Sonoma County Guest Directory 2014

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WELCOME TO WEST SONOMA COUNTY & RUSSIAN RIVER

DUNCANS MILLS Where the Russian River comes out of the woods and meanders through beautiful meadows, you’ll find this quaint village that offers visitors 19th century-style

Road. Summer homes and cabins intermingle with full time residents of this peaceful hamlet shaded by redwoods. The Rio Nido Lodge houses the Pegasus Theater troupe, which offers year-round performances.

storefronts with unique galleries, cafes and shops. In June, Duncans Mills hosts the annual Russian River Rodeo, an old fashioned weekend full of trick riders, roping, BBQ, and a horseshoe tournament. Visit in July, and enjoy the annual Civil War Days re-enactment.

GUERNEVILLE This lively, eclectic riverside town embraces diversity and sociability and is a recreation and vacation paradise. Guerneville is host to the Russian River Blues and Jazz Festival, as well as Stumptown Days, a

FORESTVILLE

celebration of its heritage each May. Enjoy art, dining, live entertainment, shopping, water

sports,

Forestville is a feast for the eyes as you drive

hiking and biking. Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve and

through orchards, farms, vineyards and

Korbel Champagne Cellars are just minutes away.

the rolling hills that surround Forestville. Visit a family farm shop and gift store where the local bounty has been turned into jams, mustards, sauces and a variety of baked goods. Taste great wines and dine in highly rated restaurants or colorful cafes serving excellent wine country cuisine. Enjoy hiking, biking, river rafting, canoeing, swimming and more in this Russian River community.

MONTE RIO Uncover the magic of Monte Rio, known as California’s original “Vacation Wonderland.” This town offers historic small hotels, inns and quaint cottages, a variety of dining options, a movie theater, and an idyllic swimming beach along the smooth waters of the Russian River. Under the spell of its ancient redwoods, you’ll feel refreshed and de-stressed in Monte Rio.

GRATON Just north of Sebastopol, this heritage hamlet is somewhat hidden in the Russian River area. Surrounded by wonderful wineries on a beautiful country road, downtown Graton is home to artisan vintners, two great restaurants, the Graton Gallery and fun antique shop. Enjoy Graton Day Celebration in September plus their famous plant and flower shows twice a year.

SEBASTOPOL “Local flavor, global vision” is the Sebastopol Chamber of Commerce motto. This hub of the West County is now a Citta Slow city and home to The Barlow, where you can walk and enjoy the eclectic mix of art galleries, superb retail shopping, two micro breweries, the bakery, Taylor Maid Coffee Roastery, Spirit Works distillery and much more! From casual cafes to fine dining, there’s something for every taste and appetite in

RIO NIDO

downtown Sebastopol. The surrounding countryside is dotted with vineyards and orchards, nurseries, Christmas tree and

In this unincorporated Russian River community sits at a

pumpkin farms. Annual community celebrations include the

wide bend in the river just east of Guerneville on River

Apple Blossom Festival and the Gravenstein Apple Fair.

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