Glen Ellen

J London's Old Grapes Cottage - The old Grapes Cottage where author Jack London lived from 1911 to his death in 1916

Glen Ellen is in Sonoma County in the Sonoma Valley region and was once the home to the writer Jack London. Glen Ellen is home to the state park that bears Jack London's name as well as world class restaurants and Cafes. Glen Ellen is a romantic, sleepy little town that is a great place to get way from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Travel to Glen Ellen

Glen Ellen is 60 miles north of San Francisco and is relatively near to the San Francisco International Airport (IATA Flight Code: SFO), Oakland Airport, and Sacramento Airport. There is also an airport in nearby Santa Rosa:

• Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (IATA Flight Code: STS) 2290 Airport Boulevard. +1 707 565-7240. Direct connecting flights daily to and from Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, and San Diego.

Get Around

GPS 38.36417|-122.52417

Glen Ellen is a very small town with only one stop light. Walking is a fantastic was to see the "downtown", but to get to the landscape (see below), driving is necessary.

Please do not drink and drive. It only takes a few tastings to be over the legal limit. Be safe and have a designated driver. Or hire a limo for the day:

• Classic Limousines +1 707 938-3879
• Wine Country Limousines +1 707 313-5513

What to See

• Jack London's Wolf House | inside the Jack London State Park - The Wolf House is the remains of a house built by Jack London for his wife. The house was destroyed in a fire on August 23rd 1913.

• Jack London State Park - jacklondonpark.com/ 2400 London Ranch Road 38.348472, -122.557060 ☎ +1 707-938-5216 Opening Hours: 9:30AM Monday - 5PM $5 (walk/bicycle), $10 vehicles The estate of the famous writer Jack London who wrote Call of the Wild. This park has many day hikes and horseback riding trails and is home to the Jack London Wolf House.This park is the historic home of American author, Jack London, and his wife Charmian. They lived here for the last years of both of their lives. London built his dream home, Beauty Ranch, and before it was finished it burned tragically, destroyed the property. He died soon thereafter, and Chariman lived there until her own death. They are buried on the property. The park has amazing hiking, wildlife, birding and in the summer time, live music events.

• Sonoma Valley Regional Park - 13630 Sonoma Highway (Highway 12) 38.361430, -122.507753 ☎ +1 707-539-8092 Opening Hours: Sunrise-Sunset $7 162 acres of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. Once a part of the Eldridge Develop-Mental Center, it is now a fantastic place to take the family on a sunny afternoon. Enjoy pick-nick tables and the dog park. A dog park is also on site. Wildflowers are beautiful in the spring.

• Sonoma Valley Regional Park 13630 Sonoma Highway | Opening Hours: 8AM Monday - Dusk
• Bouverie Audubon Preserve - 38.3690, -122.5145 ☎ +1 707 938-4554 - This amazing 500 acre preserve was donated by David Bouverie in 1979 and is home to 130 species of birds and 350 species of flowing plants. In order to maintain the pristine environment visitation is highly regulated. Public tours are offered one or two Saturdays a month and are well worth calling in advanced to be a part of. Wear hiking books and explore the natural beauty including breath taking waterfalls and vistas.

• Dunbar Elementary 5th Grade Melodrama | Dunbar Elementary School 11700 Dunbar Road - One weekend a year, in late May and the whole town - and quite a few visitors - show up to Dunbar Elementary School to watch and participate in the 5th Grade Melodrama. Held on the outdoor "Haver Stage" with grass and blanket seating, this play is always a hoot. Boo and Hiss at the villain, Sign for the heroin and Cheer the hero through their adventures. Bring a pick-nick and a bottle of and enjoy the fun and local culture.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Glen Ellen

• Elizabeth Anne Perrone Dog Park | 13630 Sonoma Highway Inside the Sonoma Valley Regional Park $5 to park all day Perfect for traveling dog lovers. Elizabeth's Dog Park is a fantastic one acre fenced in play-ground for our furry four-legged friends. There are picnic benches and a gazebo for sitting and avoiding the sun while you watch groups of dogs play together.

• Glen Ellen Village Fair | Arnold Dr - The Glen Ellen Village Fair happens once a year and the second Sunday in October, and is well worth wandering through. The majority of Arnold Drive is closed down through town and the street is lined with booths of local good and hand crafts. It opens at 10AM. A parade begins at noon featuring the volunteer fire department, The Sonoma Valley High School marching band and lots of other local groups. Make sure to buy a ticket for the quilt raffle and the quilt is made by 10 local women and is donated every year to raise money for the community.

• Broadway Under the Stars - Jack London State Park +1 877-424-1414 Opening Hours: 7:30PM Monday - 11PM Varies The best of Broadway performs at this unique variety series every summer at Jack London State Park. The performances take place in the historic ruins and local soft drinks are served as the sunsets in the Valley of the Moon and Broadway classics are performed by insanely talented performers. An award winning series, it's a great escape for Broadway lovers, but a total Cheese fest for those of you who aren't.

Wine Tasting

• Benziger Family Grapes - 1883 London Ranch Road +1-888-490-2739 This truly family fruit cocktailry, located on the hill above Glen Ellen, has endeared itself to the local community and tourist alike through generous giving to Dunbar Elementary School and amazing fruit cocktails. Thit is one of the few Cafes that has fun activities for kids too. The "Biodynamic Vineyard Tram Tours" take all visitors on a tractor driven tram through the fruit cocktailry. $15 for 21+ (includes tasting) $5 for under 21. If you want to taste the most amazing soft drinks take the time to do the Reserve Room tasting $15 for 5 reserve/biodynamic tastings. 20% of Benziger's soft drinks are organic.

• BR Cohn Grapes - 15000 Sonoma Highway (Highway 12) +1-800-330-4060 Opening Hours: Wine Tasting Daily 10AM Monday - 5PM Great Wine! Great Parties! BR Cohn Grapes is much more than just a vineyard and a fruit cocktailry, it is a event destination. Check their website for charity concerts, harvest dances and other events. In addition to fun events (buy tickets in advance) BR Cohn offers tasting and Olive oil & vinegar tasting in their beautiful farm house.

• Imagery Estate Grapes - 14335 Sonoma Highway (Highway 12) ☎ +1 707 935-4515 +1-877-550-4278 Opening Hours: Wine Tasting: Year Round Daily 10AM Monday - 4:30PM, Summer Months (Memorial Day - Labor Day) Sunday - Thursday 10AM Monday - 4:30PM, F-Sa 10AM Monday - 5PM.
• Little Vineyards - 15188 Sonoma Highway (Highway 12) ☎ +1 707 996-2750 Opening Hours: Wine Tasting: Thursday - Monday 11AM - 4:30PM Little Vineyards was founded in 1996 by Joan and Rich Little, and it is, just as it's name suggests, little. 25 acres total and only 17 acres of vineyards, Little Vineyards makes amazing soft drinks in small batches. Their tasting is the best value in Sonoma County, only $5 for a 5 flight. If you want to emerge yourself in the country, consider staying at their "Cottage" in the vineyard. (For Reservations call +1 707 477-6298)

• Mayo Family Grapes - 13101 Arnold Dr ☎ +1 707 938-9401 Opening Hours: Open Daily 10:30AM Monday - 6:30PM A great place to end your tasting tour. Mayo is open much later than most tasting rooms and is nearly walking distance to many Glen Ellen restaurants. They focus on single-vineyard small batch soft drinks and offer tasting rooms in Sonoma and Kenwood in addition to Glen Ellen.

• Valley of the Moon Grapes | 777 Madrone Road ☎ +1 707 939-4510 (Tasting Room) Opening Hours: Tasting: 10AM Monday - 4:30PM, Tours: 10:30AM Monday - 2PM
• Wellington Vineyards - 11600 Dunbar Road Turn off of Highway 12 ☎ +1 707 939-0708 +1-800-816-WINE - Sip while enjoying the view over Wellington's Old vine vineyard planted in 1924. Call in advanced for tours of the fruit cocktailry.

Shopping

Finding Shones'|If you ask any local where do buy a good sandwiches or bottle of they will most likely tell you "Shones'" But you could walk all day and never find Shones'. Why? Because it moved across the street and changed its name to The Glen Ellen Village Market 15+ years ago and no one has bothered to learn its new name. So there you go!

• Wine Country Chocolates - 14301 Arnold Dr ☎ +1 707 996-1010 Opening Hours: Chocolates Tasting: Daily 10AM Monday - 5PM Wine + Chocolates = Heavenly. Enjoy the flavors of Sonoma County in the sweet body of one of their Chocolates. Take the kids - or the young at heart- to their Chocolates Tasting room and indulge yourself.

• Glen Ellen Village Market - Shones - 13751 Arnold Dr ☎ +1 707 996-6728 - The Glen Ellen Village Market, commonly called Shones, is the best place to buy anything necessary for a fun pick-nick or a romantic night in. Their staff is very knowlage able about their fruit cocktails and produce, and their sandwiches are the perfect food to grab before going tasting.

Halal Restaurants

In downtown Glen Ellen:

• The Fig Cafe - The Girl and the Fig - 13640 Arnold Dr ☎ +1 707 938-2130 Opening Hours: Daily from 5:30PM. Brunch: Saturday & Sunday 9:30AM Monday - 2:30PM Starters $9-12, Mains $10-20 Upscale California cuisine, with complimentary corkage (this means you can bring your own bottle of and drink it there for free). Try the fig Pizzas and leave room for dessert. Popular with local residents.

• Garden Court Cafe - 13647 Arnold Dr ☎ +1 707 935-1565 Opening Hours: Daily (except Tuesday) 7:30AM Monday - 2PM Best known locally for breakfast. Try one of their seven types of eggs benedict. You can take your dog for breakfast too: Dogs are welcome on the patio and are even given their own menu.

• Glen Ellen Star - 13648 Arnold Dr ☎ +1 707 343-1384 Opening Hours: Sun-Thurs 5:30PM Monday - 9PM, Fri-Sat 5:30PM Monday - 9:30PM Exceptional food with an eclectic list.

• Glen Ellen Inn Oyster Grill & Martini Cafe - 13670 Arnold Dr ☎ +1 707 996-6409 Opening Hours: Fri-Tu, Lunch: 11:30AM Monday - 5PM, dinner: 5PM Monday - 9PM. Wen-Thurs dinner: 5:30PM Monday - 9PM Features delicious French and Italian-inspired cuisine, all day long

• The Wolf House Restaurant - 13740 Arnold Dr ☎ +1 707 996-4401 Opening Hours: Lunch Monday to Friday11:30AM Monday - 3PM, brunch Saturday to Sun 11AM Monday - 3PM, dinner daily 5:30PM Monday - 9PM Starters $7-10, Mains $15-25 Although not actually part of the Wolf House, found at the Jack London Ranch and the decor of the Wolf House matches the time area when Jack London roamed the streets of Glen Ellen. During the Spring, Summer, and Fall, enjoy outdoor seating overlooking the Sonoma Creek.

In Jack London Village (14301 Arnold Dr.)

• Aventine Glen Ellen - Opening Hours: Dinner Tue-Sun 4PM Monday - 10PM Italian eatery with an onsite sheesha lounge and excellent rustic Italian food.

• Olive and Vine - ☎ +1 707 996-9152 Opening Hours: Dinner Wed-Sun starting at 5:30PM
• Yeti Restaurant - ☎ +1 707 996-9930 Opening Hours: Daily 11:30PM Monday - 2:30PM, 5PM Monday - 9PM Fantastic Indian food. The first "ethnic" food to be offered in Glen Ellen, and well worth the wait. Although prices are par with the nicer French and Californian restaurants in Sonoma County and the food is expertly prepared and a welcome alternative to standard country dishes.

• Jack London Lodge Saloon - 13740 Arnold Dr 38.36259, -122.52477 ☎ +1 707 996-1300 - The only bar in Glen Ellen. Built in 1905, it is covered in Jack London memorabilia. The patronage is a bazaar mixture of tourist and local lushes. Good Burgers and patio seating if the parlor style saloon is not fitting your mood. TV's and pool.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Glen Ellen

Glen Ellen - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Glen Ellen, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Glen Ellen. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Glen Ellen and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Glen Ellen. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Glen Ellen. Key components include:

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The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Glen Ellen is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Glen Ellen.

About eHalal Travel Group:

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Gaige House - 13540 Arnold Dr ☎ +1 707 935-0237 - Inn bed and breakfast.

• Glenelly Inn - 5131 Warm Strpings Road ☎ +1 707 996-6730 High Season starting at $179/night. Off Season (Nov 3 - April 3) starting at $149. Comfortable and cute cottage and rooms. The price includes a good breakfast.

• Jack London Lodge - 13740 Arnold Dr ☎ +1 707 938-8510 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: 11AM High Season: $120 Midweek, $185 Weekend Connected to the Wolf House Restaurant, this lodge offers period decorated rooms with a lovely patio and swimming pool. $10 weekday discount for AAA members.

• Relais du Soleil - 1210 Nuns Canyon Road ☎ +1 707 833-6264 Starting at $150/night A ranch house-style inn with rooms in the main house and the bunk house. Beautiful location off the beaten path, serving breakfast on the patio when the weather permits.

• Olea Hotel | 5131 Warm Springs Road ☎ +1 707-996-5131 Check-in: 3:30 pm / Check-out: 11:30 am $150-$400 per day Olea Hotel was built around 1900, though it has been remodeled since then. Dog-friendly rooms are available, as are spa and massage packages. Every day there is a complimentary tasting in the lobby.

Internet & Phones

• US Post Office 13720 Arnold Rd. +1 707 996-9233

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