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Do I love Sonoma, California? YEAH I do!!

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So today was a lovely day. For those who don't know - I've been away from home for a few weeks. I've been visiting my my Grandma in San Francisco. Yesterday my mom and step dad arrived here to join us. I'm headed back to Vancouver on Monday. It's been a great trip - a lovely 3 weeks spent with my 95 year old Grandma! Today we all packed in the car and headed out on a road trip - to Sonoma, California!! For those who've never been - it's a lovely little town filled with charming houses, sweet shops, lovely cafes, and of course delicious wines. We walked, we talked, we ate cheese in the park - and of course, our visit wouldn't have been complete without a lovely trip to a vineyard by the name of Sabastiani Vineyards. (AWESOME PINOT NOIR!!)

My two favorite parts of the trip (besides hanging out with my fam..) were

1) walking through the streets catching whiffs of beautiful orange blossoms - one of the sweetest scents my nose has ever feasted on.

and

2) Looking at the lovely homes that line the streets. Apparently - there seems to be an unwritten rule in Sonoma - outdoor chairs on the veranda are a must. Meticulously manicured lawns with lovely well cared for homes.

I loved it here - and have now added a new goal of having a vacation home smack dab in the middle of Sonoma. (I even picked up a copy of the local Homes and Land magazine to check out some of the homes for sale just for fun) 

Oh my - if you've never been, you have GOT to go spend some time in this charming town - you'll love it!

Now please excuse me - I have a glass of pinot that's calling my name...

 

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Emily Read
Director of Marketing and Technology

Keller Williams Salt Lake City

  
www.KWSaltLake.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Joe Lane Richland
Kennewick Richland (and West) Pasco WA Homes For Sale - Richland, WA
WA Realtor, 509.438.9344 www.LaneRealEstateTeam.com

Wonderful post Emily.  One of my best friends lives in Sonoma and I couldn't agree more with your view.  :)

May 07, 2011 06:06 PM
Lloyd Binen
Certified Realty Services - Saratoga, CA
Silicon Valley Realtor since 1976; 408-373-4411

First, congratulations on your grandmother being 95 years old. You'll have to come back soon.

Sonoma is beautiful, especially this time of year.

If you let me know the next time you're coming down, I'll see if my son who lives in the SF Marina can show you around, or direct you to some 'hip and happening' places.  He knows them all.

May 07, 2011 06:36 PM
Scott Silverstone
William Raveis Real Estate - New Haven, CT
www.CTProperty.com, Connecticut Luxury & Waterfront Realty

Thanks for your post.  Sonoma is one of my favorite vacation sites.  I love the smell of mustard when the crop is in full bloom.

May 07, 2011 06:39 PM
Emily Read
Salt Lake City, UT

Glad you guys agree - I want to go back!!!! So beautiful and charming!!

@Lloyd - Fun! Next time I'll definitely let you know! Unfortunately - my grandma's a little out of touch with the hip and happening places these days... lol

May 07, 2011 08:00 PM
Emily Read
Salt Lake City, UT

Richard - I am SO lucky to have had this time with her. Sadly, it's coming to a close - but I'll see her again before I know it. I think she's kind of sick of me anyways... :)

May 07, 2011 08:30 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Sounds like such a wonderful area.  Treasure these moments.  You are so lucky to have them.  I wish I did with both of my grandmother's.

May 07, 2011 11:34 PM
Cynthia Larsen
Cotati, CA
Independent Broker In Sonoma County, CA

Emily - wow, three weeks? Your Grandma is a lucky lady to have such a caring Granddaughter. Sonoma is wonderful ... why do you think I live here? :)

May 09, 2011 06:26 AM