• Credit Card Reform Starts Here => Double back your interest: Click here
• Super Percent Saver => Save 25, 50, or 100% on your next stay: Click here
• Fall Colors Wine Country Style: Click here
• Special Savings for staying 7, 14 days, or even longer - Spend your vacation in the Sonoma Wine Country: Click here
• River Rock Casino - Play & Stay Package: Click here
• River Rock Casino - High Roller Play & Stay Package: Click here
• Friends don't let friends go wine tasting alone: Click here
• First Comes Love, then Comes Marriage, then Comes Baby in the Baby carriage:
     Be pampered before the arrival of your little package of joy!
• Special Elopement Package: Click here
• Gay Honeymoon - Continue the Love Story, as you celebrate your long awaited marriage: Click here
• For active travelers: Bike the Wine Country
• Take part first-hand in the magical transformation of grapes into wine with our Pick and Press package. - Click here

Credit Card Reform Begins Here... - Double back your credit card interest!

In keeping with the alarming rate of credit card inflation, book and pay CASH for any room between now and December 31, 2010, and we'll discount all room nights 25%. That about doubles your savings, just by not using you credit card. No minimum number of rooms or days are required. THIS ALSO MEANS THAT NO DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED! But a credit card number must be given at time of booking to hold the reservation, and cancellation policies still apply. Room rate includes a hearty and delicious breakfast for two each morning. This package must be requested at time of booking. May not be applied once booking is made or for previously booked rooms. This offer is not available on Event weekends. This discount is void if you use your credit card.

Note: This package is based on two persons, one room. May not be paired with any other offer.

Super Percent Saver - Save 25, 50, or 100% on your next stay!

25, 50, 100... Stay 2 nights get 25% off second night; Stay 3 nights get 50% off third night: Stay 4 nights and get the 4th night FREE!

The Details:
Stay, two, three or four nights any consecutive nights.
Pick any available room any consecutive nights from now through December 31, 2010.
Stay any two nights: Pay the regular price for the 1st night and receive 25% off your room rate for the second night.
Or, stay any three nights: Pay the regular price for the first two nights and receive 50% off your room rate for the third night.
Or, stay any four nights: Pay the regular price for the first three nights and the fourth night is FREE.

Note: This package is based on two persons, one room for consecutive nights. Lodging taxes not included. Must be requested at time of booking. May not be pared with any other offer. Offer good through December 31, 2010, excluding Holidays and Event Weekends.

Tall Colors Wine Country Style

Enjoy the beauty of the changing leaves in the vineyards from the back of a Vintage Fire Engine. We have created the perfect package just for you and 7 of your  friends. Stay 2 nights in the Hope-Merrill House, the perfect choice for a group of eight. On night one enjoy a wine tasting from wines of one of our local wineries. The following morning, after a luscious breakfast,  climb aboard Big Red and roll on out to experience the wine country like you have never seen it before. Visit four vineyards.. Enjoy a picnic lunch at one our favorite wineries. Package Includes: Stay any two nights in the restored houses in Geyserville, Sonoma County's last outpost. Wine tasting on night one from 6-7. Breakfast for 8 each morning. At 10:00, The Big Red Engine will meet you in front of the Hope-Merrill House. Package Price is $1,750. Note: This package is based on eight persons, four rooms for two nights, arriving any night  through October 31, 2010... Lodging taxes not included.

                       

Special  Savings for staying 7 , 14 days, or even longer  - Spend your vacation in the Sonoma Wine Country.

Stay 7 days at our inn with breakfast included every day. Pricing starts at $127 per night ($63.50 per person). That's a 15% discount off the regular rates.
Stay 14 or more days at our inn with breakfast included every day. Pricing starts at $119 per night ($59.50 per person). That's a 20% discount off the regular rates.

Offer is good until December 31, 2010.

What to do within walking distance:

Enjoy Wine Tasting on Friday Night at the Inn.
Wine Taste within two blocks at three tasting rooms.
Stroll through the new downtown Art Galleries.
Eat luscious meals within several blocks.
Relax by the pool and catch some rays at the Inn's Pool. 

What to do by bike

Rent a bike and peddle through out Dry Creek Valley /and/or Alexander Valley

Spend the afternoon or evening enjoying the tables & lunch or dinner at the Casino.

What to do within a 15 minute drive

Stroll the streets and shops in Healdsburg.
Take a winery tour and enjoy sustainably farmed vineyards.
Choose from over 50 wineries.
Go to Lake Sonoma for Hiking, Boating, and/or Fishing.

What to do within a 30-60 minute drive

Go to Safari West for a day at the animal park.
Go to Armstrong Sequoia Woods.
Go horseback riding.
Go to the Pacific Ocean and enjoy Jenner, Bodega Bay, and Fort Ross.
Visit some Napa County Wineries.

Take a Full Day Trip

Spend a day in San Francisco.
Drive the coast to Mendocino & Return through the Redwoods.

The Details:

Pick any available room and receive a 15% discount off the regular price rates for a 7 consecutive night stay.
Pick any available room and receive a 20% discount off the regular price rates for a 14 or more consecutive night stay.

Room rate includes a luscious country breakfasts for two each morning.

Note: This package is based on two persons per room. Lodging taxes not included. Must be requested at time of booking. May not be added to or paired with any other offer or package. Offer good through December 31, 2010.

River Rock Casino - Play & Stay Package

Note: This package is based room availability for two persons, one room, plus lodging taxes. Included in this package is full breakfasts for two at 9 am in the morning. May not be paired with any other offer. This package must be requested at time of booking, and is not available for previously booked reservations.

River Rock Casino - High Roller Play & Stay Package

Note: This package is based room availability for two persons, one room, plus lodging taxes. Restaurant taxes and gratuity not included.  May not be paired with any other offer. Included in this package is full breakfasts for two at 9 am in the morning. This package must be requested at time of booking, and is not available for previously booked reservations.

Friends Don’t Let Friends go Wine Tasting Alone

Three night stay and Sunday through Thursday for four to eight couples.

First Comes Love, then Comes Marriage,
then Comes Baby in the Baby carriage.  Oh, to be to pampered before the arrival of your little bundle of joy.

The Hope-Merrill House has created a package just for the Mommy & Daddy to be. Stay two nights in the room of your choice and receive a gift package just for you.  Luxuriate with a couple's massage; dine on luscious cuisine at Charcuterie. The Details: Stay any two nights in the room of your choice (based on availability). Your gift package includes a non-alcoholic bottle of Sonoma Sparkler to share by the fire, a 15% off gift certificate for Midnight Sun Children's Shoppe, and a massage for two at A Simple Touch Spa, plus a $75 voucher to dinner at Charcuterie. Room rate includes a hearty and delicious breakfasts for two each morning. This package must be requested at time of booking, and is not available for previously booked rooms. Holidays and Event Weekends may require a 3 night stay. Package Price:  $609 Note: This package is based on two persons, one room. Lodging taxes not included. May not be paired with any other offer. Restaurant taxes and gratuity not included.

   

Celebrate your Elopement around our Witch's Gazebo.

You just can’t wait to have that big blow out day...Instead, imagine an intimate magical day in the serene, romantic and picturesque Sonoma Wine Country... Marry and stay at the incomparable Hope-Merrill House located in the Alexander Valley... Our Springs burst with the yellow of mustard ,the pink of the plum trees and the blue of the lupine...Our summers are awash in green vineyards and yellow sunflowers... Fall brings the magic of autumn colors throughout the vineyards.. During the chill of our winters, come inside and enjoy the warmth of a fireplace and the majesty of our elegant parlor.. If you choose December, take advantage of our Holiday Season hospitality.......

Let us create and orchestrate a memorable and intimate day just for you, or, for you and up to 16 of your guests. We will take all the stress out your very important day. Let us help you to make your day uniquely special.

Our Elopement Package Includes: * 2 nights in Peacock Room with a Jacuzzi for two and fireplace. * Non-Denominational Minister * 1 Bridal Bouquet & Boutonniere * A 6" Wedding Cake * A Bottle of Champagne with light hors d’oeuvres * Photos taken by your Innkeeper * 1 Dinner for 2 ($75 Voucher ) May be applied to a group reservation.) * 4 Full Gourmet Breakfasts Package Price for a 2 Night Weekend Stay for Two $2,750 Mid-week Price for a 2 night Stay for two $2,250

In California the fee to receive your license is $50 - $80. There is No Waiting Period between applying for your license and receiving your license. In a few states after you receive your license you must wait a short period of time before getting married. California law allows you to get married Immediately after officially receiving your marriage license.

 

Gay Elopement - Tie the Ribbon... Pink or Blue... or whatever's your favorite color

Time is of the essence .. You just can’t wait to have that big blow out day...Instead, imagine an intimate magical day in the serene, romantic and picturesque Sonoma Wine Country... Marry and stay at the incomparable Hope-Merrill House located in the Alexander Valley... Our Springs burst with the yellow of mustard ,the pink of the plum trees and the blue of the lupine...Our summers are awash in green vineyards and yellow sunflowers... Fall brings the magic of autumn colors throughout the vineyards.. During the chill of our winters, come inside and enjoy the warmth of a fireplace and the majesty of our elegant parlor.. If you choose December, take advantage of our Holiday Season hospitality.......

Let us create and orchestrate a memorable and intimate day just for you, or, for you and up to 16 of your guests. We will take all the stress out your very important day. Let us help you to make your day uniquely special.

Our Elopement Package Includes: * 2 nights in Peacock Room with a Jacuzzi for two and fireplace. * Non-Denominational Minister * Flowers to fit the occasion.. * A 6" Wedding Cake * A Bottle of Champagne with light hors d’ouveres * Photos taken by your Innkeeper * 1 Dinner for 2 ($75 Voucher ) May be applied to a group reservation.) * 4 Full Gourmet Breakfasts Package Price for a 2 Night Weekend Stay for Two $2,750 Mid-week Price for a 2 night Stay for two $2,250

Additional Guests:
In California, the fee to receive your license is $50 - 80. There is No Waiting Period between applying for your license and receiving your license. In a few states, after you receive your license you must wait a short period of time before getting married. California law allows you to get married immediately after officially receiving your marriage license.

Note: This package is based on two persons, one room. Lodging taxes not included. May not be paired with any other offer. Restaurant taxes and gratuity not included.  Must be requested at time of booking and is not available for previously booked rooms.  Holidays and Event Weekends may require a 3 night stay.

 

Elegance In Motion - Bike the Wine Country

Some people aren't happy sitting on the sidelines. Perhaps you are one of them. If so, we invite you to come experience the Sonoma Wine Country - up close and personal.

World famous for scenic bicycle tours, Geyserville and it surrounding wineries is a perfect getaway for you and your favorite biking partner. And so - just for someone like you - we have created a special Bed & Breakfast - Bicycle Package.

Pack up your bikes or rent your bikes from Wine Country Bikes. We will help you design your bike rides in the Sonoma Wine Country, and we will provide you with a 4 course picnic lunch with a complimentary bottle of your innkeeper’s very own wine. Later that evening, you may enjoy a sumptuous dinner at the fabulous Charcuterie Restaurant.

You have two packages to choose from:

1)  The Three-Night Bike Package.  Stay any three nights Sunday though Friday (excludes Saturday) in a room with a fireplace or a Jacuzzi.  Includes one 4 course picnic for two.  Package Price: $543 Plus Tax. (A value of $633)

2)  The Four-Night Bike Package. Start your stay any day of the week in a room with a fireplace or a Jacuzzi.  Includes one 4 course picnic for two, plus one $50 voucher for dinner at Charcuterie (drinks not included). Package Price: $802 Plus Tax. (A value of $882)

Note: This package is based room availability for two persons, one room, plus lodging taxes. Restaurant taxes and gratuity not included.  May not be paired with any other offer. Included in this package is full breakfasts for two each morning; One 4 course picnic for two; One $50 voucher for dinner for two at Charcuterie (with the 4 night package).  This package must be requested at time of booking, and is not available for previously booked reservations.

 

Take part first-hand in the magical transformation of grapes into wine

Marked by excellence and labeled as extraordinary – an annual transformational event takes place at Hope-Merrill Inn, located in Geyserville … in the heart of Sonoma’s picturesque wine country: A wine lover's experience. Some of valley’s finest grapes are pressed into wine by "students of the vine," say innkeepers Ron and Cosette Scheiber. "The dual summer and spring events are a blend of picking, pressing, dining, plus plenty of learning and laughter." And the setting – the elegant, historic, museum-quality-antique-appointed Hope-Merrill Inn, makes this wine making experience irresistible to those with a love of the finest life has to offer. COST: Only $1500 per couple, plus tax and gratuity.  All meals, lodging, and wine included in one price!

And the setting – the elegant, historic, museum-quality-antique-appointed Hope-Merrill Inn, makes this wine making experience irresistible to those with a love of the finest life has to offer.

For detailed information go here or phone: 1-800-825-4233

CLOSED: Session 1: Sun-Mon, September 12-13, 2010 and Sun-Mon, May 15-16, 2011
(Program ends at Noon on Tuesday)
- or -
Session 2: Wed-Thurs, September 15-16, 2010 and Wed-Thurs, May 18-19, 2011
(Program ends at Noon on Friday)
- or -
Session 3: Sun-Mon, September 19-20, 2010 and Sun-Mon, May 22-23, 2011
(Program ends at Noon on Tuesday)

See NBC11 Wine Country Living's video of our "Aspiring Vintners"
Wine Making 101 event Click Here!
(Best viewed with fast internet connection)

Take a look at some PRIOR PICKING and some PRIOR BOTTLING pictures,
and don't forget to look at the awards these wines have won HERE!