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Mendocino County Farmers Market
MAY - NOV
- -SUN - Redwood Valley
- -MON - Laytonville
- -WED - Fort Bragg
- -FRI - Mendocino
- -SAT - Boonville, Gualala, & Ukiah
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JUNE ~ Gualala Arts Center
JUN 7 ~ Art for Art's Sake
JUN 7Art in the Landscape
JUN 9Summer Concert for the Coast
JUN 15Art (and More!) Off The Wall
JUN 29Night of Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue
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Art Exhibit ~ Dolphin Gallery
JUN 1 - JUL 3, Dolphin Gallery
Features printmaker Barbara Kelley, jewelry designer Ling-Yen Jones and ceramicist Nancy Kyle. The three have collaborated to produce a show with a distinctive Asian motif that is called "Eastern Reflections."
Opening night reception SAT, JUN 1 - 5 to 7 p.m.
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BIG RIVER INTERPRETIVE WALK
JUN 8 & JUN 22 SATURDAY, 10 a.m.
~ Learn about Mendocino and it's Big River Estuary, redwood ecology and more. Meet at the Kiosk on Big River Beach. Walks last 1 hour and cover 2-4 miles. Water and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. FREE
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ACOUSTIC CAFE in JUNE
Eat, Drink & Listen to Live Music under the Stars at PARDUCCI WINE CELLARS
JUN 15 ~ Ed Reinhart & The Burning Sensations
Making the audience Boogie Till You Drop. The festivities start around 7:00 with gates opening at 6:00.
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MENDOCINO GARDEN TOUR
JUNE 22 ~ Mendocino Art Center
21th Annual. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes glimpse of a diverse selection of some of the Mendocino Coast's most beautiful private gardens on this self-guided tour. Also look for the return of the popular garden shop and plant sale, June 21-22, on the Art Center's grounds, and a gourmet vegetarian benefit lunch at the Ravens Restaurant at the Stanford Inn By the Sea.
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Kate Wolf Music Festival
JUN 28, 29 & 30
Since 1996, The music festival has grown into a three day, three night, camping event at beautiful Black Oak Ranch in Laytonville, 3 hours north of San Francisco. Celebrating the life of Kate Wolf and the love of folk music.
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MENDOCINO COAST BOTANICAL GARDENS
Garden Staff Led Garden Tours
Oceanfront Gardens
Be amazed as you explore exotic and bountiful gardens at your own pace or join an informative walk led by a botanical expert! You'll see blooms, birds, waves, and more.
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Mendocino Stories & Music Events
Showcasing performances by local poets, writers, and musicians appearing in and around Mendocino. These community events are held in a come as you are setting with a small cover charge and lots of fun.
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Tango at the Weller House
Stay at the Weller House and learn to tango!
On the National Registry of Historic Places, the Weller House has been carefully restored as a B&B with fine guest rooms, organic gardens, and Water Tower observation deck (the high point in town)!
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Mendocino County Farmers Market
MAY - NOV
- -SUN - Redwood Valley
- -MON - Laytonville
- -WED - Fort Bragg
- -FRI - Mendocino
- -SAT - Boonville, Gualala, & Ukiah
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Art Exhibit ~ Dolphin Gallery
JUN 1 - JUL 3, Dolphin Gallery
Features printmaker Barbara Kelley, jewelry designer Ling-Yen Jones and ceramicist Nancy Kyle. The three have collaborated to produce a show with a distinctive Asian motif that is called "Eastern Reflections."
Opening night reception SAT, JUN 1 - 5 to 7 p.m.
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Kate Wolf Music Festival
JUN 28, 29 & 30
Since 1996, The music festival has grown into a three day, three night, camping event at beautiful Black Oak Ranch in Laytonville, 3 hours north of San Francisco. Celebrating the life of Kate Wolf and the love of folk music.
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MAPA ~ Harbor Seal Walk
Every SAT ~ 2-3pm, Fort Bragg
MacKerricher State Park. Knowledgeable docents discuss harbor seal and sea lion natural history at Lake Cleone Parking Lot, then walk to a seal rookery overlook. Binoculars will be available.
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July 4th "Mendocino" at it's Best
Mendocino is full of characters marching to their own tune, and you'll see them all on parade! Our unique small towns love to celebrate the 4th of July in their own style - Usually all weekend! From kooky parades to BBQ's and fireworks on any day but the 4th - Fun for All!
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BIG RIVER INTERPRETIVE WALK
1st & 3rd SATURDAY, JULY 6&20
~ Learn about Mendocino and it's Big River Estuary, redwood ecology and more. Meet at the Kiosk on Big River Beach. Walks last 1 hour and cover 2-4 miles. Water and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. FREE
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WORLD's LARGEST SALMON BBQ
JUL 6 ~ Noyo Harbor, Fort Bragg
Join us for a good old fashioned barbeque. Bring your appetite and a few friends for Delicious Grilled Salmon, Fresh Green Salad, Good ole Corn on the Cob and Garlic Bread...yum - and help out a good cause!
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ACOUSTIC CAFE in JULY
Eat, Drink & Listen to Live Music under the Stars at PARDUCCI WINE CELLARS
JUL 6 ~ Dgiin ~ French Gypsy Swing
JUL 20 ~ Bill Noteman & The Rockets ~ Chicago Jump Blues
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Gualala Arts Chamber Music
JUL 13 & 14 ~ Gualala Arts Center
Presents
Roy Bogas and Friends. This traditional weekend of superb performances by pianist Bogas and outstanding musicians from the San Francisco Symphony is the biggest musical event of our concert season. Music lovers are invited to hear either one or both performances, for a fulfilling weekend of superb music performed by top artists.
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"Summernationals" Pinewood Derby
JUL 20 ~ Gualala Art Center
Make this part of your Auto Show experience by designing and building your own Pinewood Derby car. There will be racing trophies awarded for 1st place and 2nd place in each classification, Best Time Overall and all entries in each class will also be judged for their artistic execution,
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Gualala Arts Auto Show
JUL 12 - Gualala
Car enthusiasts that love the nostalgia of old cars, the sound and fury of dragsters, the art of hot rods, customs and modifieds, looking at original cars you lusted after in your youth, and/or rare and unusual contemporary automobiles.
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Gualala Live Theater
The Cemetery Club by Ivan Menchell, this summer's dramatic offering from Art Center Theater group, is a sweet story of three longtime friends who are all widows. They form a "cemetery club" in which they meet once a month to have tea and visit their dead husbands' graves. The three women, although close to each other, have very differing views of life, love and how one endures loss.
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MENDOCINO MUSIC FESTIVAL
JULY 13 - 27 ~ Mendocino
Two weeks every July the Tent Concert Hall rises on the Mendocino Headlands to house an exhilarating range of music from classical and chamber to jazz, blues and bluegrass plus dance and sometimes even light opera. Come for the music and enjoy the beauty of the Coast, the art-filled Village, and outstanding eateries.
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CALIFORNIA WINE TASTING CHAMPIONSHIP
LATE JULY
Anyone can watch or even compete with wine experts from around the world. Tasters challenge their palates by identifying varietal wines in a casual atmosphere with live entertainment, great food, and beautiful panoramic scenery. Amateur and professional levels.
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WILLITS FRONTIER DAYS
4th JULY WEEKEND ~ Willits
California's oldest continuous rodeo. Plan on throwing your rope around our fun events from the barbecue to the parade, from the gymkhana to the rodeo, from the horseshow to the Cutest Little Cowboy & Cowgirl contest, and more.
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SUMMER ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR
MID JULY, Mendocino Art Center, Mendocino
Showcasing 50 talented Northern California artists and craftspeople and their handmade art. Find unique wearable art, hand-painted silk scarves and garments, felted and knitted caps and hats, children's clothing, leather bags and accessories, and gold, silver, mixed metal and enameled jewelry. Creative household and garden items, rustic wood birdhouses, ceramics, and furniture items.
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MENDOCINO COAST BOTANICAL GARDENS
Garden Staff Led Garden Tours
Oceanfront Gardens
Be amazed as you explore exotic and bountiful gardens at your own pace or join an informative walk led by a botanical expert! You'll see blooms, birds, waves, and more.
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Mendocino Stories & Music Events
Showcasing performances by local poets, writers, and musicians appearing in and around Mendocino. These community events are held in a come as you are setting with a small cover charge and lots of fun.
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Tango at the Weller House
Stay at the Weller House and learn to tango!
On the National Registry of Historic Places, the Weller House has been carefully restored as a B&B with fine guest rooms, organic gardens, and Water Tower observation deck (the high point in town)!
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Mendocino County Farmers Market
MAY - NOV
- -SUN - Redwood Valley
- -MON - Laytonville
- -WED - Fort Bragg
- -FRI - Mendocino
- -SAT - Boonville, Gualala, & Ukiah
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MAPA ~ Harbor Seal Walk
Every SAT ~ 2-3pm, Fort Bragg
MacKerricher State Park. Knowledgeable docents discuss harbor seal and sea lion natural history at Lake Cleone Parking Lot, then walk to a seal rookery overlook. Binoculars will be available.
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Gualala Live Theater
The Cemetery Club by Ivan Menchell, this summer's dramatic offering from Art Center Theater group, is a sweet story of three longtime friends who are all widows. They form a "cemetery club" in which they meet once a month to have tea and visit their dead husbands' graves. The three women, although close to each other, have very differing views of life, love and how one endures loss.
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BIG RIVER INTERPRETIVE WALK
August 3rd, 17th & 31st - 10:00 am
~ Learn about Mendocino and it's Big River Estuary, redwood ecology and more. Meet at the Kiosk on Big River Beach. Walks last 1 hour and cover 2-4 miles. Water and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. FREE
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ART in the GARDENS
August, BOTANICAL GARDENS- Nearly 100 talented artists
- Live art demonstrations
- The finest Mendocino County wineries
- Delicious food and local culinary treats
- Fabulous musicians
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Mendocino Wine Competition
Come sample, sip and enjoy the pure Mendocino vibe at this year's Annual Wine Competition Grand Tasting and Farm to Table dinner being held in the heart of Mendocino County.
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ACOUSTIC CAFE in AUG
Eat, Drink & Listen to Live Music under the Stars at PARDUCCI WINE CELLARS
AUG 10 ~ Alex de Grassi ~ World Famous Guitarist
AUG 24 ~ Will Siegel & Friends
Roots & Roll
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ART in the REDWOODS FESTIVAL
AUG 15-17
The Art in the Redwoods Festival returns to Gualala Arts Center for the 52nd annual event.
This popular weekend festival features art from near and far along with free entertainment and artists booths. Admission to the festival is $6; youth 17 and under are free.
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PURE MENDOCINO
AUG 24, Ukiah
A day of organic food, wine and fun!
4pm, Biodynamic® Farm Tour
5pm, Wine Tasting & Appetizers
5-8:30pm, Silent Auction
6pm, Farm to Table Dinner
7:30-10pm Dance under the stars...and more surprises!
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STUDIO DISCOVERY TOUR
AUG 31 - SEPT 2 & SEPT 7-8 ~ Little River to Sea Ranch
Two weekends! Local artists open their studios along the scenic Mendocino Coast for a free self-guided tour. Original work in watercolor, oils, glass, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture & textiles!
Free maps available.
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MENDOCINO COAST BOTANICAL GARDENS
Garden Staff Led Garden Tours
Oceanfront Gardens
Be amazed as you explore exotic and bountiful gardens at your own pace or join an informative walk led by a botanical expert! You'll see blooms, birds, waves, and more.
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Mendocino Stories & Music Events
Showcasing performances by local poets, writers, and musicians appearing in and around Mendocino. These community events are held in a come as you are setting with a small cover charge and lots of fun.
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Tango at the Weller House
Stay at the Weller House and learn to tango!
On the National Registry of Historic Places, the Weller House has been carefully restored as a B&B with fine guest rooms, organic gardens, and Water Tower observation deck (the high point in town)!
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Mendocino County Farmers Market
MAY - NOV
- -SUN - Redwood Valley
- -MON - Laytonville
- -WED - Fort Bragg
- -FRI - Mendocino
- -SAT - Boonville, Gualala, & Ukiah
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STUDIO DISCOVERY TOUR
AUG 31 - SEPT 2 & SEPT 7-8 ~ Little River to Sea Ranch
Two weekends! Local artists open their studios along the scenic Mendocino Coast for a free self-guided tour. Original work in watercolor, oils, glass, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture & textiles!
Free maps available.
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BIG RIVER INTERPRETIVE WALK
Saturday, SEPT 14th & 28th - 10:00 am
~ Learn about Mendocino and it's Big River Estuary, redwood ecology and more. Meet at the Kiosk on Big River Beach. Walks last 1 hour and cover 2-4 miles. Water and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. FREE
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ACOUSTIC CAFE in SEPT
Eat, Drink & Listen to Live Music under the Stars at PARDUCCI WINE CELLARS
SEPT 7 ~ Ford Blues Band ~ High Octane Blues
SEPT 21 ~ The Pulsators ~ Firecracker Funk and R&B
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MENDOCINO COUNTY FAIR
SEPT 13-15 ~ Boonville
Great fun for the entire family! Three fun filled days of old fashioned country fair will be held at the Fairgrounds. The Fair features, rodeo, sheep dog trials, animal judging, midway, square dancing hoedown and a parade on Sunday and much more......
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MENDOCINO COAST BOTANICAL GARDENS
Garden Staff Led Garden Tours
Oceanfront Gardens
Be amazed as you explore exotic and bountiful gardens at your own pace or join an informative walk led by a botanical expert! You'll see blooms, birds, waves, and more.
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Mendocino Stories & Music Events
Showcasing performances by local poets, writers, and musicians appearing in and around Mendocino. These community events are held in a come as you are setting with a small cover charge and lots of fun.
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Tango at the Weller House
Stay at the Weller House and learn to tango!
On the National Registry of Historic Places, the Weller House has been carefully restored as a B&B with fine guest rooms, organic gardens, and Water Tower observation deck (the high point in town)!
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Mendocino County Farmers Market
MAY - NOV
- -SUN - Redwood Valley
- -MON - Laytonville
- -WED - Fort Bragg
- -FRI - Mendocino
- -SAT - Boonville, Gualala, & Ukiah
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ABALONE FESTIVAL COOK OFF
OCT 5 ~ Noyo Harbor, Fort Bragg
GUESTS are welcome and can participate for free. Although abalone tasting is limited to the judges; other food, beverages and Local Mendocino Wine will be available for purchase. Guests will enjoy the live entertainment, a raffle and silent auction.
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Day of the Dead Festivities
Mendocino County
Enjoy traditional meals, mask and flower making classes, gallery shows, raffle, memory altar class, Mole Day, a Huichol Indian Art Show featuring Dia de los Muertos, and Party. Not to mention the Altar Trail, complete with map. Most of the activities are free or benefit local non-profits.
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HOPLAND PASSPORT ~ FALL
OCT ~ Hopland
Join our group of seven extraordinary wineries each with distinct specialties, including Italian, Bordeaux, Burgundian, Rhone, and old vine Syrah and Zinfandel. Each winery will present a sumptuous feast of fabulous foods, along with a special selection of their signature wines.
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MENDOCINO COAST BOTANICAL GARDENS
Garden Staff Led Garden Tours
Oceanfront Gardens
Be amazed as you explore exotic and bountiful gardens at your own pace or join an informative walk led by a botanical expert! You'll see blooms, birds, waves, and more.
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Mendocino Stories & Music Events
Showcasing performances by local poets, writers, and musicians appearing in and around Mendocino. These community events are held in a come as you are setting with a small cover charge and lots of fun.
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Tango at the Weller House
Stay at the Weller House and learn to tango!
On the National Registry of Historic Places, the Weller House has been carefully restored as a B&B with fine guest rooms, organic gardens, and Water Tower observation deck (the high point in town)!
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Mendocino County Farmers Market
MAY - NOV
- -SUN - Redwood Valley
- -MON - Laytonville
- -WED - Fort Bragg
- -FRI - Mendocino
- -SAT - Boonville, Gualala, & Ukiah
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Day of the Dead Festivities
Mendocino County
Enjoy traditional meals, mask and flower making classes, gallery shows, raffle, memory altar class, Mole Day, a Huichol Indian Art Show featuring Dia de los Muertos, and Party. Not to mention the Altar Trail, complete with map. Most of the activities are free or benefit local non-profits.
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THANKSGIVING ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
NOV 9-30 ~ Mendocino Art Center
Features 35 arts and crafts booths displaying an exciting mixture of unique handmade artwork, including glass works, fiber wearables, jewelry, functional and sculptural ceramics, paintings, photography and much more. Food court and live music.
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MENDOCINO COAST BOTANICAL GARDENS
Garden Staff Led Garden Tours
Oceanfront Gardens
Be amazed as you explore exotic and bountiful gardens at your own pace or join an informative walk led by a botanical expert! You'll see blooms, birds, waves, and more.
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Mendocino Stories & Music Events
Showcasing performances by local poets, writers, and musicians appearing in and around Mendocino. These community events are held in a come as you are setting with a small cover charge and lots of fun.
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Tango at the Weller House
Stay at the Weller House and learn to tango!
On the National Registry of Historic Places, the Weller House has been carefully restored as a B&B with fine guest rooms, organic gardens, and Water Tower observation deck (the high point in town)!
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MENDOCINO COAST BOTANICAL GARDENS
Garden Staff Led Garden Tours
Oceanfront Gardens
Be amazed as you explore exotic and bountiful gardens at your own pace or join an informative walk led by a botanical expert! You'll see blooms, birds, waves, and more.
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Mendocino Stories & Music Events
Showcasing performances by local poets, writers, and musicians appearing in and around Mendocino. These community events are held in a come as you are setting with a small cover charge and lots of fun.
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Tango at the Weller House
Stay at the Weller House and learn to tango!
On the National Registry of Historic Places, the Weller House has been carefully restored as a B&B with fine guest rooms, organic gardens, and Water Tower observation deck (the high point in town)!
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MENDOCINO COAST BOTANICAL GARDENS
Garden Staff Led Garden Tours
Oceanfront Gardens
Be amazed as you explore exotic and bountiful gardens at your own pace or join an informative walk led by a botanical expert! You'll see blooms, birds, waves, and more.
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Mendocino Stories & Music Events
Showcasing performances by local poets, writers, and musicians appearing in and around Mendocino. These community events are held in a come as you are setting with a small cover charge and lots of fun.
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Tango at the Weller House
Stay at the Weller House and learn to tango!
On the National Registry of Historic Places, the Weller House has been carefully restored as a B&B with fine guest rooms, organic gardens, and Water Tower observation deck (the high point in town)!
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MENDOCINO COAST BOTANICAL GARDENS
Garden Staff Led Garden Tours
Oceanfront Gardens
Be amazed as you explore exotic and bountiful gardens at your own pace or join an informative walk led by a botanical expert! You'll see blooms, birds, waves, and more.
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Mendocino Stories & Music Events
Showcasing performances by local poets, writers, and musicians appearing in and around Mendocino. These community events are held in a come as you are setting with a small cover charge and lots of fun.
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Tango at the Weller House
Stay at the Weller House and learn to tango!
On the National Registry of Historic Places, the Weller House has been carefully restored as a B&B with fine guest rooms, organic gardens, and Water Tower observation deck (the high point in town)!
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MENDOCINO COAST BOTANICAL GARDENS
Garden Staff Led Garden Tours
Oceanfront Gardens
Be amazed as you explore exotic and bountiful gardens at your own pace or join an informative walk led by a botanical expert! You'll see blooms, birds, waves, and more.
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Mendocino Stories & Music Events
Showcasing performances by local poets, writers, and musicians appearing in and around Mendocino. These community events are held in a come as you are setting with a small cover charge and lots of fun.
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Tango at the Weller House
Stay at the Weller House and learn to tango!
On the National Registry of Historic Places, the Weller House has been carefully restored as a B&B with fine guest rooms, organic gardens, and Water Tower observation deck (the high point in town)!
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MENDOCINO COAST BOTANICAL GARDENS
Garden Staff Led Garden Tours
Oceanfront Gardens
Be amazed as you explore exotic and bountiful gardens at your own pace or join an informative walk led by a botanical expert! You'll see blooms, birds, waves, and more.
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Mendocino Stories & Music Events
Showcasing performances by local poets, writers, and musicians appearing in and around Mendocino. These community events are held in a come as you are setting with a small cover charge and lots of fun.
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Tango at the Weller House
Stay at the Weller House and learn to tango!
On the National Registry of Historic Places, the Weller House has been carefully restored as a B&B with fine guest rooms, organic gardens, and Water Tower observation deck (the high point in town)!
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MENDOCINO COAST BOTANICAL GARDENS
Garden Staff Led Garden Tours
Oceanfront Gardens
Be amazed as you explore exotic and bountiful gardens at your own pace or join an informative walk led by a botanical expert! You'll see blooms, birds, waves, and more.
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Mendocino Stories & Music Events
Showcasing performances by local poets, writers, and musicians appearing in and around Mendocino. These community events are held in a come as you are setting with a small cover charge and lots of fun.
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Tango at the Weller House
Stay at the Weller House and learn to tango!
On the National Registry of Historic Places, the Weller House has been carefully restored as a B&B with fine guest rooms, organic gardens, and Water Tower observation deck (the high point in town)!
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July 2013
