SPECIAL EVENTS & COMMITMENTS

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.

The lodging and restaurant members of GayRussianRiver.com routinely host a wide variety of special events year-round - from commitment ceremonies to board meetings to special occasion dinners to retreats for small to midsize businesses and organizations and more.

 

We've put together a list below of loading and restaurant members who may be able to accommodate you for your event. 

 

Applewood Inn & Restaurant | Guerneville | (707) 869-9093
Applewood's meeting facilities offer a relaxed environment guaranteed to enhance the most productive meeting or executive retreat. Informal sessions can take place in the mansion's solarium with walls of windows giving on to an ancient Redwood Grove or, weather permitting, on a raised terrace above the swimming pool.

More formal meetings can be accommodated at a conference table in the mansion's historic dining room. or in the terrace room of the inn's acclaimed restaurant. Numerous spaces in and around the inn provide "break-out" areas for smaller committee sessions.

Applewood enjoys a close working relationship with Sonoma County Wineries and can arrange for private wine maker dinners, tours and tastings.


 

Case Ranch Bed & Breakfast | Healdsburg| (707) 887-8607
Case Ranch Inn is your peaceful respite in a country location ... a place where you can relax and enjoy the renowned Russian River Valley wine country and all its many beautiful attractions. Located on the quiet side of Healdsburg in the Sonoma Wine Country / Russian River Recreation Area, Case Ranch Inn is the ideal bed and breakfast for romantic couples, small group meetings, family reunions and small elopements.

 

Creekside Inn | Guerneville | (707) 869-3623
Creekside Inn is a warm and welcoming Russian River Inn nestled among the redwoods in the Russian River Valley in the heart of Sonoma County's Great Northwest. Of course, we have a delightful bed and breakfast, an assortment of charming cottages, sunny decks, a pool, picnic areas, affordable rates and a casual attitude.

 

Meetings - At Creekside, we have a meeting room comfortable for up to 20 and and outdoor areas for informal meetings. There are also other rooms suitable for break out meetings or two meeting halls in downtown Guerneville which will accommodate for larger groups. Our cottages have kitchens and we have barbeques available on the property so several groups have elected to do group tasks like meal preparation as team building exercises.

Weddings - We have successfully hosted several informal weddings of under 100 people. We can provide housing for the guests, a kitchen for the caterer and a friendly intimate atmosphere for the wedding. Our wedding couples are often repeat guests at Creekside.

Family Reunions - Many of our guests have chosen Creekside for their family reunions and some do it annually. We offer a variety of cottages making selecting appropriately sized accommodations easy. A majority of our families come for a week because there are so many things for family members of all ages to do. We also can accommodate the very busy family members in the B & B for shorter stays.

 

Dawn Ranch Lodge | Guerneville| (707) 869-0656
Whether you choose an intimate ceremony under the boughs of the century old apple blossoms in the orchard, or a large celebration in our beautiful meadow, Dawn Ranch Lodge is the perfect romantic setting to celebrate your union. Relax and enjoy these beautiful surroundings, while our dedicated staff ensure that you and your party experience a joyful, stress-free day.

 

Dawn Ranch Lodge is the ideal setting for your family reunion, anniversary party, graduation celebration, or birthday bash. We can cater to everyone's needs, whether it's a formal sit-down dinner, or a picnic for the whole family with volleyball and kayaking for the young and young at heart! We can accommodate intimate groups or large parties. With families so spread out these days, we offer the perfect location for friends and loved ones to reunite, catch up on shared news, or celebrate family ties and achievements. So why not take advantage of our special group rates and spend a couple of days relaxing with us.

 

 

Inn at Occidental | Occidental | (707) 874-1047
What could be more lovely than a Wine Country wedding at a luxury inn? Big or small, formal or intimate — we've helped many couples tie the knot in style. We offer fabulous sleeping accommodations for 36 guests and reception space for up to 100 people.

The Inn is a great place to get away and focus — on spending time with family and friends, or on refining a new business strategy. Our Inn, combined with your colleagues, family, or friends, is a wonderful Sonoma County getaway. Whether it's a shareholder's retreat, a wine tasters' club, or a family reunion, our thoughtful staff will create the perfect atmosphere for your event. We offer formal and informal meeting space and accommodations for your corporate or family gathering.
 

 

Inn at the Willows | Guerneville | (707) 869-2824
The Inn at The Willows is the Russian River signature guesthouse surrounded by the rustic beauty of the wine country, redwood forests, mountains, and Pacific Coast. It is a place of inclusiveness where everyone is welcome.

 

Celebrate a birthday, anniversary, engagement, and other personal occasions at the Inn at The Willows. Buy out the Inn, invite your friends and family, and consider it home. Let us help make your occasion memorable for years to come. Give us a call to find what we can provide beyond accommodations for you and your fun group.

 

Whether it is public speakers, art openings, Dachshund Festivals, or May Pole rituals, many have found fun and excitement at the Inn at The Willows. We currently are planning a graduation ceremony, Mama and Papas families group, and bicycle tours to name a few. Have your organization or business call us to discover how we can help your next event be successful.

 

Organizations such as Man to Man, Pegasus Theatre, and Russian River Chamber of Commerce have already found their events are enhanced by the environment and ambiance provided by the Inn at The Willows. Profit and non-profit organizations alike are finding our Great Room and break-out rooms conducive to periodic meetings, corporate planning and teambuilding events, and retreats.

 

Couples are finding the Inn at The Willows as the perfect setting for casual to semi-formal commitment ceremonies and weddings. We have five acres of beautiful riverside property covered with rolling grass lawns and mature trees. Our objective is to create a comfortable, supportive environment for you to share your love and commitment with your family and friends present. We will provide the setting, lodging, beverages, and support services to ensure that your wedding is joyous.

 

Rio Villa Beach Resort | Monte Rio | (707) 865-1143
The Rio Villa is a quiet place on a bend in the Russian River. Just 10 miles from the Sonoma Coast, this quaint resort offers a variety of accommodations. What's more...although surrounded by majestic redwoods, the Rio Villa is the only resort along the Russian River totally bathed in sunshine and with a private beach.

 

Let us host your wedding or other special event along the banks of the Russian River from May through October. Our property can accommodate groups of up to 100 people in numerous outdoor settings.

 

 

Russian River Resort | Guerneville | (707) 869-0691
We routinely host retreats, board meetings, private parties and more.  With 24 rooms, a restaurant, main bar, outdoor bar & grill, piano bar, game room and outdoor stage, the RRR is a fun, spirited place for your event.
 

 

Sonoma Orchid Inn | Guerneville | (707) 887-1033
Charming 10 room B&B on 2 acres.  Event hosting with on-site catering.
 

 

Village Inn | Monte Rio | (707) 865-2304
The Village Inn is a comfortable, casual inn located on the Russian River.  We have 10 guest rooms, most with private balconies or decks overlooking the Russian River.

 

We offer banquet facilities for year-round special events including weddings, dinners, reunions, luncheons, parties, meetings and club events. Serving as an extension of our main restaurant, this private room is perfect for affairs of up to 30 dinner guests and opens onto the Terrace for dining parties up to 80 guests.

We are pleased to assist with the many details of your event, including planning, decorations, music, favors and wedding cake. Our chef will also work with you on menus and budget for your culinary needs.

 

Honored with the distinction of receiving the coveted 2003 award for "Top 10 Meeting Facilities in the United States" by Arrington's Bed & Breakfast Journal, The Village Inn is the perfect place for meetings - both business and social. We have space for up to 40 theater seating and 30 conference seating. In addition to meeting your logistic needs such as easels, whiteboards, and audio visual equipment, we can provide meals & refreshments from our full service restaurant.

 

West Sonoma Inn | Guerneville | (707) 869-2470
In West Sonoma's Russian River Valley, the stylish, newly renovated 36-room West Sonoma Inn & Spa is superbly situated on over six acres of relaxing sun splashed grounds featuring majestic redwoods, shaded lawns and vineyard views.