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There is more Mendocino than just a romantic weekend.  Sure we're known for our upscale bed and breakfasts and fine dinning, and wines, but with our year-round events, live theater performances, and popular music venues we have something for just about everyone.

Getting there is half the fun: Mendocino is a three hour drive to the north from San Francisco, depending on traffic. Take Highway 101 to Cloverdale. Then pick up Highway 128 through the Navarro Redwoods to the coast on hwy 1proceed northwest.

Mendocino and Lake Counties possess a natural beauty and rugged splendor that creates a feeling of freedom in the visitor. The Mendocino coastline is truly a sight to behold and the small towns create an atmosphere of simpler times. The lovely lakes and rural scenery of Lake County encourage an abundance of outdoor activities. The Anderson Valley, Redwood Valley, Potter Valley, Hopland area as well as Middletown offer the guest a chance to discover a profusion of wineries in the area. A visitor is never at a loss for something to do with the many events, festivals, fine dining establishments, antique shopping, art galleries, fishing, water sports and much more in the relaxing Mendocino and Lake Counties.

 

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We wish a very Happy Holiday Season to those who have visited our Winery or Tasting Room in Fort Bragg!

Remember when you visited Pacific Star Winery - perched on the Pacific Ocean on the Mendocino Coast? Some couples have even become engaged while having a special picnic near the ocean, watching the whales and waves, while sipping on a glass of one our special red Mendocino County wines. Well, we appreciate that you came to visit and taste our homemade wines, and hope that you enjoyed yourselves here. You signed up to be on our Email List and we'd like to share a special wine offer with you for your enjoyment over the holidays.
Everyone loves to receive wine as a gift ~ We would like to offer you a 10% discount to send wine to your friends and family (or as a gift to yourself for hanging in there and to toast to a bright and better 2009!). We can send your gift direct and add your special holiday personal greeting in the box!

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HOLIDAY WINE GIFTS - Special Winery Visitor 10% Discount!
Purchase at least 3 bottles and receive a 10% discount.

We've boxed some special wine combinations to help make the decision easy to save you time! These are ALL 3 BOTTLE Gift Boxes. Here's basic before tax/ship pricing shown with the 10% discount prices.

Rudolph's RED STAR Gift Box: $65.70
Dad's Daily Red, CORO, Merlot

Robert's NORTH STAR Gift Box: $70.20
Charbono, Pinot Noir-Reserve, It's My Fault (red blend)

David's LUCKY STAR Gift Box: $72.90
Merlot, Charbera, Dad's Daily Red

Diane's FAVORITE STAR Gift Box: $102.60
Petite Sirah, CORO, Charbera

Sally's BRIGHT STAR Gift Box: 6 bottles ~ all the medal winners!
$160.20
Charbera, Charbono, CORO, Petite Sirah, Merlot, Dad's Daily Red

Simply EMAIL ME BACK with the GIFT BOX you'd like with your holiday gift message included. The person will need to sign for the wine at delivery so please include their NAME, ADDRESS (include Business name if shipped to their work address), CITY, STATE, ZIP, THEIR PHONE # (in case UPS needs to call them to arrange delivery issues). Also email your name, billing address, phone & verify email address. We'll need your credit card information and you can call Robert or Ana at the phone # at the end of this email to relay that information.

Buy 4 or more Gift Boxes and we'll SEND YOU A SPECIAL GIFT!


Click here to view Pacific Star's Website & all wines available

Holiday Gifts at a special 10% discount! You'll not only save money but also save yourself shopping time & gas money without "standing in long lines". You also can have your own wine delivered to get you through the cold winter and to share with your family and friends at holiday parties ~ whether you are hosting or attending! Are you missing having a glass of Dad's Daily Red with that pizza? Why not order some wine for yourself, too!

In order to ensure delivery by Christmas, PLEASE REPLY to this email NO LATER THAN December 12th - so we have ample time to process your gift order(s). The small team of Sally's busy winery elves will handle your orders with great care!

If you have any questions before making an order, just email Diane at pacstar3@mcn.org and she'll get back to you right away!
You can also call and talk to Robert or Ana at the Fort Bragg Tasting Room at 707-962-WINE (9463). They will take your payment information to complete what we need to fulfill your order.

Sincerely, and with all the best to you and your families,

~~ The Winery & Tasting Room Team at Pacific Star ~~
Sally, Marcus, David, Diane, Robert, Randy, and Ana

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Weed & Brush Abatement For Fire Safety Protection

 

In an effort to minimize the damage caused by uncontrollable fires, parcels where weed abatement is likely to be necessary. Owners of private property be aware of the need to cut dead, dry vegetation that would aid the spread of a fire.

We cut and remove weeds and vegetation to bring your home or commercial building into CODE COMPLIANCE. For FIRE SAFETY, WEED & BRUSH ABATEMENT CONCERNS CALL 949 494-7121. Free Estimates.

There are many things that residents can do to make their homes less vulnerable to damage from a brush fire.

Please take time to consider the steps below for your property:

  • Clear dry grass, brush and leaves, near structures.
  • Use ice plants and other fire-resistant plants to landscape.
  • Clear all debris from the roof, gutters and spouts.
  • Remove dead limbs located over roofs and all limbs within 10 feet of chimneys.
  • Prune the lower limbs within six feet of ground on all trees 18 feet high or taller to keep ground fires from spreading to trees.
  • Relocate firewood at least 30 feet from all structures and 10 feet from all vegetation.
  • Keep plants, shrubs and trees away from power lines.
  • Keep gas and propane tanks at least 30 feet from all structures.
  • Replace shake roofs with fire-resistant roofing.
  • Cover chimneys and stovepipes with nonflammable screens with 2 inch (or less) mesh.
Make sure the number of your house is clearly visible

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Anderson Valley Wine Trail - Mendocino

Navarro Vineyards and Anderson Valley
Navarro Vineyards
 

These top Anderson Valley wineries are located on Highway 128, the beautiful road that leads to the romantic town of Mendocino. Visit a few of these wineries on the way to Mendocino and visit a few others on the way home. Grab a picnic lunch in the town of Boonville and head to picnic tables at Navarro or Greenwood wineries. Or, find a spot along the Navarro River in the spectacular Navarro River Redwoods State Park.
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Heritage House closing, up for auction

Mendocino Coast inn set to be sold Friday at foreclosure sale; co-owner accused of tax evasion

CHRISTOPHER CHUNG / The Press Democrat

The luxury Heritage House near Little River will go on the auction block Friday.

 
The historic Heritage House resort on the rugged Mendocino Coast is closing today and is scheduled to be auctioned off Friday in a foreclosure sale.
 
The exclusive getaway, located just south of the seaside town of Mendocino in Little River, has been in financial turmoil for months. It is currently operating under court-ordered receivership.

In addition, the Mendocino County District Attorney's Office has stepped up its prosecution of one of the resort's co-owners, David Wilk, on tax evasion charges. Prosecutors allege Wilk stole $380,000 in bed taxes owed to the county.

The sale of the 37-acre Heritage House resort would bring an end to a relatively brief but troubled chapter in its storied history, which began more than 60 years ago with the conversion of an 1877 farmhouse into one of the Mendocino Coast's first inns.

It has since grown into an acclaimed seaside getaway with 66 units featuring upgraded cottages with stunning coastline views, manicured lawns, fine dining and a spa. Recent rates ranged from $299 to $650 a night.

The resort was purchased in mid-2005 by Duane Werb and David Wilk under the name Lantana Mendocino LLC.

The purchase and renovations were funded by loans from a German bank totaling $24 million. But after a series of management changes, the resort got behind on its property taxes and "bed taxes" collected from guests.

After the county got a judgment in 2007, the group paid the county about $250,000 in back taxes, said tax collector Shari Schapmire.

Then in February the bank, WESTLB AG, sued Lantana Mendocino in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, alleging it defaulted on the $24 million loans.

Last month, the court appointed Nicholas Clayton, president of the Los Angeles-based Kor Hotel Group, to run the property as receiver. Court documents say the receivership will end after the foreclosure sale of the property scheduled Friday.

The resort's special events manager sent out an e-mail stating the facility would close today. The resort manager did not return calls for comment. A voice-mail greeting on Wednesday evening indicated it is "closed indefinitely."

A Los Angeles attorney who represents Lantana Mendocino in the federal court litigation did not return a telephone call seeking comment.

Schapmire said she was surprised to hear the resort was closing. She said she understood the bank planned to run the inn until the market improved.

The property is scheduled to be auctioned at 10 a.m. Friday on the courthouse steps in Ukiah for a minimum bid of $27 million. But she doubts the bank will get that much.

"I don't think that it's worth $27 million, especially at this time," Schapmire said.

She now fears it make take some time for Mendocino County taxpayers to get their $400,000 back.

"I think at some point we'll get our money, but I don't think it'll be any quick process," she said.

The closure is unlikely to end Wilk's legal troubles.

Last month, Mendocino County Deputy District Attorney Timothy Stoen added money laundering to the charges against Wilk. The county now alleges the inn owes $380,000 in bed taxes and another $38,000 in taxes to the Mendocino County Lodging Business Improvement District, which pays for tourism programs. It has accused Wilk of theft and embezzlement of tax revenue owed to the county.

"This is a serious matter and the charges are significant," Stoen said.

If convicted, Wilk faces more than 6 years in prison, he said.

You can reach Staff Writer Kevin McCallum at 521-5207 or kevin.mccallum@pressdemocrat.com.

 

 

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Stevenswood Hotel & Spa is conveniently located 2 miles south of Mendocino.  Our onsite amenities include Five Star Dining, Health Spa, Banquet and Conference rooms, amble Patio and Decking, High Speed Internet Access, in room Wet Bar, Sculptured Botanical Gardens, Art Gallery and Wild Bird & Animal Sanctuary.  Whether you are arranging a seminar, business meeting or romantic vacation or wedding, Stevenswood Hotel & Spa offers a variety of lodging accommodations at a price you can afford where Gulfing, Horse Back Ridding, Hiking, Kayaking, Fishing, Abalone Diving, Whale and Seal watching abound.
 

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