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Sonoma County Artisans Attract Santa

by careysweet2 months ago in Insiders Guide.0 Comments

Where Santa Shops in Sonoma County Ugly sweaters. Stale, waxy chocolate oranges. Weird dancing plastic reindeer. We’ve all got our own horrific visions of the worst holiday gift ever. But this year, it will be different. Our friends and family will shop at Sonoma County’s many wonderful craft fairs. They will purchase us the most precious handmade presents, from fluffy {…}

Romantic Getaway at Negri's Occidental Hotel

by chas1 year ago in Deals.0 Comments

Looking for an opportunity to take someone on a “Romantic Getaway” but restricted by a tight budget? Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and Marc Negri, of Negri’s Occidental Hotel wants to make your rendezvous affordable! Sitting amongst the world famous redwoods, this AAA multi-diamond rated hotel offers fine dining, eclectic shops, hiking/cycling trails and is only moments away {…}

Occidental's Historic Italian Dinners

by TravelAndrew1 year ago in GLBT.1 Comment

The tiny town of Occidental, nestled in densely wooded hills in western Sonoma County, has long been one of my favorite places to end a summer day of road-tripping along the coast or through the Russian River, or wine-tasting in nearby Forestville or Graton. The community of about 1,200 was established as a stop on the old North Pacific Coast {…}

Occidental center teaches eco-consciousness

by mjv1 year ago in Green Sonoma.0 Comments

The environment almost always takes center stage at the Occidental Arts & Ecology Center in Occidental. This modest community center, founded in 1993, has as its purpose to develop “innovative and practical approaches to the pressing environmental and economic crises of our day.” The center accomplishes these goals with regular classes on sustainability, reuse, conservations and all-around eco-consciousness, as well {…}

Sonoma County Farmers markets gearing up

by mjv1 year ago in Green Sonoma.1 Comment

As the days heat up and we inch inexorably toward summer, it’s time for Sonoma County’s farmer’s markets to get cranking again. Most of the markets, including the famous Occidental Bohemian Farmer’s Market (Friday evenings), will open over the next two weeks. Some, such as the ones in downtown Santa Rosa (Wednesday nights), Petaluma’s Walnut Park (Saturdays), and downtown Healdsburg {…}

Bike Friendly Sonoma County Beckons Cyclists

by Beth1 year 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 {…}

Unique Occidental Inn and $20 for Bistro Des Copains

by Beth1 year 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 {…}

Sonoma County Mushroom Camp

by careysweet2 years ago in Dining.2 Comments

If three days of mushrooms, mushrooms and more mushrooms sounds marvelous to you, then you’re the perfect candidate for the Sonoma County Mycological Association (SOMA) Mushroom Camp being held Jan. 16-18 at CYO Camp McGucken in Occidental. It’s an earthy adventure of foraging for wild fungi, workshops on cultivation and craft making, and seminars on such topics as “Brown-Spored Genera {…}

Osmosis Day Spa in Freestone

by secretlocal2 years ago in Local Secrets.0 Comments

Freestone itself is a fun place to visit, with Wild Flour Bakery, Freestone Vineyards and just a short distance from the town of Occidental. If you can spend more time here, Osmosis Spa is one of the most relaxing and rejuvenating spas with their cedar enzyme baths. With the spa experience, you also get tea in their Japanese Garden. Be {…}

Scenic Drive on Bohemian Highway

by Beth2 years ago in Insiders Guide.2 Comments

The Bohemian Highway is one of the most scenic drives to be found anywhere in California. This special 10-mile roadway winds through towering redwoods, gorgeous pastures, rocky ravines, and three charming townships forgotten by time: Freestone, Occidental and Monte Rio. Buffered from the extremes of the marine fog and inland heat, this corridor is a gem of benign climate and {…}