OCTOBER 2017

October begins like summer and typically ends looking a lot like winter. One day the forests are ablaze with fall color and the next day the winds and rain transform the scene to that of early winter. Time to get out those fall clothes you have been waiting for! The smell of newly wet bay leaves makes an after rain hike all the more special. If you read my archived blog posts you will see that there really isn't a month that doesn't have some merit. The spring and fall and summer months are chip shots, but the fall has that slower vibe that contrasts with the faster paced summer months. The rainy months can be a great time to go hiking as you will likely not see a soul and there is something about a redwood forest in the rain....primeval!  I do have a bias toward outdoor activities so if you don't like to get dirty...my apologies. There are plenty of wineries to visit and cool towns and restaurants to visit to keep anyone happy. Lets take a look!
10/23 update: The fires affecting Santa Rosa did not involve western Sonoma County. So it's business as usual here while unfortunately Santa Rosa was heavily impacted and many people lost their homes. We have seen one heavy rain here and there will be more to come as November approaches so the fire season is pretty much over.

Occidental Weather:        

Occidental Center for the Arts: Celtic harps! Oct 14, 8-10 pm. Five minutes from the house!
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Occidental Center for the Arts: October 21st Brazilian  Jazz!

​Hopmonk Tavern Sebastopol: Here is the live music line up. Have a brew, chill.

​Bodega Bay Calendar: That's right. It's empty! Good reason to visit Bodega Bay!!

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That should get you started!
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