Sunday, April 7, 2013

Spring Newsletter





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Can you believe we are already a quarter of the way into 2013? How has it happened so quickly? We are getting ready for the upcoming busy season, painting walls and updating room details that we can't do during the busier months. We also have a couple big changes planned for a couple rooms that we hope to have in place this summer! Another fun project this time of year is working on our summer wine pouring schedule, so you can enjoy some of our favorite local wineries right on the Honor Mansion property during our appetizer hour!

 
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Employee of the Month
This month we had the staff vote on which employee they felt really went above and beyond and was a team player, and so this month we are celebrating one of our  cooks and housekeepers, Paola! She cooks, cleans rooms, does laundry, and anything else needed, all with an amazing smile on her face! She always tries to help and do her best and make everything perfect as possible for our guests. She is a delight to work with.
THANKS PAOLA FOR ALL YOU DO!
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Sonoma: More than great wine!
Many of you are familiar with Sonoma as a premier wine destination, but the area has so much more to offer! Here are some of our favorite non-wine related activities.

Biking: With miles of back country roads, Sonoma is becoming a bikers Mecca! Perfect for day trips, or try one of the MANY organized rides and competitions, including the Vineman, Levi Leipheimer's Grand Fondo, Healdsburg's Century Ride and
the first annual I Bike Sonoma Century this June.

Culture: The Charles Schultz Museum (creator of Snoopy and the Peanuts comic strip) is a great stop in Santa Rosa, and is very close to the Pacific Coast Air Museum at the Sonoma County Airport. In Healdsburg, enjoy rotating art exhibits at the Healdsburg Center for the Arts and several other galleries, and catch local stage productions at The Raven Theater. You can also enjoy local stage productions, comedy, concerts and various other events, from Kathy Griffin in April to a local Brew Fest in June at the Wells Fargo Center in Santa Rosa.

Hiking: Armstrong Redwood Park is about 30 minutes away from the Honor Mansion, and has easy 1 mile hikes up to all day strenuous hikes, among the stunning redwood forest. Lake Sonoma and Healdsburg Ridge in town offer great, fairly easy hikes with stunning vistas. Or travel to Sonoma Valley and visit historic Jack London Park, or Sugar Loaf Ridge for even more options.

Hot Air Ballooning: Sonoma County is incredibly picturesque, and one of the best ways to see everything the area has to offer is from the sky!

Kayaking: Choose an easy half day float down the Russian River with River's Edge, or explore a little further out and kayak where the Russian River meets the Pacific Ocean in Jenner.
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Featured Event:
    Healdsburg Jazz Festival

Sonoma County’s “wine country” again becomes “jazz country” when the 15th annual Healdsburg Jazz Festival takes rolls into town, from May 31 – June 9, 2013 at indoor and outdoor venues around Healdsburg.
To date, the partial 2013 festival lineup includes a two-day tribute to jazz bassist CHARLIE HADEN, with CARLA BLEY, RAVI COLTRANE and more, plus other headline concerts by CHARLES LLOYD with JASON MORAN, and the FRED HERSCH TRIO. More information here.
Honor Mansion on the go.
Did you know the Honor Mansion has a mobile site now? Check it out on your mobile device, m.honormansion.com

Healdsburg named one of the  Top Ten Small Towns in America by Fodor's Travel! Plus, the Honor Mansion was recommended as one of the top places to stay in town! Read More.

SpringSpecials:

Looking for a quick trip to Wine Country? There are only a few weeks left to enjoy our Spring Special, buy 2 nights receive your 3rd night free! 

 Or, book a suite on our Tripadvisor buy 1 get 1 50% off special, valid through mid-April.

Are you a repeat guest? Don't forget we have specials just for you on our 
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Featured Local Business:

Stark Reality Restaurants
Some of you may have enjoyed Willi's Seafood, one of our local favorite restaurants here in town, but did you know there are actually 5 Stark restaurants  Bravas bar des Tapas is a Spanish Tapas bar that just opened in Healdsburg. In Santa Rosa, you can enjoy Willi's Winebar, Monti's Rotisserie, and Stark's Steakhouse! All are fantastic, and also do a great job with dietary restrictions such as gluten intolerance.


Featured Winery

Mauritson Winery
 Mauritson winery is one of the first stops as you head into the Dry Creek Valley, and is definitely a must see. With a variety of wines, from Savuginon blanc to Zinfandel, they have something sure to delight any palate. Make sure to taste some of their amazing Rockpile label wines, or make a private appointment to sample their Loam Cabernet, wines that are not just single vineyard, but single soil!  Looking to learn a little more about the wine making process? Let us schedule a private custom tour for you. Or for a little more flexibility, enjoy their complimentary self-guided vineyard tour, with no appointment required! They also offer private tastings by appointment at their Rockpile vineyard, located up above Lake Sonoma with stunning views!
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Honor Mansion From Above!

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Tel: (707) 433-4277
Toll Free: (800) 554-4667
Fax: (707) 431-7173
Email: innkeeper@honormansion.com