Inn at Sonoma, part 3

The lobby was the real heart of this inn - a pleasant seating area where a person could enjoy water, coffee, reading, games, and every afternoon wine and cheese.

Inn at Sonoma, part 2

The design of this property reminded me of the one we stayed in up in Jacksonville, OR: clean and minimal with lots of natural light. I also liked the attention to detail, such as reusable water bottles in the room and a water station in the lobby - a commendable victory over plastic.

Inn at Sonoma

While finding the place for the first time was tricky, I did appreciate that Inn at Sonoma was set back from the main road. It's an attractive, thoughtfully designed property in a good location.

"volunteers"

While visiting friends and getting a tour of their garden, the term "volunteer" came up, meaning a plant that just starts growing on its own. The conditions created by chance and mother nature favor such plants, which tend to be robust. I hadn't heard this term in a long time, and interestingly I overheard it used a second time on this trip - during our anniversary dinner of all places.

laundry bags

Mrs. forgot her laundry bag so I picked some up at the Walmart across the street.

Morgan Hill Marriott

A nice swim was followed by a cocktail / mocktail hour, which was followed by dinner. This Marriott had a "Bistro" so we could set aside the driving for the day and just relax. 

Paso Market Walk

This clean, well designed space was opened in 2020. I like it because it breathes some life into the other, more overlooked end of Spring Street in Paso Robles.