California Horse Riding Wine Trail

Mendocino Romantic Getaway
California USA

The Mendocino County is known for its spectacular coast, seaside villages, picturesque vistas, parks, and award winning wines. As you meander toward the Mendocino Coast, you'll travel through sprawling wine country vineyards, wide-open meadows and into towering majestic redwood forests. Soon you'll come upon spectacular ocean views and charming Victorian Villages that dot the scenic Mendocino Coastline of Northern California.
You will stay in one of the top Mendocino inns and explore the beaches and Redwood forest on three exhilarating private riding days. We will custom tailor the package for any riding level. Add an afternoon of canoeing, biking, beachcombing and/or a full day of wine tasting. The Mendocino Wine Region begins about 90 miles north of San Francisco in the inland valleys of Mendocino County. Due to the varied terrain and expansive range of microclimates, Mendocino is able to produce an impressive variety of grapes that create superior wines. The first vineyards were planted here in the early 1850's, beginning a rich tradition of World Class Wines that continues to this day.

Progressive Ride (no camping)
Short Getaway
Suitable for riders over 210 lbs
Center-based ride
Meeting: Mendocino
Airport: San Francisco
Transfer:
Riders: Min 2 riders
Max 8 riders

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1: Check in at your inn in Mendocino. Overnight. If you arrive early enough, we can also schedule the first 4 hr ride for you this afternoon from 2 to 6 pm - you would then depart after breakfast on Day 5.

Day 2: Breakfast at 9 am. Meet at the stables at 10 am in Cleone. After an introduction of the horses, tack etc. we saddle up and go on a 4 hour guided ride. It is your choice - to the beach or into the forest. The afternoon is free for sightseeing, canoeing, or beach-combing.

Day 3: Breakfast at 9 am. Meet at the stables at 10 am in Cleone. We saddle up and go on a 4 hour guided ride along the on the ocean bluffs, with phenomenal views over the Pacific and across ranch-lands into the forests. The afternoon is free for exploring Mendocino and the coast. Optional canoeing is available close by. Overnight.
Alternatively we can set up an all day guided wine tour for you today (no extra charge if available).

Day 4: Breakfast and meet at the stables at 10 am. Today is a ride through ancient redwood forests, with ample opportunity for long trots and canters along the Indian Springs Trail. Alternatively your adventure may trek to the river headwaters, exploring old ranches and game trails, and learning more about the conditioning of the sport horse. Those who choose can engage in a mock endurance ride. Return to the inn. Overnight.

Day 5: After breakfast another day of riding fulfills a dream for many people, concluding a 4 hour morning ride in an hours long canter along the surf, while cormorants and osprey circle overhead, and seals and whales cavort off-shore. Check out from the inn at noon.

Subject to change

Please note your 4 riding days can be on Days 1, 2, 3, 4 or Days 2, 3, 4, 5...depending on when you arrive on Day 1 and when you have to leave on Day 5. Please advise Hidden Trails if you have a preference for the schedule.
Usually the riding is scheduled from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Wine Tour Option:
Not too many people know that there are over 40 wineries and 16,000 acres of vineyards in Mendocino County. Mendocino produces more organic grapes than any other county in the United States. We have selected only the finest wineries of the Anderson Valley to showcase on our tours. One of California’s grape-growing regions with the coolest temperatures, the Anderson Valley is the pathway for the Navarro River to the sea, with vineyards planted from Boonville to just beyond Philo.
Each tour showcases a select group of Mendocino’s premium wineries. Your low-key tour guide will tell you as much as you want to learn about the history and future of viticulture in the Anderson Valley—or you can just kick back and enjoy the view. Our staff has close relationships both with the small family boutique wineries and the top-name estate cellars, affording us access and privileges for our clients that no other company can offer. Let our expert guides show you the best-kept secrets and hidden treasures of California’s Other Wine Country.

This options can be booked with us in advance (pending on availability). We can substitute one of the riding days with the wine tour (no extra charge) or you can book it in addition and extend your stay (extra).

Other Details

Accommodation Details

The package includes deluxe accommodations at a first class Mendocino B&B. Depending on availability you will be staying at the MacCullum House or similar B&B. You will need your rental /own car during the week to get from/to accommodation/stables each day (about 20 minute drive).
There are very few rooms with 2 beds. Most have a Queen or King size bed only. If you need 2 beds - please let us know at time of reservation.

MacCullum House

Restaurant:
Everything about the MacCallum House Restaurant and Grey Whale Bar & Café is warm and inviting, from the sunny wrap-around porch to the convivial bar and romantic firelit dining rooms. Combining the town's charm, history, local life and flavors into one tasty package, the "Mac" is a great starting point for getting to know Mendocino. An exceptional staff makes you feel as if you've been invited over to dinner by friends.
In the restaurant dinners are served in the former library, graced by two riverstone fireplaces, candles and garden flowers on the tables or, informally, in the sunporch café.
There is an outstanding wine list with some of the best bottles in the country.
The restaurant has been written up in several professional restaurant business publications for this work and also for placing names of purveyors directly on the menu selections.

A few of the most noteworthy services:

* All-inclusive gourmet breakfast served throughout the morning featuring nine organic entrée choices, daily, freshly-squeezed juice, and organic coffee
Breakfast: Hours: 8:00 - 10:00 am Monday - Friday • 8:00 - 11:00 am Saturday, Sunday & Holidays
* Food & Wine On The House - For each room two $7 dining credits are available every evening in the Grey Whale Bar & Café or the Dining Room. Enjoy towards dinner, desserts or for a house specialty cocktail or glass of premium local wine. 5:00 – 9:00 pm.
* Mini Bar: a selection of hand-picked sweet and savory artisanal treats and organic juice
* Concierge services
* Luxurious Telegraph Hill robes provided in every room
* In-room massage & spa services
* Dramatic ocean views from many rooms and throughout the properties
* Nationally acclaimed restaurant and full bar in main house
* In-house limousine service and wine tours
* Complimentary wireless Internet access on the Main Property, MacCallum Suites, Mendocino Village Inn and Vacation Rentals
* All rooms include in-room high speed Internet access
* Complimentary computers with high-speed Internet access and printers are available in the sitting room on the second floor of the MacCallum House, lobby of Mendocino Village Inn and also in the dining room of the MacCallum Suites
* All rooms have their own personal hair dryer, iron, ironing board, alarm clock, coffeemaker, and refrigerator
* All rooms have cable and a TV/DVD-CD player. We have an extensive DVD library available for your convenience. There is a $4 charge for DVD rentals.
* Relax under the stars in our secluded 6-person community hot tub open to all guests as well as private outdoor hot tubs in rooms 8, 9, 10, 11, 17, 23, 25, 26, and 33
* Romantic setting with riverstone fireplaces and woodstoves stocked with real wood
* Pets allowed in specified rooms. Please see our Pets Page for more details
* Complimentary passes to the Redwood Health Club
* Short walk to ocean, galleries and shops of Mendocino (park your car and relax)
* Children are welcome
* Enjoy our local artists’ gallery
* Picnic backpacks and day hike packs available for that intimate picnic on the beach or in the forest
* Gourmet gift baskets available for special occasions
* Bikes available for rent on premises
* Croquet is available on the main lawn
* VIP pass to the Mendocino Wine Company tasting room in Mendocino Village entitling you to 20% off all merchandise and a generous tasting
* Free gift and 10% off L’Occitane products at renowned Mendocino boutique Sallie Mac

Other Activities:
Biking, Canoeing, Whale watching, ocean fishing are available locally.

Mendocino

Discover Mendocino County, where Pacific coastal villages, the great redwood forest and America’s Greenest Wine Region™ beckon you to escape to a slower pace. Come sit by the fire, savor a delicious Mendocino vintage, stare up into a mighty Redwood tree or watch migrating whales from the porch of one of our unique inns. Mendocino County is just a couple hours north of San Francisco where you’ll feel so far away from it all.
Mendocino County embodies the very best that California and Mother Nature has to offer. Come sit by the fire, savor a delicious Mendocino vintage, stare up into a mighty redwood tree or watch migrating whales from the porch of your inn. Serenity and wilderness plus indulgence and enjoyment – all await you.
Mendocino County knows how to celebrate. Our festivals include celebrations of our signature local foods such as crab, salmon, abalone and mushrooms and many wonderful events that feature our wines and locally brewed beers.
The winter holidays are a magical time in Mendocino County, with annual traditions that stretch back generations and delight young and old alike. Other annual events celebrate whales, music, art, film, vintage locomotives and California’s oldest continuous rodeo.
No matter the time of year, there is always a unique, fun and unforgettable experience to be had in Mendocino County!