Food is an important part of "taking a vacation" ... we invite you to partake in our unique wine country cuisine!

Case Ranch Inn ... gives new meaning to the term HOMEMADE BREAKFAST!!  Our summer breakfast fare always includes some fresh, seasonal tasty ingredients from our organic garden and orchard.  Our raspberry bushes start producing in June and continue throughout the summer, providing our guests with the MOST delicious raspberries, full of flavor with every bite.  By July we’re harvesting from our peach trees, zucchini plants and fresh herb garden.  Your breakfast plate could be graced by a yummy zucchini/basil frittata with freshly picked zucchini and basil from the garden.  If you’re here in Aug. and Sept. you may quench your thirst with our freshly squeezed apple juice -- sooo appley!  By Oct. and Nov. our fig tree is bursting forth with those scrumptious fruits.  Imagine them broiled and plated on top of fresh raspberry coulis (yes, our berries), then topped with a dollop of vanilla yogurt. 

A delightfully delicious special offer!
Enjoy a 2 night stay Monday - Thursday and we will tuck a $50 gift certificate under your pillow for one of our two favorite restaurants:

Cork’s Restaurant at Russian River Vineyards (open for dinner 7 nights a week); Restaurant at Applewood Inn (3-course dinner for two on Wed-Sun)

Go direct to website: caseranchinn.com

Old Crocker Inn: Breakfast is a grand occasion at this wine country inn. Not only are the full breakfasts delicious, they are beautiful as well. You'll find a photo of innkeeper Marcia Babb's French Toast on the cover of the Wine Country Inn Cookbook!

Along with their great breakfasts, the innkeepers at Old Crocker Inn are offering a "Road Trip for Foodies" special offer: Book two nights mid-week (sunday through thursday) and receive a complimentary coupon for one gourmet pizza (good to share) at Diavola Pizzeria in Geyserville  [Innkeeper Tony says it is the world’s best pizza, you decide]. Small print: good through august 2011, subject to availability; valid for new bookings only;  cannot be used with any other special.  

Go direct to website: oldcrockerinn.com

English Tea Garden Inn ... Summer Dinner Package: Stay any two nights in the Cottage Rooms (Cottage Rose, Cottage Magnolia) at regular room rate and enjoy a $50 gift certificate for a dinner for two at Piacere Ristorante Italiano or Francis Ford Coppola's Rustic Restaurant.

*Fine Print: Call to book: 800.996.8675. . Must request at the time of reservation. The offers is for new reservations only and may not be applied to existing reservations or combined with other packages, special offers or discounts. Offers expire on September 30, 2011.

Go direct to website: teagardeninn.com

Hope Merrill & Hope Bosworth Houses: Breakfast is a one-of-a-kind experience at this Geyserville Bed & Breakfast Inn. Awake to the sounds and scents of a home-cooked breakfast, making awakening a special pleasure. Sitting around the table, guests chat about the wineries they have visited, the wines that they have tasted and the experience that they had at our outstanding boutique wineries. The luscious breakfasts are served each morning with freshly brewed French Roast coffee, assorted teas or hot chocolate.

Beyond breakfast, innkeepers Cosette and Ron offer gourmet picnic baskets! Reserve any two nights mid-week or three nights on a weekend and receive a gourmet picnic for two to take with you to, perhaps, your favorite winery.  Each basket includes a delicious appetizer, main course, salad, desert, fresh seasonal fruit plus a complimentary bottle of wine and a logo corkscrew. This offer is valid through September 30, 2011.   This package is based on  room availability for two persons, one room, plus lodging taxes.

Go direct to website: hope-inns.com

Gables Wine Country Inn: Relaxing at The Gables Inn is easy. Enjoy 3+ acres including a large deck with comfortable chairs and lounges, a large lawn for peaceful strolls, a lavender field with seven different varieties of lavender and a century old redwood barn.

Share a glass of Sonoma’s finest in the brand new 1000 bottle wine cellar complete with a brick patio, soothing music and a classic fountain! Complimentary local wine and cheese is served on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Summer Midweek Special: Second Night 25% off; Third Night 50% off or Fourth Night FREE. Sunday through Thursday Only: Stay any two nights and take 25% off of the second night. Or stay three nights and take 50% off of the third night. Or stay four nights and enjoy the fourth night for FREE. Also receive a complimentary wine tasting card for 30 wineries in Sonoma Valley.

Must request at time of reservation. New reservations only. Not valid on Friday, Saturday, Holiday or Event periods. Offer cannot be combined with other discounts. Expires November 30, 2011.

Go direct to website: thegablesinn.com

Applewood Inn, Restaurant & Spa: What better way to enhance your day in beautiful Sonoma than picking up one of our three gourmet Picnic Baskets. Each basket is prepared to your order in our award winning restaurant kitchen. Our innkeepers will be happy to guide you to the perfect winery, secluded beach or enchanted Redwood forest to enjoy your picnic feast, the envy of all those around. All baskets come with a fresh baguette. Baskets must be ordered 48 hours in advance.

The cost per picnic basket lunch is normally $55. (serves two) though it is FREE for any three night stay at Applewood Inn. Must request when booking your stay. Offer expires August 30, 2011.

* Baskets include silverware, cloth napkins, plates, corkscrew, and glasses. We can include bottles of mineral water and/or wine at an additional charge.

Go direct to website: applewoodinn.com

Inn at Occidental - Sonoma Wine Country Package - $1017* - Enjoy a special 3 night stay in a deluxe courtyard room. The courtyard rooms offer the same amenities which include a private entrance, porch or balcony, whirlpool tub for two, and fireplace. Each room is themed so select the one that delights your fancy!

Begin your morning in the comfortable dining room and feast on a full breakfast. Breakfast includes our (world-famous) house-made granola, in-house baked item, vanilla yogurt, fresh fruit selection, juices, and a changing menu of daily entrees. The innkeeper/concierge staff will assist you with your itinerary, whether it is a hike or picnic at a nearby beach or in the redwoods, wine-tasting at over 100 wineries in the Russian River region, or the adventure of hot air ballooning, zip lining, cycling, kayaking, canoeing, etc. The Inn offers our guests complimentary tasting passes to many nearby wineries.

The Inn will pack our Special Sonoma Wine Country gourmet picnic basket to take with you on the day of your choice. The picnic includes a bottle of house wine, a selection of Sonoma Artisan cheeses, locally-made Black Pig cured meats, baguette, and seasonal fruit from local orchards.  *Package not valid with existing reservations. Price does not include tax.

Call now to book – 800 522 6324. Go direct to website: innatoccidental.com

Camellia Inn's Foodie Paradise Package: This is a succulent way to experience the sensual bounty of this food and wine paradise. With a two-night stay at the Camellia Inn, Sunday through Thursday from now through August 31, guests will receive their choice of a Food & Wine Connoisseur’s Portable Alfresco Basket or a Chocolate Brunch-in-Bed Picnic Tray. The alfresco dinner basket is perfect for the Healdsburg Plaza Tuesday night concerts (1.5 blocks away) or at a winery or romantic hideaway. Included are aphrodisiac-inspired noshes, bottle of wine, cooler, roses to sprinkle on the picnic blanket and the list of the best places to picnic and kiss in Wine Country. The chocolate brunch-in-bed picnic includes a hedonistic menu including chocolate croissants, fresh fruit, a pitcher of mimosas, a fine chocolate tasting, blindfolds and a passionate food lover’s guide to the art of using blindfolds to enhance and engage taste, smell and tactile senses. The Foodie Paradise Package is only offered in this newsletter. It must be mentioned by name when making reservations.

Go direct to website: camelliainn.com

Raford Inn: We serve a full hearty breakfast each morning. We use fresh, local, organic ingredients when available. We have a large herb and vegetable garden, and the many fruit trees on the property provide delicious choices for baking. This morning we served fruit cups, followed by a Vegetable Quiche with zucchini, leeks, basil, and parsley from the garden, accompanied by lemon poppy seed scones. There are always fresh home-made cookies for our guests to enjoy any time of day. Each evening, from 5:30-7:00 we serve wine and cheese, featuring wines made here in the Russian River Valley while sitting on the porch overlooking the beautiful vineyards. Keep up to date on our cuisine (and everything else) by reading our blog: rafordinn.com/blog

Coming last minute? Please use our "Quick Get-Away Special" and receive 25% off your first night.

Go direct to website: rafordinn.com

Avalon Luxury Inn ... Amazing food + a third night = $33 special offer. "We love making great things for our guests," says innkeeper Hilary. "Here's the recipe for a favorite breakfast dish." Hilary is also giving guests that stay three nights a $33 deal on the third night.

MEXICAN SOUFFLE

3 large roasted chilis (to use canned Ortega chilis is fine)
1½ cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1½ cup Medium Cheddar cheese, grated
12 eggs
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (this ingredient may be omitted if cooking gluten-free)
1 teaspoon salt
1 small clove of fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cilantro, minced fresh or dried
1 teaspoon oregano, minced fresh or dried or ground
1 teaspoon cumin powder
½ teaspoon ground pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a 9x11 baking dish.  Coarsely chop the chilis and layer on bottom of baking dish.  Mix the grated cheeses and sprinkle over chilis.  Whirl remaining ingredients in a blender until well mixed.  Pour over cheese.  Bake 45 minutes.  Let stand a few minutes before serving.  We serve this dish with salsa, guacamole and sour cream.  Serves 8.

Go direct to website: avalonluxuryinn.com

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