Concierge Makes Travel Easier with Your Four-Legged Friend
My puppy is already a first-class traveler. At four months old, he has toured all over Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino and Livermore wine countries, where he has pranced through tasting rooms, dined at al fresco restaurants and sniffed along the paths of vineyards, orchards, meadows and culinary gardens. He[...]
Plan a Summer of Fun Around Long Meadow Ranch Music
In winter, the vineyards of Napa Valley sing with frogs, serenading the rains. In spring, birds chatter and whistle. When summer comes along, however, it’s time for the more choreographed concerts, as professional musicians host performances at many top wineries. One of the finest experiences can be found[...]
Summer is the Season of Stone Fruit, Savory and Sweet
The summer heat is setting in (though it’s hard to complain, with the North Bay’s divine Mediterranean climate). Still, with the sun shining brightly, and stone fruit celebrating its ripe, juicy season, our thoughts are turning to cool food. Here’s where you’ll find us hanging out, licking our[...]
Come to Dry Creek for Peaches July 6
Few people watch the weather as closely as farmers. Just ask Brian Sullivan and Gayle Okumura Sullivan, who have delayed the opening of their farm stand at their Dry Creek Peach & Produce in west Healdsburg several times now, thanks to the whims of Mother Nature. Now, it[...]
Prepare for the Napa Valley Festival del Sole 2012… And to Change Your Life
Dvorovenko and Beloserkovsky Some people spend a lifetime in pursuit of art appreciation. Others spend just 10 days, and still manage to soak up a wealth of world-class artistry, music, opera, dance and theater, exclusive food and wine gatherings, wellness education, and premier lifestyle experiences. With[...]
Lavender is Blossoming with Festivals, Spas and Even Scented Booties
June is official Lavender month in Sonoma. The first hint is in the landscape – the tiny purple blooms with their distinctive perfume are popular plants in Wine Country, with their fine silver-gray stalks that can be left wild and bushy, or trimmed into manicured curves. There are[...]
