October 25, 2008: Self-guided Saturday sightseeing

9:00am Let's all meet at Mona's residence.
Address: 101 Monitor Pass Court
Vallejo CA 94889
We will depart from Mona's place at 9:30am. If you miss us, we will see you at (restaurant venue to be announced later) for get together dinner at 6:00pm.
Leilanie's cell: 408 348 1738
Ida's cell: 650 515 2068
Ding's cell: 973 202 2638
Bernie's cell: 510 332 0645
I will be posting an announcement every month to serve as a reminder.

(You’re free to visit any wineries you wish.

We’ve visited these and found them enjoyable.)

Suggested wineries to visit:

	Comments
Sterling Vineyards http://www.sterlingvineyards.com/en-row/VisitSterling/ 1105 Oak Knoll Ave Napa, CA 94558 (707) 252-7410	Your visit to Sterling Vineyards starts with a one-of-a-kind aerial tram ride to the hilltop winery, enjoying panoramic view of the Napa Valley.
Beringer Vineyards http://www.beringer.com/beringer/home.jsp 2000 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574 (707) 967-4412	Take the Taste of Beringer tour where you’ll see ancient barrels carved in Germany, and the underground tunnels where wine is aged. 11 AM, 12 PM, 1:00 PM and 3:45 PM. daily
Robert Mondavi Winery http://www.robertmondaviwinery.com/flash/index.cfm 841 Latour Ct, Napa, CA (707) 226-1395	The Robert Mondavi Winery is open to visitors daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Advanced tour reservations are highly recommended. To make a reservation, call 888-766-632 Extension 2000 (phone tree selection #2).
V Sattui Winery http://www.vsattui.com/ 1111 White Lane St. Helena, CA (707) 963-7774	A great place for lunch! Winter hours are 9am - 5pm
Sutter Home Winery http://www.sutterhome.com/home.php 277 Saint Helena Hwy S Saint Helena, CA 94574 (707) 963-3104	The place to go if you like sweeter wines (similar to Beringer), and pleasant surroundings.
Rutherford Wine Co. http://www.rutherfordhill.com/ 1680 Silverado Trail St. Helena, CA (707) 963 5253	Enjoy an informative guided tour of their winery property, including wine-aging caves and a special tasting in the cellar. Tour Schedule: 11:30 am, 1:30 & 3:30

6:00 pm Get-Together Dinner at (to be decided)

Please RSVP by September 1^st to Lanie for dinner (business casual)

For those of you who would like to stay overnight, below is the list of suggested hotels/motels/Bed&B’fast Inns to choose from….. please book at least three months in advance. (Harvest time is popular!)

· Zinfandel Inn Bed and Breakfast (http://www.zinfandelinn.com) Phone: (707) 963-3512

· Trailside Inn (http://www.trailsideinn.com ) Phone: (707) 942-4106

· Scarlett’s Country Inn (http://www.theinnkeeper.com/bnb/10952) Phone: (707) 942-6669

· Adagio Inn (http://www.adagioinn.com/ )Toll Free: (888)-8ADAGIO

· Wine Country Villa (http://www.winecountryvilla.com/) Phone: (707) 963-9073; Toll Free: 866-963-9073

· Cedar Gables Inn (http://www.cedargablesinn.com) Phone: (800) 309-7969

· Inn on Randolph (http://www.innonrandolph.com/) Phone: (800)-670-6886

· Shady Oaks Country Inn (http://www.shadyoakscountryinn.com/index.html) Phone (707)-963-1190

· El Bonita Motel (http://elbonita.com) Phone: (707) 963 3216

Note: All require a two-night stay for all Friday and Saturday arrivals.

October 26, 2008 Sunday (self-guided tour)

Fun Things to Do:

Napa Valley Wine Train

Napa Valley, CA
(707) 224-4768

Hot Air Balloon Ride

Calistoga Balloons

email: upandaway4911@msn.com

888-995-7700 - 707-942-5758

PO Box 858, Calistoga CA 94515

Old Faithful Geyser of California

1299 Tubbs Lane,

Calistoga, CA 94515

Phone: (707) 942-6463

Thank you!

Questions/Concerns:

Lanie Z. Gammon: 408 348 1738

Ida C. Estrada: 650 515 2068

Bernie B. Graham: 510 332-0645