Perfect for Every Occasion

by Sue Straight, The Wine Wench
The Vintner’s Inn should be listed in the dictionary under serenity.
Understated elegance, comfort and delightful amenities abound at this 92-acre European-style estate in the heart of Sonoma County’s Wine Country.
This oasis of relaxation is conveniently located just of Highway 101. The hotel, restaurant and Event Center sit in a small dell, surrounded by trees and an earthen wall to the north and east, and acres of vineyards and gardens to the south and west.
Let’s take a tour.
You cruise up the winding, tree-lined driveway into what looks like a small European village and start to leave the outside world behind. You enter the beautiful, earth-toned lobby, where you are greeted by a smiling concierge, who escorts you up to your second floor room. Your room, and all of the other second floor rooms, have open beam ceilings, fireplaces and wrought-iron balconies that overlook the beautiful grounds. There is a basket of snacks and a bottle of wine waiting on a table next to the big, cushy, comfortable looking bed, which is afloat with down pillows and a fluffy down comforter.

If you choose a downstairs room, all the cushy comfort is still offered, plus your own private patio. All of the inn’s 44 elegantly appointed guest rooms offer big soaking tubs, super comfortable overstuffed furniture and beds, big fluffy towels and bathrobes, fully stocked mini bars, in-room safes and room service from the inn’s fabulous restaurant, John Ash & Co.
Heading over to John Ash & Co. for dinner, you are again struck by the beauty of this place. The gently winding walkway is flanked by gorgeous, well-tended gardens and tasteful tile-roofed stucco buildings. Olive trees and vineyards stretch as far as you can see.
The restaurant lobby has a distinctly Mediterranean feel, complete with mosaic-tiled floors. You glance into the bar, which has a cozy, English gentlemen’s club appeal.
The patio tables beckon, so you decide to sit outside, where you are surrounded by vineyards, twinkling lights and the happy background noise of low conversation and laughter from neighboring tables. John Ash & Co. is a wonderful restaurant, and it is a local favorite. The food is always delicious and the service top-rate.
After a delicious dinner, you decide to walk over and investigate the newly minted Event Center, which opened in June of this year. It is truly magnificent. From the outside, it looks like a European town hall or village center, complete with clock tower, working bell and a gurgling hand-carved marble fountain.
You stroll through the doors and are taken by the sheer size of the event center, where 13,000 square feet were artfully designed to accommodate any type of event. There is a grand ballroom that opens up to a huge a private patio with a large barbeque and rotisserie. Off to the side is a private boardroom with a long gleaming table and 18 chairs, complete with wireless internet access.
Even though it is brand new, the Event Center is already booked through October.
With your curiosity about the Event Center now sated and your stomach full, you head back to your room to settle in for a peaceful evening. Good night!
Vintner’s Inn is the perfect place to stay for everything – including a romantic getaway for two, events for large groups and corporate events.
Vintner’s Inn is located at 4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403 Visit on-line at www.vintnersinn.com or call 1-800-421-2584 for more information.

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