Testimonials

Sunrise Ridge Retreat Testimonials

Octoboer 17, 2009

The views from the cottage couldn't be more spectacular. We enjoyed watching the sunrise every morning, there were great views from the windows and the deck. The cottage was great too, especially enjoyed the cozy window seats/nooks. This is truly a special place. I would highly recommend this to anyone for a peaceful vacation.

masswinelover
Massachusetts


September 9, 2009

Lavender cottage is a beautiful, private peaceful retreat! A great place to leave the world behind and relax. I can still smell the lavender!

Guest: Anonymous


August 7, 2009

The cottage was a beautiful, quiet escape from our busy lifestyles. The grounds were breathtaking and the cottage was private and had everything necessary for a homoe away from home.

Diane and Ed
New York, NY


August 21, 2009

We had a delightful stay at Lavender Cottage at Sunrise Ridge. I considered it spiritual, emotional, and physical healing on a little piece of paradise. We also learned something about organic and bio diversity in crop raising, particularly the watering system.

Mary Carol & Jack Baird Penryn
California


August 21, 2009

Lavender Cottage is just wonderful. The setting is perfect, it is quiet and peaceful. The cottage itself is very spacious and very nicely appointed. We were visiting Sonoma County to look at property and boy do we wish we could find a place like this! The views are fantastic and all the ripe fruit was wonderful. We will definitely come back to stay when we continue our search and will recommend it to our Bay Area friends. This place is a find!

Guest: Anonymous


August 27, 2008

We just finished our one week stay at Sunrise Ridge and it was excellent. Perfect location to explore all that the area offers. Very relaxing and we look forward to planning our return visit. This place is a great retreat.

Sincerely,
Jonathan & Kathleen Mancini
Cranston, Rhode Island


July 6, 2009

We had an absolutely fabulous time at the Sunrise Ridge Retreat. It is the most peaceful setting to have a week away. The grounds are gorgeous and we had a full week of great wine, fresh fruit and vegetables, beautiful sunrises and nights in the hot tub under the stars. We look forward to coming back again soon!

Mike and Christie
New York, NY


July 15, 2009

An enchanting sensory delight in every way...The views of sweeping vineyards..awakening to the sunrise each morning... the distant lights of Santa Rosa...and a magnificant full moon each night ... an unforgettable experience..The scents of lavender and rosemary... hummingbirds diving... ...walks were wonderfully peaceful...visits to vineyards and the coast were exciting! A perfect blend of adventure and calm all rolled into one! I hope to return again to your little slice of Heaven!

Thank you,
Lynda and Jim


June 1, 2008

Home away from home says it all! We loved our week in your perfect cottage in such a pastoral setting. We enjoyed the hot tub every evening with a glass of wine purchased at the day's favorite winery. The area restaurants did not disappoint. But most of all the serenity of the place, the proximity to enchanting countryside, the coast, no strip malls or Wal-Mart...just the way it used to be in our beautiful country. Thank you for sharing your very special place with us. We will return...

Guest: Anonymous


Feb. 5, 2008

The perfect getaway - really comfortable cozy house with all the amenities needed. There are all the extras - great star gazing from the hot tub, grounds blooming with life, we really enjoyed our stay and hope we can return.

Thanks
Rebecca, Bill and Baby Willa


Nov. 7, 2007

Wonderful place! Watching the fog recede from the valley from the hot tub - spectacular! The cottage is ideal, the wine country beautiful. We'll recommend it to our friends on the east coast.

Karen and Joel
Newton, MA


October 26, 2007

Our first time to the wine country and it was perfect! We went to Armstrong State Park to see the big Redwoods and saw harbor seals at Goat Rock. We spent a day in Healdsburg wandering through the art galleries, I love photography and took many photos of the vineyards but not as many as I took of the gardens surrounding your property. Thank you for providing such a lovely setting and creating the stage for a memorable vacation.

Dan and Lynn Joachim
Scandia, Minnesota


Labor Day Weekend 2007

Thank you so much for such a beautiful little retreat. We had a great time. This cottage is perfect for a family get-a-way. Thank you also for the veggies and strawberry picking. We would love to return. Be Well

Laura, Paul, Elizabeth and Baby Gabriel
PS This was our 5th wedding anniversary - we will hold this special spot in our hearts forever.


Aug. 17, 2007

We have been enjoying very much everything-the views are so beautiful, the gardens, the pond... The house is breathtaking, with so many details and it seems that a lot of love was put into it.

The fruit is amazing, the best strawberries we had ever tasted, apples, peaches, pears...
We loved the flowers you kindly put out for us; they are very, very beautiful. We will definitely miss this place and have it in our hearts for ever. Thank you for sharing this beautiful space with others.

Hope to come back.
Nancy and Francisco Cauargo
New York City


July 25, 2007

Glad to see that you have posted more current pics of your place. The old ones are good, but the newest really tell the story of how beautiful your place is. We really enjoyed our stay. It is our kind of place: nice accommodations, quiet, peaceful! One of the things I enjoyed the most was morning time out on the patio with my cup of coffee.
It was a wonderful place to spend our 30th anniversary. Hope to visit again.

Claudia Brewer


June 16, 2007

We are counting our blessings each day at Sunrise Ridge! The gardens -- the cottage warm with wood and works of art in spacious blue sky. It was the perfect complement to our singing workshop.

Thanks for all,
Cindy in Val


May 25, 2007

What a marvelous retreat. From the warm warmth and serenity of the pale yellow walls to the lavender and rosemary lining the walks, this is truly an amazing place. The gardens are wonderful and the cottage charming. The window seat and insets are perfect. The views are gorgeous. Thank you so much for making our 10th anniversary getaway so memorable.

Karen Paul


May 21, 2007

What a wonderful place to stay. The setup is just perfect for us! We just launched the awesome kitchen, plus a few! And the stargazing from the hot tub was priceless. An amazing getaway that we much appreciated. They've done an amazing job on the landscaping, and it will be beautiful for years to come.
Peace.

Joanna and Ken
St. Petersburg, Florida


May 10, 2007

Thank you so much for your hospitality. Your little slice of heaven up here is amazing, and we are so lucky that we got to enjoy it for a few days. Our honeymoon was perfect, and we could not have picked better place!

Irena and Rick
Florida


April 7, 2007

This place rocked! A much-needed getaway from the urban mess and traffic of Southern California. The wine was great too! Thanks so much and we hope to be back.

Murray and Sean
Carlsbad, California


March 25, 2007

Thank you for your hospitality and excellent accommodations. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay during our time here. Coleman Valley Road was a highlight! As well as the fruit trees being in bloom.

Terry and Dan West
Redlands California


Feb. 4, 2007

Hard to believe it took us over a year to get back here. The magic remains. The smell of rosemary on the walk, the full moon over the hot tub, quiet dinners, lazy afternoons reading, long walks, and lots of time to select it be grateful. We look forward to our next visit. Sooner, and later.

Toni Castel
Berkeley


January 8, 2007

20 years together in a beautiful place for a second honeymoon!

Valerie and Michael Hatfield


Labor Day weekend 2005

Thanks for the opportunity to stay in your great spot. We relaxed and read, and took advantage of the "down time" before the arrival of our first child.

Warmly,
Shawn & Kate
San Francisco

04/01/06

Wow!! Although the spring weather was not the best, we found this cozy guest house to satisfy all of our remote getaway desires. The full working kitchen and jacuzzi were very accomodating as well as the breathtaking views and close proximity to all of the wonderful California wineries in the area. What an amazing time we had in the Sonoma and coastal area, hiking, day trips, picnics, beach walks and coatal views, wineries, and amazing restraunts all in very short proximity to the house. These accomodations are a perfect location for a small family or couples getaway. We can't wait to visit again.

Ed Meyer
Syracuse, NY


October 10, 2005

Thank you for letting us stay at your guest house. We wish we could have stayed longer, We would love to come back. I will tell all my friends about your wonderful property.

Kae and Pablo


October 10, 2005

We loved our stay here. Too bad we have to leave today but we'll come back next year for sure. I'll tell friends about your place. It's so cute and quiet.

Thanks
Kay


October 27, 2005

So relaxed that we forgot what month it was :). Thank you for the hospitality. We enjoyed partaking of a little piece of your oasis. We go back home reluctantly.

See you again soon!
Nef & Johanna


Thank you for a delightful stay. We relaxed.....it was a tonic. The cottage is well appointed, very thoughtful and stylish. We will definitely return.  We did not wish to disturb your peace so we simply vanished before noon. I hope we are in good standing. I will refer friends.

Toni


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