Wine Country Life Vacation Homes

NORTHERN LIGHTS WINTER WALK THROUGH
2023-12-11 17:00 - 20:30, 2023-12-10 17:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | LUTHER BURBANK SCULPTURE GARDEN, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa, CA, 95448, United States
‘Northern Lights’ Winter Lights Art Walk-Thru
Through Jan. 16, 2024 – Dusk to 9:30 p.m.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Sculpture Garden, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa, CA
From Luther Burbank Center for the Arts:
“More lights! New sculptures!
“Fresh experience!
“FREE and open to the public.
“Created to bring family and friends safely out into the magic of winter nightfall, Northern Lights attracted more than 25,000 visitors in its inaugural season last year.
“This year, the dazzling self-guided tour will incorporate new sculptures by local artists and exciting new lighting designs to lead you through tunnels of twinkle lights and to whimsical stops along the paths.
“A must-see annual tradition on your winter lights tour, Northern Lights is perfect for making new winter season memories and taking family photos!”
MORE INFO HERE

WINTER LIGHTS SKATING ON THE SQUARE, Santa Rosa
2023-12-11 12:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-10 12:00 - 20:00
IN TOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS? OUR FOUNTAIN GROVE VACATION HOME “CASITA AMAROSA” IS A 4 BEDROOM 4.5 BATHROOM HILLSIDE LOCATION WITH VIEWS, LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING HAPPENING! www.WineCountryLifeVacations.com
“Winter Lights, presented by Redwood Credit Union, is excited to bring this fun, festive opportunity to Downtown Santa Rosa! The Winter Lights synthetic ice rink requires no water or power to provide sustainable wintery fun!
Events:

Through 12/31 — Winter Lights: Skating on the Square

12/16 — French Christmas Market

12/27 — Snoopy’s Home Ice: Toddlers On Ice

“Join us on one of our theme nights for special music, décor, and professional skating entertainment and instruction! Costumes encouraged but not required.

12/7 — 70s Disco
12/14 — Country Western
12/21 — Ugly Sweater

“What to Expect:
“Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in, sign your waiver and get your skates. One of our volunteers will check you in and get you ready to hop on the ice. You will be required to sign a waiver in order to skate. You’ll be able to skate for about 45 minutes.
“Spectators are welcome to attend with skaters but must enter the area at the same time.
“Your skate rental is included in your ticket price. Skates are available in child’s size 9 through men’s 14. You may also bring your own ice skates, if they have been recently sharpened. Use of toe picks is strictly prohibited due to the damage it causes to synthetic ice.
“Skaters are required to wear socks when using our skates. An extra pair can be helpful.”

HEALDSBURG ROTARY CRAB FEAST
2023-12-09 18:30 - 21:00 | VILLA CHANTICLEER, 900 Chanticleer Way, Healdsburg, CA, 95448, United States
Crab Feast Dinner and Auction Tickets

Elevate your Saturday night plans with an evening of indulgence at the Healdsburg Rotary Crab Feast! Join the Rotary Club on December 9th for a spectacular celebration of community, delicious cuisine, and a touch of elegance. Tickets start at $110 for a lovely dinner with amazing wine, great food, and fun!
Can’t make the event and looking to support our Live Auction? Peruse our various Silent Auction items.

The Event opens at 5:30 with Registration and Check in.
Dinner options:
-The Fireside Room – Buffet Dinner capacity is 120 and starts at 6:30
– The Bar Room – Formal Dining and table service – 6 tables of 6 guests – serving at 7:00
– The Live Auction Room – Formal Dining and table service – 20 tables of 8 guests serving at 7:00.

HEALDSBURG HOLIDAY INN TOUR
2023-12-09 13:00 - 16:00
Come and enjoy seasonal treats and beverages while you visit The Grape Leaf, Calderwood and Camellia Inns on your Holiday Inn Tour, Saturday December 9, between 1:00-4:00 pm. Get into the holiday spirit by donating a canned food item, to be dropped off at the Inn where you start your tour. All donated items will be given to the Healdsburg Food Pantry.

WINDSOR TOWN GREEN TREE LIGHTING AND ACTIVITIES
2023-12-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Windsor Town Green, McClelland and Windsor Road, Windsor, CA, 95492, United States
Begin your holiday season with an evening of family-friendly fun at the 22nd Annual Holiday Celebration at the Windsor Town Green on Thursday, December 7 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
This event is all outdoors and will be held rain or shine.
Activities
5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Holiday World Market featuring Hot chocolate, Hot Soup & other Food & Craft Vendors (Market Street)
Children’s Craft Workshop (Huerta Gym Lot)
Festive Mini-Pinata Making (Huerta Gym Lot)
Children’s Cookie Decorating (Huerta Gym Lot)
Make a Lego Dreidel and Learn how to Play (Huerta Gym Lot)
Letters to Santa (Huerta Gym Lot)
Festive Photo Area (Huerta Gym)
Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove* (Town Green)
Santa’s Mailbox- Deliver your letter to Santa (Town Green)
Stage Entertainment Schedule
5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Live Musical Performances featuring local schools at the Town Green Stage
6:00 P.M.
Hanukkah Menorah Lighting featuring the Jewish Community Center of Sonoma County- Town Green Stage
7:00 P.M.
Holiday Tree Lighting featuring Santa Claus – Town Green Stage
“Snow” fall begins in the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove

HOLIDAY TEA AT DRY CREEK KITCHEN
2023-12-03 13:00 - 14:30
DEC 2-23, 2023 | SATURDAYS + SUNDAYS | 1-2:30PM
Holiday Tea at Hotel Healdsburg is the perfect way to spend a festive afternoon out with friends or family of all ages. We’ve decked the halls — with holiday decor and will have live piano music for the occasion. Custom blend teas and classic cocktails are served with house-made pastries, dainty finger sandwiches, and other holiday fare from Dry Creek Kitchen. It’s one of our favorite holiday traditions, and we invite you to make it one of yours.

$79 for tea service + food
$93 for tea service, food + wine or cocktail selection
$49 children (under 12 years) food, tea, cider + hot chocolate

Reservations start November 1

COSTEAUX BAKERY HEALDSBURG BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
2023-12-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Costeaux Bakery, 417 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA, 95448, United States
Children near and far are invited to meet Santa Claus during the Breakfast with Santa Program at Costeaux French Bakery in 2023. Every Saturday in December, Santa will be onsite from 9-11 am. They can confess if they have been naughty or nice and share their Christmas wish list with Santa. A digital photo will capture the moment to be cherished for years to come.
Showcasing pieces from around the world, the famous Nutcracker collection will adorn the walls of the Healdsburg location. Guests are encouraged to enjoy the season and facilitate holiday planning during their visits. Our team can plan for holiday catering needs, gather entertaining supplies, suggest gifts for your loved ones, and more. Also, our bakery café is a great place to host your private holiday event!

HEALDSBURG FARMER'S MARKET
2023-12-02 08:30 - 12:00
Founded in 1978, the Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market is one of the original twenty-two Certified Farmers’ Markets in California. We are a mutual benefit, non-profit organization, owned and operated by the farmers and vendors of the market.
Featuring a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, as well as flowers, cheeses, honey, olive oil, bread, wild fish, pasture-finished meat, and fresh eggs, the market celebrates the agricultural heritage of this beautiful area. We also have delicious cooked food, packaged food product and beautiful handmade craft.
The market has several special events, for fun, and to raise awareness of seasonal produce. Don’t miss the hilarious Zucchini races, and the great Pumpkin Festival carving contests. Cooking demos, live music and more will happen as the season progresses. We hope if you live in Healdsburg you will come visit us often, and if you are in town for vacation or business, make us part of your travel plans.

HEALDSBURG TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
2023-12-01 18:00 - 18:30
Tree Lighting Celebration
The Tree Lighting Ceremony begins at 6:30 PM. Watch as we light up the Plaza to celebrate this joyous season!
Complimentary Photos with Santa
Photos with Santa start at 6:45 PM. Bring the family downtown to capture merry memories!
Live Music
Enjoy live musical performances by Rocio La Dama de La Cumbia y Su Sonora and Healdsburg Chorus.
Also Enjoy!

Complimentary Hot Chocolate provided by Costeaux French Bakery
Complimentary Carriage Rides provided by Kiwanis
Food & Dessert Vendors
Family Activities

BATTERY EQUIPMENT TRAINING AND DEMO
2023-11-29 11:00 - 13:00 | 10540 Old Redwood Hwy, 10540 Old Redwood Highway, Windsor, CA, 95492, United States
The switch to battery powered outdoor power equipment is happening now!
Join us TOMORROW for a Battery Equipment Training & Demo!
LUNCH PROVIDED!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING
2023-11-23
Photo from Shutterstock
We’re grateful to our guests and are beyond thankful to have had the opportunity to be of service for 20+ years.

H0LIDAYS AL0NG THE FARM TRAILS
2023-11-12 - 2024-01-01
‘Tis the season to celebrate local ag
Enjoy the festive season from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Sonoma County-style with Holidays Along the Farm Trails. Throughout the season, we will be featuring special holiday offerings from our Farm Trails members, including farm-fresh food and drink for your holiday meals, unique ag-centric gifts, and local wreaths and decor. Our enjoy festive holiday experiences, such as cutting your own Christmas tree, taking a wreath making workshop, going on a farm tour, and lots more.
Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@sonomacountyfarmtrails) for more fun ways to celebrate!

Top Picks for Celebrating the Holidays Along the Farm Trails
Use the red Holidays menu tab on the home page, or click below to learn more about these great ways to celebrate the holiday season.
CHRISTMAS TREES: Looking for choose-and-cut, precut, or a living Christmas tree? We have fun and festive options for you!
EVENTS CALENDAR: Check out our calendar for the latest member events, from wreath making workshops, farm tours, Santa visits, and lots more.
HOLIDAY DRINKS: Your holidays will be merry and bright with locally made libations, from wine, cider, and spirits, to juice, coffee, tea, and of course eggnog!
HOLIDAY FOOD: Farm Trails members have everything for your holiday celebration: cheese, fruits & vegetables, grains & dried goods, meat & seafood, pies & baked goods, and preserves & pantry goods. Or treat yourself to a holiday meal out at one of our restaurants, or inquire about catering.
HOLIDAY GIFTS: Skip the big-box stores and supply-chain issues and shop for locally grown and made gifts: foodie gift collections, home goods, wellness and self care, and wreath and decor.
HOLIDAYS MAP: Look for farms and producers using our searchable dynamic map.
