AMAZING!

Guest: Kelly and Jason (Dallas, Texas)
Date of Stay: 02/01/12 Review Submitted: 02/06/12

We recently celebrated our anniversary in Healdsburg and stayed at the cottage on the Forth Winery property. We could not have asked for a more perfect setting. Jann and Gerry are very welcoming and full of great information on places to visit. Its location is secluded and private but yet close to Healdsburg to offer great dining, shopping and sightseeing options. Bring your hiking shoes and take advantage of the trails and paths through the vineyards.

Owner response:You are both absolutely adorable! It was a treat to meet you and an honor to have you celebrate your anniversary here! Thank you so much your lovely words!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.

Romantic Cottage

Guest: Cindy NN (sacramento)
Date of Stay: 11/18/11 Review Submitted: 01/31/12

This apartment/cottage is very private. We enjoyed wine tasting with the owners. The wine is wonderful and we joined Forth Wine Club. The week we stayed there the fall colors were brilliant. The view on the property is spectacular. We loved everything about our weekend. We plan to come back again in the summer. The backroads in Healdsburg are a great area for bike riding,

Owner response:thank you so much for your sweet words! we loved having you stay and are so happy to have you as part of the wine club family!! ...hoping to see you again!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

Wonderful location to everything!

Guest: tomanne (Minneapolis)
Date of Stay: 10/22/11 Review Submitted: 01/26/12

We visited Forth Vineyards in October for two nights. We love the Healdsburg area and this is right in the midst of wineries and close to downtown. Jann had so many excellent suggestions for dinner, wineries, and other sites. We spent two days at wineries and also added a trip to Jenner (on the ocean) for lunch. Excellent restaurant! One of the best meals we had while there. On the way there we stopped at wineries and Armstrong Forest. Beautiful spot! We ate at Scopa in Healdsburg twice for dinner. It was harvest time so they were very busy as were we. The only thing that we missed was sitting on the terrace at night with a fire and sharing a bottle of wine. We always got back too late! The wine that was waiting in our room when we got there was fantastic! We will be back, even if it's just to visit the winery! Thanks for your hospitality!

Owner response:Thank you so much for your kind words, Anne! ...we loved having you!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

Beginning the New Year -

Guest: cbt (Bay Area )
Date of Stay: 12/30/11 Review Submitted: 01/21/12

A perfect beginning to the New Year at Forth Vineyard. A poem left at the cottage; A winding road - toward a gem where tech turned farmers bring those in search of calm, quiet and magic - home Those that seek understanding and appreciation of an ancient ritual the care, feeding and patience of grape to wine appreciation of the land - stewards of the land a gem - Forth Vineyards the charming details of the cottage, the hikes, the winter quiet, dormant vineyard..the Bottle left for future enjoyment and a reminder of what a gem Forth Vineyards and your home invites. I/We shall return.

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What a Stay! Perfect, picturesque location with amazing hosts!

Guest: Drew (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/16/11 Review Submitted: 12/27/11

Rent this apartment for your next getaway, you will not be dissapointed! The Forth Vineyards is an amazing piece of property with some truly welcoming and warm hosts. Jann and Gerry (and their adorable golden retriever Caspian) greeted us like we were old friends and made us feel so welcome and at home. They were incredibly attentive to any need and quite hospitable. The apartment is beautifully decorated, cozy, and perfect for a romantic weekend. The location is super close to charming Healdsburg and a fabulous base camp for any Sonoma adventure. We left right from the property and spent a fabulous day biking and wine tasting on West Dry Creek Road. It was a perfect weekend, thanks in large part to our wonderful stay! Thank you Jann and Gerry!!

Owner response:Thank YOU so much!! You were absolutely delightful! Cheers! j

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.

Perfect place to get away, relax, and enjoy Sonoma County

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/09/11 Review Submitted: 11/14/11

Jann and Gerry were both great hosts. The cottage rental is clean, beautifully furnished...the stove heater was perfect for the cool mornings. How incredible to be sleeping among the vines with incredible views and no sounds but those of Mother Nature. Gerry stoked the fire in the grill so we could eat dinner on the stone terrace over looking vineyards-complete with a bonfire. Perfect! Their beautiful winery is a paradise we are fortunate they share witg guests. Then there is the wine-outstanding! Not to be missed.

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Winemaker from Kentucky visits Forth Winery and VRBO in early November

Guest: D (Franklin, KY)
Date of Stay: 11/01/11 Review Submitted: 11/07/11

My wife and I feel that this is the perfect place to go and visit...and would love to go back...but we really don't get out that much. We were steered to Forth from a friend that had been to the farm for wine tasting and had joined the Forth wine club...which we had enjoyed. We had been to Healdsburg before but this place with its small acerage, baby doll sheep and hand-made wines sounded too good to be true. In fact...everything was like a storybook. This place was isolated and way off the beaten track. It was the end of harvest season and busy but had a relaxed atmosphere. We got up early and hiked their farm loop... about 3 miles and had it all to ourselves through vineyards, Sonoma hills and oaks.. Later, I was able to get the feel of fine California winemaking by helping to load the press with Cabernet grapes and watch a press run. Also got some good tips on barrel management from Gerry. Very Impressed with how scrappy Jann was working with the wine. She was about a foot shorter than me but outworked me a little. Anyway...fantastic 2 days and all wines were fantastic but especially surprised by the lesser known of their wines...the Rose and Syrah were much better than any we had in California. D

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.

Could not have hoped for better

Guest: Brian (Greenville, SC)
Date of Stay: 10/27/11 Review Submitted: 11/02/11

What a perfect setting. When you think about what you would want in a trip to wine country, you think, private, quiet, cozy room. Super-friendly & helpful hosts. Picturesque view among vines and rolling hills. Great wine. Check. Check. Check. And check. Surrounded by vineyards, the studio apartment is charming and quiet. The bed is comfy and the bathroom spacious. While the apartment is cool, the real magic is on the terrace. With a majestic view of vineyards and rolling hills, you feel secluded from the outside world, a couple miles from any major road. It's the perfect place to sip wine, tell stories and gaze at the stars, all beside a cozy fire. The location is very accessible to Healdsburg and the rest of the Dry Creek Valley. There were at least two dozen other wineries within a 15 minute drive. We truly could not have asked for a better place to immerse ourselves in wine country, and I'm remiss that we only spent three nights. We will certainly stay here again if the opportunity arises.

Owner response:Thank you SO much for your lovely, poetic words!! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and do hope for an opportunity to see you both again! ...till then, happy brewing! cheers!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.

Wonderful location, great hospitality!!

Guest: PineRidge452 (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 10/14/11 Review Submitted: 10/24/11

Stayed here recently and had a wonderful time! Owners were very nice, property clean and absolutely gorgeous and secluded! No complaints

Owner response:thank you so much!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

Felt like home!

Guest: Cheryl (Duxbury, MA)
Date of Stay: 10/07/11 Review Submitted: 10/11/11

We truly enjoyed your property and hospitality. If your looking for a personal touch this is the place for you! There were so many wonderful things about our visit to the Forth Vineyard. We really enjoyed hiking around the property and tasting the grapes off the vines! The pillowy soft bed was comfy and cozy. The little touches you will find here that make it so special include the Forth's leaving their wine to enjoy along with fresh fruit, coffee and cream. We took many of your tips and enjoyed all we ate and drank while in Healdsburg. We will definitely recommend it! The wine you make is also fantastic, thanks for sharing a bottle with us.

Owner response:...thanks for your lovely words, Cheryl! We loved having you!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.