WHY I FELL IN LOVE WITH FML (Fitch Mountain Lookout)
Fitch Mountain Lookout is located in Sonoma Valley Wine Country, in the heart of where the appellations of Alexander Valley, Russian River Valley, & Dry Creek Valley converge. We are located on Fitch Mountain in a rural country Healdsburg neighborhood where deer, humming birds, various wild birds (Orioles, Junkos, Siskin Pine, Gold Finches) visit our yard daily. From our beautiful vistas, it is common to watch Egrets, Osprey & Herons fly below along the river's edge; during spring the colorful swallows put on amazing acrobatics.
Fitch Mountain Lookout may feel completely removed from the world, but we are still just 2 miles (5 minute drive) from the Healdsburg town square, only a few minutes walk down to the river to a semi-private beach for swimming/tubing. (We do recommend guests w/very young children drive, more detailed information & directions for both beaches are provided upon booking). We are only a few miles drive to the Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley, and Anderson Valley Vineyards, so hire a driver & spend the day enjoying the views, vines, & of course, the wine! With only a slightly farther drive, you'll reach the lovely Sonoma Lake! Stop at the Dry Creek General Store on the way for some picnic fixings & enjoy them from the incredible elevated view points! Craving some salty ocean air? FML is less than an hour (@ 40 miles) from the majestic Bodega Coastlines, full of activities, curiosities, & good eats. If you are craving big city tourist attractions, in @ an hour, you can be at the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge (& Headlands) looking at the San Francisco skyline.
• Russian River, 5 minute walk
• Del Rio Woods, less than a 10 minute walk
• Healdsburg Town Square, 5 minute drive
• Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley, Alexander River Valley, 10 minute drive
• Bodega Coast, 40 minute drive
• San Francisco, @1 hour drive