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With the target weekend of May 18-19th rapidly approaching, it's time to post an itinerary and get your feedback. This is a work in progress. I intend to drive the full route tomorrow and firm up the details with Howlee when we get together in Healdsburg. I'll post more information later.
Like the Santa Barbara Cruise, we may have people coming from all directions for this one, so I'd like to propose two starting points, one for those who can assemble early on the morning of the 19th for some extra sightseeing and a second place for those who will arrive later that morning.
The first gathering spot would be the location Ford chose for their Mystery Drive last summer, the Point Reyes Winery. I'm going to see if I can get a group rate for anyone who would like to stay at that B&B on the 18th. We'll make it an early start from there and take in such attractions as the tall redwoods in Taylor State Park, Point Reyes National Seashore and magnificent Tomales Bay. Then following Hwy 1 from Bodega Bay back to Santa Rosa, it's a short trip north on 101 to the second rendezvous area.
I'll let Howlee pick the best location in his home town of Healdsburg. After getting together for introductions we'll set out on the 50-mile Silverado Trail Scenic Drive to Napa.
Distance will be a consideration for anyone arriving from outside the area. Estimated driving time from Napa to Fresno is 4 hours and from Napa to LA is about 7 hours. Those who can may want to make this a three day weekend to avoid back to back long distance drives and have more time to enjoy other area attractions.
I'd like to ask everyone who can to turn out for CC II. We had a great time in Santa Barbara. Everyone who enjoyed that first one and everyone who missed out should get together now and make this a memorable event! Please post your comments and tell me whether you'd rather meet at the first or second starting location.
Like the Santa Barbara Cruise, we may have people coming from all directions for this one, so I'd like to propose two starting points, one for those who can assemble early on the morning of the 19th for some extra sightseeing and a second place for those who will arrive later that morning.
The first gathering spot would be the location Ford chose for their Mystery Drive last summer, the Point Reyes Winery. I'm going to see if I can get a group rate for anyone who would like to stay at that B&B on the 18th. We'll make it an early start from there and take in such attractions as the tall redwoods in Taylor State Park, Point Reyes National Seashore and magnificent Tomales Bay. Then following Hwy 1 from Bodega Bay back to Santa Rosa, it's a short trip north on 101 to the second rendezvous area.
I'll let Howlee pick the best location in his home town of Healdsburg. After getting together for introductions we'll set out on the 50-mile Silverado Trail Scenic Drive to Napa.
Somewhere en route [TBD] we can stop for a boxed lunch picnic or take a break at one of the 9 wineries along the way. The trail ends in Napa, just a few miles north of Hwy 80 for those with a long drive home on Sunday afternoon.
Distance will be a consideration for anyone arriving from outside the area. Estimated driving time from Napa to Fresno is 4 hours and from Napa to LA is about 7 hours. Those who can may want to make this a three day weekend to avoid back to back long distance drives and have more time to enjoy other area attractions.
I'd like to ask everyone who can to turn out for CC II. We had a great time in Santa Barbara. Everyone who enjoyed that first one and everyone who missed out should get together now and make this a memorable event! Please post your comments and tell me whether you'd rather meet at the first or second starting location.
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