In the heart of Sonoma Valley, the charming village of Glen Ellen (pop. 784) is steeped in a blend of Sonoma County wines, local dining delights, and the valley's natural beauties.
Wine tasting opportunities abound in tasting rooms and wineries in Glen Ellen and throughout the Sonoma Valley. Lodging is available in the 22-room Jack London Lodge on the tree-lined Sonoma Creek; in the historic and stylish Gaige House + Ryokan; and in boutique hotels, bed and breakfast inns, and vacation rentals throughout the area.
Pick up picnic supplies at the Glen Ellen Village Market; Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma sells organic produce in its Red Barn Store off Highway 12.
Sample gourmet cuisines in laid-back style.The Glen Ellen Inn Grill & Martini Bar is an American bistro with a French twist, while the Glen Ellen Star offers tastes of both local and international flavors in a neighborly setting.
Glen Ellen is also famous as the last home of Jack London, author of "Call of the Wild" and numerous other books, who lived there from 1905 until his death in 1916, at the age of 40. London's Beauty Ranch is now the 39-acre Jack London State Historic Park. In the summer, don’t miss Transcendence Theatre’s Broadway Under the Stars performances in the park's old winery ruins.
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In the heart of The Valley of the Moon, the bucolic village of Glen Ellen blends Sonoma County wines, local dining delights, and the valley's many natural beauties. Wine tasting opportunities abound...
It's not surprising that the charming village of Glen Ellen (pop. 784) includes so many wineries and tasting rooms. After all, the town's name derives from a 1,000-acre vineyard established there in...
Glen Ellen was home to writer/adventurer Jack London from 1905 until his untimely death in 1916 — and today the Beauty Ranch is part of Jack London State Historic Park. It's a truly beautiful property...
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At Benziger, we’re about three things: family, great wine and healthy vineyards. For more than thirty years we’ve searched Sonoma County for the most distinctive and expressive vineyards. Once found,…
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Dedicated to crafting rare wines from uncommon varietals and character-rich vineyards, Imagery Estate Winery was forged from a thirst for experimentation. Worldly wines like Malbec, Tempranillo, and…
The Red Barn Store set in a rustic 100-year old barn among the rolling produce and flower fields at Oak Hill Farm, offers the local community and travelers alike an opportunity to purchase our…
A woodland experience where East meets West, the Garden is a place to be inspired and refreshed by the beauty and importance of Asian and California native plants. Enjoy a self-guided leisurely walk,…
Black Dog Ranch is a small family-owned producer of Pinot Noir wine in Los Carneros. We produce 200 to 300 cases, on average, per vintage. Visit our Beresini Vineyards tasting room in Glen Ellen.
Talisman is dedicated to the crafting of exquisite, soulful vineyard designated Pinot Noirs that are true to their roots and accurately reflect the terroir and personality of their vineyard origin.
Sonoma wine country retreat in the heart of Glen Ellen with massive redwood ceiling beams reclaimed from the historic Guerneville Railroad trestle bridge. Recently renovated indoors and out featuring…
An elegant blend of vintage and contemporary, the inn features 23 thoughtfully appointed guestrooms with a modern, Asian flair. The verdant, secluded setting along the Calabaza Creek includes an…
Welcome to Two Amigos Winery located in the Sonoma Valley of California. We are Vito and Guido Vino… "Brothers of the Grape” and best friends for over 50 years. Two Amigos is a boutique winery…
A thousand feet up the slopes of Sonoma Mountain, our organically-farmed estate vineyard, planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, benefits from a combination of high altitude, eastern exposure and rocky soils…