Oct. 26-Nov. 11, 2012 Moonlight and Magnolias February 1-17, 2013 Happy April 5-21, 2013 Red May 10-26, 2013 Plus Guest Artist Events, a Cabaret Series and much, much more!

Named “2012 Theatre of the Year” by BroadwayWorld San Francisco, and “Best Theater Troupe” in the 2012 Best of the North Bay awards given by The Bohemian. For Tickets and Information:

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Discover 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 beow 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

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

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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 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

First Street Gallery • 707-894-4410 • 105 East First St, Cloverdale Local Folkal Gallery • 707.894.8920 • 117 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale Towers Gallery • 707-894-4331 • 240 North Cloverdale Blvd., Suite 2, Cloverdale

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Night Life & Events

Go to a Concert

Jerry Knight’s Historic River Theater 16135 Main Street Guerneville (707) 869-8022 • russianrivertheater.com Oct. 18 Michael Landau Oct. 31 Melvin Seals & JGB Nov. 3 Ghost Warriors Bike Run Nov. 9 & 10 David Nelson Band

Last Day Saloon • lastdaysaloon.com 120 5th St., Santa Rosa • 707.545-5876 Oct. 6 Sam Andrew Band Oct. 7 Don Neely’s Rhythm Aces Oct. 13 Keystone Revisited Oct. 18 Sonny Landreth Oct. 20 Death Angel Oct. 26 Zapparella / Kerouac / Dgiin Nov. 2 Black Nature of the Sierra Leone Nov. 6 Michael Schenker Group

McNears Mystic Theatre 23 Petaluma Blvd., Petaluma 707.765.2121. • mystictheatre.com Oct. 26 The Mother Hips Oct. 27 Wonderbread 5 Oct. 28 Groundation - Trevor Hall Oct. 31 Collie Buddz/New Kingston/Los Rakas Nov. 2 Great American Taxi & Poor Man’s Whiskey Nov. 7 The Sea and Cake Nov. 9 Martin Sexton plus The Sun Parade Nov. 10 Nappy Roots Nov. 16 Y & T plus Frank Hannon Nov. 24 40 Oz to Freedom Nov. 29 Iris Dement + Emily Bonn + The Vivants Dec. 1 The Chris Robinson Brotherhood Dec. 6 Dick Dale plus The Pyronauts Dec. 13 J.D. McPherson Dec. 13 The Motet plus Afromassive Dec. 15 The English Beat Dec. 29 Cracker & Camper Van Beethoven Feb. 17 David Bromberg Quartet Mar. 2 Foreverland (Michael Jackson Tribute)

Napa Valley Opera House 1030 Main Street,Napa 707.226.7372 • nvoh.org Oct. 9 Cafe Theatre Comedy - Greg Hahn Oct. 14 In the Footsteps of Django Oct. 16 Doc Severinson and the San Miguel 5

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Pacific Guitar Ensemble Jorma Kaukonen Ther Parker Quartet Inti-Illimani The Vienna Boys Choir Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Napa Valley Film Festival Comedy: Kat Simmons MacHomer Clark Sterling’s Broadway Holiday Punch Brothers Dan Hicks: Holidaze in Hicksville Riders in the Sky: Christmas Cowboy Cantus: All is Calm Comedy: James P. Connolly Willie K. Christmas Show Windham Hill Winter Solstice The Kronos Quartet Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra Shawn Colvin Vusi Mahlesela Tommy Emmanuel Ed Asner as F.D.R. Ana Moura

Uptown Theater •1350 3rd Street, Napa • 707.259.0123 • uptowntheatrenapa.com Oct. 26 John Mayall Nov. 3 Alanis Morissette Nov. 10 Dana Carvey Nov. 18 Toots and the Maytals/Anders Osborne Nov. 21 Boz Scaggs Nov. 29 Mickey Hart Nov. 30 Glen Campbell Dec. 8 Taj Mahal Dec. 15 Todd Snider w/ Nicki Bluhm Feb. 16 Los Lobos Mar. 8 Los Lonely Boys Acoustic

Silo’s Music Room • 500 Main St., Napa 707.251.5833 • silosnapa.com Oct. 25 ZZ Ward (Blues / Hip Hop) Oct. 27 Laurie Morvan Band (Blues) Nov. 16 Soul Train Dance Party Nov. 17 Petty Theft (Tom Petty Tribute) Nov. 24 The 7th Sons Nov. 30 Deluna & Via Coma (alt Rock) Dec. 13 The Kelly Ash Band Dec. 31 Briefcase Full of Blues

Oct. 5 Jason Robert Brown Oct. 11 Joshua Radin and a Fine Frenzy Oct. 14 Lunafest Oct. 15 James Carville & Mary Matalin Oct. 19 Anjelah Johnson (Comedy) Oct. 21 POPs The Four Freshmen Oct. 22 Loretta Lynn Oct. 23 Tenth Avenue North Oct. 25 Capitol Steps Oct. 27 Bill Engvall Nov. 2 B.B. King Nov. 13 San Hose Taiko Nov. 15 Barbara Kingsolver Dec. 12 Straight No Chaser Dec. 5 John Prine Dec. 14 Dave Koz & Friends Dec. 16 POPs Eileen Ivers: An Irish Christmas Dec. 23 Moscow Ballet’s Nutcracker Jan. 26 Rasta Thomas Rock the Ballet Feb. 8 Bill Cosby Mar. 13 The Gruffalo

Weill Hall at Green Music Center 1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park 866.955.6040 • gmc.sonoma.edu/events Oct. 18 Latin Band & Jazz Orchestra Oct. 20 Bill Maher Oct. 24 Symphonic Wind Ensemble Oct. 27 John Adams w/ Jeffrey Kahane & ICE Oct. 28 Modigliani Quartet with Joyce Yang Nov. 2 Matt Nathanson and Only 1 Noah Nov. 4 Aziz Ansari Nov. 4-5 Simply Fantastique Nov. 10 Stephanie Blythe Nov. 11 The Chucho Valdéz Quintet Nov. 13 Van Jones Nov. 15 Buika Nov. 16 Marten Falk, Classical Guitar Nov. 18 Navarro Chamber Players Nov. 20 Joyce DiDonato Dec. 1-3 Titans of Opera Dec. 6 Bronfman plays Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto Dec. 8 Tallis Scholars Dec. 9 Philharmonic Baroque Orchestra Dec. 15 Sonoma Bach Choir Jan. 26 Yo-Yo Ma with Kathryn Stott Jan. 31 Charles Dutoit conducts the Enigma Variations Feb. 9-11 Ah, Vienna (Santa Rosa Symphony) Feb. 16 Barbara Cook (Soprano) Mar. 2 Anne-Sophie Mutter, Violin Mar. 7 SF Symphony w/Yuja Wang, piano Mar. 21 Wynton Marsalis

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Events and Night Life

Spend an evening at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts

In the late 1970s a steadfast group of 12 local business and community leaders dreamed of creating a home for the arts in Sonoma County. They envisioned a place where people could treasure the talents of the Santa Rosa Symphony on their own home stage (at the time the Symphony was holding performances in a high school gymnasium) and enjoy performances they typically had to travel to San Francisco or further away to see. They formed the Luther Burbank Memorial Foundation, named in honor of the renowned horticulturalist, and opened the doors to the public in 1981 with debut performances by the Santa Rosa Symphony and performing artists such as Anne Murray and Steve Allen. Now in its 30th year, the non-profit Wells Fargo Center for the Arts is the North Bay’s premier Arts Center presenting world-class performances, nationally recognized education programs, contemporary sculpture, and many popular community events. Together with its resident companies, the Center is ranked among California’s top performing arts presenters hosting performances in music, theater, dance, comedy, and spoken word; serving more than 30,000 children and adults annually through its education programs. Located in the heart of the beautiful Sonoma Wine Country, the Arts Center is owned and operated by the Luther Burbank Memorial Foundation, and relies on the generosity of members, donors, and sponsors to achieve its mission–to enrich, educate, and entertain the North Bay community. Just a few of this season’s offerings include: Loretta Lynn: For fifty years now, Loretta has fashioned a body of work as artistically and commercially Sphaera Sphaera (above) is among the successful—and as culturally significant—as any female performer you can name. October 22, 2012 at 8:00 sculptures and gallery pieces you can see at pm. Bill Engvall: You know him from “The Bill Engvall Show,” as host of “Country Fried Home Videos” and Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. one of the four original members of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. Saturday, October 27 at 8:00 pm. B.B. King: His reign as King of the Blues has been as long as that of any monarch on earth (he’s one year older than Queen Elizabeth). Today, B.B. King continues to wear his crown well. At age 87, he is still singing and playing the blues with relentless passion, thrilling audiences and influencing generations of guitarists to come. Friday, November 2 at 8:00pm. John Prine With immeasurable accolades, including two Grammys and the distinction of being one of the few songwriters honored by the Library of Congress and the US Poet Laureate, Prine is more than a musician…he is an American treasure. Wednesday December 5 at 8:00pm. Moscow Ballet’s Nutcracker: Featuring Russia’s finest dancers, this memorable holiday treat blends whimsical storytelling with the richness of Russian classical dance. Sunday, December 23, at 3:00 pm. and 7:00 pm. The Peking Acrobats: An awe-inspiring theatrical experience featuring China’s most gifted tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, cyclists, gymnasts, and musicians playing traditional instruments. Tuesday, january 15, 2013 at 6:30pm. Bill Cosby: The legendary Bill Cosby’s humor not only makes us laugh, but touches our lives, providing insight into our roles as parents, children, family members and as men and women. Friday, February 8, 2013 at 8:00pm. Cesar Millan: You’ve seen him on “Leno,” “Oprah,” and his popular show “The Dog Whisperer”… the world’s most renowned dog behavior specialist, Cesar Millan shares his remarkable training techniques live on stage! Friday, March 29, 2013 at 8:00pm. Beauty and the Beast: Live musical theater brings this classic tale to life. Join Beauty as she discovers the goodness within the Beast. April 9, 2013 at 6:30pm.

Festivals & Fairs

Oct. 27

37th Annual Halloween Extravaganza 707-253-2030............ Napa

Oct. 28

Fall Colors Festival and Vintage Car Show ............... Geyserville

Nov. 3

Silverado Trail’s Silver Pass Event .......................707.256.0122

Nov 7-11

Veterans Day Special Tribute vfwpost1943.org.......Sonoma Valley

Nov. 11 23rd Annual North Bay Veterans Day Parade ..............Petaluma www.petalumaveteransflyin.com Nov. 29 4th Annual Winter Wine Walk! .................. Windsor Town Green olddowntownwindsor.com/pages/events.html Dec. 7-31 4th Annual Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove! .......... Windsor olddowntownwindsor.com/pages/events.html Nov. 9-11 Napa Valley Film Festival....................................Napa Valley napavalleyfilmfest.org/festival/schedule/ Nov 14–18 FLAVOR! Napa Valley at Silverado .........................Napa Valley www.silveradoresort.com/promotions/flavor-Napa-Valley.asp

Nov. 23

Santa Rosa Tree Lighting Ceremony 5pm 19 Old Courthouse Square..................................... Santa Rosa

Nov. 24

Napa Valley Christmas Parade 5pm, 1st & School................ Napa

Nov. 24-25 29th Annual Holiday Open House.......................Sonoma Valley heartofsonomavalley.com Nov. 25

Healdsburg Tree Lighting 5pm, Healdsburg Plaza Park.. Healdsburg

Nov. 29, 4th Annual Winter Wine Walk! ................................. Windsor www.olddowntownwindsor.com/pages/events.html Dec. 1 Parade of Lights, Downtown Guerneville .......... russianriver.com Dec. 1 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade................ Downtown Calistoga calistogachamber.com

Dec. 1&2 33rd Annual Holiday Open House .......................... Santa Rosa lutherburbank.org

Nov. 17

The 4th Annual Artisano Grand Tasting – www.artisano.org A Local Celebration of Wine, Food and Art Santa Rosa

Dec. 6

Sebastopol Tree Lighting in the Plaza 5-7pm............. Sebastopol

Dec. 6

Windsor Holiday Celebration on the Green, 5-8pm......... Windsor

Napa Valley Tree Lighting Ceremony 6pm at Veterans Park... Napa

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Nov. 17-18 Holiday Train Festival (Napa Expo Fairgrounds) 707-253-8428.Napa

Dec. 8 Lighted Boat Parade............................ Petaluma Turning Basin www.visitpetaluma.com

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Plan a Culinary Retreat at Ramekins

Tour the Culinary Institute of America

Savor the Flavors of Oxbow Market

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 Create your own Culinary and Sarah Anderson. Now, the award winning culinary school and event Retreat at Ramekins center has made an indelible mark on the tableau of Wine Country Cuisine. in Sonoma. 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

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

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. Go to www.101things.com/winecountry • Wine Country 53

Culinary Pursuits Durning 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. 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

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Indulge that chocolate craving and sample some of the finest truffles, dark chocolates and delightful chocolate concoctions. Wine Country Chocolates’ mother-daughter team have created a tasting room with sampling privileges. Truffles are their specialty so come in and sample such delights as Kahlua-Irish Cream, Amaretto, Cabernet Sauvignon-infused chocolate and Boysenberry with Blackberry Honey. What makes them different? According to owners Betty and Caroline Kelly, “While traditional style truffles are rolled, Wine Country Chocolates truffles are formed, pressed, and then enrobed in a layer of dark chocolate. We push the limit on creaminess.” Wine Country Chocolates is located in Jack London Square in Glen Ellen, with a second location off the Sonoma Plaza at 414 First St. Treat yourself today! (707) 996-1010 •winecountrychocolates.com photo courtesy Wine Country Chocolates

If chocolate is your life, Viva Cocolat in downtown Petaluma should be your destination. Bringing together premium chocolates from chocolatiers 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, you can find the chocolate to fit any occasion, mood, time of day, season or reason. relax with a treat of chocolates or desserts and an espresso, tea or smoothie from Viva Cocolat’s Chocolates and Dessert Cafe. Or have a romanitc evening over Chocolat Fondue! Want to learn more about chocolate? Chocolate Tasting classes offer the experience to taste different types, regions, chocolatiers, and varieties of chocolates to appreciate the subtle nuances and flavors. Chocolate Pairing classes further develop the complementary flavor combinations to find the ultimate flavor union of food and beverages. For those who like hands-on crafting experience, Chocolate Crafting sessions allow you to make your own chocolate creations. 110 Petaluma Blvd. N, Petaluma. 707-778-9888. •vivacocolat.com

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In beautiful downtown St. Helena you will find what House Beautiful magazine describes as “The best kept secret in chocolate is this little artisanal candymaker... Try a box of dominoes...”. An intimate family business, Woodhouse Chocolate was also • Gourmet featured in Oprah Magazine’s “Favorite Things” list in 2011. Chocolates The careers of founders Tracy Wood Anderson and John Anderson inevitably collided in the candy busifrom Around ness. While Tracy was immersed in the food arts at the California Culinary Academy (after a stint at Domaine the World • Truffles Chandon), John learned to recognize and evaluate fine and decorative arts of the last 500 years at a Christie’s • Espresso Fine Arts Course in London. • Desserts Between trips to Europe, Tracy earned a culinary degree, John and Tracy had two daughters and both • Gifts helped John’s parents create a winery and vineyard of the highest quality, producing award winning Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot and most personal of all, Sparkling Wines. Nearly twenty Indulge yourself years later, that part of their souls that needed to make wine was fulfilled in a world of chocolate and they decided to retire from winemaking. They filled that hole with their true love... chocolate. As Chocolatier, Tracy now creates the unique flavors and inventive ViVa CoColat Chocolates and Dessert Cafe expression of their confections. Her mother, Chris Wood, lends her culinary 110 Petaluma Blvd. North arts expertise, while daughters Christina and Caroline mind the store. John Historic Downtown Petaluma Anderson does “everything else”. “We use only the highest quality, freshest (707) 778-9888 • vivacocolat.com nuts, cream, butter and spices we can find and put them together in our own unique way while honoring traditional flavors and techniques,” explains John. The Andersons invite you to stop in to their elegant store on St. Helena’s Main Street, and see for yourself what the fuss is all about. Try the Champagne Truffle! 1367 Main Street St. Helena. (707) 963-8413. •woodhousechocolate.com

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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. The original location was also a chocolate/ candy store. In fact one the siblings frequented the shop when growing up in this area. When they bought the store 18 years ago, Master Candymaker Ed Ratcliff agreed to stay on and pass down some recipes. What you get

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today includes many of those tried and true recipes, some over 70 years old, along with some new concepts and techniques created by Anette, Brent and Brent’s wife Mary (who focuses mainly on wholesale activities). While Anette’s offers a broad selection of treats (over 120 altogether), they focus today on Truffles, utilizing a custom blended combination of Callebaut and E. Guittard, as well as lots of real wine in their wine infused sauces. If wine and chocolate pairing are on your list of things to do, chances are good that you will be served Anette’s chocolates at one or two of the local wineries. Stop into either of their Napa locations and meet the crew.1321 1st Street Napa. (707) 2524228. •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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Sample Artisan Cheese at the Source

In 1904, the sturdy stonewalled building that houses Vella Cheese was built to house a brewery in Sonoma. In 1931, during prohibition, the building stood empty, until a group of local businessmen and farmers approached local Tom Vella, who had made himself a reputation as an accomplished cheese maker. Would Tom, they wanted to know, be interested in starting a cheese factory of his own, if they guaranteed him all the quality bulk milk he would need to operate it successfully? Vella Cheese was born. The historic Vella Cheese Company is now run by Chickie Vella and her son, Gabe, representing the third and fourth generations to be involved in this family business. At Vella Cheese you can taste some of the finest Jack Cheese you will find anywhere in the world. Sample these award winning artisan cheeses at 315 Second Street East, Sonoma. It’s the perfect pause in your wine tasting tour! •vellacheese.com Located in the bucolic pastures of West Petaluma, Petaluma Creamery and Spring Hill Jersey Cheese Farm keep 4000 Jersey Cows happy. Over the last two years, Spring Hill has developed a broad line of cheeses, including, Quark, Ricotta, and a range of Cheddars and Jacks, which are offered, in addition to their traditional forms, in a variety of natural herb and spice flavors including garlic, pepper and sage. You can sample all of their cheeses at Petaluma Creamery in downtown Petaluma, right across from City Hall. •springhillcheese.com

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

Some of Our Favorite Picnic Spots in Wine Country Gundlach-Bundschu Winery, 2000 Denmark St., Sonoma Cline Cellars 24737 Arnold Dr., Sonoma Bartholomew Park Winery 1000 Vineyard Ln., Sonoma Sebastiani Vineyards 389 4th St E, Sonoma Paradise Ridge Winery 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr., Santa Rosa

Mill Creek Vineyards 1401 Westside Road, Healdsburg Gloria Ferrer 23555 Arnold Drive, Sonoma Ravenswood Winery 18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma Hop Kiln Winery 6050 Westside Road, Healdsburg

Amizetta Vineyards 1099 Greenfield Rd, St.Helena August Briggs 1307 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga Bennett Lane 3340 Hwy 128 Calistoga Buehler Vineyards 820 Greenfield Rd, St Helena Casa Nuestra Winery 3451 Silverado Trail N., St. Helena

Imagery Estate Winery 14335 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen

Rochioli Vineyards 6192 Westside Road, Healdsburg

Clos Pegase 1060 Dunaweal Ln, Calistoga

Chateau St. Jean 8555 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood

Benzinger 1883 London Ranch Rd., Glen Ellen

Cuvasion Estate Wines 4550 Silverado Trail, Calistoga

Korbel 13250 River Road, Guerneville

Flora Springs Winery 1978 Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena

Landmark Vineyards 101 Adobe Canyon Road, Sonoma Buena Vista Winery 18000 Old Winery Road, Sonoma Kunde Winery 9825 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood Ledson Winery 7335 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood

Alpa Omega 1155 Mee Lane at Hwy 29, Rutherford

Folie a Deux 7481 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville

Passalacqua Winery 3805 Lambert Bridge Rd Healdsburg

Frank Family Vineyards 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga

Judd’s Hill 2332 Silverado Trail, Napa Louis Martini 254 Saint Helena Hwy S., St. Helena 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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Culinary Pursuits 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 includSonoma Cheese Factory is a cheese lover’s ing cheeses, cold meats, salads, specialty food and gift paradise and the home of Sonoma Jack Cheese 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

Farmers Markets

Wednesday 8:30 am - Noon Saturday 8:30 am - 1 pm Year Round Original Certified Farmers Market Wells Fargo Center for the Arts

Taste Some Scrumptious Pie

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 photo courtesy Petaluma Pie Company 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

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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 Doublecrust Cherry, Raspberry, 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. 707-8238330 •momsapplepieusa.com

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CALISTOGA 8:30am - Noon Saturdays, Nov. 3-January Sharpstein Museum Plaza

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SEBASTOPOL

Sundays, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May through Nov. 30 Sebastopol Plaza at McKinley Street (707) 522-9305 Live music. This is a nice family outing. If you have young children, bring a change of clothes for them—it seems like all the kids end up in the fountain.

SONOMA

Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon, Year-Round, Arnold Field parking lot adjacent to Depot Park, First Street West and Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. to dusk; May through October, in the Sonoma Plaza (707) 538-7023

NAPA

MAY 17-AUGUST 2 5-9 pm Chefs’ Market in Downtown Napa First Street between Main & Franklin. Now in its 18th year, Napa’s most popular outdoor event combines food, wine and entertainment to make this a signature Napa event. There are featured chefs’ demonstrations from some of the best chefs in the valley—and you are invited to enjoy and taste, with three musical stages and kids’ entertainment.

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Sample Wine Country Cuisine at a Michelin Rated Restaurant

Your Wine Country experience will not be complete without a Fine Dining moment... or two. Or in Michelin Guide’s opinion... 14. 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

“...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.” “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

Wine Country’s 2012 Michelin One Star Restaurants: Applewood Inn and Restaurant

13555 Highway 116, Guerneville. •707.869.9093 •dineatapplewood.com

Auberge du Soleil

The French Laundry (three stars) is the crown jewel of owner-chef Thomas 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 French Laundry and Meadowood to sources of pleasure you may (Chef Christopher Kostow, above) are have forgotten and takes you the only 3 Star Michelin restaurants in Wine Country. to places you have never been Photo courtesy Meadowood. 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

180 Rutherford Hill, Rutherford. •800-348-5406 •aubergedusoleil.com

Bouchon Bistro

6534 Washington St., Yountville •707.944.8037 •bouchonbistro.com

Domaine Chandon étoile Restaurant

1 California Drive, Yountville. •888.242.6366. •chandon.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

Sante´ Restaurant

100 Boyes Blvd., Sonoma •707.938.9000 •fairmont.com/sonoma/

Solbar

755 Silverado Trail, Calistoga. •707.226.0850. •solagecalistoga.com

Terrapin Creek

1580 Eastshore Rd., Bodega Bay. •707.875.2700. •terrapincreekcafe.com

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Take to the Sky!

Get Above it All in a Hot Air Balloon

t Napa Valley Balloons your flight will be preceded by a pre-dawn 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 28 years. They have FAA certified pilots and aircraft, a professional staff and an impeccable safety record with thousands of satisfied adventurers experiencing Up and Away Ballooning has the only wheelthe pleasure of hot air ballooning. The experience will last an chair accessible balloons in Northern California 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. 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 courtesy Napa Valley Balloons Have the adventure of a lifetime with Up & Away Hot Air Ballooning. When you float over Wine Country in a hot air balloon! Up & Away Ballooning will provide you with everything you need to complete your journey, whether it is for a birthday, wedding proposal or just the highlight of your trip. This is an adventure you will never forget! You’ll meet early at the Sonoma County Airport. Then your journey will begin at the best available launch site to make it the most picturesque and the safest flight. After helping to inflate the balloon (that’s part of the fun!), and a safety orientation, your one hour flight can range from 3 to 10 miles, depending on the wind current.

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Depending on the altitude, you may see the Pacific Ocean, look into the Napa Valley or on a clear day, the buildings in San Francisco 60 miles away! At lower altitudes you will fly just above the grapevines and see rabbits, deer and other wildlife. You may even dip into a lake or pond for a “Splash and Dash”. When the pilot is not adding heat to the balloon, you will hear peace and quiet like no other you have experienced. You will also feel the unique experience of looking out all four “windows”. No other form of flight offers such oneness with nature. The wonderful flight you just had is only half of your special morning. After landing, Up & Away will take you back to the airport, retrieve your vehicle and head over to Kendall-Jackson Winery for a one of a kind gourmet brunch. The brunch is served on beautiful hand-painted plates with pictures of their balloons on them. Champagne and juice are poured in their signature stemware and a toast is made to all the new aeronauts. You will leave with lifetime memories, a personalized flight certificate and a cloisonné pin of the balloon you flew in. Call 707-836-0171 and reserve your flight today. You will find it surprisingly affordable. Note: Up and Away Ballooning has the only wheelchair accessible balloons in Northern California! •up-away.com

Glide or Barnstorm Wine Country

After being towed to a mile and a half above Mt. St. Helena, you silently soar over vineyards, lakes and mountain tops, every moment indelibly etched into your memory. There is simply no better way to experience the grandeur and beauty of wine country than a glider adventure at Crazy Creek Air Adventures. With spectacular views of Clear Lake, Sonoma County, geothermal steam clouds from the Geysers, Lake Berryessa and surrounding vineyards, this is an experience you will be sharing for a long time. You’ll find the airfield east of Middletown, off Highway 29, nestled in

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in a vintage biplane! You haven’t truly experienced flying until you’ve had the thrill of feeling the wind blowing through your face in a bi-plane! Flying out of Lake County, considered by many people to be some of the most naturally gorgeous scenery on Earth. Go to www.101things.com/winecountry • Wine Country 59

Take to the Sky the eastern foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains, the inland most part of the Northern California Coastal Range. The elevation of the gliderport is 970 feet above sea level, there are 4,000 foot mountains within ten miles of the airport and 7,000 foot mountains 30 miles to the north. The gliderport lies in the center of a 600 acre privately owned ranch, and has a 4,000x150 foot grass runway. Soaring conditions are superb, with thermal soaring just about every day and winter wave soaring right overhead the gliderport. Or experience the thrill of a vintage biplane at Crazy Creek Air Adventures! Feel the wind in your face as you fly over lakes, mountains and vineyards the same way pioneer aviators did over a century ago. You’ll take off from Crazy Creek’s 600-acre privately owned ranch, grabbing views that few have seen. Fly over Mt. St. Helena and the Mayacamas mountain range, to view plumes of smoke from several geysers and into the Napa Valley. Or you may prefer to fly around beautiful Clear Lake, one of the oldest lakes in California, for a panoramic view that will take your breath away! Call ahead and make a reservation. Warm clothes are advised with either adventure (you are in an open cockcourtesy Crazy Creek Air Adventures pit!) You will be piloted by an FAA Certified pilot, so all you have to do is sit back and enjoy. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy it with a bottle of wine under their gazebo, as gliders and biplanes take off around you. Call ahead for reservations, bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in their gazebo and leave your cares below! Coming soon to Crazy Creek... a brand new RV Park. 707987-9293 •crazycreekairadventures.com

Skydive Over Wine Country

When you jump out of an airplane more than two miles up, you’ll be falling at 120 mph toward the Russian River as it snakes through the vineyards of Alexander Valley and passes right next to NorCal’s landing field. This adventure promises to be one of the highlights of your trip to wine country... perhaps of your life! The NorCal staff is dedicated to making sure you are having a blast from the time you drive into their parking lot until you leave with your video and first jump certificate. The view from the airplane is spectacular (although you may be too nervous to notice!). When you reach your jump altitude, the tandem instructor will attach your harnesses together, the door will open, and out you go! In a tandem skydive, a student skydiver is connected via a harness to a tandem instructor. The instructor guides the student through the whole jump from exit through free fall, piloting the canopy, and landing. The student needs courtesy NorCal Skydiving only minimal instruction before making a tandem jump. You will leave not only with the memories of your jump, but a video record of it, in case they don’t believe you when you get home! Make your reservation today, before you lose your nerve, by calling (888) 667-2259. •skydivesf.com

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Bike the Vineyards with Sonoma Valley Bike Tours & 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 vineyards up close and create lasting memories from your wine country vacation. Choose to start your ride in Yountville in the heart of Napa Valley or from historic plaza in the center of Sonoma; from either location you can enjoy a leisurely bike ride along flat country roads, pedaling an average of just 2 to 4 miles between stops at boutique wineries for tastings. And for an entirely unique adventure, opt for the “Cycling IN the Vineyards Tour,” which will take you off-road through the vineyards and away from traffic. Guided bike tours are hosted by knowledgeable, local Tour Guides and include a catered picnic lunch served overlooking the vineyards. Self-guided touring options, custom private tours and high-performance road bikes are also available. Open 7 days from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Napa Valley Bike Tours - 6795 Washington Street, Yountville, CA - www. napavalleybiketours.com - 707.944.2953. Sonoma Valley Bike Tours - 520 Broadway, Sonoma, CA - •sonomavalleybiketours.com - 707.996.2453.

Tour Napa by Bicycle with Napa Valley Adventure Tours

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 views, blue skies and breath in the 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 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. courtesy Napa Valley Adventure Tours 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. 816 Third St., Napa. 707.259.1833 •napavalleyadventuretours.com

Bike the Healdsburg to Gesyerville Loop

“I’ve ridden and raced all over the world,” says Gavin Chilcott, manager of the Amgen Race Team BMC, a new professional cycling team based in Sonoma County. “There’s no better place for cyclists. That’s why our team is based here. The quality of rides and the quality of life can’t be beat.” Whether you are a local looking for a great bike tour, or a visitor with your own bicycle, this 54-mile climbing loop is the perfect Wine Country ride. This ride will take you from beautiful downtown Healdsburg, through the Mayacamas Mountains and Alexander Valley, all the way to Geyserville and then back to Healdsburg. While beautiful, this ride is not for everyone, as the gain in elevation is 5,530 feet. Go to www.101things.com/winecountry • Wine Country 61

Bicycling in Wine Country Begin your journey at the Matheson St. Parking lot in Healdsburg. Wind your way north out of town on West Street. Enjoy the mellow road while it lasts; when the route turns onto Geyser Road at mile 10 the pitch amps up hard and in a hurry. The first 4 miles of the climb register a stiff 7.3 percent. As challenging as Geyser Road is on your legs, it’s equally tough on your head: the first pitch of climbing leads up to one of two false summits. The final stretch is the most difficult, gaining 750 feet over just 1.7 miles (an average 8.4 percent grade). As you’re huffing and puffing to the top, look west for occasional across-the-vineyards views of Alexander Valley and the coastal foothills. From the summit, the route dives down into a narrow, dark canyon on a twisting, switchback descent (dotted with potholes and loose gravel) that demands the utmost respect of first-timers and veterans alike. Cars are rare here, but play it safe on the blind corners. At mile 16, Geyser Road spits you out of the canyon into Alexander Valley (known for its award-winning Bordeaux and Cabernet wines). Track US 101 on service roads for 16 miles back to Healdsburg.

Take the Road Less Traveled with Velo Vino

Clif Bar founder Gary Erickson had an “Epiphany” while on a 175-mile bike ride. He decided then that he could make a better energy bar than the one he had brought on his journey. After two years of experimentation, he moved out of his parents’ garage and opened up what would become Clif Bar & Company, producing organic energy bars that actually taste good. The company grew exponentially, and that success spawned Clif Family Winery and Gary & Kit’s Gourmet Foods, each of which is housed at Velo Vino in St. Helena. Clif Family Farms, a short bicycle ride away from Velo Vino, utilizes Sustainable Farming techniques to produce the ingredients of the products they sell, as well as the produce that they make available through their Community Supported Agriculture boxes through the summer months. Velo Vino’s Tasting Room is an excellent place to begin and end your Bicycling Adventure. They offer maps with suggested routes that include tours of the Clif Family Farm. According to their website, “Velo Vino is a unique place where the passions of cycling and wine are celebrated and blended. A road less traveled where you can photo courtesy Velo Vino taste Clif Family wines, sample the latest Clif Bar flavors, enjoy an espresso drink and embark on a world-class cycling excursion, all right in the heart of the Napa Valley.” The patio seating offers a warm, comfortable place to unwind with a glass of wine or a unique pairing after your excursion. 709 Main Street, St. Helena. 707.968.0625 •velovinonapavalley.com

Bicycle the Bohemian Highway

Looking for a scenic route to the coast or to the Russian River area? You can’t go wrong choosing Bohemian Highway. This 10-mile roadway winds through towering redwoods, bucolic pastures, rocky ravines and three memorable townships. One of the first areas to be settled in Sonoma County, this stretch of backwoods is now a mecca for bicyclers, hikers, artists and other wanderers. As you enter Bohemian Highway from the south, you find yourself immediately in Freestone. There are several reasons to stop here before you begin the drive, including a premium wine tasting room, the legendary Wild Flour Bakery and Osmosis, an exceptionally zen day spa. As you proceed north on the Bohemian Highway, the next burg you encounter is charming Occidental. Begin by joinThe quaint village of Occidental is on the Bohemian ing the locals for breakfast or lunch at Howard’s Station. Their juice bar is also a favorite for locals Highway. photo courtesy Denise Cominskey and travelers, many of whom begin their bicycle treks from Occidental. This beautiful village boasts antique stores, unique gift shops and galleries. Leaving Occidental, the highway winds through canopies of redwood, bay and acacia trees. Add an extra adventure to your day and stop into Sonoma Canopy Tours for a zipline (see story in Back to Nature section). Monte Rio joins the north end of the Bohemian Highway to the Russian River. This cozy little hamlet boasts its own live theater, a movie theater housed in a WWII army barracks, golf course, tennis courts and a very familyfriendly beach, where you can rent a kayak, indulge yourself at a concession and relax on the sandy shores. •bohemianconnection.com

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Bicycle the Joe Rodata 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 (see #39).

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While mountain biking is huge in Marin County, road biking is equally popular here. It is not uncommon to see these mountain bikers pedaling across the Golden Gate Bridge, up Panoramic Highway on Mt. Tamalpais on Highway 1, toward the coast traveling Sir Francis Drake or Bolinas Road out of Fairfax. For an easy family trip, try the bike path between Sausalito and Mill Valley. On Mt. Tamalpais, Ridgecrest Boulevard offers as picturesque a ride as you will ever imagine, with dramatic vistas of the Pacific and exceptional wildlife on a ribbon of highway. Road warriors keep coming back to the scenic Paradise courtesy Getaway Adventures Drive between Tiburon and Corte Madera. From Tiburon, you can also take your bike on the ferry to Angel Island and bicycle around the island on a paved road (you can also rent a bike there). Also very popular, the road through the Marin Headlands in Golden Gate National Recreation Area can be a challenging but rewarding ride, taking you up rugged cliffs along the Pacific and rewarding you with some of the best views of San Francisco, the bay and the Pacific Ocean. For a comprehensive map of Marin County’s Bicycle Trails, see marinbike.org. The Marin County Bicycle Coalition produces these maps and makes them available to members throughout the county. This non-profit organization also supports Share the Road and Safe Routes To School programs.

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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, photo courtesy Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition 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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Go Birdwatching

Napa-Sonoma Marshes and Wildlife Area Over 13,000 acres of saltwater ponds, tidal marshes and wetlands, just north of San Pablo Bay. This area is made up of levees and sloughs. Many waterfowl species and shorebirds, including the California clapper rail, can be found here. Most of the area is accessible by boat only. This area is regularly used by hunters and fisherman, as well as bird watchers, photographers, bicyclists, and hikers. Accessible by Land: Huichica Creek Unit (1091 acres) From Hwy 12/121 turn south on Duhig Road and proceed approximately 2 miles then turn left on Las Amigas Road. Follow Las Amigas Road east until it connects with Buchli Station Road then turn right (south) on Buchli Station Road and follow the road through the vineyard areas photo by Gregory Hayes until you cross the rail road tracks adjacent to the CDFG parking lot. All visitors are encouraged to walk existing trails, levees and service roads south of the railroad tracks. No vehicles are permitted within the wildlife area (bicycles are allowed). The grassland areas support a population of Western Meadowlarks, Red-Winged Blackbirds, Brewer’s Blackbirds as well as Savannah Sparrows. These areas are also used for nesting by resident Mallard, Gadwall and Canada Goose. Burrowing Owls are commonly seen in this habitat as well as the Black-Shouldered Kite, Northern Harrier and Red-Tailed Hawk. Less frequent visitors include the Golden Eagle and the Peregrine Falcon. In recent years sightings of Bald Eagles have been an encouraging sign. The tidal marsh areas and sections of the brackish water ponds provide habitat for the Black-Crowned Night Heron, Killdeer, American Bittern as well as the secretive Clapper Rail. Double-Crested Cormorant are frequently seen here as are Great Blue Heron. Predominant bird species using these ponds vary depending on current pond salinity and pond depth as well as season of the year. Black-Bellied Plover, American Avocet, Least and Western Dunlin and the Black-Necked Stilt are among the shorebirds one might spot using the ponds. Eared Grebes, Bonaparte’s gulls, Wilson’s Phalaropes and Forster’s Terns also may be observed. Diving ducks, particularly Bufflehead, are often seen resting on the ponds. The Ringstrom Bay Unit (396 acres) of the Napa-Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Area can be viewed from Ramal Road. From State Hwy. 12/121 take Ramal Road south. Travel approximately 5 miles where you will see a large hay barn to your right, turn here. The first lot you enter is the parking lot, owned by the Sonoma County Water Agency which maintains the Hudeman Slough mitigation and enhancement wetlands. You can access Ringstrom Bay by following the posted signs at the kiosk. This site marks the northern edge of the Napa-Sonoma Marshes property. You can view ducks such as Mallard and Teal, various raptors including Red-tailed Hawks, American Kestrels, and Golden Eagles. River otters and beavers have also been seen using this area. Fish and Game, which has owned the property on the eastern bank 64 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry

of the Napa River since 2003, opened to the general public for the first time a few weeks ago. Saturday’s tour was a first for the festival based on Mare Island. The Green Island Unit (1,400 acres) Wildlife Area features hundreds of acres of old ponds where Cargill Co. harvested salt between the 1950s and the early 1990s. The state began to breach the ponds’ levees in 2008, allowing the Napa River to regain its lost territory. The population of shore birds, ducks, peregrine falcons increased in the area soon after the levees were breached. A bald eagle, Chinook salmons and harbor seals have also been observed. To protect the habitat of the California Least Terns, a federally endangered species, and the Snowy Plovers, the state constructed three islands —mounds in the southern salt ponds. The birds and other species began to settle in the ponds after Cargill’s activities decreased at the site. North Tolay Creek Unit (180 acres) The entrance to this area is on the east side of State Hwy. 121, just north and across the highway from the main entrance to Infineon Speedway. Go through the gate and follow the gravel road to the gravel parking lot. The gravel road marks the northern boundary of the unit, which extends south in a narrow strip to State Hwy. 37. During winter rains a large portion of the unit becomes flooded grassland, attracting myriad species of ducks. Most prevalent are Mallard, Gadwall, and Cinnamon Teal. Canada Geese and the occa- photo by Star Dewar courtesy sonomabirding.org sional Tundra Swan may also be seen during December and January. This upland habitat provides an excellent area to view Golden Eagles, American Kestrels, Red-Tailed Hawks, California Quail, Ring-necked Pheasant, and Mourning Dove. On occasion you may get a glimpse of a Cottontail Rabbit or a Black-tailed Deer. During winter rains natural seasonal ponds are created, especially on the south end of the Camp 2 area, attracting mallards, cinnamon teal, widgeon, and pintail which use the ponds for feeding and resting.•dfg.ca.gov/lands/wa/region3/nsmwa/tourguide.html A great place to plan your birding outings is the Madrone Audubon Society, which provides descriptions and maps of the county’s birding hotspots at its website. For Sonoma: audubon.sonoma.net/birding/birding. html For Napa: napasolano.audubon.com At the Sonoma Community Center, classes and field trips are on-going and visitors can enjoy many birding opportunities. For more information, call (707) 938-4626.•sonomacommunitycenter.org Go birding in Sonoma Valley with the organization Sonomabirding. org, dedicated to birds and bird watching in Sonoma County. They hold annual lecture series, participate in nationwide bird counts, hold birding classes and much more. For more information, or to learn how to become a member, go to their website. •sonomabirding.org Tolay Lake Regional Park is a unique 1,737-acre property which contains pristine farm and grasslands, ridges, a freshwater lake, wetlands, and many other natural resources. It provides habitat for several species of special status including the burrowing owl, California red-legged frog, northwestern pond turtle, golden eagle, white tailed kite, horned lark, northern harrier, and the tricolor blackbird. Day Use permits are required to enter the park. Permits can be obtained by attending a free one-hour Orientation. After your orientation, you will receive maps of the park, park rules and a key card for entering the park. Check their website for upcoming Orientation dates. Three hikes are available on the property, ranging from 1.8 miles to 3.8 miles. Tolay Park is located east of Petaluma off of Highway 116.•sonoma-county.org/parks/pk_tolay.htm The Bird Walk offers a unique opportunity to see a new side of Bodega Bay. The Sonoma Parks Department has revitalized a saltwater marsh adjacent to the Bird Walk that is home to thousands of birds. It is located at 355 Hwy 1, south of the town of Bodega Bay. For more information, call (707) 565-2041.•sonoma-county.org/parks/pk_bird.htm There are also many parks in which to spot birds, such as Crane Creek Regional Park in Rohnert Park with 128 acres of rolling grassland meadows and a seasonal creek in the Sonoma Valley foothills. Located at 5000

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Pressley Road, trails for bike riding, hiking and horseback riding are sure to please. For more information, call (707) 823-7262. •sonoma-county. org/parks/pk_crane.htm Ragle Ranch Regional Park, located at 500 Ragle Road in Sebastopol, is 225 acres of nature trails and other amenities for the outdoor visitor. The park features an outstanding grove of oak trees, and one nature trail leads to Atascadero Creek, a great site for bird watching. The park is also the site of a peace garden with a sculpture created by world-renowned artist Masayuki Nagase. (707) 823-7262. •sonoma-county.org/parks/pk_ragle.htm Laguna Wetlands Preserve is the second largest freshwater marsh in Northern California. It is a prime bird-watching spot located at the south end of the Sebastopol Community Center. (707) 823-6167. •ci.sebastopol. ca.us/lagunawetlandspreserve.shtml The Mayacamas Mountain Sanctuary is another good birding spot. Located at 108 Philip Drive in Healdsburg, the sanctuary boasts 1,400 acres of grasslands, chaparral, oak woodland, mixed evergreen forest, semi-permanent streams, and a small vernal pool. The Mayacamas is gifted with 10 species of oak, three species of pine (including Knobcone Pine), and major stands of Sargen Cypress. For more information, call (707) 473-0601.

Take a Hike in Wine Country

Hiking is among the most popular activities in Wine Country. From the breathtaking views of Mt. Tamalpais and the Sonoma Coast to the rolling hills and palisades bordering Napa Valley, your choices are practically limitless! In Napa County, Skyline Wilderness Park is an 850-acre wilderness area managed by a non-profit organization formed to protect the area. Situated at the southeast corner of Napa, Skyline Park is home to an abundance of wildlife, including deer and wild turkey. The park features over 25 miles of trails for hiking, biking and equestrian use. The two-and-a-half mile main trail leads to Lake Marie at the eastern end. There’s also an alternate route along the ridge trail which is a much better workout, but is a more challenging hike. From this trail on a clear day, you can see San Francisco Bay, Mt. Tamalpais and Mt. Diablo. •skylinepark.org It took three attempts over two decades to construct the Oat Hill Mine Road. During the California Gold Rush, Napa’s Oat Hill Mine was one of the leading producer’s of the ore, cinnabar. When processed, cinnabar produces quicksilver, more commonly known as mercury. The mine was constructed in 1876 and operated sporadically until the mid-1980s. The mine was located above the Palisades Mountains to the east of Calistoga and about three miles north of the Aetna Springs Resort. 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. Last year, when the Land Trust of Napa Valley acquired 4,165 acres of land in the Howell Mountains above the Napa Valley, locals wondered when they’d be able to explore the oak-strewn hillsides themselves. Soon enough, it turns out. Starting this spring, Land Trust docents will lead guided 15-mile hikes across the parcel, which contains the DunnGo to www.101things.com/winecountry • Wine Country 65

Back To Nature Wildlake and Duff Ranches, and offers jaw-dropping views of the towns of St. Helena, Calistoga, and beyond. Advance registration is required; visit napalandtrust.org for details. An easy walk from downtown Napa, Oxbow Preserve is located across the river from Oxbow Public Market and Westin Verasa. This 13-acre hidden gem is accessible from McKenzie Drive, off of Silverado Trail just down from the First Street Bridge. The circular main path passes an interpretive plaque that tells the history, geology and animal life that can be found along the river. Watch for improvements to the Preserve, including a footbridge and connecting path to the Napa River Trai. The Oxbow Preserve is open from dawn to dusk. Mount Saint Helena is the highest point in the San Francisco Bay Area watershed, and its East Peak is the high point of Napa County. It is located on the boundaries between Napa, Sonoma, and Lake counties. When you complete the five-mile hike to the top of Mt. St. Helena you 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, Mount Diablo, Mount Tamalpais and the Pacific Ocean. The trailhead is in Robert Louis Stevenson State Park, the place where the famous author of Treasure Island and Kidnapped spent his honeymoon in 1880. Although nothing remains of Stevenson’s cabin, the site is identified on the trail to the summit. A fire road goes to the top, where there are radio Hiking on Mt. St. Helena, photo courtesy exclusivewinevacations.com and TV antennas. While most of the hike is along the fire road, the lowest mile is a hiking trail if you use the hiker’s trailhead. Along the fire road there are numerous rock outcrops popular for technical rock climbing. Directions to trailhead: From downtown Calistoga, at the junction of Highways 128 and 29, head north on the latter road. Highway 29 ascends 8.2 miles to a summit, where you’ll find parking at turnouts on both sides of the highway for Robert Louis Stevenson State Park. The trail departs from the west side of the highway. Hint: The not-very-well-signed state park is easy to miss. If you find yourself rapidly descending on Highway 29, you overshot the summit and the state park. Carefully turn around and return to the summit.Lat/Long: 38.5517°, -122.522°. •parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=25133 In Marin County, favorite hikes include Steep Ravine, Bootjack and Matt Davis Trail. All three of these hikes are inside the Mt. Tamalpais State Park, winding through beautiful Redwoods, unique riparian and crossing beautiful creeks. We love the Steep Ravine to Stinson Beach Trail, which crosses several great waterfalls and yields postcard vistas of the Pacific before descending into the resort community of Stinson Beach. You can take the Matt Davis trail back up to the Pantoll Parking area for a great loop hike. We also enjoy Ocean View Trail offers spectacular the Ocean View Trail from Mountain Home Inn to Muir Woods. Bay views and leads to Muir Woods. vistas are abundant on the trails of the Bay View Shoreline Trails of Salt Point State Park offers 20 miles of hiking trails. China Camp State Park in San Rafael. These are also very popular mountain biking trails. In Novato, trails on Mt. Burdell (the largest open space preserve in Marin County), range from moderate to difficult. One of our favorites is the Bay Area Ridge Trail, a 7.1 mile trail beginning at O’Hair Park and ending at the west entrance of Olompali State Historic Park ( where you can hike to a Miwok Village). The highlight of this trail is the 1,558 ft. peak of Mt. Burdell. In Sonoma County, north of Jenner, Salt Point State Park offers 20 miles of hiking trails and six miles of coast. Hike through forests of redwood, tanoak, pine and fir, with the balance split between grassland meadows and brush. A rare pygmy forest of stunted pine, cypress, and 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.

Take a Self-Guided Tour of 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 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 path climbs onto the banks of a levee and splits at an unsigned junction. Bear right. After descending slightly, bear left and walk along the rocky ledge along the river. Willows block a view to the water, and you must search through the tangle of vegetation on the right for a path to the shoreline. There is no formal bridge, but tree branches facilitate a crossing. 66 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry

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Take a Docent-Led 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 Laguna Wetland Preserve photo by Sharon Wright 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

Tour Quarryhill Botanical Garden

Commune with Nature at Fairfield Osborne or Bouverie Preserve

Hike, Camp and Swim at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

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 photo courtesy Quarryhill Botanical Garden 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. 12841 Sonoma Hwy., Glen Ellen 707.996.3166

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- photo courtesy Bouverie Preserve led, natural history hikes. In small groups, hikers can take one of many trails through mixed evergreen forests, flowercarpeted 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. For information, call 707.938-4554. •egret.org/bouverie.html

Ritchey Creek at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, conveniently located off of Highway 29 between Calistoga and St. Helena, is a great place for hiking, picnicking and camping. The nearly 2,000 acre park has excellent trails along Ritchey Creek and through beautiful redwood groves. It offers 50 camping areas either near redwoods along the creekside, or among the oaks and manzanita on sunny slopes above the creek. Ritchey Canyon Trail runs along Ritchey Creek for 3.9 miles before ending near an old Homestead Site. The trail is level and winds through an abundance of maples and oaks. It is an easy and relaxing hike. History Trail, 1.2 miles one way, cuts south from the park to Bale Grist Mill State Historic Site. The 36-foot wooden water wheel and millstones are operational. For a bit more of a challenge, Coyote Peak, with an elevation of 1170 feet, offers views of the valley and can be accessed from the Coyote Peak Trail. A few loop hikes are possible, and Redwood Trail, which ambles along the creek, plays a part in most of them. Lat/Long: 38.5376 / -122.5788. Day use fees are $8.00 per car. Camping is $35. •parks.ca.gov/?page_id=477 Go to www.101things.com/winecountry • Wine Country 67

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Ride a Zipline in the Redwoods with Sonoma Canopy Tours

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

Camp, Hike and Ride by Horseback at Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa

Skyline Park is an 850-acre wilderness area managed by a non-profit organization formed to protect the area. Situated at the southeast corner of Napa, Skyline Park is home to an abundance of wildlife, including deer and wild turkey. The park features over 25 miles of trails for hiking, biking and equestrian use. The two-and-a-half mile main trail leads to Lake Marie at the eastern end. There’s also an alternate route along the ridge trail which is a much better workout, but is a more challenging hike. From this trail on a clear day, you can see San Francisco Bay, Mt. Tamalpais and Mt. Diablo. Skyline also offers picnic and barbecue areas, an RV park, and tent camping. Daily visitor’s fee is $5.00 per vehicle for hiking and picnicking, $6.00 per vehicle for mountain bikes and horses. RV camping is $25-$27 per site, and tent sites $8.00. 2201 Imola Ave., Napa. 707-252-0481. skylinepark.org. Lat/Long: 38.2780497°/-122.2481671°

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Walk Among the Giants at Muir Woods or Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve

Take a Walking Tour of the Amazing Petrified Forest

Sequoia sempervirens, also known as the towering coastal redwoods, cover the hillsides of the 805-acre Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. With miles of nature trails, visitors can enjoy the forest by foot or horseback. The reserve has a large outdoor amphitheater and numerous picnic facilities. There are no campgrounds in the Reserve, but there are camping facilities at the adjacent Austin Creek State Recreation Area (check for park closures). 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 Muir Woods National Monument is considered by many to be Marin County’s crown jewel. The fern covered coastal redwood forests of Muir Woods attracts over a million visitors per year. Along the many miles of Armstrong Woods, (top) photo by Kevin O’Connor. gentle and winding hiking trails, visitors can see tanoak trees, redwood sorrel, stellar jays, black-tailed deer and banana slugs. Fortunate fall visitors may see a carpet of ladybugs in select areas as the insects come to mate. The main floor of Muir Woods is an easily traversed, handicapaccessible trail, complete with educational markers. Parking is limited at Muir Woods. The best way to get to Muir Woods is to take the Muir Woods Shuttle (Golden Gate Transit Route 66) which departs from the Marin City Transit Hub and Manzanita Park-and-Ride every half-hour each Saturday, Sunday and holiday between Muir Woods, Courtesy National Park Service Memorial Day and Labor Day. Don’t forget your camera! •nps.gov/muwo

Take a guided walking tour of the Petrified Forest’s spectacular upper meadow with Naturalist David Storck. During the 1/2 mile round trip tour, David will explain the volcanic activity and petrification of the forest, a process that occured over three million years ago. 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 .7 mile and is rated moderately difficult. Meadow walk tours are held every Saturday at 11am, weather permitting. Other days and times are available by appointment. Be sure and set some extra time aside to look through the gift shop, where you can purchase fossils, petrified wood samples and crystals. Off Mark West Springs Road between Santa Rosa and Calistoga. 4100 Petrifed Forest Rd, Calistoga. 707.942.6667 •petrifiedforest.org 68 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry

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Most camping opportunities in Napa County are at Lake Berryessa or at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. For more information on Lake Berryessa see the Lake Fun section in this magazine. For information on Bothe-Napa State Park see #6 in this section. 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 •parks.ca.gov/?page_id=451 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

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Back To Nature that can be rented, along with the group campground, for private parties through ReserveAmerica.com. Cloverdale Wine Country KOA Camping Resort is the perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of day to day life. With over 50 award winning wineries within a short drive, it is close enough to enjoy some of the best that wine country has to offer. This beautiful 60 acre park overlooks the magnificent Alexander Valley, and with all the onsite amenities, you may not even want to leave the grounds. For more information, call (800) 368-4558. •winecountrykoa.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.•parks.ca.gov/?page_id=450

64 Feed Hungry Flora at California Carnivores 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-

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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 printing. California Carnivores is 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 70 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry

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Golf the Lush Courses of Wine Country

After wine tasting and sampling California Cuisine, golf is arguably the biggest draw for tourism in Napa Valley. Several private courses offer reciprocal membership opportunities. Public and semi/private courses include: Chardonnay Golf Club is an 18-hole semi-private golf facility located Southeast of the city of Napa in Jameson Canyon. The course meanders through over 150 acres of Chardonnay & Merlot vineyards and features numerous lakes and creek crossings, as well as a wide variety of native trees, shrubs and wildlife. Several areas of the property are designed as wildlife preserves and are dedicated to maintaining wildlife habitat among the vineyards and fairways. Sharing the property with the golfers are several species of birds including hawks, kites, kestrels, hummingbirds, and photo courtesy Chardonnay Golf Club an occasional golden eagle. 2555 Jameson Canyon Rd., American Canyon. 707.257.1900. •chardonnaygolfclub.com. Eagle Vines is a semi-private golf course in Napa Valley. This 18 hole, par 72 golf course is open to the public. Designed in part by the World Golf Hall of Fame golfer Johnny Miller, this Napa golf course is not only challenging, it is beautiful as well. Founded on the belief that nature and golf were meant to co-exist in magnificent harmony, Eagle Vines has made a profound commitment to protecting Eagle Vines Golf Course’s Beautiful Island Green the extraordinary natural environment of the beautiful Napa Valley. Growing cherry trees and a vast array of celebrated oaks stand undisturbed as 18 holes weave amongst them, bringing character to the course. 580 South Kelly Road, American Canyon. 707.257.4470. eaglevinesgolfclub.com Silverado Resort and Spa’s two championship golf courses stand as the hallmark of the Napa Valley Golf experience. Silverado’s two 18-hole, par-72 PGA championship golf courses are as well known as the resort itself. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the North and South courses cover 360 scenic acres of oak shaded fairways and meticulously manicured greens. Redesigned by PGA Hall of Famer Johnny Miller, both courses feature dozens of water crossings, elevation changes and routing through historic oak trees. A stylish 10,000 square foot clubhouse overlooks the putting green and driving range. 1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa. 707.257.0200. silveradoresort.com Windsor Golf Club, a former stop on the PGA Nationwide Tour, represents Wine Country golf at its best. The challenging layout carves through a gently rolling landscape dotted with lakes, a meandering creek and majestic oaks. Windsor Golf Club continues to set the standard for Bay Area golf and is the perfect location for your golf round or annual golf tournament. With a classy lakeside photo courtesy Windsor Golf Club restaurant, breathtaking views, and a never-routine course at moderate prices, this is a club that sets the standard in Bay Area golf. 707.838.7888. •windsorgolf.com

Surrounded by scenic vineyards and open countryside, Petaluma‘s Rooster Run Golf Club offers golfers a true golfing experience. 7,000 yards from the back tees, this par-72 championship layout features four lakes, meandering creeks, and the area’s only island green. 707.778.1211. •roosterrun.com Just off Highway 101 in Petaluma, you’ll discover Adobe Creek, a highly rated championship golf course carefully etched into Sonoma County’s beautiful landscape. This 18-hole links-style course will awaken all of your competitive instincts with long, contoured fairways, bent grass greens and four sets of tees. The course features a few trees and rolling fairways, which are forgiving except for the strategically-placed bunkers. Wind is a factor during the spring and summer months, and it will always come from the west causing most of the holes to be played in a crosswind. Seventy-two bunkers are positioned around the course, along with a stream and water coming into play on six holes. 707.765.3000. •adobecreek.com Northwood Golf Course, in Monte Rio, was originally created for the exclusive Bohemian Club. Designed in 1928 by Alistair MacKenzi, courtesy Northwood who also designed Augusta National and Cypress Golf Course 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 New Links at Bodega Harbour combines breathtaking natural beauty with a recently remodeled Robert Trent Jones II design. Combining spectacular views photo courtesy Links at Bodega Harbour 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

“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 around, with a 19th hole voted the area’s best sports bar.

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State & County Parks / National Forest Campgrounds

INFORMATIONAL NUMBERS Area Code (707) unless otherwise noted. ■ Road Conditions – (800) 427-7623

NATIONAL WILDLIFE AREAS

California Department of Fish and Game , Central Coast Region 7329 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558 | 944-5500 • dfg.ca.gov Laguna Wildlife Area - (East of Sebastopol & West of Santa Rosa) 539 acres. Includes Mark West Creek & vernal pools. Fishing/hunting allowed on water only. Lake Sonoma - Narrow lake surrounded by 8,000 acres of redwoods, firs and oaks, home to bald eagles, egrets, wild pigs, deer and turkey. Hunting by permit only. Petaluma Marsh (Marin & Sonoma Counties) – 3,748 acres of tidal salt marshes and brackish marshes. Accessible by boat only from Petaluma River, San Antonio Creek. Motors permitted. Napa-Sonoma Marshes (Napa, Sonoma & Solano Counties) – 11,892 acres of saltwater ponds, tidal marshes, wetlands. Just north of San Pablo Bay. Many waterfowl species and shorebirds including the California Clapper Rail can be found here. Most of area accessible by boat only. San Pablo Bay (Marin County) – 11,040 acres located in the mud flats and open water of San Pablo Bay. Accessible by boat, motors permitted. Point Reyes National Seashore (Marin County) With 71,028 acres, Point Reyes National Seashore offers visitors over 1000 species of plants and animals to discover.

LAKE SONOMA RECREATION AREA

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 3333 Skaggs Springs Rd., Geyserville CA 95441 433-9483 •spn.usace.army.mil/lakesonoma Over 2,700 surface acres of water for canoes, sailboats, motorboats, fishing and skiing. 40 miles of horse & hiking trails. Developed campgrounds, boat-in campsites, picnic areas, Don Clausen Fish Hatchery.

LAKE BERRYESSA

Field Office and Visitor Center: 5520 Knoxville Road, Napa CA 94558 707/966-2111 • usbr.gov/mp/ccao/berryessa Lake Berryessa is the reservoir for the Solano Project which is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and operated under a cooperative agreement by the Solano County Water Agency/Solano Irrigation District. Nestled between Blue Ridge and Cedar Roughs, east of the Napa Valley, Lake Berryessa offers year-round recreation opportunities.

STATE PARKS (www.parks.ca.gov)

Camping Reservations: 800-444-PARK (7275) (916) 638-5883 • TDD: 800-274-7275, www.reserveamerica.com

SONOMA COUNTY:

Annadel State Park - 6201 Channel Dr., E. of Santa Rosa and S. of Hwy. 12 via Montgomery Dr., 539-3911. Day use only. Picnic areas, restrooms, fishing, trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding; wildflower blooms peak in April/May. •parks.ca.gov/?page_id=480 Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve - 2 mi. N. of Guerneville on Armstrong Woods Rd. Visitor Center, amphitheater, hiking & horseback trails (biking on service roads), small & group picnic areas, restrooms. Day use only. 17020 Armstrong Woods Rd., Guerneville. 707-869-2015 •parks.ca.gov/?page_id=450 Austin Creek State Recreation Area - 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd., Guerneville, adjacent to Armstrong Redwoods, 869-2015. Picnic area, first-come, first-served camping, hiking & horse trails. Developed sites have toilets, water, picnic tables, fire rings. Primitive camps have pit toilets. Access to the park and campground is by way of a steep, winding, 2.5-mile-long, mountain road. Vehicles over 20 ft. long, or with trailers or other towed vehicles are prohibited. • parks.ca.gov/?page_id=452 Fort Ross State Historic Park - Museum and Bookstore, 847-3437. The Fort was established in 1812 (celebrating 200 years) by Russians as an outpost for sea otter hunting and trading base. Fort compound, visitor center and bookstore are open daily and contains reconstructed buildings including a Russian Orthodox chapel, stockade, and Commander’s House. Picnic area, first-come first-served camping. 19005 Hwy. 1, 12 mi. N. of Jenner. 707-847-3286. •parks. ca.gov/?page_id=449 Jack London State Historic Park - 2400 London Ranch Rd., Glen Ellen, 20 minutes N. of Sonoma, 938-5216. 800-acre park contains the cottage residence where writer Jack London lived from 1905 until his death in 1916. Day use only. Museum, hiking, biking & horse trails, picnic areas. • parks.ca.gov/?page_id=478 Open Fri-Mon 10am-5pm. Kruse Rhododendron State Reserve - 5 mi. of hiking trails through quiet forest with a short loop trail that leads through clusters of rhododendrons. Peak bloom in May. No dogs or bikes. 20 mi. N. of Jenner on Hwy. 1 near milepost 43, adjacent to Salt Point State Park, 847-3221. •parks.ca.gov/?page_id=448 Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park - 3325 Adobe Rd., off Hwy. 116 in Petaluma, 762-4871. The park was once the main residence of Rancho Petaluma, the 66,000acre agricultural empire run by General Mariano Vallejo. Visitor center, picnic areas, guided tours. Day use only. Salt Point State Park - on Hwy. 1 N. of Jenner, 847-3221. Salt Point Dive Line, 84772 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry

■ Weather Recording – (831) 656-1725 3222. 20 mi. of hiking trails, over 6 mi. of coastline & beaches, Gerstle Cove Marine Reserve underwater park, visitor center, picnic areas, hiking & horse trails, fishing, skin and SCUBA diving, tidepooling. Campsites have fire rings, tables, food locker, water & restrooms. Some Service Reductions may be in place. Sonoma State Historic Park - 363 3rd Street W., Sonoma. Mission, 938-9560; Vallejo’s home, 938-9559. The park includes the home of General Mariano Vallejo, military barracks, Sonoma Mission, restaurants, shops and a museum. Sonoma Coast State Beaches - between Jenner and Bodega Bay on Hwy. 1, Rangers’ Station is at the N. side of Salmon Creek, off Hwy. 1, 875-3483. The beaches, separated by rock bluffs & headlands, extend 17 mi. from Bodega Head to 4 mi. N. of Jenner. Beachcombers, fishermen, whalewatchers, sunbathers & picnickers can access the beach from more than a dozen points along coast Hwy. 1. Developed, reservable campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, parking, water, toilets, some have showers and sanitation dump station. Non-reservable primitive campsites have fire rings, picnic tables & pit toilets. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park - 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd., Kenwood, 7 mi. E. of Santa Rosa, 833-5712. 25 mi. of hiking & horseback riding trails, a 40-inch telescope at the Ferguson Observatory, wildlife viewing, nature trail.

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Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park - The park is the site of a water-powered grist mill that was built in 1846. See Pioneer Cemetary and hike to Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. Located 3 miles north of St. Helena on Highway 29/128. (707) 942-4575 •parks. ca.gov/?page_id=482 Bothe-Napa Valley State Park - Located 5 miles north of St. Helena and 4 miles south of Calistoga on Hwy 29/128. Daytime visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll in Ritchey Canyon on the Redwood Trail to view the delicate ferns and listen to the water splashing down the rocky creekbed. (707) 942-4575. •parks.ca.gov/?page_id=477 Robert Louis Stevenson State Park - seven miles north of Calistoga on Highway 29. This is the place where the famous author of Treasure Island and Kidnapped spent his honeymoon in 1880. Although nothing remains of Stevenson’s cabin, the site is identified on the trail to the summit. Features rough terrain, with evergreen forests in the canyons on north-facing slopes and chaparral on the south-facing slopes. There is a five-mile hike to the top of Mt. St. Helena from which one can see much of the San Francisco Bay Area. On good days the top of Mt. Shasta can be seen, 192 miles in the distance. (707) 942-4575. •parks.ca.gov/?page_id=472

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Sonoma County Regional Parks Department 2300 County Center Drive Suite 120A, Santa Rosa, California 95403 565-2041 •sonoma-county.org/parks Cloverdale, Healdsburg and Vicinity Cloverdale River Park - 31820 McCray Road, Cloverdale Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach- 13839 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg Sonoma Coast Bird Walk Coastal Access - 355 Hwy. 1, Bodega Bay Doran Park - Doran Park Road, Bodega Bay Gualala Point Regional Park - 42401 Hwy. 1, Sea Ranch Pinnacle Gulch - 20600 Mockingbird, Bodega Harbor Soda Springs Reserve - 24700 Kelly Road, Annapolis Stillwater Cove Regional Park - 22455 Hwy. 1, Jenner Watson School/Wayside Park - 14550 Bodega Hwy., Bodega Westside Park - 2400 Westshore Rd., Bodega Bay Sea Ranch Access Trails (Black Point, Pebble Beach, Shell Beach, Stengel Beach, Walk On Beach) Hwy. 1, Sea Ranch Santa Rosa, Windsor and Vicinity Crane Creek Regional Park - 6107 Pressley Road, Rohnert Park Foothill Regional Park - 3800 Hembree Ln., Windsor Hood Mountain Regional Park - 3000 Los Alamos Road, Santa Rosa Maddux Ranch Park - 4655 Lavelle Road, Santa Rosa Shiloh Regional Park - 5750 Faught Rd., Santa Rosa Spring Lake Park - 5390 Montgomery Dr., Santa Rosa Sebastopol, Forestville and Vicinity Forestville River Access - 10584 River Dr., Forestville Occidental Community Center - 3920 Bohemian Hwy., Occidental Ragle Ranch Regional Park - 500 Ragle Road, Sebastopol Steelhead Beach - 9000 River Road, Forestville Sunset Beach River Park - 11060 River Road, Forestville West County/Joe Rodota Trail - Sebastopol Rd SR to Hwy 116, Sebastopol Petaluma and Vicinity Helen Putnam Regional Park - 411 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma Tolay Lake Regional Park - Lakeville Hwy, Petaluma Sonoma and Vicinity Ernie Smith Community Park – 18776 Gilman Dr., El Verano Kenwood Plaza Park – 200 Warm Springs Rd., Kenwood Larson Park – De Chene Ave., Boyes Hot Springs Maxwell Farms Regional Park – 100 Verano Ave., Sonoma

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Napa County Berryessa Vista Wilderness Park This 224-acre park is accessible only by boat from Lake Berryessa. No potable water or other services are provided. Sweeping views of Lake Berryessa and the surrounding countryside. Skyline Wilderness Park 2201 Imola Ave., Napa • (707) 252-0481 • skylinepark.org Camping, Disc Golf, Hiking, Bicycling, Archery, Picnicking available at this 850-acre Park.

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Howarth Memorial Park Summerfield Rd., Santa Rosa • 707.543.3282 Unique 152-acre community park has miles of hiking, biking and jogging trails; many connect to neighboring Spring Lake County Park and continue into Annadel State Park. The Big K Land Amusement Area features miniature train, carousel, animal barn, pony rides and Playland Store. Fishing, boat rentals and lessons available on Lake Ralphine. Amusement area and boat rentals open seasonally. Lighted tennis courts, softball field, picnic areas and several unique play areas for the children.

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Juilliard Park 227 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa • 543 3737 (reservations) This 9-acre neighborhood park includes restrooms, bocce courts and petanque area. Wedding Grove is a unique wedding site located in Juilliard Park among a beautiful redwood grove in front of the Church of One Tree.

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Luther Burbank Home & Gardens Corner of Santa Rosa Ave. & Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa • 524 5445 http://ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/lbhg/index.asp Former home and working gardens of famous horticulturist Luther Burbank. Open to public daily, free, 8:00 a.m. to dusk. Brochures available on site. Docentled tours given April-October, Tuesday-Sunday, every half hour from 10:00 a.m.3:30 p.m. Tours are $3 and include Burbank Home, Greenhouse and a portion of the gardens. Children 12 and under are free. The Carriage House Museum and Gift Shop open 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (free).

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RV Parks and Campgrounds Sonoma County

Pleasure Cove Resort • 707.966.2172 6100 Hwy. 128, Napa

Bodega Bay RV Park • 707.875.3701 2001 Hwy One, Bodega Bay

Putah Creek Park • 707.966.2116 7600 Knoxville Rd., Napa

Casini Ranch • 800.451.8400 22855 Moscow Rd, Duncans Mills

Lake Berryessa Marina Resort 707.966.2161 • 5880 Knoxville Rd., Napa

Cloverdale KOA • 707.894.3337 1166 Asti Ridge Road, Cloverdale Dutcher Creek RV Park • 707.894.4829 230 Theresa Drive, Cloverdale Gualala River Redwood Park 707.884.3533 46001 Gualala Road, Gualala Hilton Park Campground • 707.887.9206 10750 Wilshire Dr., Forestville Liberty Glen at Lake Sonoma (No Hookups) 707.431.4533 3288 Skaggs Springs Rd,Geyserville River Bend Campground • 707.887.7662 11820 River Road, Forestville

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 Napa County Fairgrounds 707.942.5111 • 1435 Oak Street, Napa Bothe-Napa Valley State Park 707.942.4575 3801 St. Helena Hwy. No., St. Helena Crazy Creek RV Park | 707-987-9293 18896 Grange Road, Middletown

San Francisco North/Petaluma KOA 707.763.1492 20 Rainsville Rd, Petaluma

Marin County

Spring Lake Park Campsite 707.565.2267 5585 Newanga Ave, Santa Rosa

Novato RV Park • 415.897.1271 1530 Armstrong Ave., Novato

Schoolhouse Canyon Campground 707.869.2311 12600 River Road, Guerneville

44300 Kinney Road (P.O. Box 266), Manchester, CA 95459

Napa County

Alexander Valley RV Park 707.431.1453 2411 Alexander Valley Rd, Healdsburg

Wine Country RV Park • 707.795.9333 7450 Cristobal Way, Rohnert Park, CA

Marin Park • 415-461-5199 2140 Redwood Hwy, Greenbrae

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Dog Friendly Places to take your best friend Dog Parks Santa Rosa

Adventure Dog Day Trips:

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Rincon Valley Community Park 5108 Badger Rd. Galvin Park 3330 Yulupa Ave. Doyle Park 700 Doyle Park Dr. Deturk Park 819 Donahue St. Northwest Community Park 2620 W. Steele Ln. Some parks within the City of Santa Rosa may offer off- leash dog run areas during designated times. For more information: 707-543-3292 or www.ci.santa-rosa.ca.us

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Rocky Memorial Dog Park – W. Casa Grande Rd. (Southwest of Lakeville Hwy.) Many other parks throughout Petaluma offer offleash dog run areas during designated times. For more information: 707-778-4380 or www.cityofpetaluma.net

Windsor

Pleasant Oak Park 302 Sugar Maple Ln. For more information: 707-838-1260 or www.ci.windsor.ca.us Badger Park 900 Heron Dr. (off Matheson Dr.) For more information: 707-431-3301 or www.ci.healdsburg.ca.us

Sebastopol

Ragle Ranch Dog Park 500 Ragle Road

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Ernest Holman Memorial Dog Park – First St. West North of Depot Park Next to the Police Station. For more information: 707-938-3332 or www.sonomacity.org

Rohnert Park

Field of Friends 7469 Bernice Ave. Rohnert Bark Dog Park 5010 Roberts Lake Dr. Rohnert Park Animal Shelter 301 Jimmy Rodgers Ln. For more information: 707-588-3456 or www.ci.rohnertpark.ca.us

Healdsburg

Villa Chanticleer Complex 1248 N. Fitch Mountain Rd.

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Canine Commons Dog Park, Dry Creek Rd at Redwood Rd., Napa 707-257-9529 Alston Park Dry Creek Rd. (2 miles west of Highway 29; First St. exit), Napa

Sonoma Coast Dog Friendly Beaches (These beaches can be found along Coastal Highway 1.)

Portuguese Beach Schoolhouse Beach Sea Ranch Trails Stillwater Cove Regional Park Wright’s Beach Black Point Beach Salt Point State Park Doran Beach Dillon Beach

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Doggy Dude Ranch a Day On THe FarM!

Dairydell Canine Doggie Dude ranch is on a real farm with fresh air, room to run and lots of things for your 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 super-social dogs accustomed to daycare environments.

DairyDell Canine Doggy Dude ranch reservations required. www.dairydell.com 707.762.6111 at the corner of adobe road and e. Washington St. • Petaluma, Ca

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Lake Sonoma Hike Choose from 40 miles of trails in the coastal foothills of Northern Califorina whose centerpiece is a beautiful lake. No dogs allowed on the swim beach at Yorty Creek at the north end, but they can swim anywhere else. Leashes required. www.spn.usace.army.mil/lake_sonoma/docs Oat Hill Mine Hike Silverado Trail and Route 29, Calistoga Soak up the gorgeous views of California wine country with your pet on this beautiful hike. Pets allowed off-leash if under voice control. Spring Lake Regional Park 5585 Newanga Ave., Santa Rosa (707)539-8092 This 320-acre park has a 2.3-mile paved loop trail encircling the lake and many more miles of dirt trails. Dogs are welcome on the trails as long as they are on a six-foot or shorter leash and have their rabies certificate with them. There is also a swimming lagoon with sand beach and concession stand. Dogs are not allowed in the swimming area, but can join you in the picnic area just on the other side of the paved path. Be forewarned – they are serious about picking up the poop here. Fines are imposed if you’re caught without a “device” for removing your dog’s waste. Lake Berryessa Hike 5520 Knoxville Rd, Napa • (707) 966-2111 Serene and beautiful, a great reflective hike awaits you and your fourlegged companion. A bit of a drive, but absolutely worth it. Head to Smittle Creek Trail for the best views. http://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/berryessa Blue and Gold Fleet Bay Cruises PIER 39, The Embarcadero at Beach St., San Francisco • (415) 705-8200 Your on-leash pet is welcome to join you on the one-hour Bay Cruise, which takes in gorgeous views of the bridges, piers, and Alcatraz. The Golden Gate Bridge Park Highway 101 and Vista Point Rd., San Francisco This lovely park includes walking access to the Golden Gate Bridge, and your pet is welcome to join you on-leash. Baker Beach Bowley St. and Gibson Rd., San Francisco Located approximately 1 mile south of the Golden Gate Bridge, this beach is a great spot to take your dog for a view of the famous landmark. Dogs are permitted off-leash on Baker Beach north of Lobos Creek, but they must be on a leash south of Lobos Creek. Alston Park Dry Creek Rd, Napa. A local favorite, the park covers 158 acres in the unobstructed rolling hills of northwest Napa, with 30 acres allocated for Dogs. The park boasts three miles of meandering trails that are open to equestrians, mountain bikers, hikers, and well behaved dogs. Redwood Creek, a tributary of the Napa River, forms the park’s western boundary. This hike climbs to the upper area known as Canine Commons, a popular off-leash dog area. The trail circles the oak-dotted grassland through an old plum orchard on the south and wildflower-covered meadows with oak and madrone groves to the north.The hike detours into the shaded canyon by Redwood Creek and leads to picnic areas and overlooks, offering sweeping vistas of the city of Napa and Napa Valley. Take Hwy 29 - Exit Trancas / Redwood Road - Go West on Redwood about 2 miles west of Highway 29 (First St exit). South Area Dogs can run free - North Area Dogs must be on leash.

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Calistoga (Napa County) B Cellars Bennett Lane Cali 351 Carter Cellars Castello di Amorosa Clos Pegase Constant Coquerel Family Wine Estates Dutch Henry Winery Frank Family Vineyards Jax Vineyards Jericho Canyon Vineyard Joseph Cellars Kenefick Ranch Winery Larkmead Vineyards OnThEdge Winery/ Vermeil Wines Paoletti Estates Winery Pheifer Pavitt Wine Reverie on Diamond Mountain Rios Wiine Company Summers Estate Wines Zahtila Vineyards Oakville (Napa County) Miner Family Vineyards Paradigm Winery PlumpJack Winery Turnbull Wine Cellars Pope Valley (Napa County) Pope Valley Winery Rutherford (Napa County) Alpha Omega Clark-Claudon Vineyards Elizabeth Spencer Winery Fleury Estate Winery Frog’s Leap Winery Honig Vineyard and Winery Inglenook Mumm Napa Peju St. Supery Vineyards Sullivan Vineyards & Winery The Terraces Tres Sabores Napa (Napa County) Astrale e Terra Baldacci Family Vineyards Beaucanon Estate Bouchaine Vineyards Bourassa Vineyards Boyd Family Vineyards Ca’ Momi Wines Canard Vineyard Ceja Vineyards Celani Family Vineyards Chateau Potelle Clos Du Val Chimney Rock Winery Cuvaison Estate Wines Darioush Winery Fontanella Family Winery Fortunati Vineyards Havens Winery Hyde de Villaine Ideology Cellars Madonna Estate Monticello Vineyards Napa Smith Winery Pat Land Estate Vineyards Pine Ridge Winery

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For Pet Emergencies Call: Sonoma Humane Society (707) 542-0882 Napa Humane Society (707) 255-8118 Regusci Winery Robert Sinskey Vineyards Signorello Estate Spellbound Spelletich Cellars Stonehedge Winery Trinitas Cellars White Rock Vineyards William Hill Estate Winery St. Helena (Napa County) Behrens Family Winery Benessere Vineyards Burgess Cellars Casa Nuestra Winery & Vineyards Chateau Boswell Clif Family Winery Corison Winery David Fulton Winery D.R. Stephens Estate Eagles Trace Ehlers Estate Freemark Abbey Winery Hall Wines Keenan Winery Long Meadow Ranch Louis M. Martini Winery Marston Family Vineyard Merryvale Vineyards Merus Wines Montemaggiore Provenance Vineyards

Raymond Vineyards Redmon Wine Rombauer Vineyards Sabina Vineyards St. Clement Vineyards Sullivan Vineyards & Winery Tamber Bey Titus Vineyards Tudal Winery Viader Vineyards & Winery V. Sattui Vineyards Whitehall Lane Yountville (Napa County) Cornerstone Cellars Domaine Chandon Girard Winery Hill Family Estate hope & grace Winery Hopper Creek Jessup Cellars Page Wine Cellars

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Meet, Retreat & Say "I Do" in Wine Country

Plan a Meeting or Retreat in Wine Country

Corporate Retreats can be a great place to escape the demands of everyday work life, get to know your colleages, participate in teambuilding and do some planning in a stress-free environment. In Wine Country, venues for Corporte Retreats are far too numerous to mention in any comprehensive fashion... but here are a few. For more comprehensive descriptions, and periodic incentive packages, go to sonomacounty.com and legendarynapavalley.com. Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel & Spa (Sonoma County) If you are looking for a larger meeting space set in a AAA Four Diamond property, Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel & Spa is an excellent choice. Just across from Historic Railroad Square, and a short walk to Santa Rosa Plaza, there are myriad shops, restaurants and cultural attractions nearby. Their central location is also a short drive to over 200 Sonoma County wineries, the coast and Santa Rosa’s Airport. Meeting space is practically unlimited with 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, including their recently renovated ballrooms, executive board room and garden courtyards. Amenities also include a steam room and fitness center. 170 Railroad St., Santa Rosa. 707.284.1234. •vineyardcreek.hyatt.com Napa Valley Marriott (Napa Valley) The Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa provides an ideal location for

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intimate Napa Valley meetings, events, and corporate retreats. Surrounded by the natural beauty of California’s most renowned Wine Region, business functions hosted here benefit not only from a central location, but also from well-equipped meeting rooms, flexible floor plans, and excellent event services. The flexible facilities can accommodate Napa meetings from 15 to 800 guests. 3425 Solano Avenue, Napa. 707.253.8600 •napavalleymarriott.com Vintners Inn (Sonoma County) For the medium size group in a luxurious setting, Vintners Inn by Ferrari Carano is ideal. Their outdoor Vineyard Pavilion offers views of their 92-acre vineyard. The beautifully landscaped grounds are accented by courtyards and fountains, an outdoor hot tub and bocce court. Award winning John Ash & Company restaurant is on-site. Choose private meeting rooms or the larger Event Center. Close to wineries, golf and highway access. 4350 Barnes Rd, Santa Rosa. 707.575.7350 •vintnersinn.com

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Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds (Sonoma County) Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds is a non-profit retreat and conference center located in a beautiful, old-growth California Redwood forest in Occidental. Since 1946, they’ve provided tens of thousands with outstanding hospitality, exciting recreational activities and accommodations suited to most every budget. They offer team building programs which utilize their 800 foot long zipline. The unique course features sky bridges high above forest views and deep ravines. Whether you are planning an event for a small group or a large group, Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds’ staff is prepared to provide “Service as Tall as Our Trees.” Just minutes from wine tasting and the coast. 6250 Bohemian Highway, Occidental. 707.874.3507. •allianceredwoods.com

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Meet & Retreat & Say "I Do" in Wine Country Spirit Rock (West Marin County) Set on 420 acres of beautiful land in the San Geronimo Valley of West Marin County, Spirit Rock provides an ideal natural setting for reflection and contemplative practice. The center hosts a full program of ongoing meditation classes, daylong programs and special events/benefit workshops, as well as residential meditation retreats. It follows the Insight Meditation (Vipassana) tradition from the Forest Monasteries of Thailand, but welcomes people of all backgrounds. For more information about Spirit Rock, visit their website and be sure to check the Calendar section for upcoming events. 5000 Sir Francis Drake, Woodacre. 415.488.4164. •spiritrock.org Ratna Ling (Sonoma Coast) If you enjoy the peace and tranquility of nature but also value the luxury of first class accommodations, Ratna Ling is sure to be your destination. Are you looking for a unique and serene place to host a group event or retreat? The beauty of Ratna Ling is evident in its architecture and the

intention of holistic healing, harmonious living and human compassion is what is felt in the hearts of its visitors. Ratna Ling has been created with this love and holds the vision of thriving as a center for spiritual discovery. The center is breathtaking with Retreat to Ratna Ling on the Sonoma Coast exquisitely cared for land including a natural rain water reservoir and organic garden. Enjoy quiet contemplation amongst the grand Redwoods or feel invigorated by the nearby ocean and expansive views. Ratna Ling offers delicious vegetarian meals and wonderful private cottages. Just 2.5 hours North of San Francisco, this treasure is located at 35755 Hauser Bridge Rd. Cazadero. Call or check their website for package deals. 510.809.4987 or 510.809.4995 •ratnaling.org

Staying at the Best Western in Napa is more rewarding than ever. Just awarded Best Western Internationals highest honor, “The Chairman’s Award”, for outstanding quality, service and design. Whether your travels bring you to Napa for a weekend get-away, extended tasting tour, business, family vacation, wedding or event, BEST WESTERN PLUS Inn at the Vines is ready to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay.

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Highly acclaimed Meadowood offers a 3 Star Michelin rated restaurant, lush golf course and every amenity your meeting, wedding or social gathering could demand.

Doubletree Hotel Sonoma Wine Country (Sonoma County) With over 18,000 square feet of indoor space, from a large ballroom and foyer to a wine themed board room (13 meting rooms), Doubletree Hotel is perfect for a retreat conference or catered event. Their 32,000 square feet of outdoor space adds options for team building, dining al fresco and activities. Surrounded by two 18-hole golf courses, this Tuscan-style hotel boasts 245 spacious guest rooms, an elegant selection of suites and an on-site restaurant. Centrally located in Rohnert Park, just off of Highway 101, they are minutes away from wineries, shopping and family fun activities. One DoubleTree Drive, Rohnert Park. 707.584.5466. •doubletreesonomahotel.com Sheraton Sonoma County overlooks the Petaluma Marina, and features Destination Spa & Bodyworks and Tolay Restaurant on-site. The property is adjacent to the tranquil wetlands and walking trails of Shollenberger Park, and is in driving distance to over 300 wineries in Napa and Sonoma County. With over 15,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, they can accommodate most any conference, retreat or special event. 745 Baywood Drive, Petaluma. 707.283.2888. sheratonsonoma.com

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Meet & Retreat & Say "I Do" in Wine Country Cornerstone’s Garden Barn

A favorite choice for discerning brides, their 1800 s.f. Garden Barn is situated at the center of the gardens, surrounded by a large expanse of lawn. With a nod to the pastoral surroundings, the barn features large double sliding doors that open on all sides, offering a panoramic view of the gallery style gardens as well as the surrounding hills. The starry night skies add additional romance to any wedding reception. 23570 Arnold Dr. Sonoma, CA 95476 707.933.3010 •cornerstonegardens.com

Cline Cellars

Thousands of rose bushes line the entrance to an authentic 1850s farmhouse with a wide wraparound veranda. Expansive lawns contain rockwalled fresh water koi ponds. Walk over an arched stone bridge spanning a stream, and find yourself on a shady flagstone patio rimmed by a lotus pond with a stone fountain. The true-to-period reconstructed Adobe Mission is a charming nod to this site’s history—it’s where the original Mission San Francisco Solano was founded in 1823. Ceremonies are held in the Adobe Mission, on the Adobe’s flagstone patio, or the Great Lawn bordered by ponds and mature willow trees, offering a 40’x40’ festival tent to create an intimate environment for dining and dancing. Relaxed and serene with vintage ambiance. 707.940.4001 24737 Arnold Dr. (Hwy 121), Sonoma. •clinecellars.com

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Say “I Do” in Wine Country

Whether it’s the amazing sunshine, the stunning views, the world renowned grapes and cuisine or the thought of a fabulous annual anniversary getaway in the Wine Country, know that you can’t go wrong with deciding to get married in Wine Country paradise. You can choose from romantic vineyard settings, majestic hilltops overlooking the valley, or gorgeous coastal beauty. With a bit of creativity and planning, you can take advantage of everything Wine Country has to offer to create an amazingly beautiful wedding event.

Sonoma County Ramekins

A magnificent courtyard is yours for the day, enclosed in a lovely, European-inspired stone wall drenched with hanging, flowering plants. It’s lovely and well-appointed, with an expansive outdoor bar, wood-burning oven, fire place and many intimate seating areas. A full ballroom with a fire place, full bar and dance floor will bring your special day indoors.There are gourmet menus from which to choos, and a full-service staff and luxurious rooms for you and your wedding party. You can even “Plant Your Own Wedding”where you both can plant the very vegetables at our private 5th Street Farm that will be served at your wedding reception. 707.933-0450. 450 West Spain St., Sonoma. •ramekins.com

Beltane Ranch

Beltane remains one of the most beautiful old ranch houses in California. Owned by the same family since the 1930s, and surrounded by 1,000 acres of open-space preserve, the ranch’s 100 acres are the place to hold a true Sonoma country wedding. Nestled beneath venerable oaks atop a gentle slope, the narrow entrance is flanked by old trees, vineyards, grassy fields and beautiful hand-built stonewalls. A still-working ranch that raises cattle and grows grapes and olives, Beltane evokes “Old Sonoma”.Everything here, site and surroundings, blends seamlessly to create a perfect pastoral venue. 707.833.4233 11775 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen •beltaneranch.com

Annapolis Winery

Picture your wedding taking place in the one of the most romantic settings nature has to offer, as elegant or as casual as you wish. With breathtaking panoramic views, you and your guests will feel they’re on the top of the world here, as you and your guests dance the night away under the stars. Annapolis can accomodate up to 200 guests, offering a full kitchen, seasoned staff and award winning Annapolis wines. 707.886.5460 26055 Soda Springs Rd., Annapolis •annapoliswinery.com

Auberge Du Soleil

This venue offers Napa Valley’s most panoramic-view destination for wedding ceremonies and receptions from 2 to 12 guests. Terraced on a hillside overlooking the valley vineyards,the ceremony deck is a unique location to exchange vows amidst the vineyards, hillsides and mountains of Napa Valley. Guests will enjoy a fabulous wedding feast prepared by their acclaimed, Michelin-starred culinary team. 180 Rutherford Hill Rd., Rutherford. 707.963.1211 •aubergedusoleil.com.

Charles Krug Winery

Charles Krug Winery is one of the rare wineries in Napa Valley permitted to host weddings on winery property. In a natural setting in the heart of the Valley’s first winery, our restored 1881 Carriage House offers an exquisite Great Room, and an expansive, park-like lawn wrapped in vineyards. Couples may marry on the lawn near the small redwood grove backed by estate vineyards or at the cherub fountain and Carriage House. The Great Lawn accommodates up to 700 guests. 2800 Main St., St. Helena 707.967-2200. •charleskrug.com

Hans Faden

Their indoor facilities boast a stunning grand room with a baby grand piano and panoramic views of the surrounding ponds and gardens and can seat up to 120 guests. From the grand room, guests enter the oneof-a-kind volcanic ash cave for an unforgettable intimate wedding ceremony. Brides and their attendants will also enjoy the luxury of our secluded bridal changing suite. The indoor facility also has a separate food preparation room for caterers. 5300 Mountain Home Ranch Rd., Calistoga 707.942.6760. •hansfahden.com

Meadowood Napa Valley

The tree-lined entrance and their superbly designed buildings are reminiscent of New England during the early 1900s, with white balconies, gabled roofs and gray clapboard siding. The property is secluded on 250 acres of densely wooded Napa Valley countryside. The sprawling, multitiered clubhouse accommodates 100. It’s set high, overlooking lush green fairways and manicured lawns.The large Vintners’ Room seats 120 guests indoors, and with the lawn area, up to 250 seated guests. 900 Meadowood Lane, St. Helena. 707.967.1223 •meadowood.com

V. Sattui

Founded in 1885, this winery is in a massive vine-covered stone building. The landscape offers a backdrop of magnificent hillsides covered with chaparral and live oaks; acres of lush, green lawns; and row upon row of grapevines. Evening ceremonies in the courtyard are magical, with luminarias flickering along the aisle and twinkle lights illuminating the balconies. Say “I do” under the ivy-covered tower that overlooks an expanse of emerald lawn bordered by colorful flowerbeds, with magnificent vistas of the Napa Valley in the distance. 707.286.7273 1111 White Lane, St. Helena. •vsattui.com Go to www.101things.com/winecountry • Wine Country 79

Relax & Rejuvenate

Experience an Enzyme Bath at Osmosis

Treat Yourself to a Spa Package at Sonoma Coast Villa

Treat yourself to a rejuvenating Japanese Cedar Enzyme Bath, a facial, massage and the ultimate meditation experience at Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary in Freestone. Near Northern California’s Sonoma Coast, wine country and redwoods, Osmosis is a beautiful Japanese-style day spa and sanctuary surrounded by bonsai and bamboo gardens. Their very unique enzyme bath is composed of aromatic cedar powder, rice bran and a mixture of enzymes imported from Japan. Mixed together, the ingredients begin to ferment. Guests are gently covered with the moist, slightly granular mixture up to their chins and the heat generated by the fermentation process warms and relaxes the body. The enzymes and oils suffuse the skin with soft, healing qualities. While guests lie in the enzyme mixture in large redwood tubs… shoji screens are pulled aside to reveal a landscape that evokes the zenlike countryside of Kyoto. Osmosis has been lauded for its physical beauty, meditative atmosphere and healing influences on body, photo courtesy Osmosis Day Spa mind and soul. Claims made by those who have received the treatment range from better digestion to the disappearance of minor aches and pains. Others claim profound emotional bliss. All agree the enzyme bath can leave virtually anyone calmer yet subtly energized. Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary is open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is a short half-hour drive from Santa Rosa on Bodega Highway and located at 209 Bohemian Highway in Freestone. For more information and detailed directions call (707) 823-8231. •osmosis.com

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 d a y s P a & Reflexology. You will also be treaetd to a Bodega Bay Naturals Gift Basket s a n C t U a r y upon arrival. When you depart, along with memories of the stay, you will take with you 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 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 photo courtesy Dr. Wilkinson’s Hot Springs Resort 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 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 photo courtesy Spa Solage 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 alternative 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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Historical Sites & Museums

Explore Local History at a Museum

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 See Sam Brannan’s Cottage at Sharpstein Musuem 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 Sonoma County Museum present “Enrique Chagoya: Death and Taxes in 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, cosFantasylandia” tumes 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

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See the Bale Grist Mill

See Where Hitchcock Filmed “The Birds”

You can either park at the Grist Mill or hike to the Mill from Bothe-Napa 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=482

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 Go to www.101things.com/winecountry • Wine Country 83

Historical Sites and Museums 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 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 St. Theresa of Avilla, as seen in in Bodega Bay receives thousands of Hitchcock fans every year, looking for a glimpse of scenery from the Hitchcock’s “The Birds” film. •bodegabay.com

See 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 327A Healdsburg Avenue in Healdsburg. For more information, call the museum at (707) 431-2500. •handfanmuseum.com

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Climb into the Cockpit at the Pacific Coast Air Museum

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. In nearly 20 years of operation the museum has acquired more than two dozen historical aircraft, many of which have significant military service. The museum engages in a variety of community outreach programs including monthly open cockpit Climb Aboards, educational programs and the annual Wings Over Wine Country Air Show. Each year tens of thousands of Sonoma County residents are touched photo courtesy Pacific Coast Air Museum by the Pacific Coast Air Museum’s efforts to keep aviation history alive. 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. 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. Enjoy the spectacular Wings Over Wine Country Air Show in August. Join the more than 20,000 air show enthusiasts who come to see military jet demonstrations from the Air Force and Navy, exciting aerobatic performers, warbird flights, simulated CDF fire drops, Sonoma County Sheriff helicopter rescue and dozens of decommissioned aircraft on display. In December bring your children or grandchildren to meet Santa who flies in by helicopter. Or just have a relaxing picnic lunch on our east patio facing the rows of aircraft on display. The museum always encourages volunteers to be a docent or to restore an historic aircraft. For more information call (707) 575-7900 •pacificcoastairmuseum.org

Tour California’s Last Mission

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 Tour Mission San Francisco Solano, to California 121 and then to California 12 at Schellville. Follow 12 into Sonoma (about 16 miles total). In established in 1823 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 84 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry

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Visit Jack London’s Home

See a Botanist’s Delight at Luther Burbank Home and Gardens

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 See where author Jack London dedicated to London, which is housed in “The House of Happy Walls.” The original silo, barns, stawrote many of his later novels. bles 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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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

Visit Fort Ross and Celebrate their 200th Anniversary

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. Throughout 2012, the Fort Ross Bicentennial Committee will be presenting events to commemmorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of the settlement. Highlighting the events is the annual Cultural Heritage Day, which is expanded this year into a two day event July 28-29. Tall ships from locations along the Pacific Coast and from Russia are expected to come together at Fort Ross and be joined by baidarkas (kayaks) and baidaras along with Native Alaskans, Spanish, and Native Kashaya. For more information and a complete schedule of events go to fortross2012.org. 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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Take a History-Rich Walking Tour

At Time Travelers Tours, you will discover what life was like in early Santa Rosa and the heyday of the train. A great rush of industrious Italians came to build new lives in a land of opportunity. Hardworking folks worked in the Cannery or in local businesses. Kids also toiled but played hard too. Prohibition played a major role - you’ll hear about speakeasies, bootlegging and even a gangster or two. Tour guide Allen Thomas has compiled local lore and history from many sources including written histories and interviews. A devotee to Santa Rosa’s past and present; Allen will weave stories of yesteryear and also share local spots for wine, cuisine and shopping. Your tour will be educational, fun and entertaining. Great for small groups, large groups and any age. Dog Friendly tours are offered. End the tour with an espresso or glass of wine. 707-578-0807. •timetravelerstours.com

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Go River Fishing

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 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 Tim McDaniel’s caught this 45lb Sturgeon was caught round in the river, but January through March is the best time. Fish grass, mud and ghost shrimp in the Napa River on a light-action Ugly Stik and small spinning reel spooled with 10lb line. on big outgoing tides. A small run of hatchery steelhead moves up the river in the winter, while stray chinook salmon Photo courtesy sportfishworld.com from other systems are occasionally caught in the Fall. •fishsniffer.com •gofishn.com When fishing the Russian River, according to King’s Sport & Tackle, the most challenging fishing starts in fall. Small Stealhead (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 Stealhead 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 Serving the Russian River fishing you must release it sportsmen for over 50 years. immediately. At times, fishing is very good but often Camping supplies challenging as we wait for Ugg boots, Muck boots, Full line the rains to ease and the of fresh rain gear, wool socks, long water to clear. In April and May another and salt underwear, kids rainboots, anadromous (anadromous heavy jackets water fishes are those that spend all or part of their adult tackle, life in salt water and return specializing in steelhead to freshwater streams and Russian River Steelhead, caught near Guernevile. Photo courtesy King’s Sport. gear for spin, casting, rivers to spawn) fish puts in an appearance – the small and fly fishing. We have but mighty Shad. What fighters these fish are! Mostly taken on flies and fishing licenses, too. Steelhead Trips on Drift Boat feathered lures, these fish provide a lot of entertainment as well as refinRussian River: $200 per person ing the fly fisherman’s skill in using sinking shooting heads with wet flies. Gualala: $225 per person Summer brings warmer water and the bite turns on for Small and ention this ad for 2 person minimum 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 Fly Fishing or Spin Fishing river year-round. Check the Fish and Game Regulations for specific rules, Walk-In Guide, no boat drifting $175 per person (up to 4 people) hook sizes, bag limits, and size of fish. All tributaries are closed to fishishing ods + $75 per additional person. ing. These are spawning streams and we need to protect our native fish. Call for special arrangements The Sonoma Coast with its miles of shoreline provides great rock eels and ackle for larger parties. and surf fishing, along with world class abalone diving. Check Fish and Game regulations for specific rules, hook sizes, and bag limits. For fish(707) 869-2156 or kingsrussianriver.com ing information, guide services, regulations books, and licenses contact 16258 Main St., Guerneville King’s Sport & Tackle in Guerneville 707-869-2156 •kingsrussianriver.com

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Kayak or Canoe the Russian River with King’s Sports in Guerneville

King’s Sport has been serving the Russian River sportsment for over 50 years. With King’s you can choose an 8-mile trip from Forestville to Guerneville, approximately 3.5 to 4 hours; the less traveled Guerneville to Monte Rio, 2.5 to 3 hours paddling time; or choose the Jenner Estuary and paddle around for as long as you like. King’s also offers a two-day trip that starts in Guerneville and ends at Jenner (the Pacific Ocean), stopping for the night at Casini photo courtesy King’s Sport Ranch Campground. All King’s kayaks and canoes are top of the line, with seat backs for comfort. Staying at a Vacation Rental with river access? King’s will bring you a kayak for as long as you want it. Call ahead if you would like to book a Guided Tour, packed with great historical information. At their store on Main Street in Guerneville, you can find all the beach, camping and fishing gear you need. 16258 Main St., Guerneville. 707-869-2156. •kingsrussianriver.com

Kayak with Napa Valley Adventure Tours

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 memophoto courtesy Napa Valley Adventure Tours rable 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 a 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. All Napa Valley Adventure tours include a choice of gourmet lunches. Call ahead and let them know which selection you would prefer. 707-259-1833. 816 Third St., Napa. •napavalleyadventuretours.com Go to www.101things.com/winecountry • Wine Country 87

River Adventures

Challenge Yourself on a Self-Guided Kayak Trip with River’s Edge

Winding through the remote Alexander Valley to Healdsburg, the Upper Russian River offers a variety of conditions to accommodate casual paddlers as well as the more adventurous. River’s Edge Kayak & Canoe Trips’ full service operation provides outfitting and logistics for outdoor enthusiasts. Choose from 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 photo courtesy River’s Edge take a less challenging cruise on the 2-3 hour run. River’s Edge prides itself on their refreshing approach to customer service. The friendly staff will be there to assist you with everything from parking to packing. No charge for ziplocks, net bags, dry bags, tie downs and a FREE ice cream for everyone upon return. Call 707-433-7247 to book your adventure…and bring your camera! •riversedgekayakandcanoe.com

Take a Guided Riverboat Cruise on the Napa River

Hop aboard Napa 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 Eine 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 at 3 and 6pm and run $50 per adult, $25 per child. Custom Dinner Cruises and Charters are also available. The boat sets 11 peop 707-259-1833. •napariveradventures.com

Canoe Down the Beautiful Russian River with Burke’s Canoe Trips

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, Burkes operates from May through October. •burkescanoetrips.com

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Camp, Hike, Picnic or Boat on Lake Berryessa

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. Sorry, no glass or dogs allowed 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. See more in our Family Fun Section, page 20. 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 water-scooter 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. For a low-commitment introduction, try the mile-long Woodland Ridge Trail near the visitor center, where you can get an interpretive leaflet for the loop as well as a trail map for the entire park. 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. Hikers looking for more remote country might try Rancheria Creek Trail, at the west end of the lake’s Warm Springs arm. From the marina exit on Stewarts Point Road, drive west 10 miles to cross a low concrete bridge; continue 1 mile, then turn sharply right on an unmarked (but paved) road that twists about 3 miles downhill through private ranch land to dead-end at the park’s boundary. Walk toward the lake to pick up the trail, then wander in either direction. •http://www.parks.sonoma.net/laktrls.html

The largest lake in Napa County with over 20,000 acres, this reservoir 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 mlles 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 waer tempertures reach 75

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Lake Fun 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 are ideal beginner fish, exist in high abundance and are easily caught in nearly any shallow cove, weed bed, or dock area. They generally live in small schools, and feed on native flies and small minnows. Bluegill are best caught with a bobber and a small hook holding a piece of nightcrawler or minnow. Although they are most prevalent during the warm summer months, they can be found year-round in most shallow areas Fishing the shoreline at Lake Berryessa. Photos courtesy usbr.gov (less than 6 feet). Crappie run in schools, making large crappie catches relatively common. Crappie are best caught in the spring, under coverings such as a dock, vegetation, or a fallen tree. For the best luck, try using a red and white mini-jig or a bobber with a minnow to lure these elusive fish. Trout and Salmon, while traditionally regarded as cold water fish, are inhabitants of the deep, open waters of Lake Berryessa, and can often reach “trophy” sizes of more than 10 pounds (the average size is 2-4 pounds). Best caught by trolling. During the spring, trout and salmon swim at depths around 15-20 feet. In the summer they are generally found below 40 feet. Another method used to catch trout or salmon is to drift a minnow, nightcrawler, or salmon eggs in open water using a bobber. Shore fishing has proven less successful for these fish, but it is possible during the spring when the water temperatures are still cool. Fly fishing is rarely practiced at Lake Berryessa, but it is possible in Upper Putah Creek, and is extremely popular below the dam in Lower Putah Creek. Rainbow trout are the most common trout species; however brown trout and brook trout also exist. Landlocked steelhead are native to the region, and spawn in Upper Putah Creek during the spring months. All other trout are stocked annually. Several other types of salmon also exist in the lake: chinook salmon and kokanee which were recently introduced near Markley Cove. Many anglers consider Bass to be the ultimate game fish of Lake Berryessa. The largemouth (15 - 20 inches) is slightly larger than the smallmouth (12-18 inches), and both fish spawn in the spring, when they can be found feeding in shallow areas for most of the day. In the summer, bass generally spend their days and nights resting in deeper water, but they move to shallow warm water to feed in the morning and evening. “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.” Catfish, the bottom feeders of Lake Berryessa, are abundant and easily caught in nearly every part of the lake. The channel and bullhead catfish are the most common species, although the white catfish also exists. Dead organic matter is the normal diet of catfish. The average size for these fish is 2-4 pounds, however they can grow enormous in the deeper parts of the lake, often exceeding 20 pounds. The one tried and true method which nearly all anglers use to catch catfish is to simply sink natural bait to the bottom of the lake, keep the line taught, and wait for a bite. The baits most widely used include nightcrawlers, chicken livers, clams, hot dogs, or anything Lake Berryessa offers numerous recreational opportunities with a strong odor. The Monticello Dam area at the southeast corner of the lake is one of the best local birding areas. The best time to visit for the best birding opportunities is in the early spring and late fall during migration and nesting seasons. The grassy hills dotted with oak and manzanita provide excellent opportunities to view eagles, hawks, songbirds, wild turkeys, and deer. Shoreline viewing opportunities may include Canadian geese, pelicans, great blue herons, western grebes, wood ducks, snow geese, and common loons. 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, black-tailed 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.” •fishsniffer.com • gameandfishmag.com • lakeberryessashores.com

Fish, Swim or Float on Clear Lake

Just north of Napa County and east of Mendocino, Clear Lake is California’s largest freshwater lake, and one of the most ancient lakes on the North American continent — possibly the world — with lakes existing at the site of Clear Lake for approximately 2.5 million years. Known as the “Bass Capital of the West”, Clear Lake boasts more than 100 miles of shoreline, an average depth of 28 feet and constant water renewal due to tectonic plate activity below the lake bottom, geothermal hot springs and nutrient rich waters. ESPN recently ranked Clear Lake as the #2 bass fishing destination in the world. Also in abundance, anglers will find perch, channel and white catfish, brown bullheads, bluegill and carp. Fish on your own or opt for guided fishing tours and lessons. Sailboats, jets skis, canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, and power boats are available to rent. Nine free public boat launches are open year-round. Watch professional water skiers and wakeboarders who come from all over the world, including Australia, to practice Clear Lake with Mt. Konocti in background and compete on Clear Lake. Hiking enthusiasts can now hike to the top of Lake County’s iconic Mount Konocti and enjoy stunning panoramic views high above Clear Lake and the area’s beautiful vineyards and orchards. With the cleanest air in the state, views are breathtaking and include Mount Saint Helena and the Mayacamas to the south, Pinnacle Rock and the remote Snow Mountain region to the north, the Sutter Buttes and, on particularly clear days even as far as Mount Lassen to the east. For more information and to download a trail map, visit: konoctitrails.com/ trails-information/mt-konocti-regional-park. •lakecounty.com 90 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry

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Take a Hike on the Coast

Sonoma Coast hiking options are diverse and plentiful, from sand dunes to peaks with trails offering vistas as far away as the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge. Sonoma Coast State Park There are three areas of the park that offer hiking opportunities. Most of the hikes along the headlands are not that strenuous as you are walking across fairly flat ground that is essentially an open prairie. South Sonoma Coast Bodega Head has a relatively short hiking trail that goes around the headlands. This trail has spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, Bodega Harbor, 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 you can walk along the headlands and on the beach. (On clear nights, Bodega Head is an excellent place for star gazing!) Sonoma Coast Trail is a pretty bluff-top route that connects to some wonderful secret beaches. During spring, wildflowers brighten the bluff: blue lupine, Indian paintbrush and sea sage. Goat Rock Beach, near Sonoma Coast Trail begins on the bluffs above Blind Bodega Bay Beach, but the walker can also begin at Goat Rock, located a half mile north of the trailhead. The rock is connected to the mainland by a causeway. During the 1920s, Goat Rock was quarried, and used to build a jetty at 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 Klamut Trailhead. Photo by Sarah Amador-Rusnak 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 distance. After crossing another ravine, the path reaches the Shell Beach parking area. A short trail descends the bluffs to Shell Beach. Another trail extends northwest, crosses the highway, and reaches redwood-shaded Pomo Canyon. Picnic tables and walk-in (environmental) campsites are located near the creek. Sonoma Coast Trail continues south, detouring inland around a private home, then doubling back seaward. The trail plunges into Furlong Gulch, then switchbacks back up to the bluffs. You can follow the trail or the beach to Wright’s Beach Campground. Further north in Sonoma Coast State Park are two other trails. The Kortum Trail extends from Blind Beach to Wright’s Beach. Access (parking) is midway along the trail at Shell Beach at Wright’s Beach. The trail travels along headlands and down to a few beaches. You can also travel inland from Shell Beach by taking the Pomo Canyon Trail. It begins at Route 1, just across the pull-off entrance to Shell Beach and ends at Pomo Canyon Environmental Camp. Another trail of note is at the northern edge of the park. Vista Point is a short loop trail that goes to breathtaking Vista Point. There is a parking lot and picnic tables at the trailhead. Sonoma Coast Beaches: Miles of sandy beaches, rugged headlands with spectacular vistas, and a rocky coast with secret coves and arches carved by the sea and wind make this area popular for Sonoma hiking. Sonoma Coast State Beach is not one beach, but many. You could easily overlook them, because most aren’t visible from Highway 1. The beaches are tucked away in rocky coves, and hidden by tall bluffs. Go to www.101things.com/winecountry • Wine Country 91

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Check Out the Coastal Parks and Ocean Beaches

With all the wonderful places and attractions Napa Valley has to offer, alas, there is no coastal access. Fortunately, the Pacific Ocean is just a short drive away, and the beauty that is the coast is well worth the drive. Bodega Bay, 52 miles from Napa and the site of Hitchcock’s classic, “The Birds”, is also a great place to fly a kite on the beach, discover entire ecosystems in the tidepools, go whale watching and sample local seafood at a waterside restaurant. •bodegabayca.org Doran Beach in Bodega Bay is considered Continue up the coast another half hour to the Fort Ross State Historic Park to see how members the safest Sonoma Coast beach for kids 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. (707) 847-3286. •parks.ca.gov/?page_id=449 Point Reyes, just 52 miles from Napa, is right on Tomales Bay. Here you will find kayaking, hiking, biking and some of the best oysters in the world. A bit farther south, Stinson Beach is a wonderful seaside playground, with surfing, swimming and great tidepools. • pointreyes.org

Sunbathe, ﬁsh, search the sand for buried treasures, surf, picnic and swim on this beautiful beach. There are also hiking and horseback riding trails to be explored.

If you are looking for a day out on the ocean there are boat ramps along the beach. At the right time of year, you may spot migrating gray whales offshore (see Whale Watching #101). There are also plenty of campsites available in the area to pitch a tent or park an RV. The cool ocean breezes and fantastic scenery make the Sonoma Coast State Beach the perfect place for a day or two of relaxation. The beach is accessible from over a dozen points along Hwy 1 between Jenner and Bodega Bay. For more information or to make campsite reservations, call (707) 875-3483. See unique sandstone formations at Your next stop The beaches in Sonoma County are rugged and not Salt Point State Park meant for swimming. The water is cold and rough, and the winds are strong. Plan on beach exploration- not sunning and water play, although some days will offer Overlooking plenty of sun. Crescent City Harbor Walking distance to Salt Point State Park encompasses 6,000 acres of open grasslands, forested hills, pristine prairies and Beaches, Boat Docks pygmy forests, as well as a rugged coastline and an underwater park. The site was once a sandstone rock quarry & Restaurants used to build San Francisco’s streets and buildings in the mid-1800s. Today, Salt Point State Park boasts over ✩ Marina View Rooms 20 miles of hiking trails, six miles of coastline and an underwater park. ✩ Free High-Speed Internet in All Rooms Bike, trails, RV facilities, skin and scuba diving, horseback riding, fishing, a variety of camping options ✩ Guest Laundry and educational programs are available at this phenomenal site. Salt Point State Park is located on Hwy 1, ✩ Free SuperStart Breakfast 90 miles north of San Francisco, or about 20 miles north of Jenner. At the time of this printing, Fisk Mill and ✩ AAA/AARP/Senior Discounts Stump Beach Day Use areas are closed. Check website for updates. For more information, call 707.847.3221. 685 Hwy 101 South •parks.ca.gov/?page_id=453 Crescent City CA Our favorite beach for Family Picnics or Camping: Doran Regional Park. Situated between Bodega Harbor www.visitdelnorte.com/super8 and the ocean, Doran Park is a great place for family picnics, sand castle-building, kite-flying or beach comb707-464-4111 800-800-8000

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Coastal Adventures ing. You’ll find calmer water on the harbor side and it is one of the few safe places for swimming. The rock jetty near the harbor mouth is a good spot for fishing or crabbing. There’s a boat launch, fish-cleaning station, boat-rinsing station and picnic areas. Individual campsites, restrooms with electrical outlets, flush toilets and coin operated showers ($1.50 per 5 minutes) are also available. There are no RV hook-ups. The campgrounds are open year-round and offer quality camping facilities in beautiful surroundings. South of Bodega Bay at 201 Doran Beach Road. Off Hwy. 1, one mile south of Bodega Bay on Doran Park Road, just past Bodega Harbor Golf Course. For park information call 707.875.3540. •parks.ca.gov/?page_id=451

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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

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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 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 (stop and help them celebrate their bicentennial!). The next 25 miles includes more rugged coastal scenery, several accessible beaches 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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Discover Life in the Tidepools 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

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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

Ride a Horse on the Coast

So you want to ride a horse on the beach? Whether it’s on your bucket list or just something that sounds intriguing, it is possible with Bad Boys Cowboys or Horse N Around Trail Rides. These two coastal operators offer turnkey, affordable adventures you won’t soon forget! Bad Boy Cowboys offers one and two hour trail rides either on the beach at Bodega Dunes or around the ranch at the Sonoma Coast Villa & Spa. Custom rides can be arranged at either location. Real cowboys provide an unforgettable ride on a special horse selected for each rider. Western style saddles provide for a comfortable ride. Bad Boy Cowboys share coastal interpretive, environmental, natural history and cultural heritage information for public awareness and education. Ranch rides traverse the beautiful rolling hills of a 60-acre ranch that is home to the famous Sonoma Coast Villa and Spa resort. The ranch is located 2-miles west of Valley Ford at 16702 Coast Highway One (Bodega Bay Highway), Bodega, CA 94922. 707-339-1376. •BadBoyCowboys.com Horse N Around is located on legendary Chanslor Ranch in Bodega Bay. Take an unforgettable ride through the beautiful dunes of Bodega Bay to the breathtaking Beach! This ride is not only fabulous because of the panoramic views of the amazing Sonoma Coast but also because you are helping save lives! Every penny goes to rescue horses that have been neglected, abused, abandoned or destined for Ride a horse on the beach with Bad Boys Cowboys slaughter. Most of the horses used for the trail rides are rescued horses that were given a second chance! Wetlands Trail is a gentle ride with beautiful views of the ocean. A great ride for young cowboys and cowgirls, first time riders and timid riders. You’ll ride through the protected wetlands where you’ll see an abundance of bird life. A great ride for the whole family! Osprey Trail is a scenic trail that winds through protected wetlands and around a turtle pond. This trail is gentile and is an easy, comfortable way for you to enjoy riding a horse. Salmon Creek Trail rides through protected wetlands and down into the canyon to Salmon Creek. This trail has great views of the ocean and Salmon Creek. Not recommended for timid or fearful riders. Enjoy the panoramic views of the ocean among 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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Take a Guided Sportfishing Cruise

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. Most boats are catching their limit of salmon and tuna up to 35 lbs. (reports are that this is the best salmon crop in years!) They are also catching limits on rockfish, ling cod and giant squid. To find them fastest, make a reservation with a pro. Captain Rick Powers can set you up on the new 65 ft. Sea Angler, the 50 ft. Profishin’t, or the 40 ft. Predator at Bodega Bay Sportfishing Center, (707) 875-3344. They are at 1410 B Bay Flat Road in Bodega Bay (at the Porto Bodega R.V. Park and Marina) •bodegabaysportfishing.com. Captain Vince Orsini offers an all inclusive sportfishing package on the 34 ft. Miss Anita, Bodega Bay’s first charter fishing Catamaran. 707-875-FISH. 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! Giant Humboldt Squid, caught off of Bodega Get the latest fishing report at usafishing.com/bodega.html. Bay. photo courtesy sportfishworld.com

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Plan a Kayaking Adventure with Bodega Bay Kayak

Visit an Oyster Farm in West Marin County

For an extraordinary experience you will never forget, go to Bodega Bay Kayak and choose from a number of Bay and Ocean kayak tours. Explore the estuaries, the bay and the coast. Wildlife you might see includes migrating birds, seals, otters, rays, Bald Eagles and much more. Enjoy the Breathtaking views of Bodega Head and the Sonoma Coast on the Wine Country Kayak tour. Take in the wildlife, then stop at a pristine beach to enjoy a picnic lunch complete with a great bottle of local wine. Or get away from it all with the Salmon Creek Solitude tour. This is a leisurely and quiet tour along the banks of Salmon Creek, which borders Bodega Bay. On the Willow Creek Wanderer tour, you can experience captivating scenery along the Willow Creek and Russian River edge. Relax while watching birds and seals play where the Russian River and the Ocean meet. No experience is necessary. They offer top-of-the-line single and tandem boats and also a 20 minute onshore clinic covering safety technique. For more information call Bodega Bay Kayak at (707) 875-8899. •bodegabaykayak. m oc

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 the health of Drake’s and Tomales Bay’s waters. The Hog Island Oyster Company is open seven days a week. It’s located on Highway 1 in Marshall, 15 minutes north of Point Reyes Station on Tomales Bay. Hog Island boasts of a superior oyster bred for presentation and taste. The farm also aims to show off the pristine environment in which the oysters are farmed. Visitors can enjoy the fresh shellfish at the bar or picnic area, and can choose from various types of fresh oysters to take home. They also have an Oyster Bar at Oxbow Market in Napa and at the Ferry Building in San Francisco. For more information, call 415.663.9218. •hogislandoysters.com Tomales Bay Oyster Company, open daily, is a great place to sit at a picnic table, shuck oysters and barbeque them on the spot. There is no charge for the table space for ten or fewer people, but they do ask for a large group fee when 11 or more show up together. Bring a cooler to keep the oysters fresh. They have, available for sale, oyster knives, ice, charcoal, limes, hot sauce and gloves. You can bring drinks (beer and wine OK, no alcohol). They are located at 15479 Highway One in Marshall (just north of Point Reyes). 415.663.1242 •tomalesbayoysters.com Drake’s Bay Oyster Company is the site of the last operating oyster cannery in the state of California. Here, the Lunny Family has carried on the tradition of the Johnson Family, who developed much of the oyster growing techniques still used today. Worth the drive, their on-farm retail store features freshly harvested shellfish, grass-fed beef, artichokes, as well as other locally produced farm products. (415) 669-1149 •drakesbayoyster.com

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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 photo by George Zastrow 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 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, •watertreks.com

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From late November through February you may see California gray whales, 40 - 60 feet long. They are migrating from the rich feeding fields of the Arctic region down the California coast. Pregnant whales are usually in the lead, with non-pregnant females and males following behind, courting and mating as they travel. After a four to seven week stay in the lagoons of coastal Baja, while the birthing takes place, the migration returns by the North Coast from late February through April. On their journey, the whales move past Point Reyes, the Farallon Islands, through Half Moon Bay and Monterey Bay, and follow the coastline along Southern California before reaching Mexico. Mothers and their calves leave last, so they can be seen passing by as late as early May. To see the whales at close range, you can take a whale-watching 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 of California gray whales can be observed from Sonoma County shores or on whale-watching cruises. Local fishing boats offer whale-watching cruises throughout the season. While on a cruise, you may see dolphins, humpback whales, harbor seals, seabirds, and possibly even a blue whale, the largest animal known to man. Whale watching season along the Sonoma coast peaks in December and January. Great viewing opportunities abound at Gualala Point and Stillwater Regional Parks, or Black Point and Walk On Beach accesses (in Sea Ranch). The large males, females, and their calves, are often seen from Bodega Head. The local Whale Watching Club gathers there with “Official Whale Watcher” gear and shows visitors what to look for and 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. •nps.gov 98 Wine Country • Go to www.101things.com/winecountry

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open for breakfast, lunch and dinner (closed monday)

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Cottages on River Road 14880 River Road, Guerneville, Ca 95446 (707) 869-3848 • www.cottagesonriverroad.com

Come to the Russian River for the kayaking,

Jerry Knight’s Historic

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the fishing and the majestic redwoods. Come

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Koala’s Fine Foods Burgers & Sushi

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stained-leaded-fused glass art studio & gallery featuring works of

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Blue Door WithyWindle Gallery Gallery Karen Ryer - Sculptor

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