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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
This private experience blends slow-travel immersion with the personal touch of a local guide who knows the hidden gems of West Sonoma County. Explore ancient redwoods, quiet backroads, a behind-the-scenes artisan cheese tour, a warm bakery stop, and a curated beach picnic featuring locally sourced foods and Russian River Valley wine. Although guests travel in their own car, the day never feels separate—stay connected by speakerphone whenever service allows, creating an easy, relaxed sense of traveling together. With timed reservations, insider stops, rich storytelling, and thoughtful hospitality at every turn, this is a uniquely intimate way to experience the best of Sonoma County beyond the usual tourist trail.
What's included
Fully private guided experience for your group (up to 8 guests)
Premium small-lot Sonoma County white wine served at the coastal picnic (21+) and reserved premium winery tasting experience.
Private coastal picnic featuring artisan cheeses, fresh wood-fired bread and seasonal accompaniments, thoughtfully served with real glassware and linens.
Chilled, filtered Sonoma County spring water available for guests to refill their reusable bottles throughout the day.
Guided local cheese tasting during the artisan tour, followed later by handcrafted wood-fired scones, often still warm, enjoyed among the redwoods.
Behind-the-scenes artisan cheesemaker tour.
Gratuities for your guide and for winery staff are not included. Tips are always appreciated for exceptional service.
What to expect
The Barlow
15m
Come early and grab a coffee or shop around the eclectic mix of shops and restaurants built in the former Gravenstein Apple Processing plants. Then we'll meet up on the front patio of Taylor Lane Organic Coffee roaster for a brief orientation.
Freestone
25m
Organic Bakery & Garden Walk:
Explore the peaceful gardens of Freestone while your guide picks up warm, wood-fired bread and fresh scones for the day’s picnic. Enjoy the charm of this tiny West County hamlet and its artisan producers.
Valley Ford
45m
Taste delicious artisan cheeses and learn all about them from a 4th generation dairy farmer and cheesemaker in the beautiful countryside of West Sonoma County.
Occidental
30m
Redwood Forest Walk: Stroll through a quiet grove of ancient redwoods in the Occidental area. This peaceful forest stop offers time to stretch, breathe, and enjoy your freshly baked scone beneath towering trees.
30m
Scenic Coastal Backroads: Follow your guide along one of Sonoma County’s most breathtaking backroads, winding from forested hills to sweeping ocean views. Frequent stops for photos allow your group to enjoy the changing coastal light.
Sonoma Coast State Beach
45m
Pacific Beach Picnic: Enjoy a curated beach picnic with artisan cheese, local bread, fresh fruit, and a bottle of Russian River Valley wine. Your guide sets up everything for a relaxed oceanfront meal on a scenic Sonoma Coast beach.
Russian River Valley
45m
Premium Winery Tasting – Russian River Valley: Conclude your private day at a boutique winery in the Russian River Valley. Relax with a guided tasting of small-lot wines at one of the region’s premium tasting rooms, chosen to complement the pace and flow of your day.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Take the driveway between Taylor Lane Coffee on the left and Pax Winery on the right. Park in the lot behind Pax Winery. Meet on the patio in front of Taylor Lane.
End point
We'll end with a tasting of wines from various Sonoma County appellations.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
