The weather in Sonoma this time of year just begs to be taken advantage of. Guerneville, with the help of the late May sun and some cool shade from the plentiful redwood trees, offers an especially ideal get away for the eco-savvy traveler.
Boon Hotel seems like it came to Guerneville like a lightening bolt shooting out of the sky. The bright white and lush orange complex of cottages is a stand out in this rustic town; they are worthy of the echoing thunder.
Sustainably-minded couple Kristin and Jill, together with the help of Kristin’s mother Suzie, run the most modern accommodations in Guerneville. And Boon Hotel, named after their black and white dog, represents their dreams turned to reality.
They’ve incorporated cork flooring, repurposed teak shower floors, well-irrigated drought tolerant landscaping, local, organic and non-chemical toiletries and cleaners, locally-made organic cotton bedding and spa robes, saline-solar pool and hot tub, and other signifiers that Boon cares about their effect both locally and globally.
If you lull about the pool at “happy hour” you’re sure to hear the stories of how Boon came to be, and you’ll find out that Boon’s commitment to green is long term – they’ve even re-structured their roofs to support solar panels, another step they are taking as responsible business owners with a special talent for making guests fell pampered.
The rooms are clean and simple – the best part, other than the luxurious hot tub – is the free “easy rider” bikes to take a short ride to the General Store in town, or the other direction (a right from the entrance of Boon Hotel) to the towering redwoods at Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve.
This is one stay that won’t gouge your savings account, and will allow a bit of nature into your life, comfortably.
Boon Hotel + Spa: 14711 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville, CA 95446
707.869.2721
www.boonhotels.com