• The Winter Wineland event - January 14-15: Click here
• The Dinner at Michele Schlumberger - January 27-28: Click here
• Barrel Tasting Weekends - March 2-4 & March 9-11: Click here
• Credit Card Reform Starts Here => Save your Interest & Fees: Click here
• Super Percent Saver => Save 25, 50, or 100% on your next stay: 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

A Deliciously Cozy Winter Wine Tasting Event

Please join us for a deliciously cozy Winter Wineland Tasting event.  Enjoy a supper of a hearty soup, salad and fresh breads, the social ambiance of friends in the making ... plus an exquisite wine tasting event that will introduce you to a local winery, and their provocative wines.

The Place:  Hope-Merrill Inn
The Date:  Friday, January 13, 2011
The Time:  Wine Tasting 6:00-7:00, Supper Following
The Cost:  Standard room rates which includes full breakfast every morning - two night minimum..
Reserve your "romantic" weekend stay: 1-800-825-4233

Visit the Russian River Wine Road's Winter Wineland event
or
Visit the Russian River Wine Road event website

For reservations, call your hosts Cosette or Ron Scheiber:
1-800-825-4233

Wine Tasting, Dinner, Enchanting Accommodations - January 27 & 28, 2011

Make your reservations today: 1-800-825-4233 If you love the sparkle of lots of crystal and candlelight, then plan to join us: Begin the weekend, on Friday evening with a wine tasting in the main parlor of the Hope-Merrill House.  Then, on Saturday, be our guests at Michel-Schlumberger for our Celebrate Winter dinner at their highly acclaimed benchland vineyard in the Dry Creek Valley.  Return to Hope-Merrill House or Hope-Bosworth House to relax into your beautiful guest room - historic accommodations with luxurious amenities.  Awaken in the morning to a gourmet breakfast - homemade from the finest ingredients, just for you. This special includes 2 persons - one room for 2 nights - in either the Hope-Merrill House or the Hope-Bosworth House.  Two delicious breakfasts ... and an unforgettable dinner completes the package.  The price for this entire package is only the standard price of the room and $20 per person to cover the cost of their wine!  May not be paired with any other offer.  For guests that can only stay Saturday night, the price is $75 per person for the dinner and wine cover, plus the standard price of the room.

Inn Love... With The Future  - The 34th Annual Barrel Tasting Weekend. 

****** Barrel Tasting is now TWO WEEKENDS ******
* Friday March 2 Through Sunday March 4, 2012 *
* Friday March 9 Through Sunday March 11, 2012 *
* 100+ Wineries participating *

For you true wine lovers, this is your chance to samples wines right out of the barrel, visit with winemakers and peruse the cellars of your favorite wineries.  Love what you’re tasting… then buy some “futures”.  Futures are a way to buy the wines you like now, usually at a discount, then come back 12-18 months later when it’s bottled and ready to take it home.  Most of the wineries have such fun release parties when the wine is ready to be picked-up, you won’t want to miss out!

If you arrive on one of the Friday nights, we are doing a free wine tasting and a Hearty Soup and Salad supper, here at the inn. Wine tasting starts at 6 pm. Supper is then at 7 pm.
 
You can just purchase a commemorative Wine Road glasses for only $30 per person per weekend in advance by going to www.wineroad.com or $40 per person at the first winery you visit. Designated Drivers are FREE for each weekend but must have a Designated Driver ticket. This year we will have over 100 wineries for you to choose from.  MORE INFORMATION AT www.wineroad.com  

Credit Card Reform Begins Here... - Save your Credit Card Interest & Fees!

In keeping with the alarming rate of credit card inflation, book and pay CASH to book any room between now and December 31, 2011, and we'll discount all room nights 20%. 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. A two night minimum per room is required on 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, 2011.
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, 2011, excluding Holidays and Event Weekends.

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, 2011.

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

What to do by shuttle:

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, 2011.

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

Gather your closest wine tasting friends and head for the world famous Sonoma Wine Country. We have created a tasty package just for you and your friends. Invite them to join you at the Hope-Merrill House where we have created a wine tasting experience for either the Wine Aficionado or the Novice Wine Taster. Expand your wine experience in an intimate setting.

Experience hard to get into boutique wineries in the beautiful Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys. Enjoy an Al fresco lunch at a "by appointment" winery. End your day feasting on an intimate Wine Pairing Dinner at one of our local wineries.

Package Includes:

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

Full breakfast each morning.

3 Private tours to hard to get to boutique wineries.

1 Wine al fresco lunch at a vineyard.

1 Wine Pairing Dinner at a Local Winery.

1 Voucher to Charcuterie's Restaurant.

Cost of the Package: $975 Per Couple

Note: This three-day package is for arrival any Sunday, Monday or Tuesday and is based on room availability for a minimum of 8 persons or a maximum of 16 plus lodging taxes. Rooms are double occupancy. Restaurant taxes and gratuity not included. Included in the package price is a full breakfast for two each morning. This package must be requested at time of booking, and is not available for previously booked reservations.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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