Some excerpts from the website of Villa Messina that might be useful
Listed are some of our favorite wineries to visit while enjoying the Villa: A. Rafanelli Winery - 4685 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA. Alderbrook Winery - 2306 Magnolia Drive, Healdsburg, CA. 433-9154. Alexander Valley Vineyard. 8644 Hwy 128, Healdsburg, CA. 473-7209. 3901 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg, CA. 471-7677. 9711 W.Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg, CA. 473-9171. 4035 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, CA. 433-8296. Camellia Cellars - 1048 Alexander Valley Rd, Healdsburg, CA. 433-1290. David Coffaro Winery. 7485 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg, CA. 433-9715. Christopher Creek Winery. 641 Limerick Ln, Healdsburg, CA. 433-2001. 19410 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville, CA. 857-3100. 3770 Lambert Bridge, Healdsburg, CA. 433-1000. Everett Ridge Vinyard. 435 W.Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg, CA. 433-1637. 10075 Hwy 128, CA. 433-7266. Ferrari-Carano Vineyards Winery. 8761 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA. 12707 Old Redwood Highway, Healdsburg, CA. 433-7272. Forchini Vinyard Winery. 5141 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg, CA. 431-8886. Francis Coppola Winery. 400 Souverain Road, Geyserville, CA. 24691 Dutcher Creek Rd,Cloverdale, CA. 894-3389. Gary Farrel Wines - 10701 Westside Dr., Healdsburg, CA. 473-2909 473-2900. 22281 Chianti Road, Geyserville, CA. Hanna Winery - 9280 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg, CA. 431-4310. 6050 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, CA. 433-6491. Korbel Champagne Cellars. 13250 River Road, Guerneville, CA. 824-7000. Lake Sonoma Winery - 9990 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville, CA. 431-1550. Lambert Bridge Winery - 4085 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA. 431-9600. Lancaster Estates - 15001 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg, CA. 433-8178. Limerick Lane Cellars - 1023 Limerick Lane, Healdsburg, CA. 433-9211. Mazzocco Vineyard - 1400 Lytton Springs Road, Healdsburg, CA. 431-8159. Messina Family Vineyards. Healdsburg, CA. 433-3796. 4155 Wine Creek Rd, Healdsburg, CA. 433-7427. Mill Creek Vineyards - 1401 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA. 431-2121. 2001 Hwy 128, Geyserville, CA. 875-2000. Murphy-Goode Estate - 4001 Highway 128, Geyserville, CA. 431-7644. J. Pedroncelli Winery - 1220 Canyon Road, Geyserville, CA. 857-3531. Pezzi King Vineyards. 3805 Lambert Bridge, Healdsburg, CA. 431-9388. Ridge Vineyards - 650 Kytton Sering Rd, Healdsburg, CA. 433-7721. 6192 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, CA. 433-2305. Rodney Strong Vineyards. 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg, CA. 431-1533. Custom
tours of the Wine Country. 327 Burgundy Road, Healdsburg, CA. Jordan Vineyard Winery.
Tours by appointment only. 1474 Alexander Valley Road, Healdsburg, CA. 9282 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA. 433-3372. 4791 Dry Creek Rd. Bldg. #7, Healdsburg. 431-7568. Quivira Vineyards - 4900 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA. 431-8333. Sausal Winery - 7370 Highway 128, Healdsburg, CA. 433-2285. Seghesio Family Vineyards. 14730 Grove St, Healdsburg, CA. 433-3579. 24625 Chianti Road, Geyserville, CA. Wine
Tours, Picnic Area. 16725 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA. Stryker Sonoma Vineyards. 5110 Hwy 128, Geyserville, CA. 433-1944. Stuhlmuller Vineyards - 4951 W. Soda Rock Rd, Healdsburg, CA. 433-7741. 7127 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg, CA. 433-8438. F. Teldeschi Winery - 3555 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg, CA. 433-8438. Toad Hollow Vineyard - 4024 Westside Dr., Healdsburg, CA. 473-2900. Trentadue Winery - 19170 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville, CA. 433-3104. 4202 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg, CA. 433-5590. J. Wine Conpany - 11447 Old Redwood Hwy., Healdsburg, CA. 433-5400. Yoakim Bridge Winery. 7209 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg, CA. 433-8511. Big John's Food
Center - 1345 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, CA. 433-7151. Alex Heck JR. Wine Direct Selection - 800/964-9463. Recreation Things To Do: Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve. 17000 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville. Getaway Adventures (Healdsburg Kayaking). 3333 Skaggs Springs Road, Geyserville. 3250 Highway 128, Geyserville. 857-2777. Russian River Travel. 239
Center St., Healdsburg. 433-6856. The
Spa at Hotel Healdsburg. 327 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. 433-4747. Spoke Folk Cyclery (
Bike Rentals). 201
Center St., Healdsburg. 433-7171. Trowbridge Canoe
Trips. 4 to 5 hour
trips down the scenic Russian River. 20 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA. Up Away Balooning, Inc. Balloon Flights. 1-800-711-2998. Wine Country
Bikes (
Bike Rentals). 61 Front St., Healdsburg. 866-922-4537.
Restaurants,
Shops Produce: Anstead's Market - 428
Center St. 431-0530. Bear Republic Brewing Co. 345 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 433-BEER.
Bistro Ralph - 109 Plaza St. 433-1380. 106 Matheson St. (inside Plaza Farms), Healdsburg. 431-2962. 241 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 433-6000. The Cheese
Shop - 423
Center St. 433-4998. 29 North St., Healdsburg. 433-3311. 317 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. 431-0330. 3495 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. 433-4171. Flying Goat
Coffee Roastery
Cafe - 324
Center Street, Healdsburg. 433-9081. Healdsburg Charcuterie - 335 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 431-7213. Specialty cheeses and home-baked goods. 6706 State Hwy. 128, Healdsburg. The John Ash
Restaurant - 4330 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa. 527-7687. Manzanita
Restaurant - 336 Healdsburg Ave. 433-8111. 1001 Westside Road, Healdsburg. 433-4231. Oakville Grocery - 124 Matheson St, Healdsburg, CA 433-3200. Ravenous
Cafe (
lunch and
dinner, Wed to Sat) - 420
Center St. Healdsburg. 431-1770. Sake 'O - 505 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. 433-2669. 21047 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville. 857-1790. Thai Orchid Cusine - 1005 Vine St., Healdsburg. 433-0515. Willi's Seafood Raw
Bar. 403 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. 431-9191. Zin
Restaurant Wine
Bar. 344
Center St., Healdsburg. 473-0946. If you are looking for more information about the area, visit the. Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce. Outside the Wine Country: STOPPING FOR A NIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO? Check out. A premier Bed and
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Tours of Bella Villa Messina. ** Upcoming Wine Country Events **. (Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce Web Site). Looking for a BB in heart of the Sonoma County Wine Country? Consider a stay in Healdsburg at Bella Villa Messina... Sonoma's lush vineyards reach off to the horizon in one direction, the rolling hills and the geysers another. The panoramic views from Bella Villa Messina's commanding estate are magnificent, overlooking more than 400,000 acres of the picturesque Sonoma County Wine Country. All of this just 1 hour and 15 minutes north of San Francisco, and only minutes from the
shops and services of charming Healdsburg and Santa Rosa. Then there are the little things. Enjoying yourself is easy when you have goose-down comforters, fine linens,
bath robes, and private
baths,
TVs with VCRs,
Jacuzzi tubs, fireplaces and
phones. Not to mention the tantalizing aromas that waft up to your
room each morning as your superb Sonoma
breakfast is being prepared. And if you are interested in limousine service don't forget to ask us about the details! The Inn has
5 rooms available, each with unique features,
Jacuzzis, king queen bed, fireplaces and special views. Our villa is only a short drive from the Giant Redwoods, the Russian River and the Sonoma Coast. There are also over 50 nearby wineries, many of which offer complimentary tasting of their quality wines. Here at Bella Villa Messina we have found that having personal contact with our guests from the start can help to insure a memorable stay at our establishment. Therefore we prefer to make all reservations by
phone. Innkeepers, Jerry Harold, transformed this private residence to a warm, beautiful eclectic Bed
breakfast Inn. It was built on the Simi Reservoir in 1886, and then transformed in 1986 into a private residence. The inn is filled with art and antiques for your enjoyment.
Breakfast is a superb full
breakfast and wine and cheese in the early evening to share with guests. The Villa in addition has 2 llamas, Bernice, Brindle, Baesel. the westie and cairn terriers, who are the official welcoming committee. A delicious full
breakfast is served from 8:30 - 10, earlier only by request, in the beautifully appointed
dining room with spectacular views.
Cocktail hour is accompanied by wine cheese for all guests to share. For
single rooms, cancellations must be made at least seven (7) days prior to arrival. If reservations are made for more than
one room, seven (7) additional days notice prior to arrival are required per
room. For example, if you have reserved
3 rooms, you must cancel your reservation twenty-one (21) days prior to arrival. If the cancellation is made after the required date for whatever reason, a refund is only made if we are able to rebook the
room(s). There is a $25 cancellation fee for each
room. We look forward to sharing the Bella Villa Messina with you. Reservations may be made by
phone. Bella Villa Messina 316 Burgundy Road Healdsburg, CA 95448 Voice: (707) 433-6655
Fax: (707) 433-4515 Email:
contact@bvmessina.com
The French
Room, at $350 a night, is an intimate first floor
suite in the European tradition. It has a King size 4-poster bed, a fireplace, a
jacuzzi, a
bidet and a
shower. From this
room's private deck you can see Geyser Peak, the Sonoma County Geysers and the Alexander Valley.
It is an imposing villa located high on a knoll surrounded by lush
gardens featuring Bella Villa Messina grapevines and its own redwood forest. The 360 degree views encompass both the Fitch St. Helena Mountains, the Sonoma County Geysers and the Alexander Dry Creek Valleys. We are located in Healdsburg, where the rolling hills, the redwoods and the Russian River vineyards meet. With Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Gewrtztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Cabarnet Sauvignon and Merlot all planted within the near vicinity, we truly experience the best of the Sonoma County Wine Country.
Swimming pool, sheltered by historic 1902 Simi Winery Reservoir walls.