Exploring Sonoma Valley: Beltane Ranch, Jack London Park, and BR Cohn Olive Oil

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Breakfast at the Gaige House

After gearing up for the day with a perfectly proportioned breakfast of whole wheats and pastries at the charming Gaige House in Glen Ellen, drive about five minutes north to Beltane Ranch, a working ranch set on a picturesque hillside overlooking Sonoma Valley. Beltane prides itself on its beautifully maintained flower and produce gardens, boasting homemade jams and syrups. Their olive oil orchards are organically farmed and hand-harvested, giving a quite literal meaning to ‘farm to table.’ How many B&B’s have you stayed at whose owners provide home-grown olive oil with your fresh loaf?

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Beltane Ranch

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Gardens and vistas at Beltane

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A cow taking a nap in the shade

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On the way to Kenwood

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One of Kenwood’s most renowned hotels

Above Glen Ellen, Jack London State Park incorporates Jack London’s beloved Beauty Ranch, historic buildings, and miles of hiking trails. It is both a relaxing rest stop and a fantastic destination for walkers.

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Jack London State Historic Park

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B.R. Cohn, a boutique winery and olive oil company in Glen Ellen

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