Glen Ellen.
Glen Ellen sits in the crook of Sonoma Valley, shaded by redwoods and bay laurels along Sonoma Creek. You smell woodsmoke from hearth ovens and the damp pine needle mulch underfoot. Arnold Drive carries the slow traffic past a couple of saloons, a market, and Jack London’s old mountain spread. It is an unhurried corner where century-old Zinfandel vines still yield fruit and evenings run on local Pinot Noir and sourdough.
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What to do in Glen Ellen Wine Country United States
Glen Ellen gathers itself along a quiet bend of Arnold Drive, flanked by wooded hillsides and old ranch land. Days here move to the rhythm of early morning trail walks, afternoon cellar visits, and long dinners by a wood fire. It suits travellers who want the wine country cellar experience without the tour bus crowds, trading manicured resort luxury for working vineyards, redwood shade, and honest cooking.
24 hours in Glen Ellen Wine Country United States
Start at Les Pascals for morning espresso and caneles before hiking up to the Wolf House ruins in Jack London State Historic Park. Spend the afternoon tasting old-vine reds along London Ranch Road. By seven, sit at the hearthside counter at Glen Ellen Star for whole roasted sea bass and blistered vegetables. Everything sits within a five-minute drive. Select 1 Day above to see it.
2 days in Glen Ellen Wine Country United States
Dedicate day two to the heights of Sonoma Mountain. Walk through the quiet glens at Sonoma Botanical Garden, then cross over to Benziger for a walk through biodynamic vineyards. Grab tri-tip sandwiches from the Village Market for lunch on the grass, and finish with a cold pint beside Sonoma Creek at the Jack London Lodge saloon. Choose 2 Days to expand the plan.
3 days in Glen Ellen Wine Country United States
A third day opens up the northern valley. Take Highway 12 into Kenwood for understated family cellars, then drive the steep twists of Trinity Road toward the Napa border for ridge-line views. Return to Glen Ellen for a slow dinner of braised short ribs at the Fig Cafe in nearby Glen Ellen or Kenwood, enjoying the unhurried country pace.
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Literary History in Glen Ellen Wine Country United States
Walk the redwood trails at Jack London State Historic Park to the volcanic stone ruins of Wolf House and the cottage where London wrote his South Seas tales.
Wine & Vineyards in Glen Ellen Wine Country United States
Sample dry-farmed Zinfandel from gnarly 1880s vines at Pagani Ranch and ride the biodynamic tram tour through volcanic soil at Benziger Family Winery.
Hearth Cooking in Glen Ellen Wine Country United States
Grab a counter stool at Glen Ellen Star for wood-roasted baby vegetables with tahini and cast-iron sourdough pizza pulled straight from the brick oven.
Forest Hiking in Glen Ellen Wine Country United States
Climb through Douglas firs and madrones on the Sonoma Mountain Ridge Trail, climbing toward North Sonoma Mountain for views across the entire valley.
Bakeries & Cafes in Glen Ellen Wine Country United States
Pick up pain au chocolat and fresh baguettes at Les Pascals, where Pascal Merle bakes classical French pastries right along the main stretch of Arnold Drive.
Botanical Gardens in Glen Ellen Wine Country United States
Stroll the gravel paths of Sonoma Botanical Garden, home to one of North America's largest collections of wild-collected Asian woodland plants and magnolias.
Historic Taverns in Glen Ellen Wine Country United States
Drink cold anchor steam or local cider at the Jack London Lodge saloon, built in the early 1900s right alongside the rushing waters of Sonoma Creek.
Village Markets in Glen Ellen Wine Country United States
Fill your picnic basket at Glen Ellen Village Market with Sonoma cheeses, house-smoked tri-tip sandwiches, and local olive oil before heading to the trails.
Scenic Drives in Glen Ellen Wine Country United States
Drive the winding climb up Warm Springs Road and Cavedale Road for steep vineyard views reaching toward the Mayacamas and Mount Saint Helena peaks.
Day Trips in Glen Ellen Wine Country United States
Head twenty minutes south to Sonoma Plaza for historic adobe barracks and Mexican-era history, or north to the quiet tasting cellars of Kenwood.
Regional Produce in Glen Ellen Wine Country United States
Stop by local farm stands and olive mills along Highway 12 for freshly pressed California extra virgin olive oil, Gravenstein apples, and heirloom plums.
Creekside Walks in Glen Ellen Wine Country United States
Follow the shaded bank of Sonoma Creek near the historic grist mill site, where cool breezes cut through the summer heat beneath broad sycamores.