I love this place the atmosphere and the food are amazing. The pork chop oh my God. What I loved…read moremost is every course that came out felt like you were at an uber exclusive catered event where every detail was attended to, a must try in Glen Ellen

Just on Wednesdays they serve prime rib. We were blown away by how good it was. We have been…read moregoing to the House of Prime Rib in San Francisco for many years; this was BETTER! Glenda was our server and was wonderful. Michael Macrae is the Chef and we told him our feelings, also to the personable owner Kenneth - both appreciative of our sentiments. Their sides of large French fried - like potatoes with a divine spicy red sauce and mushroom puree, along with a first course of fresh vegetables to dip in an amazing white cream sauce, were spectacular. Our only concern is that the prime rib is on a trial basis for now. We can only encourage others to support it and hope that this will become a permanent option and obviate the need for us to go into SF for our prime rib hit (we live in Santa Rosa)! Nice atmosphere, nice decor, "happening" friendly feeling.

Great food and patio is so nice! As a local, I feel very lucky to have this wonderful spot so close…read moreto.

We came to town for a wedding and were so pleasantly surprised by this charming hotel! It looks…read morerecently renovated, with a fresh, modern feel throughout. The bathrooms, in particular, were beautifully updated--stylish, spotless, and spacious. Check-in was quick and easy, and we appreciated the ample onsite parking. One of the highlights was the saloon-style restaurant right on the property, which served tasty food and excellent drinks in a fun. Our friends hosted their after-party there and we really got to see how big the location is and conveniently walk back to our room at the end of the night! The location couldn't be better--within easy walking distance to tasting rooms, cafes, and even a Michelin-starred restaurant. It's also just a short drive to several wineries and the stunning Jack London State Park. Although we didn't get a chance to use the pool, it looked lovely and peaceful, nestled alongside a river--definitely something we'll look forward to next time. The whole place had a warm, cozy, and inviting vibe. The town itself is incredibly charming, and we already can't wait to come back for another stay!

This winery is absolutely beautiful, and I wish they would showcase that beauty off from the start…read more We did not realize how gorgeous the grounds were until the end of our tasting when we walked around a little bit. Front the entrance it is very unassuming. The wine tasting was great, and the staff was very knowledgeable. Our tasting also came with a gorgeous charcuterie board. There are options to taste both inside and outside. They also host, concerts and events there, and it looks like that would be really fun as well.

We were staying in Sonoma for a few days and a friend of mine recommended B. R. Cohn! We are so…read moreglad that we stopped! Located just a few miles outside Sonoma, it was an easy find with plenty of parking. They allowed walk ins for tasting or a glass! The server let us try a few before deciding on their Zinfandel by the glass. It was stellar!! Highly recommend. The grounds are just as great as the wine! As you explore past the tasting room, there are themed rooms tucked into smaller buildings nearby, which allow you to find a cute space to sip! We actually opted to go back into their bigger outdoor space, which includes views of the vineyards. It was so peaceful and lovely! We can't wait to come back!

Lone Pine General Store catered my mom celebration of life. With only four days of lead time, they…read moregenerated a menu based on some ideas that I had and delivered everything on time and according to plan. The food was very good and the server they sent to help out on site was excellent. She was courteous, punctual, and self-directed. I really didn't have to worry about anything.

Chef Rachel and crew catered our daughter's 40th birthday in this past weekend. We had @ 30…read moreguests so it was a fairly sizable engagement. Not only was the food fantastic, the service was equally exceptional! Beyond that, Rachel was highly responsive throughout the entire process, which gave me comfort that the event would be a great success, which it was. Thank you chef Rachel for the love, care and craftsmanship you put into our daughter's birthday celebration - you made the event that much more memorable for everyone there. Continued success, you deserve it!!!

I have passed Morton's hundreds of times in my 40 years of living in Sonoma County remarking to…read moremyself I'd check it out sometime. Yesterday I finally did and we had a fabulous time! My grandkids were visiting me and I wanted to find a fun place to visit- so glad we did! I purchased day passes in advance ($22) that included parking & a full day at their pools. The staff person at the gate was welcoming and informative. Happy we came midweek as I can only imagine how crowded it could get. I appreciated the shower first rule and pleased the shower water wasn't cold. We easily found a row of lounge chairs with umbrellas where we dropped our towels. The pools were divine with a perfect warm temperature. The lifeguard, Moshe, was quite friendly and checked in with my grandkids on their water safety knowledge- thank you. When we were ready to eat we crossed the road to the expansive lawn area that included plenty of picnic tables After swimming and playing in the pool some more we packed up and checked out the creek area. It is quite pretty and well shaded. The water was much cooler and I do not think it was ADA accessible. Overall we had a successfully fantastic day here!

Total hidden gem, glad to hear it's open once again and during Summer months. Used to come here…read morefor hubby's company picnics; the kids had a blast. Now that the kids are grown, it's nostalgic for hubby and I to drive up to Glen Ellen. The most beautiful scenic drive up to Sonoma County. They have an Instagram page as well, keep checking for updates. 'Til we meet again ~ cheers and see you on Yelp (SYOY)!

Every B&B owner in the world needs to make a pilgrimage to Beltane Ranch to see How. It's. Done…read more There is a Gawd...and he created Beltane Ranch for all you non-believin' Marriott Masses to get yo-selves edu-muh-cated about what true hospitality looks like. Don't need to perform no good deeds or un-covet thy neighbor's latest-model oxen to get into heaven. It's right here at Beltane. No virtue required, just your credit card. The decor is Farmhouse Done Right. While most B&Bs look (and smell) like it came straight out of Funeral Parlor Digest, featuring all the furniture that your Depression-era Grandma couldn't even offload at the thrift store, Beltane Ranch delivers Vintage Classy perfectly suited for modern sensibilities. Charming, tasteful, and unassumingly elegant, Beltane captures the elusive vibe of Home Nostalgia that sends you back to a cozy time before the internet (but after penicillin). And did I mention the wrap-around porch is the stuff of Louisiana-level Luxury Lazy? Now I'm all for the happy pursuit of property rights as much as the next corn-fed American, but--with all due respect and with the highest of praise--Beltane makes me want to be a squatter. In fact, I'll just let 'em know that I ain't leaving, and let the Sonoma County sheriff physically drag me off premise--Gaza 2005 style. Thank you, Beltane Ranch. For once in my Chinese life, I'm glad someone took my money.

Choosing Beltane Ranch as our wedding venue was honestly the best decision we made in our entire…read moreplanning process. We looked at a lot of venues all over California and when we visited Beltane we knew it had to be there. We were looking for a venue that had nearby guest accommodations (200+ person wedding) but would allow for us to stay on site with our families and really slow down and enjoy that time with them. Beltane has a magic about it that can't be quantified and it's from the care that Lauren & the entire team put into every detail. We stayed with both of our families Thursday - Monday and hosted our rehearsal dinner there on Thursday night. The food was incredible thanks to Chef Neil, every detail was so thoughtful, and the whole thing just flowed. Our families felt completely at home. The rooms are beautiful, the grounds are stunning, and we couldn't have been more relaxed. Lauren, Alexandria, Elise, Angie, Brian and the entire team are the best at what they do. They were flexible, responsive, and genuinely cared about making our weekend special. In an industry full of venues that feel impersonal and transactional, Beltane is the epitome of warmth and personality. We can't recommend Beltane enough.

Really great and thoughtfully crafted wine tasting experience in a beautiful setting. We did the…read moremost basic tasting which came with a chef created bite and a tour to the wine cave. The tasting took place in the tasting room which had floor to ceiling windows looking out at the vineyard, then we strolled past the garden, into the cave, and back to the tasting room. The property is absolutely gorgeous, both the buildings and the views. Reservations are required as the tastings are very intimate with one person from the tasting team assigned to each group. We were helped by Rachel who had a plethora of knowledge, it was actually amazing how much she knew. The tasting menu had four wines, but we did get to try some additional pours that were open, including fun side-by-side comparisons. The wines were good, but my favorites were on the pricey side, so unfortunately I didn't bring any home with me.

I recently did a tasting at Hamel, and it was such a nice experience! The wine and the tasting are…read moredefinitely on the pricier side, but they were all very delicious. The food that they brought out for us to taste was also delicious. It was very cool to tour the facility and learn about their dry farming, organic & biodynamic farming, and more. Service was great, the place is absolutely beautiful and gives off a fancier feel than other wineries. I would definitely come back.

We absolutely loved our food and wine tasting experience at Capo Creek Winery and if I could give…read moreit more than 5 stars I would! We absolutely loved everything about this place! This hidden gem winery is tucked away in the beautiful Dry Creek Valley. It is absolutely gorgeous and provides an intimate and elevated experience that is definitely worth experiencing! If you are looking for an elevated experience in wine country, look no further! There is a garden area that overlooks the vineyards that we enjoyed during our food and wine pairing and the views were spectacular. They also have a cave as well as a RTV experience if you are looking for a unique private experience away from it all. The service at this winery is excellent! Some of the tastings are with Mary Roy herself and these experiences are extra special since she is the owner, chef, and winemaker. She is an incredible woman that excels at everything she does. Thankfully for me, that includes exceptional wine and food pairings! The food is flavorful and phenomenal and they even have bees onsite where the honey is used to make their amazing chocolates! You are in for a real treat with the food and wine pairings here! Highly recommend visiting Capo Creek Winery if you are in the Healdsburg area!

My husband and I made a reservation for our 1 year wedding anniversary, and let's just say we were…read morespoiled by Capo! We also were able to bring our puppy, Chai. S E R V I C E: Parking was plenty and right when we got out of our car, we were greeted by Mary and taken to our table right away. We had the best view and we were the only couple at that time! We booked a food and wine pairing so we brought our hungry tummies! F O O D & W I N E : First course: Rosè with Sonoma greens, burrata cheese, and candied pecans. Second course: Playlist with coconut lime chicken. Third course: Grenache with Harvest Raviolini. Fourth course: Zinfandel with stuffed piquillo peppers. Fifth course: Open Mic with mushroom tart. Dessert: Syrah with lemon curd cheesecake. My favorite pairing was the third course and of course, dessert! O V E R A L L: I highly recommend booking a food and wine pairing here. It's very intimate, staff were very personable, they pay great attention to details, and they're dog friendly! Would love to come back for their wine cave tours!

We wholeheartedly agree with every positive comment in Brooke's previous reviews! She made our…read moreentire wedding day flow effortlessly from start to finish. We found Brooke by searching for wedding planners that had worked with our venue (Timber Cove Resort) before. Having worked there before, it was a huge plus that she already knew the coordinators and had cultivated relationships with trusted vendors who were familiar with the property. This insider knowledge made our planning process very smooth. We decided to go with the partial planning package, which fit our needs well. Early in the planning process, we'd spend time researching vendors on our own as well as ask Brooke for her recommendations, then reach out to the vendors on both of our lists. We found ourselves choosing her suggestions almost every time. Her industry experience and keen eye for quality vendors became obvious very quickly, yet she never made us feel pressured to go with any particular choice. She simply provided excellent options and let us make the decisions. Throughout the entire process, Brooke was incredibly mindful of our budget. In our very first meeting, she showed us a detailed budget from a previous wedding she did at our venue and walked us through each line item, pointing out areas where we might want to allocate more or less based on our priorities. This level of transparency and attention to detail immediately gave us confidence in her approach. Her communication style was exactly what we needed. We often sent her emails late at night, and Brooke would consistently respond first thing the next morning with clear, comprehensive answers. There was not a single time that she didn't address a concern in one of our emails, even when we sent her massive lists. She was also always proactive about letting us know when she'd be on vacation well in advance, allowing us to plan our questions and timeline accordingly. Brooke's flexibility was another standout quality. While our contract only covered the wedding day itself, we had planned a Welcome Dinner the night before and a Farewell Brunch the day after that we intended to handle ourselves. Unlike other planners we'd heard about from our friends who strictly limit their involvement to contracted days (which is understandable), Brooke was incredibly supportive when questions came up about these additional events. She went above and beyond by helping us order linens from the rental company and create layouts for these extra events. Not to say that future clients should expect this kind of support for non-contracted events by any means, but we were grateful for her willingness to lend a helping hand with the extra details that made our entire wedding weekend cohesive and stress-free. When our wedding day arrived, everything ran flawlessly! Even when we had a last-minute request to move our toasts indoors due to wind and chilly weather, Brooke handled it seamlessly without missing a beat. We can't imagine having planned our wedding without Brooke. Her expertise, professionalism, and genuine care for our vision made what could have been an overwhelming process both enjoyable and successful. We truly couldn't think of anything negative when she asked for our feedback after the wedding. We absolutely recommend her without reservation!

I cannot imagine a more competent, experienced, professional, and kind wedding planner than Brooke…read moreGustafson of Orchard Avenue Events. She truly pulled out all the stops to create the most magical, heavenly day of my life! My husband and I were in awe and so impressed by her, especially since we are pretty detail oriented ourselves. Brooke is even more so, and genuinely cared that our wedding day was perfectly executed from start to finish. She is prompt when responding to emails and texts and is always on time. In addition, her extensive industry experience is obvious and came in handy time and time again as we navigated the complicated wedding planning process. It is important to note that she is also very kind, understanding, and hard working, so I never once felt uncomfortable asking her questions or for tasks to be done. Brooke knew how much I cared about the look and feel of our wedding being just right, and she completely blew me out of the water - so much so that I cried for the first time before walking down the aisle when she gave me a sneak peak of the reception hall. And on my wedding night, Brooke provided all of my bridesmaids flip flops and even went back to our hotel to grab the flats I left behind so that we could dance the night away! She is so special and a true artist. Without a doubt - there is no one else you should hire for your wedding planner - Brooke is the one! (Nicole and Nicholas Errico - Sonoma Golf Club - 6/3/23)

Just paid another visit to the Olea Hotel for my husband's birthday. Still love this place but it's…read morestarting to lose some of the charm it once had. But first, the good: their accommodations remain fabulous. We stayed in the Upper Poolside Cottage (Room 10) and it's just wonderful. The Comphy sheets are just heaven. Their bath towels are also plush and luxurious. Two thumbs up for in-room linens! Heated floors in the bathroom and 2-sided fireplace provide nice warmth and comfort. Complimentary snacks and fizzy water in the mini fridge are a nice bonus, too. The poolside cottages are the cat's meow, and just a short hop to the pool and hot tub. But there are several things that I noted during our last visit that made me feel like maybe this may have been our last visit to the Olea. First, there was a goodly amount of trash strewn about the property. At the hot tub, there was a wine bottle cap on the bench (I know, wine country, to be expected, right?), but what truly grossed me out was the wad of used athletic wrap right next to the hot tub. Blech! As I grabbed both of these items and took them to the trash (all of five or six steps from where they had been scattered), I noticed even more bits of trash in the corner area near the planters. Like more trash than would be expected by just one party being messy. (Also, the planter area was weedy and just seemed neglected.) I dismissed it as just not getting some needed attention, until I returned to our cottage and noticed several more pieces of trash right by our front door that I had missed earlier. And apparently so did housekeeping and management. Plus broken tree limbs atop the roof of the main building. And a huge rip in one of the pool lounge chair pads. And a very large hole (~3") in a pool towel. Just signs of general neglect and subpar for this place, especially at their price point. Second and perhaps even more disappointing is how much the included breakfast service has changed. It's gone from a 2-course, made-in-house gourmet affair to a continental style DYI breakfast, apparently now even on the weekends. The only thing made to order is the avocado toast (for obvious reasons). For those guests who hadn't enjoyed the previous offerings, perhaps it doesn't seem too bad. Nice spread. But I sorely miss the delectable morning meals and the awesome homemade chai along with the service for breakfast. I'd give this an updated 3.5 stars but will round up to 4 because I still really want to love this place. Also, Star provided friendly and welcoming service at the front desk, which was appreciated.

Very cute little hotel, has everything you need, very clean, friendly staff, just a very basic…read moresmall hotel. Parking was a bit more difficult for us, only because we had a larger vehicle. The morning breakfast is very good, few basic items but all the necessities. Love how they have wine and champagne when you arrive.