Planning an Easy Escape to Healdsburg: Where to Stay

I think that in another life, I surely lived in a beautiful country home, alongside yards and yards of delicious grapes. I've become quite the wine gal and have been so lucky to experience many beautiful tasting rooms, wineries and such in wine country. I recently spent a weekend Healdsburg with a group of friends and it was such a treat to escape the fog and take an easy jaunt across the bridge. I always tell my SF folks that wine country is closer than you realize, but leaves you feeling like you're more than just a handful of miles away. Because there was a group of us, we all stayed at Two Thirty-Five Luxury Suites, which is in the heart of downtown Healdsburg. Friends, I cannot tell you enough what a gem of a place this was. Not only were we walking distance from everything (restaurants, tasting rooms, shopping, etc.), but we also each had our own private space to call our own. Intrigued? Read more after the jump.

Two Thirty-Five is made up of all three bedroom suites, with a full kitchen and living room. Honestly, it feels like you've walked into a giant home - all the amenities you could need in hotel form. Because we came in a group of 6 (3 couples), we were each able to gather around for wine and cheers when we wanted to, while also being able to retreat back to our own room for a bit of privacy when we needed to. The space felt spacious and intimate all at the same time. It's the perfect pick for families, friends, or couples.

Two Thirty-Five is also just down the way from the best places to eat, shop, and, of course, drink wine. We had the pleasure of visiting a handful of tasting rooms during our visit (Banshee, Grapeseed, Dutcher Crossing - just to name a few!) and we filled our bellies with delicious meals (at Valette and Studio Barndiva). I'll be sharing more on the eat and drink portions of Healdsburg after this post :)

Summer is *almost* at an end, but because we're so close to wine country, a weekend trip any time of the year isn't out of the question. If you're looking for a place to get away be sure to add Two Thirty-Five to your list - you won't regret it.

Speical thanks to Two Thirty-Five for the beautiful stay, as well as Stephanie Hopkins for the wonderful photos!

Don't forget to head back soon for MORE on "Where to Eat & Drink" in the next post!