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18. The Gualala Arts Center
Published on 1 May, 2011 at 8:40 in 101 Things To Do, Arts, Coastal Activities, Culture & History, Festivals | Viewed 449 views times | No Comments
To get a taste of the area’s artistic culture, visit the Gualala Arts Center which is home to some marvelous local and regional works of art. Several galleries showcase a wide and ever-changing variety of artistic styles, from oils and watercolors to sculptures and textiles. There’s always something interesting going on at Gualala Arts, with
66. Visit a Solar Living Center
Published on 15 Nov, 2010 at 14:52 in 101 Things To Do, Activities, Culture & History, Festivals, Inland Activities, Tours | Viewed 367 views times | No Comments
How are the wind and the sun converted to renewable energy sources? If you are interested in learning about this process and more, the Real Goods Solar Living Center offers free 50 minute tours at their 12-acre demonstration site. See how wind and sun are made into power sources for a home, from the water
96. Find Harmony with Earthdance
Published on 15 Nov, 2010 at 11:36 in Activities, Concerts, Entertainment, Festivals, Inland Activities | Viewed 377 views times | No Comments
Earthdance, the annual Global Festival for Peace held each September in Laytonville, is moving to a new locale in 2011: Solano County Fairgrounds Vallejo, CA Sept 23-25, 2011 www.earthdancelive.com
95. Sing Along to a Folk Song
Published on 15 Nov, 2010 at 11:34 in 101 Things To Do, Activities, Concerts, Entertainment, Festivals, Inland Activities | Viewed 318 views times | No Comments
Come and listen to some of folk music’s greatest talents, and lend your own voice to the campfire sing-along each night at the 14th Annual Kate Wolf Memorial Music Festival, June 25-27, 2010. The beautiful Black Oak Ranch concert facility in Laytonville, just three hours north of San Francisco on Highway 101, provides a picturesque
63. Taste Test at Yorkville Highlands Appellation
Published on 15 Nov, 2010 at 11:31 in 101 Things To Do, Activities, Festivals, Inland Activities, Wineries | Viewed 466 views times | No Comments
Nestled between the beautiful Alexander and Anderson Valleys near Yorkville, the Yorkville Highlands Appellation offers bucolic scenery and excellent wines. The area stretches nearly 16 miles on either side of Hwy 128, with over 356 acres of excellent wine grapes that range from Cabernet Sauvignon, to Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Merlot. More than 23 wines are made exclusively from
62. Taste Brew at Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Published on 15 Nov, 2010 at 11:29 in 101 Things To Do, Activities, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Festivals, Golf, Mini Golf, Disc Golf, Inland Activities | Viewed 356 views times | No Comments
Located in the tiny, unique burg of Boonville, Anderson Valley Brewing Company opened the doors to its brewpub in 1987. Since then, they’ve built a new facility and now brew their world-class ales in copper vessels salvaged from two defunct but historic German breweries. The Anderson Valley brews include award-winning Boont Amber Ale, Hop Ottin’ IPA,
30. Celebrate Music at the Mendocino Music Festival
Published on 15 Nov, 2010 at 11:21 in 101 Things To Do, Activities, Coastal Activities, Concerts, Entertainment, Festivals | Viewed 339 views times | No Comments
Waves of music will crash to the sea at the 2010 Mendocino Music Festival. Set in picturesque Mendocino Village, the 24th Annual Mendocino Music Festival is a celebration of auditory beauty. Spend the morning in the Village, on the beach or tasting one of the many local wines. Later in the day gather to enjoy a
29. Attend the Mendocino Film Festival
Published on 15 Nov, 2010 at 11:20 in 101 Things To Do, Activities, Arts, Coastal Activities, Culture & History, Festivals | Viewed 546 views times | No Comments
The Mendocino Coast has starred in over 60 films over the years, including East of Eden, Summer of ’42, and The Russians are Coming, the Russians are Coming, as well as the long-running TV series, Murder She Wrote. So what better place to host a film festival? The annual Mendocino Film Festival, hosts film screenings and
91. Celebrate Summer at the Blackberry Festival
Published on 15 Nov, 2010 at 10:05 in 101 Things To Do, Activities, Festivals, Inland Activities | Viewed 396 views times | No Comments
The annual Blackberry Festival will be held August 21 and 22, 2010 at the Blackberry Festival grounds in Covelo. The grounds include a large wisteria-covered semi-circular arbor with a bandstand in the middle, all originally built for the first festival. A variety of local bands play through the two days of the festival. There are
23. Join in Celebrating the Passing Whales
Published on 15 Nov, 2010 at 9:11 in 101 Things To Do, Activities, Coastal Activities, Festivals | Viewed 354 views times | No Comments
All along the Mendocino Coast you can watch graceful gray whales migrating. From December until April they can be seen quite easily from the shore or on the sea. The fortunate will see newborn calves traveling alongside their mothers. Gray whales at birth are a mere 15 feet long but will grow to about 45 feet.
