To the north, Sonoma County (known also as the Redwood Empire) is bordered by groves of giant Redwoods. Just a short scenic drive southwest of Healdsburg is the beautiful, old growth redwood forest preserve, Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve, where you can picnic, walk, and hike among towering trees... highly recommended!

Canoeing / Kayaking:
We offer two kayaks at each of our homes. (The photo shows a kayak passing by Riverwood Lodge in summer) Whether you choose a kayak or canoe trip, or just a relaxing float trip or raft ride, this peaceful portion of the Russian River is a beautiful place to unwind..

Spring: The signs of spring arrive early with tender blades of new grass appearing shortly after the new year. Spring can be beautiful and balmy. By May, the river has usually become suitable for kayaking, canoeing, and other activities.

Summer: Healdsburg's Mediterranean climate is mild year round. It is dry (semi-arid) in the summer, with summer temperatures ranging between 70 and 95 degrees, usually cooling to the 50's overnight. Year 'round it is smog-free and mosquitoes are scarce. Summer is the high season for water sports, with swimming, boating, and lots of ways to enjoy aquatic fun!

Fall: In the fall, our weather is typically warm, clear, sunny and summer-like. Swimming and boating are usually possible until November.

Winter: The average rainfall is forty inches with temperatures ranging from 28 degrees in the overnight to 60 degrees during the day, December through February. We are 30 miles from the Pacific Coast, and the relatively warm Humboldt current keeps us temperate and free of snowy conditions. Native steelhead and salmon swim upstream to spawn during the winter months and provide exciting fishing opportunities.

LOCAL & REGIONAL TRAVEL SITES

HEALDSBURG

Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitor's Bureau - 800-648-9922 (CA only)
    or 707-433-6935
History of our Area - Read a History of our Region, Healdsburg, and our Homes.
Vervu.com - The site for things to do in Healdsburg.
Wifi - Wireless internet access is available on your laptop from anywhere on
    Healdsburg's central plaza. For more info. call 707-433-6935.

Healdsburg Wineries - Links to some of the many wineries in and around
    Healdsburg
Russian River Travel - A perfect site for finding maps and things to do during your
    stay in beautiful Sonoma County
Russian River Wine Road - Local winery & event information including maps to the
    many local wineries and special event weekends including: Winter Wineland,
    Barrel Tasting, Passport and Wine & Food Affair.
Wine Country Getaways - "The Web's Best touring guide to the California Wine
    Country"
Wine Country Tourism Guide - Travel planning information for wine country touring

There are many special events and local festivals scheduled throughout the year. We provide a basket of local information, event calendars, and maps for our guests' convenience. Most of this information is also available online. Below is an alphabetic list of many of the activities and business in our area to serve your interests and needs... Have Fun!

Adventures Outdoors - Looking for Outdoor Activities? See all of the exciting
    adventures you can have in the great outdoors of Healdsburg, Sonoma County.
Airports, Maps & Transportation - (see above titled Heading)
Antique hunting
Art Galleries
Biking - Recently, Healdsburg & Sonoma Counter were named one of the world's
    top places for scenic cycling.
    Wine Country Bikes - 866-922-4537
    Spoke Folk Cyclery - 707-433-7171
    Getaway Adventures / Wine Country Bike Tours - 800-499-BIKE
    Guide to Biking in Sonoma County
Boutiques / Unique Shops
Canoeing / Kayaking
    River's Edge Kayak & Canoe Trips - Trowbridge - 707-433-7247 or
    800-345-0869 for rentals of canoes, kayaks, and rafts. Also guided trips, river
    day trips and transportation.
    SOAR Inflatables, Inc. - 707-433-5599
    Getaway Adventures / Wine Country Bike Tours - 800-499-BIKE
Catering / Food Delivery / Personal Chef - Many of the restaurants in town
    offer food pick-up or delivery and some offer on-site catering (including
    Costeaux French Bakery). Healdsburg Restaurant Menus are available online
    and may indicate some of these options.
    For Catering and/or Personal Chef options, try some of these:
        Brass Spatula - 707-569-4468 - Personal chef services, daily meal service,
        special occasion chef services for dinner parties. And, in combination with
        Refresh Event Massage Services they offer Romantic Dinner and Massage
        Packages for two and Spa Party Packages for a unique and luxurious way
        to entertain and relax while in the comfort of your vacation home!
        Maria's Multi Regional Cuisine - 707.546.3293 - Personal chef services,
        catering & events, cooking classes, a variety of cuisines.
        Mateo Granados Catering - 707.433.2338.
        Relish Culinary - We've heard good things about these folks for private
        cooking classes (which guests have held at our houses) and they should be
        a good resource through which to hire a private chef.
        Vintage Valley Catering - 707.433.9628.
Children's Activities - (see below: Family Fun Guide)
Cycling - (see above: Biking)
Dining / Restaurants - A wide variety of tastes are met by excellent local
    restaurants, many featuring fresh local produce, seafood, and gourmet foods
    from this bountiful region.
    Healdsburg Menus - Link to local restauarant menus
    Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce Restaurant Listings
    Our Restaurant Recommendations and Other Local Dining Info
Family Fun Guide - Wine Country Lodges' Guide to Children's Activities and
    Family Fun in Healdsburg & Sonoma County Wine Country.
Farm Trails - Fresh local and organic produce, visit farms and buy directly from
    the farmer.
Fishing Guide - Wine Country Lodges' Guide to Fishing the Russian River (right
    in your own backyard at any of our vacation rental homes). Also, information
    provided about fishing in other areas of Sonoma County including Lake Sonoma
    and the Ocean at Bodega Bay.
Fitness - (see below: Health Clubs)
Food Delivery - (see above: Catering / Food Delivery / Personal Chef)
Geyser Hot Springs - (see below: Spas)
Golf courses
    Healdsburg Golf Club at Tayman Park - at the base of Fitch Mountain, just 1
    mile from our homes - 707-433-4275.
    Windsor Golf Club - a par-72 championship course that has played host to six
    PGA Nike Tour events, giving the course a unique cachet that lets golfers
    follow in the footsteps of the pros - 8 miles from our homes - 707-838-7888.
    Oakmont Golf Club - two courses (west and east) on the north side of Santa
    Rosa just 20 min. from our homes -707-539-0415.
    Foxtail Golf Club - two courses in one, in Rohnert Park just 20 min. south of
    Healdsburg - 707-584-7766.
    Northwood Golf Club - an Alister MacKenzie design amidst the Redwoods in
    Monte Rio - just a 20 min. scenic drive from our homes - 707-865-1116.
    The Links at Bodega Harbour - award-winning design, "Scottish style" course
    with Pacific North Coast views - just 35 min. from our homes - 707-875-3538.
Gyms - (see below: Health Clubs)
Health Clubs - Healdsburg's Park Point Health & Swim Club (707-385-2500).
    Athletic Club passes are available to our guests for $15. Ask us for details.
Hiking - Hiker's Guide to Sonoma County
    adventures you can have in the great outdoors of Healdsburg, Sonoma County.
History of our Area - Read a History of ur Region, Healdsburg, and our Homes.
Hot Air Balloon Excursions:
    Up & Away Ballooning, Inc. - 800-711-2998 - Hot air balloon ride and
    champagne brunch.
Hot Springs - (see below: Spas)
Kayaking - (see above: Canoeing / Kayaking)
Kennel
    Memorial Beach Veterinary Hospital and Kennel - 707-433-2752
Kid's Activities - (see above: Family Fun Guide)
Lake Sonoma, Warm Springs Dam & Recreation Area - With boating, water
    skiing, jet ski rentals, fish hatchery, picnicking & swimming Lake Sonoma is
    just a 15-20 minute drive North on Dry Creek Road. Cycling our country roads
    is great way to get around and see the countryside - and this area was recently
    named one of the top places in the world for scenic cycling. Be sure to stop by
    the Dry Creek General Store along the way for a step back in time, as well as
    for a refreshing rest stop.
Links and Local Info with some of our Recommendations
Maps - (see above section titled: Airports, Maps & Transportation)
Outdoor Adventures - Looking for Outdoor Activities? See all of the exciting
    adventures you can have in the great outdoors of Healdsburg, Sonoma County.
Parks & Recreation in Sonoma County
        Riverfront Park - Old Redwood Grove with picnic area near Healdsburg -
        walking trail with 2-mile path, lake, fishing, wildlife and bird watching.
        Russian River Regional Parks
    California State Parks in Sonoma County
        Annadel State Park
        Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve - Less than a 30 minute scenic drive
        southwest of Healdsburg is Amstrong Woods...a beautiful Old Growth
        Redwood Forest Preserve where you can picnic, walk, and hike among the
        towering trees.. highly recommended!
        Austin Creek State Recreation Area
        Fort Ross State Historic Park
        Jack London State Historic Park
        Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park
        Salt Point State Park
        Sonoma State Historic Park
        Sonoma Coast State Beach
        Sugarloaf State Park
Personal Chef - (see above: Catering / Food Delivery / Personal Chef)
Petrified Forest
Recommendations and other Local Info.
Recreation - (see above: Parks & Recreation in Sonoma County)
Restaurants - (see above: Dining / Restaurants)
San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge are only 70 miles away
Scenic Drives
Shopping in Healdsburg - antiques, upscale boutiques, art galleries, farm trails.. Sightseeing - vineyards, mountain & valley views, Redwoods, Russian River,
    coastal beaches - provide something for every interest.
Spas, Geyser Hot Springs, Natural Mineral Baths - some local spa links
Theatre
    The Raven Performing Arts Theatre offers live performances in Healdsburg.
Transportation - (see above section titled: Airports, Maps & Transportation)
Wine Touring, Chauffeur & Shuttle Services
Wineries - 100+ Sonoma County Wineries offering tours, tasting & visitor's
    facilities, many within 10 miles of Healdsburg. Within 30-45 minutes you can
    reach Sonoma, as well as Calistoga, St. Helena, and Napa, and the many
    wineries located in Napa Valley.

WINE TOURING, CHAUFFEUR & SHUTTLE SERVICES

Limousine & Non-Limousine Chauffered Services:

Cable Car Charters - 707-433-3338
Eclectic Tour - - 707-224-2265 / 888-411-TOUR - Offering Private,
      Customized Wine Tours. Highly recommended by a previous guest. (Based in
      Napa, but will come to Healdsburg).
Healdsburg Area Winery Tours (Vans) - 707-433-6090 or 888-633-6090
Healdsburg Taxi Cab & Car Service - 707-433-7088
Healdsburg Tours (Comfortable, Custom RV) - 707-694-5580 - Personalized wine
      tours in a custom built wine tasting recreational vehicle, called the Wine-A-
      Bay-Go. Small & owner operated and offer flex pricing (per hour or flat rate) for
      couples or groups of up to 8.
Healdsburg Wine Tour - 707-849-0503
North Bay Limousine - 707-836-8888
Sonoma County Tours - 707-824-1304
Style & Comfort Limousine - 707-838-3333
Touch of Class Limousine - 707-838-3900
Vine Rover Tours (Range Rovers) - 707-838-1405
Wine Road Tours - 707-548-4421

A Designated Driver Program is offered 7 days a week until 3:00 am. It offers pick-up and drop-off from any Healdsburg or Windsor location and return the next day for vehicle retrieval. They are "on-demand" and can be here to pick you up in 6-9 minutes for departure or return. Only $5.00 for an all day pass!