Description
Circa 1883. This Italianate manor, a short distance from Healdsburg Plaza, is located on an acre of grounds with century-old trees, including a graceful magnolia tree, flowers and a large koi pond with a bridge and waterfall. The attractively decorated historic home offers antiques and Victorian appointments. Accommodations include five rooms in the main house and four suites. The Tower Suite in the old water tower next to the pool boasts an appealing queen bed, second-floor living room, view of the vineyard and a private outdoor garden whirlpool tub. Every possible wish seems to have been anticipated in all the rooms, with items such as pool slippers, two sets of robes, refrigerators, wet bars and make-up mirrors among the plethora of amenities. An award-winning breakfast (Sunset Magazine) includes such treats as its signature Honor Mansion Eggs Benedict. An extensive repertoire contains both a winter menu and a summer menu. Dishes include homemade chicken apricot sausage, Espresso Pears with vanilla ice cream, Grand Mariner French Toast, and Chardonnay Peach Bisque. Before dinner, an array of colorful hors d'oeuvres are presented, and after dinner, tempting treats such as Cathi's chocolate-dipped macaroons appear. The innkeepers are expert itinerary planners and will be able to help you find the best wineries, scenic trails and picnic spots, restaurants, canoe trips down the Russian River, organic farms, llama ranches and butterfly gardens.
This property has been featured in Sunset Magazine ("West's Best Inns").
Location: City/Urban, In the heart of Sonoma County wine country where Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley and the Russian River Valley converge.
