Stone & Embers Offers Alfresco Dining at The Madrones in Anderson Valley

Those who visit the rustic elegance of The Madrones’ Mediterranean compound in Anderson Valley can now linger over a casual alfresco meal at the property’s newest addition, Stone & Embers Restaurant.  A wood-burning stove is at the heart of Chef/Owner Patrick Meany’s menu offerings, with artisan pizzas and seasonal foods that emanate from the embers. Chef Patrick was most recently Chef de Cuisine at Heritage House in Mendocino.  He honed his skills from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco and has an impressive culinary resume including stints at Bouchon Las Vegas and Gary Danko in San Francisco.

Read the full article at www.theculinaryscoop.com.

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The Madrones (Mendocino County)

This food-wine complex has a cheese shop, tasting rooms for four wineries, guest rooms and classes on canning and foraging. 9000 Hwy. 128, Philo; 707-895-2955.

Read the full article at foodandwine.com.

Your Guide To Northern California’s Anderson Valley

In Philo, The Madrones feels like a stylish European home surrounded by courtyards and vineyards. Once you check into one of the four chic suites designed for two to four guests, the list of activities runs aplenty, from winery tours to strolls around the scenic grounds.

Read the full article at forbestravelguide.com.

Anderson Valley: ‘bahl hornin’ in America’s greenest wine country

The Madrones showcases the vision, talents and dedication of its congenial and multi-talented owner, James Roberts. An accomplished artist and professional designer, Roberts swapped the corporate world for this more serene and fulfilling lifestyle, a sentiment echoed by many Anderson Valley residents. With equal enthusiasm, he touts his 30-foot-high compost pile and the windows he salvaged from an old warehouse. He hosts classes on his current passions: food preservation, canning, olive oil production, wine sensory evaluation, cheese-making, birding, mushroom foraging, gardening, natural pest management and farm-to-table cooking.

Read the full article at greentravelerguides.com.

California’s Anderson Valley is a hidden paradise

It’s one of those blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments. The highway sign as you enter the town says it all. Philo, elevation 331, population 349. You know you’re almost off the grid when the elevation is nearly as relevant as the number of people, but in the gorgeous Anderson Valley, hidden away west of the famous wine region of Napa, you also know the population is sure to grow when the valley is discovered. Thanks to the opening of The Madrones, that moment may have finally come.

Read the full article at montrealgazette.com.

Splendid elegance in the Anderson Valley wine country

Proprietor Jim Roberts has created a bit of heaven in the midst of Mendocino wine country. Located in the heart of the Anderson Valley, between Boonville and Philo, The Madrones is the current incarnation of Jim’s passion for interior design, an interest he had nurtured while working and living with his mother in Hawaii in the 80’s.

Read the full article at examiner.com.

The Madrones by Hairy Putter

By now most of you who read my blog regularly know how pet friendly the wineries of Mendocino County are and what unique experiences each one provides its four legged visitors along with their uprights. So imagine the thrill when I heard about a wine tasting location in Anderson Valley that has recently opened encompassing three of my most favorite things, wine tasting, cheese tasting and shopping all in one exquisite experience.

Read the full article at hairysblog.com.

Insider Guides: The Madrones

Pull into the Madrones, a Mediterranean-looking complex in Philo, to sip at four tasting rooms (tasting fee $5 each). Just admiring the architecture of the complex, a 20-year labor of love for the owner, could take hours. Throw in a visit to the Sun & Cricket store, selling tools, books, and antiques harkening back to an earlier, more agricultural time, and you may be ready to spend the night. Luckily, you can–there are two separate guest quarters on the property.

Read the full article at Sunset.com.

10 Great Cooking Classes Around the World

The workshops at the Madrones pay homage to tried-and-true locals who’ve been at it for a while, like Fran Gage and her Old Chatham Ranch olive oil. Workshops include a cooking class, lunch, a takeout meal, and a field experience.

Read the full article at nationalgeographic.com.

5 Things to Do in Wine Country This Month

If you decide to stay in Anderson Valley, The Madrones just added two additional luxury guest quarters to their Mediterranean-style retreat which also features local vintner tasting rooms and periodic workshops in handcrafted foods. 9000 Highway 128, Philo.

Read the full article at californiahomedesign.com.

Discovering The Madrones in Mendocino County

“Blink and you might miss it.” I think those words may have just been coined for The Madrones, located in Mendocino County between Boonville and Philo. Just on my last trip to Mendocino County, I had driven right by it several times and didn’t even notice. Yet I think that’s part of the ambiance that makes The Madrones what it is: Part tasting room, part boutique shop, part gardens, and part accommodations.

Read the full article at 7x7.com.

World’s Most Scenic Walks

Towering redwood forests lead to foggy seaside cliffs on this magical series of interconnected hikes. The experience starts among stately redwoods in the 80-acre Hendy Woods State Park, in the town of Philo (also known for its vineyards and apple orchards), then connects to the 11-mile-long Navarro River Redwoods State Park, where trails pass through second-growth forest. They lead all the way to the foggy coastal village of Mendocino, perched on seaside cliffs with surging waves below. The Madrones in Philo has partnered with Glendeven Inn in Mendocino to provide maps and luggage transfer.

Read the full article at departures.com.