I think everyone on the west coast will agree that April is indeed spring time. What that means in West Sonoma county is that the apple blossoms will be in full bloom toward the middle of April, the vineyards will begin to leaf out, wildflowers will begin to bloom in earnest, and of course the wild grasses and plants collectively known as weeds will be begging for attention. It's a great time of year to hike and bike and explore and maybe even log a little hammock time although that for sure begins in May. Let's see what's going on:
Update 3/5/2014: Remember folks, it's Sebastopol California Redwood House not to be confused with the sea port in the Crimean Penninsula from which the town of Sebastopol was named. So fear not, we are not under siege by Russians in spite of our proximity to the Russian River.
Update: 3/22/2014: Just got back from a few days at the house. My wife and I went to Lynmar Estates just outside of Graton. This is a very aesthetic venue for tasting a few wines and walking around their beautiful gardens so I highly recommend it. Check out my local attractions page. Also, the Laguna de Santa Rosa is full of water now and quite beautiful. With more rain coming it should stay full for a while. Consider the Laguna Trail hike. Biked out Willow creek a few times. The Creek is full of water now. Consider a hike or bike out Willow Creek Road. Also added an 8 inch diameter shower head.
Update 4/4/2014: The house saw a lot of rain in March. The creek is full, the forget-me-nots are up, the hills are green and we are looking good for a very pretty spring. That translates to excellent walks on the Joe Redota Trail and stellar hikes listed on my things to do page.
Update 4/17: Super pretty right now. The new sofa bed pic is here. This pic was taken four weeks ago but looks about the same today.
Occidental Video Rental: Added a DVD player last month.
Movies in Sebastopol:
Hopmonk Tavern in Sebastopol: Here is the April line up.
Dutton Winery: Here is there line up of events.
Bodega Bay Fishermans Festival: April 26-27; This is a great event. If you are in the area on these dates consider incorporating this into the loop drive discussed on my "things to do" page.
Freestone: April 13th wine and cheese pairing at Joseph Phelps winery. Hey, any excuse to drive over to Freestone is a good one.
April 5th in Occidental: April fools day parade. Feeling foolish? Want to commune with other foolish people? Here's your chance!
April 11th: Sebastopol Community Center: Celtic Fiddle Festival. This group sounds really good.
April 26th: Greg Brown: Sebastopol Community Center: This performer has quite this list of big name performers who have embraced his songs.
April 26th: Occidental Center for the Arts: Click on this link...this group looks like a total winner!!
April 12th: Occidental Center for the Arts: The real vocal string quartet. These ladies have broken free from their classical training for what sounds like a very entertaining performance.
Will continue to scout it out!
Update 3/5/2014: Remember folks, it's Sebastopol California Redwood House not to be confused with the sea port in the Crimean Penninsula from which the town of Sebastopol was named. So fear not, we are not under siege by Russians in spite of our proximity to the Russian River.
Update: 3/22/2014: Just got back from a few days at the house. My wife and I went to Lynmar Estates just outside of Graton. This is a very aesthetic venue for tasting a few wines and walking around their beautiful gardens so I highly recommend it. Check out my local attractions page. Also, the Laguna de Santa Rosa is full of water now and quite beautiful. With more rain coming it should stay full for a while. Consider the Laguna Trail hike. Biked out Willow creek a few times. The Creek is full of water now. Consider a hike or bike out Willow Creek Road. Also added an 8 inch diameter shower head.
Update 4/4/2014: The house saw a lot of rain in March. The creek is full, the forget-me-nots are up, the hills are green and we are looking good for a very pretty spring. That translates to excellent walks on the Joe Redota Trail and stellar hikes listed on my things to do page.
Update 4/17: Super pretty right now. The new sofa bed pic is here. This pic was taken four weeks ago but looks about the same today.
Occidental Video Rental: Added a DVD player last month.
Movies in Sebastopol:
Hopmonk Tavern in Sebastopol: Here is the April line up.
Dutton Winery: Here is there line up of events.
Bodega Bay Fishermans Festival: April 26-27; This is a great event. If you are in the area on these dates consider incorporating this into the loop drive discussed on my "things to do" page.
Freestone: April 13th wine and cheese pairing at Joseph Phelps winery. Hey, any excuse to drive over to Freestone is a good one.
April 5th in Occidental: April fools day parade. Feeling foolish? Want to commune with other foolish people? Here's your chance!
April 11th: Sebastopol Community Center: Celtic Fiddle Festival. This group sounds really good.
April 26th: Greg Brown: Sebastopol Community Center: This performer has quite this list of big name performers who have embraced his songs.
April 26th: Occidental Center for the Arts: Click on this link...this group looks like a total winner!!
April 12th: Occidental Center for the Arts: The real vocal string quartet. These ladies have broken free from their classical training for what sounds like a very entertaining performance.
Will continue to scout it out!
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