Fruit orchards and redwoods surround this California-Mediterranean restaurant built in the style of a French country barn. The agrarian sensibility runs deeper than mere design, however: much of the produce in the stylishly presented dishes comes from 6 acres of on-site organic gardens. The menu changes seasonally, but beef tenderloin, king salmon, and rack of California lamb rubbed with cocoa...
On a knoll sheltered by towering redwoods, this romantic three-building inn is a short drive from downtown Guerneville. The rooms in Villa Casa Grande, a Sonoma County Historic Landmark built in 1922, have charming touches like an exposed-brick wall or views of redwood trees. The suites and rooms in the newer La Piccola Casa and Casa di Campo are larger and airier, decorated in sage green and...
Nestled in Sonoma County's Russian River Valley, this inn is comprised of three Mediterranean-style villas that mix rustic decor with warm country charm. The Belden House was built in 1922 and has nine guest rooms. The Piccola Casa was… Read More
Applewood Inn Restaurant Restaurant Review:
Set your GPS for this backwoods dinner destination. It’s actually not hard to find, just over the river from the town of Guerneville, but it feels off the map, tucked into the secluded and peaceful Applewood Inn. The upstairs dining room makes a romantic venue, with cozy fireplaces and a solarium overlooking a trickling fountain and courtyard below. The cuisine melds French influences with...