About Sonoma County
Wine, food, and nature lovers will find their paradise in welcoming, laid-back Sonoma County. Here the vineyard growers are fifth generation and the wines are as diverse as they are delicious. Made up of 16 wine regions that span 47 miles from north to south, Sonoma County grows a variety of grapes, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Zinfandel. Quaint farming towns dot the region—home to world-class restaurants and quirky shops—and 60 miles of pristine coastline and ancient redwood forests complete the picture. With so much to do and see, there’s a Sonoma County for everyone.
-- From Explore Sonoma County website.
-- From Explore Sonoma County website.
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Venues TWE Curated Just for YouSonoma County, a neighbor of Napa County, has its onw distictive personality. Evident in the rich agriculture soil, there is something down-to-earth (pun intended) about it. The region has roots deep in the history of California culture. See our list of TWE venues in the Elopements page.
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TWE Top Picks of Must-See Venues in Sonoma CountyWe love an oakey red wine (Rick) and a sweet white (Jennifer) paired with Netflix at home, but, we also enjoy a weekend visit to these amazing Napa venues:
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Wine Country Chocolates
Jack London State Park
Cedar Bath at Osmosis Day Spa
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Our Perfect Trip to Sonoma ValleyWe head straight to downtown Sonoma for some Wine Country Chocolates to eat as we stroll through the shops around the plaza. Delicious early lunch at Maya is rounded out with some wine tasting at Three Sticks. A nap at our room at favorite Ramekins, is usually timed so that we are ready for a culinary class on site! Exquisite Portuguese tapas dinner at Tasca Tasca and if we can squeeze it in, a flight of sparkling at the bubbly bar, Sigh. And...all of this is within walking distance, so we never have to drive once we hit Sonoma!
Our second day is breakfast at the always chic El Dorado Kitchen, and then a drive to dreamy Glen Ellen for a hike at Jack London State Park. Tasting at our favorite Hamel Family Wines (call in advance!), and then some tasting at gorgeous Chateau St. Jean in Kenwood. We check in at Kenwood Inn & Spa for a massage and to stay the night. Dinner at Salt & Stone is a treat. If we are adventurous, we head into what we call the "wild" part of the Sonoma Valley on our second day, and either hike around the beach at Bodega Bay, or at Goat's Head State Beach in Jenner where the Russian River meets the Pacific Ocean. A trek to Korbel for some sparkling, or kayaking down the Russian River, ends with some pampering at the unique Osmosis Spa in Freestone and dinner and overnight at the lovely Farmhouse Inn in Occidental. A third day is a trip up to Healdsburg, where we can spend the day shopping and tasting in downtown, and then head back down to one of our all-time favorite resorts, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn for spa services, dinner at Sante and some rest. We head home the next day, but not before having brunch at HopMonk Tavern (beer, for a change!), and pick up some bottles of wine at Gundlach-Bundschu "GunBun". |
About Napa County
Tan Weddings & Events understands the allure of the Napa Wine Country Region. There's romance in the air, scented with vineyards and grapes. You'll hear words like sauvignon blanc and terroir, and you are transported to someplace exotic. Then you'll taste an award-winning wine and wish you were a vintner yourself. But most of all, you'll fall in love. Yes, with the region. But if you are am engaged couple, you'll definitely be swept up by the notion of saying your "I do's" here!
We love the magic of Napa County so we've put together this page for your perusing pleasure to discover what Napa County is all about and entice you into choosing us for your elopement or wedding. See napavalley.com and visitnapavalley.com for more information.
We love the magic of Napa County so we've put together this page for your perusing pleasure to discover what Napa County is all about and entice you into choosing us for your elopement or wedding. See napavalley.com and visitnapavalley.com for more information.
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Venues TWE Curated Just for YouGorgeous outdoor spaces of manicured lawns, courtyards, and patios with vineyard views - the perfect setting for an elopement or wedding. The venues we work with offer fabulous vistas, as well as other features like fine dining, accommodations, wine tasting, and a great staff to meet your needs. The towns of Angwin, Calistoga, Napa, and St. Helena boast award-winning vineyards and plenty of charm. If you are from out of state, or just a short jaunt away from the Bay Area, make Napa County your destination for a TWE elopement or wedding. See our list of TWE venues in the Elopements page.
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TWE Top Picks of Must-See Venues in Napa CountyWe love an oakey red wine (Rick) and a sweet white (Jennifer) paired with Netflix at home, but, we also enjoy a weekend visit to these amazing Napa venues:
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Castello di Amorosa
Robert Louis Stevenson State Park
Earth & Sky Confections
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Our Perfect Trip to Napa ValleyDrive up in the morning, shop for spices & wine and then lunch (and often dessert!) at the many offerings at Oxbow Public Market. A stroll through downtown Napa, trip to visit the latest contemporary art at the Di Rosa, followed by a nap and dinner at Copia. Staying the night at Carneros Resort is always a treat, and we make it a priority to have at least one fabulous farm-to-table meal on site at The Farm and enjoy the spa services.
Our second day, we trek up to St. Helena for wine tasting at one of the many hidden gems in Spring Mountain. Lunch at Farmstead is a steadfast favorite, followed by shopping along the main street. Dinner and a night's stay at Harvest Inn brings the old world European charm. Our third day, we wake up bright and early, because it is time to head to our favorite little corner of the valley -- Calistoga! Hiking at Robert Louis Stevenson State Park, puts us in the mood for lunch at our most favorite Sam's Social Club, a private wine tasting at Knightsbridge (call early to set this up!), a massage and mud bath at Golden Haven Hot Springs, and a well-deserved nap! Dinner is a treat at Solbar, followed by a stay at the historic, private, beautiful Brannan Cottage Inn. Before heading home, we grab breakfast at Bella Bakery, visit shops along Lincoln Ave. grab some chocolates to take home for the kids from Earth & Sky, and grab some wines from W.H. Smith Wines. If we have a bit of extra time, we'll stop to have a late lunch at Brix in Napa https://www.brix.com/, or at Bottega at the Vintage Estate in Yountville. |
Napa Valley Wine Train
Farmer's Market
Las Alcobas
Hiking in Napa
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And More Points of InterestMuseums
Napa Valley Museum, Yountville | https://napavalleymuseum.org/ Di Rosa Contemporary Art Museuma, Napa | https://www.dirosaart.org/ Sharpsteen Museum, Calistoga | www.sharpsteenmuseum.org Camping, Hiking, Biking Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park, Napa | www.napaoutdoors.org Back Roads, Calistoga | www.backroads.com Bothe-Napa State Park, Napa | www.napaoutdoors.org Getaway Adventures, Calistoga | www.getawayadventures.com Oat Hill Mine Trail, Calistoga | www.summitpost.org/oat-hill-mine-road Robert Louis Stevenson State Park, Calistoga | www.napavalleystateparks.org Petrified Forest, Calistoga | www.petrifiedforest.org Old Faithful Geyser, Calistoga | www.oldfaithfulgeyser.com Farmer's Markets Calistoga | www.calistogafarmersmarket.org Napa | https://napafarmersmarket.org/ St. Helena | http://www.sthelenafarmersmkt.org/ Farmstead, St. Helena | https://www.longmeadowranch.com/things-to-do/farmers-market Napa Valley Breweries & Distilleries | https://www.visitnapavalley.com/things-to-do/breweries-distilleries/ Napa Valley Restaurants | https://www.visitnapavalley.com/restaurants/ Spas Spa Terra at Meritage, Napa | https://meritagecollection.com/meritage-resort/spa Indian Springs Spa, Calistoga | https://www.indianspringscalistoga.com/spa-overview Solage, Calistoga | https://aubergeresorts.com/solage/wellness/spa/ Atrio Spa at Las Alcobas, St. Helena | https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sfola-las-alcobas-a-luxury-collection-hotel-napa-valley/ Bardessono, Yountville | https://www.bardessono.com/ Castle Tour Castello di Amarosa, Calistoga | www.castellodiamorosa.com Car Racing Calistoga Speedway, Calistoga | www.calistogaspeedway.org Wine Train Napa Valley Wine Train | www.winetrain.com Aerial Tram Sterling Vineyards, Calistoga | www.sterlingvineyards.com Hot Air Balloons Calistoga Balloons, Calistoga | www.calistogaballoons.com Napa Valley Aloft, Yountville | www.nvaloft.com |
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