I had the margarita and the seasoned wings Just wanted an…read moreafternoon snack Bartender was a pretty nice younger guy The ambience has a lot of open picnic table seating with some daylight coming in Overall, a nice place to be during the afternoon or evening for beers or cocktails, or wine and munchies

Been coming here with my pup to watch the World Cup games and this spot is the vibe!…read more A few things I've had over my last few visits and my thoughts on each 1. Steak frites: steak was meh but perfect medium rare. Fries were deliciously crispy for steak fries 2. Fried chicken sandwhich: very mid 3. Chicken wings: I did dry rub with the sauces on the side. I liked the ranch with the umami, but im not a fan of the smoked chicken. 4. Burrata: mid 5. Poke tostadas: best thing I've had on their menu and they don't have it anymore. I wanted to cry when they told me 6. Salted caramel pudding with shortbread pieces and macadamia nuts, hold the nuts: absolutely delicious dessert, very sweet! 7. Smash burger: pretty good. I'd get two patties next time Drinks 1. Float the River: hold the grapefruit. It was boozy s as heck 2. Dirty Shirley: decent 3. Cucumber drink: This was an off menu drink they used to make for me and then stopped making it. Maybe they ran out of cucumber? Idk. But bring them back! Wow I really been coming here for a minute. Love the vibes. Great spot to watch the World Cup games. They welcome dogs. Sometimes they bring my pup treats, sometimes not. I appreciate when they do.

Staff were incredibly friendly!…read more The upper pond was lovely. Lots of spots to sit down. Perfect place to bring some snacks and hang out. The flowers were pretty. A lot of the trails were shaded!

The Sonoma Botanical garden was much bigger than I thought it would be. At 67 acres, I think it's…read morethe largest in the bay area, The garden felt more like an arboretum with trails and lots of trees rather than a stroll garden with flowers. The first time I went I didn't realize you could look at a map beforehand because it's not a simple find on their website but I suggest looking beforehand to see what it offers (plan your visit-visitor information-download map). The rose garden here was underwhelming. This one was quite small and didn't look like it was maintained. If you want to see roses I'd recommend the nearby Cornerstone gardens, which have a much better rose garden, and they don't charge an entrance fee. I loved the pond with the lily pads and the Asian garden with all the greenery and small bridges. I also loved how garden was right next to a vineyard. Sonoma is beautiful and warm and it's nice driving up the 12 looking at wineries and admiring the scenery.

Overall, very satisfied…read more The selection of plants and the appearance and quality of them was good. Prices seemed comparable to other non-corporate/big brand plant stores. Everyone working here was super friendly and helpful. They left me along but when I had a question they were more than happy to help. Personally I like this approach but if you're into the whole "being offered help by someone different every 30 seconds" thing you will probably think they are all rude. But they're not - just approach someone and ask for help :) I will say... this place is very... boring? sterile? minimalist? basic? looking. Some nurseries really try to make it beautiful and fun looking at they didn't do that here. That's not bad... the plants are what matter, but it's just more fun to browse and shop when things are arranged beautifully and creatively. Just a point I wanted to make, but I'm not deducting anything for my observation.

The staff here are always ready to help, with top notch customer service, and excellent products…read more I buy all my indoor and outdoor gardening things here from pots to plants. Reliable, dependable, professional, and friendly! The best in Napa...or anywhere else.

I met with Bonnie in the evening, more at my convenience than hers, which was fabulous. She…read morelistened to what I needed to have done, which was basically to rid my yard of all green stuff unless in a bucket or pot, and we set it up right then and there for when it would be taken care of. The crew came in the morning before I left for work, and again listened to what I wanted to have done. Not only was it exactly what I needed, they even took an extra step and leveled out the back yard for me too. I am so pleased to have my jungle gone and my yard back! If I am ever at the point where I can afford to have someone maintain my yard for me, I am coming back here if they are still around at that point.

Two weeks after Bonnie and her crew "completed" the stone pathway in front of my house, planted…read morecreeping thyme, and installed irrigation for it and I'm wondering who to report this business to for fraud. About half of the thyme in the walkway has died. On further investigation I find that it was just stuck on the ground with no drip irrigation to it all. (Will attach photos) It took a few weeks for this to become apparent as she and her crew did a very thorough job of hand watering everything before they left. So of course, the failure to install irrigation to those plants didn't show up for a couple of days. This after she assured me that her crew had checked all the irrigation and that it was fine. I am still trying to figure out how to deal with the little loops of irrigation tubing that are sticking up in the middle of the pathway, embedded in the DG. Also some of the pavers by the sidewalk are starting to lift, one is as much as 1/2 inch higher than the sidewalk...and it hasn't even begun to rain yet. No wonder she insisted on being paid on the spot. Stay away from Garden Girls.

We visited 7/24/2020. Despite Google's note that it is temporarily closed, the ranger confirmed it…read morewas open. We spent an hour wandering around in the shade and sitting beneath the grape vine gazebo.

Three acre Native Habitat garden that helped me appreciate and understand the beauty of…read moreCalifornia's native plants in their native environment. Lots of toads and butterflies Very special treasure

An Unforgettable Bouchaine Experience!…read more My three girlfriends and I had the most amazing tasting experience at Bouchaine Vineyards. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and truly special. Our wine educator, Rob Fischer, was absolutely wonderful. He was warm, knowledgeable, funny and genuinely passionate about Bouchaine. He shared the winery's rich history in such an engaging way and made our tasting feel personal rather than rehearsed. Rob was a huge part of what made our visit so memorable. We especially loved learning that Bouchaine is the oldest continuously operating winery in Carneros and sits along the southern edge of Napa Valley, overlooking the beautiful vineyards near San Pablo Bay. We were also impressed to learn about the remarkable women helping lead the winery: proprietor and president Tatiana Copeland and president and winemaker Chris Kajani. The setting is gorgeous. We relaxed on the beautiful patio, surrounded by vineyards, and enjoyed the peaceful Carneros scenery while tasting some exceptional wines. It feels tucked away from the busier parts of Napa Valley, which makes the experience even more special. Rob also told us about the new wine cave currently being built into the hillside. It sounds incredible, and we are already looking forward to returning when it is finished! Bouchaine offers everything you hope for in a Napa Valley tasting: excellent wine, fascinating history, beautiful surroundings and personal hospitality. Thank you, Rob, for making four girlfriends feel so special. We will definitely be back!

ChatGPT recommended Bouchaine Vineyards based on my preference for a slower, quieter tasting…read moreexperience surrounded by vineyards and gardens--and it was exactly right. The entire experience was stellar, beginning with a welcome glass of Vin Gris, which counts as one of the five wines in the tasting. We settled into comfortable, spacious semicircular couches with panoramic views overlooking the vineyards, gardens, and mountains beyond. What truly elevated our visit was Dulce, our hostess, who has more than 20 years of wine experience. She described each wine with such knowledge and detail that we were able to choose wines we genuinely enjoyed. But it was more than expertise. She shared her knowledge and passion so freely and with such heart that she made the afternoon feel special. Dulce is truly a gift to Bouchaine. The hospitality began even before we arrived. When we realized we didn't need as much time between wineries, we called and asked whether we could move our 3:30 tasting to 2:30. They accommodated us with grace. We ended up staying more than 2 1/2 hours and never once felt hurried. I especially appreciated the generous spacing between the seating areas, which gave each group privacy and made the tasting feel peaceful rather than crowded. The grounds were lovely, with purple agapanthus and black-eyed Susans blooming against the vineyards and mountains. Even the modern wood architecture--from the tasting room and offices to the beautifully designed bathroom--made us feel as though we were somewhere thoughtfully created and genuinely special. Every member of the staff we encountered was warm and welcoming. Some wineries you visit once because you're curious to experience them. Bouchaine is the kind of place I would return to simply because of how wonderful it felt to be there. Although I would definitely be getting the Gewurztraminer, Merlot, and Pinot Noirs again too.

I've been to a couple of wineries around Napa and if you want whimsical and intimate- this is your…read moreplace!! We were a pretty rowdy group of 7 and I had asked for a more secluded table/pretty views when I made the reservation and they had us in the perfect area. They even customize your menu to say happy birthday!! Our sommelier was Tyler and we absolutely LOVED him. He answered all our questions thoroughly and took great photos of us and had us laughing the whole time. The wine tasting itself was good. I wish we could choose which wines/tastes we preferred rather than have a set menu.

Saintsbury was stop #2 on the girls day wine tour and it was hands down everyone's favorite winery…read more Firstly the location is beautiful. Tons of flowers and greenery. Very garden picnic vibes. Secondly, the wines were delicious. We actually ended up buying 2 bottles: one rose and one Chardonnay. Lastly, our server Alex was amazing. He was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. We adored him! Saintsbury was something special and I'd recommend stopping by if you can

NapaRio was the PERFECT place to host our intimate, small and cozy wedding. From Admin to waiters &…read morewaitresses at the reception, the staff is the most professional, buttoned up who executed everything to perfection on our special day. Azadeh was so precise fun to do business with and throughout the entire process, she was incredibly professional, creative and experienced with hundreds of weddings and events. If you have your wedding, ceremony or any event here, you truly will not need an event coordinator. PLUS we were shocked at how reasonable the package pricing was compared to other iconic Napa venues. HUGE bonus point and the first thing that made us fell in love with this venue is the beautiful well maintained garden by Napa river for truly breathtaking photos. 100 out of 10! We love you Azadeh and John. We look forward to make more happy memories in NapaRio in future Inshallah

We were recently at NapaRio for an event. The staff is very helpful and the owner even helped us…read morebring in 2 harps. Their catered food was fabulous and we especially loved the pulled pork sliders and the chicken sliders. We heard they will be closing as the land has been sold to a developer. That is sad as this place is so welcoming and comfortable for all kinds of events: weddings, birthday parties, Celebrations of Life, anniversaries, etc.

Happened to be in sonoma during the harvest fest weekend at sonoma garden park. Great event with…read morelive music , food truck vendors and different exhibitors. Great place to walk around the expansive community garden. Hidden gem minutes from Sonoma plaza

I came here today as part of my birthday Sonoma Tour and it was really fun. Really charming cute…read moregardens spread out over acres and tons of pretty Zinnias and other old fashioned flowers. Lots and lots of tomato plants and sunflower plants. Lots of bees. As soon as you get there, there's a small red barn. We went straight to the barn and picked up some garden vegetables, Chinese long purple beans for 3 dollars and two eggplants and one green apple. A volunteer weighs the produce and you pay with a credit card. They had some zinnias and sunflowers for sale but an older woman got there upon opening and bought two buckets of it for 62 dollars and there were no more flowers to buy. I was there for an hour admiring the flowers and different varieties of gourds and vegetables growing. You can rent a private plot for 200 dollars and lots of elderly people were tending to their plants happily and chatted with us as we walked around. A lovely community garden beloved by the old and young. Definitely recommend a trip here and especially on Saturdays when you can get some super fresh garden produce. Cute place.

I think it's a primarily private event space or commercial space, but the gardens were just as nice…read moreas any botanical garden that charges admission. I was impressed by the gardens here. They were beautiful, clean, and modern. My favorite was the rose garden; It was very fragrant and so colorful. In addition to the roses, it had views of hills and vineyards in the background. Other highlights were the calming pond with the water, olive trees in the courtyard, pollinator garden, sculptures, there's a lot going on here. I think this stop is a must if going to wineries along route 12.

This amazing place is hard to describe. It is on the outskirts of downtown Sonoma on your way into…read moretown from the south on Arnold Drive. It is a combination of a cafe, marketplace, winetasting venue, events, space, and amazing gardens that you are free to roam. The café serves delicious food and drinks every day and it's absolutely beautiful to stroll the gardens at your leisure while sipping something special from the Cafe. There are lovely shops as well. It is a great place to relax, have a cup of coffee grab a sandwich and enjoy the beautiful gardens. Prices are reasonable! And food/dinks were delicious. Definitely a great stop to enjoy on your wine country adventure.