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 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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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...
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Surrounded by the scenic hills and forests of the "Valley of the Moon", the Jack London Lodge is the picture-perfect destination for weddings, receptions, parties, and special events.  Our historic…
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…
Comfort and Modern Luxury. Now Featuring a Brand New Pool and Hot Tub Area! Situated along the hillside of Sonoma Valley sits Olea Hotel. This elegant boutique hotel in Glen Ellen, California is an…
In 2014, the Belmonte’s purchased Wellington Vineyards, which had been in operation for more than 20 years by father and son, John and Peter Wellington. This former winery was known for estate wines…
Tanglewood House is a serene, romantic retreat in a secluded, park-like setting one mile from the historic village of Glen Ellen. Located on a quiet country road and surrounded by over an acre of…
Triple Creek Horse Outfit offers guided horseback tours in the heart of the Northern California Wine Country at Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen, in Sonoma’s famed Valley of the Moon.
Tucked behind a mature vineyard of cabernet sauvignon grapes, just off Highway 12 in Glen Ellen, lies one of the most exotic and biologically diverse places in Sonoma Valley—a hidden gem that most…
There are multiple venues available for your corporate event, each one providing a different, yet spectacular setting for your company's outing, workshop or seminar. Enjoy the quiet solitude of our…
Imagery Winery is the ideal location for Private Events in Wine Country. We have the space to host different types of special events from Corporate lunches and dinners, Weddings, team building and…