Make an Entire Day of Mother’s Day
Posted on 24. Apr, 2012 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Food & Wine, Holidays, Sonoma restaurants
Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 13, and it will be here before you know it. What are you going to do to celebrate the occasion this year? Mom may tell you “she doesn’t need a thing, don’t go to any fuss,” but of course you know she’s secretly hoping you put on a show. [...]
Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Alexander, Dry Creek, Russian River, & Sonoma Valley
Posted on 09. Feb, 2012 by gina in Blog, Food & Wine, Healdsburg Events, Holidays, Sonoma Activities, Sonoma County Events, Sonoma County wineries, Sonoma Events, Sonoma wineries, Special Wine Events, Travel
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be just for couples – it can also be for individuals interested in showing themselves a little love and appreciation. The perfect Valentine’s Day treat for a special someone, or for oneself, is a trip to Sonoma County Wine Country. There are hundreds of wineries to choose from. Pure Luxury [...]
Something Extra Special Awaits You This Valentine’s Day
Posted on 31. Jan, 2012 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Food & Wine, Holidays, San Francisco
There is traditional St. Valentine’s Day, and then there is the more cheeky thought: “It’s not so Saintly Valentine’s Day!” However you are celebrating with your significant someone, a delicious dinner out is a classic treat. While at the table, you can offer him or her that little gift (diamonds, perhaps?) and play a little [...]
Shop Sonoma for Last Minute Holiday Gifts
Posted on 19. Dec, 2011 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Holidays
Does anyone else wonder how it came to be late December? As of today, there are only six shopping days until Christmas. Yet the sun is shining, the weather is soft and warm, and really, the last thing we want to do is spend time battling crowds in a mall. Luckily, with the treasure trove [...]
It’s Christmas, Leave the Cooking to the Chefs
Posted on 05. Dec, 2011 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Food & Wine, Healdsburg Events, Holidays, Sonoma County wineries
This is that most wonderful time of the year… if you love cooking. When friends and family descend on your home, they usually want to be fed, and be it Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or Festivus, everyone has their favorite dish they’re hoping you’ll prepare. So this year, roll out an entire menu. And yes, you [...]
Moscow Ballet’s Nutcracker at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
Posted on 01. Dec, 2011 by gina in Blog, Holidays, Sonoma County Concerts, Sonoma County Events
The Nutcracker Ballet is one of the most magical stories told without words. How is it possible to tell a story without using words? The Moscow Ballet knows the secret to capturing the hearts and minds of an audience is an amazing combination of music and movement. Dancers become actors in an array of colorful [...]
Serve Your Holiday Best from a Wine Country Bakery
Posted on 21. Nov, 2011 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Food & Wine, Holidays
It’s a centerpiece of the holidays: that intoxicating aroma and flavor of something fresh-baked, be it cookies, cake, bread or a pie. Fortunately for those of us not so handy around the oven, Wine Country region brims with fantastic bakeries, guaranteed to do your table proud. Sweetie Pies, Napa The glass display cases practically groan [...]
Celebration in Sonoma: Gundlach Bundschu Winery Holiday Palooza & Toy Drive
Posted on 17. Nov, 2011 by gina in Blog, Charity events, Food & Wine, Holidays, Sonoma Events, Sonoma wineries, Special Wine Events, Travel
The Fall and Winter seasons signal the arrival of Harvest and a collection of Holidays in Northern California Wine Country. Gratitude, joy, and kindness inspire many to extend the spirit of the season to as many people as possible. One special place inviting visitors to share in the celebration of the season is Gundlach Bundschu [...]
Enjoy the Holidays by Horseback
Posted on 07. Nov, 2011 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Holidays, Sonoma County wineries, Sonoma Hotels, Sonoma wineries, Wine Country Hotels, Wine Tours
We may not have a white Christmas in Sonoma, but that doesn’t mean we can’t fantasize about horse drawn carriages and sleigh bells. Or, simply enough, horses (we can hum the sleigh bell song in our heads if need be). Here are some horse-themed experiences, to fit budgets ranging from less than $200 to nearly [...]
Holiday in Carneros 2011: A Wine Adventure in Napa & Sonoma Valley
Posted on 03. Nov, 2011 by gina in Blog, Charity events, Food & Wine, Holidays, Napa Valley events, Napa wineries, Sonoma Events, Sonoma wineries, Special Wine Events, Travel
It’s that time of year again – the holidays. There are plenty of reasons to look forward to the holiday season; reuniting with friends and family, enjoying traditional foods and beverages, decorating our homes, and listening to the music of the season. One event that has become a tradition in Northern California Wine Country is [...]
Proud to Be Green
