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“The Madrones is a quiet inn with rooms surrounding a beautiful garden.” The property also boasts an onsite restaurant plus tasting rooms from Smith Story Winery, Drew Family Cellars, and Long Meadow Ranch. “A short distance from the ‘compound,’ we especially love the private cabins, ‘The Brambles,’ nestled in the redwoods that leave one with a peaceful sense of being away from it all.”
The Italianate complex at the Madrones, near Philo, was originally a design center and creative think tank. The cloistered rural homestead, with its courtyards, arcades and kitchen garden, has received awards for architectural design. There are three distinctly different tasting rooms on the property, representing Drew, Smith-Story and Long Meadow Ranch wineries. The shop sells antiques, stationery, curios and gift items. There are a range of options for overnight accommodation at the Madrones, from family suites to cabins among the redwoods. Guests need to stay for a minimum of two nights. A schedule of garden tours and artisan workshops is advertised locally.
