Of cottages and vines

When in wine country with your pooch, it’s ever so nice to retreat to the deck of your own private cabin for an evening repast. At the dog-welcoming Creekside Inn in the Russian River Valley burg of Guerneville, you can do just that while admiring ancient redwoods to the sound track of a burbling brook. Dawn Ranch Lodge, on the Russian River just west of Guerneville, is another dog-friendly choice that feels miles from civilization but really isn’t. Read more.

A toast to spring

Pups at Lambert Bridge So many wineries are dog-friendly these days that it’s rare to visit one without spotting a least a couple of canines wagging their tails while their happy owners swirl and sip. Sprawling Sonoma County offers many ways and places for the two of you to enjoy a wine-centric outing together, and you don’t have to go far from the historic Sonoma Plaza to get started. Read more.

Woof it up in wine-country luxury

Dog at Carneros Resort. Photo by Carneros Resort.

If you truly want to impress your Valentine, and your dog, look no farther than Carneros Inn, a bucolic, luxury retreat surrounded by vineyards in the wine-growing region at the southernmost end of the Napa and Sonoma valleys. Read more.