SUGARLOAF RIDGE STATE PARK

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park contains the headwaters of Sonoma Creek. It runs through gorge and canyon, across the meadow floor, beneath scenic rock outcroppings, and is surrounded at times by redwoods and ferns. 

A 25-foot waterfall flows after the winter rains. There is a self-guided nature trail along Sonoma Creek that starts near the picnic area. 

With 2700 acres of oak woodland and chaparral, the park has 25 miles of trails for hiking and horseback riding. 

Deer, gray foxes, the occasional bobcat and coyote can be seen in the park. In spring, wildflowers provide a colorful palette across the green hills. 

On a clear day, visitors can see views of the Sierra Nevada and the Golden Gate bridge from the 2729-foot summit of Bald Mountain. 

The park also houses one of the largest public viewing telescopes; a 40-inch telescope at the Ferguson Observatory. It can be rented with the group campsite for private parties.

The park is less than 5 minutes from the Kenwood Cottage!

Address
2605 Adobe Canyon Road
Kenwood, CA 95452

Website:  www.parks.ca.gov

OTHER LOCAL WINERIES

B.R. Cohn - previously owned by the former manager of the Doobie Brothers. Great olive oil tasting also.

Imagery Estate Winery - Where's Waldo? This will be clear once you visit.

Deerfield Ranch Winery - great cave tasting. They make biodynamic "clean wines;" ask them to tell you more.

Ledson- beautiful grounds, impressive house with a large deli and picnic area and numerous tasting rooms

Benziger Family Winery - one of the best tours for first timers and even the experienced

Arrowood Vineyards and Winery - a Robert Parker favorite in Sonoma. Cabernet, Syrah, Chardonnay

RESTAURANTS IN AND AROUND KENWOOD

We provide a fully equipped kitchen, gas BBQ and directions to a number of fabulous grocery stores near the Kenwood Cottage. But sometimes, letting someone else do the cooking sounds better.

Kenwood is close to a number of fabulous restaurants just 5 to 15 minutes away. Here are some of our favorites.

• Palooza - Excellent comfort food and great staff. When we heard they were going to specialize in craft beers on tap, we were surprised, but it works! Turns out it is a great restaurant (don't miss the deviled eggs) that serves casual food like burgers and dogs and now wood fired pizza! Service is always excellent and they do have a nice wine list. We seem to be going here a lot when we stay at the cottage. Nice outdoor area to eat. Ping Pong, Pool, comedy acts, this is a fun place. Full bar.
• Salt and Stone - 1.5 miles from the Kenwood Cottage. Excellent menu, reasonable prices, good wine list and full bar. Reservations required. Check out their happy hour. 
• Golden Bear Station - closest (and newest) serving casual food at the end of the road. A little pricey but the food is amazing here! Reservations a must (OpenTable). 
• Glen Ellen Star - new hip place that recently expanded about 15 min away. Reservations required. Wood fired oven and a limited but excellent menu. Do not miss the wood roasted vegetables. You won't believe how awesome these are. Nice wine list. Small and can be noisy, but it is a "happening" place. Reservations required.

WHY KENWOOD COTTAGE?

Nearly all the wineries, tasting rooms and restaurants above are all within cycling distance to the cottage (and we provide two bikes to use for free!). From the cottage, it is approximately one mile of nearly level riding (or walking) to reach the highway 12; once on the highway, it is 1/4 mile to the heart of Kenwood.

Sonoma has a lot to offer for the wine enthusiast, nature and outdoor types, and for those who just want a peaceful atmosphere with the wine country backdrop. The Kenwood Cottage allows you to explore it all, yet enjoy the seclusion of the cottage nestled in a canyon, creek-side setting.

We recommend visiting Sonomavalley.com (the visitors bureau) for the location of additional places to visit and things to do here in Kenwood and the rest of Sonoma County.