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Holidays Archives
November 1, 2006
Thanksgiving Safari
One of our very favorite places to visit in Sonoma Country is Safari West, a 400 acre wildlife preserve that truly is the spirit of Africa in the heart of the wine country.
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November 12, 2006
Christmas Fun
Christmas is fast approaching and it’s time for Mary Ann and me to do what I’ve been talking about for these last few weeks . . . head to Sonoma Country for gift shopping, wine tasting and glorious dining.
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Look Out for that Arrow!
Valentine’s Day. Have you made your plans yet?
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Holiday Inn
Did you know the Village Inn on the Russian River was the setting for the scenes in the Bing Crosby/Fred Astaire classic “Holiday Inn?”
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Sonoma County Spas
This is Mike Cleary with a postcard from Sonoma Country. There are more than 40 spas in Sonoma Country, confirming it as one of America’s premier spa destinations.
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Cupid's Getaway
Mindful of St. Valentine’s Day, I’ve been checking out places to stay and dine in Sonoma Country. There are so many welcoming, comfortable, affordable and romantic inns and bed and breakfasts.
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Happy Thanksgiving
I was telling Sonoma Valley winemaker Richard Arrrowood about our family’s tradition where everybody writes out ten things we learned that year. We read them aloud when we get together.
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Wineries, Wineries, Wineries
There are over 200 wineries in 14 appellations in Sonoma Country. Impressive numbers, but they don’t tell the real story about wine and people who make it.
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November 15, 2006
Holiday at the Wineries
I’m Mike Cleary with a postcard from Sonoma Country. With the Holidays fast approaching, Sonoma Valley wineries are filling their calendars with myriad activities that include all sorts of celebrations and parties.
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November 20, 2006
Dicken's Christmas Classic
I’m Mike Cleary with a Thanksgiving Week Postcard from Sonoma Country. Listen to this postcard What a week we have to look forward to. I should add that this is a great time to visit Sonoma Country with the vineyards...
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November 22, 2006
Historic Downtown Petaluma
I’m Mike Cleary with a Thanksgiving Week Postcard from Sonoma Country. Listen to this postcard Sonoma Country is kid friendly. That includes Petaluma, a city that has two events planned for this long weekend that your youngsters and you will...
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November 23, 2006
Happy Thanksgiving
I’m Mike Cleary with a Thanksgiving Week Postcard from Sonoma Country. Listen to this postcard I read something recently that really opened my eyes to the rewards of giving thanks. Someone wrote that gratitude or thankfulness unlocks the bounty of...
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December 5, 2006
Bring your holiday list to Guerneville...
I’m Mike Cleary with a postcard from Sonoma Country. Listen to this postcard I have a great idea. This is a wonderful time of year to getaway to somewhere fun and appealing. But, you say, there’s so much shopping to...
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January 16, 2007
Planning Your Valentines Day Escape....
I’m Mike Cleary with a postcard from Sonoma Country. Listen to this postcard. Yesterday I mentioned that St. Valentine’s Day isn’t too far away. This year it falls on a Wednesday. I like that because you can celebrate it midweek...
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November 13, 2007
A Thanksgiving Invitation
As this is Thanksgiving week, this is more an invitation than a postcard. Remember how, as a child you looked forward to visiting your grandparents? Their house was warm and welcoming, the food was great and the spirit of the Holiday was everywhere. That’s how I feel about a stay in Sonoma Country.
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November 20, 2007
Bodega Bay In Fall and Winter
I’m Mike Cleary with a Postcard from Sonoma Country. Listen to this Postcard. The dramatic Sonoma Coast is a wonderful place to visit anytime. This particular time of year, the art galleries, shops, restaurant, wineries and lodgings of Bodega Bay,...
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November 22, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving!
I’m Mike Cleary with a postcard from Sonoma Country. Listen to this Postcard! Happy Thanksgiving! Perhaps, by now, you’ve dined, reflected on all you have to be grateful for and you are now wondering what to do with the rest...
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November 26, 2007
What's in The Envelope?
I’m Mike Cleary with a Postcard from Sonoma Country. Listen to this Postcard. Just off the River Road in Santa Rosa is the Vintner’s Inn and the award-winning restaurant, John Ash & Company. It’s one of our favorite romantic getaway...
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December 3, 2007
Holiday Season in Sonoma Country
I’m Mike Cleary with a postcard from Sonoma Country. Listen to this Postcard. What makes a visit to Sonoma Country so special this time of year? For one, all the Holiday Events. This Thursday from five to eight, Windsor’s utterly...
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December 1, 2007
Christmas in Sonoma Country
I’m Mike Cleary with a postcard from Sonoma Country. Listen to this Postcard. Christmas is fast approaching and it’s time for Mary Ann and me to do what I’ve been talking about these last few weeks. We’re headed to Sonoma...
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