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Exploring Downtown Forestville
December 05, 2017
Sonoma County is known for its breathtaking and varied topography, making it the ideal place for an outdoor getaway. But we’d be remiss if we didn’t point out the many charming indoor attractions that comprise “downtown” Forestville. For just three blocks, Highway 116 becomes Front Street, where you’ll find a pristine stretch of quintessential small town shops perfect for an afternoon of browsing. Stepping into Ideal Hardware is like stepping back a century, where you can browse the shelves for the kinds of specialty home goods you just can’t find anymore. On the opposite end of the spectrum, but no less quaint, is the Lucky Mojo Curio Co., a mystical shop brimming with magic incantation kits, spiritual oils and soaps, and incense. Fine artist Gerald Huth maintains his painting-packed studio in a converted barn (he takes visitors, but only by appointment), and Sunshine Organic Coffee Roasters and Espresso Bar serves up the finest, freshest brews this side of San Francisco. And if you’re looking for gourmet delicacies, you’ll want to check out Kozlowski Farms. We recommend stocking up on their delicious jams. You’ll thank us for many breakfasts to come.
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Outdoor Thrills with Rubicon Adventures
November 06, 2017
California wine country is, in our humble opinion, just about the best place in the world to enjoy a relaxing vacation away from the frenzy of everyday life. If you start to feel a bit restless, however, you can rest assured we have just the thing for you: for more than forty years, Rubicon Adventures, based right here in Forestville, has been treating residents and visitors alike to some of the most thrilling outdoor activities California has to offer. You can enjoy whitewater rafting, stand-up paddleboarding, surfing, special aquatic yoga, and more. Rubicon Adventures activities are appropriate for anyone in reasonably good shape; prior experience with the relevant sport is not required. The fun and friendly staff at Rubicon are the ideal guides, ensuring that even the most strenuous sessions are an absolute blast from start to finish. With a wide range of tour and clinic packages available year round, Rubicon Adventures is sure to have just what you need for a day of outdoor thrills.
Address: 9743 Highway 116, Forestville, CA 95436
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Find Your Mojo
September 05, 2017
The Lucky Mojo Curio Co. is your one-stop-shop for everything magical, occult, and off the beaten path. Located less than 5 minutes from the Farmhouse Inn, the Lucky Mojo Curio Co. has everything from occult oils to spiritual supplies for those who work in Jewish, Hindu, Protestant, and Catholic Traditions. The shop contains interesting books of all kinds, and they even have kits for casting money, love, and protection spells. The extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you find the perfect person for a psychic reading. Whether you are well versed in the occult or simply for an interesting experience, the Lucky Mojo Curio Co. is the perfect place to stop for an afternoon. After indulging your curiosity, make your way back to the Farmhouse Inn where you can indulge your taste buds at the amazing Farmhouse Restaurant. It's sure to be a meal you won't soon forget!
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Find Bliss Among the Redwoods
August 07, 2017
With our busy lives full of emails, texts, and meetings, it can sometimes be difficult to slow down and enjoy all of the beauty and majesty of nature. During your stay at the Farmhouse Inn, plan to spend a day hiking at the Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. The park is only about 20 minutes from the Farmhouse Inn and is open from 8 AM until one hour after official sunset. Some of the highlights of the park are the Parson Jones Tree which at more than 310 feet tall is the largest tree in the grove, the Colonel Armstrong Tree which at 1400 years old is the oldest tree in the grove, and the strangely beautiful Icicle Tree. The hiking is particularly wonderful on the discovery and pioneer nature trails. There are additional trails for hikers of all experience and skill levels. The big, beautiful redwood trees are sure to take your breath away.
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Canoe The Russian River
July 02, 2017
If you are looking for a day relaxing in the great outdoors, then you should definitely spend a day canoeing The Russian River with Burke’s Canoe Trips. The trip consists of a ten-mile, self-guided canoe trip that includes plenty of places to picnic, swim, or just enjoy the wildlife all around. You can even take some time to sunbathe on one of the beaches along the river. The starting point for the canoe trip is conveniently located less than a mile from the Farmhouse Inn. You are sure to find yourself in awe of the beautiful and majestic Redwoods as well as all of the local animal life including otters, ospreys, turtles, Great Blue Herons, and egrets. Be sure to call ahead for reservations because these tours fill up quickly. Burke’s Canoe Trips offer an outdoor experience on the amazing Russian River that you and your family will not soon forget.
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Farmers Market Season Has Arrived
June 05, 2017
On Tuesday June 20, the Forestville Certified Farmers Market will have its 5th annual opening day celebration from 4-7 pm. June 20 is opening day, but the farmers market will continue every Tuesday until September 26. Located less than 10 minutes from the Farmhouse Inn, Opening Day at the Forestville Certified Farmers Market features live music by the Charles Thomas Band, delicious offerings from local farmers, crafts, and even beer and wine. While you stroll through the market, make sure to take some time to enjoy the beautiful scenery that surrounds you. The gorgeous oak trees provide shade for all of the happy patrons, making summer evenings at the market even more pleasant. After checking out all that the vendors have to offer at the farmers market, make your way back to the Farmhouse Inn Restaurant for an outstanding dinner paired with the perfect glass of wine by one of the talented sommeliers.
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Getting Around Wine Country
May 13, 2017
Farmhouse's newest guest amenity, the Tesla Model X house car. Tesla designs and builds the most advanced vehicles in the world today. These tricked out cars are fast, gorgeous and can even drive themselves. All on pure electricity. Farmhouse Inn is offering a new guest amenity that is focused on providing visitors with a new way to travel - in a Tesla. Farmhouse will offer guests wine tours in the hotel’s new Model X, as well as daily dinner runs to the nearby downtown Healdsburg - they’d offer self-driven tours but the insurance company vetoed that option... Wine tours will start at $400 per couple and are subject to availability.
Reasons why this is a great amenity and you should book your stay now to take advantage of it:
- Tesla's cars are all electric, therefore better for the environment than taking an UBER
- The dinner run services are complimentary for hotel guests
- You'll be able to tell your friends about driving a new Model X
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Getting to WIne Country
May 13, 2017
Consider a direct flight into our local airport. Sonoma County Airport has announced that there will be additional non-stop flights from new destinations this summer. Already the airport has daily flights to/from:
- San Diego
- Orange County
- LAX
- Portland
- SeattleBeginning in June United Airlines will begin offering 3 daily flights to and from SFO - this short flight is ideal for those who are interested in skipping the traffic and rental car lines. We highly recommend looking into this option as wine country is becoming a popular destination and sitting in traffic following a long flight is never as enjoyable as it sounds.... American Airlines will also be adding a twice weekly non-stop flight to/from Phoenix. Other direct flights include Las Vegas and Minneapolis. For more information on booking a flight into STS click here. Oh, and did we mention that you can check a case of wine for free if you fly on one of the Alaska flights?
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Latest Trend In Sonoma - Napa Wine Country
March 24, 2017
Wellness and wine country – the initial reaction to those two subjects together is a squishy face mixed with a look of disbelief (don’t pretend like you don’t know what we’re talking about). However, contrary to many beliefs, wine country was built for wellness. Red wine is good for you (in moderation...), there are many healthy (non-wine drinking) outdoor activities to enjoy, and a lot of the food in wine country is organic and grown at nearby farms. Wellness has always been a part of the wine country lifestyle - we just weren't talking about it. We reached out to our friends at Meadowood Napa Valley and begun talking about all the healthy things we do every day. Our brainstorming resulted in our new offering: Wellness in Wine Country.
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Farmhouse Inn Winemaker Dinners not to be Missed
March 17, 2017
It’s 70 degrees out and sunny in wine country today - spring has officially arrived in Sonoma and Napa. After one of the heaviest rainy seasons we’ve had in a long time it is time to celebrate the return of the sun and longer days. Many have asked what the heavy rains will mean for this upcoming grape harvest season, and while it is too early to give exact predictions, you could get an opinion from an expert by attending one of our winemaker dinners with Russian River icon: Kistler. On April 7th the Kistler team joins us. Below are some highlights of the previous dinners with Williams Selyem, Kosta Browne, and Merry Edwards and what you can expect from our April 7th dinner. If you’re interested in booking with us, please email our team at reservations@farmhouseinn.com or give them a call at 707.887.3300.
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Women's History Month - Celebrate The Women In Your Life
March 06, 2017
March in wine country is special for many reasons – we start to see signs of spring, menus start to change with new products coming into season, the rains taper off, the days become warmer and longer, and its Women’s History Month. We encourage you to celebrate this month by gathering your favorite women together for a night out, a hike in your favorite Sonoma County park or you can really go for it and plan a wine country escape – if you go for it be prepared to indulge – you deserve it. Spend a few nights in wine country exploring the dining scene, new wineries, the outdoors and enjoy the peace and quiet that comes with spending time with your friends. And gentlemen, we haven’t forgotten about you. Coming soon – our blog about how to have a gents' weekend in wine country.
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What to do in Guernville in the Rain
February 17, 2017
Despite all the reporting on various news channels, Guerneville did not float into the Pacific and is in fact standing and thriving despite the rain. Yes, Guerneville does indeed sit on the Russian River and yes, during big storms there is flooding in parts of Sonoma County but we promise, it isn't as scary as you'd be led to believe if you watch the evening news. So, in a show of support of our neighboring town
(just 15 minutes down the road from Farmhouse Inn) we've decided to provide our fans with a list of things to do in Guerneville when its raining - kayaking down Main Street is not one of them. -
Romantic Rainy Days in Wine Country
January 06, 2017
No excuse necessary – rainy days in Sonoma Napa wine country are days inside snuggled up with your special someone all romantic in front of the warm fireplace. The weather in wine country is often unseasonably warm and sunny in January and February, but sometimes Northern California acts like the rest of the world and gets typical winter weather, complete with clouds and rain. These are the days you want to be at Farmhouse Inn - our warm fireplaces, comfy beds and huge soaker tubs all add up to a romantic getaway where the outside world doesn’t intrude and you have nothing more to think about than what movie you’ll watch next.
Romance, romance, romance. Tis the most romantic time of year. We think the chilly weather is a perfect partner to romantic getaways. And because we love romance so much, we’re offering half off our Romance Package the entire month of February. To inquire about a romantic getaway to the Farmhouse Inn please email the reservations team at reservations@farmhouseinn.com. We hope to help you plan a rainy romantic day getaway soon.