Springtime in Anderson Valley

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

Waterfall

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

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!

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

All of our new plantings were started in the greenhouse.

Strong and healthy is what they'll be.

The New Organic Garden

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

The lovely view from Glendeven's Carriage House Suite.

Nice.

The Barn Loft's garden view

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

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

Photo by guest Gioia Hansbury.

Sea Ridge Cottage's Living Room

A sunny day at Glendeven's Sea Ridge Cottage.

Cupcakes on arrival!

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

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!

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

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

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

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

Wine "Flights"

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

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

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

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

Happy Holidays!

The Old Campgrounds

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

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

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

These turkeys were just passing through! Happy Thanksgiving today.

Big Bird at Glendeven Inn

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

Bird Feeder

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

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!

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

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!

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

Fall booms at Glendeven. Nice.

Travel & Leisure

We're in Travel & Leisure. Boo!

Fall colors in the Anderson Valley

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!

Fluffy clouds late afternoon

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

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

Another fun wedding weekend

A 75 person rehearsal dinner and lots of fun people.

Way-back-when

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

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

Greenhouse and gardens

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