Sonoma Valley is a natural place to celebrate. With wineries, tasting rooms, stunning nature to explore, and fabulous boutiques and restaurants to discover, Sonoma Valley is the ideal destination for your next girls’ trip away. When women get together, the vibe is always about fun and connection, whether it is for a bachelorette party, landmark birthday, college reunion, wellness retreat or bestie getaway.

When it comes to a three-day getaway, you want something that’s easy to plan and accessible for all interests. We’ve put together this three-day itinerary for you to make your travel planning easy, whether you feel like swapping out one activity for another or accept it as-is. Whatever options you choose, remember that it’s always best to make reservations.

Enjoy!

DAY 1: SLOW DOWN TO SONOMA TIME

  • Start the day with an early morning yoga class with Sonoma Yoga at the Lodge.
  • Enjoy a healthy and elegant brunch at Layla at MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa outside under a canopy of trees.
  • Head over Sonoma’s historic plaza and visit Sonoma’s historic sites: the San Francisco Solano Mission, the Mission Barracks, General Vallejo’s Home, and the Bear Flag Monument. Want to skip the guidebook? Opt for a tour from George Webber, Sonoma’s premier history tour guide.
  • Order duck carnitas tacos and a fresh margarita at the window of the El Dorado Cantina, then bring your lunch back to the luxurious lawn on the Sonoma Plaza for a quintessential wine country picnic. If you prefer a slower, more elevated experience, check out El Dorado Kitchen for a delicious, sit-down lunch in their elegant dining room.
  • Indulge in some retail therapy around the Sonoma Plaza. Some must-see stops include women-owned businesses such as: Trove to browse vintage finds and make a custom Hampui hat to complete your wine country getaway look; Bossa Nova for modern apparel; Chateau Sonoma for one-of-a-kind vintage antiques and home goods; Large Leather for handmade bags, wallets and belts; The Passdoor for contemporary art; as well as fair-trade shops like Hola Vida Collective and Global Heart. See this link for more suggestions.
  • Explore the tasting rooms around the with a Sonoma Plaza Wine Pass and visit our family-owned wine- and cider- tasting rooms. Walk-ins are welcome in some places, but we recommend making reservations in advance.
  • Head back to the plaza for an unforgettable, intimate, Portuguese-style dinner at LaSalette Restaurant, featuring the swoon-worthy cuisine of Chef Manuel Azevedo.
  • End the evening with a night cap at The Beacon, whose inspired cocktails and mocktails put a new spin on old favorites while also offering exciting original recipes to choose from; or head over to the Swiss Hotel for their famous Glarifee, their signature drink and a local favorite

DAY 2: TASTE YOUR WAY THROUGH SONOMA VALLEY

  • Start the day with a light breakfast of a café au lait, a tasty slice of quiche, and a fresh-baked pastry at Les Pascals in Glen Ellen.
  • Drive into the foothills of Sonoma Mountain to Jack London State Historic Park for a hike up into a regal redwood forest or a wander through the late author’s property and see his writing cottage, farm, and his wife’s home, The House of Happy Walls.
  • Drive north up Highway 12 to Kenwood’s renown castle, Ledson Winery & Vineyards, for a private wine and food tasting experience—reservations required—or a picnic tasting on their grounds with sandwiches from their very own marketplace.
  • Return to Glen Ellen and catch a private winemaker tasting at Schermeister Winery to taste their mouthwatering, natural and sustainably-made wines.
  • Return to your hotel, inn or vacation rental for a refreshing power nap.
  • Head to Glen Ellen’s Salt & Stone for surf and turf fare around their bucolic fountain.

DAY 3: HEALTHY & HOMEMADE SONOMA VALLEY

  • Start the day with a healthy breakfast at Sunflower Caffé, whose array of choices made from locally sourced ingredients taste as decadent as they are good for the body.
  • From Sunflower, walk up 1st Street West and arrive at the trailhead for the Sonoma Overlook Trail. Follow the trail up Schocken Hill and catch Instagram-worthy views of Sonoma Valley below. Return back on the same trail through the oak forest and down through Sonoma’s historic cemetery—a moderate three-mile hike.
  • Gather your posse for a private cheesemaking class at The Epicurean Connection, where Chefs Sheana and Ben Davis create amazing culinary experiences that you can share with loved ones long after you go home.
  • Drive up to Boyes Hot Springs to the world-class Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa for an afternoon of spa treatments, soaks in the thermal springs, and a nutritious lunch.
  • Return to your hotel, inn or vacation rental for a refreshing power nap.
  • For your farewell dinner, feast on Lebanese-inspired cuisine at Spread Kitchen on their sun-dappled patio.

Need more help planning your trip? Check our Visitors Guide or website for more inspiration.