Mendocino Gardens & Premium Outlets $52 per person
A Gardener's Dream Getaway! Mendocino Botanical Gardens, Wildwood Nursery & Sculpture Gardens Tour, Sebastiani Vineyards Tour and Tasting, Picnic beneath the trees at Grace Hudson Museum and Sun House and a VIP Shopping Spree at Petaluma Village Premium Outlets. Tucked in between the lush redwood forests that populate California's North Coast, discover sweet coastal villages. The dramatic Pacific Ocean coastline frames your leisurely drive.
Mendocino Botanical Gardens-Admission - Explore the only public garden in the continental United States fronting directly on the ocean. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens offers everything from colorful displays to thunderous waves. The mild maritime climate makes it a garden for all seasons, attracting gardeners and nature lovers alike. Manicured formal gardens, a dense coastal pine forest, fern-covered canyons, diverse plant collections, and flower-filled coastal bluffs overlooking the blue Pacific Ocean are among the many attractions. Whale watchers can take shelter in the Cliff House to view winter and spring migrations, bird lovers will delight in the over 100 species of birds that live in or visit the Gardens each year. Open Daily. March - October: 9AM - 5PM. November - February: 9AM - 4PM. Closed some major holidays. 18220 North Highway One - Fort Bragg. 707-964-4352
Wildwood Farm Nursery & Sculpture Garden-Guided Tour - Wildwood Farm.... where art and nature meet! A favorite stop for gardeners and Japanese maple aficionados, the nursery boasts three hundred different varieties of Japanese maples and dogwoods plus display gardens with original works of art. Discover both figurative and abstract sculptures & wall hangings by California's finest artists. The artwork, available for sale, makes a great addition to your courtyard, office or home. Receive a 10% discount on any purchase, along with the 60-minute guided tour. Winter Hours: November - April, Tuesday 10 AM to 2 PM Wednesday - Sunday 9:30 AM to 3: 30 PM. All other months: Tuesday 9 AM to 3 PM. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday 9 AM to 4 PM. Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM. Closed on Mondays. 10300 Highway 12 or Sonoma Highway, Kenwood, CA, next to the Kenwood Inn and Spa. Please call and confirm your weekday tour at least one business day in advance; weekend tours require 7-day advance notice. 707-833-1161.
Sebastiani Vineyards and Winery-Tour & Tasting In the heart of the charming village of Sonoma, Sebastiani Vineyards' rich history dates back to 1825. Franciscan fathers from a nearby mission, assisted by local Native Americans, first cleared and planted land for these vineyards making them one of the oldest vineyard sites in northern California. Emigrating from Tuscany, Italy, Samuele Sebastiani, acquired the land in 1904. Come in and enjoy one of Sonoma's most complete 'Wine sensory experiences'. Take a tour, ride the trolley and take in the art gallery on property with a rotating exhibit from talented local artists. Tour and tasting included with this package, a $30 value! (Must be 21 or older.) Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Visitor's Center, Wine tasting and marketplace open daily, 10AM to 5PM. 389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma, CA, 800-888-5532 x3230 or 707-933-3230.
Petaluma Village Premium Outlets-Shopping Spree - Located just off Hwy. 101, Petaluma Village Premium Outlets features savings of 25% to 65% every day at 60 designer and brand name outlet stores including Banana Republic Factory Store, BCBG Max Azria, Bose, Brooks Brothers, Carter's, Coach, Gap Outlet, Jones New York, Off Fifth Saks Fifth Avenue, Puma, Vans and more! Enjoy an exclusive $25 Shopping Spree valid at all Petaluma Village Premium Outlets stores, plus a complimentary VIP Coupon Book featuring additional discounts. Open daily: Mon-Thu 10 AM-8 PM, Fri-Sat 10 AM-9 PM, Sun 10 AM-6 PM. Holiday hours may vary. 2200 Petaluma Boulevard North (off Highway 101) Petaluma, CA, 707-778-9300 www.premiumoutlets.com/petaluma.
BONUS: Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House - This lovely museum houses the artifacts of the Pomo Indian of California's North Coast, showcasing the tribe's artistry in basketry. See these wonderful crafts, view historic photographs and the world's largest collection of Grace Hudson paintings. Changing exhibitions in the Museum's front gallery focus on regional art, history and anthropology. Tour the Hudson's charming 1911 redwood Craftsman bungalow. The Museum gift shop offers high quality books, children's items, local crafts and t-shirts. Admission is free, or make a donation and enjoy a 10% discount in the gift shop! The Museum is located at Hudson-Carpenter Park. Visit the local market beforehand and after your visit enjoy a leisurely lunch on picnic tables shaded by ancient oaks and a basketry garden featuring the plants used by Pomo Indian weavers to create their baskets.
Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 10AM to 4:30PM, Sunday Noon to 4:30PM. Closed Holidays. 707-467-2836. 431 S. Main, Ukiah. www.gracehudsonmuseum.org
Petaluma Village Premium Outlets
2200 Petaluama Boulevard North
Petaluma, CA 94952
707-778-9300 www.premiumoutlets.com/petaluma
Sebastiani Winery, Snoopy & Premium Outlets $47 per person
Spend a day exploring surprising Sonoma County. Experience the world of Peanuts creator Charles Schulz at the renowned Schulz Museum. Tour and taste at family owned and operated Sebastiani Vineyards. Indulge in a Shopping Spree at Petaluma Village Premium Outlets!
Schulz Museum-Admission Visit the Charles M. Schulz Museum and remember why you love Peanuts. See Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy and the gang in Schulz's original cartoon strips. This elegant 27,000 square foot Museum houses four changing art galleries, a re-creation of Schulz's studio, outdoor gardens, including Snoopy Labyrinth and kite-eating tree, a theater with daily programs, a classroom and gift shop.
*Hours: Fall / Winter / Spring: Weekdays (except Tuesday) 11AM to 5PM.
Saturday and Sunday, 10AM to 5PM. Closed most major holidays.
*Hours: Summer - Memorial Day through Labor Day: Open Everyday 11AM to 5PM. Saturday and Sunday, 10AM to 5PM.
2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa, 707-579-4452
Sebastiani Vineyards and Winery-Tour & Tasting In the heart of charming Sonoma, Sebastiani Vineyards' rich history dates back to 1825. Franciscan fathers from a nearby mission, assisted by local Native Americans, first cleared and planted land for these vineyards making them one of the oldest vineyard sites in northern California. Emigrating from Tuscany, Italy, Samuele Sebastiani, acquired the land in 1904. Come in and enjoy one of Sonoma's most complete 'Wine sensory experiences'. Take a tour, ride the trolley and take in the art gallery on property with a rotating exhibit from talented local artists. Your tour and tasting are included with this package, a $30 value! (Must be 21 or older.) Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Visitor's Center, Wine tasting and marketplace open daily, 10AM to 5PM. 389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma. 800-888-5532 x3230 or 707-933-3230.
Petaluma Village Premium Outlets With over 60 stores, you'll find great savings at name brand outlets including Banana Republic Factory Store, BCBG Max Azria, Bose, Carter's, Brooks Brothers, Gap Outlet, Jones New York, Off Fifth Saks Fifth Avenue, Puma and more! Enjoy an exclusive $25 Shopping Spree valid at all Petaluma Village Premium Outlets stores, plus VIP discounts at participating stores on top of every day savings of 25% to 65%. Open daily: Monday -Thursday 10AM-8PM, Friday -Saturday 10AM-9PM, Sunday 10AM-6PM. Holiday hours may vary. 2200 Petaluma Boulevard North (off Highway 101), Petaluma, 707-778-9300. www.premiumoutlets.com/petaluma
BONUS: Explore the historic, picturesque towns of Sonoma and Petaluma located in the heart of the beautiful wine country off Highways 12 and 101. Sonoma's central plaza, the largest in California, is filled with charming shops and restaurants, and home to Sonoma State Historic Park-site of the northernmost Franciscan Mission in California and birthplace of the California State Bear Flag.
Petaluma Village Premium Outlets
2200 Petaluama Boulevard North
Petaluma, CA 94952
707-778-9300 www.premiumoutlets.com/petaluma
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 10AM - 8PM Friday Saturday 10AM - 9PM
Sunday 10AM - 6PM
Holiday hours may vary
Wildwood Farm Nursery & Sculpture Garden-Guided Tour - Wildwood Farm.... where art and nature meet! A favorite stop for gardeners and Japanese maple aficionados, the nursery boasts three hundred different varieties of Japanese maples and dogwoods plus display gardens with original works of art. Discover both figurative and abstract sculptures & wall hangings by California's finest artists. The artwork, available for sale, makes a great addition to your courtyard, office or home. Receive a 10% discount on any purchase, along with the 60-minute guided tour. Winter Hours: November - April, Tuesday 10 AM to 2 PM Wednesday - Sunday 9:30 AM to 3: 30 PM. All other months: Tuesday 9 AM to 3 PM. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday 9 AM to 4 PM. Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM. Closed on Mondays. 10300 Highway 12 or Sonoma Highway, Kenwood, CA, next to the Kenwood Inn and Spa. Please call and confirm your weekday tour at least one business day in advance; weekend tours require 7-day advance notice. 707-833-1161.
Petaluma Village Premium Outlets With over 60 stores, you'll find great savings at name brand outlets including Banana Republic Factory Store, BCBG Max Azria, Bose, Carter's, Brooks Brothers, Gap Outlet, Jones New York, Off Fifth Saks Fifth Avenue, Puma and more! Enjoy an exclusive $25 Shopping Spree valid at all Petaluma Village Premium Outlets stores, plus VIP discounts at participating stores on top of every day savings of 25% to 65%. Open daily: Monday -Thursday 10AM-8PM, Friday -Saturday 10AM-9PM, Sunday 10AM-6PM. Holiday hours may vary. 2200 Petaluma Boulevard North (off Highway 101), Petaluma, 707-778-9300. 
