*Almost all of the photographs of the site are by Molly Landreth, our wonderful photographer.
We are so thrilled that you will be able to make it out to our wedding. Here are the events that we plan on having and their times and locations.
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Friday, October 20, 2017
Flower Arranging/Flower Crown Making Party > 9am-12pm
Join us to help arrange flowers for the reception or to make a flower crown for yourself to wear to the wedding on Saturday.
Willard Libby Park
The Gazebo
7985 Valentine Avenue
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Rehearsal drinks and appetizers and games > 6pm-9pm
Third Street Aleworks
Second Floor Balcony
610 Third Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
*parking garage across the street or street parking
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Saturday, October 21, 2017
Ceremony > 4pm
Armstrong Redwoods State National Reserve
Picnic area
17000 Armstrong Woods Rd
Guerneville, CA 95446
*parking fee of $8 inside the park, or free parking in the outside lot and a 3/4 mile easy stroll to the ceremony site through towering old growth redwood forest.
Reception > 6:45pm
Hopmonk Tavern
The Garden and the Abbey
230 Petaluma Avenue
Sebastopol, California 95472
*We've chosen Hopmonk for its delicious food, spacious environment and excellent sound system. We will be flying in DJ AO to help us with the tunes
*plenty of free parking adjacent to Hopmonk
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Sunday, October 22, 2017
11am - 2pm
Post-Wed Build Your Own Taco Brunch @ Doran Beach
Cyprus Picnic Area (1st large picnic area on your left as you drive into the park- look for the stand of cyprus trees)
355 Doran Beach Rd
Bodega Bay, CA 94923
*parking fee of $7
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ATTIRE
We're taking a cue from our dear friends' (Celia and Rodolphe) wedding attire style as shown above.
We recommend festive, comfortable attire for the ceremony and reception. Our wedding colors will be warm fall tones -- reds, pinks, oranges, yellows, golds -- if you'd like to coordinate.
Our ceremony will be taking place in the Redwoods, with soft ground underfoot and in the shade of large trees. It's generally cooler in the groves than in town, so an extra layer could be helpful, or one could make sure to have a friend to cuddle with. The soft ground makes spike heels inadvisable.
The reception will include a buffet dinner outside in the restaurant's back garden area and dancing inside a music venue space. The average temperatures for Sebastopol in October are 75 degrees during the day and 60 degrees in the evenings.
The post wedding brunch will be on the beach, which is often windy and cooler than the temperature inland. We'd recommend wearing layers and casual wear.
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TO SEE
SCENERY
Bodega Headlands (stunning cliff views and hikes)
Bodega Bay, CA 94923
Goat Rock State Park (ocean amazingness)
Salmon Creek Jenner, Jenner, CA 95450
Grove of the Old Trees, Occidental (easy trails - some suitable for strollers and wheelchairs - through 28 acres of old growth redwood trees)
17400 Fitzpatrick Lane, Occidental, CA
Laguna de Santa Rosa (1.8 mile hike in Sonoma County’s largest freshwater wetland)
6303 Highway 12, Santa Rosa
Point Reyes National Seashore (70,000-acre recreational and inspirational haven consisting of 80 miles of wild, undeveloped coastline)
Marin County, CA
ACTIVITIES
Charles Schulz Museum
Santa Rosa, CA
Children’s Museum of Sonoma County
Santa Rosa, CA
Graton Casino (Gaming)
Rohnert Park, CA
The Hand Fan Museum (History and cultural exploration)
Healdsburg, CA
Wine Country Balloons (Hot Air Balloon Rides)
Sebastopol, CA
WINERY
Gary Farrell (tastings by appointment only, gorgeous views)
10701 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Iron Horse Vineyards (tastings by appointment only)
9786 Ross Station Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Korbel Winery (free champagne tastings)
13250 River Rd, Guerneville, CA 95446
Merry Edwards (one of California’s first female winemakers. Specializes in pinot noir, free tastings)
2959 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Highway 116 Wine Trail (self guided wine tasting route)
Sebastopol, CA
Westside Road Wine Trail (self guided wine tasting route)
Russian River Valley, CA
FOOD
East-West Café
Mediterranean / Vegetarian
Fork Roadhouse
Comfort breakfast and brunch
Guayaki Mate Café
Coffee, tea, sandwiches
Gypsy Café
American comfort food
Handline
Seafood / Tacos / American
Himalayan Tandoori & Curry House
Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
K&L Bistro
California cuisine
King Falafel
Mediterranean/Greek
La Bodega Kitchen
Handmade Italian and Middle Eastern (not to be missed!)
Ninja Star Coffee Bar
Coffee
Pappas & Pollo
Mexican
Peter Lowell’s
West County Organic
Ramen Gaigin
Ramen / Izakaya
Sushi Tozai
Japanese
Viva Mexicana
Mexican
Wild Flour Bread (and Scones)
Organic bakery (scones and sticky buns are not to be missed!)
Zazu Kitchen & Farm
Local farm to table
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ITINERARIES
If you're looking for things to do/places to see, we suggest the following:
Roadtrip from San Francisco to Sebastopol area (1/2 day):
+ Leave San Francisco and drive to Mountain Home Inn for a hilltop meal on the top of Mount Tamalpais (incredible views of the ocean and the city)
+ Take advantage of free parking at Mountain Home Inn, and stroll over to Muir Woods (can get very crowded) for a half hour (or more) hike through redwoods
+ Begin the drive up Route 1 (aka the Panoramic Highway) north to Sebastopol
+ Drive to Hog Island Oyster Company for an oyster and beer/wine pit stop
+ Continue driving north to Bodega Bay (head to Bodega Head for cliff views, or stop at the various sites that appear in Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds")
+ If you need another oyster fix, stop at Bodega Bay Oyster Company on the Petaluma/Valley Ford Road
+ Take Bodega Highway to Sebastopol
Routes with a pitstop from San Francisco to Sebastopol area (2.5 hours):
+ Leave San Francisco and drive to Cavallo Point (converted from an army officer's club and residences to a luxury resort). Grab a coffee or tea and sit on a rocking chair on their porch and enjoy the views of the city and the bridge, or have a meal inside the restaurant. Take the 101 north to Sebastopol.
+ Leave San Francisco and drive to the Pelican Inn for a meal or a beverage (a rustic British pub nestled in the redwoods). Visit Muir Beach for a quick stop, and take the 101 to Sebastopol.
Day trips from Sebastopol:
Point Reyes hike and picnic:
+ Stop in Point Reyes Station to pick up picnic supplies:
+ Cowgirl Creamery
+ Bovine Bakery
+ Inverness Market
+ Choose a Point Reyes hike length and duration
+ Stop by the Visitor’s Center- Rangers provide great information, maps, displays, and souvenirs
+ Always add the Earthquake Trail to any additional hike. It’s a short (.6 mile), gentle, kid-friendly hike that shows the impact of the San Andreas fault.
Russian River swimming trip:
+ Drive North on 116 towards Johnson's Beach or rent a canoe/kayak at Burke's Canoe Trips
+ Stop at Andy's Produce Market for snacks/provisions
+ Stop at Bartholomew's Books for reading material
+ Stop at Korbel for a free champagne tasting
+ For a meal, stop at Boon in Guerneville
+ Arrive at Johnson's Beach
Petaluma stroll:
+ Visit the Petaluma Seed Bank (downtown Petaluma)
+ Walk to the Jersey Spring Cheese Co. for a creamery tour (tours by appointment only, min. 10 people, 2 week advance notice)
+ Walk historic downtown during El Dia de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) celebrations. Maps will be available at the Petaluma Historical Museum to locate several altars created by locals. This an older website (the new one isn’t up yet): http://www.petalumadowntown.com/el-dia-de-los-muertos.html
+ Lunch at Central Market or historic McNear's Saloon and Dining House
+ Stop at Lagunitas Brewing Company for a beer tasting (short drive)
A Day in Sebastopol and on the Wine Trail:
+ Get your coffee fix with Taylor Maid Organic Coffee, in the Barlow.
+ While at the Barlow, stop at Village Bakery for a baked treat or a loaf of bread for your picnic basket.
+ Drive to Laguna de Santa Rosa Wetlands Trail and take a morning walk (up to 1.8 miles).
+ Stop by Bohemian Creamery for a local taste of your new favorite cow, sheep, goat or water buffalo cheese.
+ Go to Florence Avenue and take a short walk through the neighborhood to view the Patrick Amiot Junk Art.
+ Visit Sonoma Chocolatiers and add a treat to your picnic basket.
+ On your way out of town, stop by Andy’s Produce for any final picnic needs.
+ Select one or more wineries on the “Taste of Highway 116" Wine Trail, and have a casual picnic lunch.
+ Off the “wine trail”, Merry Edwards Winery is a must. One of California’s first woman winemakers, Merry Edwards began her career in 1974. Over the years created her own “Merry’s Clone – UCD 37”. Tastings are FREE and private tastings are offered by appointment.
+ Take a stroll on Main Street in downtown Sebastopol and combine with a little window-shopping:
+ Funk & Flash to get your hippie on
+ Cultivate Home for kitchen wares
+ Many Rivers Books & Teas for tea, incense, spiritual books
+ People’s Music for musical instruments and sheet music
+ Copperfield’s Books for reading materials
+ Final stop at Screamin’ Mimi’s for ice cream.