Dry Creek Farms is everything you’d expect in a wine country retreat and much, much more. From the moment we drove through the gated property, passing vineyards, to the house on a knoll, we knew we had found our ultimate vacation home. The location is ideal as you are close enough to downtown Healdsburg but you feel a million miles away (We even got an Uber pick up/drop one night). The remodeled house is quite lovely and inviting from the second you walk through the red front door. There is a fully equipped kitchen and plenty of lounging spaces (dining area, living room, media room and sun porch). The bathrooms are spacious and clean. Each bedroom is quite generous in size and two have amazing views. But let’s be honest, it’s the outside, jaw-dropping view that will captivate your soul. The living room and kitchen face a spacious lawn, pool, hot tub, and pergola area that have incredible views of the valley below. There is no need for TV when the best entertainment is to sit outside on the patio furniture, drink wine, take in the vista and talk with friends. The location is quiet and VERY private. You can turn on the outdoor speakers and play your favorite music (connect to your iPhones). Every evening, when the sun set, we enjoyed a couple bottles of wine with a cheese plate while listening to jazz. We had plans to go into Healdsburg for dinners but ended up staying on property almost every night. The weather was spectacular. We cooked in the kitchen and ate outside. There is even a little herb garden on the side of the house for fresh tomatoes, rosemary, etc. And once darkness set in, we turned off all the lights and enjoyed the stars. I must add that every morning we went for a run on property and through the adjoining vineyards. We thought about doing Yoga on the lawn but we were too lazy.

The owner of the property, Sally, is such a kind person. She was more than accommodating in helping us plan this trip. She even made recommendations for activities, winery visits, and restaurants. You can tell customer service is her top priority as she loves the area and wants all of her guest to have the best vacation. Although Sally was at our beck and call, we were pretty self-sufficient as we had no issues with the house.

We were here for a girls weekend. But something tells me we’ll all be back with family and/or friends to create more memories.