Two pools, which I adore – one for families with kiddos and an 18 and over adult zero edge pool spilling down to the manicured vineyards. Each space has a generous dedicated outdoor balcony or deck – my studio suite had a massive deck and an outdoor fire ring it was an enchanting spot for moon watching and listening to the newly hatched frog symphony! Did I mention my enormous soaking tub in the massive bathroom and my outdoor shower? My deluxe studio suite was quite spacious and had a pull-out sofa in the living area, all the floor to ceiling windows have screened doors – such an essential feature – I sleep with doors open – many hotel rooms don’t have screens, Montage has this fabulous feature! Nightly rates begin at $645 during the week and $745 over the weekend. The bungalow rooms and suites range in square feet from 600 to 1,178. Indoor outdoor living is barely defined, soft splashing water fountains, fire bowls all contribute to an air of outdoorsy elegance. Each bedroom is like a small apartment and is separate from the generous living space – floor to ceiling glass frame spectacular views. A mini house with close to 4,600 square feet, the nightly rates run from $10,000 in the off-season and up to $15,000. On a high knoll, the highest property site guarantees stunning views of Mount St. The most extravagant and largest of the hotel’s suites is the stand-alone and very private three-bedroom Guest House. Of course, I rose early to walk the property, map in hand to pinpoint my favorite views from hidden terraces. The spaciousness and broad grounds are one with nature, many of the bungalows truly feel like a private tree house with decks soaring into bird filled tree branches! A no car environment, it’s a serene bucolic paradise. Hazel Hill menu focuses on seasonal California cuisine with a bit of French je ne sais quois, an excellent wait staff supports lingering! And actually, I did need to dash after three hours and perform a site inspection.īungalow stye living, with one-third of each space dedicated to outdoor living, 130 bungalow-type guest-rooms and suites blend contemporary influence with environmentally conscious design. Slowly but surely, we will regain our footings. I observed the other guests and there was a palpable sense of idleness, of course no one is rushing off to take a meeting, it felt like pre-pandemic life. Nestled among 258 acres of rolling vineyards and oak trees, it’s truly civilized countryside.Ī safe stay included a delicious three-hour leisurely lunch with an old friend – when was the last time you felt so comfortable? The Montage Hazel Hill terrace is lively, sunny or dappled in shade and doggy friendly. In the distance, orderly vineyards are lined up with precision, Mount St. Just outside of downtown Healdsburg, the entrance to the Montage sets the stage for the hidden valley. Vibrant rolling green hills capture your gaze, meander the country road to reach the stunning modern entrance of Montage Healdsburg. Montage Healdsburg will awaken your spirit, a positive first step back to real living, fine living!Ī refined country retreat awaits you in a bucolic valley gilded with hundreds of heritage oaks, that right now, are festooned in the finest intricate draping of pale silver Spanish Moss. Despite my few escapes over the last year, I felt a tangible sense of déjà vu, my normal life of visiting hotels, performing site inspections, meeting hoteliers and hearing their stories came alive again last week. Well, the truth is my recent ‘little thing’ was an invitation to stay and explore the newish Montage Healdsburg. At this pandemic point in time, it’s all about the ‘little things’- when your favorite restaurants open again for outdoor dining, when a client shares a fond memory of a Journey, or you begin to add ‘real clothes’ to your pandemic wardrobe!
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