As Featured on Unwrapped "Tourist Treats" on The Food Network

Sonoma County…some call it the “Provence of the U.S.” because of its mild weather, artisan food, scenic vistas, family farms, and outstanding wines. But this “Provence” is a little closer to home and its bounty is waiting for you to discover in a 4-day culinary tour featuring cooking workshops, wine tastings, tours, and dining experiences.

Your base for the tour is in the stylish and charming town of Healdsburg located at the convergence of three distinguished wine appellations—Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley, and Russian River. Depending on the season your cooking class may feature a market tour and lesson on summer vegetables, a visit to a chef's priavate garden, or maybe even a lesson on global wood fired cuisine. Your tour will also include a full day bike tour with gourmet lunch or private wine tour and a relaxing massage in the privacy of your inn.

Day One

Arrive on your own in Healdsburg, 67 miles north of San Francisco in Northern Sonoma County. Settle in to your luxury bed and breakfast, The Grape Leaf Inn. Surrounded by awarding-winning lush gardens and century-old evergreens, the Grape Leaf Inn is tucked away on a quiet historic street, a four block walk from fine shops and restaurants and minutes from more than 104 wineries. Its 12 romantic rooms reflect the personality of the wine for which they are named. All feature TV, DVD, CD, and wireless internet. Some have fireplaces. Enjoy a wine and cheese tasting in the inn's "Speakeasy."

Dinner on your own tonight.

Day Two

This morning awaken to an exquisite culinary experience, not just another (yawn) morning meal. From the first cup of steaming coffee, ground from beans blended and roasted especially for the Inn by award winning Flying Goat Coffee roastery to the four course gourmet breakfast created from the freshest locally grown produce and herbs(most grown in our own gardens)-all are prepared with imaginative flair by the
owner/chefs (trained by the Culinary Institute of America and Mom).   Then, depending on the weekend you select, your day will begin with a hands-on cooking class featuring the local products, wines, and chefs or vintners of the area. Each lesson has its own personality, but all highlight local and sustainable agriculture; organic whenever possible. A full lunch accompanied by local wines follows the lesson.

Time in the afternoon to explore Healdsburg's lovely plaza or to enjoy your massage.

Evening on your own to try some of Healdsburg’s world-class restaurants.

Day Three

Breakfast.

Today is your day to get out on the road (whether by car or by bike) and explore some of the area's many wineries. If you choose to do this by bike, we will supply the bikes, a guide, and a gourmet picnic lunch. If you want to go by car, you will have the option of bringing your own deli items for a picnic lunch or stopping somewhere along the way at a suggested restaurant.

Dinner on your own.

Day Four

Breakfast.

Morning check out and departure.

Click here to view a recipe from this program recently featured on Unwrapped