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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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…
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…
With the backdrop of beautiful Sonoma Mountain and surrounded by vineyards and majestic woodlands, Jack London State Historic Park is the perfect setting for the most special day of your life! Our…
Chateau / Country House, 3 Bedrooms + Family Room, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-8).Perched at the top of Trinity Road sits this charming country home offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Valley of the…
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…
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…
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