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.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...
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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Mayo Family Winery is a small family owned winery located in the heart of the Sonoma Valley. Since the early 1990's we've specialized in making small batches of artisan wines. We produce over 20…
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…
Chocolate tasting room, viewable kitchen, and chocolate shop. Fresh truffles made daily. Specialty wine truffles. Come taste the difference!
This 1,400 acre state park tells the story of famed writer/adventurer Jack London who made Glen Ellen and the Sonoma Valley his home.  Explore the cottage, Beauty Ranch, Wolf House ruins and the House…
This quaint cottage is a wine country gem, with its bright and cheerful rooms inside and its plethora of olive trees and California Oak outdoors. Two bedrooms with double beds and closet space are…
Abbot’s Passage is located in the heart of Glen Ellen, nestled among rows of 80-year-old vines, and led by Katie Bundschu, the first woman vintner in six generations of Bundschu winemakers. Here,…
The Bay Area Ridge Trail is a connected hiking, cycling, and equestrian trail on the ridge lines around the San Francisco Bay. When complete, portions of the trail will connect Hood Mountain Regional…
Sonoma Valley is known around the world for its spectacular views. The Country House showcases views unlike any property in Sonoma Valley. Seated high atop Sonoma Mountain, this three bedroom, three…
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,…