Wine Country - where to have a picnic?
My boyfriend and I will be in California (Healdsburg) mid September. One of the days I would love to have a picnic in a beautiful scenic spot (probably at one of the wineries). Any recommendations?
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Lambert Bridge or Armida.
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Try Preston which is a lovely small winery on West Dry Creek...
I know of a great vacation rental overlooking the Russian River.... not too pricey either. |
Check out Everett Ridge Winery on West Dry Creek Road. The picture on their website is what the view looks like from their picnic area (Beautiful). Armida also has a very nice picnic area. You can also play bocce ball if you want.
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Views or gardens? Fancy or rustic?
Field Stone has a nice rustic picnic area under the oaks overlooking the vineyards, if you're over in Alexander Valley. Lambert Bridge has *very* pretty gardens -- probably the best in the Healdsburg area (along with Ferrari-Carano). But there's not much of a view. Everett Ridge has stunning views, maybe the best I've seen in the area. There's a bocce ball court there too, and a few small ponds. |
We had our picnic on the grounds of Chateau St. Jean. It was lovely. (Sonoma)
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Staying in Healdsburg in late Aug and have heard there is a great pre-picnic stop in Oakville, called the Oakville Grocery. Have never been but are planning on stopping by and grabbing the fixin's for a great picnic lunch there!!
This list seems like a good choice of picnic spots, thanks! Can't wait! |
Okay, kleroux, I'll bite. What is the name of the "great vacation rental overlooking the Russian River.... not too pricey either"????
Thanks, Speedy |
Oakville grocery is okay.Two other places where picnics can be purchased are at the Jimtown store and my favorite, the Hoffman House Cafe near Geyserville. Try the Crab Reuben. http://www.hoffmanhousecafe.com/
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Now we're talking, Linda! :) Crab reuben sounds delicious. Anybody know of some good overnight spots like kleroux teased us with on the post above?
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I loved the Oakville grocery....granted it was many moons ago. They had a huge selection of goodies.
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Ledson, Preston & Ferrari-Carrano would likely top my list.
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I love the view from Iron Horse Winery & Gary Farrell Winery both in the Russian River area.
Oakville Grocery is a great spot right on the square to get your picnic goods. |
A friend of ours just bought Everett Ridge. I hear the views and the winery are stunning.
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