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Healdsburg ~ History and Happenings

by Ray Holley

dramatic change, evolving from a tucked-away farming community to a hip and historic destination. Yet just as much of the beauty and unique character of Healdsburg is found in what hasnt changed families that have been living for here decades still tend their ranches, farms and vineyards, the Future Farmers Fair and Parade still marches through town with its gaily decorated wagons and prancing horses, the Russian River delights all who love nature and water sports, and longstanding community celebrations such as the Tuesday in the Plaza concerts and the holiday town party thrive. continued on p 2

Since Hotel Healdsburg opened in 2001, the town has enjoyed

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Healdsburg History

Spa Wellness Weekend

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Artist Wade Hoefer

HH & DCK Holiday Specials

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New Developments!

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LOCAL FAVORITE ADVENTURES The Hotel Healdsburg concierge is delighted to offer more detail and arrange reservations 1. Hot air balloon rides above the Sonoma countryside 2. A cooking class at nationally renowned Relish Culinary Adventures 3. Horseback riding the Wine Country trails 4. An artisan cocktail class with California cocktail king Scott Beattie 5. Zip lining above the Russian River redwoods 6. Hollywood & Wine food & wine tasting movies at the Raven Theater 7. Healdsburg Farmers Market on Saturdays 8. Canoeing/kayaking the Russian River 9. Healdsburgs art walk the second Saturday of each month 10. Hiking through Armstrong Redwoods in Guerneville or around Lake Sonoma in Geyserville

Healdsburg Plaza Square, c 1899

from p 1 Downtown Healdsburg has blossomed into a boutique Mecca of fine dining, shopping, arts and world-class wine tasting. Yet the town also has its longtime favorite casual eateries for the best burritos and beers anywhere, our local artists wow with their homespun crafts, and some of our finest wines are such coveted, handcrafted productions that you wont find them anywhere else but right here. At the heart of it all is Hotel Healdsburg, home to one of the regions best spas, its top restaurant Charlie Palmers Dry Creek Kitchen, elegant rooms and lobby lounge, and a collection of chic shops. But Hotel Healdsburg and its main street neighborhood also brim with history, celebrating an authentic allAmerican town with deep roots in community partnership and entrepreneurial spirit that has endured for centuries.

The Healdsburg story starts in the early 1850s, when a hopeful gold miner named Harmon Heald set up a general store in an historic Pomo Indian settlement. After finding his calling as a merchant, Heald purchased a tract of land that encompassed what is now downtown Healdsburg. Heald hired a surveyor to mark out plots of land, which he sold for less than $100 each, and he gave plots to local faiths for the construction of churches. Significantly, he gave his most valuable possession, an acre of land in the center of his new town, to the community of Healdsburg to enjoy in perpetuity. Healds remarkable act of generosity created our gorgeous Spanish-style Plaza and remains the center and soul of Healdsburg to this day, showcasing our commercial and civic crossroads. Along the western border of the Plaza, about where Heald set up that first store, is where Hotel Healdsburg is today. But that block has actually existed as the epicenter of local hospitality for more than a century and a half. The Sotoyome House hotel was built nearby in 1858, and the town took on its first catchy slogan to woo weary travelers: Where the Redwoods and Redwood Highway Meet.

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Alexander arrives in what is now known as Alexander Valley.

1851 Harmon Heald builds a small 1871 Opening

squatters cabin at the side of a dirt road, now known as the 300 block of Healdsburg Ave, and where Hotel Healdsburg stands today.

day of the new San Francisco and North Pacific Railway in Healdsburg.

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In the 1860s, the Union Hotel opened on the exact site where Hotel Healdsburg now stands, and quickly became renown for its fine service. Writing about a trip to the area in July of 1865, a traveler reported that he had passed through a wild and uncultivated tract of country, and arrived at Healdsburg about sunset, where we stopped overnight ... the hotel is kept by a man who knows how. In 1912, the Union became the Plaza Hotel, with 51 rooms and the first elevator in town. Over the following years, the town adopted the farming festivals it is still cherished for today, such as the first annual Prune Blossom Tour of Alexander Valley that was held in 1962 (at that time, prune orchards stood where vineyards now flourish), and the first annual Russian River Wine Festival that was held on the Plaza in 1972. Unfortunately, by the 1970s, the 300 block of Healdsburg Avenue had declined and become Healdsburgs Skid Row. The area was a prime candidate for urban renewal, and so the city bought the entire block, demolished the buildings and began the search for a developer who could bring the area back to life. continued on p 4

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DO N T- MIS S L O CA L ANNUAL EVENTS 1. Healdsburg Jazz Festival June 2. Steelhead Festival February 3. Charlie Palmers Pigs & Pinot March 4. Barrel Tasting year-round 5. Wine & Food Affair November 6. Taste of Sonoma September 7. Tuesday Summer Concerts on the Square 8. Healdsburg Water Carnival July 9. Future Farmers Parade May 10. Healdsburg Century Bicycle Ride July

Above - The Union Hotel, c1874. Below - Healdsburg Avenue. c 1920

1919 Chamber of Commerce sponsors the first concerts in The Plaza. The Band was paid $60 per concert.

1924 Healdsburg adopts its

official slogan, The Buckle of the Prune Belt.

1933 Prohibition

ends. With the hops industry destroyed, and the wine industry severely damaged, many Healdsburg area wineries close.

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HEALDSBURG HIDDEN GEMS 1. Dry Creek Peach and Produce 2. The Bar at Dry Creek General Store 3. The back patio at Ravenous Caf and Lounge 4. Davero Olive Oil on Westside Road 5. A creekside picnic at Truett-Hurst Biodynamic winery 6. Alexander Valley Bar 7. Mani/Pedi Bar at The Spa Hotel Healdsburg 8. Food trucks at Simi winery on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, May through October 9. The Wade Hoefer art gallery at Soda Rock Winery 10. The back patio at Mateos Cocina Latina

from p 3 In the late 1990s, the city sold the land to a partnership led by the Sher family, who own and operate Hotel Healdsburg today with partners Charlie Palmer, Paolo Petrone and John Holt. The ownership team and their staff have embraced the legacy of Healds generosity and community involvement. Over the past decade, Hotel Healdsburg has supported the Healdsburg Jazz Festival, the Healdsburg Steelhead Festival, the Healdsburg Center for the Arts, the Healdsburg Boys & Girls Club, the Healdsburg Shared Ministries Food Pantry, the restoration of Foss Creek which runs behind the hotel, summer concerts in the Plaza and our local schools with Charlie Palmers acclaimed annual Pigs and Pinot event. As it was in 1865, the towns tradition of warm and welcoming hospitality continues strong. To borrow a terrific quote, Hotel Healdsburg is kept by a group of men (and women) who know how. Heres to ushering in another wonderful decade of growth, discovery, and good old-fashioned, neverending charm in Healdsburg. 2001 Hotel Healdsburg and Charlie Palmers Dry
Creek Kitchen open on the western edge of the Plaza in Healdsburg.

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2005 Cyrus opens on North Street, a Two Michelin Star restaurant from chef Douglas Keane and partner Nick Peyton. 4

2006 First Annual Pigs &

Pinot fundraiser and culinary celebration held at Charlie Palmers Dry Creek Kitchen.

2009 Russian River-

keeper begins The Foss Creek Community Restoration Project, to improve wildlife habitat along the creek that runs through Healdsburg and behind Hotel Healdsburg and h2hotel.

2010 h2hotel opens, LEED

Gold Certified sister property to Hotel Healdsburg.

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The Spa Hotel Healdsburg

The Spa Looks to Sonoma for All Natural Energy

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SPA WELLNESS AND RELAXATION TIPS The therapists at The Spa Hotel Healdsburg recommend that you incorporate these healing treatments into your daily life. 1. Adopt an anti-inflammatory diet rich in vegetables, fruits, grains, and legumes 2. Enjoy a mug of warm water spritzed with lemon juice and honey for an all-natural energy boost 3. Balance any strenuous activity with a slow, relaxed activity (like yoga after a hike) 4. Add anti-inflammatory spices (ginger, turmeric, cinnamon), and juices (nopal cactus, cherry, pineapple) into your meals 5. Adopt the Chinese energy practice of Qigong, a breathing and exercise ritual that stimulates flexibility and opens the bodys meridian system 6. Treat yourself to regular deep tissue massages balanced with relaxing techniques such as Swedish massage, Reiki, hot stone and acupressure 7. Utilize the support of a friend, group, or personal journal to stay on track with your overall wellness 8. Perform at least twenty minutes of an enjoyable activity daily to increase heart rate 9. Engage in daily meditation (simply focusing on calm breathing can work wonders) 10. Practice random acts of kindness

When Marjorie Sisneros-Smith meets a

Hotel Healdsburg spa client, she sees more than simply someone who might have sore muscles, tired skin, or perhaps some stress. She sees an opportunity to restore balance in mind, body and soul, plus a chance to showcase the healing power of Sonoma Countys best organic products, cultivated from local farms and winery gardens. As The Spa Hotel Healdsburgs lead massage therapist and esthetician, she helped open the 3,000 square foot, state-of-the-art property a decade ago, and even then, she was on the cutting edge of natural treatments, such as incorporating local herbs into custom made lotions and soothing creams. Today, working with a team of skilled therapists and spa manager Dawn Stephens, Sisneros-Smith continues her creative approach, putting together innovative packages like the Wellness Weekend, debuting in January at both Hotel Healdsburg and h2hotel. Guests can get a fresh start on the year with restorative and invigorating offerings, renewing their commitment to healthy living, Sisneros-Smith says. She is also trained as a life coach, and beleives that Energy plus healing equal balance. For inspiration, Sisneros-Smith needs to search no further than the fertile Sonoma landscape. She created a body milk of lemongrass, ginger and clove with herbs sourced from Stellaflora Botanicals of Sebastopol, and a footwrap of lavender and rose with flowers from Santa Rosas Matanzas Creek Winery. Herbs and flowers change with the seasons, and she also uses honey from Healdsburgs Quivera Winery and local mustard, custom blending products like peels, scrubs, body butters and aromatherapy fragrances for each client.

Over the years, Sisneros-Smith has welcomed many repeat customers, including some women who have participated in her Barefoot & Pregnant treatments, and now return with their children. Its constantly evolving, she says of her spa experiences. Its a journey. Its all about rhythm, yin and yang, and how nature energizes and revives. Wellness Weekends at Hotel Healdsburg and h2hotel January 6-8 and 20-22, 2012 Package includes: Welcome glass of organic biodynamic wine Daily yoga Outdoor exercise and training amid the beauty of a top Healdsburg winery vineyard Unlimited use of the 60-foot garden pool and private hot tub at Hotel Healdsburg or h2s solar heated pool overlooking Foss Creek Unlimited use of the Hotel Healdsburg gym Goal setting seminars on wellness, healthy cooking, and achieving balance in finances Optional restorative and detox spa services are available at special Wellness Weekend pricing including the Lavender Peppermint Restorative Massages, Wine and Honey Wrap or a Refining Body Polish.

For more information on Hotel Healdsburgs Wellness Weekends please contact reservations at 800-889-7188.

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BEST COUNTRY ROADS TO ROAM BY CAR AND BIKE Bicycling Magazine has designated Sonoma County as one of The 7 Greatest Rides on Earth and the Hotel Healdsburg concierge can help you map your course 1. Dry Creek Road past the wineries 2. Eastside/Westside loop through forests and vineyards 3. Alexander Valley Road with stunning mountain views 4. Chalk Hill Road, steep and winding and gorgeous 5. Hwy. 116 through Healdsburg toward the coast 6. Bohemian Highway (dont miss Wild Flour bakery) 7. River Road, from vineyards to redwoods 8. Hwy. 1 along the coast 9. Skaggs Springs Road from Geyserville toward the coast 10. Hwy. 128 amid the wineries and forests (dont miss Jimtown market)

The Acclaimed Healdsburg Artist

Wade Hoefer unveils his New Collection and New Expression

The flowing, meditative California land-

scapes of acclaimed Healdsburg artist Wade Hoefer grace numerous public and private collections and the lobby and hallways of Hotel Healdsburg, melding effortlessly with the dcor for a tranquil, inspirational mood. Beginning in November, Hoefer unveils his new collection, in its first-ever preview exclusively for visitors to and guests of Hotel Healdsburg. Titled (name?) the paintings represent a striking departure for Hoefer, with canvases depicting freeform and abstract shapes crafted with unlikely materials: a base of sea salt, painted with actual spices including black pepper, tumeric, cayenne, curry, paprika, and cumin. Hoefer refers to his designs as organic and celestial, and they do seem to represent moons, suns, planets, and even religious bodies. The shapes of the canvases themselves are expressive, stretched in yawning, distorted edges over frames of wood branches. Some frames are round, and playful, as what Hoefer calls cookies. For the Hotel Healdsburg showing, running November 1-30, Hoefer will display in the Grange and the Carriage House, with one space dedicated to new presentations of his traditional landscapes, and one space dedicated to the new collection.

The spices were inspired, Hoefer says, from his recent 11-year project as artist-in-residence at a small Spanish village north of Barcelona called Torroella de Montgr. The village marketplace brimmed with spices and Hoefer was attracted to their rich, deep, earthy colors in browns, yellows, black, ginger, orange and red. He would visit the market, study the spices, and think of how the idea translated so beautifully to the organic, agriculture and food-rich heritage of Sonoma County. For his process, Hoefer applies a base of clear acrylic gel to a hard salt canvas, and dusts the spices like a cake. He layers more gel and more spices, and then a fixative. The result resonates, mottles, trails in whispery halos at its edges, and sparkles as light moves across it. People leaning in closely can still smell the spices distinctive aromas. The new designs are truly new inspirations; they were created in September in Hoefers new studio amid the vineyards of Soda Rock Winery in Alexander Valley. Hoefer states, I want my work to be poetic visions that create for the viewer an inward sense of meditation and rest. The new organic spice portraits encourage introspection, as well: You can look at the shapes for hours and find your own imagination, says Hoefer.

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Healdsburg Style
Holiday Treasure Hunting

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SHOPS TO DISCOVER 1. Saint Dizier Extraordinary home furnishings and interior design 2. Me2U vintage Vintage treasure and apparel 3. Clutch Special and unique handbags, wallets, luggage, travel accessories, trinkets and more 4. Midnight Sun Wine country lifestyle store, something for everyone 5. M Clothing North Bays premiere womens clothing boutique, featuring over 30 of todays top designers 6. Arboretum Ethical Apparel, where mindful manufacturing meets high fashion 7. 14 feet Classic and modern one-of-a-kind vintage industrial and mid-century pieces 8. Susan Graf Limited Elegant, flattering, functional and age appropriate luxury wear 9. Limestone Exclusive, exquisite furnishings, lighting, accessories and scents 10. The Gardener Celebrating beautiful and useful things for the home and garden

The holidays are coming and, of course, any time of year is a good time for a gift. Whether youre shopping for yourself or for family and friends, the boutiques of Healdsburg bloom with unique treasures.
f Myra Hoefer Design
Galvanized Wire Pendant Fixtures with Antique Media Rustic galvanized garden wire covered with the pages of antique book media, designed and sold exclusively at Myra Hoefer Design. Each fixture is unique and is available in two different sizes. Plain wire forms are also available. Prices range from $85 to $550. Thursday ~ Sunday, 11 am -5 pm

Limestone specializes in decorative home wares and tabletop accessories, each organic to the character of Sonoma County. Handmade ceramic amber pears. g $46-$135

f Clutch: Stand out from the traveling crowd with this eye-popping Lipault luggage from France. Lightweight, practical and offered in a variety of colors and sizes. Prices range from $99-$249
Clutch is your source for the latest trends in unique handbags, wallets, luggage and accessories.

h Testimony Ruffle Coat French Terry Mineral wash in midnight blue. Available in other mineral wash and solid colors.
The Spa Hotel Healdsburg Chan Luu scarves and necklaces are inspired by cultures throughout the world for bohemian luxury. One of our most popular accessories at The Spa. Made of a warm, but lightweight blend of cashmere and silk, The Spa carries an assortment of colors that change with the i seasons. $179

h The Flower Guys: Timeless velvet pumpkin sculptures, perfect for holiday table top styling 2-10 $10-$75

h Matanzas Creek Lavender products are sourced and handcrafted on site at a local vineyard. Their bath and body collection capture the essence of Sonoma lavender fields. Luxury body butter, bubble bath, salt scrub, mens after shave lotion, massage oils and soaps range. $14-38 7

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TASTIEST EDIBLE TREATS 1. Sticky bun or The Donut Muffin (as seen on Food Networks The Best Thing I Ever Ate) at Downtown Bakery 2. Homemade Oreo cookies at Moustache Baked Goods 3. Gelato at Bovolo 4. Goat cheese croquettes at Barndiva 5. Balsamic deviled eggs at Dry Creek General Store 6. Smash Burger and salted caramel shake at The Wurst 7. Truffle Oil & ParmigianoReggiano fries at Healdsburg Bar & Grill 8. Mezzaluna at Oakville Grocery 9. Chocolate covered bacon at Powells Sweet Shoppe 10. Caviar cart at Cyrus

Celebrate through December!

A Decade of Dry Creek Kitchen = DCK10 Dinner 10-Year Anniversary party continues all through November, with special DCK10 Tribute Dinners. Reserve your spot at our table for sumptuous three-course suppers inspired by chef Charlie Palmers favorite signature dishes from the past decade.

Hotel Healdsburg and Dry Creek Kitchens

A Month of Tributes Menu at Dry Creek Kitchen All through November Sunday Thursday, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm Please check charliepalmer.com for specialty menu details. $55 per guest (excluding tax and gratuity) For reservations, please call 707-431-0330

The Holidays, Healdsburg Style: Holidays in Healdsburg kick off with a festive start the day after Thanksgiving, as the entire community comes together for the annual town party. Its Mayberry, U.S.A., with music playing on nearly every street corner, horse drawn carriage rides circling The Plaza, stores staying open late for shopping specials, and good cheer shining all around. The joy continues all through December, with holiday themed cooking and cocktail classes at Hotel Healdsburg and Spoonbar, fun events for kids, and the annual strolling dine around for multi-course gastronomic walking tours of Healdsburgs best restaurants. One of the highlights is the holiday dinner series at Charlie Palmers Dry Creek Kitchen, when chef Dustin Valette puts his creative, only-in-Sonoma twists on traditional favorites from turkey to prime rib.

DCK Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 24th ~ 2 pm to 7 pm $65 per guest / $25 or a la carte childrens menu (excluding tax and gratuity) Craft your own three course menu: F ir st Cou r se Local Sonoma County Greens, Shaved Root Vegetables, Candied Walnuts, House Made Cheese - or Roasted Beet Carpaccio, Rye Croutons, Goat Cheese Mousseline, Sausalito Springs Watercress - or Bacon + Eggs, Slow Cooked Pork Belly, Poached Egg, Wild Arugula, Toasted Brioche M a i n Cou r se Duo Of Willie Bird Turkey, Herb Crusted Breast and Slow Cooked Thigh, Cranberry Marmalade, Sourdough Bread Gratin - or Local Black Cod, Jardiniere of Sonoma Baby Vegetables, Petite Fingerling Potatoes, Artichoke Barigoule - or Roasted Sonoma Leg of Lamb, Rosemary Polenta Pave, Caramelized Onions, Lamb Jus - or Hard Cider Glazed Rack of Pork, Roasted Cipollini Onions, Belgian Endive, Calvados Apple Sauce - or Prime New York Steak, Yuzu-Pink Peppercorn Infused Butter, Potato Dariole, Wild Mushroom Fondue - or Butternut Squash Ravioli, Vanilla-Brown Butter Emulsion, Squash Batons, Crispy Sage De s sert Cinderella Pumpkin Pie, Salted Caramel Sauce, Candied Pepitas, Cinnamon Gelato - or Hand Pulled Apple Strudel, Golden Raisin Compote, Walnut Ice Cream, Local Honey Gastrique - or Warm Chocolate Fondant, Almond Florentine Tuile, Cocoa Nib Streusel, Malted Bittersweet Chocolate Ice Cream - or Ice Creams + Sorbets - or - Assorted Sonoma County Cheese

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DCK Christmas Eve Dinner Saturday, December 24th ~ 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm $57 per guest (excluding tax and gratuity) Special three course menu and regular menu also available
MUST HAVE WINE ACCESSORIES Recommended by Dry Creek Kitchen wine directors and sommeliers 1. Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator 2. Lagiuole corkscrew 3. Stem charms to mark glasses at parties 4. Riedels Merlot decanter 5. Drynk Wine App for organizing wine favorites on your iphone or PC

F ir st Cou r se American Caviar Parfait, Smoked Salmon Lox, Poached Quail Egg seCon D Cou r se Roasted Porcini Soup, Crispy Prosciutto, Cognac Sabayon, Scallion Coulis M a i n Cou r se Roasted American Kobe Prime Rib, Roasted Garlic Potato Gratin, Black Truffle Jus De s sert Meyer Lemon Souffl Tart, Buttermilk Ice Cream, Huckleberry Compote, Mint Syrup

New Years Eve at Hotel Healdsburg

Ring in 2012 with a most memorable six-course tasting menu at Charlie Palmers Dry Creek Kitchen, followed by dancing and favors in the Fireplace Lobby Lounge. December 31st, Gala menu seatings from 7 pm to 10:30 pm $135 per person, $85 for wine pairing and sparkling toast Make a night or weekend of it, too with Hotel Healdsburg New Years room specials. For the best New Years ever, avoid big city crowds with a warm, welcoming Wine Country 2 or 3-day complete celebration!

6. Schott Sweizel Stemware (sold at Limestone) 7. Riedel champagne flute 8. Vacu Vin Stainless Steel Wine Saver 9. Vinotemp Wine Cooler refrigerator 10. Frette black linen presenting napkin to best show off that treasured wine

Dining, Dancing & Pampering Package Two or three nights in a Premium Guest Room or Suite A bottle of Sonoma sparkling wine in your room upon arrival A lavish six course Celebration Menu at Dry Creek Kitchen (seatings between 7 pm to 9 pm) New Years Eve celebration with dancing to The Casuals in the Fireplace Lobby Lounge, with party favors and a midnight champagne toast. Also enjoy access to h2hotel, Hotel Healdsburgs hip new sister property, for a New Years Party with dancing to a DJ in the Green Room. Two 50-minute spa treatments of your choice Daily Gourmet Harvest breakfast Premier King 2-Day Package $1300 3-Day Package $1545 Suite 2-Day Package $1700 3-Day Package $2145

For reservations, please call: 800-889-7188

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LIVE MUSIC 1. Affronti wine bar 2. Hotel Healdsburg lobby lounge 3. Murphy-Goode Winery patio 4. Rodney Strong Vineyards Summer Concerts, June-August 5. Michel-Schlumberger patio 6. Francis Ford Coppola Winery, in the courtyard and Pavilion on weekends 7. Sbragia Family Vineyards, scheduled wine parties 8. Wicked Wines tasting room, weekends 9. Raven Performing Arts Theater 10. Tuesdays in the Plaza concerts

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Healdsburg was built on community spirit, and Hotel Healdsburg was built with a remarkable community of food and wine producers, artisans, and pioneers of style, all sharing a love for the unique Sonoma landscape.
DO G FRIENDLY PLAY & DINING 1. Villa Chanticleer Dog Park 2. Costeaux French Bakery 3. The Dog House pet shop/grooming 4. Lambert Bridge 5. Badger Park dog park 6. Fideaux pet shop 7. Willis Seafood and Raw Bar 8. Oakville Grocery 9. Spoonbar 10. Mutt Lynch Winery

Dr. C. N. Thomas, who has resided in the East near New York City, for the last seven years, returned last week with his family...They expect to remain on the Pacific Coast. I want to restate what I have often said before: that in my judgment Sonoma county is the best county in California. I have lectured in practically every city in this state, and I have thus had a good opportunity to study the various sections. I do not hesitate to say that in its natural resources this county is unequaled; and for beauty of scenery and delightful climatic conditions it is un-

surpassed. In fact, in all my travels, I know of no spot, take it all-in-all, that for beauty, climate, and productiveness, is the equal of Sonoma county and the choicest post of the county lies within a radius of seven or eight miles about Healdsburg. Yes indeed, I am glad to get back to California, and I trust that I may be a useful citizen and stand for the best things, socially morally, spiritually and intellectually. The Healdsburg Tribune May 7, 1914

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A Look at Future Forward Fitness Come early 2012, guest can expect a bigger and better work out space at the hotel. New clerestory windows filling the room with generous daylight are just one of the dramatic enhancements to the fitness center at Hotel Healdsburg. As more and more guests include workouts in their hotel stays its a salute to happy, healthy living, after all the gym is being expanded to include more state-of-the-art equipment all with personal TVs, a stretching and weight room and more graceful flow of space. The architecture of the space mirrors the organic elegance of the hotel, with high ceilings and clean lines and scale of the classic carriage house building. Pedal Pushers New Public Bike Program at Hotel Healdsburg One of the most popular amenities at our h2hotel is the complimentary use of a groovy Public bike all guests can reserve a free three-hour rental to pedal about town and beyond. So, of course, were introducing the program at Hotel Healdsburg, too. These arent just any bikes, but high style Public M3 models, the creation of design visionary, Rob Forbes founder of the ground breaking furniture company Design Within Reach. Hotel Healdsburgs bikes will come painted in cool, clean HH green and outfitted with a handy basket for filling with goodies as you explore Healdsburgs shops and markets. Both experienced and novice riders love the easyshifting state-of-the-art smart technology Shimano Nexus three-speed bike in its classic European design with cushioned suspension. Our favorite quote from a guest: This bike rides like butter. We also liked this one, too: I am so comfortable on this bike, I might just ride it home. Did we mention that the bikes are beautiful? The architectural frame design is based on the classic Parisian Mixte that was one of the most popular and enduring city bikes during the 1960s and 1970s. We picked this style for the elegant bird-like nature of the construction; its like riding on a fine piece of engineering. The Plaza Suites Redux The Plaza Suites showcase Healdsburgs quiet, comfortable luxury, in grand, yet entirely welcoming style. In 2012, the Suites take on some extra sparkle, as designer Ken Pacada updates their look in new layers of luxury. New pieces in the custom-crafted furniture collection include plush sofas, handcrafted quilts, original chairs created by Los Angeles-based artist Greg Fleischman, exquisitely crafted iron sideboards, handsome leather armchairs, and state-of-the-art large screen HD flat panel televisions. Its all the better to enhance the guest experience, for rooms complemented by oversized bathrooms with six foot soaking tubs and glass walk-in showers, and floor plans featuring separate bedroom and sitting rooms, powder room and seating alcoves with view balconies.
Alicia Chair by Greg Fleischman

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