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This Package Includes the Following:
A Gardener's Dream Getaway! Mendocino Botanical Gardens, Wildwood Nursery & Sculpture Gardens Tour, Sebastiani Vineyards Tour and Tasting, Picnic beneath the trees at Grace Hudson Museum and Sun House and a VIP Shopping Spree at Petaluma Village Premium Outlets. Tucked in between the lush redwood forests that populate California's North Coast, discover sweet coastal villages. The dramatic Pacific Ocean coastline frames your leisurely drive.
Mendocino Botanical Gardens-Admission - Explore the only public garden in the continental United States fronting directly on the ocean. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens offers everything from colorful displays to thunderous waves. The mild maritime climate makes it a garden for all seasons, attracting gardeners and nature lovers alike. Manicured formal gardens, a dense coastal pine forest, fern-covered canyons, diverse plant collections, and flower-filled coastal bluffs overlooking the blue Pacific Ocean are among the many attractions. Whale watchers can take shelter in the Cliff House to view winter and spring migrations, bird lovers will delight in the over 100 species of birds that live in or visit the Gardens each year. Open Daily. March - October: 9AM - 5PM. November - February: 9AM - 4PM. Closed some major holidays. 18220 North Highway One - Fort Bragg.
Wildwood Farm Nursery & Sculpture Garden-Guided Tour - Wildwood Farm.... where art and nature meet! A favorite stop for gardeners and Japanese maple aficionados, the nursery boasts three hundred different varieties of Japanese maples and dogwoods plus display gardens with original works of art. Discover both figurative and abstract sculptures & wall hangings by California's finest artists. The artwork, available for sale, makes a great addition to your courtyard, office or home. Receive a 10% discount on any purchase, along with the 60-minute guided tour. Winter Hours: November - April, Tuesday 10 AM to 2 PM Wednesday - Sunday 9:30 AM to 3: 30 PM. All other months: Tuesday 9 AM to 3 PM. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday 9 AM to 4 PM. Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM. Closed on Mondays. 10300 Highway 12 or Sonoma Highway, Kenwood, CA, next to the Kenwood Inn and Spa. Please call and confirm your weekday tour at least one business day in advance; weekend tours require 7-day advance notice. 707-833-1161.
Sebastiani Vineyards and Winery-Tour & Tasting In the heart of the charming village of Sonoma, Sebastiani Vineyards' rich history dates back to 1825. Franciscan fathers from a nearby mission, assisted by local Native Americans, first cleared and planted land for these vineyards making them one of the oldest vineyard sites in northern California. Emigrating from Tuscany, Italy, Samuele Sebastiani, acquired the land in 1904. Come in and enjoy one of Sonoma's most complete 'Wine sensory experiences'. Take a tour, ride the trolley and take in the art gallery on property with a rotating exhibit from talented local artists. Tour and tasting included with this package, a $30 value! (Must be 21 or older.) Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Visitor's Center, Wine tasting and marketplace open daily, 10AM to 5PM. 389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma, CA.
Petaluma Village Premium Outlets-Shopping Spree - Located just off Hwy. 101, Petaluma Village Premium Outlets features savings of 25% to 65% every day at 60 designer and brand name outlet stores including Banana Republic Factory Store, BCBG Max Azria, Bose, Brooks Brothers, Carter's, Coach, Gap Outlet, Jones New York, Off Fifth Saks Fifth Avenue, Puma, Vans and more! Enjoy an exclusive $25 Shopping Spree valid at all Petaluma Village Premium Outlets stores, plus a complimentary VIP Coupon Book featuring additional discounts. Open daily: Mon-Thu 10 AM-8 PM, Fri-Sat 10 AM-9 PM, Sun 10 AM-6 PM. Holiday hours may vary. 2200 Petaluma Boulevard North (off Highway 101) Petaluma, CA, 707-778-9300
BONUS: Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House - This lovely museum houses the artifacts of the Pomo Indian of California's North Coast, showcasing the tribe's artistry in basketry. See these wonderful crafts, view historic photographs and the world's largest collection of Grace Hudson paintings. Changing exhibitions in the Museum's front gallery focus on regional art, history and anthropology. Tour the Hudson's charming 1911 redwood Craftsman bungalow. The Museum gift shop offers high quality books, children's items, local crafts and t-shirts. Admission is free, or make a donation and enjoy a 10% discount in the gift shop! The Museum is located at Hudson-Carpenter Park. Visit the local market beforehand and after your visit enjoy a leisurely lunch on picnic tables shaded by ancient oaks and a basketry garden featuring the plants used by Pomo Indian weavers to create their baskets. Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 10AM to 4:30PM, Sunday Noon to 4:30PM. Closed Holidays. 431 S. Main, Ukiah.
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