Our wedding and reception will be held at the St. Francis Winery in Kenwood, California. Kenwood is in the Sonoma Valley, just north of the town of Sonoma. There are two Bay Area airports which are equally close to Kenwood, San Francisco International airport and Oakland airport. The Sonoma Valley is approximately one to two hours from either airport (depending on traffic) and the best way to both get to the Sonoma Valley and to explore is by car.

We have many activities planned throughout the weekend and recommend that you plan to arrive on Thursday. In addition, please be aware that traffic is heaviest in the Sonoma Valley direction from either airport from 3pm-7pm on weekdays so do your best to plan accordingly.

We have selected the Flamingo Resort Hotel in Santa Rosa as the primary hotel for the wedding party, as well as for our guests. It is a newly redone, 50’s retro style hotel seven miles north of the wedding reception location. The Flamingo has nice spacious rooms rooms, a huge outdoor pool and spa, fitness facility, restaurant, bar and nightclub. We have rooms blocked at a rate of $129/night. Please call as soon as possible to ensure a room, as this hotel will sell out at this time of year (though they are supposed to guarantee a room for our group if you call before May 19, 2004). While there is a two night minimum at the Flamingo, if you require only a one night stay, please give us a call and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Flamingo Resort Hotel
2777 4th Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(800) 848-8300
(707) 545-8530
Fax (707) 528-1404

We know that some guests may prefer other accommodations. Please note that hotels in the Sonoma Valley can be very expensive. Here are a few suggestions for other types of accommodations.

Sonoma Mission Inn
The Sonoma Mission Inn is a gorgeous luxury resort complete with a huge outdoor pool, full spa, fitness center and restaurant. It is located near the center of downtown Sonoma and is approximately a 25 minute drive to the St. Francis Winery. For our group, the rooms are $309/night. If you would like to stay here, please reserve as soon as possible as the resort will sell out quickly. Note: the Sonoma Mission Inn will release any rooms not booked by May 1.

18140 Sonoma Highway (Highway 12)
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 938-9000
Fax (707) 938-4250

Kenwood Inn and Spa
10400 Sonoma Highway
Kenwood, California 95452
(707) 833-1293
The Kenwood Inn and Spa has recently expanded and is a gorgeous Tuscan villa 5 minutes north of Allison’s parent’s house in Glen Ellen and 5 minutes south of the St. Francis Winery. Prices begin at $375/night.

Gaige House
13540 Arnold Drive
Glen Ellen, California 95442
(707) 935-0237
Fax (707) 935-6411
gaige@sprynet.com
The Gaige House is a beautiful, small, luxurious bed and breakfast in the town of Glen Ellen just down the road from Allison’s parent’s house. Each room is distinct, so please check their website for photos and descriptions. Prices begin at $295/night and will sell out quickly.

Wherever you stay, we know that you will have a good time and would like to ask you one small favor - please let us know where you are staying so that we can easily communicate with you if we need to.

Directions

From the Flamingo Resort:

Sonoma Mission Inn
18140 Sonoma Highway (Highway 12), Sonoma (707) 938-9000
Turn left on 4th Street which becomes Highway 12 East
Continue on Highway 12 for 17 miles
Take a Right on Boyes Blvd.
The Sonoma Mission Inn is a pink building on your left

Sonoma Golf Club
17700 Arnold Drive, Sonoma (707) 996-0300
Turn left on 4th Street which becomes Highway 12 East
Continue 12.8 miles on Highway 12
Sharp right turn on Arnold Drive – follow sign to Glen Ellen and Jack London State Park
Follow Arnold Drive for 4.9 miles
Sonoma Golf Club will be on your right

David & Vicki Stollmeyer’s home
1455 Hill Road, Glen Ellen (707) 939-9229
Turn left on 4th Street which becomes Highway 12 East
Continue 12.8 miles on Highway 12
Sharp right turn on Arnold Drive – follow sign to Glen Ellen and Jack London State Park
Follow Arnold Drive for 1.3 miles
Turn Right on Hill Road (very small sign, first right after you pass the stop sign once you’ve gone through the town of Glen Ellen)
Follow Hill Road all the way up, through green gate and take a right at the fork

St. Francis Winery
100 Pythian Road, Santa Rosa (707) 833-0255
Turn left on 4th Street which becomes Highway 12 East
Continue 6.8 miles on Highway 12
Left turn on Pythian Road – St. Francis Winery is on your right

From the Sonoma Mission Inn:

Flamingo Resort Hotel
2777 4th Street, Santa Rosa (707) 545-8530
Turn right out of Sonoma Mission Inn onto Boyes Blvd.
Take a left on Highway 12 heading West
Continue 17 miles on Highway 12 and you will see the towering pink flamingo and the Flamingo Resort on your right

David & Vicki Stollmeyer’s home
1455 Hill Road, Glen Ellen (707) 939-9229
Turn right out of Sonoma Mission Inn onto Boyes Blvd.
Take a left on Highway 12 heading West
Continue 2.2 miles on Highway 12 and turn left on Madrone Road
Go about 1 mile and turn right on Arnold Drive
Go 1.6 miles North on Arnold Drive and Hill Road is a left (mailbox #14040 is on your right - if you reach the town of Glen Ellen you have gone 2 blocks too far)
Follow Hill Road all the way up, through green gate and take a right at the fork

St. Francis Winery
100 Pythian Road, Santa Rosa (707) 833-0255
Turn right out of Sonoma Mission Inn onto Boyes Blvd.
Take a left on Highway 12 heading West
Continue 10.5 miles on Highway 12
Take a right on Pythian Road - St. Francis Winery is on your right

Maps

Sonoma Valley

Napa Outlets

Chardonnay Golf Course

Napa Valley Hot Air Balloons

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