Mothers and Mendocino County are a Match Made in Heaven!
Treat Mom to Movies, Museums, and More…

Mendocino County, CA -- (May 1, 2009) – Mendocino County, just a few hours North of the Bay Area, has a landscape that is refreshing to both mind and spirit. This Mother’s Day, treat Mom (and maybe yourself) to all that this bounteous area has to offer, against a backdrop of wildflowers, roses, and Redwoods, and marvel at how affordable everything is – from spa resorts to quaint Victorian inns and B & Bs, to sumptuous restaurants, galleries, boutiques and much more!

A Sampling of Lodging Specials So Thrifty They Will Make Mom Proud

DragonMist Estate – Mendocino – NEW!!
(888) 930-3686, www.dragonmistestate.com
DragonMist Estate is a luxury vacation rental located on the coast, just outside of Mendocino Village.
The Mother’s Day Package includes 2 Nights accommodation (for a couple - NO extra charge for up to 4 children), dinner for 2 at "La Petite Rive" (or similar dining establishment), massage for mom at "Sweetwater Spa" (tip included), 2 tickets to the Botanical Gardens, a bottle of local wine, a bottle of sparkling cider, and assorted fruits and sweets. $1,000 total for two adults and up to 4 kids.

Country Inn - Fort Bragg
(800) 831-5327, www.beourguests.com
The “Ultimate Wine Package” includes 2 nights lodging, a 6 hour tour of five Mendocino Country wineries (with a gourmet lunch, a bottle of sparkling wine, a cheese platter, bottled water and special discounts at the wineries), and dinner for 2 at the Mendo Bistro. $606 rooms without a fireplace or $686 for rooms with a fireplace. Or pamper mom with the “Therapeutic Massage Package” which includes 2 nights lodging, a one hour therapeutic massage, dinner for 2 at the Mendo Bistro and two tickets to the Mendocino Botanical Gardens. $335 rooms without a fireplace or $430 for rooms with a fireplace

Cottages at Little River Cove – Little River
(707) 937-5339, www.cottagesatlittlerivercove.com
Pamper mom with a relaxing spa package that includes a pampering welcome basket, complete with one set of slippers, a calming eye pillow, and an aromatherapy candle, a one hour Mendocino Fireside Essentials Massage in the privacy of her cottage, and a luxurious robe to relax in during her stay. $139 plus rate of the room (cottages start at $199 a night).

Baechtel Creek Inn & Spa – Willits
(800) 459-9911, www.baechtelcreekinn.com
2 nights lodging, a 1 hour massage and a gift basket with wine and spa goodies are included in this Mother’s Day package, along with a complimentary room upgrade. $269 total for two adults.

MacCallum House – Mendocino Village
(800) 609-0492, www.maccallumhouse.com
MacCallum House is offering a spa package this Mother’s Day that includes a dozen roses, a one hour therapeutic massage, a gift certificate for dinner at the MacCallum House Restaurant, and a special spa basket that includes organic and locally made bath products. $270 plus cost of the room (rooms start at $175 per night).

Old Coast Hotel – Fort Bragg
(707) 961-4488, www.oldcoasthotel.com
Fresh local flowers in the room and a special Mother’s Day brunch featuring Veggie or Bacon & Onion Quiche, Coffee Cake Muffins, Fresh Fruit Salad, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries & Chocolate and/or Berry Parfaits (served 8am-10am). Room w/fireplace $175, room with non-fireplace $155, 2 room suite $195.

May Events in Mendocino That Will Make Mom Smile

May brings fabulous flowers to Mendocino, but also a fun Film Festival (tell your Mom that James Dean slept here – because he did! “East of Eden” was shot in Mendocino, among dozens of other great films and TV shows), a ride on the Skunk Train, and great wine tasting events.

Mother’s Day Brunch Aboard the Skunk Train
Sunday, May 10, 2009
(866) 457-5865, http://www.skunktrain.com/specials.html
Treat Mom to a relaxing morning riding the train and sipping Mimosas (juice for kids), then enjoy a special brunch in the middle of the redwoods at Northspur! Departing Fort Bragg Depot at 10:00 a.m., four-hour round-trip Adults $65, Children $30. Call to make a reservation.

Anderson Valley Garden Tour
Friday, May 8 & Saturday, May 9, 2009
www.gardenbythesea.org
Visit FIVE spectacular residential gardens in the Anderson Valley and Yorkville Highlands, meet the garden owners and enjoy lunch at the beautiful Goldeneye Winery. On Friday's VIP tour from 12PM-6PM, ($125 per person), you will see all of the above gardens plus a 4-acre bonus garden, and attend a wine and cheese reception. Saturday’s tour is $45 per person or 2 for $80 (10AM-5PM). Box lunches are available for purchase ($15 per person – must be preordered).

Hopland Passport
Saturday, May 2 – Sunday, May 3, 2009
(800) 564-2582, www.hoplandpassport.com.
Hopland area wineries show off their finest in Rhone, Italian, Burgundian, and Bordeaux varietals ranging from Arneis to Zinfandel. For $35, receive a Passport logo glass, entry to all wine tastings, food pairings and entertainment at all thirteen participating wineries. Enter to win one of over 30 fabulous prizes!

Mendocino Heritage Days
May 1 – 31, 2009
www.mendocinoheritage.com
There is something for all ages here, from historic walking tours to museum demonstrations. Hear tales of the native Pomo Indians, chat with ancestors of early settlers, and follow the underwater exploration of shipwrecks along our coast. Experience redwood trails, historic dwellings, moonlight cemetery walks and more! Visit

Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival
Friday, May 15 – Sunday, May 17, 2009
www.avwines.com/pnf.htm
Taste Anderson Valley Pinot Noir from more than 40 wineries while enjoying gourmet food and music. It’s a weekend of food, wine and entertainment not to be missed. It sells out every year, so go online now and reserve your tickets.

Mendocino Film Festival
Friday, May 29 – Sunday, May 31, 2009
(707) 937-0171, www.mendocinofilmfestival.org.
Mostly small independent films, but always films with a unique perspective, this festival may be young but it’s already becoming world-famous. Set against the backdrop of Historic Mendocino Village.

For more information and help planning your perfect Mendocino County Mother’s Day, visit http://www.gomendo.com or call 866-STAY-MENDO (866-782-9636).