Glendeven Inn & Wine Bar[n]

A Mendocino Welcome -- Llama kisses

2011-12-07T19:15:00.001-08:00

Carla will often times give a llama-style greeting to you, if your technique is good.

Approach from the front, keep your hands down (they don't like to be touched unless during feeding time), and lean in. She wants to smell your breath. Her mom, who we call Mama Llama, taught her to do this. Together they're a good team, greeting guests in the pasture. A very fun thing to do, and a good photo opp.

View from Briar Rose

2011-11-27T12:22:00.000-08:00

This image taken by a guest is from Glendeven's Briar Rose room.

Another beautiful day on the Mendocino coast!

Beet Sushi - tonight's appetizer

2011-11-17T18:10:00.001-08:00

Tonight's Glendeven Inn appetizer is a beet "sushi" with roasted beets from the Glendeven garden, quinoa cakes, Laura Chanel goat cheese with nasturtium leaves and sliced oranges as a garnish.

The Mendocino coast is a perfect place to grow our garden vegetables.

By Cynthia Ariosta.

Bees!

2011-09-25T18:38:00.001-07:00

I took a terrific beekeeping class with the nice folks at Marin Beekeeping Company in Novato, CA.

Farm fresh honey at our Glendeven Mendocino Inn next year!

The Naked Ladies

2011-08-30T12:07:00.000-07:00

After all their green "skirts" are long gone, these ladies appear along our south fence by the thousands.
It's quite a summertime show here at Glendeven.

Solo PJ from the Garret room

2011-08-02T09:38:00.000-07:00

Being a little man, PJ breaks from the herd at times and spends some "alone time" grazing and watching the Glendeven view. The ladies are never too far and usually within sight, but we think he likes his independence.

Dinner at Glendeven

2011-07-27T15:59:00.000-07:00

I sat at chef Patrick's Farm-to-Table dinner this past Monday and it was just great. The menu is below, and I just had to take pictures. We hope you can join us soon!

Baby Ducks Hatching and Growing Up

2011-04-24T16:50:00.000-07:00

Here are the new ducks hatching from their shells in Glendeven's incubator.

Today they made their debut at Glendeven. Sunshine and green grass. Very happy kids.

Spring dinner menu

2011-03-30T09:50:00.001-07:00

Patrick Meany's creations at Glendeven's Farmhouse host-table. Need we say more?

Seven Duck Eggs

2011-03-28T15:20:00.000-07:00

Seven duck eggs ready to hatch any day now at Glendeven! This is the 25th day, and they'll be out by the 28th day. Will keep you posted.

Llama kisses

2011-03-27T09:46:00.000-07:00

Here you see Mama Llama giving one of her generous "kisses." Her daughter, Carla (shown below) also gives kisses. These are llama-style greetings. They don't like hands or to be touched, but they'll freely give this types of kiss. Affection, but on their terms.

And if you're really good, they'll lend you their ears.

Eggs for Sale

2011-03-16T15:51:00.000-07:00

Too many chicken eggs!

There are very prolific girls here at Glendeven.

This Mendocino farm produces fresh eggs, and its own organic vegetables.

New Baby Ducks?

2011-03-10T12:11:00.001-08:00

This little guy -- unfortunately, and very sadly -- is our last little duck left after visits by a wild predator. We've taken care of the immediate danger, so he's safe.

And as shown here, he is not so lonely that he doesn't find mischief. Here you can see him inside the "duck proof" fence we built around the fish pond.

We have about 24 duck eggs left that hadn't yet been used for baking (which is how we use the very rich duck eggs), and they're fertile. So we decided to incubate them and soon we'll hopefully have the offspring of our dear departed flock running around the property.

Below is a picture of a candled egg showing the growth after eight days. All systems go on the big Glendeven duck incubation.

Blossoms and sky

2011-02-20T11:33:00.000-08:00

Spring is springing

2011-01-26T11:31:00.000-08:00

I just took a five minute walk around the property and have proof here that spring has already begun!

The Glendeven grounds are great all times of the year, and the spring explosion is just beginning.

Free range chickens

2011-01-17T21:59:00.000-08:00

Free-range chickens are happy laying chickens.

Glendeven chickens are fed all the greens they want, kitchen scraps, and garden clippings, too.

Healthy girls they are, and good recyclers to boot.

January Sunshine

2011-01-12T15:36:00.000-08:00

A pastoral, sunny, January day here at Glendeven Inn.

Mendocino is so pretty this time of year.

Morning beach sunshine

2011-01-11T16:11:00.000-08:00

If you time it just right, the weather in January is amazing in Mendocino.

This is a short 10 minute walk from Glendeven Inn at Van Damme beach.

The trail directly in front of our aptly named Beach Trail Cottage takes you here too.

The Sun Sets on the Holidays

2011-01-11T16:09:00.000-08:00

Christmas Food -- Beginning to End

2010-12-25T21:00:00.000-08:00

Guests today started the day with fresh, hot, homemade water bagels, and a Glendeven Inn garden-greens souffle made with rainbow chard straight from our garden and, as always, eggs from the coop.

For dinner, guests who attended our special Glendeven host table dinner by Chef Patrick Meany, were treated to an amazing special holiday menu (below) with items including cassoulet of shellfish with rock shrimp "chorizo", foie gras with local huckleberries and homemade brioche, duck breast with carrot-caramel sauce, confit red cabbage, and duck cracklins, an intermezzo of hibiscus soup with flavors of green apple, peppermint & pomegranate -- all finished with a "30-Second" sponge cake with cranberry drops, whipped honey, and homemade graham cracker ice cream.

Christmas Wreath

2010-12-23T14:42:00.000-08:00

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Glendeven Inn.

Blue Sky Wreath

2010-12-22T15:44:00.000-08:00

Today the skies are so blue, and the holidays are almost here.

Glendeven Inn looks like a like a big Christmas gift.

A 10-Minute Walk

2010-12-16T10:02:00.000-08:00

A 10-minute walk from the Glendeven grounds brings you to this exact spot. Why don't I do this every day? Glendeven's "front yard" is stunning.

Christmas tree lot

2010-12-08T19:34:00.000-08:00

Do these trees make me look tall?

This year we got one large tree for the farmhouse, and a small one for the Wine Bar[n].

Very festive at Glendeven.

New Glendeven Dinner Menu!

2010-12-05T12:44:00.000-08:00

We have a new exciting dinner menu at Glendeven!

Join us if you can Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday.

All are welcome at the Glendeven farmhouse host table

Thanksgiving morning

2010-11-28T10:01:00.000-08:00

What a great weekend at Glendeven!

Kurt Russell & John

2010-10-03T13:14:00.000-07:00

Kurt Russell is a new Glendeven Inn & Wine Bar[n] fan.

Thanks for stopping by Kurt.

From the Air

2010-09-04T12:04:00.000-07:00

From the ground and from the air, Glendeven looks lovely.

Beach Trail Cottage NEW!

2010-08-01T10:31:00.000-07:00

The master bedroom with whitewater ocean views.
The second bedroom with its wonderful new queen sized bed and furniture.

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Garden pole

2010-07-18T12:52:00.000-07:00

The pole beans in our organic vegetable garden need support. This old tree trunk serves the purpose.

Welcome Notes

2010-07-05T23:43:00.000-07:00

At Glendeven, you'll have a hand-embossed, handwritten personal note welcoming you to your room on arrival. It's one of the ways we like to let you know how glad we are you're here.

A Glendeven Business Meeting

2010-06-01T19:16:00.001-07:00

An all-duck Glendeven business meeting.

They're trying to get themselves all-in-a-row, but it takes some discussion when you're small.

Tres Llamas

2010-06-01T09:49:00.000-07:00

These are three of our six llamas at Glendeven. Can you see a family resemblance?

From left to right this is Aunt Sue, her 'niece' Carla, and Carla's mom (who is also Sue's full sister) who we call Mama Llama.

Springtime in Anderson Valley

2010-05-18T13:35:00.000-07:00

On your way to Glendeven, you pass miles of vineyards in the Anderson Valley and the new life of spring.

Waterfall

2010-05-11T11:30:00.000-07:00

At Mendocino's Russian Gulch State Park, a three mile hike takes you to this waterfall.

It's a Glendeven favorite.

(Guest photo)

Wild Flowers

2010-05-09T12:01:00.000-07:00

I took this picture when driving through the Anderson Valley today to get wine for the Wine Bar[n]. It's so great out there this time of year.

When you drive to Glendeven on the 128, this is one of the sights you'll see.

Glee loves Glendeven!

2010-04-28T13:24:00.000-07:00

Glendeven Inn owner, John Dixon, and Glee cast member, Jane Lynch, (sporting a Glendeven jacket) at the filming of Glee's season 1 final episode in Los Angeles April 16, 2010.

Glendeven loves Glee, and Glee loves Glendeven.

Thanks Jane!

The Greenhouse Sprouts

2010-04-10T21:31:00.000-07:00

All of our new plantings were started in the greenhouse.

Strong and healthy is what they'll be.

The New Organic Garden

2010-04-10T21:23:00.000-07:00

Andrew Jones,

Thanks for laying out the new garden. Thanks for installing the irrigation lines, staking the bender boards, and chipping the brush for the walkways with Jose. Thanks for moving in the rich soil from our compost and mixing it with llama pellets.

Soon this garden will be lush and green by your hands. We can't wait.

Carriage House courtyard view

2010-04-09T15:35:00.000-07:00

The lovely view from Glendeven's Carriage House Suite.

Nice.

The Barn Loft's garden view

2010-04-09T11:02:00.000-07:00

This is the view from the Barn Loft. The Glendeven grounds are so green and lush this time of year.

Spring is here.

Llamas with a View

2010-03-18T16:04:00.001-07:00

Glendeven's llamas have an ocean view! Happy llamas are good llamas.

Photo by guest Gioia Hansbury.

Sea Ridge Cottage's Living Room

2010-03-17T11:04:00.000-07:00

A sunny day at Glendeven's Sea Ridge Cottage.

Cupcakes on arrival!

2010-03-07T16:27:00.000-08:00

Betty Franks, our terrific new pastry chef, created these amazing cupcakes for guests arriving this week at Glendeven.

They are roasted banana cupcakes with peanut butter honey frosting.

Wow.

Take home a chicken

2010-02-15T21:30:00.000-08:00

February is Take-Home-A-Chicken month. Of the stuffed ones, that is. We have lots.

We need to keep the 50 real ones we have so that your breakfast eggs are the freshest they can be.

The stuffed chickens are perfect little gifts for the children and grandchildren in your life!

Valentine Cakes - Welcome!

2010-02-12T18:29:00.000-08:00

Betty Franks, our new pastry chef at Glendeven, created these vanilla sponge cakes with raspberry-vanilla ganache and double chocolate icing for guests as a treat upon arrival on this Valentine's Weekend

Thanks Betty!

Little River Beach

2010-02-04T10:29:00.000-08:00

A short 10 minute walk from Glendeven down Peterson Lane and past the blackberry bushes and wild fuchsia & roses lies Little River Beach.

This image was taken by guest Holly Koehler.

Storm's coming

2010-02-01T22:43:00.001-08:00

A photo taken from the Barn Loft by guest Holly Koehler.

The storms blowing through in January are worth a trip to the coast.

The light and ocean waves are very dramatic.

And at Glendeven you're always safe and warm - our full-site generator guarantees it.

Farmhouse mantle

2010-01-29T13:37:00.000-08:00

On the farmhouse mantle, we like to keep it simple.

Wine "Flights"

2010-01-29T13:07:00.000-08:00

Join us in the Wine Bar[n] open 3-7 daily for a taste of the best of Mendocino County wines.

We have about 45 wines open by the glass.

Taste different pinot noirs, syrahs, or zinfandels side by side and find your favorite. Or maybe try a flight of Alsace varietals.

Pick and choose your own flight. They're half glasses.

It's fun.

Sunset Magazine

2010-01-26T14:05:00.000-08:00

Sunset Magazine has chosen Glendeven Inn as one of the top 20 'Dreamy Weekend Trips' in the western states!

Thanks Sunset!

Big Sue's ears

2010-01-03T13:12:00.000-08:00

Big Sue shows off her perfect banana-shaped ears.

The other lllamas here at Glendeven are jealous of her perfect conformation.

But when you got it, you got it.

Holidays at Glendeven Inn

2009-12-15T14:33:00.001-08:00

Welcome to reception, the gallery and Glendeven's Wine Bar[n]!

Happy Holidays!

The Old Campgrounds

2009-12-15T14:19:00.000-08:00

Glendeven's north woods used to be a campground called Memory Lane Grove in the 1940-1950s. A recent Glendeven guest, pictured here, returned to the Glendeven grounds to reminisce about those days and to share stories. We're so glad she did.
Here she is today (left) and again (below) camping with her family circa 1950 in these same woods. (In the picture below, she's the pitcher, on the left.)

Chim Chiminey

2009-12-10T11:12:00.000-08:00

Keeping you safe and warm at Glendeven Inn means regular maintenance on all the works, including the eight wood-burning fireplace chimneys throughout the property.

Amuse Bouche

2009-12-06T21:10:00.000-08:00

One of our amazing amuse bouche offerings this season at our dinners at Glendeven are profiteroles stuffed with freshly caught wild dungenous crab.

Delicious!

Thanksgiving Turkeys

2009-11-26T13:03:00.000-08:00

These turkeys were just passing through! Happy Thanksgiving today.

Big Bird at Glendeven Inn

2009-11-19T16:03:00.001-08:00

In honor of Sesame Street's 40th Anniversay this month, we share our brush with Sesame Street fame.

Caroll Spinney, the puppeteer behind the brilliance of Big Bird, stayed at Glendeven in the Pinewood Room in 2005.

Caroll created Big Bird's character and has voiced and performed the Bird since the first episode of Sesame Street in 1969.

Caroll has also been playing Oscar from the first Sesame show -- from inside the trashcan!

Happy anniversary from Glendeven Inn!

Evergreen

2009-11-19T12:25:00.000-08:00

Bird Feeder

2009-11-16T11:23:00.000-08:00

This little bird feeder outside the Stevenscroft building is a great little detail at Glendeven.

There are many small details to be found!

The Glendeven Gallery

2009-11-10T08:34:00.000-08:00

Mariko Irie, along with other local artists, is now showing her work here at the Glendeven Gallery.

See more of her works here.

We're big fans.

Porcini!

2009-11-09T09:44:00.000-08:00

This beautiful porcini mushroom was found in the woods near Glendeven.

The Wine & Mushroom Festival is on through to Nov 15th.

Glendeven is hosting two mushroom dinners too. See info here.

Free WiFi at Glendeven

2009-11-05T12:40:00.001-08:00

There is free Wi-Fi throughout Glendeven Inn. You can stay connected if need be, at no extra fee.

We keep it simple.

Hats off to the Chefs!

2009-11-03T16:58:00.000-08:00

Brian and Shennen Morris have brought a level of care and talent to the table at Glendeven. Literally.

Their menus, cuisine, and service are top notch. We hope you get a chance to enjoy one of their dinners the next time you're here on a Tuesday or Saturday.

The dining room and their services are also available on "off" nights the rest of the week for private dinner parties of two to 12 people. Let them take care of you for a night on the coast.

This could be your table tonight.

Hydrangeas

2009-11-02T18:52:00.000-08:00

Fall booms at Glendeven. Nice.

Travel & Leisure

2009-10-27T14:39:00.000-07:00

We're in Travel & Leisure. Boo!

Fall colors in the Anderson Valley

2009-10-22T13:45:00.000-07:00

Our local wineries are in full fall color now. I took this picture today right smack dab in the middle of the Anderson Valley's drive along Highway 128. Beautiful!

Pumpkins!

2009-10-18T19:42:00.000-07:00

Fluffy clouds late afternoon

2009-10-18T19:28:00.000-07:00

Late afternoon in October. The air is crisp. The recent rains have washed away all the summer dust from the bushes and plants. Everything seems so green.

The Farmstead

2009-10-18T13:17:00.001-07:00

I guess with this kind of activity outside your door, it's officially a farm!

Another fun wedding weekend

2009-09-28T11:50:00.000-07:00

A 75 person rehearsal dinner and lots of fun people.

Way-back-when

2009-09-20T11:39:00.000-07:00

Glendeven's main farmhouse has a rich history.

From Etta and her diaries to the evolution of this farm to an inn, this property has seen many changes, while at the same time remaining very much the same.

Bay Loft's View

2009-09-17T09:29:00.000-07:00

I've always liked Bay Loft's view. It's so nicely framed by the garden and pastures.

Greenhouse and gardens

2009-09-06T14:27:00.000-07:00

Vanna and I were just saying how pretty the garden looks this Labor Day.

Apples

2009-09-06T12:20:00.000-07:00

The apple trees are loaded with fruit. Farm-fresh apple pies & crisps soon!

Dinners at Glendeven

2009-09-04T10:17:00.000-07:00

Here's Shennen Morris, one of the Morris Catering team, plating a recent course at Glendeven's four-course pairing dinners.

We're now doing these dinners on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Menus change seasonally and are priced to be an affordably luxurious evening.

Guests and locals alike have been thrilled with these weekly events.

Hats off to the chefs!

PJ's Back!

2009-08-27T14:41:00.000-07:00

After a long 8 months away at the Redwoods in the Meadow Llama Farm (or as we call it, "Llama Camp"), PJ is back with his mom and the rest of his herd.

He had to be separated until being gelded. It had to be done to keep him, sorry PJ.

He's smaller than the rest still, and will probably remain so.

It's good to have him back. Our little gelding.

The New Vegetable Garden

2009-08-24T16:25:00.000-07:00

Here is our new vegetable garden. I sometimes let the chickens in to help me "weed".

They like the little shoots of grass that come up around the drippers.

So besides providing eggs, they're garden helpers.

Good chickens. Good chickens.

Greenhouse

2009-08-16T10:07:00.000-07:00

Just like the rest of the gardens, the greenhouse is ever changing.

Guest perspectives

2009-08-02T10:58:00.000-07:00

Taken from Bay Loft .

Wine Bar[n] food

2009-07-30T12:04:00.000-07:00

The nosh in the Wine Bar[n] is delicious.

First-press olive oils, locally baked baguettes, organic local cheeses, fine charcuterie.

Perfect with your wine tasting selections.

Briar Rose fireplace

2009-07-27T09:20:00.000-07:00

July fireplaces? You bet. The summer fog can be so cooling that a crackling fire is welcomed in the evenings....

Fences and gates

2009-07-26T12:02:00.000-07:00

The south pasture gate.

Peace and Quiet

2009-07-21T10:17:00.000-07:00

Find peace in the many sitting areas around the inn. Whether in the garden, the barn, the farmhouse, or the quiet of your room, Glendeven offers a little oasis of peace and quiet in this very busy world.

Bay Loft fireplace

2009-07-20T12:51:00.000-07:00

Bay Loft, with its high ceilings, great view, skylights, and this wood burning fireplace, is one of the most popular rooms.

Barn Loft's fireplace

2009-07-16T08:26:00.000-07:00

The Barn Loft's fireplace quickly warms its sunken living room on cool foggy nights.

Garret's View

2009-07-09T20:41:00.000-07:00

The view from the Garret room

Lofty

2009-07-08T20:08:00.000-07:00

Bay Loft has high ceilings and a great ocean view. This sitting area has a very nice wood burning fireplace too

Fancy pants

2009-07-06T15:34:00.000-07:00

After their haircuts, the ladies all seem to be wearing fancy pants. Or, since they're from South America, pantalones de lujo (if my Spanish is correct.)

Spa day

2009-07-02T15:36:00.000-07:00

Today the llamas had their spa day -- haircuts, nails done, and deworming.

Deworming, I realize, is not part of a normal "people spa day", but for llamas, it's part of the full treatment.

The Gallery

2009-06-30T12:05:00.000-07:00

Glendeven's Wine Bar[n] and Gallery now features works by Ricia Ariaza & Michael Leventhal, David Jenks, and Malcolm West. All very talented artists.

We also have locally crafted jewelry and hand-blown glass decanters & wine tumblers, photographs by John Birchard, and wood carvings by very talented artists.

Brick path

2009-06-26T10:45:00.000-07:00

Along the south side of the farmhouse is a winding brick path flanked by blooming gardens.

Street sign

2009-06-25T11:54:00.000-07:00

Welcome!

Bayview windows

2009-06-23T11:10:00.000-07:00

Bayview, in the main farmhouse, has a bank of south facing windows along its balcony, and another window wraps around to the east facing the gardens, pasture and thewoods in the distance. There is a lovely ocean view from the bed. Nice!

East Farmington's garden

2009-06-19T12:53:00.000-07:00

A private little garden awaits outside East Farmington's French doors...

Daily menu

2009-06-17T11:16:00.000-07:00

We bring a daily breakfast menu with your breakfast basket or tray, including the weather forecast of the day so you're prepared for your day's adventure after a delicious, hearty breakfast.

Bay View's mantle

2009-06-15T14:35:00.000-07:00

Bay View's mantle with a spider mum. I like this picture.

Farmhouse lounge entrance

2009-06-14T10:31:00.000-07:00

This image shows two of our original works painted by David Jenks who, by the way, will soon be showing his works in our Wine Bar[n] gallery.

Garden shed

2009-06-12T13:00:00.000-07:00

Matchsticks

2009-06-11T10:36:00.000-07:00

Wood burning firplaces in most rooms. Cozy.