Santa Rosa residents will open their homes to the public in an effort to highlight energy efficiency and sustainable measures, while demystifying the process to go solar. The tour is Sunday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be six homes on the tour, all with a unique theme and story. One of the Santa Rosa homes {…}
Harvest in Sonoma County; known by wine fans as “crush,” this magical time is the culmination of a year-long growing process. Winegrapes are harvested, crushed (more of a gentle press) and loaded into tanks to start the fermentation process. A hint of autumn means the days are mild to hot, but cool nights prevail. Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa invites {…}
Stay in one of Dawn Ranch’s Chalet Cabins, overlooking the long meadow, mid-week and pay only $99 per night, plus tax. Offer on Chalets valid Sunday – Thursday until Oct. 31, 2011. Special Offers are not available online. Taxes not included. Please call (707) 869-0656 to book this deal. Special rates do not apply to groups. All specials based on {…}
Ice Cream Sundays … and Saturdays, too Sonoma Valley Portworks is playing with Straus Creamery ice cream this month. Come taste unique blends of ice cream mixed with port and sherry, along with other delicious ingredients. The possibilities are endless, and several variations are being served every Saturday and Sunday through Labor Day, for example: DECO port ice cream with {…}
Visitors who explore the east side of Sonoma County are treated to pastoral views of vineyards and valleys as they follow two-lane country roads covered with canopies of mature oak trees. Whether you have one day, or three, this is the wine country itinerary for you. For more information about traveling to Sonoma County, visit www.sonomacounty.com. Along the way you’ll {…}
If your mom has made it clear she doesn’t want the macaroni jewelry chest or the posy of egg carton tulips, she may just swoon over concert tickets to see Franc D’Ambrosio, at the Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa’s Grand Ballroom on Friday, May 13 for one night only. Known as the “World’s Longest Running Phantom,” this renowned singer performed {…}
Celebrate Mom in Sonoma County style with a brunch, rose garden tour, spa treatment, farm tour, or a visit to a winery. A Sonoma County getaway is sure to thrill and, hey, she may even ask you to join her. Make it even more special by staying the weekend. Start planning your trip at www.sonomacounty.com. Wild about Mom at Safari {…}
If you want to recharge after visiting more than 300 wineries, here are a few new ways to explore Sonoma County. Redwood Arts Council Celebrates 30th Season See world-class musicians in an intimate venue that has near-perfect acoustics, at the Occidental Community Church. For music lovers, this is a great opportunity to spend a weekend among the redwoods and be {…}
Annual events offer more reasons to visit Sonoma County If you think Sonoma County is just about great wine, think again. A robust annual calendar of events gives you dozens of reasons to visit any time of year. Find a new reason to visit, see more events, and book your trip at www.sonomacounty.com. Winter (Through February) While much of the {…}
The day after Thanksgiving is usually filled with early morning wake-up calls to wait in line for one of the “hot” items this Christmas. But the day after Thanksgiving in Sonoma County is different. Yes, there will be lines in front of the malls and specialty stores, but with more than 300 wineries opening their doors; most shoppers in Sonoma {…}
