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Mountain girl transformed by the coast and enjoying life in Northern California.

Resorts in Bloom Ticket Giveaway

1 year ago in Insiders Guide.13 Comments

Win 2 three-day passes to Resorts in Bloom garden tour for charity, June 11, 12 and 13, 2010. Enjoy three days exploring the spectacular gardens of western Sonoma County’s quaint inn’s, Bed & Breakfasts and vacation rentals.  You’ll get behind-the-scene tours and each property will offer something different – such as cooking demonstrations, live music and art. Answer the following {…}

Bring on the blooms at Resorts in Bloom

1 year ago in Insiders Guide.1 Comment

Spring is here in full bloom; and western Sonoma County is opening their doors to 15 spectacular inns to showcase their gardens.  Rejuvenate your senses and experience behind-the-scene tours of the lush and immaculately tended resorts that make this area a popular destination.  Each property will have something different to offer, such as cooking demonstrations, master gardener presentation, live music {…}

Chef Christine Piccin inspires us with her flair for French cooking

1 year ago in Chefs' Recipes.0 Comments

Christine cooked in white tabletop establishments for ten years (Hotel la Rose, Madrona Manor, Mixx). As a chef, Christine has paired food and wine for wineries, and has written for various food and travel magazines. A confessed fanatique of la cuisine française, Christine’s past articles for FRANCE magazine have allowed her to taste her way through Cognac, help make Comté cheese in the French countryside, and practice the finer points of playing pétanque. {…}

Bike Friendly Sonoma County Beckons Cyclists

2 years ago in Itineraries.0 Comments

Cyclists who are challenged by Sonoma County’s backroads discover lodging and businesses are bike friendly here. Jimtown Store is bike friendly Tucked into Alexander Valley, the store’s staff sees many cyclists and loves having them in for a lunch, snack or treat. They offer bike friendly fare of delicious foods and drinks for refueling, have bike racks, and water supply for {…}

Wineries Open Easter Day

2 years ago in Insiders Guide.0 Comments

It’s Easter and you’ve found every hidden egg and finished the ham. What to do now? Below is a list of wineries that are open on Easter day. Some are very child friendly, such as Larson Family Winery who will have an Easter egg hunt and live music. Be sure to check the hours, as most will be on a holiday schedule. Audelssa {…}

Stay and dine at the Fountaingrove Inn

2 years ago in Check In. Dine Out.0 Comments

Stay at the Fountaingrove Inn and receive complimentary Continental breakfast for 2, a bottle of Equus Chardonnay upon arrival and 25% off in Equus Restaurant and Loungebar.  This boutique style hotel sits in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country and is in close proximity to golf, shopping, the redwoods and coast.  Our Executive Chef uses local and organic items when {…}

Riverfront vacation home stay includes gourmet box lunch

2 years ago in Check In. Dine Out.0 Comments

This Special includes a weeknight stay (king bed) for two in a sparkling, Riverfront Getaway Vacation Home one mile from Healdsburg.  Box lunches for two from charming, historic, Dry Creek General Store, located in the midst of Dry Creek Valley’s beautiful wine road, will be provided for your day-on-the go!

Hilton Sonoma Wine Country – Dinner is on us!

2 years ago in Check In. Dine Out.0 Comments

Receive a $25 food credit for Nectar Restaurant and Lounge when staying at the Hilton Sonoma Wine Country in Santa Rosa, CA.  Take the opportunity to sample their award-winning 100% Sonoma County wine list, or enjoy the views from their famous terrace.  Call ahead or book on Opentable.com to reserve a table with a view or terrace fire pit.  Package {…}

Hope-Merrill House with breakfast, lunch and dinner

2 years ago in Check In. Dine Out.0 Comments

Stay any two nights now through April 30, 2010 in a room with a fireplace or a jacuzzi and get breakfast, lunch and $25 towards dinner. The package includes A 4-coarse breakfast at the Hope-Merrill House Inn Wine Country picnic lunch at a vineyard $25 voucher to Charcuterie in Healdsburg Package price is $400, based on two people, one room.

Unique Occidental Inn and $20 for Bistro Des Copains

2 years ago in Check In. Dine Out.0 Comments

The Inn at Occidental is a charming romantic getaway in this quaint town nestled in the Redwoods, not far from the coast. Reserve a romantic deluxe room with king bed, fireplace, whirlpool tub and private deck. Follow that by a short two block stroll to Bistro Des Copains where you will receive a $20  credit towards your check. Valid Sunday {…}