WINE TASTING:

Everywhere. Near the venue, far from the venue. Basically everywhere in Sonoma County. Favorites: Coppola Winery up in Geyserville (not super close to be honest). Williamson Wines in Healdsburg (again, not close!). We are right next to Napa County and both of our counties are well known for our wine so you are likely to find good vino at all of our places!!

The Sonoma Coast

While most of us are from California, our lovely North Coast beaches are a bit different!! Take a jaunt out to Bodega and see some familiar sights from a lil movie called "The Birds". Theres a lil schoolhouse and church you might recognize. Continue on out to Bodega Bay for some clam chowder, park on the bluff known as Bodega Head and maybe spot a Humpback Whale spouting or diving and sticking its tail out of the water.

Our rocky coastlines are quite beautiful and there are a lot of trails along the cliffs and some yummy cafes to eat at.

Sonoma Regional Parks - Sugarloaf

Directly across the street from the venue (and maybe up the road a little bit) is Adobe Canyon Rd which leads up to Sugarloaf State Park with some soaring Redwood Trees and hiking trails and there is a gorgeous waterfall that tumbles into a wide pool of water. A beautiful area to get out and wander about in!

California State Parks - Armstrong Redwoods

Take a lil long jaunt out along a windy road towards the coast but then turn off into a town called Guerneville. A quirky lil hippie town (it is definitely fun and unique but also a lil full of our local homeless populations at times too!) Nestled up the road from town is the entrance to Armstrong Redwoods State Park.

A walk through the gates may lead you to think you've been plopped onto the Forest Moon of Endor for my Star Wars Fans. HUGE Redwood Trees surround you, a soft padded walkway under your feet, an easy walking path through the middle and miles of trails around if you felt the desire. It really it is a beautiful spot!!

California State Parks - Jack London State Park -Not far up the road from the venue is a town called Glen Ellen. Nestled above the quaint little town is Jack London State Park, named for the author Jack London. There's a visitor center with info about the famous author, but more so ... if you take a walk into the park, you will come across the ruins of his Wolf House. Jack London built the home, but sadly, it was lost to a fire, and all that remains are the stone portions.

It is a beautiful park with a lot of history.

Charles Schulz Museum - If you know Santa Rosa lore, you will know that Charles Schulz spent a LOT of his life here and you will see Peanuts statues all over the county. In Santa Rosa, there is the Charles Schulz Museum which is a wonderful look into the life of the man himself as well as the creation of the beloved Peanuts characters and my favorite, Snoopy. Nearby is Snoopy's Ice Arena for year round ice skating!

Breweries Galore!!

Sonoma County is also known for its breweries. Lagunitas and Russian River anyone? Have you ever heard of a little beer called Pliny the Younger? Well, we have quite a few popular breweries scattered about that people like to frequent. Near our house in Rohnert Park is a new favorite of folks called Old Caz. There's also Parliament, dozens of others! Looking for a particular vibe? Ask Nikki - she knows people who know people who like all the things and she will direct you to the place you're looking for!