Quotes & Media Reviews

“Our choice for an ultimate getaway is the Inn at Occidental.”

–Taste of New York

“Inn at Occidental’s Winter Bounty wine event featured in The Sommelier Journal”

Somm Journal

“Ready to run off together? Tucked among majestic redwoods in the historic Sonoma County village of Occidental, the Inn at Occidental is a dreamy retreat for an elopement.”

Boutique Hotels of California

“This Historic Town In California Is One Of The Most Relaxed, Stress-Free Spots In The US”

Family Destinations Guide

End Summer Right with the Best Bay Area Day Trips for Every Day of the Week

These are the best Bay Area destinations to spend a happy end-of-summer day, Monday through Sunday. If you can sneak away for longer, the itinerary makes a fun multi-day or full-week road trip.

7×7

“Journeys: This verdant West Sonoma County town has your prescription for relaxation

The Standard Guide to forest bathing, farm-to-fork eating and decompressing among the redwoods in Occidental.”

The San Francisco Standard

14 California Wellness Retreats to Reset for the New Year

“The start of a new year invites a different kind of travel – one shaped less by packed itineraries and more by intention. Across California, boutique hotels embrace wellness in thoughtful, place-driven ways, offering spaces to slow down, restore energy, and reconnect with the rhythms that support well-being.”

Boutique Hotels of California

“Tops our list as the most romantic place to stay.”

Bride & Groom Magazine

“Old-fashioned hospitality at its best.”

San Francisco Magazine

“The Inn spoils guests with fireplaces, spa tubs, and the world’s best granola.”

VIA Magazine

“Occidental’s food and drink scene promises a buzzy 2025 full of events, music and community”

Sonoma County Gazette

“Occidental is a fairy-tale village set romantically into the hills of towering redwoods, and the Inn is the perfect accompaniment.”

Sky West Magazine

“Right in the heart of Western Sonoma.”
“One of the top five Wine Country destinations.”

Wine Spectator

“The Inn at Occidental embodies the spirit of Sonoma with its warmth and hospitality.”

Weddings Dresses Magazine

“Wine Country Uncorked – The Inns of Napa and Sonoma Valleys are as fine as the local wine”

National Geographic Traveler

“All just wonderful – especially the delicious breakfasts.”

Chuck & Deborah, Bradenton, FL

“A picture-perfect embodiment of everything you hope for in a B&B.”

Boca Raton Magazine

“Only the plushest survive. The Inn at Occidental stands out.”

Travel Holiday Magazine

“Everything a Country Inn is meant to be.”

St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles

“Soaring Redwoods & Primo Pinot: Steal Away to the Russian River”

Sactown Magazine

“The ultimate in creature comforts.”

Country Accents Magazine

“This is the place for people who want to get away.”

Seattle Homes & Lifestyles

“The most inspired and eclectic collection of antiques and family heirlooms that you will ever find in one place.”

Sky West Magazine

“Not all of Sonoma’s inns are created equal.”

San Ramon Times

“Luxury and quaintness get equal billing.”

Naples Illustrated

“One of our absolute favorites.”

Palm Beach Illustrated

“Only the plushest survive. The Inn at Occidental stands out.”

Travel Holiday Magazine

Vacation in Beautiful Sonoma County, California

SONOMA WINE COUNTRY – LOVELY AND DIVERSE…

Unspoiled pastoral countryside, dinner beside the California coast, and award-winning Sonoma Valley and Napa Valley wines – all in one county!

Sonoma County is the quintessential wine country — sophistication and class without the attitude and crowds. Here, rolling hills and peaceful country roads weave through family-owned vineyards as well as nationally known wineries. At 1,604 square miles, Sonoma County is much larger than neighboring Napa and offers more diverse activities to enjoy. Relaxed and personal, Sonoma lies closer to the sea and farther from the traffic.

The first home of wine production in Northern California, Sonoma County is also still the nation’s largest producer of quality wine. Distinct wine valleys dot the countryside — Russian River Valley, Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, and the Valley of the Moon — each offering its own flavors and varietals, including many of the world’s best-known labels and appellations.

Most of Sonoma County’s 400+wineries are open to the public for tours and complimentary tastings.

Just an hour north of San Francisco, Sonoma Wine Country is an elegant, but unpretentious, vacation destination. The county’s unspoiled natural beauty — vineyards, towering old-growth redwoods, the Russian River, and the rugged California coastline — are just the beginning. A haven for artists, craftspeople, and chefs, Sonoma County offers so much more than exceptional wine. During your Sonoma Wine Country vacation, visit enjoy shopping in local art galleries, shops, and boutiques, pamper yourself with a massage or spa treatment, and experience some of the best dining in the country.

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