Muir Woods & Wine Country

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Day One – starts with hotel pickup between 8 and 9 am, warming hut for view of Golden Gate Bridge and a chance to learn about history of Presidio, Crissy Field and the Bridge. Then a half-hour trip north across the bridge to Muir Woods National Monument. There you will take a one and a half hour self-guided tour of Muir Woods, with the option of an easy 45-minute loop on the paved trail, or a slightly more strenuous 1 hour and 15 minute hike. This longer hike, the Hillside Trail, affords you a view of the tallest trees on Earth from about halfway up the height of the trees.


Muir Woods preserves the last old growth coast redwood forest in the San Francisco Bay Area. The cool moist forest supports an amazing abundance of plant and animal life, from the coast redwood to the slimy banana slug, from the amazing Coho salmon to delicate trilliums.

After Muir Woods, we will drive just down the road to the Muir Beach overlook, for an impressive view of the coastline and San Francisco in the distance. Then we’ll head straight up to Healdsburg, about one hour north, for wine tasting and sightseeing.The lush valleys around Healdsburg are home to some of the oldest names in California winemaking. Healdsburg is surrounded by several of Northern California’s finest regional wine appellations, including Alexander Valley, Chalk Hill, Dry Creek Valley, and Russian River Valley. The Alexander Valley alone boasts over 13,000 acres of vineyards, 30 grape varieties, 28 wineries and over 200 independent farmers. Local wineries specialize in premium wines made from locally grown grapes. The Healdsburg area includes over 90 world class wineries and tasting rooms, from palatial European-style villas to rustic family-run operations where you are made to feel like a member of the family.

In addition to the many tasting rooms located at the wineries, there are many tasting rooms on the Healdsburg Town Square. We will stop here first to pick up fresh, delicious Northern California boxed lunches, and have a chance to sample everything from olive oils to cheese to chocolate. In the afternoon we will meander down Westside Ro-ad or West Dry Creek Road, to at least three small, family-owned, incredibly scenic wineries. At each winery you’ll be able to indulge in complimentary tastes of 3-4 wines, browse the small gift shops, choose wine to take home, or enjoy that evening, learn about the wines of the area and the winemaking process, and enjoy one of the highlights of California.
After a full day we’ll take a break and check in at our hotel.The elegant, Tuscan-styled hotel surrounds a luxurious courtyard pool, spa and sundeck and has lovely views of the Mayacamas Mountains to the East. The casually elegant guest rooms are spacious yet cozy and provide all the comforts of home, including high-speed Internet access. If you actually feel like working out there is a well-equipped fitness center. But if you’d prefer to just lounge, you can enjoy the poolside Jacuzzi or enjoy more local wine at the restaurant bar. We’ll have dinner (not included) at the hotel restaurant which prides itself on fresh local ingredients, inspired preparation, and impeccable service.

Day Two – starts with breakfast (not included) at hotel around 8 am. We will then leave the Russian River Valley, and drive south towards Sonoma to Kenwood and enjoy breathtaking views and award winning wines. We can expect to visit at least 4 wineries on this day.
Traveling south through the Sonoma Wine Country we will also visit Sonoma Square, where grapes were first planted in Northern California. California

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