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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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...
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...
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...
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An elegant blend of vintage and contemporary, the inn features 23 thoughtfully appointed guestrooms with a modern, Asian flair. The verdant, secluded setting along the Calabaza Creek includes an…
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…
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…
Arrowood Winery is a luxury Sonoma County winery dedicated to the highest standards in wine quality. Perched on an eastern hillside overlooking the Sonoma Valley – the birthplace of California’s wine…
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…
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…
Since 1968 our Sonoma Mountain estate vineyard has produced memorable Cabernet Sauvignon. As stewards of the land, we only farm organically. We are located in the charming village of Glen Ellen, 20…
Surrounded by gardens, shaded by ancient oaks and overlooking estate vineyards, Beltane Ranch offers endless opportunities to customize your unique wedding experience. Our 105 acre agricultural…
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,…
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