We’ve been to Mendocino many instances nevertheless it’s at all times been for a weekend getaway, by no means within the winter and by no means with a teen in tow. Throughout a winter break, we determined to go up north for a unique form of expertise. Nature choices make it an incredible household keep, even within the winter, and the Stanford Inn actually makes it straightforward to journey with children.
Let’s begin with the truth that the property is surrounded by lush nature on all sides, making it ultimate 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, inside and outside. You’ll discover the eating room in the primary constructing, however earlier than you get to the wooden-walled eatery, you’re greeted with a tea station, books, items and a hearth. 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 gives 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 may all have our privateness. Under are the views from our suite.
Their one bed room suites are situated on the backyard, most important, and high ranges of the Forest Constructing and embody a lounge and separate bed room with a king-bed. The lounge has a big wooden burning fire and a settee that may be opened right into a queen mattress, which is a superb possibility 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 stage suites views lengthen to the Bay, Mendocino Headlands, and the village.
Their suites may be mixed with a King-Mattress Govt Suite the place two {couples} or a household of six can get pleasure from a collection with two bedrooms, every with their very own bathtub and a standard lounge.
Above and beneath photograph credit score: Stanford Inn
Above and beneath photograph credit score: Stanford Inn
For these trying to e-book, 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 number of the perks embody a chef-prepared breakfast, wood-burning fireplaces, excessive velocity WiFi, satellite tv for pc HDTV, fridges, microwaves within the rooms, stereo techniques with telephone connectivity, espresso makers with natural espresso, personal decks, eco-friendly and vegan facilities, and luxe robes.
King rooms, pictured beneath, may be booked on the primary or high ground of the Large River Lodge Constructing and so they embody wooden burning fire, views of the gardens and Mendocino Bay. Performed in conventional type, they’re paneled in ponderosa pine with redwood accents.
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Above and beneath 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 sizzling tub in addition to complimentary mountain bike leases. In addition they supply personal lessons/periods in vitamin & wholesome residing, cooking, inventive play outlets, breathwork, meditation, Chinese language drugs, acupuncture, Tai Chi, yoga, therapeutic massage and spa remedies, gardening, nature walks, mushroom foraging and past.
On-site is Mendocino’s solely health heart and aquatic facility. The Aquatic Heart’s greenhouse includes a saltwater swimming pool (heated to 82F), dry sauna, sizzling tub, showers, and lounging areas amongst vegetation. Let’s simply say that it was an ideal method to unwind and escape the rain after we had been up there in February (wet season in northern California).
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Earlier than or after leisure time, you possibly can check out their totally geared up health room as properly.
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Above and beneath 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 supply a selection of plant-based takes on dishes similar to a Kalua pork utilizing onions and mushrooms.
Photograph credit score: Ravens/Stanford Inn
At Ravens, they concentrate on regionally harvested merchandise—from seaweed to chanterelles—natural sustainable components from their very own farm, aware merchandise that help sustainability and naturally, respect for the land. Their wine checklist, for instance, contains largely 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 attention-grabbing selections. 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 alternative of tofu or tempeh, served with backyard veggies and potatoes. In order for you one thing a bit extra conventional, they’ve scones, muffins, waffles and pancakes served with fruit.
Above and beneath, a savory crepe for breakfast at Ravens
For dinner, there are a selection of veggie choices, from their Ravens Rustic Flatbread that you just construct by yourself (mushrooms, spinach, onion, garlic, arugula, pink 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 beneath)
Their flatbread
For one thing just a little lighter, they provide salads and soups as properly.
The beet salad at Ravens
The mushroom soup at Ravens
Different choices embody the Sea Palm & Root Vegetable Strudel, their Thai Purple Curry, which they serve with Squash or Candy Potato, Tofu and Jasmine Coconut Rice, Enchiladas crammed 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 Discipline College. Contributors on this program obtain instruments for inventive downside fixing and acquire perception to help oneself and others to dwell sustainably. Their mission is to “present experiences that mobilize future leaders from totally different fields to help and improve the atmosphere, biodiversity, and equitable relationships.”
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Nature & Cities within the Space
On the best way up, you’ll move just a little city referred to as Boonville. Right here you’ll discover a number of cute little outlets, a espresso bar, and an artwork gallery with the Moon Honey Tea store adjoining it. They’ve pretty home made teas, mugs and different items right here and we ended up leaving with some goodies from this gem.
Outlets, cafes and an artwork gallery
Above, Moon Honey Tea Store and likewise beneath (left aspect solely)
Earlier than you get to the city of Mendocino, you’ll additionally move sweeping views of the ocean and it’s . . . spectacular.
For extra details about the property, together with how you can e-book, visit their website.
Particulars
Stanford Inn
44850 Comptche Ukiah Street
P.O. Field 487
Mendocino, CA 95460
707-937-5615
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