The Maysonnave House belongs to the Sonoma League for Historic Preservation. It was built in 1910…read more While the house itself has been beautifully preserved, it's mainly an events venue&office space. Don't expect to see anything about life back in 1910 Sonoma. When you drop in, it feels awkwardly like walking into someone's private home. People use it for events- and that makes sense. It's an events space rather than a historic one. The people are friendly. It's historic, but not impressive. Its nearby cottage, also built in 1910, has been up for debate, and was nearly demolished back in December- http://www.sonomanews.com/opinion/5362964-181/editorial-maysonnave-cottage-raises-question Will the Sonoma League for Historic Preservation preserve and restore its companion?

Absolutely wonderful. We attended an event here for the Sonoma International Film Festival,…read moresponsored by Yelp, and it was fabulous! The employees (not sure if they work for Maysonnave, or if they were hired for the event) were so helpful and attentive! Would love to come again.

We asked our hotel to recommend a tasting room in downtown Napa and they both suggested this place…read moreand I'm glad they did. It's in a historic building downtown, right across from the river park. The owner/winemaker is from the Caymus family and our server Reagan filled us in on all of the history behind what we were tasting. They have a very nice rooftop patio but we chose to stay outside at street level. I did the 3 wine tasting and got to do all reds. My favorite was the Key to Building 1 Red Blend and I got another glass. My husband had two glasses of the cab and really loved it, especially paired with the cabernet chocolate truffle bar. Who knew wine could make chocolate taste so good? Reagan took great care of us and made our afternoon so enjoyable. Highly recommended.

Such a cute spot! I stumbled upon by chance, and I'm so happy I did!…read more We didn't have a reservation, but Peter checked us in and was incredibly friendly and welcoming. We were able to grab a spot on the lovely front patio, which ended up being perfect. Patrick, the GM, also came over and chatted with us for a while about all sorts of things. He is such a lovely person - bright, personable, and genuinely passionate about what he does. You can tell he really cares about the experience people have here, and he does it so well. The charcuterie board was incredibly generous and absolutely delicious! I had a glass of bubbles, and my husband had one of the Cabs, which was SO good. Next time, I'll definitely make a reservation for the rooftop since I hear it books up quickly. I also really want to come back for one of their wax-dipping classes - it sounds like such a fun experience, and you can find the details on their website. Such a great little find with wonderful food, drinks, atmosphere, and genuinely kind people. We'll definitely be back! Hopefully sooner than later :)

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.

Booked a family event to celebrate my daughter's 18th birthday and graduation. The space and price…read morewere perfect for our celebration. Lashunda is the owner and she does have great deals and packages that can help bring your project to life. I also appreciate that she has her own in house decorating and setup options (this applied as we got the Ultimate / platinum package). Our all day event went well, Lashunda did an amazing job decorating and listening to my vision and needs for the big day. We did encounter some technical obstacles as my emails were not reaching her server; but Lashunda did made herself available through phone. Overall I believe everything turned out well!

From the owner: Our mission is to provide a welcoming inviting atmosphere that enables families, friends, and…read moreemployers to come together and appreciate quality time in an attractive and cost-effective setting.

Stephanie is an amazing wedding planner!! She helped guide us from start to finish on all wedding…read morethings big and small, most of which we had no idea we needed to do in the first place. Her extensive planning experience is SO apparent when speaking to her (why we chose her), and she has this calm, cool and collected energy that is lifesaving when you're in the thick of making a million small planning decisions. We always felt sure that nothing was going to go wrong (and nothing did!). She told us what we needed to do when, and helped us narrow down decisions with simple options and often reminded us of what we originally said we wanted, which is easy to lose sight of during the process. She connected us to the venue of our DREAMS, and the whole wedding weekend went off without a single hitch. Honestly, we partly didn't even realize how PERFECTLY Stephanie planned and executed our wedding until we attended a wedding as guests a few weeks later. All the little details that Stephanie did without even telling us suddenly became apparent - like having already opened bottles of wine on the dinner tables, so none of our guests had to wait, having ample lighting for evening time, having thought through the flow of the event, just everything. We are so grateful for her kindness and competency in the entire lead up to and during our wedding. Please choose Off the Beaten Path Weddings (her company) as she and the whole team are so lovely and amazing! We really are so, so happy we worked with them and can't recommend them strongly enough.

Off the Beaten Path (OTBP) did an amazing job organizing our celebration of 30 years together!…read moreStephanie is kind, compassionate, efficient, and effective. The technologies she uses are easy to navigate so it is always clear where things are and what needs to be done. Our event was relatively complex with 100 people, 2 caterers, etc. and everything went perfectly on the day of the event. Her team joined in the celebration of love and made all of our guests feel welcome and special. Highly recommended! We will only use OTBP for future events.

I've had the pleasure of photographing at Capay Valley Ranch many times, and it is truly a…read morefantastic location for any event. The ranch offers a wide variety of spaces, including a beautiful pool, charming white picket fencing, and expansive areas perfect for gatherings. The owners are incredibly nice and easy to communicate with, making the planning process smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend! I've attached a few photos of some of my work shot at their property.

I had my wedding here in September 2023. We had an amazing experience with Alva and her family…read more Alva was an amazing help and kept in touch during the whole planning process making sure I had everything I needed and even recommended vendors for our event. We picked this venue because she allowed us to express our vision and have our own food which was a HUGE plus because of our personal family tradition that she respected! I truly can't recommend this venue enough it is a beautiful venue and truly brought my vision for our wedding to life. The palm trees were a beautiful touch that made it feel like home. What sold me was the beautiful white roses that lined the aisle. It was something I dreamed about and to find a venue that already had it was amazing! Thank you Alva for making our wedding a truly once in a lifetime event

Perfect weekend getaway if you want some peaceful and romantic time…read more I just love the place

Devine place for Thai food tucked away in Napa located on the Oak Knoll Hotel property. A dear…read morefriend secured holiday brunch reservations for us, and the special entrees, tea and cappuccino pairings were decadent and enjoyable. The service was top notch! We hope to return and stay at Oak Knoll next time around. Thank you for a memorable experience! Note: Shared ownership with Osha Thai in San Francisco.

Property is breathtaking and wines were emblematic of the best of their varietals. Our guide Rick…read moreprovided one of the best experiences I've had at a winery including trips to the Loire Valley, the Champagne region, Mendoza, and various other Napa/Sonoma properties.

Very nice upscale winery. Their wine tasting experience is $80 for two glasses and a charcuterie…read moreboard. A little pricey to sample two wines, but it is very beautiful here with amazing architecture and design. Unfortunately, you're not able to just have a (1) glass of wine, you need to do the $80 two glasses and a charcuterie board if you want to taste here. We did not end up having our wine tasting experience here, but we were able to walk around, and it was beautiful. Also heard their paella gift set is amazing and that they have paella experiences here too! It was beautiful, but not full, so chances of being able to walk in, is probably high. + $80 for two glasses and a charcuterie board + Need to do the two glasses, cannot get one. + Beautiful scenery + Beautiful decor + Cute walk + Accessible for all with an elevator