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| Dakine Vineyard for Longboard Vineyards, Healdsburg. Photo by Joy Hamel |
Sonoma County is known for wine, food, outdoor activities with amazing places to walk & hike, cycle and jog, the Russian River for swimming, tubing, canoeing & kayaking.
Three wine appellations all well represented within 30 minutes of property: over 60 wineries and 5 micro breweries within 15 minutes of house.
Horses are the 3rd largest industry with places offering traditional trail rides, but off the beaten path visit Icssoma Farm to take a lesson for you, or a clinic for your family to begin to speak the language of the horse and hear moving stories about the equines that have been rescued.
Culinary delights, food to table, slow food.
Nearby are fabulous restaurants including Zagat-rated darlings ZaZu, Underwood Bar & Bistro and the Willowood Market Café.
the farm house inn
www.farmhouseinn.com/
7871 River Road *** (just down the road from the river house, 5 minutes by car). Forestville, CA 95436 open 8:30 am-8:30 pm daily
Corks at Russian River Vineyards
nice, pleasant, outdoor seating which is lovely, indoor as well
Forestville, CA 95436 (707) 887-3344
Hours of Operation: Serving Brunch, Lunch & Dinner Daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
3 great farmers markets, Wednesday in Santa Rosa, Friday afternoon in Occidental, & Sunday in Sebastopol. Most farmers markets have activities for children, music at wed night market, a faire like atmosphere, with no admission.
Osmosis Spa, just 20 minutes away. Experience transformation in the only Cedar Enzyme Bath in North America and discover its powerful health benefits.
Known for scenic roads, from Hwy 1 that parallels the ocean, to Coleman Valley Road (every bike riders & motorcyclists delight), this county offers spectacular scenery.
Laguna de Santa Rosa is the second largest freshwater marsh in No. Ca. and a rich source for Sonoma County wildlife. Additionally hosting a wide variety of bird species from the more unusual Laysan Albatros to the common & beautiful osprey.
Many visitors will become beach bums by day, but good escapes from the sun are found at the Charles Schulz/Snoopy museum or the Pacific Coast Air Museum as well as The Sonoma County Museum of Art. All located a short drive away in Santa Rosa
Sebastopol and Healdsburg offer small shops with special offerings herbs, spices, handmade goods, home grown honey products, great chocolates & teas, functional art & jewelry, homemade ice cream and several renown bakeries, art galleries, antique shops, great vintage clothing stores and much more.
There are a number of great websites that provide details on these activities; we will provide you with them to help plan your stay.
from avalon:
Discover Sebastopol and Sonoma County:
An Area Rich in Recreation, Wildlife, Scenery and, of course, Food & Wine!
Looking for Recreation? Scenery? Watchable Wildlife? Armstrong Redwoods and the Pacific Ocean beaches are within a short drive. Recreational options include horseback riding, deep-sea fishing, rock climbing, hikes, cycling and hot air ballooning.