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GRAVENSTEIN APPLE FAIR AND MORE
Thursday, August 11th, 2011SUN AT LAST…
Monday, June 13th, 2011
Saturday, June 18th from noon to 4:00 PM there is the Art in the Park afternoon with the Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, which is a free event except for parking fees. On July 9th there is the Gourmet Hike and Silent Auction which sells out quickly.
July brings a couple of nearby Independence Day celebrations. Monte Rio celebrates on Saturday, July 2nd and Guerneville’s fireworks display is on Monday the 3rd of July. Who does not like fireworks? You can go to the events or watch them from the grounds at Creekside Inn
The Friday evening Occidental Farmers Market is open with a great selection of local produce, cheese, honey and crafts. It is hard to pass up the great food stands from Mexican and Indian fare to my favorite Gerard’s Paella and pizza made in a wood fired oven.
New this year: Papa Finch and two babies-barely visible just 2 eyes and 2 beaks.
Farmstand, Food Trucks, Canoe & Kayak Races, Art & Wine
Thursday, May 5th, 2011Saturday, May 7th is a busy day. You can choose between Kendall Jackson’s first Farm Stand event of the season or the Great Russian River Race in Healdsburg 
The Farm Stand Event features heirloom tomato seeds, fresh produce, and a number of food truck choices for lunch.
The month of May is big for Wineroad events. 
If you can travel midweek, check out our May special coupon on Tripadvisor.
Add an in-room massage from Phil Miller for just $85.00
Hope to see you this month, the weather is beautiful.
It’s almost April and there is stuff to do
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
April is not just for doing taxes. The wild iris bloom on the coastal hills. There is a great wine event the end of April when the winegrowers of Dry Creek sponsor the Passport to Dry Creekk event.
Coming up soon on-April 2nd-is the Occidental Fool’s Parade-a little spring silliness.
Sebastopol’s Apple Blossom Festivalis an event for the whole family, with food and wine pairing, a parade, art and craft expos and garden displays.
For more hands on activities check the Landpath’s list of activities.
The Russian River Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence do their famous Bingo.
For entertainment there is a free noon concert at Hopmonk Tavern on April 12 with Black Joe Lewis For those interested in brewpubs check out Stumptown Brewery in Guerneville. If you are interested in their famous festival, it’s time to book the weekend. Please feel free to call us at 1-800-776-6586 to make a reservation. Or use this form:
It’s Soup Weather
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009When the weather outside is cold and wet, a hot bowl of soup hits the spot. We have been on a search for the best clam chowder nearby. It all started because of a local food blog in the Press Democrat‘s Bite Club. We tried Henweigh Cafe first and found it to be very authentic, good and satisfying. We also tried the corn chowder which we thought was super. Later in the week we tried the chowder at Spud Point Crab Company. This chowder has been voted best in Bodega Bay and did not disappoint. We believe that it is less traditional, creamier and more highly seasoned than Henweigh’s. Since it is crab season, we tried the crab sandwich too. Wow, very simple, lots of crab, a soft roll and super tasty.
Nearer to Creekside is the ever popular Garden Grill. We had a very good bowl of chowder there too.