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SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY JUST 3 DAYS TO PASSPORT TO DRY CREEK VALLEY AND THE SEBASTOPOL APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

The 64th annual Sebastopol Apple Blossom Festival is this Saturday and Sunday the 24th and 25th.  There’s a lot to see and do and it is family friendly.    We still have rooms and are offering the third night free.  Check our Creekside Inn website to reserve.

If you would prefer to experience some fabulous food and wine pairing, this weekend is the 2010 Passport to Dry Creek Valley wine growers  event, and there are still tickets available.  Also, don’t forget our 3rd night is free and we still have rooms.

If booking online is not your preference feel free to call us at 1-800-776-6586.

April 21, 2010   No Comments

It’s not Spring, but we can see it from here!

rainbow

February can be beautiful month in Sonoma County.  The days are getting longer and the wild iris and daffodils are starting to bloom on the coast.  One of the best ways to enjoy these subtle and not so subtle changes is from a bicycle.  A couple of days ago I took a great bike ride along the coast and thought I would share it with you.  It’s not a hard route but it’s not something you should try without training first.  There are, however, ways to vary the route that will make it a very easy ride that almost anyone could enjoy.  And there are ways to tweak the route that will satisfy even the most hardcore cyclists.  The following link takes you to the intermediate route.

wildiris

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/30341

This route follows the river out to the coast and takes you down the coast to Bodega Bay.  There are sections of this route that have little if any shoulder (both hwy 116 & hwy 1).  While they lack a good shoulder, they do have pretty good visibility so it does help make it easier for traffic to pass you.  I prefer to do this route in the morning on weekdays.  In the morning you are less likely to encounter wind, and the traffic is lighter during the week.  This route also contains a short out-and-back along Bodega Bay.  This part of the route takes you out to Spud Point Crab Company to get some lunch. I’ve had  the clam chowder and the crab roll and I like them both.  The chowder is creamy and very peppery.  The crab roll is a very simple sandwich on a soft roll with a quarter pound of crab and a mild sauce that lets you taste the crab.  Now, that’s my kind of quarter pounder!


If you want a very easy place to ride at the coast I would recommend driving out to Bodega Bay and riding along the harbor.  This is a place that’s good for younger riders and novices.  The traffic is mellow and the shoulders are better than Hwy 1.  There are also a lot of places to park.  The following route starts near a spot that many use to park their trucks with horse trailer.

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/30295


And if you don’t want to bring your bikes with you, you can rent them at the local bike shop.


There are several ways to make this ride more challenging.  The following route gives you a few more miles near Bodega Bay and a couple of more challenging climbs.

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/30331

And if you are a real glutton for punishment and that route isn’t hard enough, shoot me an email to stay@creeksideinn.com and I would be happy to make some additions.

All these rides are self serve.  If you would rather ride with well stocked rest stops, route markings and SAG vehicle support, you should checkout The Wine Country Century (WCC).  Don’t let the century scare you; they do have a short option.  This is a very popular event and will sell out fast.

http://srcc.memberlodge.com/WCC

This is a great event!  If you would like to participate, we would like to help!

We are offering a 25% discount for our guests who participate.  The discount is for the weekend of May 1.

http://www.creeksideinn.com/reserve.html

Mention this post when you make your reservation

February 3, 2010   No Comments

It’s Soup Weather

When the weather outside is cold and wet, a hot bowl of soup hits the spot.  We have been on a search for the best clam chowder nearby.   It all started because of a local food blog in the Press Democrat’s Bite Club.  We tried Henweigh Cafe first and found it to be very authentic, good and satisfying.  We also tried the corn chowder which we thought was super.    Later in the week we tried the chowder at Spud Point Crab Company.  This chowder has been voted best in Bodega Bay and did not disappoint.  We believe that it is less traditional, creamier and more highly seasoned than Henweigh’s.   Since it is crab season, we tried the crab sandwich too. Wow, very simple, lots of crab, a soft roll and super tasty.

Nearer to Creekside is the ever popular Garden Grill. We had a very good bowl of chowder there too.

December 30, 2009   No Comments

CYCLING IN DECEMBER?

Sonoma County is a great place for cycling and there are many people who ride here year round.  You may not think of a Sonoma County cycling adventure in December but if you want to participate in one of the best cycling events in the county, you will need to act soon.  Last October Sonoma county had its first Gran Fondo and it was a great success. Levis Gran Fondo sold out rapidly last year and it is likely to do the same this year. Registration for the event is open now and will be very likely to fill up shortly.  To learn more about the event and register for it go to the Gran Fondo Website.

And if you do want to visit Sonoma County for a cycling adventure Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall, our resident bike geek (Mark) would be happy to help you plan rides from Creekside Inn & Resort.

Want to book an accommodation at Creekside Inn?

Watch for information on Winter Wineland and great clam chowder coming soon.

December 19, 2009   No Comments

Russian River Jazz and Blues Festival

September 12th and 13th are this years dates for the always wonderful Blues and Jazz Festival

We don’t have any vacancies but the Highlands Resort does as of this time. They are close to the festival and really charming.

On the following weekend we currently have no rooms but it is the Russian River Sisters Detention Hall Bingo

Check our Montfort Music Special for the weekend of September 25th and 26th. We are offering a 25% discount and music.

September 3, 2009   No Comments

2 NIGHTS FREE WITH A 5 NIGHT STAY FOR LABOR DAY

Creekside is offering an extended stay at our expense.  Come in on Thursday the 3rd of September and stay until Tuesday the 8th.  Avoid the traffic and enjoy an evening at the Occidental Farmers Market. Book your stay on the Creekside website.

The pool is open the river beaches are hopping and our new hot tub is up and running.

September 1, 2009   No Comments

A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

our-new-cottages

Spring is here and the flowers are in bloom.   The rain should  stop tomorrow, the sun will come out  and we have availability this weekend.  http://www.creeksideinn.com

Farmers’ Markets are opening.  Give special attention to “Eating our way through farmers’ market bounty” which was a recent  article in the local Santa Rosa Press Democrat .

Give us a call or an email and ask for Lynn  and I will make you a deal for the weekend of the 8th and 9th of May in one of our new Nature’s Suites.

May 4, 2009   No Comments

Spring Hikes in Sonoma County

 

Here on the Wildside of the Wine Country on the Russian River, we’ve had some rain and everything is in bloom.   The Press Democrat just ran a story called   “Five Undiscovered Spring Hikes” .  Some of the wild Iris at the coast have begun to bloom.  In April the drive out Coleman Valley Road from Occidental to the Coast should be through beautiful hills enhanced with the blue of the blooming wild iris.  If you have never seen it before then try to get here for it this year. 

Let us know you saw this here and stay any 2 nights through this April 18th for the price of  just 1 night. 

March 21, 2009   No Comments

FAMILY AND FRIENDS - INVESTMENTS YOU CAN COUNT ON

 Wedding reunion

It’s important to keep up with family and friends! Who knows when you might need a spare room for you, your spouse and the seven critters (kids, ferrets or alligators) to crash in for the next six months, a perfect kidney match or someone to borrow money from?  If you are thinking of getting a close or extended group together, Creekside Inn & Resort is becoming Reunion Central. We think it’s the combination of great location in the Redwoods and on the river, great prices and great reunion planning services through our concierge.  We have had reunion weddings, family reunions, class reunions, military reunions, girl friend reunions, guy reunions – and we are open to more. If you have people you would like to reconnect with for fun or possible ulterior motives here’s what we offer: 

  •     Accommodations for up to 90 people (okay, this is using every available bed and futon and there will be some close togetherness but a good chance to get that hair strand for DNA testing

  •        Great prices. For example: 
    •     Book 7 nights - the two-day weekend is free (No limitations!)
    •        Book the whole inn and depending on the time of year, we can work with you on rates (But, not June through mid-Oct.)
  •     All but our inn rooms come with fully-equipped kitchens so it is easy to share expenses by cooking memorable favorites and eat communally potluck style or the famous taco truck featured in Gourmet magazine will come by and groups can order separately or all on one bill.
  •     Concierge to help plan and book recreation in the area including kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding, fishing, hiking, picnicking, wine tasting, tours, caterers (licensed and Lynn approved can use our large commercial kitchen) Pee Wee golf, etc. Recreation for all ages, activity levels and interests are nearby. 
  •     Inn amenities include: Swimming pool, WiFi, close to the river beach, family games, use of common area, picnic tables, BBQ grills

March 14, 2009   No Comments

Wonderful Winter Wineland and the Locavore Movement Flourishes

Tickets are on sale ONLY until the coming Friday for the Russian River Wine Road’s 17th Annual Winter Wineland event on January 17 & 18. At Creekside Inn & Resort, in honor of this great wine celebration we are offering the third night, of a stay of two nights are longer, absolutely free. Stay with us two night and receive your third night at no charge! Approximately 100 wineries are participating this year in the two days of wine tasting throughout the Russian River Valley. Each day from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. participants get a chance to meet winemakers, taste limited production wines and sample new releases and library wines. Some of the wineries will offer food pairings and others will have tours. The ticket price includes wine tasting at all of the participating wineries for the weekend: $40 for the whole weekend,  $30 for Sunday Only and $10 for designated drivers. Tickets are available at www.wineroad.com.  Some of the interesting offerings at the wineries are: Armida Winery on Westside Road is having their annual Tailgate Party. They will be tossing the pigskin around while firing up the grills and deep frying Willie Bird turkeys and  watching the play-off games in the tasting room. At Carol Shelton Wines in Santa Rosa they are doing a food and wine paring of smoked hangar steak from Elmo’s Steakhouse in addition to the eclectic music of Ray Garcia on acoustic guitar. DeLoach Vineyards in Santa Rosa is celebrating Russian heritage with wines paired with Chef Cyndicy Coudray’s hearty winter soup (made using ingredients from their organic garden) and Russian music. Foppiano Vineyards there will be music and “Italian soul food” prepared with their Petite Sirah. At the Graton Ridge Cellars they are having a “Wild West Saloon Days” theme including Russian River Roulette. At Korbel Champagne Cellars the chef is preparing a special champagne and food pairings for the event. Saturday visitors can enjoy a mimosa from 10:30 to 11 a.m. They are offering tours through their historic Champagne Cellars and History Museum and special discounts are available through Monday. At  Peterson Winery in Healdsburg, they are doing a live barrel making demonstration with Yann Guigan, lead cooper at Barrel Builders of St. Helena. At Suncé Winery in Santa Rosa they will be serving fresh salmon cakes atop arugula drizzled with Louie tapenade paired with their wines. There will be homemade brownies and a chance to play the Mystery Wines Contest and win prizes. This is just a few of the interesting events happening that weekend.  At Creekside, we are very much believers in the “locavore” movement:  eating a diet consisting of food harvested within a 100-mile radius. We are fortunate to have so many great food producers and restaurants that embrace using organic locally produced foods. When you come to visit, ask us for a Farm Trails map so you can explore some of these wonderful farms and restaurants. Wonderful Winter Wineland and the Locavore Movement Flourishes Tickets are on sale ONLY until the coming Friday for the Russian River Wine Road’s 17th Annual Winter Wineland event on January 17 & 18. At Creekside Inn & Resort, in honor of this great wine celebration we are offering the third night, of a stay of two nights are longer, absolutely free. Stay with us two night and receive your third night at no charge! Approximately 100 wineries are participating this year in the two days of wine tasting throughout the Russian River Valley. Each day from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. participants get a chance to meet winemakers, taste limited production wines and sample new releases and library wines. Some of the wineries will offer food pairings and others will have tours. The ticket price includes wine tasting at all of the participating wineries for the weekend: $40 for the whole weekend, $30 for Sunday Only and $10 for designated drivers. Tickets are available at www.wineroad.com. Some of the interesting offerings at the wineries are: Armida Winery on Westside Road is having their annual Tailgate Party. They will be tossing the pigskin around while firing up the grills and deep frying Willie Bird turkeys and watching the play-off games in the tasting room. At Carol Shelton Wines in Santa Rosa they are doing a food and wine paring of smoked hangar steak from Elmo’s Steakhouse in addition to the eclectic music of Ray Garcia on acoustic guitar. DeLoach Vineyards in Santa Rosa is celebrating Russian heritage with wines paired with Chef Cyndicy Coudray’s hearty winter soup (made using ingredients from their organic garden) and Russian music. Foppiano Vineyards there will be music and “Italian soul food” prepared with their Petite Sirah. At the Graton Ridge Cellars they are having a “Wild West Saloon Days” theme including Russian River Roulette. At Korbel Champagne Cellars the chef is preparing a special champagne and food pairings for the event. Saturday visitors can enjoy a mimosa from 10:30 to 11 a.m. They are offering tours through their historic Champagne Cellars and History Museum and special discounts are available through Monday. At Peterson Winery in Healdsburg, they are doing a live barrel making demonstration with Yann Guigan, lead cooper at Barrel Builders of St. Helena. At Suncé Winery in Santa Rosa they will be serving fresh salmon cakes atop arugula drizzled with Louie tapenade paired with their wines. There will be homemade brownies and a chance to play the Mystery Wines Contest and win prizes. This is just a few of the interesting events happening that weekend. At Creekside, we are very much believers in the “locavore” movement: eating a diet consisting of food harvested within a 100-mile radius. We are fortunate to have so many great food producers and restaurants that embrace using organic locally produced foods. When you come to visit, ask us for a Farm Trails map so you can explore some of these wonderful farms and restaurants.

January 8, 2009   No Comments