We recently had the pleasure to travel to Sonoma and stay at the fabulous Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa. From our home in Danville, it is an easy 1-hour picturesque drive.
Upon arrival at the Fairmont Sonoma, guests are welcomed with a glass of perfectly chilled Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut from their champagne cart that is proudly displayed out front. It is a great way to begin a magical stay at this elegant Sonoma oasis. The iconic Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Sonoma Plaza and Mission San Francisco Solano, 3.5 miles from Sonoma Train Town Railroad and 11.1 miles from Domaine Carneros. The world seems far away which is the whole idea of this laidback yet elegant resort.
The resort’s 226
rooms are nestled in the trees and have private outdoor areas that provide for
the ultimate in relaxation. The décor is Spanish Mission inspired style with dark
wood, stone floors and warming fireplaces scattered around the property and in
the rooms. The grounds include a pool with cabanas and a bar. The full-service spa
has several different treatment selections including massages, facials and its
own source of thermal mineral water.
Complimentary
Wine tasting is featured at 4:30 in the lobby from various local wineries each
day. Food and drink feature prominently
at the Restaurant Sante where we experienced an upscale dinner prepared for us
by Chef Jared Reeves. Scallops, Blackened Cod and a wonderful dessert selection
provided for a perfect end to our day.
The next day we played the Sonoma
Golf Club winding through this sensational property. It was in pristine
condition and had a variety of tees to challenge all golfing skills. The course was designed in 1928 by Sam Whiting, architect of San
Francisco's prestigious Olympic Club Lake Course. The Sonoma Golf Club was the former home of
the PGA Champions Tour Charles Schwab Cup Championship. The golf experience is set
on 177 acres of rolling terrain highlighted by massive oaks, lakes and sweeping
vistas, and neighboring vineyards. Golf
at Sonoma Golf Club is reserved exclusively for Sonoma Golf Club Members and
guests of the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa.
For dinner, we enjoyed great food
and superior service at the highly acclaimed Girl and the Fig in downtown
Sonoma. We were not disappointed and enjoyed watching many ‘happy’ people
strolling around the Sonoma square without masks.
In conclusion, the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is a great place to enjoy a long weekend and break from the stress and rigors of daily life. The service staff, accommodations, world class spa and restaurants are all first class. The staff is very friendly and makes guests feel very special.
It is definitely a ‘must do’ to
add to your bucket list. The best part is that it is a short drive from our community
in Danville.
For more information and to make
reservations go to:
https://www.fairmont.com/sonoma/
