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; and breakfast and lunch are served up at Glen Ellen's charming Garden Court Café.
Sample gourmet cuisines in laid-back style. The fig café & wine bar, by renowned cookbook author Sondra Bernstein, provides country French home cooking. 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.Â
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If you only have 24 hours to visit Sonoma County, an excellent place to spend your time is Glen Ellen, a cozy village tucked away between vineyards and valleys in the Sonoma Valley. This sweet little...
The Bouverie Preserve of Audubon Ranch, near Glen Ellen in Sonoma County, is a 535-acre preserve of gentle oak woodlands draped in Spanish moss, verdant canyons, and densely forested hills. It was...
Chef-owner Narayan Somname has been wowing diners with his Indian-Nepalese cooking at his Glen Ellen restaurant since 2008. Then, in 2015, he opened a second location in Santa Rosa, to equally eager...
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The Kivelstadt Cellars Tasting and Tap Room is all about challenging convention. From unique varietals, undiscovered gems of vineyards, and uncommon winemaking techniques, to wines on tap, our…
Valley of the Moon Winery at Madrone Estate offers a historic yet modern property and space that is perfect for intimate gatherings of 10 up to large-scale events to 200. Located just minutes from…
The Glen Ellen Inn, a short drive from the Sonoma Square, features sizzling steaks, fresh seafood, hand-cut pastas, house-made breads, locally grown produce, house-made ice cream. And you'll love our…
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,…
Part of the allure of Sonoma Valley is this Park, boasting over 26 miles of trails across 1400 acres including stunning vistas and the historic buildings from the when famous writer/adventurer Jack…
Our tour invites the green spirited and eco-conscious to participate in a curated "green" excursion that focuses on the environmental practices of the three top Glen Ellen attractions. Best of all -…
Rustic, refined, Glen Ellen Star is a taste of both local, seasonal and international flavors, wood-fired cooking. Sunday through Thursday: 5:30 to 9 p.m.Friday and Saturday: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
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…
Surrounded by Estate vineyards and backed by Sonoma Mountain, Benziger Family Winery provides the perfect setting for a unique, Wine Country event. Whether you are looking for a location to host an…
Sonoma Valley's Magical Massage, located in a 22-foot wine barrel, is a destination massage and organic facial experience you will not want to miss.