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My first "ExperienceSonoma" blog

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Real Estate Agent with Frank Howard Allen Realtors

Well...I tried this a few days ago, and somehow my (very exciting) first blog was lost in the ether.  I'm trying again to share some of the wonders of Sonoma, CA with all of you.  For now, my associate,  Jane Hansen, has written about it on Active Rain and provided some great pictures.   For my part, I'm going to show you a little bit in pictures about exactly where we are in Sonoma! 

First - how far are we from the Pacific?...the answer is about 50 minutes.  Here's what to expect when you rise over that last hill and see what brought so many of us to California and to the western edge of mainland America .....

the Pacific

This next photo is what you will travel through to get from there to the town of Sonoma (headed east).  Have you seen those commercials on TV about contented California cows???  This is where they live - and eat - and start the process to produce cheese that we all enjoy.  (I don't think they really talk to one another, however!)  Well...maybe...it is CA after all.

West Sonoma County

Zooming past the quaint, but modernizing town of Petaluma, (the Egg and Cheese capital of the world, they say)not too far from the town of Sonoma, is one of our fabulous wineries - Mantanzas Creek.  Not only do they make wonderful wine here, but they also grow lavender.  If you are visiting at the right time,   the scent of this crop is wonderfully overpowering!

 

Lavender

Finally for today, only one photo from the festival this weekend...Our next BIG event is Labor Day weekend, though every weekend from here to then (and every weekend thereafter),  will have something going on....That's the way it is in the Sonoma Experience. Come visit! Come buy a home!  (I know a great Realtor (R)) 

 

One exhibit at the Festival of the Arts

Maggie  (all photos are mine, so I guess I get all the credit!)

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Jane Hansen
Coldwell Banker DeAnza Realty - Sonoma, CA
Great blog, Maggie!  I loved the pictures and the story.  Good for you.  I'll have to get some pointers on the logisitics of setting up all the pictures etc.  Hooray!
Aug 06, 2007 05:24 PM
Suzanne Stephens
Stephens Design - Battle Ground, WA
Real Estate Website Design
I enjoyed your photos, Maggie! When my husband and I met, he lived in Santa Rosa and I've been living in Bolinas (aka Heaven) for about 5 years. Your photos are like a trip down memory lane!
Aug 06, 2007 06:00 PM
Mike Jaquish
Realty Arts - Cary, NC
919-880-2769 Cary, NC, Real Estate

Very nicely done, Maggie!

Great photos.

You are surrounded by beauty.

Tip:  If you fill in the "Title" line when uploading photos to your AR blog, that text will pop up when visitors roll their cursor over the photo.

Good stuff!

Aug 06, 2007 11:03 PM
Earlene Myers
Fleming Island, FL
Your Client Connection
Great post Maggie!  I used to live in Santa Barbara and trips up and down the Pacific coast were always one of  my favorite things to do.  The festivals ar truly California too.  I got a kick out of seeing the artwork/crafts, sun hats ,etc.  Good Times!
Aug 06, 2007 11:08 PM
Anonymous
Anonymous

Maggie, such beautiful country and community!  Love the pictures and your blog.  Well done.

Bronwyn Hogan

Coldwell Banker

Prairieville, LA

Aug 07, 2007 12:37 AM
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