Rustridge Ranch is a peaceful and beautiful gem and I already miss being there. I stayed a week…read morewhile at a conference and found the sparkling salt pool overlooking exquisite vineyards and cantering thoroughbreds the perfect ending to very long days. The breakfast is amazing with local eggs and toast and much more served in their elegant southwestern style dining room and porches. I stayed in the Rustridge Room, with its semi-private entrance. I found it enchanting and spacious, with an unusual barn door...the top half opened right up to a small grassy knoll and ancient tree, extending a mighty bough, worthy of a Cheshire cat. There is a sense of timelessness here, a respect for time, for animals, and the land itself---many of the vines are mature, even 30-years old if I remember my private wine tasting correctly. Yes, that is the other element here: aromatic hand-crafted wines made in small batches by Susan and Jim. To sip fine vintages in their tasting room, with its windows overlooking sweeping vineyards, the grapes ripening before one's eyes, is an unparalleled experience. Thank you Jim and Susan for revealing to me and to all of us "the true Napa" and for the many laughs and conversations we all had. Kymberly T.

This is a great Napa winery that is off the beaten path. It is located about 15 minutes off the…read moreSilverado Trail, past a charming lake then up a windy road. Not a winery to hit near the end of the day unless you have a dedicated designated driver. If you appreciate rustic style tasting rooms where you can actually speak with the wine makers about their wines then you will enjoy this place. Wine consists of cabs, zins and a chard. I left with a couple reds. Loves the eccentric wine maker; aside from his growing duties he is also a horse jockey. So yes, the tasting room is located in a ranch filled with horses. The horse jockey wine maker signed our bottles and posed for my picture like nobody's business.

Such a sweet winery run by a great couple. We drive out here from Sacramento and it was about 1.5…read morehours, 30 mins of windy roads from the main freeway. It's a beautiful wedding venue tucked among the mountains. The couple were attentive and did their best to serve us in a timely manner. It seems like they have a handful of guests at a time. The real highlight is the highland cow tours. Our guide was super knowledgeable and you can tell he has a really strong relationship with the cows. We loved being able to get up close and pet them. The wine itself was good. I think I preferred the Chardonnay and Rose. There was also great pizza being served by what seemed to be a local young man. The wood fire gave the pizza a great char. I would say the fig and balsamic was a little on the sweet side so I would recommend less honey/fig/sweet balsamic glaze.

Most amazing experience and wine tasting I have ever had! This is a must go and experience! So…read morebeautiful, fun, wine was amazing and so was the food! Service and everyone that works here are incredible!!

Amazing homemade German food!…read more We tried this restaurant on a recommendation while visiting the area, and we were absolutely delighted by both the food and the service. We ordered the bratwurst, red cabbage salad, German potato salad, potato pancakes, spätzle, and Jägerschnitzel. Every single dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. It was honestly hard to pick a favorite because everything was so delicious, but if I had to choose, the Jägerschnitzel absolutely stole the show! For dessert, we had the freshly baked apple strudel, and it was the perfect ending to an incredible meal. You could taste how fresh everything was--from the flaky, buttery pastry to the warm apples and even the homemade whipped cream. It was absolutely delicious. This is a great spot whether you're dining as a couple or with a larger group. If you're planning to come with more than five people, I'd recommend calling ahead to see if they can accommodate your party with a reservation. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Guerneville!

We visited this lovely restaurant/hotel for dinner on a cold Sunday night in November…read more They have a lot of weddings, as it had a large hall with bright lights and folding chairs/tables. Not inviting so we sat at a high boy in the darkened bar, which was much nicer. I'm sure it's beautiful to sit on the balcony in the summer on warm nights. We chatted with the German owner who was doubling as a bartender, who was very nice. We loved the German influences in the bar, as we had just been to Oktoberfest in Munich. The owner's daughter Sarah runs the kitchen. My husband had a pork tenderloin schnitzel "Vienna style" ($20) and I had a jaegerschnizel with mushroom gravy ($20) and both were excellent. We split the potato pancakes (two with sour cream and apple sauce, $12) which were served crispy but tasty. They had a nice German beer and wine list. We finished with a delicious apple strudel to complete a lovely meal. I recommend this restaurant for tasty dinners in a unique venue.

So good! I'm a bit sad because I haven't had a better fine dining experience since…read more Maybe I'll make it to the French Laundry some day and it'll be better.

Our experience here was phenomenal from start to finish. I can only surmise that the negative…read morereviews are from folks who (a.) spent more than they could comfortably afford; (b.) have unsophisticated palates; or (c.) happened to visit on an off night (which from what we encountered seems almost unimaginable). It's true that one could purchase a serviceable used car for what it costs to dine for two when including basic wine pairings. If dropping $2k on dinner and wine seems like an absurd or rapacious proposition, SingleThread certainly isn't for you. If on the other hand it seems like a rounding error or a perfectly reasonable leisure tariff, you're probably going to love every last minute of it. Because the meal was so elaborate, I won't go into detail other than to say it was brilliant. Out of the dozens (literally) of dishes we sampled, only one was poor; it had clearly been over-salted by accident. Otherwise, every moment of the evening was pure, flawless bliss. One thing that I could be persuaded to agree with is that the overall volume of food is a tad too much. They could easily do with one less savory dish and the elimination of the second round of desserts. As it stands, I walked out feeling somewhat uncomfortably full. First world problems though, right? All things considered, SingleThread is a grand slam home run in nearly every respect. And that includes the warm and highly attentive service, the lovely interior architecture, and the welcoming rooftop garden. I will not hesitate to recommend this amazing culinary oasis to friends and family for a long time to come.

I've been intending to write a review for the associated Air BnB (Martha runs it). The Grill/…read morerestaurant portion of the business has closed but Martha saved my caboose in a caffeine emergency! I was staying at an AirBnB in nearby Walnut Grove that was poorly stocked (I didn't book it - was there for a wedding nearby). Turns out - Walnut Grove isn't a grocery haven, meaning - called 6 places looking to purchase coffee to have enough for the duration of the stay (business week). I called 'grocery stores' from google & yelp - there's a 'convenience store' in town and when I called the guy who picked up seemed irritated I'd called asking about what coffee they sold. After being told they sold "coffee in a container that doesn't say how much there is, it's $14 and Folgers but it's in a container too and I don't know how much there is" (Actual quote, laughing out loud remembering), then called cafe's that make/ sold coffee (anywhere I saw latte or cup o joe) & that's how I ended up calling Martha. When she picked up "Hi, I saw that you have a cafe - I'm wondering if you sell coffee beans or grounds" to which she said "well, I have a keurig and you can have those or I can probably make a pot if that's what you prefer". After explaining my dilemma - she offered to sell me loose keurig's to get me through my stay! She seemed ruffled that my AirBnB didn't cover enough for the duration of the stay so looking forward to enjoying her hospitality at the AirBnB in the future! She was heading out to karaoke & I didn't wan to hold her up so I thanked her and relayed I'd suffer non- caffeination while we both laughed. She said I was en route and came by the AirBnB! For $4 (only cash I had on me), she gave me a huge fistful of keurigs (got me through the stay with a couple to spare!) , gave me recommendations for places in town, invited me to karaoke & to swing by the AirBnB (sounds adorable!). Martha was such a wonderful breathe of fresh air! If I'm ever in this part of Sacramento again, I know the AirBnB I'm checking out & have excellent tips on where to eat/ peruse in town! Thank you Martha!!

My good friend came here last week and was talking to Martha, the owner extrordenier. We did a tour…read moretoday with 10 people, $20 per person, well worth it. She gave us a tour of her B&B upstairs, history of her business and a walking tour on the street(s) of Locke. We walked to the state park behind the street and up to the river area. Lots of history here and the surrounding area. We all enjoyed ice cream after the tour. Call to schedule because Locke is small and hours are sporadic. We parked on the street but there is a public parking area in the back.

I absolutely loved this place. This hidden gem it was amazing and we got a day pass and spent the…read moreday just lounging by the pool going into the hot tub and the dry sauna trying to squeeze every little bit of sunshine. We absolutely could have. I would share pictures but you're not allowed to really use your phones or cameras, especially around the pool area because that would be rude. We did get to stop bye the little eatery we had cheeseburgers that was wonderful. I've always heard about this place. This is my only second time visiting, all the employees are very friendly. I would absolutely love to continue returning. Unfortunately, there seems to be a lot of chatter about the upcoming future. I am hoping a lot of it's not true. This is my very first summer being a naturist, but I'm looking forward to more experiences.

I love Lupin so much. Sun when you want it, shade is available too, and the pools are divine. The…read moregrounds are vast and beautiful. The lodge is welcoming and full of amenities, and if you can swing it, definitely stay in one of their freshly remodeled yurts. Spend time chatting with the other guests and the staff. Everyone is friendly and truly happy to meet you. Just please... leave your camera and keep your pictures inside your head.

I went in the early winter, after the time change…read more + beautiful views, especially at sunset + sprawling grounds, which allowed for a bachelorette party to do their thing without disturbing my ears and other sensibilities + pleasant server; he wasn't rushing us though we were the last party to leave + good wines - some were a bit drier for my taste, though I did end up leaving with a bottle + a bit off the beaten path which I like I did have to ask if there was a charcuterie plate, which wasn't on the (wine) tasting menu, and was able to be accommodated. Make sure to make reservations as I'm sure this place is a delight in warmer weather!

We came here on a Sunday during November in the late afternoon. They have a beautiful property with…read moregreat vineyard views! We sat outside on the patio in a little covered gazebo. Our reservation was for 3pm, we were running a little late from a previous tasting and the host said it was fine as long as we got there by 3:30pm! We were the only ones there, so service was quick and attentive. Our host talked with us about the history of the winery and gave some details about each wine we tasted. This winery does tastings for $25 each and you get to try 4-5 different wines. We enjoyed our experience here and thought the wines were good, but nothing really stood out to make it a spectacular experience. I would've enjoyed getting to interact with our host more but it seemed like she was busy cleaning things up since they were closing soon. Overall we still had a nice time here and it was a beautiful place to enjoy some wine!

- They sell two dessert wines, and they are both my favorite of the wines they sell: a late-harvest…read moreMerlot called "Mane", and their port wine. Most of their wines have a light, acidic, astringent flavor that is typical of the Santa Cruz Mountains; it's not my fav style. - Go on the cave tour. Chris was our guide, and crammed lots of interesting info between sips. - They have a hiking trail! It's great. It takes about 1 hour to hike. It's a little over-grown, but with very sparse foliage.

Cute and cosy vinery tucked away in the Santa Cruz mountains. Went here on a rainy day and enjoyed…read morethe conversation with the wine-tender lady the most. Very good customer service, the staff was very warm and friendly. Wine tasting starts at $25 per flight + tips, and ends with the most magical Moscato. A good spot for a 1-2 stopover when visiting Santa Cruz. There are cave tours on Saturdays, and an option to become a member/ get a wine subscription. The vineyard sits on 8 acres of land, but the whole property is ~100 acres, with a lookout to the ocean, and multiple hikes starting from the property. A private dining experience inside the wine cave is also offered altho I am not sure of the price or value for money.

Got a blackberry turnover from Raymond's Bakery at the Bodega Bay Farmer's Market. It was so yummy!…read moreI loved that they used whole, fresh blackberries. I like that it had a rustic feel/taste. It seemed like it was baked in a wood fired oven. I also liked that they don't touch your cash (they have change laying out for you to get yourself so they don't cross contaminate with your food).

Specifically went to the bodega bay farmer's market to get some of these baked goods. The salted…read morebread round was outstanding. Ate it with a delicious, fresh butter we got from the cheese vendor there. We had another round from a local bakery to compare it to. No contest, Raymond's won out! There were also some berry type things. I liked that there was minimal sweetness added and the tart berry flavor came through. The brownie was chocolatey and not too sweet, melt in your mouth texture. Planning another visit soon.