We’ve been to Mendocino many occasions however it’s all the time been for a weekend getaway, by no means within the winter and by no means with a youngster in tow. Throughout a winter break, we determined to go up north for a unique form of expertise. Nature choices make it an amazing household keep, even within the winter, and the Stanford Inn definitely makes it straightforward to journey with youngsters.
Let’s begin with the truth that the property is surrounded by lush nature on all sides, making it preferrred for walks, close by hikes and studying about sustainable residing. Simply take a look at the views of the property from the room balconies.
The Property
The property itself is charming, in and out. You’ll discover the eating room in the principle constructing, however earlier than you get to the wooden-walled eatery, you’re greeted with a tea station, books, items and a fire. They provide snacks within the late afternoon earlier than dinner in the identical space. Outdoors on the porch, they’ve added lovely little touches to the property to make you are feeling at house.
The reception space
The tea station
Above, decrease proper: Snacks within the afternoon
The Rooms & Suites
The Stanford Inn provides a selection of room and suite choices. Since there have been three of us, we went for the 2 room (one bed room) suite, so we might all have our privateness. Beneath are the views from our suite.
Their one bed room suites are positioned on the backyard, essential, and high ranges of the Forest Constructing and embody a front room and separate bed room with a king-bed. The front room has a big wooden burning fire and a settee that may be opened right into a queen mattress, which is a good choice for households. Every of their 5 one bed room 2-room suites are paneled with ponderosa pine with redwood accents. The personal deck overlooks their gardens and better degree suites views lengthen to the Bay, Mendocino Headlands, and the village.
Their suites might be mixed with a King-Mattress Govt Suite the place two {couples} or a household of six can take pleasure in a collection with two bedrooms, every with their very own tub and a standard front room.
Above and under photograph credit score: Stanford Inn
Above and under photograph credit score: Stanford Inn
For these seeking to guide, they’ve 5 one bed room/two room suites on this class: Alder, Bishop, Cypress, Douglas Fir and Grand Fir. As a heads up, we stayed within the Cypress suite.
A few of the perks embody a chef-prepared breakfast, wood-burning fireplaces, excessive pace WiFi, satellite tv for pc HDTV, fridges, microwaves within the rooms, stereo methods with telephone connectivity, espresso makers with natural espresso, personal decks, eco-friendly and vegan facilities, and luxe robes.
King rooms, pictured under, might be booked on the principle or high flooring of the Large River Lodge Constructing they usually embody wooden burning fire, views of the gardens and Mendocino Bay. Executed in conventional fashion, they’re paneled in ponderosa pine with redwood accents.
Above and under photograph credit score: Stanford Inn
Above and under photograph credit score: Stanford Inn
Right here’s a view from one other one of many rooms. Spectacular, proper?
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Stanford Inn Actions
On the Stanford Inn, you’ll have entry to their indoor swimming pool, sauna and scorching tub in addition to complimentary mountain bike leases. In addition they provide personal courses/periods in vitamin & wholesome residing, cooking, artistic play retailers, breathwork, meditation, Chinese language drugs, acupuncture, Tai Chi, yoga, therapeutic massage and spa therapies, gardening, nature walks, mushroom foraging and past.
On-site is Mendocino’s solely health heart and aquatic facility. The Aquatic Middle’s greenhouse encompasses a saltwater swimming pool (heated to 82F), dry sauna, scorching tub, showers, and lounging areas amongst vegetation. Let’s simply say that it was an ideal method to unwind and escape the rain once we had been up there in February (wet season in northern California).
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Earlier than or after leisure time, you’ll be able to check out their totally geared up health room as nicely.
Above and under photograph credit score: Stanford Inn
Above and under photograph credit score: Stanford Inn
Stanford Inn Eating
Ravens is all about farm to desk plant-based eating. For breakfast, they provide a complete plant-based menu, which options elegant, gourmand plant-based breakfast dishes. Dinner choices provide a selection of plant-based takes on dishes reminiscent of a Kalua pork utilizing onions and mushrooms.
Photograph credit score: Ravens/Stanford Inn
At Ravens, they give attention to domestically harvested merchandise—from seaweed to chanterelles—natural sustainable elements from their very own farm, acutely aware merchandise that help sustainability and naturally, respect for the land. Their wine listing, for instance, contains principally wines produced from licensed natural vineyards, biodynamic vineyards, or these utilizing sustainable, conventional farming practices.
Their breakfast menu is much more complete than their dinner menu, with tons of fascinating decisions. For instance, they provide gadgets you’d discover on different breakfast menus, however made with a vegan twist. Their savory crepe has chickpeas, turmeric tofu, zucchini, onion, garlic, and avocado. There’s the Stanford Herbed Polenta, Chilaquiles (tortilla chips with enchilada sauce, cashew cheese, Spanish rice and refried beans), and one thing they name the Backyard Scramble, which is your selection of tofu or tempeh, served with backyard veggies and potatoes. If you’d like one thing a bit extra conventional, they’ve scones, muffins, waffles and pancakes served with fruit.
Above and under, a savory crepe for breakfast at Ravens
For dinner, there are a number of veggie choices, from their Ravens Rustic Flatbread that you just construct by yourself (mushrooms, spinach, onion, garlic, arugula, purple bell pepper, contemporary jalapeño, strawberry, artichoke coronary heart, tofu feta) to the Ravioli, which I attempted. The latter is full of hemp and sunflower ricotta and served with greens. (each are pictured under)
Their flatbread
For one thing somewhat lighter, they provide salads and soups as nicely.
The beet salad at Ravens
The mushroom soup at Ravens
Different choices embody the Sea Palm & Root Vegetable Strudel, their Thai Crimson Curry, which they serve with Squash or Candy Potato, Tofu and Jasmine Coconut Rice, Enchiladas stuffed with Mexican-Spiced Cauliflower & Walnut, Spinach, and Inexperienced Chile or their Kalua Mushrooms with Coconut Rice.
The Ravioli at Ravens
Extra on Sustainability
The property has one thing they name the Environmental Management Area College. Individuals on this program obtain instruments for artistic drawback fixing and achieve perception to help oneself and others to reside sustainably. Their mission is to “present experiences that mobilize future leaders from completely different fields to help and improve the atmosphere, biodiversity, and equitable relationships.”
Photograph credit score: Stanford Inn
Nature & Cities within the Space
On the way in which up, you’ll go somewhat city referred to as Boonville. Right here you’ll discover a number of cute little retailers, a espresso bar, and an artwork gallery with the Moon Honey Tea store adjoining it. They’ve beautiful do-it-yourself teas, mugs and different items right here and we ended up leaving with some goodies from this gem.
Retailers, cafes and an artwork gallery
Above, Moon Honey Tea Store and likewise under (left facet solely)
Earlier than you get to the city of Mendocino, you’ll additionally go sweeping views of the ocean and it’s . . . spectacular.
For extra details about the property, together with find out how to guide, go to their web site.
Particulars
Stanford Inn
44850 Comptche Ukiah Street
P.O. Field 487
Mendocino, CA 95460
707-937-5615
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