We went to this winery for my 70th birthday. It was absolutely fabulous. We have been other times…read morebut this time was most special. Our sommelier (wine steward) went above and beyond. Her name is Cheryl. We were on the upper level. She made our tasting very memorable. Please ask for her. The ambiance was over the top with all the paraphernalia from Coppola's movies. It's so much FUN. Thanks to Cheryl, I will always remember this as the best vineyard ever!!

The movie memorabilia is pretty fantastic. Beautiful grounds, great foto ops. Pool area has a Great…read morerelaxing atmosphere. Its a must stop.

We spent two nights at Wildhaven Sonoma with two families. After the trip, I wanted to share some…read morepractical things that would have been helpful for us to know before booking, especially around when to go, the tents, kids, the Russian River, cooking, restrooms, showers, and what to bring. A special thank you to Fred, our onsite host, who was warm, welcoming, and quick to help whenever we needed anything. **When to go** If you have flexibility, I definitely recommend going on weekdays, especially Thursday and Friday nights. It was much less crowded and more relaxing for us than a weekend would be. Weekend pricing is also on the expensive side, while weekday pricing felt more reasonable. Two nights was a good amount of time for our family. **Check-in** If this is your first visit, try to arrive during the check-in window (they do have late check-in instructions post 6pm) so you have time to ask questions and get familiar with the property. The onsite team is also responsive by text or phone if you need something after hours. **The tents** The tents are cozy and comfortable, and the heated mattress is great for colder nights. The Standard 1-Queen tent worked well for one family, and there is also a heater/fan and charging ports inside. The tents are fairly close together, so you can hear the neighboring family talking, but we never found it uncomfortably loud. **Kids** Kids will have a blast here. If you are traveling with children, check the cot, linens and pillow when you arrive. Our cot setup was initially missing, but onsite host Fred responded within about an hour and got everything we needed very quickly. **Russian River** There are multiple river access points, and we used the farther one because it was shallow and more kid-friendly. We brought both adult and kids' tubes, but decided not to tube because the current was fairly swift and we did not want to take the risk with the kids. We also noticed quite a few flies around the river in the morning and evening, so around 10 AM to 11 AM worked best for us. **River-facing tents** Personally, I would not pay extra for a river-facing tent. The river is easily accessible from the property, and we spent plenty of time there without needing a river-facing tent. In fact, if possible, get tents closer to the rest room by asking the property or host which is much more useful, especially when kids or adults want to use restroom in the middle of the night. **Grilling** Having a firepit grill right in front of the tent was one of our favorite features. We could also park fairly close to or behind the tent, which made bringing food and supplies much easier. We brought our own campfire cooking grill and preferred using it because it gave us a clean cooking surface. **Healdsburg** Safeway in Healdsburg is very convenient for food and supplies, and you can get pretty much everything you need for the stay there. They even have paneer if you want to grill something vegetarian, although it is a little pricey. There is also a Starbucks in the same shopping complex, which was convenient for getting coffee. Healdsburg does have Thai, Indian and Mediterranean options for lunch/dinner. **Restrooms** The restrooms were clean, but they could get crowded during busier periods. This is one area where I think upgrading the existing restrooms would be a worthwhile improvement for the property. The additional outdoor restrooms were a lifesaver for us on multiple occasions. **Showers** The showers were clean and comfortable, and they provide shampoo and body wash. This was better than what I expected from a glamping property and made the stay much easier with kids. **Dish washing** There is a communal BBQ and dishwashing area where you can clean your vessels and cutlery. They provide dishwashing liquid and scrubbers, which was a nice touch and made cooking for the family much easier. **Nights** The property gets quite dark at night, which is part of the charm but something to be prepared for. Headlamps are a must, and I would recommend bringing one for every person, especially when walking to the restrooms with kids. **What to bring** Our most useful items were a campfire cooking grill, grill tools, skewers, fire starter, lighter, firewood, headlamps, water shoes for both kids and adults, trash bags and cups for tea or coffee. They have hot water available, so having your own cups is convenient. **Overall** We stayed for two nights with another family, with two adults and one young child in each family. It was a very relaxing family getaway, and the combination of comfortable tents, river access, campfire cooking and being close to Healdsburg made it easy to enjoy without doing traditional camping.

This was our second stay at Wildhaven. If you had asked me after our first visit last fall whether…read moreI'd recommend this place, my answer would have been an emphatic yes. We loved it so much that we planned to make it an annual family tradition. Unfortunately, this trip completely changed my opinion. This time we booked one of the cabins instead of a tent. My reservation clearly stated there would be four guests, yet the cabin only had three pillows. My kids slept on the futon, and the blanket provided for them had obviously not been washed--it was covered in dog hair and goathead stickers. When I asked for extra pillows and blankets, I was told they didn't have any available. I ended up having to Instacart pillows and blankets on the second day because it was too late to get them the first night. My kids used my blanket that first night. I understand and appreciate that Wildhaven is dog-friendly, but I think there should either be designated pet-friendly cabins or a much more thorough cleaning process between guests. What if my children had severe dog allergies? That simply isn't acceptable. The campground was also completely booked, so I expected the shared facilities to be cleaned more frequently. Instead, the men's restroom was filthy by 7:00 p.m., and the cleaning log showed it hadn't been serviced since 4:19 p.m. The handwashing and dishwashing stations were also out of paper towels. The final disappointment was the wagon policy. Campers are encouraged to buy firewood on-site to help prevent the spread of invasive insects, which we happily did. However, we were told we had to pay to rent a wagon just to transport the firewood and ice to our cabin. Last fall, guests were allowed to use the wagons at no charge for this purpose. Charging extra for something that supports campground rules and conservation efforts felt frustrating and unnecessary. Wildhaven is still a beautiful property, and that's what makes this experience so disappointing. We truly wanted this to become a yearly family tradition, but after this visit, I don't think we'll be returning. I hope management addresses these issues because this place has so much potential, and our first experience showed just how great it can be.

It's a nice property overlooking vineyards with an adjacent restaurant (Geyserville Grille) which…read morewas not open on the Monday and Tuesday that we were there. It's about a mile from downtown Geyserville so not really walkable to restaurants. We booked a deluxe king room with a balcony from a third party site. On their web site, it's shows vineyard views. The room we were given had a view of the pool and freeway, which was quite loud with kids in the pool and car noise. For $220/night, I don't like to look at the freeway. Ask for a vineyard view if you go there. The rooms were nice, recently remodeled with a mini fridge, fireplace and comfy bed. Loud air conditioner and people talking in the hall detracted from ambiance. In the summer, they often have weddings or bands on the back lawn so be sure to ask about that. The Inn did give us a free wine tasting for two at Bannister in town, which was quite good. The Inn has wine receptions on some Fridays nights as well. Overall, I'd recommend but ask for a room that doesn't face the freeway or parking lot.

My husband always wanted to stay on a vineyard in Napa. They are just ridiculously expensive. So…read morewhen I found out we were eating in Healdsburg, I found this cute place in Geyserville where we could stay on the vineyard that didn't break the bank and it was so peaceful and beautiful. No breakfast included but we had a full kitchen, refrigerator etc. The restaurant was closed on the day we stayed (Sunday) so it was pretty empty, I didn't see a single soul the entire stay. This is about an hour drive from Sonoma and even longer from Napa, so it's nowhere close to the normal "Napa" wineries but such a cute town/vibe on this side of the valley.

Ferrari-Carano is absolutely worth a stop when you're in Napa! The grounds are gorgeous and…read morebeautifully maintained, making it a wonderful place to relax and enjoy some wine. Our host was very friendly and shared great information about the wines and winery, which made the tasting even more enjoyable. I was disappointed that we had to cut our tasting short because we had a dinner reservation to get to--I could have happily stayed longer! My favorite wine was the Fumé Blanc, and with the member discount, it was an incredible value at just $13.20 a bottle. Unfortunately, we ran out of time and weren't able to purchase any wine before we had to leave. The combination of great wine, stunning scenery, and genuine hospitality makes Ferrari-Carano a place I'd gladly visit again.

The wine and pasta pairing is seriously out of this world! My best friend and I came here to…read morecelebrate her birthday. From the moment we walked on the ground, we knew this place with something special. We are placed in a quiet room to enjoy our pastas and wine. We enjoyed the family style portion and that we could self serve and casually eat throughout the tasting experience. Our server was so thoughtful and kind throughout our entire experience and made sure to top us off when we needed a quick refill when we finished our tasting, and we walked around the ground, which were stunning. We would definitely recommend this experience and can't wait to come back!

This is renovated motel in a great location next to the freeway. The rooms are nicely renovated…read more The pool is in the parking lot and there is parking around the perimeter. It's not a resort and that's why it costs less. It's a nice simple motel next to freeway. It's not downtown. It's about a mile walk on a walking trail to downtown. Great coffee but no breakfast. Peppers next door is aok.

Cockroachs!! We have stayed at this property a few times over the years and never had this problem…read more We stayed one night and could not get out fast enough.

We love this place. Easy walk to the square and fantastic service. Will be back for sure!! Thanksread more

No housekeeping service, the reason we were given was water use (for changing sheets). I agree they…read moreshould watch their water use, but It doesn't take any water to tidy up a room, make the bed, etc. I realize that hotels want to be like Airbnb, and not have to clean rooms every night, but that's why you go to a hotel--for full service. Just a bit too tired -- and lack of service for $1000 per night (that's with taxes and fees).

My husband and I opted to visit Preston for a tasting today to celebrate our 53rd wedding…read moreanniversary. We had been there once before many years ago and remember being struck by it. We were not disappointed with our return. For us, the setting is key. This is a working farm. It is old. It is rustic. There is a cat wandering the property as well as a charming small dog, Betty. Vines climb up the porch offering shade and charm. The furniture is well used. Maybe the paint is chipped on the table. Authentic farmhouse simplicity permeates the atmosphere at Preston. There isn't one ounce of pretension. We made our tasting reservation online and brought a simple lunch of cheese, fruit and a baguette. Sitting on the old covered porch on a wicker loveseat, we laid out our meal on the vintage white-painted table. We tasted 5 or 6 wines and purchased 4 of them. No hard sell here. No rush. Just a memorable, relaxing, glorious day in Sonoma County that harkens to another time of restraint and modesty. For us, the beauty of Preston is in its rustic nature. If that appeals to you too, bring a lunch and drink in the beauty of country life. It's as authentic as it gets.

Wow what a treasure. Their wine is great, a farm store that sold bags of walnuts, produce from the…read moregarden, nread, eggs, herbs on the honor system and such a chill beautiful setting that allows you to be in a rural setting that is at your own pace. It felt so relaxing and nice to be there. Thank You!

This winery closed in February, 2023. But it still shows as open on yelp and Google. But apparently…read moreit's been closed for sometime. Really sad, cause it has a very beautiful garden area.

Although this winery is right along the street. Ithas beautiful gardens and multiple buildings. My…read moresister and her husband got married here a number of years ago and it was as one of our favorite California wineries. However, the winery closed in 2023!

We had such an amazing time at Sonoma Zipline Adventures! We were there for my husband's birthday…read more The whole experience was so much fun, exciting, and definitely an adventure to remember. Our tour guides were hilarious, entertaining, and did an amazing job making us feel safe and comfortable throughout the entire experience. They even sang Happy Birthday to him at the end of our zipline tour as he repelled from the tree. They really made the tour memorable. We also reserved one of a Treehouse for an overnight stay, and it was absolutely beautiful! It had such a fun glamping feel and was fully furnished with everything we needed. I was worried I might be cold overnight, but there was a heater that kept the treehouse nice and cozy. The staff was incredibly kind, welcoming, and accommodating from start to finish. We truly had a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend Sonoma Zipline Adventures and the treehouse stay to our friends and family. So much fun, beautiful scenery in the middle of the forest. Great accommodations, wonderful staff, and definitely worth it! We can't wait to come back!

Went for the Treehouse Adventures (Fern) Treehouse hosts…read morewere friendly and accommodating. Room and toilet were very clean. (Note: limited in-treehouse sink water) Showers are only a short walk away. (Toiletries provided) Snacks and bottled water all included. Zipline guides were very fun and helpful. Amazing views over a small creek.

Walt from Walt's Adventures adventuring at the Menagerie Hill Ranch in Vacaville, California…read more Life can be interpreted as more fulfilling when filled with adventures. It is wise to step outside your environment and, in the case of this current venture, go visit an Alpaca farm. The Menagerie Hill ranch has beautiful animals. The host was awesome and knowledgeable. We increased our knowledge of the animals and of the farm but also got to feed them. We also had the opportunities to get close and personal with them for pictures. They were all friendly and fluffy. I recommend this unique experience for all because if you do not just break your usual pattern to stop and smell the roses or to pet and feed an Alpaca, life will pass by before you know it. Put your life on pause just for a few hours and go see the Alpacas. They would like to share peace with you. You can find them at the Menagerie Hill Ranch

This was a memorable trip. We were originally slated to visit in late June before my birthday but…read moreboth Deb and Kirk were recovering from surgery. We stayed in touch over the next several weeks before settling on an August date. We braved the high temps and winding roads to arrive at the ranch. It's a beautiful space on a hillside and you can see the herd and their guardian llama as you pull into the parking lot. We learned a lot about the alpaca life cycle, fed the boys, and my daughter got to hold and carry a cria. We bought two cute alpaca shaped soaps. I didn't experience any of the negativity others have complained about. It is a working ranch so it's not a petting zoo or a tourist attraction. Go with the flow and you'll have a great experience.