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What's New in Sonoma Valley
This section highlights a sampling of changes & additions in Sonoma Valley including wine tasting room openings, new restaurants, hotels & inns, and featured things to do.

Wineries & Wine	Cuisine	Services
Things to Do	Lodging

Wineries & Wine

Highway 12
joins the Cellar Door Tasting Room

Highway 12 wines are now available for complimentary tasting at the multi winery Cellar Door Tasting Room on the grounds of the Lodge at Sonoma located at 1395 Broadway. 707-938-4466.

Things to Do

Morton's Warm Springs Now Open for the Season	Morton's Warm Springs in Kenwood officially is now open for the season from 10am to 6pm. (pools close at 5pm) on Saturday & Sundays in May and Tuesday through Sunday in June to August. Rejuvenate in mineral springs, relax under the oak canopy, picnic on grassy hills, or play games on any of the recreational areas throughout the property. Walk along natural paths and winding creeks to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of this historical gathering place. 707-833-5591 www.mortonswarmsprings.com
New Leaf Gallery Spring Show	A New Leaf Gallery in Sonoma will launch its Spring Show featuring works by 5 new Sculptors and new works by gallery artists on Saturday April 19th 2008. 30 new pieces will be introduced during this exhibition, including a bold 7’ tall abstract sculpture crafted in an innovative cementitious material by Mary Oros. At Cornerstone Place 23588 Highway 121 Sonoma, CA 95476 Open 7 days 10-5pm. 707-933-1300
New Name and Website for Vintage Chrome Tours	Vintage Chrome Tours has a new name and a new website where you can see their vintage touring cars for that special Sonoma Wine Country tour or event. Their new name is Vintage Wine Tours of Sonoma. Click here to visit their new website where you can see their fleet of vehicles and find additional information.
The Olive Press	The Olive Press is now open at it's new Sonoma Valley location. The retail shop, tasting room and pressing facility are located alongside the Jacuzzi Family Winery at 24724 Arnold Dr. /Hwy 121. The Glen Ellen location is now closed. Olive oils and gifts can be ordered though on their website: www.theolivepress.com.

Cuisine

Sonoma Palette Cookbook at Sonoma Valley Museum of Art	The Sonoma Valley Museum of Art celebrates the release of its Sonoma Palette: Appetizers cookbook. Bringing together the finest in Sonoma Valley culinary and fine arts, Sonoma Palette: Appetizers. From Palette to Palate with a Nod to the Masters features 35 original, award-winning recipes, each developed by museum members and judged by an esteemed panel of local food experts. Available at the museum located at 551 Broadway Sonoma CA. Just off the Plaza. 707-939-7862
Figone’s Olive Oil Company	Figone’s Olive Oil Company is Sonoma Valley’s first Italian olive oil company. Frank Figone’s olive orchard contains over 4,000 trees and boasts 7 different Tuscan varietals. The production press and tasting room are open 7 days a week from 10am to 5:00pm at Jack London Village in Glen Ellen. 14301 Arnold Drive. Call 800-495-4010 or 707-938-3164 for information.
The girl and the fig Launches a New Webstore.	Visit the girl and the fig's (lower case is intentional) new webstore for everything FIG and then some. Log in for Sonoma Wine Country Fig Food recipes and serving tips. Specialty Wine Country Fig Food, Artisan Food Products, Clothing & Spa Product, Unique Gifts, Books & Art. Click here to visit the site.
Jazz at Saddles Restaurant	On every third Friday, Saddles Restaurant at MacArthur Place Inn at 29 East MacArthur in Sonoma presents live Jazz music in the Club Lounge from 6-9pm. Half price on delicious appetizers! www.macarthurplace.com
Shiso Restaurant opens for lunch.	A modern Asian and Sushi Bar restaurant is now open for both lunch and dinner in the Sonoma Courtyard shops. Fresh made to order food inspired by quality and organic ingrediants. 522 Broadway Sonoma CA 95476 707-933-9331 www.shisorestaurant.com
Rins Thai now delivers!	Even easier than pick up...Rins Thai restaurant now offers free delivery of their wonderful dinners from 4-8pm within the Sonoma city limits. Minimum order of $35. 139 East Napa St. Sonoma, CA 95476 Call 707.938.1462 to order.

Lodging

Les Petite Maisons

Four inviting guest cottages on the East side of Sonoma are now ready to book for your stay. Each with its own style, all have equipped kitchens, queen beds, and come with a complimentary breakfast.

1190 East Napa
Sonoma, Ca.
800-291-8962

Services

Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau moves to new location	The Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau's second location has moved to Cornerstone Gardens at 13647 Arnold Drive. Stop in to pick up a Visitor's Guide and other information about the Sonoma Valley. Open seven days a week.
Avalon Glass Studio & Gallery	Custom glass design and fabrication services for your business or home. See blown glass art, hand carved stone mantels, and more at Avalon's new studio in Jack London Village in Glen Ellen. Located at 14301 Arnold Drive Suite 2. Open daily from 10-5. Call 707.938.1564 for more information.
Sonoma Dog Camp	All you need for your dog including day care is now available at a new business right on Broadway across from Sonoma Valley High School. Hours are Monday through Friday 10 am to 6:30 pm and 10 am to 4pm on Saturdays. 1061 Broadway Sonoma, CA 95476 707.935.3645

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Dog Friendly Sonoma

If you are considering visiting Sonoma Valley with your dog, please visit our Dog Friendly Sonoma page for tips and resources.

Horizon Air Sonoma
Wine County Flights

Horizon Air will begin offering daily direct service to Sonoma County from Portland and a third nonstop flight from Los Angeles beginning October 28th. The only direct flights to Wine Country are to Sonoma County Airport just north of Santa Rosa.

Horizon Air offers once-daily service to Sonoma County from Seattle, and flights from Los Angeles twice daily Sunday through Friday and once on Saturday. The additional flight from Los Angeles and the new flight from Portland will operate daily and, like Horizon Air’s current flights will be operated with fuel-efficient, 76-seat Q400 turboprop aircraft. With its near jet-like speed, the Q400 will take one hour and 50 minutes to travel between Portland and Sonoma County.

Horizon Air serves wines and microbrews at no extra charge as part of its regular in-flight service to passengers 21 years or older on all of its flights to Sonoma County.

In addition to the usual two pieces of baggage that can be checked at no charge, Horizon will accept a box of up to 12 bottles of wine per passenger at no extra charge from customers on flights departing Sonoma County. The wine must be packaged to courier standards for shipment.

www.horizonair.com