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Cloverdale Fixer at 315 N Cloverdale Blvd

Cloverdale Fixer

Cloverdale is suffering from the housing bubble collapse, but that doesn’t mean the town is dead. It just means that bargains are available for buyers who would like to be in Healdsburg, but have been priced out of the market. There’s plenty of charm in Cloverdale, the wine tastes just as great, and the money [...]

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Two Rock

The Two Rocks of Two Rock

We often speak place names without thinking about what they mean. For instance, there are four Grand Views in Sonoma County, one each in Sebastopol, Healdsburg, Petaluma, and Camp Meeker. Some of these live up to their name with truly grand views. Others, not so much.  There are oak place names all over  Sonoma County. [...]

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Mill Creek at Millstone Valley Ranch

Felta and Felta Ridge Rd.

The next time you are taking a drive along the winery filled Westside Rd in the Russian River valley, keep your eye out for Felta Road. The turn into this small side street will take you into what is one of the most quietly beautiful neighborhoods in Healdsburg. Felta Road heads west from Westside Road [...]

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Healdsburg Machine Shop

Healdsburg Machine Shop

It’s not typical to get wine industry history, real estate, and fascinating collectibles in one post. The listing of 452 Healdsburg Avenue in Healdsburg as a commercial real estate investment precedes a mid March auction of the contents of the building, a hub of inventiveness in the wine industry after prohibition ended. Healdsburg Machine Shop [...]

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Snowy sonoma

Sonoma County Weather

I suppose if we weren’t talking about snow while the cherry trees are in bloom it would be some other weather related topic. Whether the discussion is about rain or snow, sun or fog, or if we’re going to freeze if we go out in shorts (I’m talking about you, Jim Brush), it’s hard to [...]

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Whole Foods Santa Rosa

Whole Foods Adventure

It probably wasn’t the best timing on our part to visit the new Santa Rosa Whole Foods Market in Coddingtown…  It was late afternoon and we hadn’t eaten lunch yet, so that made everything in the store look twice as delicious. You’ll see by our shopping list that we ended up buying way too many [...]

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Dr. Jennifer Williams

Dr. Jennifer Williams

The first thing you notice about Dr. Williams is how genuinely pleasant she is.  She greets her patients with a smile and a warm phrase like, “Well, how are we doing today, my dear?”  She has great bedside manner!  She is kind, but honest while explaining anything you might not understand.  She looks into your [...]

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students observe coho salmon stocking in Sonoma County

6,000 Coho Salmon Find New Home

It was a magical day for me, a dozen high school students, assorted conservation folks and two generous and wise land owners who offered their property as a new aquatic home for 6,000 coho salmon.  I was impressed with the organization of the team from the Coho Salmon recovery program for the Russian River. I’ve tried [...]

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Main St Station Logo

Main Street Station

Main Street Station This is the great place to look for live entertainment any night of the week. The owner, Suzi Feehery, has an ear for jazz and singers and books the best talent in and out of the area. For a small cover fee (usually $3-5) you can spend the evening with the likes [...]

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Sonoma Coast Beach

A Tour of the “Island of Sonoma”… West County Day Trip

April is usually the time I like to go to Hawaii, but why bother when we live on the beautiful island of Sonoma County? Any time is a good time for a “Circle the Island” trip! Beginning in Guerneville, we head out to the coast, past cows and sheep, redwood trees, and views of the [...]

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