Benziger Family Winery This picturesque biodynamic 85-acre ranch is nestled on the slopes of Sonoma

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Visitors who explore the east side of Sonoma County are treated to pastoral cruise ship packages views of vineyards and valleys as they follow two-lane country roads covered with canopies of mature oak trees. Along the way you'll experience cruise ship packages the towns of Santa Rosa , Kenwood , Glen Ellen , Boyes Hot Springs, and Sonoma .
Native Americans were the first to discover Sonoma Valley, also referred to as the Valley of the Moon. These areas are rich with living history including a restored mission in the town of Sonoma (the the last and most northerly of the 21 Franciscan missions. It marked the northern end of "The King's Highway," El Camino Real. And it was the only one of the California missions to be established cruise ship packages under Mexican rule, independent of Spain.
Later, Sonoma became the home of General Vallejo, the location cruise ship packages of the Bear Flag Revolt (which transferred California from Mexican rule to as U.S. territory), and several wineries and vineyards that were established by early pioneers in the California wine industry.
cruise ship packages Here you will find many of the award-winning wineries Sonoma County is known for. History comes to life in many locations here, especially at Jack London Park in the town of Glen Ellen. The author and bohemian adventurer Jack London lived and wrote at his pristine Beauty Ranch, now an 800-acre state historic park.
Fuel Up With a Hearty Breakfast Jeffrey's Hillside Café is a hidden gem on the east side of Santa Rosa right off of Highway 12. Madura is the former chef at John Ash Co, who has now opened his own restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. He uses local produce, dairy and meats and the menu changes, but may include fromage blanc blintzes with seasonal berries, or a tofu scramble with shiitake mushrooms. Lunch features burgers, cruise ship packages sandwiches, salads, quiche, pot roast and pasta. They also have old-fashioned milkshakes and smoothies and, of course, great coffee. Jeffrey's is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kunde Family Estate Winery At this family-owned winery, guests may experience cave tours and barrel tastings of their estate grown wines. Or sign up for a Mountain Top Tasting, an Eco-Green Tour or a Hike Taste in the Vineyard. Constructed as a replica of the original Kinneybrook Ranch cattle barn, which stood on their land for more than a century, their tasting room is surrounded cruise ship packages by estate vineyards, a shaded picnic area nestled under majestic valley oaks, a reflecting pool and fountains.
cruise ship packages Author Jack London, who wrote "The Call of the Wild" and "White Fang," was a pioneer in the world of commercial magazine cruise ship packages fiction and was one of the first Americans to make a lucrative career exclusively from writing. London wrote so many books about wolves and dogs that his friend George Sterling gave him the nickname "The Wolf." So when Jack started to build his dream house in 1911, it was only fitting that people would call it "The Wolf House."
London and his wife Charmian never got to live in their home because it burned cruise ship packages down just as it was almost completed. The Londons were sleeping in the cottage about a half mile away and were awakened by a farm worker who saw the red glow in the sky. By the time they got there, the house was completely engulfed in flames and beyond saving. Although London vowed to rebuild the house, he did not live long enough to accomplish it.
Ravenswood Winery Here you may experience a unique, hands-on way to learn more about wine making cruise ship packages and appreciation. This activity also fosters team building for groups as they learn to blend wine, just how professional wine makers do. In this blending lab, you and your friends to create your own perfect combination of Carignane, cruise ship packages Petite Sirah, and Zinfandel, one that they will take home and serve and watch it knock their guests' socks off.
The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn Spa is the ultimate elegant oasis, blessed by natural mineral hot springs in the Sonoma Valley. The property offers rooms to suit every taste from restored Fairmont Heritage rooms to signature suites.
Guests find beautifully appointed accommodations, many with fireplaces, to set the mood at the end of a perfect day touring the local wineries or enjoying the spa. All of their luxury Sonoma lodging features color TV, telephones with voice mail, a selection of Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn Spa bathroom amenities, mini-bar refrigerator, terry-cloth robes and air conditioning.
All guests of the Fairmont's Sonoma Valley lodging may partake in their daily complimentary hike and bike adventures. They are also invited to the lobby from 4:30-5:30 p.m. for daily afternoon wine tasting in the heart of Sonoma County.
Restaurant Suggestion: Santé Restaurant at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn Spa Santé Restaurant is the Inn's premier dining room and has earned a national reputation for its outstanding food. Condé Nast Traveler cruise ship packages said "it's worth a special trip just to eat here," and Gourmet Magazine calls the food "the best of the new Wine Country style." Only the freshest local produce, meats, poultry and seafood are used to create elegantly simple dishes that let the natural flavors of the food speak for themselves.
Jack London Village Shops at Jack London Village are housed in disused concrete fermentation vats, located in the old Glen Ellen Winery, which is now called cruise ship packages Jack London Village. Glen Ellen itself is one of the most beautiful villages in California.
Benziger Family Winery This picturesque biodynamic cruise ship packages 85-acre ranch is nestled on the slopes of Sonoma cruise ship packages Mountain. Available for visitors are a vineyard tram tour, wine tasting, gift shop, estate gardens, cruise ship packages and a picnic area among the trees.
For hundreds of years, cruise ship packages ancient thermal mineral waters have graced this site. Today, the resort is proud to be one of the only luxury spa resorts in the country with its own source of thermal mineral water. The Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa hotel pays homage to ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilizations, which believed in the axiom "Sanitas Per Aquas."
Sonoma Raceway Highlighted by the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Sonoma Raceway hosts seven major events, including the AMA Superbike Series, the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series and the IndyCar® Series. In addition cruise ship packages to its slate of major events, Infineon Raceway is a year-round motorsports complex with events scheduled 340 days and 50 weekends a year. Simraceway Performance Driving Center and classes are available at the raceway.