SONOMA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Enjoy Sonoma County's penchant for twinkle lights. If it moves (and even if it doesn't), Wine Country folks will put holiday lights on it and celebrate.

Beyond the lights is an amazing array of new things to see and do in Sonoma County. Sip wine at a new tasting room, dine on fresh-from-the-sea fare, or catch a new flight into Sonoma County, California.

Visit now and discover the wonders of autumn: The vineyards turn from green to gold to red, fall foliage that rivals New England. At the end of your foliage tour, there's a glass of wine at one of more than 425 wineries.

For a free visitors guide or information on hotels, wineries, events, spas, attractions, and dining in Sonoma County, visit www.sonomacounty.com or call 707-522-5800.

 

FEATURED

Save These Dates — Sonoma County Holiday Glitter Coming Soon
Enjoy glittering holiday magic at these unique Sonoma County events.

The main drag through town closes down for the Geyserville Annual Tree Lighting and Tractor Parade of Lights. Santa and Mrs. Claus come to light up the Christmas tree and enjoy hot chocolate and candy canes. Then the lighted tractors parade through this small Wine Country town. (Nov. 26, 5-8 p.m. with the parade starting at 6:30 p.m., Geyserville Chamber of Commerce, 707-276-6076, www.geyservillecc.com)

Hundreds of plastic snowmen can be a startling sight at the annual Lighting of the Snowmen in the Cornerstone shops and garden center at the southern end of the Sonoma Valley. The lighting ceremony features live music and entertainment, and a visit from Santa Claus. The snowmen will be on view throughout December. (Dec. 3, 3 p.m., Cornerstone Sonoma, 23667 Highway 121, 707-933-3010, www.cornerstonesonoma.com)

And a flotilla of illuminated boats makes a dramatic entrance into the Petaluma River Turning Basin in the annual Holiday Lighted Boat Parade. The beautifully decorated boats leave the Petaluma Marina at 6 p.m. and arrive in the Turning Basin at about 6:30 p.m. (Dec. 17, 6-8 p.m., Petaluma River, 10 C St., 707-762-9348, www.petalumadowntown.com)

American Airlines Adding Sonoma County Flight
Tickets are already on sale for the American Airlines daily nonstop flight from Phoenix to Sonoma County that will start Feb. 16, 2017.

The flights between Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport (STS) and Phoenix-Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) will be operated by American Airlines partner SkyWest on a Bombardier CRJ-700, a 70-seat jet aircraft with inflight Wi-Fi, and food and beverage services.

Less than two hours each way, the short flights will arrive at STS at 3:42 p.m. each day, and depart at 4:12 p.m. The flights will allow easy connections to eastbound destinations, including Albuquerque, Dallas, Newark, Palm Springs, Colorado, and Salt Lake City. Tickets are on sale at www.aa.com.

Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport
2290 Airport Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
707-565-7240
www.sonomacountyairport.org

Media Contact:
Jon Stout
707-565-7243
jstout@sonomacountyairport.org

WINERIES, BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES

Adobe Road Winery opens Downtown Petaluma Tasting Room
Sip artisan wines from premium vineyards in the new Adobe Road Winery Tasting Room in historic downtown Petaluma, in beautiful Sonoma County.

Construction continues on a new tasting room facility in downtown Petaluma. During construction, the tasting room has set up shop in a temporary location a few blocks away in the Great Petaluma Mill building. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended for groups of six or more.

A boutique winery, Adobe Road maintains collaborative relationship with its growers, and carefully selects vineyard sites based on their suitability for particular varietals. Its wines are handcrafted in small lots with minimal intervention, including fermentation with native yeasts.

Adobe Road Winery Tasting Room
6 Petaluma Blvd. N, Suite A1
Petaluma, CA 94952
707-939-9099
www.adoberoadwines.com

Media Contact:
Adobe Road Winery
707-939-7967
info@adoberoadwines.com

Windsor Vineyards Debuts The Flight Deck Tasting Room
Relax and choose from a variety of tasting options in The Flight Deck, Windsor Vineyards' new quintessential Wine Country tasting room.

Grand picture windows overlook the historic Healdsburg Plaza, and cozy seating by the fire provides a warm and welcoming setting. Tasting options include a traditional tasting at the wine bar, wines by the glass, or private wine and food pairings that feature wines from esteemed appellations in and around Sonoma County, paired with gourmet bites.

Founded by wine legend Rodney Strong in 1959 and now part of vintner Patrick Roney's Vintage Wine Estates family of small wineries, Windsor Vineyards specializes in custom wines; it offers custom corporate logo labels, and custom labels for wedding favors or holiday wine gifts.

The Flight Deck
308 B Center St.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
707-921-2893
www.windsorvineyards.com
theflightdeckhb.com

Media Contact:
Vintage Wine Estates Corporate Offices
877-289-9463

White Oak Vineyards & Winery Adds Artisan Cheese to Daily Wine Tastings
Food and wine pairings are standard now at Sonoma County's White Oak Vineyards & Winery, which has partnered with a local cheese company to heighten the wine tasting experience for its guests.

Each pairing in its Healdsburg tasting room has been hand selected to accentuate the wines and to enhance the overall sensory experience. The $20 tasting fee includes four signature food and wine pairings, plus an additional two wines of the guest's choice from the winery's Signature and Reserve selections. Private tastings are $25 per person, or $30 with a winery tour; lunch can be added to any tasting experience for $30.

Located in the heart of the Alexander Valley wine region, White Oak crafts award-winning wines from its 750 acres of estate vineyards, producing Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Port, dessert wine, and Rosé. It also crafts a small bottling of old-vine Zinfandel and two reserve Bordeaux-style blends, which are only sold in the tasting room.

White Oak Vineyards & Winery
7505 Highway 128
Healdsburg, CA 95448
707-433-8429
whiteoakwinery.com

Media Contact:
White Oak Vineyards & Winery
707-433-8429
info@whiteoakwinery.com

Siduri Wine Lounge Offers More Than Just Wine Tasting
The new Siduri Wine Lounge in Healdsburg offers a unique Wine Country experience with a choice of personally curated wine flights; wines by the glass, bottle, or draft; and a small-plate menu designed to enhance Siduri's wines.

Self-proclaimed “wine geeks” and Siduri founders Adam and Dianna Lee left their native Texas and moved to Sonoma Wine Country with dreams of producing killer Pinot Noirs. Their first Siduri wine release in 1994 met with great critical success.

Named for the Babylonian goddess of wine, Siduri specializes in cool-climate Pinot Noir, producing only single-vineyard wines from vineyards throughout California and Oregon. The winery produces more than 20 limited-production Pinot Noirs, representing one of the most extensive Pinot offerings of any California winery.

Located just off the Healdsburg Square in beautiful Sonoma County, the new lounge features 130-year-old brewery panels and an old-growth redwood tasting bar. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday, and 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday to Saturday.

Siduri Wine Lounge
241 Healdsburg Ave.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
707-433-6000
www.siduri.com

Media Contact:
John Trant, Siduri Wines
707-528-5822
John.Trant@jfwmail.com

Cellars of Sonoma Now in Healdsburg
Discover handcrafted, award-winning wines from Northern California's rising starts in the new Cellars of Sonoma tasting room in downtown Healdsburg, in beautiful Sonoma County.

Experience many varietals and winemaking styles in one location. Cellars of Sonoma pours wines from eight Sonoma County vintners; many produce small lots of wine with only a few hundred cases per varietal. These wines continue to receive the highest awards and accolades from industry experts, but are not available in mainstream distribution.

Cellars of Sonoma
20 Matheson St.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
707-578-1826
www.cellarsofsonoma.com/

Media Contact:
Cellars of Sonoma
707-578-1826
staff@cellarsofsonoma.com

Crooked Goat Opens Barlow Taproom
Enjoy innovative beers with a distinctive western Sonoma County style in the new Crooked Goat Brewing tap room in The Barlow, a 220,000-square-foot culinary and arts center in the town of Sebastopol.

Brewery founders and owners Rich Allen, Paul Vyenielo, Scott Timann, Will Erickson, Andrew Cook, and Andy Erickson discovered their passion by brewing beer in small patches for family and friends. They quickly outgrew their 10-gallon brewing system (which they moved from garage to garage in each others' homes) and recently moved into their full-time production facility and taproom in The Barlow.

With a casual, family-friendly, and dog-friendly atmosphere, the taproom serves up to 14 beers on tap, including four IPAs, two double IPAs, three wheat brews, three stouts, and a lager. The eats menu offers food from several Sonoma County sources — BBQ Smokehouse Bistro & Catering, Vignette Pizzeria, fresh pretzels from Full Circle Baking Company, and flavored popcorn from Comet Corn.

Crooked Goat Brewing
120 Morris St.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
707-835-4256
www.facebook.com/crookedgoatbrewing

Media Contact:
Karly Church, manager
707-835-4256
karly@crookedgoatbrewing.com

Sonoma Cider Adds Taproom and Restaurant
The award-winning Sonoma Cider Company opened its first bricks-and-mortar taproom in mid-October 2016 in Healdsburg, in Sonoma County.

The Sonoma Cider Taproom and Restaurant offers cider fans a wide variety of craft ciders from Sonoma Cider and from around the world. Offering a menu of small snacks and shareable plates, the taproom and restaurant will also feature live music and comedy.

Founded in 2013 by veteran cider master David Cordtz and his son Robert Cordtz, Sonoma Cider Company has rapidly gained recognition for its certified-organic, gluten-free ingredients and crisp, distinctive flavors.

Sonoma Cider Taproom and Restaurant
44 F Mill St.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
707-433-8212
info@sonomacider.com
sonomacider.com

Media Contact
Alexa Malmgren
707-723-7004
alexa@sonomacider.com

Griffo Distillery Adds Tasting Bar

Savor handcrafted specialty cocktails, experience a guided spirit tasting, and tour the grain-to-glass production facility in the new tasting room at the award-winning, small-batch Griffo Distillery in Petaluma, in beautiful Sonoma County.

The clean, contemporary cocktail bar is located within the 6000-square-foot distillery. Patrons can enjoy seasonal cocktails showcasing Griffo's Scott Street Gin—a fresh, light London-style gin that just won a 2016 Gold Medal at the SF International Spirits Competition—as well as tasting flights of pre-release whiskeys.

Owners Michael and Jenny Griffo take a fresh approach to the age-old art of distilling. With a physics doctorate at their back, the husband and wife team are dedicated to uniting craft and science to create precise, complex, and delicious spirits that represent the beauty and bounty of Sonoma County.

Griffo Distillery Tasting Bar
1320 Scott St., Suite A
Petaluma, CA 94954
707-879-8755
www.griffodistiller.com/tastingbar

Media Contact:
Seair Lorentz
415-300-7358
seair@griffodistillery.com

 

RESTAURANTS, BARS & FOOD PRODUCERS

Applewood Inn Unveils Revival Restaurant
With a new look and under new management, the restaurant space at the luxurious Applewood Inn in the Russian River Valley is reborn as Revival restaurant.

Under the leadership of local restaurateur Crisa Luedtke (Boon Eat + Drink, Big Bottom Market, El Barrio, Boon Hotel + Spa) as restaurant consultant and chef Ben Spiegel (formerly of Skal in New York City and The Willows Inn on Lummi Island in Washington), both the space and the menu have undergone a complete transformation.

The wonderful stone fireplace remains a focal point, joined by the curved, hammered metal bar at the entry, plus wood floors, bare wood tables, white walls, and wagon wheel chandeliers. Dinner service is now offered on the balcony patio overlooking the fountain garden.

The seasonal menu features western Sonoma County ingredients paired in unusual ways, to create familiar yet unexpected dishes, such as a plate of Bay Area anchovies decorated with basil, unripe plum, and grebiche; summer squash with makrut lime, pistachio, and green grapes; or local halibut crudo decorated with meunière and roasted bones.

Revival
13555 Highway 116
Guerneville, CA 95446
707-869-9093
eatatrevival.com

Media Contact:
Revival Restaurant
707-869-9093
info@eatatrevival.com

Handline Coastal California Offers Modern Take on Order-at-the-Counter
Enjoy all things California and all things coastal at the new Handline Coastal California, a modern roadside eatery in Sebastopol, in western Sonoma County.

Created by Lowell Sheldon, owner of the acclaimed Peter Lowell's restaurant, and his partner Natalie Goble, Handline updates the drive-in tradition, providing a modern take on order-at-the-counter service. The menu focuses on fresh sustainable seafood, Southern California-style burgers, and homemade tortillas.

Sheldon and Goble have transformed a former Foster's Freeze location into a fun, sustainable restaurant with a large outdoor patio. In a nod to the site's past, the menu includes soft-serve ice cream.

The Italian-inspired contemporary California menu celebrates the region's bounty, and pays homage to the early immigrants who brought their cooking techniques and tastes to California. Much of the produce will come from Goble's family farm, Two Belly Acres.

Handline Coastal California
935 Gravenstein Highway
Sebastopol, CA 95472
707-827-3744
www.handline.com

Media Contact:
Lowell Sheldon
707-827-3744
info@handline.com

Hotel Petaluma Welcomes The Shuckery
Downtown Petaluma now boasts a fresh seafood restaurant with the debut of The Shuckery, a small oyster bar and restaurant on the first floor of the historic Hotel Petaluma.

The new restaurant is the creation of sisters Aluxa and Jazmine Lalicker, owners of The Oyster Girls, a Tomales Bay-based traveling oyster bar. With 54 seats in 1,500-square-feet of renovated space, The Shuckery provides a cozy, natural setting for Chef Seth Harvey's menu, which is inspired by the area's fresh local seafood and seasonal produce.

Oysters are, of course, the stars at the Shuckery, but you can also enjoy mussels, clams, calamari, and various dishes ranging from Cauliflower “Hot Wings” appetizers to Baja Style Tacos and Pork Belly & Peaches. Save room for the Dueling Budinos dessert, which includes dark chocolate, salted caramel, peanut butter, bacon, and banana. (Reservations are strongly recommended.)

The Shuckery
100 Washington St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
707-981-7891
theshuckeryca.com

Media Contact:
The Shuckery
707-981-7891
info@theshuckeryca.com

Dine in Casual Elegance at The County Bench Kitchen + Bar
Offering an innovative menu, fresh ingredients, fine wines, and craft beers, The County Bench Kitchen + Bar provides casual fine dining in downtown Santa Rosa, in Sonoma County.

Executive Chef Bruce Frieseke, who earned a Michelin star while at the restaurant at the Applewood Inn, uses farm-fresh, local herbs, vegetables, fruits, meat, and fish to create his New American menu.

Simple dishes get a delicious update, such as Deviled Brussels Sprouts as an appetizer, or Braised Collards and Roasted Carrots with Fenugreek Yogurt as a side dish. Entrees include Bowl of Grilled Mussels with Smoked Bacon, Garlic, and Parsley, or Chicken Thighs Braised in Pimenton, Chorizo and Chick Peas, with Charred Lemon oil and Crème Fraiche.

The full bar includes original cocktails, and the extensive beverage menu highlights Sonoma County's renowned wine, beer, and spirits, as well as an international selection.

The County Bench Kitchen + Bar
535 Fourth St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
707-535-0700
www.thecountybench.com/

Media Contact:
The County Bench Kitchen + Bar
707-535-0700

Momo Grill Brings Nepal, India to Sonoma County
Savor the tastes of Nepalese and Indian cuisine in the new Momo Grill Restaurant in Santa Rosa, in Sonoma County.

All the meat is halal (butchered to Muslim standards), and sample menu items include Indian Style Tacos, Butter Chicken, Eggplant Heaven, Rohan Josh, Biryani, and Chicken Tandoor. Open 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Saturday; closed Sunday.

Momo Grill Restaurant
750 Stony Point Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
707-595-3363
www.facebook.com/momogrillrestaurant

Media Contact:
Momo Grill Restaurant
707-595-3363

Crocodile French Cuisine Debuts in Petaluma
Combing the elegance of an old-world café with the casual nature of a neighborhood eatery, the new Crocodile French Cuisine restaurant offers farm-to-table, French country-inspired dining in downtown Petaluma, in Sonoma County.

Conceived and created by husband-and-wife team Michael Dotson and Moira Beveridge, Crocodile is part restaurant, part bar. Dine at formal tables, or experience the full menu sitting at the bar or on a high bar top table. The beer and wine menu is inspired by the old-wine traditions of France and Belgium, but highlighting the fabulous array of small breweries and family-owned wineries in Sonoma County.

Dotson and Beveridge have worked together for 13 years to create what they believe to be the perfect dining experience, capturing a quality found in favorite small neighborhood bistros in France, and expressing the sense of welcome, fun conversation, and excellent food.

Crocodile French Cuisine
140 2nd St., Suite 100
Petaluma CA 95952
707-981-8159
http://www.crocodilepetaluma.com

Media Contact:
Crocodile French Cuisine
707-981-8159
info@crocodilepetaluma.com

Sip and Relax at Starling Bar Sonoma
Enjoy farm-to-table cocktails, local craft beers, and Sonoma County wines in the new Starling Bar Sonoma, a casual, friendly, neighborhood gathering spot in downtown Sonoma.

San Francisco hotel and restaurant designer Anthony Laurino partnered with longtime hospitality pros Fred Johnson and Elizabeth Takeuchi-Krist on this new venture, transforming a local bar that operated on the site for more than 30 years into a “cocktail roadhouse” appealing to locals and tourists.

The specialty cocktails are made with locally sourced ingredients — artisan spirits produced by Sonoma County distilleries, with farm-fresh herbs and fruit. Weekends feature live music. Johnson and Takeuchi-Krist are managing the bar and spent several months overseeing renovations to create a casual and welcoming but slightly edgy environment.

Starling Bar Sonoma
19380 Highway 12
Sonoma, CA 95476
707-938-7442
www.starlingsonoma.com

Media Contact:
Starling Bar Sonoma
707-938-7442

Drop in for a Drink at Duke's Spirited Cocktails
Enjoy a tasty beverage and light snack any day of the week at Duke's Spirited Cocktails, a new local watering hole on the historic Healdsburg Plaza in Sonoma County.

Duke's is new but the location isn't; libations have been served from this site since 1933. And owners Laura Sanfilippo, Tara Heffernon, and Steven Maduro bring more than 30 years of combined bar and restaurant experience to their new endeavor.

Duke's showcases locally made spirits, beer, and wine, as well as a unique selection of brands from across the ocean. The bar's drinks menu will change regularly, and will feature fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. The small bites menu includes pickled veggies, rosemary mixed nuts, marinated olives, chips and salsa verde, and Noble Folk ice cream sandwiches. Photo by Nat & Cody Gantz.

Duke's Spirited Cocktails
111 Plaza St.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
707-431-1060
drinkatdukes.com/

Media Contact:
Laura Sanfilippo
707-431-1060
laura@drinkatdukes.com

More Than 20 Beers on Tap at Steele and Hops
Brewpub fans have a new destination in Santa Rosa, in the heart of Sonoma County. Steele and Hops Public House offers more than 20 beers on tap and a menu of house-smoked, house-ground, house-pickled, hand cut, and made-from-scratch goodies.

The beers on tap are both local and global, giving guests the opportunity to order something comfortable or adventurous. There's now a 10-barrel stainless steel fermentation tank behind the bar, and plans are to brew beer on location by 2017.

Menu items include classic Buffalo wings, fried calamari, beet pickled deviled eggs, oven-roasted mushroom toast with gouda and onion jam, sandwiches, salads, brick-oven pizza, mac and cheese, and a build-your-own burger. Ingredients come from as many local producers as possible.

Steele & Hops Public House
1901 Mendocino Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
707-523-2201
www.steeleandhops.com

Media Contact:
Steele & Hops Public House
707-523-2201
info@steeleandhops.com

Karma Café Reborn in Cloverdale
The former Karma Café is now dishing up breakfast and lunch options as the Biscotti Diva's Karma Café in the town of Cloverdale, in northern Sonoma County.

Enjoy biscotti, pastries, cookies, breakfast sandwiches, espresso, soup, salads, sandwiches, quiche, baked potatoes with toppings, and daily specials.

Past daily specials have included chicken Alfredo lasagna pinwheels; spinach, artichoke, mushroom, and feta cheese quiche; roast beef and provolone Panini with caramelized sweet peppers and onions; pumpkin bread; and made-to-order personal pizzas.

Biscotti Diva's Karma Café
124 S. Cloverdale Blvd.
Cloverdale, CA 95425
707-695-3728
www.facebook.com/BiscottiDivaskarmacafe/

Media Contact:
Traci Kawa, owner
707-695-3728
tkawa@sbcglobal.net

Haverton Hill Creamery Adds Private Event Ice Cream Truck
Special events in Sonoma County can now include the vintage charm and modern sophistication of an ice cream truck from Haverton Hill Creamery.

The new full-service ice cream truck will be available to scoop up select flavors of Haverton Hill's farmstead sheep milk ice cream at weddings and other special events and activities throughout Sonoma County.

Haverton Hill Creamery is a family owned and operated sheep dairy and farmstead creamery. Its sheep ice cream is churned and hand-packed on the 378-acre farm located outside of the town of Petaluma.

Haverton Hill Creamery
Bloomfield Road
Petaluma, CA 94952
707-992-0757
www.havertonhill.com

Media Contact:
Missy Adiego
707-992-0757
havertonhillevents@gmail.com

Chef Kaisi partnering with MG Events and Catering
Jessette Kaisi of Jessette's Kitchen is now a partner in MG Events and Catering, helping to lead its talented team of event planners, coordinators, photographers, bartenders, DJs, and staff in Sonoma Wine Country.

Founded by chef Michael Goldstein in 1989, MG Events and catering has crafted cuisine and staged events for two decades for literally hundreds of weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, corporate events, office parties, birthday parties, and more.

Before founding MG Events, Goldstein owned and ran the critically acclaimed 464 Magnolia restaurant in Marin County. His culinary talents have been featured in Bon Appetit, Gourmet Magazine, and The New Yorker.

Kaisi brings to MG Events her experience working in many of the Bay Area's finest restaurants, including Michael Mina's RN74, VaDaVie of Walnut Creek, and Napa's The Pear. As co-owner of MG Events, Kaisi will focus on Asian-Fusion, French-Filipino, and exotic foods.

MG Events and Catering
3695 Petaluma Blvd N.
Petaluma, CA 94592
707-812-8726
www.catering4winecountry.com

Media Contact:
Surya Kaisi
415-350-3828
mgevents4me@gmail.com

Mugnaini Pizza Ovens Under One Roof
Wood-fired pizza oven importer and manufacturer Mugnaini is settling into its new digs in Healdsburg, where its 15,000-square-foot facility welcomes visitors to its showroom, commercial kitchen, cooking school, and event center.

The showroom displays oven models both indoors and outdoors; the retail store offers pizza-oven tools and accessories, specialty foods, and souvenirs. And the cooking school and commercial kitchen share the techniques owner Andrea Mugnaini developed during more than two decades of cooking in wood-fired ovens.

Both the production facility and fully stocked warehouse are also onsite, bringing all aspects of the company to one location. Founded in 1989, Mugnaini specializes in Italian-style wood-burning, open-hearth ovens. Its products have been featured in the pages of a wide variety of magazines, and can be found at the Culinary School of America, Chez Panisse, and Sunset magazine's demonstration kitchen.

Mugnaini
1530 Grove St.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
707-416-4106
www.mugnaini.com

Media Contact:
Andrea Mugnaini
707-416-4106
mugnaini@mugnaini.com

 

LODGING

Enjoy Outdoors Luxury at AutoCamp Russian River
Relax under the redwoods and discover an outdoor lodging experience that's unlike any other at the new AutoCamp Russian River in the town of Guerneville, in western Sonoma County.

Choose between a custom-designed Airstream trailer or a luxurious canvas tent with a plush, modern interior. The trailers include spa-inspired bathrooms with walk-in showers. Both the trailers and tents are outfitted with luxurious hotel bedding, linens, towels, and bath products.

Meander the winding pathways or play lawn games. Kick back at the indoor and outdoor fire pit lounges, and explore the midcentury-modern architectural clubhouse. Pet-friendly Airstream trailers are available, as is free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

AutoCamp Russian River
14120 Old Cazadero Road
Guerneville, CA 95446
707-604-6103
autocamp.com/location/russian-river

Media Contact:
Cathy LaPlante, Assistant General Manager
707-604-6103
cathy@autocamp.com

Vintage Suites Open in Windsor
The new Vintage Suites vacation rental offers two bedrooms on the second story of a shopping area in Windsor, making a perfect base of operations for a visit to Sonoma Wine Country.

Decorated with vintage charm, the unit provides a comfortable, quiet place to sleep. The grape arbor below adds to the charm, and produces delicious grapes in late summer and early fall.

The stores on the ground level include vintage shops, a massage therapist, a hair and nails salon, a pet supply shop, and a video game store. The rental includes a coffee maker, teakettle, small refrigerator, microwave, sink, and the use of two Cruiser bicycles.

Vintage Suites
6119 Old Redwood Highway, Suite B-4
Windsor, CA 95492
707-495-2005
www.vrbo.com/903177

Media Contact:
Kelli Riveras
707-495-2005

Casini Ranch Family Campground Adds Guest Cottages, RV Rentals
Enjoy an ownership-free RV or cottage vacation experience with the new rental options at Casini Ranch Family Campground in Duncans Mills, in beautiful Sonoma County. The vacation rentals come fully furnished with cookware and dishes, grills, patio areas with picnic tables, and more.

The RV and cottage rentals are part of ongoing renovations at Casini Ranch, which recently completed four new fully-accessible restrooms, with ceramic tile, lockable shower doors, grab bars, and other amenities. Overall, Casini Ranch is adding 25 percent more toilets and 40 percent more showers. The campground also recently updated its website, including a new overview video at www.casiniranch.com, and an interactive campground map at www.casiniranch.com/campground-map.

Open year round since 1965, this family-operated RV park and campground nestles among beautiful hills on a gentle meander of the Russian River, just four miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. A mile of river runs along this 110-acre property.

Casini Ranch Family Campground
22855 Moscow Road
Duncans Mills, CA 95430
800-451-8400
www.casiniranch.com

Media Contact:
Alan Ginos
707-865-5501
campmanager@asiniranch.com

 

TOURS

Holidays in Healdsburg Adds Family-Friendly Evenings
The fourth annual Holidays in Healdsburg tour features two new offerings for 2016 — a fun blind wine tasting experience on the afternoon excursions and the chance for families with children to enjoy small-town Sonoma Wine Country holiday cheer on the evening outings.

Offered Nov. 25 to Dec. 31 by Wine Country Walking Tours, the Holidays in Healdsburg guided tour blends the best of Wine Country with the magic of the season for a creative, fun, and entertaining holiday walking and tasting adventure.

The trendy town of Healdsburg glistens with life during the holidays, offering colorful street decorations, festive window displays, horse-drawn carriages, Christmas carolers, and a beautiful Christmas tree in the historic Plaza.

On the four-hour afternoon wine-and-food-pairing tour (11 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily), you'll sip, nibble, stroll, and savor your way around this festive town. Discover for yourself why certain wines taste better with specific foods while learning about local wines, cuisine, culture, trends, and history.

This year for the first time, the afternoon Holidays in Healdsburg tour includes a fun and entertaining blind tasting experience. How much does sight influence taste? If the glass is black and you can't see inside, can you taste if the wine is red or white?

Healdsburg takes on an even more magical seasonal glow as day slips into night, and the two-hour evening tour (5 to 7 p.m., Thursday to Sunday) makes the perfect first course for a holiday night on the town. Stroll your way through the appetizer hour, sipping boutique wines and nibbling on savory bites, artisan chocolates, and other delectable goodies.

Evening tour itineraries are based on your interests and the holiday happenings in town that night, and can be designed to be family friendly. This is a wonderful way to create family holiday memories and traditions in the perfect Christmas Carol setting.

Holidays in Healdsburg daytime tours are $89 per person; evening tours are $49 for adults or $39 for youth.

Holidays in Healdsburg
Wine Country Walking Tours
1083 Vine St., Suite 182
Healdsburg, CA 95448
707-758-4725
www.winecountrywalkingtours.com

Media Contact:
Kirsten Jones
707-758-4725
kirsten@winecountrywalkingtours.com

Ride The Ranch at Lake Sonoma
Enjoy a true wilderness experience as close to civilization as possible at The Ranch at Lake Sonoma, now offering scenic guided horseback tours only 15 minutes from downtown Healdsburg in northern Sonoma County.

A variety of trail rides are available, from those suitable for timid or first-time riders, to more challenging tours for thrill seekers, offering expansive vista views. The rugged trails overlook the Dry Creek Valley, Lake Sonoma, and the Rockpile wine region. Riders must be at least 9 years old, and weigh less than 210 pounds.

Children age 3 or older and weighing less than 70 pounds can enjoy a 10-minute donkey ride on a cute “burro trail.” Take a picture of the little one in front of the view for a memorable keepsake.

The Ranch at Lake Sonoma
100 Marina Drive, Lot A
Healdsburg, CA 95448
707-494-4449
www.theranchatlakesonoma.com

Media Contact:
Nikki Baxes
707-236-7072
theranchatlakesonoma@outlook.com

Let Vitis Vinifera Take the Wheel
Tour Sonoma County in the comfort and privacy of your own car or rental with Vitis Vinifera Wine County Tours, a designated driver service.

Owner Jackie Cohen brings more than 20 years' experience in the hospitality and wine industry to her new service. She will meet your party at your hotel or residence and return you safely to that location, while showing you the best Sonoma County has to offer. Your entire party can relax and enjoy touring boutique wineries, craft breweries, gardens, creameries, picnic spots with stunning views, or whatever you most want to see.

Vitis Vinifera Wine County Tours
6773 Giovanetti Road
Forestville, CA 95436
707-217-3741
www.vitisviniferatours.com

Media Contact
707-217-3741
Jackie@vitisviniferatours.com

 

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Shop at Truck & Barter
Quality craftsmanship and beautiful design come together at the new Truck & Barter, a family-owned-and-operated, modern-day general store in Petaluma, in Sonoma County.

Located in the historic Hotel Petaluma in charming downtown Petaluma, Truck and Barter features goods crafted by both independent makers and established brands. Shopping categories include American made, gifts, kitchen, apothecary, home, garden and outdoors, bags and accessories, paper goods, and vintage.

Truck & Barter
108 Washington St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
707-658-2131
www.truckandbarter.co

Media Contact:
Truck and Barter
707-658-2131
info@truckandbarter.co

Get the Wine Country Lifestyle at Sebastopol Kitchen + Table
Find everything needed for Wine Country cooking and entertaining — the setting, the mood, the meal, and the entertainment — at Sebastopol Kitchen +Table in western Sonoma County.

Authentic craftsmanship is key. The furniture is solid oak, hand-rubbed with beeswax. The cotton for the linens is grown in the United States and woven in France. The crystal decanters are hand blown in England. The cleaning tools are biodegradable. And the store itself was custom built by local tradesman.

Sebastopol Kitchen + Table is located in The Barlow, a 12.5-acre, 220,000-square-foot, industrial-chic culinary and arts center.

Sebastopol Kitchen + Table
6770 McKinley St., #140
Sebastopol, CA 95472
707-634-0333
www.sebastopolkitchentable.com

Media Contact:
Sebastopol Kitchen + Table
707-634-0333
info@sebastopolkitchentable.com

Find Treasures at Ratto's Uniques and Antiques
Browse goods from almost 40 vendors at the Ratto's Uniques and Antiques in Cloverdale, in beautiful Sonoma County.

The 10,000-square-foot space offers antiques, jewelry, collectibles, handmade artwork, and unique items, which includes 1,500 square feet of furniture.

The building housed an antiques collective for almost 20 years, but sat vacant for several years until Angela Ratto discovered the place, and reopened it as Ratto's Uniques and Antiques.

Ratto's Uniques and Antiques
124 S. Cloverdale Blvd.
Cloverdale, CA 95425
707-894-6315
www.facebook.com/rattosuniquesandantiques/

Media Contact:
Ratto's Uniques and Antiques
707-894-6315
rattogirl@gmail.com

 

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Editor's Note: For high-resolution photos to go with this press release, visit https://www.flickr.com/gp/sonomacountytourism/327263.

Sonoma County Tourism Media Contact:
Birgitt Vaughan
707-522-5826
bvaughan@sonomacounty.com