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Sonoma Wine Country Glass Art & Bead Festival

Sonoma, CA
Sonoma Veterans Memorial Bldg.,
126 First Street West
Sonoma, CA 95476

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New York Big Apple Glass Art & Bead Festival.

New York, NY
October 16 - 18, 2008
Fashion Institute of Technology Conference Center / Great Hall
7th Ave at 27th Street
New York, NY 10001

Honolulu Glass Art & Bead Festival.

Honolulu. HI
September 25 - 27, 2009
and March 5 - 7, 2010
Ward Warehouse 2nd Floor
Honolulu, HI

Soft Flex Company has decided to postpone
the Sonoma Glass Art & Bead Festival 2009.

FESTIVAL TRAVEL INFORMATION - Sonoma, CA

About Sonoma

Sonoma Valley, which is only a 45 minute drive north of the San Francisco Bay, is best known for its award-winning wines and wineries. It is also home to numerous small farms, fabulous restaurants, unique historical sites and attractions, beautiful scenery, wonderful shops, world-class spas and hotels in a peaceful, relaxed atmosphere...And of course, shop for all of your jewelry and beading needs in the Soft Flex Company Wholesale Showroom Gallery or at The Sonoma Wine Country Glass Art and Bead Festival - August 11th and 12th, 2007. Sonoma, CA has been a home to Soft Flex Company for 12+ years. We would love to invite you to come visit us in one the most relaxing and inviting cities available in the world.

Travel

Sonoma is nestled deep in the heart of Northern California’s Wine Country; tucked away from the hustle and grind of the big cities. Travel to the resort town is easy and affordable. If you are arriving in San Francisco or Oakland, you can be assured that your journey will be quick and comfortable.

  • Sonoma Airporter - 800-611-4246 - Travels from SFO to Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Kenwood, and Oakmont. - www.sonomaairporter.com
  • Sonoma County Airport Express - 800-327-2024 - SFO and OAK to Sonoma and Marin Counties. - www.airportexpressinc.com
  • Evans Inc. - 707-255-1559 - SFO and OAK to Napa and Vallejo. - www.evanstransportation.com
  • Marin Airporter - 415-461-4222 - SFO to Marin County. - www.marinairporter.com
  • Marin Door-To-Door - 415-457-2717 - SFO and OAK to Marin County. - www.marindoortodoor.com
  • 415 Limousine - 707-539-3123 - SFO and OAK to a broad area of Northern California locations. - www.americancowboylimo.com
  • American Airport Shuttle - 415-202-0733
  • Bay Shuttle - 415-564-3400
  • Bridge Airporter - 510-867-1467
  • Luxor Shuttle - 510-562-7222
  • Shuttle Pro - 866-499-2447
  • Super Shuttle - 800-258-3826

Wineries

Blessed with the perfect combination of sun, seasonal moisture, and soil, Sonoma Valley has been able to be the perfect ground for growing wine grapes of superb quality. Home to some of the earliest vineyards and wineries in the state of California, Sonoma Valley is often referred to as the birthplace of the California Wine Industry. Sonoma Valley has been ranked as one of the finest wine producing regions in the world, designated by the federal government as the Sonoma Valley Appellation. Take a tour and do some wine tasting at one of these fine, local wineries:

Activities

Who would want to stay indoors while visiting Sonoma Valley, with the beautiful scenery and gorgeous weather? Not anyone we know! Check out some of these fun-filled activities on your trip to the Wine Country:

  • Above the Wine Country Balloon Tours - 800-759-5638 - Sonoma Valley - www.balloontours.com
    FAA PUC Safety certified ballooning service.
  • Adventure Academy Twilight Tours - 707-996-1600 - 815 First St West #3
    Featuring Ghosts & Legends of Sonoma. Visit haunted sites and hear chilling tales of what really happened!
  • Arts Guild of Sonoma - 707-996-3115 - 140 E Napa St.
    A non-profit organization that holds monthly art openings featuring local artists on the first Friday after the first Tuesday of the month.
  • Bacchus Glass - 707-939-9416 - 21707 Eighth St East Unit #6 - www.bacchusglass.com
    Glass blowing art gallery and studio.
  • Bauer's Trolley Wine Tours - 866-WINE-TROLLEY - Pier 27, SF - www.winetrolley.com
    Visit wineries in the Sonoma Valley in a motorized Cable Car complete with guide, wine tasting VIP winery tours, and souvenir etched wine glass.
  • Bear Flag Monument Historic Site - Spain Street
    On June 14, 1846, American horsemen rode into Sonoma, proclaimed the "California Republic," and raised the original Bear Flag.
  • Bodyworks - 707-939-8841 - www.sonomabodyworks.com
    Spa services for your body, mind and spirit….brought to your door!
  • Burdick Vineyard Tours - 888-368-VINE - www.burdicktours.com
    Experience how wine is made!
  • California Inst. of Massage & Spa Services - 707-939-9431 - 730 Broadway -
    www.calmassage.com/massage-treatments.htm
    Experience a heartfelt touch with treatments you will love. Located 2 blocks off the Plaza in an old Victorian house.
  • California Wine Tours & Transportation - 800-294-6386 - 22455 Broadway - www.californiawinetours.com
    Take a late-model sedan, limo, mini-bus or motor coach!
  • Charles M. Schultz Museum - 707-579-4452 - 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa - http://charlesmschulzmuseum.org/
    Preserving, displaying, and interpreting the art of the beloved creator of Peanuts.
  • Charles Schwab Cup Championship - 707-939-4131 - 17700 Arnold Dr. - www.charlesschwabcupchampionship.pgatour.com/
  • Claudia Wagar Vine Arts Publications - 707-996-9054 - 301 1st Street West - www.claudiawagar.com
    Nationally recognized, award winning artist.
  • Depot Park Museum - 707-938-1762 - www.vom.com/depot
    One block north of the Plaza in Depot Park, Historic Railroad Station and Sonoma Valley History Museum.
  • Fairmont SMI Country Club - 707-938-9000 - 17700 Arnold Dr - www.sonomamissioninn.com
    Sonoma County's first championship 18-hole golf course offers a challenging round amid the splendor of Sonoma Valley.
  • General M.G. Vallejo's Home - 707-938-1519 - West Spain St
    "Lachryma Montis" - Home of Gen'l M.G. Vallejo, built in 1851.
  • Goodtime Touring Company - 707-938-0453
    Guided bicycle & van tours in Sonoma Valley. Individual, corporate groups, local historical tours, and gourmet picnic lunches featuring local products.
  • Infineon Raceway - 707-938-8448 ext 130 - Hwys 37 & 121 - www.infineonraceway.com
    Formerly Sears Point Raceway, home to many nationally broadcast races.
  • Jack London State Park - 707-938-5216 - 2400 London Ranch Rd - www.parks.sonoma.net/JLPark.html
    Picnic areas, hiking, horseback riding, museum, Wolf House Restaurant.
  • Jim Russell Racing Drivers School - 800-733-0345 - 29305 Arnold Dr - www.russellracing.com
    The school features courses for novice to advanced racing drivers, including a professional racing series. Also offered are defensive driving programs and custom corporate driving adventures.
  • Kim Barnes Nail & Spa Services - 707-939-7600 - 651 Broadway - http://hometown.aol.com/kmkbarnes/myhomepage/business.html
    Get pampered by the caring staff in this quaint nail salon and massage studio, just 2 blocks from the Plaza.
  • Los Arroyos Golf Course - 707-938-8835 - 5000 Stage Gulch Rd
    Nine hole executive course. Three par fours, six par threes, pitch and putt course for children.
  • Mission San Francisco Solano - 707-938-1519 - East Spain St & Fist St East
    The last of California's 21 missions, built in 1823.
  • Parkpoint Club - 707-996-3111 - 19111 Sonoma Hwy
    Yoga, gym and health club.
  • Ramekins - 707-933-0450 - 450 Spain St - www.ramekins.com
    Sonoma Valley Culinary School features 2 teaching kitches, 4 blocks off of the Sonoma Plaza.
  • Sebastiani Theatre - 707-996-9756 - 476 First St East - www.sebastianitheatre.com
    Enjoy an eclectic blend of cinema and live entertainment that includes critically acclaimed art, foreign and classic films, contemporary and vintage music, magic, ballet, opera and musical theatre.
  • Sonoma Barracks - 707-938-1519 - Spain Street
    Constructed in 1836 by Gen'l Vallejo.
  • Sonoma City Opera - 707-939-8288 - 484 E Napa St
    A non-profit regional opera company founded in 1984.
  • Sonoma Country Regional Parks - 707-565-2041 - www.sonoma-county.org/parks/ParkMap.htm
    Many opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts in its 39 parks, breathtaking views, trails, beaches, meadows, campgrounds, picnic areas, boating, fishing, swimming and more!
  • Sonoma Dog Camp - 707-996-9112 - 1061 Broadway
    Provides day care services for dogs in Sonoma valley, sells retail dog supplies and dog-themed merchandise.
  • Sonoma Plaza Walking Tours - 707-996-9112
    Learn about the plaza, the buildings that surround it, and the people who inhabit it.
  • Sonoma Plein Air Foundation - 707-933-9756 - 19229 Sonoma Hwy #321 - www.sonomapleinair.com
    Established to bring the century-old painting technique to Sonoma. Encourages art education programs in the community. Annual event.
  • Sonoma Shakespeare - 707-996-3264 - 18625 Manzanita Rd.
    Shakespeare presented by the Avalon Players every Sunday evening July 14th - September 29th at Buena Vista Winery.
  • Sonoma Train Town Railroad & Park - 707-996-2559 - 20264 Broadway
    The most well developed scale railroad in the Americas. 1/8 the size of Disneyland.
  • Sonoma Valley Film Festival - 707-933-2600 - www.cinemaepicuria.org
    Each year in April, the Sonoma Valley Film Society presents "Cinema Epicuria". Please join us for a unique celebration of the daring and expressive power of independent filmmaking, set amidst the epicurean pleasures of Sonoma Valley's world-famous wine, food art and natural beauty.
  • Triple Creek Horse Outfit - 707-933-1600 - www.triplecreekhorseoutfit.com
    See California's most beautiful landscape from the back of a horse as you tour Wine Country state parks on a guided trail ride.

Dining

In the Sonoma valley, a lot of the foods you will find in the restaurants has been raised or grown right here in the valley. Internationally recognized for breads, cheeses and award winning wines, Sonoma is also home to other food products such as fruits, vegetables and nuts. When you need to take a lunch break from your bead buying frenzy, try one of these local places:

  • Adobe Net Café - 707-935-0390 - 135 W. Napa St. - www.adobecafe.net
    Features American cuisine, internet access, digital camera rental and photo printing.
  • Amigo's Grill and Cantina - 707-939-0743 - 19315 Sonoma Highway
    Mexican cuisine
  • Basque Boulangerie - 707- 935-7687 - 460 First Street East
    Deli style food, coffee and pastries
  • Breakaway Café - 707-996-5949 - 19101 Sonoma Hwy
    American cuisine, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
  • Café La Haye - 707-935-5884 - 140 East Napa Street - www.cafelahaye.com
    Continental cuisine
  • Cellar Cat Café - 707-939-8508 - 14301 Arnold Dr #23, Jack London Village
    Bistro style French food. Call for hours.
  • Cuccina Viansa - 707-935-5656 - 400 First Street East - www.cucinaviansa.com
    Italian cuisine
  • Depot Hotel Cucina Rustica - 707-938-2980 - 241 West First Street West - www.depothotel.com
    Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner.
  • Deuce - 707-933-3823 - 691 Broadway - www.dine-at-deuce.com
    American Bistro style cuisine, featuring Sonoma valley produce and fine wines, fish and meats.
  • Follini & Eichenbaum - 707-996-3287 - Arnold at Grove
    Jewish Italian American deli serving Peet's coffee.
  • The General's Daughter - 707-938-4004 - 400 W. Spain Street
    American cuisine featuring organically grown local produce, fresh meats, fish and Sonoma cheeses, and over 100 wines, mainly from Sonoma county.
  • The Girl & the Fig - 707-938-3634 - 110 West Spain Street - www.thegirlandthefig.com
    Continental cuisine
  • Glen Ellen Inn Restaurant & Cottages - 707-996-6409 - 13670 Arnold Dr. - www.glenelleninn.com
    California-Fusion cuisine & winelist of 350 Sonoma-Napa wines.
  • La Casa Restaurant - 707-938-1866 - 121 E. Spain Street - www.lacasarestaurant.com
    Mexican cuisine
  • Mary's Pizza Shack - 707-938-8300 - Sonoma Plaza, 452 First Street East - www.maryspizzashack.com
    Founded in 1959, Mary's is still using its original recipes on their pizza and Italian cuisine. Features a full bar.
  • Maya Restaurant - 707-935-3500 - 101 East Napa Street - www.mayarestaurant.com
    Mexican cuisine.
  • Meritage Restaurant & Wine Bar - 707-938-9430 - 522 Broadway - www.sonomameritage.com
    Southern French and Northern Italy Regional Cuisine
  • Murphy's Irish Pub - 707-935-0660 - 464 First St East - http://sterba.com/sonoma/murphy/
    Featuring 10 international beers and ales on tap in a friendly Irish Pub setting. Music four nights a week.
  • Olive & Vine - 707-996-9150 - 14301 Arnold Dr, Suite 3 - www.oliveandvine.com
    Market inspired cuisine. Catering also available.
  • Piatti Restaurant & Bar - 707-996-2351 - 405 First St West - www.piatti.com/sonoma.html
    Italian cuisine featuring local and Italian wines.
  • Pizzeria Capri - 707-935-6805 - 1266 Broadway - www.pizzeriacapri.com
    Gourmet pizza, salads, sandwiches, beer & wine bar.
  • The Red Grape - 707-996-4103 - 529 First St West - www.theredgrape.com
    Featuring thin style pizza.
  • Rin's Thai Restaurant - 707-938-1462 - 139 East Napa St
    Thai cuisine served in a historical Victorian house.
  • Saddles Steakhouse @ MacArthur's Place - 707-933-3191 - 29 E MacArthur - www.macarthurplace.com
    Sonoma Valley's only steakhouse, featuring 100% USDA prime beef. Set in a 100 year old beautifully restored barn.
  • Schellville Grill - 707-996-5151 - 22900 Broadway
    American cuisine.
  • Sonoma Saveurs - 707-996-7007 - 487 First Street West - www.sonomasaveurs.com
    Mediterranean style food served bistro style.
  • Swiss Hotel - 707-938-2884 - 18 W. Spain St
    Modern renditions of Italian cuisine with a full bar.
  • Taste of the Himalayas - 707-996-1161 - 464 First St East
    Casual eatery featuring family style Nepalese dining and traditional Indian, Tibetan and Nepalese cuisine.
  • Vaquero Restaurant & Bar - 707-996-1440 - 144 W Napa St.
    American ranch cooking inspired by local ingredients

Lodging

Who wouldn't be tired after a fun filled day of picking out beads and gemstones?! Turn your shopping trip into a mini-vacation! Lay your head down in one of these wonderful options, ranging from resorts with full service spas, to adorable and unique Bed & Breakfasts.

  • Vacation Rentals by Owner
    www.vrbo.com 
    On this site, you select a state, then a city or town within that state. You'll find rooms, cottages and houses as options to stay in close proximity to the town of Sonoma. These towns are still in Sonoma, just on the outskirts: (10 to 15 minute drive) - Glen Ellen - Boyes Hot Springs - Fetters Hot Springs - Kenwood - Schellville - El Verano - Vineburg - Eldridge
  • A Wine Country Teahouse - 707-833-6998 - 9556 Frederica Ave, Kenwood - www.winecountryteahouse.com
    The magic of Japan in a traditional Japanese tea house!
  • Abigail's Cottage - 707-996-7193 - 431 Second St East
    A cozy, romantic home-like headquarters for your bead-buying excursion!
  • Above the Clouds B&B - 707-996-7371 - 3250 Trinity Road, Glen Ellen - www.abovethecloudsbb.com
    Mountain retreat on 25 acres in the heart of the wine country.
  • B&B Association of Sonoma Valley - 707-938-9513 - 3250 Trinity Rd - www.sonomabb.com
    Information on 15 exceptional bed and breakfast inns, with photos and availability.
  • Benziger Solana Cottage - 914-552-0044 - 1st Street East - www.benzigersolanacottage.com
  • Brick House Bungalows - 707-996-8091 - 313 First St East - www.brickhousebungalows.com
    5 Luxury bungalows located ½ block from the Historic Sonoma Plaza.
  • El Dorado Hotel - 707-996-3030 - 405 First St East - www.hoteleldorado.com
    Located on the Plaza, the 27 guest rooms are a mixture of Sonoma's simple charm, and continental luxury.
  • El Pueblo Inn - 707-996-3651 - 896 W. Napa St.- www.elpuebloinn.com
    Newly renovated, with a pool, spa, comfortable rooms and continental breakfast.
  • Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa - 707-938-9000 - 18140 Sonoma Hwy - www.sonomamissioninn.com
    Premier resort featuring luxurious accommodations and European style spa.
  • Hidden Oak Inn - 707-996-9863 - 214 E Napa St - www.hiddenoakinn.com
    Built in 1914, located just one block from the Sonoma Plaza. Complimentary bicycles and passes to the local health club.
  • Jack London Lodge - 707-938-8510 - 13740 Arnold Dr - www.jacklondonlodge.com
    On the Sonoma creek in the heart of Glen Ellen.
  • Kenwood Inn & Spa - 707-833-1293 - 10400 Sonoma Hwy - www.kenwoodinn.com
    Newly completed expansion. Only spa in the US to offer the full line of Caudalie products and treatements.
  • The Lodge at Sonoma - 707-935-6600 - 1325 Broadway - www.thelodgeatsonoma.com
    One mile from the Plaza, the Lodge offers 182 spacious guest rooms with fireplaces in the main lodge and cottages.
  • Sonoma Creek Inn - 707-939-9463 - 239 Boyes Blvd. - www.sonomacreekinn.com
    Stylish, convenient, and savvy accommodations for the budget traveler.
  • Sonoma Hotel - 707-996-2996 - 110 W Spain St - www.sonomahotel.com
    Beautifully renovated in 1999, built in 1888, this Historic Hotel located on the Sonoma Square has rustic noveau décor and modern amenities.
  • Sonoma Valley Inn - 707-938-9200 - 550 Second St West - www.sonomavalleyinn.com
    Steps away from the Plaza, features deluxe rooms, jacuuzi, pool and garden covered spa.
  • Swiss Hotel - 707-938-2884 - 18 W. Spain St. - www.swisshotelsonoma.com
    On the Sonoma Plaza, offers 5 historic rooms and a full service restaurant.
  • Vineyard Inn Hotel - 707-938-2350 - 23000 Arnold Dr. - www.sonomavineyardinn.com
    Mediterranean style villas, amid century-old Eucalyptus, features 24 guess rooms, including two room suites

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