Cloverdale,
California is a quite community nestled in the
Alexander Valley just a short drive north of San Francisco.
Centrally located (15 minutes north of Healdsburg and
15 minutes south of Hopland), The Shelford House is convenient
for day trips to both Sonoma and Mendocino Counties. Even
though we are located at the vineyards edge, we are only
a few minutes from Highway 101.
Sonoma
County Wineries - There are over a hundred world
renowned Sonoma County wineries within a few miles of
The Shelford House. You have easy access to the Alexander
Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley, and Sonoma
Valley. Drive through acres of vineyards as you travel
to the many small and large wineries and enjoy the hospitality
at the local tasting rooms. Many times you can talk directly
to the wine maker. Some wineries do charge a fee for wine
tasting, but The Shelford House offers complimentary tasting
tickets for our guests at a few select wineries.
Mendocino
County Wineries – With 10 diverse wine
growing regions, Mendocino County has many fine wineries
that are available for daily wine tasting. Venture out
through the Yorkville Highlands and Anderson Valley on
your way to the Pacific Ocean and the quaint towns of
Albion, Mendocino and Ft. Bragg. Head north through Hopland,
Ukiah and Redwood Valley to find more wineries with an
abundance of offerings. Wine, food, bocce ball, and lovely
scenery are just some of what Mendocino County has to
offer.
Local
Brewing Companies - There are many micro breweries
for those of you who would prefer an ice cold beer to
a warm glass of red wine. Cloverdale has an excellent
Brewery and Restaurant, Ruth McGowan's. Both the beer
and food are favorites of our guests (and the Innkeepers
too). Other breweries can be found in Hopland, Healdsburg,
and Santa Rosa.
Russian
River - Many activities await you on the river. From
The Shelford House (only a stones throw from the Russian
River) you can arrange a canoe trip down to the Alexander
Valley Campgrounds through many spectacular vineyards
and orchards. We will be more than glad to help you make
reservations. Swimming is also very enjoyable in the shallow
slow moving water of the river. Fishing is an excellent
past time with large striped bass available to the tricky
angler during season.
Restaurants
- Within easy driving distance (some guests have even
walked) is a wide range of excellent restaurants. From
four star dining experiences to casual local favorites,
Cloverdale has many great dining establishments to choose
from. Review the large selection of Local menus in our
dining room.
Lake
Sonoma - Cloverdale is a gateway to Lake Sonoma /
Warm Springs Dam. Located only seven miles from The Shelford
House, the lake offers many recreational facilities open
to the public, including a Visitors Canter / Fish Hatchery
complex and an overlook with a view of the dam and newly
filled lake. Boats can be launched at Lake Sonoma's Marina
and you rent a Kayak, Canoe, Tubes and Paddle Boats as
well as Sail Boats, Power Boats, and Jet Skis. There is
fishing for bass, catfish, and trout. Picnicking, swimming,
and hiking are also available at Lake Sonoma.
The Cloverdale Museum and Historical Society
welcomes visitors November through February, Friday through
Sunday, 11:00am to 3:00pm, March through October, Thursday
through Monday, 11:00am to 3:00pm, and by appointment.
Calendar
of Upcoming Events Links
Sonoma.com
Russian
River Wine Road
Dry
Creek Winegrowers
Alexander
Valley Winegrowers
California
Wine
Wine
Country Inns
Mendocino
Winegrowers Alliance
Mendocino
County Alliance
Destination
Hopland
Hopland
Passport Association
Travel
Planner Links
Sonoma
County Resources
City
of Cloverdale
Cloverdale
Historical Society
Fly
into Sonoma County with Horizon Air
Historic
Inns of Cloverdale
Society
Travel Entertainment Restaurants Business Arts (STERBA)
Visit
Sonoma
Wine
Country Inns of Sonoma County
WCIs
Travel Planner
Activities
Armstrong
Redwoods
Bike
Tours and Rentals
Canoeing
& Kayaking
Charles
M. Schulz Museum
Fishing
Golf
Helicopter
Rides
Hiking
Hot Air
Ballooning
Horseback
Riding
Infineon
Raceway
Lake
Sonoma
Orchid
Nursery Tour
Pacific
Coast Air Museum
Safari
West Wildlife Preserve
Scenic
Drives
Skydiving
Sonoma
Cheese Factory
Sonoma
Traintown
Vintage
Aircraft Rides
Wine
Tasting/Appreciation
Wine
Country Balloons
Dining
Cyrus
Restaurant
Diavola
Pizzaria & Salumeria
Farm
House Inn Restaurant
Healdsburg
Restaurant Menus
Hoffman
House Cafe
Jimtown
Store
Madrona Manor
On
Line Reservations – Northern California Wine Country
Ruth
McGowan’s Brew Pub
Sonoma
County Restaurants by Area
Taverna
Santi
Willow
Wood Cafe & Market
Olive
Oil
Sonoma
County Olive Oil Producers
BR
Cohn Olive Oil
Wine
Touring & Limos
Beau
Wine Tours and Limousine Service
Big
Red Engine Company
Five
Star Limousine Wine Tours & Transportation
Healdsburg
Area Winery Tours
Style
‘n Comfort Limousine Service
Vine
Rover Tours
Vintage
Chrome Tours and Adventures
Local
Wineries List
Russian
River Wine Road Wineries List
Innkeepers
Favorite Wines and Wineries
Blends
David
Coffaro
Carignon
Pellegrini
Chardonnay
Alexander
Valley
Dutcher
Crossing
Esterlina
Raymond
Burr
Simi
Cabernt Savignon
A.
Rafanelli
Pedroncelli
Raymond
Burr
Rezonja
Robert Young
Pinot Noir
Arista
Papapietro
Perry
Thumbprint
Port
Lake
Sonoma
Pedroncelli
Trentadue
Simi
Segeshio
Merlot
Pezzi
King
Rosenblum
Sangiovese
Camellia
Cellars
Segeshio
Zinfandel
Alexander
Valley
Bella
Lake
Sonoma
Meeker
Pedroncelli
Segeshio
Stryker
Yoakim
Bridge
Wineries
with Tours
Private
Tours
Public
Tours
Wedding
& Event Planner
Vineyard
Events
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