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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A drive on the main highway through the heart of the Sonoma Valley yields many a beautiful vineyard view, but few signs for wine tasting and virtually no commercial clutter of any kind. Yet tucked...
Spend your mornings and early afternoons hiking along stunning trails, working off past and future calories, and ending up feeling like fitness personified in the town of Glen Ellen, an outstanding...
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 (2400 London Ranch Road, Glen...
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The fig cafe is a special neighborhood spot that is open and airy, causal yet serves delicious, consistent food every day. Open 7 Nights for Dinner.No Reservations, just come!COMP CORKAGE every…
Valley of the Moon wines are crafted at Madrone Vineyards Estate—a historic winery in the heart of Sonoma Valley. Pioneering farmers planted vines here in 1863, recognizing site, climate and soil.…
The Museum was built by Charmian London and Eliza Shepard, Jack London's step sister, after London's death in 1916. The House of Happy Walls was designed to be a museum as well as Charmian's home. She…
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…
Welcome to Challenge Sonoma Adventure Ropes Course, a beautiful ropes course in set in the stunning redwoods of Northern California. In our 30+ year history we have provided experiential training,…
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…
Moran Goodman is a neighborhood pocket park featuring a small playground with swings and slide, picnic tables with a barbeque grill, and lawns. The park is located off of Arnold Drive, south of the…
Chocolate tasting room, viewable kitchen, and chocolate shop. Fresh truffles made daily. Specialty wine truffles. Come taste the difference! Open Thursday through Monday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed…
Sonoma Valley Regional Park is in the center of the Sonoma Valley, next to the village of Glen Ellen. The 202-acre park features several miles of trails, including a paved, 1.2-mile path curving…
The Pascals have opened their very own French pâtisserie in the heart of Glen Ellen, Sonoma. Chef Pascal brings to Les Pascals a deep love for the art of pastry- making and an comprehensive…