Windsor, California - Sonoma Wine Country

Destination

Legend has it that the town of Windsor got its name from a pony express rider who likened the area's landscape to that surrounding Windsor Castle in his native England. Nestled into the Russian River Valley in Sonoma County, Windsor is a small town with deep roots in farming and, more recently, winemaking.

You'll enjoy the area's family-owned wineries and the newly constructed Old Downtown, a development that brings to life Windsor's past, including the old general store and meat market. Lively restaurants abound, and the Town Green also hosts a Sunday Farmers' Market from May through November and concerts on summer nights.

Resort Overview

This &postcard-perfect& setting offers you pristine beaches, spectacular coastline views and many outdoor pleasures. Your resort accommodations will be just as satisfying as you'll be close to the industry's most notable winemaking names and premium golf facilities. The resort is tastefully decorated to complement the region's wine country theme with many on-site amenities that will make your stay a pleasure.

Spend some relaxing time at the two outdoor pool areas with multiple hot-tubs. There is also playground equipment, sport court and picnic tables with large grills. The resort also hosts occasional cook-outs and buffets.

Resort Amenities

Amenities at this Windsor resort include 2 outdoor swimming pools and 4 spas, children's pool and play area, sport court, recreation area, video arcade, exercise area and computer with Internet access.

Unit Amenities

All the comforts of home are here for your use. Fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, TV with VCR/DVD player, stereo system with CD player, telephone, private deck, gas barbecue and air conditioning.

Things to See and Do

Windsor, located within Russian River Valley in Sonoma County about an hour outside of San Francisco, is one of California's most beautiful and distinctive wine regions. There's no better place than Sanoma County for scenic vineyards and wine tasting, it's even better aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train.

Try floating silently over the vineyards in an early morning hot-air balloon ride. Take some time to explore the town of Windsor and its Old Downtown area. Gaming excitement lives at River Rock Casino. Check out whale watching, fishing, kayaking and hiking in nearby Bodega Bay.

Adjacent to WorldMark Windsor is the challenging Windsor Golf Course, host to six PGA Nike events. Windsor is also home to more than 1,000 acres of regional parkland and is the liftoff point of the annual Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic.

Shop or do dinner and a show in San Francisco, about an hour's drive away.