When it Rains, Sonoma County Pours: Great Rainy Day Wineries
Call me a romantic, but there’s is something about a roaring fireplace on a rainy day…add in a splash of wine, and you’re not enduring a rainy day, you’re celebrating it. Here are a few wineries with fireplaces:
January 29, 2010 8 Comments
Free Olive Curing Workshops
Don Landis, a noted expert on olive curing, is presenting two free olive curing workshops.
He’ll talk about the history of the olive, the history of the olive in California and a thorough description of the Greek Style of olive curing without the use of lye. A tasting of olives with cheese and crackers is included. There is no cost for these workshops, but space is limited so reserve your seat by calling (800) 330-4064 ex. 124.
January 17th and February 7th, 2010, 11 am – 1:30 pm.
B.R. Cohn Winery
15000 Sonoma Highway 12, Glen Ellen
1-800-330-4064
January 8, 2010 No Comments
Wear an Ugly Sweater or Bring a Toy for Tots for Free Wine Tasting
Here’s a couple options for earning free tastings at Sonoma County wineries:
“Ugly Sweater” Saturdays
Check your closet for that ugly sweater that you never wear. Celebrate the holidays by wearing it to the Anaba tasting room and receive free wine tasting Saturdays in December.
Anaba Tasting Room, 60 Bonneau Rd, Sonoma 707-996-4188.
Toy Drives
Now-Dec 20, 2009. Donate an unwrapped toy at C. Donatiello Winery and receive a FREE tasting flight. Now through through December 20, 2009
C. Donatiello Winery, 4035 Westside Rd,, Healdsburg 707-431-4442
Dec 5, 2009. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to Gundlach Bundschu’s Open House from 11 am to 3:30 pm on December 5, 2009 and receive a complimentary tasting. Gundlach Bundschu Winery, 2000 Denmark St, Sonoma 707-939-3015
Dec 1-Dec 6, 2009, bring in a new, unwrapped toy and receive a free tasting at B.R. Cohn Winery.
B.R. Cohn Winery, 15000 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen, 800-330-4064
December 1, 2009 1 Comment
Olive Oil Tasting
In honor of the olive season, Sonoma Valley offers several places to taste olive oil and olive products from Dec 1-3, and Dec 5, 2009: [Read more →]
November 23, 2009 No Comments
National Alpaca Farm Days at Brookfarm
Three Alpaca Farms celebrate National Alpaca Farm Days. Meet alpacas, learn about alpacas and their fiber. Handmade & commercial products for sale. Fiber demos and more. Free. Please, no dogs.
Sept 26-27, 2009 10 am to 4 pm
8150 Sonoma Mountain Road, Glen Ellen
(707) 996-0350
Free
September 24, 2009 No Comments
B.R. Cohn Winery Hosts Artist Linus Maurer
B.R. Cohn Winery will be hosting a free art exhibit spotlighting Linus. The weekend will include Roger’s Locomotive BBQ, B.R. Cohn fine wines, and Linus. [Read more →]
September 17, 2009 No Comments
Ten free things to do in Sonoma Valley
Sonoma County has a reputation of being pretty pricey—and there’s no denying it can be if you want to go the luxury route—but there are hundreds of fun, free things to do if you want to enjoy yourself on a budget. To narrow it down a little, here is a list of ten free things to do in Sonoma Valley.
You can also find Ten Free Things to do in Santa Rosa, Ten Free Things to do in Sebastopol, Ten Free Things to do in Windsor, and Ten Free Things to do in Petaluma on this site.
August 27, 2009 7 Comments
Free installation of efficient plumbing fixtures

Coming soon: Free installation of high-efficiency plumbing fixtures (toilets, urinals, faucet aerators, showerheads) for commercial, residential and multi-family customers located in eligible service areas, which include:
- Airport / Larkfield / Wikiup Sanitation Zone
- Geyserville Sanitation Zone
- Occidental Sanitation District
- Penngrove Sanitation Zone
- Russian River County Sanitation District
- Sea Ranch Sanitation Zone
- Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District
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August 23, 2009 No Comments
Fathers Day Events in Sonoma County 2009
Looking for a deal on a Father’s Day celebration in Sonoma County? Here are a few (some take place before Father’s Day): [Read more →]
June 19, 2009 No Comments
Thursday after-work hikes
> Get your mid-week nature fix by joining Bill Arenander on a series of Thursday after-work hikes at Sonoma County Regional parks. Space is limited so reservations are required. Call Bill at 763-8133.
June 2, 2009 No Comments


