Panoramic view of Lake Sonoma in Northern California.
Find Your Perfect Day Perfect Day – Josie Gay

Healdsburg local Joise Gay knows where to go and what to do in Sonoma County and we are lucky to have her share her top selections for a Perfect Day in Wine Country. One of my favourite weekend brunch spots is Healdsburg Bar & Grill. I love their fried chicken and waffles! It’s so nice […]

Marcy Gordon / Mar 21, 2020
a panoramic view of the Links at Bodega Harbour
Find Your Perfect Day Perfect Day – Demian Reddy

Demian Reddy, PGA of Wine Country Golf Group, gives us his Perfect Day along the Wine Road. First up – Breakfast. Willow Wood Market Café in Graton is a favourite, Demian loves taking an early morning drive out to West County. Runner up is Costeaux’s, it’s within walking distance from Demian’s house. His favourite place […]

Marcy Gordon / Mar 21, 2020
Find Your Perfect Day Perfect Day – Harry H Wetzel, IV

Harry Wetzel, IV is Head of Operations and Family Partner with Alexander Valley Vineyards. These are his favourite spots for A Perfect Day Out with the Family. First thing, we go to Parish Café in Healdsburg for breakfast and get the Houma Hash (the kids will inevitably get the Pan Perdue and Beignets).  After breakfast, […]

Marcy Gordon / Mar 21, 2020
Russian River Valley fall vineyard photo, Sonoma County, CA
Find Your Perfect Day Perfect Day — Marta Hayden

Local Santa Rosa resident Marta Hayden shares her Perfect Day with Wine Road. Read all about her favorite spots along with some excellent insider tips to make the most of your day. A perfect day in Sebastopol would be going to Bohemian Creamery Open Friday through Monday, check website for hours.  Tours on Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 […]

Marcy Gordon / Dec 4, 2019
The lake at Spring Lake Park from a distance.
Find Your Perfect Day Perfect Day — Nathan Germolus

A visit to Sonoma County means I’m well on my way to having a perfect day, for I have a few days off, can relax and do the things I enjoy. I live in northwestern Minnesota, and travel much of the workweek for my job. I’m fortunate to have a family member in Santa Rosa, and […]

Marcy Gordon / Nov 21, 2019
The downtown Healdsburg, California park-like plaza
Find Your Perfect Day Perfect Day — Sean McMahan

Sean McMahan of Roadhouse Winery begins his “perfect day,” along the Wine Road, at Parish Café in Downtown Healdsburg. “One of my favorite things on their breakfast menu is the Eggs Sardou which is a Louisiana Creole cuisine dish made with poached eggs, artichoke bottoms, creamed spinach, and Hollandaise sauce.  If I have room, I enjoy […]

Marcy Gordon / Nov 2, 2019
Panoramic image of Bodega Head, CA shoreline.
Find Your Perfect Day Perfect Day – Beth Costa

Beth Costa, Executive Director of the Wine Road knows how to make the most of her free time. Her idea of a Perfect Day is filled with the best of Northern Sonoma County, both indoors and out. I live in Cloverdale, and my first stop to start any Perfect Day is Plank Coffee. I love the […]

Marcy Gordon / Aug 14, 2019
Armstrong Woods
Find Your Perfect Day Perfect Day – Oscar Barron

Oscar Barron is a frequent visitor to Wine Country and a big fan of the Wine Road Podcast. He finds ideas of what to do from the podcast. “Every time I listen to the show I find myself reminiscing about my previous visits,” says Oscar. When we asked podcast listeners to tell us about their […]

Marcy Gordon / Aug 8, 2019
Panoramic view of Lake Ralphine in Howarth Park, Santa Rosa, CA
Find Your Perfect Day Perfect Day – Brad Calkins

Brad Calkins, the Executive Director of Visit Santa Rosa, is in-the-know when it comes to where to go and what to do in Santa Rosa and Northern Sonoma County. Here are his suggestions for the Perfect Day. My wife and I love Dierks’s Parkside Café.  It’s only open for breakfast and lunch and our friends […]

Marcy Gordon / Aug 1, 2019
A tree-lined path in Sebastopol's Ragle Ranch Park
Find Your Perfect Day Perfect Winter Day – Marcy Gordon

Editor’s Note: Marcy Gordon is co-host of the Wine Road Podcast: The Wine When & Where of Sonoma County. When I’m not reading, researching, or recording for the podcast, I like to seek out quiet places along the Wine Road. Winter in Northern Sonoma is ideal for those looking to hang out in a cozy […]

Marcy Gordon / Jul 10, 2019