Our Friends ... By Recommendation

We have only recommended inns which we or our staff have visited or are owned by innkeepers we have known for many years. Each inn represents the essence of its surroundings.
The innkeepers of these inns have everything at stake - they are "owner managers."

Northern California
Eureka

Carter House/Hotel Carter and Restaurant 301
Outstanding rooms and dining in Old Town Eureka with a nifty antique shop
next door! Mark and Christy Carter have created the reason to go to Eureka.
1-800-404-1390
email: carter52@carterhouse.com

http://www.301wines.com

Mendocino Coast

Ricochet Ridge Ranch
Trail Rides on the Beach and Redwoods
Our staff, the Stanford Inn, can often be heard giving this phone number 964-PONY. RRR provides an experience which is duplicated only at Andrew Molera State Park in Big Sur.
24201 N. Highway 1
Fort Bragg.
707-964-7669
email: larishea@horse-vacation.com

http://www.horse-vacation.com

Ferndale

Gingerbread Mansion
A world famous bed & breakfast in Northern California's Victorian Village.
Ferndale is surrounded by the verdant delta of the Eel River, farms and evokes a
sense of the best of rural America.
1-800-952-4136
email: kenn@homboldt1.com http://www.gingerbread-mansion.com

Glen Ellen
Sonoma Wine Country

Gaige House
Sophisticated and luxurious the epitome of the small inn experience in the
Sonoma wine country.
1-800-935-0237
email: gaige@sprynet.com http://www.gaige.com

Occidental
Western Sonoma County

The Inn at Occidental
In the heart of some of the most beautiful country in the State, Jack Bullard's
Inn is located on a hillside overlookinig the tiny town.A delightful experpience.
1-800-522-6324
email: innkeeper@innatoccidental.com

http://www.innatoccidental.com

San Rafael
Marin County

Gerstle Park Inn
Jim and Judy Dowling's charming inn located a few minutes north of the
Golden Gate Bridge is alvishly furnished gem.
1-800-726-7611
email: innkeeper@gerstleparkinn.com

http://www.gerstleparkinn.com

Moss Beach
Half Moon Bay

Seal Cove Inn
Luxurious inn near San Francisco, the innkeepers are Rick and Karen (Brown)
Herbert. Karen is perhaps the most knowledgeable innkeeper in North America
and publishes her own guidebook series.
650-728-4114
email: sealcove@coastside.net

http://www.sealcoveinn.com

Monterey Peninsula
Carmel-by-the-Sea

Vagabond's House Inn
Charming Tudor inn emboding the true feeling of Carmel. The Vagabond was
once owned by our childrens' godparents and is now owned by Denny Levett
who with his excellent staff has enhanced its charms over the years.
1-800-626-1262
http://www.vagabondshouseinn.com

Monterey

Old Monterey Inn
Sumptuous inn in Old Monterey. Ann and Gene Swett's accommodations are
outstanding as is their hospitality. Ann and Gene have extensive knowledge of
inns throughout the United States and have brought the best to Monterey.
1-800-350-2344
email: omi@oldmontereyinn.com
http://www.oldmontereyinn.com

Yosemite Valley
Groveland

The Groveland Hotel
Peggy Mosely the Groveland's enthusastic innkeeper has create a mecca for
visitors to the Gold Country and the Yosemite area.
email: peggy@groveland.com

http://www.groveland.com

Napa Valley
St. Helena

There are many high quaslity inns in Napa's wine county, from Meadowood (1-800-458-8080) and the Auberge du Soleil (707-963-1211) to small owner operated inns.

The Wine Country Inn
Although not an "owned inn" in the sense of the others included here, this inn was built by innkeeper Jim Smith's father, The Wine Country Inn was modeled after the inns found in Norman Simpson's Country Inns and Back Roads.
707-963-7077
email: romance@winecountryinn.com
http://www.winecountryinn.com

Southern California
Santa Barbara

Simpson House Inn
Glyn and Linda Davies have created the epitome of small bed and breakfasts and have been recognized by the American Automobile Association with a five diamond award.
1-800-676-1280
email: reservations@simpsonhouseinn.com

http://www.simpsonhouseinn.com

Julian
San Diego Area

Orchard Hill Country Inn
Darrell and Pat Straube have created a small masterpiece east of San Diego. A dynamic innkeeper, Pat has visited most of the inns in Califorinia.
1-800-71-ORCHARD
email: information@orchardhill.com

http://www.orchardhill.com

Southern Oregon
Gold Beach

Tu Tu' Tun Lodge
The ultimate innkeepers, Dirk and Laurie Van Zante host breakfast and dinner. Located six miles up the Rogue River, Tu Tu' Tun is Gold Beach's landmark resort.
(800) 864-6357
email: tututun@harborside.com

http://www.tututun.com

Eugene
The Campbell House
In the heart of Eugene, the Campbell house is the dream of Myra Plant who with her husband and daughter reside at the inn. Myra oversees every detail, and truly brings the country into the city.
(800) 264-2519
email: campbellhouse@campbellhouse.com

http://www.campbellhouse.com

Ashland & Jacksonville

The Winchester Country Inn - Ashland
This Victorian inn is in the heart of Ashland's Shakespeare Festival. Michael and Laurie Gibbs, innkeepers, also serve dinner and host weddings in their gazebo.
(800) 972-4991
email: AshlandInn@aol.com

http://www.winchesterinn.com

Jacksonville Inn - Historic Jacksonville Innkeepers Jerry & Linda Evans provide their guests accommodations in elegant rooms, gourmet dining, connoisseur's wine cellar in this charming and lovelingly preserved mining town.
(800) 321-9344
email: jvinn@mind.net

http://www.jacksonvilleinn.com

Vancouver Island
British Columbia

Although not within a day's drive, not even a long day's drive, we are compelled to mention the Sooke Harbour House on Whiffen Spit Road, Sooke, B.C.

Sooke Harbour House
A romantic inn in an idyllic setting known for its outstanding cuisine. However, Sinclair and Frederique Philip have created a haven in every sense of the word - a truly special inn.
(250) 642-3421
email: info@sookeharbourhouse.com

http://www.sookeharbourhouse.com

 


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