Honor Mansion: One of Sonoma County’s Most Romantic Inns

Written by Susan Lanier-Graham

May 26, 2008

Travel | California | Destinations | Hotels and Resorts | North America | United States

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I recently spent several days in Sonoma County. I love that part of California. It’s beautiful with vistas of grapevines, flowers and towering trees. The hundreds of fruit trees dotting the landscape were all in bloom and the cool spring air made my steps lighter. I had a wonderful time wine tasting and touring the area. But perhaps my favorite part of the trip was staying at Honor Mansion, a wine country resort.

Honor Mansion in Healdsburg CA. Photo courtesy Honor Mansion

Honor Mansion is the romantic vision of innkeepers Cathi & Steve Fowler. It has been chosen as one of the “Top 10 Most Romantic Inns” by American Historic Inns, Inc. This AAA Four Diamond award-winning small resort inn sits in the heart of Sonoma County and the perfect place to stay while you explore the wine region.

Vineyard Suite III. Photo courtesy Honor Mansion

I stayed in one of the gorgeous Vineyard suites. The room was beautifully decorated and the bed was divine. I loved the big bathroom with luxurious soaking tub. I had my own private back patio that included a hot tub, fountain and table for two. The hot tub was perfect in the evenings after a day spent exploring the nearby wineries and the shops in Healdsburg.

Outdoor hot tub in Vineyard Suite III. Photo ccourtesy Honor Mansion

The inn’s grounds include a large pool, a PGA putting green, bocce ball courts, tennis court, croquet lawn, jogging trail, half-court basketball and a beautiful garden off the main inn that includes a lovely koi pond and an old hibiscus that towers over the garden. The best part of the experience, though, was meeting the innkeepers. Cathi and Steve were wonderful hosts. The breakfasts were delightful. Their hospitality was impeccable. I loved the afternoon wine and appetizers and my nights weren’t complete without stopping in after dinner for a cup of Cafe Mocha.

If you find yourself in Sonoma, be sure to call ahead and get a room at Honor Mansion. Whether you stay in a suite or one of the rooms in the inn, you’ll feel right at home. Visit online at www.honormansion.com for all the details.

Honor Mansion Vineyard Suite III. Photo courtesy Honor Mansion

Honor Mansion
891 Grove Street
Healdsburg, CA 95448
707.433.4277
http://www.honormansion.com/

Written by Susan Lanier-Graham

Susan Lanier-Graham is an award-winning travel journalist, author of more than 75 books, and founder and editor-in-chief of Wander With Wonder. A Certified California Wine Appellation Specialist, she travels the world discovering extraordinary food, wine, and travel experiences and the people behind them. She also co-hosts Sparkling Conversations, a podcast exploring food, wine, and travel. A member of SATW, IFWTWA, NATJA, and MTJA, Susan shares her passion for storytelling through writing, teaching, and mentoring. Based in South Dakota's beautiful Black Hills, she believes the best journeys are filled with unforgettable "wow moments."