The Wine Carriage
Travel through the vines from winery to winery in a carriage pulled by two magnificent horses. Enjoy a sumptuous picnic lunch and tastings at four award winning wineries. Our gourmet picnic includes fresh baguettes, artisan cheeses, herbed meats, assorted olives, French chocolate truffles and organic strawberries. The 4 hour tour starts at 12:30pm. Your carriage picks you up in front of the tasting room at Alexander Vallery Vineyards. 707.849.8989 | www.TheWineCarriage.com
Sonoma Helicopter
One of the best ways to see the wine country is from a helicopter. You get to see some of the vineyards and wineries that are just not accessible for the average visitor. You also get to see them from a unique vantage point.
Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Sonoma County Harvest Fair is a celebration of harvest featuring three full days of wine tasting with 150+ wineries, wine sales, chef demonstrations, microbrew tasting (Saturday only), farm and harvest agricultural activities for children and adults, the World Championship Grape Stomp, continuous live jazz, an art show, crafters pavilion, farm animals to meet, and much more. 1350 Bennett Valley Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95402 • 707.545.4200 • harvestfair.org
Burke’s Canoe Trips
Burke's Canoe Trips invites you to spend a day (or more) canoeing down the famous Russian River. A ten mile self-guided canoe trip through the Redwoods with return shuttle included. Picnic, swim, sunbathe at beaches along this magnificent stretch of the river. Canoeing at Burke's is a true Russian River Tradition. Riverside camping & kayaks also available. Return Courtesy Shuttle Service provided. Just $60 per canoe. 707.887.1222 | burkescanoetrips.com | 8600 River Road, Forestville, CA
71. Tee Off at Windsor Golf Course
The California Wine country is best known for its rolling hills, patterned vineyards, and world class food and wine, but the region is also a well known destination for those who look to play a game of challenging, championship golf. In Windsor there is no better place than the Windsor Golf Club. This 6,650 yard course was built in 1988 and has since hosted several PGA events. The 18-hole course is shaped around sprawling vineyards, mammoth oak trees and a creek that ripples throughout the year. The course is a par 72. Weddings and banquets are also held at the course featuring a myriad of fine dining options courtesy of the course restaurant, Charlie’s. No matter what the occasion Charlie’s is a wonderful place to celebrate, as it overlooks the course casting spectacular views. Windsor is located just north of the town of Santa Rosa which also features a nice selection of courses such as Bennett Valley an 18-hole municipal course, (707) 528-3673; Mayacama Golf Club, an 18-hole private course, (866) 393-1818; and for the few who just want that quick 9 before dusk, check out Wikiup Golf Course, (707) 546-8787, or Fairgrounds Golf Course, (707) 284-3520. Windsor Golf Club is located at 19th Hole Dr. which is west on Shiloh Rd. off of Hwy 101. For more information you can contact the course at (707) 838-8802 or visit www.windsorgolf.com
