Beauty Ranch

The Londons' 1400-acre property went by the name of Beauty Ranch. At one time there was a winery on this site, the ruins of which can be seen above.

The Wolf House

The Wolf House was their custom-built dream house that tragically burned down before they even moved into it. The ruins remain on the ranch and can be hiked to (something we did not do this time, but we hiked to their gravesite instead).

Happy Walls, part 2

Charmian London had a very distinctive style that was manifested throughout the House of Happy Walls. At the same time it is the ultimate museum about her late husband, their travels and wonderful years together, lived to the fullest.

The House of Happy Walls

I had been to the "House of Happy Walls" but Mrs. had not, so it was a happy day indeed to make that happen. This of course was the home of Jack London's widow Charmian, now a museum at Jack London State Historic Park.

Duhring building

The 1891 Duhring building struck me every time I saw it at the southeast corner of the plaza. The plaques explain that on this site there have been businesses serving Sonoma for over 130 years. Also that this beautiful structure has also survived some nasty fires over the years.

Sonoma morning stroll

There were many interesting sights on my morning stroll to the plaza. Among my favorite was the above mural / map of downtown Sonoma, seen on Broadway - the city's central street.

Sonoma Plaza, part 2

This stately building in the center of the plaza is City Hall. A concentration of interesting buildings and sights are found in and around the plaza.