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…located north of Jenner in Sonoma Wine Country. Kruse Rhododendron State Reserve in Jenner, California The cheery, ruffled blossoms that dazzle this site each season are called Rhododendron Macrophyllum, commonly…
…property, including a custom piece by Windy Chein, called the Diamond Ring, in the ballroom lobby. Small Business Owners Botany Zhi, a newly opened indoor plant jungle in downtown Santa…
Called “the source” for all things gay in Sonoma Wine Country, Gary Saperstein invites gay travelers to be Out in the Vineyard — which happens to be the name of the…
…a fixture at this 16,000-square-foot French Normandy winery called “The Castle.” Start by tasting and selecting your favorite wines at the hosted bars, then tour the manicured grounds with picnic…
…From Highway 101 (the main north-south artery in central Sonoma County) in the town of Cotati, head west on Highway 116 (also called the Gravenstein Highway). The stretch of Highway…
…in the middle of the 375-acre, nonprofit Bartholomew Park. Previously called Bartholomew Park Winery and managed by Gundlach Bundschu, the renamed wine estate is now operated by Frank H. Bartholomew…
…movies. Once called the “Egg Basket of the World” for its bustling egg industry, it is now a foodie haven, known for its wines, craft beers and ales, olive oils,…
…1868 by California pioneer Charles V. Stuart. His wife’s name was Ellen, so he called the beautiful spot Glen Ellen. He later changed it to Glen Oaks Ranch when the…
…offer beach access, but it does have a gorgeous view, a picnic area, and a one-mile scenic trail, called the Vista Trail Loop. This is a popular spot for whale…
…in Sonoma County where you can say “champagne” and not be corrected with,”sparkling wine,” Korbel is the granddaddy of local bubbly. Founded in 1882 by three Czechoslovakian brothers, Korbel called its Methode…
…common apéritifs. Based in Healdsburg, Haus was founded by Helena Price Hambrecht and Woody Hambrecht, who previously ran a wine label together called Alysian. Their concoctions contain a fraction of…
…Restaurants Occidental Union Hotel Restaurant And last but not least on this list, try one or both of the Union Hotel Restaurants. The local Gonnella family has called the Union Hotel…