Welcome to our Sea Ranch Getaway Wedding!Sea Ranch is a resort area that extends across ten miles of California coast about two and a half hours north of San Francisco. Nestled in the rugged landscape of coastal Sonoma County, on either side of Highway One, it began as a second-home community conceived in 1963 by a group of world-renowned architects. Founded on the philosophy of the indigenous Pomo Indians, the colony’s motto is to “live lightly on the land” and Sea Ranch endures as a community famous for its sensitivity to and respect for the environment. The area consists largely of small but distinctive properties whose unique design style requires homes blend into the natural setting and minimize their visual as well as physical impact upon the landscape. Hence, a visually stunning and peaceful setting to get married!
Wedding – Saturday, October 13, 2007 at 1:00pm, Reception to follow at the Annapolis Winery
Rehearsal BBQ – Friday, October 12, 2007 at 3:00pm – One Eyed Jack's Park, all are invited
Post-Rehearsal Cocktails – Friday, October 12, 2007 a approximatly 8:00 pm, likely Sea Ranch Lodge
Getting There
Maps will follow, but essentially, the only way to get there is to drive from the Bay Area, accessed best by SFO or Oakland airports, or, in some cases, you can fly into Sonoma County Airport. If you can’t get to Sonoma County Airport, which Horizon Air serves from Los Angeles or Seattle with two flights per day, we recommend flying into Oakland over SFO. Flying into Sonoma County Airport will save you an hour of driving, otherwise it is about a three hour drive from the Bay Area. If possible, and above all else, we strongly urge all drivers to plan to arrive at Sea Ranch well before the sun sets -- the last 45 minutes of the drive are twisty-turny Highway One, high on cliffs above the ocean. The roads are fine, but for those who aren’t used to it, we really would rather you not drive even at dusk. The route, essentially, is Highway 101 north of SF or Oakland, through Russian River to the coast and north from there. Share rental cars with friends, or if you need to arrange shared transportation let us know.
IF YOU MUST ARRIVE INTO AN AIRPORT LATE IN THE DAY ON FRIDAY … We ask that you please stay the night in the Bay Area (or in Santa Rosa or Jenner, on the coast) rather than take the coastal road in the dark.
Where to Stay
Once you’ve arrived, you’ll enjoy the area best through private home rental. Just navigate the sites below or call a number or two. If you have someone to share a home with, we highly recommend this option both for enjoyment and cost. In October, many agencies offer “rent two nights get third free” specials. For those staying only one night, the Sea Ranch Lodge, the “hotel” in the area, or some of the hotels in nearby Gualala will be most convenient. October is typically “Indian Summer” and beautiful weather so prepare to be outdoors.
You will find a MAP of Sea Ranch, broken up into “unit” or “Lot” numbers which all rental sites will ID homes at http://www.searanchgetaway.com/sea_ranch_map.htm. It shows a ten mile spread -- the northernmost tip is closest to Gualala/ the church, the southernmost closest to the reception and “the Lodge” and its wonderful restaurant. Most common or recreation areas are marked… swimming, trails to hike, tennis, horseback riding and golf! The “Rehearsal Dinner” (BBQ) is on these grounds. All bluff trails and beaches are accessible by foot, but for getting around you should have access to a vehicle or someone to hitch a ride with. Each home should come with parking passes and access rites to the common areas. And most homes have hot tubs! For kids, look for homes with proximity to a recreation center/pool area. We are staying in an area smack in the middle. Ask if bed linens are included or extra.
Home Rental Agencies
Sea Ranch Vacation Rentals
http://www.searanchgetaway.com
707-884-3211, 800-643-8899
(We rented our house through this site, ask for Nancy)
Ocean View Properties
http://www.oceanviewprop.com
707-884-3538
Beach Rentals
http://www.searanchrentals.com
707-884-4235
Rams Head Rentals
http://www.ramshead.com
707-785-2427, 800-785-3455
Sea Ranch Escape
http://www.888searanch.com
707-785-2426, 888-732-7262
Coasting Home
http://www.coastinghome.com
707-884-9601, 800-773-8648
Nearby Lodging
If you can only stay a night or want something to yourself, here are a few options. Hands down, the Sea Ranch Lodge will be most central to wedding activity. Other Lodging in Gualala, is about 10-15 minutes north on the coast, near the church.
SEA RANCH LODGE
http://www.searanchlodge.com
707-785-2371, 800-732-7262
We have rooms on hold at a discount, though the rooms still start @ $190 a night or so.
In/Near Gualala:
Breakers Inn, Gualala
http://www.breakersinn.com
707-884-3200, 800-273-2537
Gualala Country Inn, Gualala
http://www.gualala.com
707-884-4343, 800-564-4466
Seacliff Lodge, Gualala
http://www.seacliffmotel.com
707-884-1213, 800-400-5053
St. Orres Inn, Gualala
http://www.saintorres.com
707-884-3303
The Surf Motel, Gualala
http://www.gualala.com
707-884-3571, 800-451-7873
