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Sustainable dining at Kenwood’s Vineyards Inn

by TravelAndrew6 months ago in GLBT.0 Comments

Open for nearly 30 years, the unassuming but handsome Vineyards Inn (8445 Kenwood Hwy./Hwy. 12, 707-833-4500) is both a seasoned culinary institution and a cutting-edge experiment in sustainability. The rambling roadhouse-style restaurant set amid some of Kenwood’s most celebrated vineyards is along busy Highway 12, which cuts through Sonoma’s fabled Valley of the Moon. Steven and Colleen Rose are the {…}

Touring and Tasting at Rodney Strong Vineyards

by TravelAndrew1 year ago in GLBT.0 Comments

One of my favorite wineries either for kicking off or wrapping up an afternoon of touring and tasting is Rodney Strong Vineyards. The spacious, elegant tasting room is surrounded gardens and evergreens, and it fronts a small pond with two gurgling fountains. Although it’s one of central Sonoma County’s larger-scale winemakers, the staff is always low-keyed and friendly, the tastings {…}

Experience the Heart of Wine Country at Birmingham Bed and Breakfast

by chas1 year ago in Deals.0 Comments

Come and visit Sonoma County Wine Country “as the vines begin to bud”. Spring is upon us and there’s no better place to spend your overdue vacation. Stay at the Birmingham Bed and Breakfast in Kenwood and enjoy their Spring Special low rates. They offer a Queen Special where you can stay one night for $160, two nights for $280, {…}

Our Community Wellness-Related Events For March 2011 In Sonoma County

by MiguelLujan1 year ago in Insiders Guide, Wellness.1 Comment

Sonoma County offers a wealth of opportunities for those seeking to discover a better sense of wellness. In March, there are several activities and events available. Wellness Walk in Armstrong Woods A wellness walk is scheduled for 11 a.m. tomorrow, March 1, at Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve (17000 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville). We will begin the walk with some stretching {…}

Amazing Breakfast – Amazing Venue

by secretlocal1 year ago in Local Secrets.2 Comments

If you’re looking for a great Breakfast at a beautiful location, Vintners Inn is a must experience! Vintners Inn uses fresh local and sustainable products and the service Rocks!!

Spelunking, Sonoma County Style

by tina1 year ago in Insiders Guide.1 Comment

I went spelunking in Sonoma County recently. After an easy climb from the trailhead, I entered a veritable fairyland, a true “live cave” brimming with activity. Imagine my surprise and embarrassment when I realized caving in wine country didn’t require my carbide headlamp, crampons, or rope. I was woefully over-equipped for the expedition. And the “life” forms in this cave? {…}

Hike a vineyard, drink some wine

by tina2 years ago in Itineraries.0 Comments

You’ve tasted the wines, now hike through the vineyards that grow the amazing grapes. Too active for you? New winery tasting rooms have opened, special events are planned and more. It’s a great time to visit Sonoma County. Sonoma County Vineyard Adventure Program Kicks Off The Sonoma County Winegrape Commission (SCWC) began its Vineyard Adventure Program on Jan. 1. On {…}

Tasting at Gary Farrell and Porter Creek – A Pair of Westside Road Wine Gems

by TravelAndrew2 years ago in GLBT.1 Comment

Westside Road has long been one of my favorite spots for wine tasting in Sonoma. The picturesque, pastoral road snakes in a northeasterly direction roughly parallel to the Russian River from about five miles east of Guerneville up nearly to downtown Healdsburg. AThe emphasis here is on Pinot Noir grapes, but the more than a dozen wineries along this route {…}

13 Wineries You Should Know

by tina2 years ago in Insiders Guide.0 Comments

Ask 13 Sonoma County locals what winery people should know, out of Sonoma County’s 250-plus wineries and you’ll have more than 13 answers, and a potential row that may result in fisticuffs when people defend their favorites. Sonoma County is home to 13 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), each with its own distinctive characteristics. Its amazing range of terroir and microclimates {…}

Wine Country for Kids

by Beth3 years ago in Insiders Guide.0 Comments

Looking for something fun to do with the whole family?   Summer is fast approaching and why not start it off with a weekend designed to please  everyone. Carneros Heritage Festival;   Saturday, May 30; 12 – 4 p.m. At The Donum Estate, 24520 Ramal Road in Sonoma – just off Rt. 121, 40 miles north of San Francisco, 30 miles {…}