Let's Meander!
Here are some of my favorite finds in the surrounding Sonoma County area.
Sights. Sounds. Tastes.
Rio Theatre
20396 Bohemian HwyA little cabin fever, head over to catch a film.
Ease into a day of wine tasting, start with world famous, Korbel Winery. California sparkling wine. *Complimentary tastings on weekends.
*disclaimer, it may have changed, but when I was there, it was complimentary. Generous pour.
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Korbel Winery
13250 River RdEase into a day of wine tasting, start with world famous, Korbel Winery. California sparkling wine. *Complimentary tastings on weekends.
*disclaimer, it may have changed, but when I was there, it was complimentary. Generous pour.
boon eat + drink
16248 Main StSimple menu, pleasant surroundings. Good food.
Less than 20 minutes away to the Sonoma Coast. Breathtaking views, enjoy a day at the beach!
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Blind Beach
Less than 20 minutes away to the Sonoma Coast. Breathtaking views, enjoy a day at the beach!
More peace and quiet? Take a hike at this great natural reserve.
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Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdMore peace and quiet? Take a hike at this great natural reserve.
Quick stop in for their sticky buns. Feeds a family of 3!
Enjoy!
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Wild Flour Bread
140 Bohemian HwyQuick stop in for their sticky buns. Feeds a family of 3!
Enjoy!
Every Friday night is local's night at our new tasting room in Duncans Mills
(You don't have to be a local)
4pm - 7pm.
John's choice white by the glass $7
John's choice red by the glass $8
Russian River Beer / Ale $7 bottle
Hors d'oeuvres Plate $7
Last pour 7pm
New owner, Alice Hunter, ask her to guide you through some Pinot Noir wines. She knows her wines!
https://sophiescellars.com/
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Sophie's Cellars
25179 CA-116Every Friday night is local's night at our new tasting room in Duncans Mills
(You don't have to be a local)
4pm - 7pm.
John's choice white by the glass $7
John's choice red by the glass $8
Russian River Beer / Ale $7 bottle
Hors d'oeuvres Plate $7
Last pour 7pm
New owner, Alice Hunter, ask her to guide you through some Pinot Noir wines. She knows her wines!
https://sophiescellars.com/
Need last minute provisions for a day trip? Sandwiches, drinks, or beach wear.
Stop at this local market. It's located down the hill from the Treehouse. Can't miss it.
Local Monte Rio market, pick up a few things before heading up to the Treehouse.
Being that this is a weekend getaway home, I have a compact, counter height refrigerator, please be mindful of items that needs refrigeration. There is a cooler that is available for use. A bag of ice to go...
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Bartlett's Market
9890 Main StNeed last minute provisions for a day trip? Sandwiches, drinks, or beach wear.
Stop at this local market. It's located down the hill from the Treehouse. Can't miss it.
Local Monte Rio market, pick up a few things before heading up to the Treehouse.
Being that this is a weekend getaway home, I have a compact, counter height refrigerator, please be mindful of items that needs refrigeration. There is a cooler that is available for use. A bag of ice to go...
Larger market in Guerneville for more extensive items needed. Safeway found along the way to Monte Rio Treehouse.
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Guerneville Safeway station
Larger market in Guerneville for more extensive items needed. Safeway found along the way to Monte Rio Treehouse.
Food scene
Enjoy the Coastal Kitchen for lunch!
Reservations recommended:
https://www.coastkitchensonoma.com/
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Timber Cove Resort
21780 North Coast Highway 1Enjoy the Coastal Kitchen for lunch!
Reservations recommended:
https://www.coastkitchensonoma.com/
A little boutique cheese shop, a welcome surprise, check it out!
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Freestone Artisan Cheese
380 Bohemian HwyA little boutique cheese shop, a welcome surprise, check it out!
My favorite, if it's on the menu, Prime Rib. Great for dinner. ***Check restaurant schedule, may be seasonal.
Timberline
16440 4th StMy favorite, if it's on the menu, Prime Rib. Great for dinner. ***Check restaurant schedule, may be seasonal.
Perched on a rocky knoll just above the Russian River estuary, this casual beach shack is an insider’s secret. Not only does the café micro-roast its own coffee (with excellent pour-overs), but also makes its own soups, breads and other baked goods using organic and non-GMO ingredients each morning. The food is ridiculously good, especially when you’re sitting outside watching paddleboarders float by. Live music on weekends.
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Cafe Aquatica
10439 CA-1Perched on a rocky knoll just above the Russian River estuary, this casual beach shack is an insider’s secret. Not only does the café micro-roast its own coffee (with excellent pour-overs), but also makes its own soups, breads and other baked goods using organic and non-GMO ingredients each morning. The food is ridiculously good, especially when you’re sitting outside watching paddleboarders float by. Live music on weekends.
If you don't feel like grilling or cooking tonight, saunter over to the Highland Dell in house restaurant. Menu is infused with a southern German entrée selections. Great staff, service, atmosphere, and food!
TIP: My favorite entrée, Schnitzel Vienna Style, with a good bier!
Highland Dell Lodge
21050 River BlvdIf you don't feel like grilling or cooking tonight, saunter over to the Highland Dell in house restaurant. Menu is infused with a southern German entrée selections. Great staff, service, atmosphere, and food!
TIP: My favorite entrée, Schnitzel Vienna Style, with a good bier!
Located just a few minutes from Treehouse heading south on BOHO Highway.
Popular order, Beach Laffa drink.
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Lightwave Coffee and kitchen
9725 Main StLocated just a few minutes from Treehouse heading south on BOHO Highway.
Popular order, Beach Laffa drink.
One of my favorite places for a quick bite in the neighboring town of Guerneville. Right next to the Safeway market.
My favorite entree:
Super Carnitas Burrito Bowl
La Bodeguita Mexican Restaurant
One of my favorite places for a quick bite in the neighboring town of Guerneville. Right next to the Safeway market.
My favorite entree:
Super Carnitas Burrito Bowl
Spa Experience
Hidden spa getaway located less than 10 minutes away from the Treehouse.
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Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary
209 Bohemian HwyHidden spa getaway located less than 10 minutes away from the Treehouse.
A good friend of mine and fellow tennis player, Minh is a massage therapist. If you have a need for a good massage, reach out to him, he's located in Guerneville, on main street, on site services at the Treehouse. Check it out!
Minh Therapy Massage and Wellness
16216 Main StreetA good friend of mine and fellow tennis player, Minh is a massage therapist. If you have a need for a good massage, reach out to him, he's located in Guerneville, on main street, on site services at the Treehouse. Check it out!
Neighborhoods
This neighboring town has a great little farmer's market. Check it out! It's held on Fridays, but check the schedule.
https://www.occidentalcommunityfarmersmarket.com/
One of my favorite vendors is usually there serving Paella - a Spanish dish of rice, saffron, chicken, seafood, etc., cooked and served in a large shallow pan.
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Occidental
This neighboring town has a great little farmer's market. Check it out! It's held on Fridays, but check the schedule.
https://www.occidentalcommunityfarmersmarket.com/
One of my favorite vendors is usually there serving Paella - a Spanish dish of rice, saffron, chicken, seafood, etc., cooked and served in a large shallow pan.
Wineries
One of the few coastal wineries that are only minutes away from the Treehouse. Check it out!
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Fort Ross Vineyard Tasting Room
15725 Meyers Grade RdOne of the few coastal wineries that are only minutes away from the Treehouse. Check it out!
Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs appeal - minutes from the Treehouse heading south.
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Marimar Estate Vineyards and Winery
11400 Graton RdChardonnays and Pinot Noirs appeal - minutes from the Treehouse heading south.
Reservations required.
For good reason! The first time I came here, we were greeted with glasses of wine, well before being seated. Big impression on us! Wine selections are amazing, enjoyed the views of Alexander Valley while sipping our wine.
Favorites: Chardonnay and Pinots....cheers!
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MacRostie Winery and Vineyards
4605 Westside RdReservations required.
For good reason! The first time I came here, we were greeted with glasses of wine, well before being seated. Big impression on us! Wine selections are amazing, enjoyed the views of Alexander Valley while sipping our wine.
Favorites: Chardonnay and Pinots....cheers!
Hikes
One of my favorite coastal hikes! Less than 15 minutes away from the Treehouse.
Kortum Trail: An absolute classic along the Sonoma coast, winding along the bluffs and headlands from Blind Beach to Wright's Beach, with sight lines all the way to Point Reyes on the clearest days.
Where: Park near the end of Goat Rock Road, just south of Jenner and the mouth of the Russian River.
Kortum trail
One of my favorite coastal hikes! Less than 15 minutes away from the Treehouse.
Kortum Trail: An absolute classic along the Sonoma coast, winding along the bluffs and headlands from Blind Beach to Wright's Beach, with sight lines all the way to Point Reyes on the clearest days.
Where: Park near the end of Goat Rock Road, just south of Jenner and the mouth of the Russian River.
Not far from the Treehouse there is a hike that's quite popular and breathtaking. I would say it's a moderate hike, 6 mile loop. Head west towards Duncan Mills, follow signs to park.
The trail follows an ancient trading route of the Pomo and Miwok people. The path weaves through lush redwood forests, oak woodlands and open grasslands, crossing seasonal streams en route to the ocean at Shell Beach.
Pomo Canyon Trail
Not far from the Treehouse there is a hike that's quite popular and breathtaking. I would say it's a moderate hike, 6 mile loop. Head west towards Duncan Mills, follow signs to park.
The trail follows an ancient trading route of the Pomo and Miwok people. The path weaves through lush redwood forests, oak woodlands and open grasslands, crossing seasonal streams en route to the ocean at Shell Beach.
Adventures
Off the beaten path, challenging experiences, fun overall!
Sonoma Zipline Adventures
Minutes from the Treehouse heading towards Occidental, great change up for a Sonoma county adventure.
Longest Zipline is 1500 Feet
250 feet above the forest floor!
Friends, Solo | Guests have tried it and really found it to be a breathtaking experience.
Check it out!
Sonoma Zipline Adventures
Minutes from the Treehouse heading towards Occidental, great change up for a Sonoma county adventure.
Longest Zipline is 1500 Feet
250 feet above the forest floor!
Friends, Solo | Guests have tried it and really found it to be a breathtaking experience.
Check it out!