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TRAVEL
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here's so much more to Healdsburg than its bustling downtown plaza. Venture
just beyond the town center and you'll find wild open spaces perfect for walking,
wandering and exploring-often with a glass of wine in hand. From expansive winery
estates offering one-of-a-kind outdoor excursions to resorts with onsite hiking and
cycling trails, here are some of our favorite Healdsburg destinations with room to roam.
↓ ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS
Enjoy a 90-minute hike through the vineyards and lunch
amid the winery's 700-acre estate. Along the way,
while sipping wine and learning about Alexander Valley
Vineyards' sustainable farming methods, hikers hear tales
of the valley's fascinating history as they pass the original
1868 Alexander Valley school building and the Alexander
homestead. Following a barrel tasting in the winery cave,
refuel with a boxed lunch on the tasting room deck
or at picnic tables in the vineyard.
8644 Highway 128 ∙ (707) 433-7209 ∙ avvwine.com
↑ THE MADRONA
Following a $6 million makeover by renowned interior designer Jay Jeffers,
Madrona Manor has become The Madrona, a stylish destination for all-day
diners and overnight guests. The stately manor is set on eight lush, wooded
acres that feature culinary gardens and sweeping views of Dry Creek Valley.
The gardens, farmed using regenerative methods that enhance the land, invite
visitors to wander and explore. Later, sip cocktails on the lovely Palm Terrace
overlooking the gardens or on the mansion's wrap-around front porch.
1001 Westside Road ∙ (707) 395-6700 ∙ themadronahotel.com
← MONTAGE HEALDSBURG
Montage sits on 258 acres studded with thousands of preserved
oak trees and 15.5 acres of hillside vineyards. Even the resort's indoor
spaces boast stunning views of Montage's wildly beautiful surroundings.
Along with simply strolling the property to admire its natural attributes,
guests can cruise the grounds on rented e-bikes, hike, play bocce
or pickleball, or test their skill at archery. Bee enthusiasts can even
take part in " bee-lining " - the safe capture, marking and study of bees
to help protect hive locations.
100 Montage Way ∙ (707) 979-9000 ∙ montagehotels.com/healdsburg
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