Honor Mansion, Healdsburg

I love luxury & value.  Honor Mansion’s staff treats their guests like VIP’s. When you arrive, your room will be cooled to perfection or a warm fire will be lit to welcome you.  Every little detail is taken care of, European linens, feather beds, fresh flowers, “butler’s basket” for items you forgot to pack, 24 hour espresso/cappuccino machine, full gourmet breakfast with complimentary mimosa, afternoon & evening refreshments and more.

When you drive up, it looks lovely but you have no idea what awaits you until you enter the grounds. You’ll never want to leave. If you want to take a break from wine tasting, hang out at your “very own resort” — sunbathe by the pool, challenge your neighbor to Bocce Ball, learn how to play Croquet, play a little half-court hoops, jog the 1/4 mile jogging trail or just walk the grounds by the vineyards, relax and watch the Koi.  (The Koi are super cute & friendly.  I have some great pictures of them greeting guests with their mouths wide open.)

The staff is always friendly, accommodating and helpful. They’ll set you up with Jay (or me if available) so you can taste and tour in an open air land rover.