Holiday rentals in Sonoma County

Let's turn grocery store ingredients into restaurant-worthy dishes. Many of my guests are stunned to learn how simple it is to create these delicious dishes. First, we'll introduce ourselves to break the ice. Then we'll go right into hands-on cooking! We'll start with making ricotta cheese in a very simple way with ingredients that you are likely to already have at home. We'll also create a simple tartine and "grown-up mac 'n cheese" using a few simple ingredients, including the ricotta cheese that you just made. In the process, you'll have a chance to take a virtual tour of my garden here in California wine country to learn about culinary herbs and edible flowers. I will teach you ways to use the whey, which is a byproduct of cheesemaking. Once we finish cooking, we will sit and taste what we created and talk about the recipes, the experience, and life in wine country. We'll even drink some wine together, and I will make some suggestions for you about matching wine with what we made. This Experience is great for team-building or celebrating a special occasion. Looking to reconnect with your colleagues and teammates while working from home? Send me a message. Other things to note This is an online experience. If you are prepared with all of the items listed above, you should be able to follow along and cook as we go. I will also provide you recipes via email after this experience. IF YOU ARE LATE, we will admit you up to 10 minutes after the experience begins.

Do you think you can’t draw, or are frustrated and think this has to be easier? You’ve come to the right place. All you need is a sense of humor, some paper, pencils, and erasers. At the end of our two hour class, I look forward to hearing you say “I CAN draw and this is FUN!” I’m Gene Hamm and in my How to Draw Caricatures class, we will make drawing simple as we utilize tips and tricks, I acquired from years of experience working in Hollywood animation studios. These are tips and tricks they don’t teach you in art school. I have experienced teaching a wide range of ages and abilities, from an 8 year old in China to an 80 year old in England. And for example, in 2018 a class of my special needs adults won a film festival in New York with their collection of animated shorts. This How to Caricature class starts with me drawing a caricature of you. Then you draw along with me, as we move on to drawing a cartoon character from every angle utilizing simple yet professional tips and tricks. My schedule makes the class available for any time zone in the world.
 At no extra charge I customize each class to accommodate one on one private lessons, birthday parties, corporate team building or any occasion. This also makes a much appreciated gift for the aspiring or experienced artist in your life. I encourage you to look over my many five star reviews and comments on Airbnb.

Begin your tour with a local Sonoma Country glass of sparkling wine and a beautiful basket of light snacks. Next we make our way to one of wine country's exclusive boutique wineries for a private outdoor tasting overlooking the stunning vineyards. Enjoy an intimate seated tasting overlooking the tranquil vistas. While enjoying the beautiful estate guests will learn about farming practices and the iconic vineyards, where fruit is created into hand-crafted wines. Enjoy an Alfresco lunch prepared by a local chef, a food and wine pairing or choose a private cooking class hosted by a top Sushi Chef. Love cheese? We can arrange a Cheese class where you will learn techniques from the best chefs in Sonoma County.

We'll start with a brief overview of the Traditional Archery equipment that you will be using. I have many bows for you to choose from including handmade bows imported from. Quality equipment for beginners and experts. For pictures and more information visit facebook.com/ArcheryInstinct/ You'll pick a bow that fits your strength and ability, and release your first arrows at my private woodland range. We will discuss the basics of aiming Instinctively, the importance of a proper finger release and back-tension, and the muscle memory/meditation required to become accurate with a bow. You will come away with an understanding of Archery's rich history, and a solid foundation of shooting basics. The goal of the ArcheryInstinct Experience is to arm potential new archers with knowledge of our sport while shooting in a beautiful natural setting. This custom designed course also makes an awesome backdrop for social media action shots! We will be hiking in a wooded area and appropriate clothing is required. Baggy clothing may interfere with your shot. While Covid is still going I will try to limit classes to 1 pod (group that has been in quarantine together) per class. Your pod can have up to 6 people. If you do not see a class that fits your schedule, please reach out and request a different time. Thanks! Edward

Join us for a day at the sanctuary and meet a variety of rescued farm animals. We'll share their stories of resilience and healing and talk a bit more about the industries they come from. You'll love meeting our animal ambassadors and may be surprised at what you learn, since we so rarely see the animals in our food system. The Experience will last approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Please be mindful that as a sanctuary for rescued animals, our priority is the physical and emotional well being of the rescued animals who call Charlie's Acres home. Our loved animal residents are completely free and always have a choice as to whether or not they want to interact with visitors and will reside at the sanctuary for the rest of their lives, where we'll have the honor of taking care of them. COVID19 safety protocols We are taking the safety of our community very seriously. Face coverings are mandatory for ALL visitors and tour guides. Hand sanitizer is available at check-in and throughout the tour path. Shared spaces, such as bathrooms are sanitized regularly. As the tour is outdoors in open spaces, you'll be able to easily socially distance, just stay close enough to hear instructions from your tour guide. Learn more about what to expect and find answers to frequently asked questions: https://www.charliesacres.org/faq.html