The booming metroplis of Healdsburg, CA...

One core foundation (so official hahaha) of this blog is imaginary travel... so here is our first trip.

I was thinking about maybe training for a half marathon... thinking turned into researching potential races and that's when it happened... I stumbled onto a candidate for the cutest town in America, or at least Northern California. Our first destination is Healdsburg, California.

This little town is located right of the 101, in the heart of California wine country. There is a lot to do and see while staying in Healdsburg, from the abundant wineries, to gorgeous golf courses, to exquisite dining. This would be the perfect vacation for someone like me, who loves to go and engulf myself with small town charm, while still having plenty of things to do on the agenda (although agenda might not be right word to use in connection with this laid back small town). I think a long weekend away would be an ideal amount of time to experience this seemingly bewitching town; perhaps this Memorial weekend (although the Summer is peak "tourist" season). 

Some must do's while in Healdsburg (assisted by the Healdsburg visitor's bureau):

          - Take a cooking class located in the town's plaza

          - Visit SEVERAL of the wineries... improve knowledge on the art of wine making

          - Visit the local parks and street markets to really get a feel for the residents

          - My personal favorite: look up every museum and/or art gallery and spend an obscene amount of time at each :-)

     And what kind of imaginary travel agent would I be without recommending a place to stay? I think the perfect spot would be the Redwood Treehouse right on the Russian River and within 10 miles of 60 different wineries. It's quaintness comes at a cost however, for a 4-5 night stay it costs $430/ night. There are various discounts available though, particularly from November to March. The main house sleeps 4-6 people comfortably, so it would be great for a couples getaway. The owners do a great job at maintaining the balance between seclusion and modern comforts. There is free Wifi, as well as access to TVs, dvd players, iPod dock, etc.

I hope that one day I will be fortunate enough to visit this picturesque little town and eat of these yummy desserts...I have no idea what they are, but they look delicious. :-)

Don't forget to daydream...

Yours Truly