Our group planned ahead and had a private tour of the property. The staff is professional, very…read moreknowledgeable and personable. The property is stunning and such a gift of conservation to our community. Looking forward to a return visit!

We went on the most boring field trip with my kids class. The guides talked and over explained…read morethings the entire time and wouldn't let the kids run or explore anywhere. They made nature extremely boring for us all!

This review is for the Russian River Mud Run that took place at Ya-Ka-Ama…read more What a wonderful first mud run experience. When I arrived, I wasn't sure what to expect. This organized team of outstanding individuals help provide a great first experience in every way! It's because of them that this event happened. They deserve recognition in every way imaginable. THANK YOU !!!! This was a mud run and they sure did their best to make sure we were wallowing swines by the end of this event. We were just covered in mud. This 5K & 10K mud run was located at Ya-Ka-Ama, a private native reservation located on Steve Olsen ln in Forestville. Very close to Riverfront Regional Park. We parked in a huge grassy field and proceeded to walk a very short distance to where all the excitement was about to happen. Anxiety took me over as I realized this is my first REAL run. "What was I going to expect?" "Can my body do a 10K?" "What if I get stuck in mud?" All of these thoughts raced through my mind as I approached the start line. Our small group was getting ready to take the 10K plunge sailing off in the 8:00am wave. Strolling through the shaded paths of Ya-Ka-Ama we arrived at out first obstacle. Which wasn't too bad at all. We continued to snake through the trails as we entered the beautiful coastal Redwoods with spectacular views of the river. Looking around while jogging made me feel fortunate to call this beautiful place of Sonoma County as my home. We eventually ended up on the path of Riverfront Regional Park. Where we picked up a sandbag, or 2 if you are feeling ambitious. We huffed those sandbags down the trail to our next obstacle. We took the similar path back. After crossing the river this is where we began to really hit those obstacles and GET DIRTY ! Between mile 5 & 6 provided the most muddy and dirty obstacles on the course. At this point some of us were fatigued but we didn't stop. We pushed ourselves knowing the end was near. Everyone finished strong like champs! I'm proud of every single individual on the course. A tasty pancake breakfast was provided at the end. Carbs, fat from butter and sugary syrup really hit the spot! Thanks guys! A very successful event, and looking forward to next year. Huge thank you to the wonderful team of people at the Russian River Mud Run. And huge thank you to the wonderful staff at Ya-Ka-Ama for allowing such a positive event to take place on your private property. Each and every one of you guys are the reason this event was successful and made it happen. See you guys next year !!! :-)

The Redwood Empire Food Bank it's a great resource for our community it is also a wonderful place…read moreto volunteer. They're not only have human food but they also have pet food programs sometimes diapers wipes. If you are in need to reach out to them if they can't help you they'll find someone. If you're looking for somewhere to volunteer they take people pretty much of any ages smaller kids need to be with their parents there's so many opportunities to volunteer it's physical labor so I considered a work out for the day.

Thank you Redwood Food Bank ! We dropped off five bags of food (pasta, peanut butter, tuna, clams…read moreand soups) yesterday at the Whole Foods here in Petaluma. Keep up your great and much needed work !! Paul and Lynn Young

We celebrated a birthday the other night by going to a Healdsburg Prune Packer baseball game. We…read morehave been going to their games the past 3 years, it's about time I posted about them. The Prune Packers are part of the California Collegiate Baseball League, with teams all around the state. All players are enrolled in colleges and universities. The competition is at a very high level and the games are always competitive. The best example of the high quality of players is that a total of 9 Prune Packers that played in 2016 and 2017 have been drafted by major league teams!! Friday night was a typical game, had a Shoboyghan sausage from The Wurst who caters food for the games and watched the Prune Packers beat the Walnut Creek Crawdads 5-4. The nickname Prune Packers is from when the team was first organized in 1921, only groves of prunes existed. If you are looking for a fun night out with quality baseball, get to a game!

Best Summer Experience! Nothing says America like Packers…read moreBaseball on a Summer night in Healdsburg!

Over the past 15 years I have bought several items at the Center for the Arts. Paintings, jewelry,…read morea few hand thrown comical coffee cups, hand painted greeting cards. I get to feel the righteous glow of supporting local artists through a non-profit cooperative store. Be aware that as I write this the Yelp page, January 2, 2022, it still shows the gallery on Plaza street. The gallery moved to 334 Center street in mid-2021. The new space is larger, more brilliantly lighted and airy feeling. A fun place to leisurely browse.

A hidden gem indeed! Great space, unique art and photography. There's a nice size parking lot ~…read morescore! Our docent Chris explained what this place has to offer and suggested we check out the calendar of events. She also mentioned they do a neat Holiday bazaar, where numerous vendors make exclusive items for the holiday season. Great gift ideas, one-stop shopping! It reminds of Yelp's nifty under fifty holiday pop-up in the East Bay. I have another place to go shopping for holiday gifts and this time in the North Bay, as if I needed another reason to come up to Healdsburg HA! Highly recommended if you're wine tasting in the area or having brunch, cheers!

I was originally hesitant to put my two boys in daycare as one was only 3 months and the other was…read more16 months but it has been nothing short of amazing. All the staff is so kind and attentive. My oldest loves it and claps every morning when we pull into the parking lot. The teachers are amazing at sending updates through the app as well. We originally started with 3 days but have added additional days because the boys have been thriving.

My son loves going to school at la petit! We have had a very pleasant and reassuring period the…read morepast couple months. My husband and I both have very high stress demanding jobs and it is so nice to know I don't have to stress while my son is at la petit because I get constant updates and photos/videos! I like to pop on the video stream to see the fun activities in his program and he loves playing! I recommend this school and have nothing but great things to say! The only tiniest complaint would be that it says the school opens at 6: 30 ,but they actually open at 7am , which is really what I needed so it's been a little hard to drop my son off but other than that 10/10. We've had a very great experience so far! And the teachers love to snuggle with my baby boy(he's a big cuddler), and seeing that just melts my heart!

My son currently attends this preschool and I cannot say enough positive things about this…read morewonderful gem! Miss Katy has been nothing but helpful and accommodating for my son, who has some unique needs. She recognizes when he needs extra help and provides him a secure and loving environment to help him thrive. I love the outdoor setting and so does my son!

Our kid loved it but the owner has been a bit of a passive aggressive person to us. My wife helped…read moreher install shelves in her house. A friend and I helped move a boat into her garden for the kids to play in. I sledgehammered out a concrete pond in her backyard. And then when I asked for clarification on masking rules (during covid) for my 4-year old I was told that maybe Mother Earth wasn't for me in an email sent to all the parents. We did meet very good friends there and now spend lots of time with them and their kids, which has been really great. It's quite a special program really but a few parents have felt a bit unseen by the owner and it would be nice if that changed.

Today my youngest graduates at The Little School house and we are very sad to move on. 2 of my 3…read morechildren attended The Little School House over the last 4 years and we wish we could stay forever. Teachers and Ms Lisa have always treated my babies like they were their own and never fell short of the love and care that they had for them. All daily activities are thought out and provide the best hands on learning. The garden is one of my son's favorite things there. We will always remember everyone at The Little School house HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I've had such a wonderful experience with Little School House and can't say enough good things…read moreabout this amazing place. From the moment my oldest daughter started attending in 2021as well with my youngest starting at 5 months old in 2023 , I felt welcomed and confident in the level of care and attention they both received each day. To now having my oldest graduate preschool. One of the things I love most is how much emphasis is placed on learning through play. The curriculum is both educational and engaging, and seen such growth in both my daughter's social skills and independence. The environment is clean, safe, and thoughtfully organized to encourage exploration and creativity. Communication with parents is also great. So grateful to have found a daycare that feels like a second home for my daughters. Watching them thrive here has given me so much peace of mind, and truly appreciate everything the staff does to create such a nurturing and stimulating environment. Highly recommend!