The Annual Bodega Bay Fisherman’s Festival is April 17-18th and is our big annual fund raiser for our local community. It’s quite an occasion, featuring live music, a boat building contest, wine tasting, an amazing array of food for all, art, childrens events, a boat parade, a golf tournament, and more. In past years, they’ve had Coast Guard demonstrations and tours, and the local fire fighters have brought the trucks down and let the kids sit in them and tour them. It’s great fun for all.
In fact, the boat parade passes right in front of “At the Bay’s Edge”, it’s great fun to watch. Check out the festivities and hope to see you there!
There is an exciting array of festivities planned: creamery tours, an eight-course dining event, cheese appreciation classes (with wine!), and a marketplace where you can buy everything and meet everyone. Join in for the entire three-day event or pick and choose your own adventure.
This is a great opportunity to meet winemakers, taste limited production wines, new releases or library wines. Some wineries will offer food pairings and others will have tours. Check out their detailed program to see exactly what each winery will offer for the weekend…then plan your tasting adventure!
The Russian River Wine Road is one of the highlights of the Sonoma Coast….many don’t realize how many wineries are located along the coast!
Here are the specifics:
January 16 & 17, 2010
11:00-4:00 both days
120 Wineries
Ticket price will include wine tasting at all of the participating wineries for the weekend. Advance Online Ticket Prices Are: $40 Weekend, $30 Sunday Only, $10 for Designated Drivers
The Bodega Bay Grange holds an annual fundraiser / crab feed dinner that’s always a great time. A tradition since 1953, the volunteers of the Grange served up over 600 dinners last year to fund their scholarship programs. So come, enjoy, and help support this local effort!
Here’s the Specifics:
Sunday, January 17, 2010, 2:00 p.m. Bodega Bay Grange
1370 Bodega Ave.
707-875-9414
Price: $40
Just wanted to share this great pictorial video of Petaluma, CA with you. The historic town of Petaluma is just 30 minutes from “At the Bay’s Edge”….and if you’re coming from the South or East, you will probably pass through it on your way out to the coast.
Filled with Victorians, quaint stores, and a whole spectrum of activities year round, there’s something for everyone in the Riverfront Town of Petaluma!
When looking at holiday gift ideas, you might consider a gift certificate to our Bodega Bay Vacation Rental! Giving the gift of travel and relaxation (or celebration!) is always appreciated. In fact, we sell a lot of gift certificates throughout the year for anniversaries, birthdays, and general family celebrations. Travel and new experiences are such a special gift to both give and receive! (For more information on other activities in and around Sonoma as you make a decision on this gift, check out these Bodega Bay Activities and these Sonoma Coast Activities).
Petaluma’s City of Lights Driving Tour is always a good time, and I wanted to give you a link to the official map for 2009. There is strong participation among the downtown merchants in Petaluma, as well as the homes throughout the city.
Just saw this overview video featuring a tour of the Osmosis Spa in Freestone, and I wanted to share it. It gives you a real sense of the serenity of the spa itself, as well as some of the services they provide. While I’m always a fan of a good massage (and they offer massage in private pagoda’s along the creek!), what I like about the Osmosis Spa is the whole experience of being there. They have a zen garden / meditation area, and the grounds are just so peaceful and relaxing. I always allow time before or after my treatment to just “be”. Enjoy, and make sure and book some time at this Sonoma Spa during your next Bodega Bay vacation!
Put some holiday sparkle in your spirit with a visit to Sonoma Valley this winter season. From December through February, the annual Sonoma County Olive Festival lights up the Valley with a three-month-long celebration as they famously celebrate all things olive.
Roll up your sleeves for an olive curing workshop. Enjoy an olive oil and sea salt massage. Feast upon a mouthwatering olive-themed menu prepared by Wine Country chefs. The olive mania includes such events as Martini Madness, olive oil tasting, live music, family activities, food and wine pairings and art exhibitions. Take advantage of seasonal savings at lodging, spas, wineries, and restaurants.
Enjoying watching the grebe’s dive and fish in front of the house this morning! I’m so thankful to live on the water and share the experience with our guests!
Many of my guests are surprised to learn that Bodega Bay is one of the best birding spots in all of Sonoma County. Madrone Audubon organizes many birding trips to Bodega Bay, including Walkabouts, Field Trips and Beginners Bird Walks.
Our vacation rentals have binoculars in them, so come to enjoy the birds!
The Annual Bodega Bay Fisherman’s Festival is April 17-18th and is our big annual fund raiser for our local community. It’s quite an occasion, featuring live music, a boat building contest, wine tasting, an amazing array of food for all, art, childrens events, a boat parade, a golf tournament, and more. In past years, they’ve had Coast Guard demonstrations and tours, and the local fire fighters have brought the trucks down and let the kids sit in them and tour them. It’s great fun for all. 
The 4th Annual 
The Bodega Bay Grange holds an annual fundraiser / crab feed dinner that’s always a great time. A tradition since 1953, the volunteers of the Grange served up over 600 dinners last year to fund their scholarship programs. So come, enjoy, and help support this local effort! 
When looking at holiday gift ideas, you might consider a gift certificate to our 
Put some holiday sparkle in your spirit with a visit to Sonoma Valley this winter season. From December through February, the annual 
Enjoying watching the grebe’s dive and fish in front of the house this morning! I’m so thankful to live on the water and share the experience with our guests!