weekend getaway = doodle fun.

[Shaia]

we drove up to wine country/russian river for a long weekend and boy did she have a blast out in the country. (i must save up for a california country home - ha) we hit some wineries, where she frolicked in the vineyards with the vineyard dogs, played in the river (wouldn't go in beyond her knees), but her fave part was hanging out the car window.

leaving SF:


eyelids flapping in the breeze:

[lmtoth2]

that's awesome I love SF (and Napa too!). So the vineyards were all dog friendly?

[Shaia]

amazingly, out of 4 (or 5? can't remember ) only one asked us to tie her outside. the napa wineries on the main drag are much more strict, but we were way off the beaten path in healdsburg, and they are all dog friendly. we'd march her right in, and she would sit quietly. often, they wouldn't notice she was there! they usually have a vineyard dog and are up in the hills a bit, so we'd let her go while we sipped wine. the winery dog would show her around. ahhhh. the good life

BTW leslie -just got back in and connecting to reality (i.e. th computer) and saw your vaca photos - what fun it looks like they had! dex swimming!! shaia is still not sure about going all the way in.....

[Labracadabra]

Fun!

[Jac]

Hey, Mary! It is funny that someone from SF would visit lil'ol' Healdsburg for fun!
Dave and I were married at Armstrong Grove...right there along the Russian River...needless to say, I love that area...it truly is gorgeous.
Do you ever go to Korbel? That is a favorite of ours.
I love your pictures!

[sdrudge]

Love the pictures. It looks like shaia likes to go for drives.

[Shaia]

jac, we LOVE getting out of the city and going up to the wine country - healdsburg, napa, russian river, guerneville, etc. i am secretly plotting my move up there where i can have a labradoodle farm
we did stop at korbel yesterday! ate at the deli and sipped champagne. a perfect sunday.
we hiked in armstrong grove on saturday in the redwood grove. shaia had such a blast. can't wait to get back....

[L's Mom]

Great pictures, sounds like an awesome time!

[MaxandMe]

wow LOVE your pics and sounds like you all had fun

[Jac]

Ah, if you ever get a chance to move and get that Labradoodle farm, let me know! I can help!! LOL
I can just picture the lovely time you had...honestly, I think that the areas in Sonoma and Napa Counties are the most beautiful anywhere.
Armstrong Grove was the first place I visited when I arrived and I was amazed at the size and beauty...and the silence, sort of spritual way of the woods...it is a magical place. We went to Korbel, to the deli, after our ceremony...sipped champagne and ate a lovely meal while we enjoyed the gorgeous scenery...
Thanks for bringing back the lovely memories!

[Lucky Me]

I LOVE that pic with the golden gate bridge in the back!!!
We have also been to Korbel, we love their "Sec" champagne.....always have to order it as the stores never carry it here .
My step-daughter lives in Geurneyville....yes it is beautiful there! The only down side for me is when it rains for a long time....everything is so damp & slimy. And those yucky banana slugs come out! Yuck!!