sonoma: Top 10 Reasons to Live in Sonoma
- 03/28/09 06:57 AM
Reason #10 The terrific coffee shops on the Plaza. Enjoy coffee and a pastry or award winning breads at the Basque Boulangerie or go to the Sunflower Cafe and sit in their awesome garden for breakfast or lunch (bring your dog if you want or your laptop because they have free high speed wireless internet). I have enjoyed many a morning at these 2 spots. You can spend hours chatting with friends in the back garden at the Sunflower Cafe and forget about the world outside or sit outside the Basque and watch the world go by. Sunflower Cafe Basque Boulangerie Next … (3 comments)
sonoma: What a difference the sun makes
- 02/07/08 04:44 PM
Isn't it amazing what the sunshine can do to lift the spirits? A couple of sunny days in the 60s and I'm feeling good in Sonoma, CA. What's the weather where you are now?
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sonoma: Feeling "Blogged up" in Sonoma
- 01/13/08 04:58 AM
When I first heard about Active Rain and blogging I thought I would blog right away and on a regular basis. I hit the blocks running and ...then...phew....that was it. So, here is my attempt to get through the blog clog and flow once again. I am sitting in our office on the Plaza in Sonoma, CA watching the cars and people go by. Even though it is somewhat chilly the door is ajar to invite all the home buyers into the office. Any second now they will all come pouring in and I'll have to abruptly end this blog. There … (2 comments)
sonoma: Wine Country Kitchen Tour in Sonoma, October 14th
- 09/04/07 06:21 AM
If heard that this is a good time for anyone who might be in Sonoma October 14th. A great place to get ideas, enjoy the wine country and have a delicious lunch. Wine Country Kitchen Tour Sunday, October 14, 2007 9:30-3:30pmTour six Sonoma Valley kitchens, selected for their architectural significance, decor, style, creative use of space and innovation, as well as their uniqueness.This year's selection includes a 'green' home built using sustainable materials, a newly remodeled Craftsman-style kitchen that maintains its vintage charm, a showcase Italian beauty and more!Chat with the homeowners, designers or docents, many who are local real estate agents … (0 comments)
sonoma: New Barrier Free Playground Ribbon Cutting in Sonoma, CA
- 08/31/07 12:40 PM
Yesterday the ribbon was cut on a new, barrier free playground in Sonoma, CA at the Sonoma Charter School. The school needed a new playground and began talking about ideas. A parent expressed an idea to replace the existing structure with a playground for children of all abilities. Principal, Nora Flood, ran with this idea and the result is the Harmony Playground for children of all ages and abilities. School parents and volunteer community members spent countless hours organizing and erecting the playground. The playground is used by the school during normal school hours and is open to the entire community at … (2 comments)
sonoma: Can you help me spend my money?
- 08/27/07 04:50 PM
I would love some feedback from the seasoned pros on Active Rain as to which is the smartest way they've used their money to promote themselves. Was it ads in the local paper, Internet, shopping carts, giveaways? I am at a place right now where I want to use some money for promoting myself, but being new means I don't have tons to throw around. I know that I have to spend money to make money. Any help would be greatly appreciated. … (6 comments)
sonoma: Closing day for escrow, or is it?
- 08/16/07 03:14 PM
Well, today I was suppose to close escrow on a property. All the paperwork had been completed when I got a call this morning from the other agent saying we need an addendum taking one of the buyers off of the contract! What?! Apparantly the lender didn't want one of the 2 buyers listed on the contract because he was not essential to the loan. And they waited until today because...? So instead of enjoying a nice glass of wine and putting up my feet, I am in limbo hoping that this sale actually does go through tomorrow and not fall … (2 comments)
sonoma: Any Recourse for Buyers in Sonoma?
- 08/14/07 05:01 PM
I have friends who bought a house that just closed last week. It was an "as is" sale that was a foreclosure. This week when they ripped up the carpet to replace it, they found that the subfloors were mostly ruined by urine saturation and need to be replaced. Do they have any recourse or do they just have to deal with it? … (4 comments)
sonoma: Waiting to Exhale in Sonoma
- 08/13/07 06:30 PM
Two days to go until the close of escrow on a property I listed. Crossing my fingers that all the hard work will come to fruition. With the way the banks are reining in loans and tightening policies, I won't breath a sigh of relief until it records. Anyone else feel the crunch? Jane … (3 comments)
sonoma: Sonoma Barrier Free Playground Starting to Take Shape
- 08/06/07 05:16 PM
The parents and community members who were working on the new barrier free playground at the site of the Sonoma Charter School could see their efforts start to take form. A lot of progress was made yesterday on the main structure. This project, named the Harmony playground (for children of all abilities and ages), has been funded mostly by donations and erected by parents and volunteers from around the community. All Sonoma Valley residents and residents from other cities will be able to enjoy the benefits of this park during non school hours. Ribbon cutting is set to take place August 30th. Here are some pictures … (1 comments)
sonoma: Sonoma Salute to the Arts
- 08/05/07 05:57 PM
Locals and tourists flocked Sonoma to enjoy a weekend of art, wine, music and food in the Sonoma Plaza this weekend. The 22nd annual Salute to the Arts was held in the Sonoma Plaza, offering artwork from local artists, wine tastings, live music, food booths and local chefs giving cooking demonstrations. Salue to the Arts raises money for local non-profit art and sultural organizations and funds scholarships for graduating seniors. As a local, I always enjoy these weekends for strolling through the Plaza, running into friends and soaking up the culture of Sonoma. Good times. Come and join me sometime!
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sonoma: Barrier Free Playground in Sonoma, CA
- 08/04/07 04:54 PM
Today my husband and I were part of the construction crew helping to erect a new "barrier free" playground going in at our daughters' school, the Sonoma Charter School. A barrier free playground is inclusive of chidren of all abilities. It is ramped to allow wheel chair access. It will be a place where children in Sonoma can converge and play together, no matter if they are running around or in a wheel chair. One of the students at SCS who is going into first grade is so excited at the prospect of being able to play with his friends. Last year he had to watch … (1 comments)
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