if you want to get away from it all in the Sonoma area, this is the place to go. Tim, the proprietor is lovely and the environment couldn't be more idyllic. There's a swimming hole with fresh mountain water, pickable wild blackberries, a lovely lawn and petanques. Plus, the breakfast is killer and Tim makes his own wine that he... more

Great Ranch with wonderful rustic accomodations! Friendly host with ground-level wine cellar and very knowledgeable about wines. Also a great cook. I couldn't get enough. A very relaxing spot in a country location. I highly recommend it and will be going back, this year. more

We went to stay for one night at Relais du Soleil, which stretched into three and only the lack of a vacancy stopped us from staying longer. The location is perfect for getting around the Sonoma region, and the venue itself rustically beautiful and incredibly peaceful. Breakfast on the patio was extraordinary; the three best breakfasts in our time in... more

Our stay at Relais du Soleil was amazing. We found this retreat to be a relaxing, serene experience. The countryside was so beautiful and Tim a gracious host. The food was fabulous and we had so much fun in the converted barn each evening as we sat around the fire, singing songs, dipping in the hot tub and drinking fine... more

When you look at the Relais du Solieil website you think you"ve found a little piece of heaven. Furthest from the truth! What a dump. The suites are actually converted turkey coops. The carpets are stained , shower tile grout moldy and dirty , and the host is something out of the sixties. Avoid this place like it's the Bates... more