I'm surprised by the 5 star reviews. Nobody picked up the phone or returned my messages, do better.read more

My boyfriend surprised me for my birthday by taking us to Sonoma for the weekend. The highlight was…read morewaking up Sunday morning for a horseback ride with one of the most beautiful views. Our guide was wonderful and friendly, the horses were absolute gems, and overall this is one of the best trail ride experiences I've ever had. Getting the mountains, water, and some redwoods was fantastic! We were fortunate to be in a small group (us and two others). It made the ride feel more intimate. I rode El Negro and highly recommend. His gait is smooth! (He is a walking horse after all). My boyfriend rode Leslie who was a bit slow and liked to trail at the back but sure footed and a sweetheart. We ended the ride with a glass of wine overlooking the lake. This space is often use for weddings as well and I can absolutely see the appeal! I would love to go back some day!!

I have stayed at Geyserville Inn and passed this many times. This trip, they showed up on…read moreGroupon...so we decided to give it a try...what a great decision! We felt like total VIPs here from start to finish..they had us set up in a small seating area and started us off with a sparkling wine, delicious. We then had a tasting of about 5 wines, followed by a tasting of dessert wines, including a chocolate wine that tasted like a tootsie roll. They gave us a cheese platter and crackers and for the grand finale, they took us on a small tour where they happened to be bottling a wine that day. This place is worth the visit and the wine was pretty great also.

From our first sip of bubbly to our last taste of an…read moreunusual white port, our first time at Trentedue was spot on! As guests of long time wine club members, we had only heard raves- and were excited to taste for ourselves! No disappointments here. We plan to go back soon, and join their club!

We were lucky enough to have our wedding at this stunning location in September of 2014, including…read morea three night stay on the property. The grounds are gorgeous, well kept, and somewhat whimsical. The owners (Karen and Jack) have a great eye for blending their beautiful gardens with the stunning Alexander Valley. Everyone was stunned by the beauty of the location. The property functions brilliantly as a wedding location. We had 125 guests for a ceremony, formal seated dinner, dancing, and a photobooth. There is a large area that is well hidden from the rest of the property that is perfect for catering and event prep work. Note that you have to get clever with catering, because the house kitchen is not to be used for cooking for large crowds. We used a paella caterer, which worked brilliantly. One of the secrets the property holds is the beautiful lighting that appears after dark. There is even a chandelier in a tree! We wouldn't have imagined the property could actually look even more beautiful after dark. The home itself is absolutely gorgeous, and it was such a treat to be able to have our entire immediate family together in one spot for three days. We echo the other reviews regarding the owners. Although a brilliant event space, the property is also Karen and Jack's home, and they expect you to respect it as such. So long as you understand this, everything should go smoothly. There were a couple of bumps between the owners and our wedding planner, but everything worked out in the end. Be sure to ask Karen her ideas if you take a tour. She had some creative insights on how to use the property.

I had my wedding at Little House in September 2008 and could not have been happier with every…read moresingle aspect of the experience, including working with Karen, the lovely, obliging and incredibly welcoming homeowner. I can't stress that last part enough -- Karen made me feel completely comfortable and welcome from the moment I first stepped foot in her home, to months later when I was constantly stopping by to check out the property and arrange details for my wedding. I often remarked to friends and family that it takes a special person to completely open their home and trust strangers to just take over! (Karen and her husband live at Little House and leave for the weekend to allow wedding parties to stay there.) The result of her warmth and openness was our dream wedding -- an intimate backyard event that felt as though we were getting married at home, without having to deal with the headaches of actually getting married at home. My entire family stayed at Karen's for the weekend of our wedding and I'm so glad they did because it was much more fun and intimate than staying in a hotel -- and made for a lot more fun the night of the wedding as we didn't all have to rush out the moment the reception was over. I've been at weddings where you're practically chased out with sticks when the event ends, but not here... we all lingered and chatted and cherished every moment of the evening! We had absolutely no problems with deposits -- quite the opposite, actually, as we had left some things behind and Karen took care of everything for us. And, having looked at some 50 wedding venues, I can say with complete confidence that Little House is very reasonably priced. I'm totally bummed to see these negative reviews because I absolutely loved Little House and Karen. We've received a ton of compliments on our wedding, and Little House as a venue in particular. I could really go on and on... But I'll finish by saying that I highly recommend Little House, and if you have any questions, please feel free to send me a note via Yelp and I'd be glad to serve as a reference! -- Amy Also... Little House is just beautiful!! But I'll post pictures since I'm out of words!

I enjoyed myself here . The scenery was nice not spectacular, but nice . It has causal , and comfy…read morefeel. They have records you can pick to play . The wines were charming. A lot of reds to choose from. We had a tasting. The service from Jeremy was outstanding along with Don. Jeremy may seem young, yet knowledgeable of wines. He is personable , and delightful. We had a pleasant time at Banshee.

Banshee wines has such beautiful grounds. I loved walking around. I was referred to this winery…read morefrom wildhaven sonoma and was so happy we went. We had our tasting out on the patio. Our server was very attentive and friendly. We were really hungry and despite not having snacks on the menu, they brought us some. It seems like they have some cool events and promotions like their lunchbox series and other parties. Overall we had a lot of fun. I had to grab the Avril wine!!

Having a retreat up here right now. Phenomenal. Warm, spacious room with a blazing fire overlooking…read morethe lake -- let it rain, I couldn't be happier. This is an ideal retreat location!

Just an hour and 20 minutes away from the city and it feels like you are in another world. 100…read morehomes up in the hills over-looking Alexander Valley with acres of open land for hiking, biking, camping, etc. A little lake for kayaking, sailing and swimming - perfect spot in the spring and summer. You will find me here on most weekends. A short drive into Healdsburg, you are not too far from civilization when you need great food, nightlife, and culture.

Staff met us warmly at the entrance to the chateau like building; we highly recommend the tour so…read morethat you know the story of the Coppola family better, their highs and lows that they went through; his movies and to learn so much about Coppola's wife, Eleanor -Francis's rock! The restaurant and atmosphere for lunch was good; I urge you to try the three course menu; each wine pairing was excellent. Our group were able to experience a delightful meal with much conversation supported by an attentive staff. We'll come by to celebrate a birthday or any other special occasion.

Came by on a cold, windy, rainy afternoon for lunch with some friends…read more We were greeted on entering and directed to where we need to go. The restaurant is the building to the left as you enter as well as the museum. We ordered the 3 course menu with wine pairing for what I thought was a great price. I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the wine pairings. The crab fritter with caviar: 3.5 stars. It was a fried potato ball with minimal crab. The caviar and accompanying sauce is what made the dish. The mushroom risotto: 3 stars. Perhaps it's because I don't care for risotto - too moist for rice. However the flavor was good, albeit a little salty. The mushroom were cooked for perfection and delicious, wish I had more. The salmon with broccolini:3 stars. cooked to order. I like mine well done due to preventions of parasites. But it was still moist. The accompanying sauce did not help flavor much but I guess I could have put more salt. I really enjoy the veggies in the dish. The broccolini was cooked the way I like and the rings of squash were tender and sweet. The hubby got the beef shoulder for his third course:5 stars. Tender and falls apart much like a pot roast. Flavorful as well. Apple tart and ice cream: 4 stars. I actually enjoyed the dish. Not too sweet. You can taste all the flavors and texture. Over all we had a great time with the wine, food was accompaniment. The museum was fun to stroll thru as well.

What a beautiful gem in our county for a bit of respite retreat or a group retreat. The grounds are…read morebeautiful and the accommodations clean and functional. Meals are healthy and made from scratch. A bonus is the Saint Stephen's chapel for meditation and Sunday service. I can't believe I didn't know about this before.

Great stay with amazing food. Perfect location for our small group to hold meetings. Great hiking…read moretoo.

If you are looking for patient, kind, steady sensible horse-training, this is the place. Monica…read moreVanoni is as wonderful as all the proceeding Vanoni horsetrainers that came before her. Her wonderful grandfather is still very much a presence in the horse training business, but Monica earns every dollar you pay here when starting new horses or tuning up your stale one. She rides your horse nearly every day and knows what she is doing. She is thorough and not trendy, and horses listen to her. She is good with owners too, not giving the impression that she thinks you are inexperienced or clumsy. You will love and respect her and so will your horse. As you can see, I wouldn't recommend any other trainer.

From the owner: The Vanoni Ranch is a rustic, indoor-outdoor facility available for private weddings and other…read morespecial events. The facility can accommodate up to 200 guests. The agricultural preserve features panoramic views of the Alexander Valley wine region and the Russian River Valley. The Vanoni Ranch site is available for 7 hours per event. The site fee includes exclusive access for your event for an entire weekend - no double bookings. This allows for a more private and relaxed atmosphere for you and your guests. The Vanoni Ranch site fee for this rustic wedding experience is $2,000-$4,000 per event. Beer, wine, and champagne of your choosing may be served with no corkage fees. The Vanoni Ranch is located 15 minutes outside of Geyserville, California. The charming town offers overnight accommodations, restaurants, art galleries, and wine tasting rooms.

It's a nice property overlooking vineyards with an adjacent restaurant (Geyserville Grille) which…read morewas not open on the Monday and Tuesday that we were there. It's about a mile from downtown Geyserville so not really walkable to restaurants. We booked a deluxe king room with a balcony from a third party site. On their web site, it's shows vineyard views. The room we were given had a view of the pool and freeway, which was quite loud with kids in the pool and car noise. For $220/night, I don't like to look at the freeway. Ask for a vineyard view if you go there. The rooms were nice, recently remodeled with a mini fridge, fireplace and comfy bed. Loud air conditioner and people talking in the hall detracted from ambiance. In the summer, they often have weddings or bands on the back lawn so be sure to ask about that. The Inn did give us a free wine tasting for two at Bannister in town, which was quite good. The Inn has wine receptions on some Fridays nights as well. Overall, I'd recommend but ask for a room that doesn't face the freeway or parking lot.

Checked in on a Saturday around 7:30pm. Got a great value through hotels tonight. And since we had…read morecome here before, we decided to stay again. Check in was so easy. The girl at the front desk was so friendly. Stayed in room 209 which is upstairs. The rooms are nice. Our room looked out onto a vineyard. (Nice view without the hefty price : ) There is a small patio with a door too. It was nice to let in the cool breeze. Since Sunday was Easter Sunday, the grill next door was offering a discount on their brunch items. One small item....the bed linens seem to be kinda worn this time and not so fresh and crisp. I could hardly tell there were pillow cases on the bed pillows. Other than that it was a good overnight stay.