Women in Tech summit held at The Madrones and The Brambles

This year has been incredibly challenging for our team at The Madrones & The Brambles, but out of adversity there are opportunities to pivot and find hope.

Brian and I were approached in late August by two very bright and energetic young women who are attending Ivy Leagues schools and specializing in technology. They wanted to rent out both properties and bring together the best and brightest female students in the country for a summit that would impact their direction and unite them as they move into a very uncertain future. Given our normal business operations this was going to be a huge pivot for us in order to make this happen and to create a safe place during the pandemic. That being said we felt committed, knowing how few women in the tech industry are in positions of leadership.

As their stay comes to a close in the weeks ahead, it’s been an amazing experience. This group of 20 have managed to have some of the most respected women in the tech industry conference in with them including Melinda Gates this past week.

We are wishing them all the best as they forge a path ahead. We know they will do great things!

Autumn in Anderson Valley

As summer comes to a close, fall in the valley is right around the corner.

We are fully booked until mid-November with the exception of a few guest quarters available for the weekends of September 11th & 12th and October 2nd & 3rd.

~Book your fall getaway https://secure.thinkreservations.com/themadrones/reservations

Just in for Sun & Cricket

We’ve procured a large collection of Vintage Bakelite jewelry. As we start to inventory, a few of the first pieces will be available at the Sun & Cricket shop this week.

Stay Safe/ Stay Longer

As we certify and reopen on July 3rd, we have changed our format for the summer to keep our community, employees and guests safe. We’ve decided to have only one unique stay per guest quarters per week. We have a 3 day minimum on stays and if you chose to a 4th or 5th night we are offering a 50% discount on those additional nights.

Take a look at our commitment to safety. https://www.themadrones.com/our-commitment-to-health-safety

Create new Holiday traditions at the Madrones

Come vacation at The Madrones and create new holiday traditions just a sleigh ride away.  A short drive to Mendocino, Fort Bragg, or Ukiah, you can experience the fun and lighthearted pleasure of the Holidays.

The Festival of Lights located at The Botanical Gardens in Mendocino has been a local favorite for eight years; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Nov. 24th- Dec 17th. Adults are just $10 and children under 16 are free. Enjoy live music, wine, coffee, hot chocolate and so much more. Visit their website www.gardenbythesea.com for ticket sales and more information.

Ukiah...on ice!  30 minutes away via Highway 253 you'll be in the adorable city of Ukiah. Each year downtown School St is turned into a ice skating rink. $10 per skate day session (including skates) open ever day even Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Visit www.cityofukiah.com for more details

Magical Christmas Skunk Train from Fort Bragg,  tickets include a 60 minute train ride through a storybook wonderland, cookies, hot chocolate in a souvenir mug, and a personal visit with Santa Claus himself. Visit www.skunktrain.com for scheduling and ticket sales. Buying tickets in advance is recommended.

We look forward to having you as our guests this December! 

Newly Recommended Hotels: Northern California/ Andrew Harper Magazine

It is an absolute honor to be a recommended Inn in Andrew Harper's May hideaway report. After an anonymous visit this year we are now included with a handful of other properties in his prestigious directory of luxury travel destinations.

Thank you Mr. Harper! We are thrilled to be on of your recommendations properties.

 https://www.andrewharper.com/articles/view/newly-recommended-hotels-in-northern-california/

Spectacular first bloom at The Madrones Inn: 20% off of your two night stay through May 14

The first bloom is here and our gardens never looked happier! We are looking forward to the weeks ahead as the show begins. The grounds are full of buds and we want you to experience the glorious display of our first bloom in Spring!

Prior to searching the dates, select " Special Rates" type in promotional code MAYBLOOM. We would love to share this special season with you!

The Brambles in Anderson Valley

The new Homestead  accommodations at The Brambles are almost complete! The Brambles site in Anderson Valley was originally owned by the Marsh family and was used as a spiritual camp retreat. Come stay with us this Summer and be the first to experience our new lodging and cabins at this stunning redwood grove!

Welcoming Smith Story Cellars to Anderson Valley

We are proud to announce the arrival of Eric and Allison of Smith-Story wines to our tasting room line up. Come visit The Madrones property, and meet them and their world famous dog, Lord Sandwich the Golden-doodle. Don't forget to ask them about their non-profit organization socksforsandwich.org

The Madrones in Anderson Valley Antiques & Oddities shop

Shipments are arriving and we are researching and inventorying the antiques and oddoties for our curiosity shop here at The Madrones. Looking at opening date of early Summer.  

The Madrones Spring 2017

We will be bringing back our curiosity shop in the spring of 2017 with a focus on one of a kind and vintage items. Below is a photo of the original store.

We would like welcome Smith Story Wine Cellars as part of the vintner collective on the property. They will opening in February and located off the courtyard across from Stone & Embers. 

We will have our two new accommodations in the old homestead at The Brambles ready for guests in May/June

Drew Wines has moved into a new space on the property and we are working on a spa space for guests and visitors!

Starry night sky above The Madrones, in Philo

Image captured by one of our guests' watchful eye

Redwood Spendor

 One of our favorite day trips for our guests staying at the Inn at The Madrones. Montgomery Woods has some of the tallest trees in the world. Just on hour drive away from Anderson Valley, you can expect a peaceful, even magical walk in the redwoods. So beautiful and unknown to most travelers. 

Mendocino Whale Festival

Outside of wine tasting and relaxing, lazy days spent in Anderson Valley, we have a spectacular coastline just 30 minutes away from The Madrones. Mark your calendar for the annual March Whale Festival, in Mendocino March 4th - 5th, 2017

There will be wine and chowder tasting, whale watching walks, sea cave kayak tours, craft fair, beer tasting, art exhibits and plenty more visit www.mendowhale.com for more details and to purchases tickets.

Mendocino Coast will open your heart

We tell our guests what makes our Inn's location at The Madrones in Philo so unique is that you can stay in the vineyard in Anderson Valley, walk amongst our ancient towering redwoods, then take a short 30 minute drive to Mendocino to see one of the most stunning coastlines in the West!

Women’s Yoga and Wine Tasting Retreat in Philo, California

We a so excited to welcome back Big Sky Yoga Retreats for their annual retreat with Balo Vineyards! They will be calling The Madrones their home base for this gorgeous fall weekend here in the valley.