My husband & I traveled with Spirit Tours and a group from our spiritual community to Peru last…read moremonth. We were slightly hesitant, as we had never traveled with any type of group before - I usually take care of travel planning and details myself. But this promised to be a unique experience and it surely was. Tim and Jessie took such good care of us that I'll probably be spoiled for life. We were able to relax and soak up the incredibly amazing experience for the entire 8 days. The local guides were also remarkable: knowledgeable, thoughtful, big-hearted and sensitive. In no way was this your ordinary tour experience. We look forward to future trips with Spirit Tours and I wholeheartedly recommend them for a special, unforgettable travel experience! --Mitsi

I have taken two trips to Bali and one to Thailand with Spirit Tours, and be forewarned that these…read moreexquisitely planned trips will change your life. I literally quit my job and changed careers after my second trip to Bali! Tim and Jim have an insider's knowledge of the destination countries they offer, so you will not have the typical tourist experience. Incredible accommodations, incredible food, incredible tourmates, and incredible locales conspire to make an unforgettable trip, everytime. Tell them where you want to go, send off the check, and sit back as they put together the perfect trip. All you have to do is pack, and where you're headed, you won't need to bring much! Enjoy!

I always rate companies based on how they do when things go wrong and these guys really missed the…read moremark. We have used them in the past for business events with no troubles but they recommended a stretch limo for a very windy road. Turns out they also use independent contractors and the driver was unknown to them. The driver couldn't make the driveway and we had to walk down the hill. Further, for pick up, the driver was asleep and unreachable. After 30 minutes, we had to get ubers. This is all normal stuff and I was ready to take it but I found the response from the company to be appalling. They were not interested in working with us on a refund and, at one point, had the audacity to say I didn't look hard enough for the car (which I did - nowhere in site). Anyway, given management disinterest in our satisfaction (having booked them many times before), thinking there is a better customer-focused company out there. If something goes wrong, I always want a highly customer focused partner and these guys weren't it.

Great experience! Tony was very helpful and knew where to take us along our way to the wineries!…read moreThank you so much!

I have been reluctant to give this review. I was hoping that after numerous texts and requests, to…read morethe staff and owner that I would receive at least a response. None was given. I wanted to work things out. I have kept a record of all the ignored and unanswered requests via email and text. Now that they have all my money and their helicopter is broken, there's no reason to be nice to me anymore. It wasn't about the training. It was all about just getting as much money out of me as possible. I have a log of all the flights over the homes that filed a noise complaint lawsuit against Helico. I was given the names of complaintants, TIM WINKLER, JOE and FRANK. There were some pretty negative comments by Helico staff as we passed over their homes. I spent close to forty thousand dollars and three years of my time studying to get my PPL. Private pilot's license. Helico promised to help me. That was a lie. They just wanted to suck me dry of money. I have been asking for 3 years for the Helico course outline & study, it's called the syllabyss. I recently texted Helico manager Karilee (September/October 2024) requesting a course syllabus, and she completely ignored me. I asked again. She sent me a text asking me "why I'm so pushy?" It's a joke the way Helico is managed. Maybe I dodge a bullet. The 2007 Robinson R44 Raven ll helicopter N557SM was definitely on its last leg. It had close to 4400 hours. It leaked a quart of oil every time we went out. Some instruments did not work. It was not burning the oil. It was leaking it everywhere. So we would just add another quart of oil every time before we went up for a flight. This is in the flight log book. Plus, there is a huge oil stain on the tarmac under the helicopter. This is the same helicopter that they were renting out to take people on tours. N557SM. I am not a mechanic, but I feel this helicopter was pretty well worn out. That is why it's going to be torn down and out of service for the next year. You could not even store gear in the storage departments under the rear seats because they were full of oil that was leaking through the firewall. They put diaper like material in there to absorb the oil. It was bad. I put squawks in the log book that I thought the oil use was excessive, but it was ignored. The exhaust pipe to the muffler had a burn through it. I mentioned that to my CFI Ryan Wax. I showed it to him. He said, "Don't worry about it, I don't think it matters." He can not make that call because he is not a certified aircraft mechanic. I believe FAA rules a mechanic must make that determination. I had another instructor take me up while he was hung over from drinking excessively the night before. He told me so. He said he had a really bad headache and did not get much sleep. Another FAA violation. He was fired later. Another instructor asked me if I wanted to do "zoomies". I had never heard of that before. We proceeded to do high-speed stunts. I have a video. The list just goes on and on and on. I don't know why it was like this, but we're going to get to the bottom of it. I am filing an FAA complaint. More to come.

The weather was beautiful, Kerry the pilot very accommodating and knowledgeable. The whole flight…read moreexperience was fantastic!

As the owner of a San Francisco food review company, I believe a truly exceptional dining…read moreexperience begins long before the first bite. It starts with the reservation--the very first interaction with a restaurant. When I choose a fine dining experience, I want every touchpoint to feel special from beginning to end. Eliza, the reservation specialist at SingleThread, delivered exactly that. Her warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail made me feel like a VIP from our first conversation to our last interaction. Bravo to SingleThread for preserving something increasingly rare in the hospitality world: genuine human connection, thoughtful service, and a warm, personal touch. -- Manifestin4Life.com Ashley Rutberg

Tucked away in the quiet town of Healdsburg, SingleThread delivers the kind of experience that…read moreimmediately reminds you why it stands among California's three Michelin star destinations. From the very beginning of the meal, there was a clear sense of precision, elegance, and intention. The opening presentation was stunning, filled with an assortment of beautifully composed small bites featuring oyster, mushroom, sea bream, and a variety of other seasonal ingredients. Each bite felt delicate yet purposeful, showcasing both technical refinement and remarkable balance. One of the most memorable dishes of the evening was the bluefin tuna moriawase paired with strawberries. Normally, fruit in savory dishes tends to feel distracting or overly sweet to me, but the execution here was exceptional. The chefs managed to create a harmony between sweetness, tartness, acidity, and umami that elevated the tuna rather than overshadowing it. It was a dish that felt thoughtful, restrained, and incredibly well composed. The consistency throughout the progression of the menu was equally impressive. Course after course arrived with meticulous presentation and a strong sense of identity. Every dish felt polished and intentional, balancing visual artistry with flavors that were equally compelling. There was never a moment where the meal lost momentum, and the pacing allowed each course to feel distinct while still contributing to a cohesive experience. That said, there was one course that completely missed the mark for our group. The milk and honey dessert, which resembled a sponge cake topped with a whipped goat cheese foam, was overwhelmingly pungent and difficult to approach as a dessert course. The intensity of the goat cheese dominated every other component, to the point where it felt less like a composed dessert and more like being punched by a goat farm. Looking around the dining room, it seemed we were not alone in our reaction. Interestingly, when we mentioned that this was the only dish we did not enjoy, we were told, "if at least 1 out of 10 guests enjoy it, we consider it a win." It was certainly an unexpected response, especially given how polished and thoughtful the rest of the experience had been. Even with that misstep, the overall meal was exceptional. SingleThread succeeds in delivering a dining experience that feels elegant, immersive, and deeply personal. Between the artistry of the presentations, the balance of flavors, and the technical execution across the menu, it remains one of the most impressive three Michelin star experiences in California.

Very impressive visitor center! Highlights include the Pomo baskets, a microscope with various…read morenatural items to play with and a diorama of the dam. Good bathrooms here too. Unfortunately as of Sept. 2023 the Hatchery is closed to visitors.

First time to Lk Sonoma Visitor Center & Don Clausen Fish Hatchery. It's a MUST see if you're in…read moreGeyserville or near Healdsburg! Visitor Center hrs are Thurs-Sun 9am-4pm, best to call them to check if they are open 707-431-4590, it was open on Sun 3/23/14. FREE parking at the VC & Information, at the Marina it's like $10. Go to the Fish Hatchery, it's cool to tons of Steelhead fish. You might see some fish jumping at the Fish Ladder - hard to see, but we saw a few jump. Unbelievable how hard they have to work to survive. At the Raceways you can feed the fishes - bring Quarters because they machine is like those kind candy machines that only take quarters! We didn't and feel really bad to not get to see the crazy madness it would have caused. So Bring Quarters people! You can get information on hikes, maps, watch a short video, read about the fish hatchery, etc. Worth a visit! We'll be back one day. Bring Quarters!!

Great lobby and service. Nice Wine bar and restaurant. And…read morecoffee bar. Small pool but Great place for Summer Get away in downtown healdsburg. central to all dining and wine ships. Sean at the lobby is super helpful and friendly and makes a fest chai latte

Elegant hotel in downtown Healdsburg. Good service. 'Eco-chic': not one piece of plastic could we…read morefind in our room. My only complaint is the lack of outlets for charging at table or desk level --- only lower wall outlets.