Pulling research from a far away place

So, I've started to regurgitate all of the research I did a month ago when I decided Napa was out of the question. It still is, but I've found a new place that just might be the redwood forest I had being looking for:


Archer Taylor Preserve
With tall redwood groves, orchards, and a river, this place would be mostly green throughout the year. I don't know exactly were it is...it's a private property where you have to make appointments to hike. The conditions are said to be "primitive". We shall see...


I'm also going back to Rush Ranch (off Grizzly Island Road) as they have listed some areas that sound like they could work. I might just suit up and go today. It's an easy/flat hike, so I've heard. Although, it will be smoldering hot and the grass will be golden by summer, it still could be nice. Sites include: the picnic area, the garden area, the meeting room, the south pasture hill, the marsh view hill and Suisun Hill Trail. The last two hills are said to have panoramic views.



Connolly Ranch
Matt brought up a good point: where there are animals, there is poop. I'll have to schedule a tour on the way to Archer Taylor Preserve.

Di Rosa Art Preserve
Oh, I almost forgot about this place. It's always in the magazine and I have always wanted to go check it out. There are a few open spaces that would allow for a ceremony to take place. Now, if only they would call me back! Grr... Permit restricts them from having weddings! Lame!

Pippo Ranch, Vacaville
We'll be stopping by May 2nd to see a wedding being set up. Should be fun.

Side note to remember: there is a county wide ordinance in Napa that prohibits most wineries from holding weddings...sooo lame. If they are allowed there are way to many rules. Of course, all of the places that are allowed have a 10k site fee.