What's New?

SPRING! At the River that means the last of the charity Crab feeds will happen in February (rotary, masons, etc) daffodils are starting to bloom along the roadways and the mustard starts up in the vineyards. Beautiful.

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are having Hugs & KISS Bingo on Feb 11th (advance tickets online!) Dress up like aging rock stars and join the fun.

Check out restaurants and lodging for Valentine's Specials OR head to the river NOW to find that special someone at the Rainbow Cattle Company or the bar at R3 Hotel... never too soon/late to find a Valentine!

Advance Planning:

*     Barrel Tasting weekend is coming up the first 2 weekends in March. Make reservations for a place to stay and get a nice deal on your room, cabin or vacation rental home. It's a lot of fun and better when shared with a couple friends.

*     Summer Weekends: Book reservations now for your summer weekend getaways for the best choice of rooms and cabins. Come on, you know it's gonna be foggy and freezing if you live in SF. And if you're in Sacramento or Palm Springs you'll want to head for more comfortable temperatures.

*     Spring Break: Running away from your responsibilities this spring? We'll all help you.

Hope to see you at the River soon!

Sonoma County's Gay Playground

The Russian River is the West Coast's favorite LGBT playground. Situated in the heart of Western Sonoma County, this string of offbeat river villages attracts thousands of LGBT visitors every year for a wide range of activities and fun.

Enjoy new experiences every time you visit. Gorgeous dry, sunny days dominate May - September, perfect for sunning by a pool with your friends or canoeing down the River. You can go biking, hiking and wine-tasting during the day, and every evening there is something happening at the bars & clubs.

Or you can decide to do nothing at all and relax after dinner to the sound of the wind in the redwoods.

Boasting over 250 of the world's most award-winning wineries, 76 miles of scenic coastline, pristine beaches, the mystical Russian River and majestic redwoods, Sonoma County is uniquely experienced with the Russian River as your home base.

The River offers all types of gay and gay-friendly accommodations from resorts and inns to camping under a canopy of brilliant stars. Local restaurants range from simple taquerias and burger joints to four star restaurants. Special weekends feature jazz, wine, women, leather and bears.

Guerneville is the focus of the area's gay nightlife - one of the few resort towns in the country where you can proudly walk down Main Street day or night.

Whether visiting for a weekend, a week or longer, you won't find any other getaway that matches the Russian River's unique and spectacular natural beauty, combined with friendly businesses and residents who genuinely appreciate diversity.

Come out to the River and see why so many people return year after year.