Where to hike in Healdsburg
Healdsburg has an abundance of great hiking trails. Local Realtor Bob Santucci knows them all. Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley and all of Sonoma Counties great real estate
Turkeys in the Rain on the Montini Open Space Preserve, Sonoma, CA
Hotspot Video: Riverfront Regional Park Healdsburg
SomethingAboutSonoma.com presents Riverfront Regional Park in Healdsburg! Take a hike among the redwoods in this state park, have a lunch picnic, play volleyball, horseshoes, or fish in the lakes and Russian River.
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Located in the San Francisco Bay area in southeastern Sonoma County is the Valley considered the birthplace of the California wine industry. The Sonoma Valley runs from Santa Rosa in the north to the San Pablo Bay in the south. Formed between the Mayacamas Mountains and Sonoma Mountains, Sonoma Valley was home to the earliest California Vineyards which survived both the phylloxera epidemic of the 1870s and the effects of 20th century prohibition.
Today along with being the home to over 100 wineries, The Valley plays host to events year-round. Along with historic wineries Sonoma Valley encompasses many other historic sites including the Jack London State Historic Park which preserves the land that Jack London called home. Visiting the Sonoma Valley includes hot springs resorts, historical buildings, and the history of the settlement of California by the missionaries.
The vineyards of the Sonoma Valley are as varied as the tastes of its wine. Award winning wines from Sonoma are made in wineries that include castles, Mediterranean influenced villas, garden chateaus and modern lounges. Grand estates, quaint wine cellars and subterranean caves are all a part of the winery tour experience in Sonoma Valley.
A proper tour of the Sonoma Valley begins on the Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley. Whether you are a seasoned wine enthusiast, a novice, a sommelier or a history buff the Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley offers an informative overview of the valley during a fun, friendly, relaxing, care free day.
The Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley is a six-hour adventure aboard a replica California cable car. Your hand-built cable car is based on the original blueprints from the San Francisco cable cars that were in operation from the 1890s through the 1930s. It is an all wooden carriage detailed right down to the brass bell. The modern conveniences of the day have been added including a state-of-the-art sound system and PA, along with connections for iPod and iPhone. The Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley is an open-air cable car that lets you experience a panoramic view as you visit four of the world class wineries of The Valley.
Your conductor on the guided Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley will explain the history, legacies, and folklore as you travel the green valley from vineyard to vineyard. The Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley is a group friendly event that encourages making new friends along the way.
The day on the Wine Trolley includes a catered picnic lunch prepared by the Girl & the Fig Restaurant, noted for their country French cuisine, a visit to four selected wineries for a taste of the treasures of Sonoma and a day of knowledgeable adventure. The Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley departs from Sonoma Plaza at 10:30 AM and returns at 4:30 PM. You must be 21 years old to purchase a ticket for the exclusive wine tasting adventures aboard the Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley.
Along with the historical education, laughs and priceless views the Trolley tour visits four wineries. Winery visits on the tour vary because of seasonal and special events happening on certain days, the tour will always include a visit to four premium wineries for a semi-private tasting. Winery tasting fees are separate, ranging from $20-$30 per vineyard.
Wineries are selected for daily tours from the list of twelve regularly visited by the tour conductors of the Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley. The selected wineries are chosen to provide visitors with a general overview of the Sonoma Valley Wine experience. Each of the chosen wineries offer a unique vineyard property and premium vintages. The list includes:
Ravenswood Winery - Buena Vista Winery - Imagery Winery - Mayo Family Winery - Madrone Estate Winery - Paradise Ridge - Larson Winery - Gloria Ferrar – Jacuzzi - Valley of The Moon - VJB Winery - BR Cohen
The replica cable cars of the Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley are available for private charter and rentals for company and personal events. As a unique transport for the wedding party, family tours, birthday parties, corporate promotions or fun for a group of family and friends you can charter a historically detailed cable car. Details and reservations are available by calling 707- 938 – 2600.
Reservations for the Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley can be made online up to 3 hours before a tour departure.
The Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley is located at 21707 8th Street East, Suite B - Sonoma, California 95476
Phone: (707) 938-2600
Healdsburg Wine Country Half Marathon- Destination Races
This wine harvest and Halloween themed race runs through the renowned Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys in late October when the weather is ideal for running and the autumn-colored vineyards glow in the warm sunshine. A visually stunning course takes cleverly and colorfully-attired runners along a course dotted with vineyards and wineries along the way.
This event is a favorite in the Wine Country Half Marathon series, and sells out early! It was voted best Destination Race in the Pacific West by Competitor. The expo is held at the Hyatt in the historic Railroad Square of Santa Rosa, California and other race related activities are planned during the weekend, giving race participants a perfect excuse to plan a run and wine country escape to Healdsburg. Bring the family and friends to help celebrate your accomplishment in one of the most vibrant and dynamic wine regions in the world!
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This 40 Acre Bennett Valley Country Home was built in 1906 & sits on a beautiful 40+/-acre parcel with dramatic views over Bennett Valley across from the Sonoma Ridge Park & trail network which connects to Jack London State Park in Glen Ellen. It has a 2nd 1,200+/- square foot detached office/guest house building that is very nicely appointed with modern amenities throughout. The original house is in need of remodeling or just live in the guest house while you build your dream home. The property has 4.5+/-acres planted to Pinot Noir & Chardonnay vines as well as a CA State recognized pond & acres of additional use-able land suitable for horses. The land itself is gentle to rolling offering a wine country setting 2nd to none that looks out over Bennett Valley, one of Sonoma Counties most beautiful and convenient locations nestled between Glen Ellen, Kenwood & Santa Rosa with easy access to San Francisco and the Bay area.
This land & vineyard sits within 3 AVA’s; Sonoma Mountain, Bennett Valley, and Sonoma Valley. That means wines produced from grapes grown here can be labeled as coming from any of the 3 AVA’s, which is a huge advantage to marketing and bottle pricing.
The home is located across from hiking and equestrian riding trails within the North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve, which is the newest Sonoma County park. This 820-acre park includes a 4-mile section of the Bay Area Ridge Trail connecting to Jack London State Historic Park for through-hiking opportunities. The Ridge Trail begins in the ferns and redwoods on the south fork of Matanzas Creek, then climbs to nearly 2,000 feet through forests of oaks and bay laurels. The trail treats hikers to stunning views of peaks surrounding Santa Rosa and Sonoma Valley.
Surrounding Bennett Valley are two additional large parks each with extensive trail networks for horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking. See the links below for more information reading all three parks: North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park, Annadel State Park & the Taylor Mountain Regional Park & Open Space Preserve.
This property is centrally located to some of the best areas that Sonoma County has to offer. It is only 6 miles from Glen Ellen where there is World-Class wineries and restaurants including the Glen Ellen Star, 14 miles from historic downtown Sonoma, and 26 miles to downtown shopping and fine dining in Healdsburg. It’s also only 11 miles to downtown Santa Rosa which has vast shopping, restaurants, award winning school districts & more. This Sonoma Mountain estate offers the very best of wine country living.
Here are some interesting links containing more information and history for Bennett Valley as well as information on Bennett Valley parks for your convenience:
Bennett Valley History and Information
Taylor Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve
Taylor Mountain Hiking Trails
Taylor Mountain Regional Park
North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve
Annadel State Park
Annadel Hiking Trails
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Bartholomew Park Winery
Lately I've been riding my bike up to the Bartholomew Park Winery and today (May 23, 2009) I took some video to show how pretty it is there!
Bartholomew Park Winery is situated in the heart of the 400-acre Bartholomew Memorial Park in Sonoma. A visit to the winery includes a sampling of Bartholomew Parks premium wines, access to vineyard-view picnic grounds, hiking trails, and a museum chronicling the propertys illustrious history and current grape growing practices.
The picnic grounds at Bartholomew Park overlook the vineyards and a replica of Agoston Haraszthys Palladian Villa which was destroyed by fire around the turn of the century.
In the hills behind the winery are approximately three miles of marked hiking trails. A variety of indigenous California vegetation -- oak groves, manzanita, madrone, redwood-shaded fern grottos, and fields of spring wildflowers -- provides visitors with a generous sampling of the visual delights and natural beauty of Sonoma County. On a clear day, the view from Bartholomew Parks trails extends to San Francisco.
The Palladian Villa is open Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m.
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CNRA Speaker Series: Wildfires
11/18/19
California Natural Resources Agency Secretary Wade Crowfoot leads a discussion with home hardening experts to learn about the latest science behind hardening homes and what actions are needed to make communities fire-survivable in the age of catastrophic fires.
City of Santa Rosa Cultural Heritage Board March 20, 2019
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PubTalk 5/2019 - Rodgers Creek Fault
Title: New Mapping of the Rodgers Creek Fault: It's longer and more complex than we thought
* Remote sensing technology reveals surface traces of the fault covered by trees and buildings.
* Greater fault length and linkages to neighboring faults make larger earthquakes possible.
* Fault complexity has implications for hazards from ground shaking and surface fault rupture.
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By Suzanne Hecker, USGS Geologist
Remote sensing technology reveals surface traces of the fault covered by trees and buildings.
Greater fault length and linkages to neighboring faults make larger earthquakes possible.
Fault complexity has implications for hazards from ground shaking and surface fault rupture.
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Livestream of Wine Committees Hearing This Friday
(Healdsburg, CA) - The California Wine industry is responsible for 90% of the wine produced in the U.S. and generates hundreds of billions of dollars in economic activity every year. With recent fires and drought, steps must be taken to ensure that the wine industry is prepared for disaster. Watch live as Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, @CaliforniaWines, @CAWGs, vintners and panelists discuss wildfire recovery, water storage and the future of the California wine industry. The joint hearing of the California State Assembly and Senate Select Committees on Wine hearing is being held at Healdsburg City Hall on Friday, April 6th beginning at 10am.
City of Santa Rosa Planning Commission September 12, 2019
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Lake Cumberland Kentucky Homes - 760 Wolf Creek Rd
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760 Wolf Creek Rd
Nancy, KY 42544
$189,900, 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 1,800 SF, MLS# 26940
Private & roomy, this beautiful custom built brick home is located in a quiet country setting, and just minutes from Wolf Creek Marina. Features include: open great room with soaring stone fireplace, 2.58 acres, 2 large barns, storage shed, and an extra 1800 square feet in the unfinished basement for expandable living space and storage. Gorgeous farm views & lots of beautiful shade trees and garden space. Priced to sell! Shown by appt only. See all our listings at
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City of Santa Rosa Council Meeting March 26, 2019
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City of Santa Rosa Council Meeting July 24, 2018
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