Tree-lightings, from Rock Center to The Grove Nov 17, 2009
The Mission Inn Hotel ffers its annual Festival of Lights Nov. 27-Jan. 3, with 3. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Interns add a global vibe to Wine Country Nov 2, 2009
Eric Henson, 35, the sommelier at Sant at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa, also has turned to internships to expand his horizons. Henson worked the 2008 harvest as an intern at Deerfield Ranch Winery in Kenwood. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Men's Golf To Tee Off In Final Fall Event Monday Oct 24, 2009
Loyola then went on to finish in 10th place in Orlando at the Mission Inn Intercollegiate, and seventh place at another Illinois event, the D.A. Weibring Intercollegiate. Head coach has been encouraged by what he has seen from his squad at times, and discouraged at times as well. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Sante is first Oct 23, 2009
EXECUTIVE CHEF BRUNO Tison and Chef de Cuisine Andrew Cain worked together to transform Sante at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa into a restaurant worthy of a Michelin star ... When Bruno Tison came on as executive chef of Sante restaurant at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa, he came with a mission to turn it into a Michelin star restaurant ... "But I came here because I wanted to work in Wine Country," Tison said of his move to the Plaza's sister hotel, the Fairmont Sonoma... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Garden Court Cafe sold Sep 25, 2009
H H H As Director of Operations for the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn Edward Roe just returned from three months hiring staff for the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. As president of the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce, Roe hosts the chamber's quarterly breakfast this morning at the Sonoma Golf Course, a Fairmont property. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Guest commentary: A cautionary Cambridge tale Sep 24, 2009
An image came of another September afternoon when I fell completely for a young woman s intricate story at the Mission Inn in California. There I had lost forty-five dollars. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Chinese Americans fight for preservation of historic Riverside Chinatown site Sep 24, 2009
An early Chinatown area was located downtown, near the Mission Inn and a few blocks from the current Chinese Pavilion. In 1885, the Chinese community was forced to move to the Tequesquite Arroyo due to ordinances outlawing Chinese businesses in central downtown locations. (Xinhuanet, China)
Tomato Festivals cropping up Sep 11, 2009
The Boys Clubs' crucial Fashion in the Vineyards fundraiser will be at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn ext Thursday, Sept. 17, with a fun and frolic-filled fashion show, silent and live auctions, and great wines and foods ... It all started with a VIP cocktail party for big sponsors and big bidders at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn cool pool, complete with water arches and surrounding food service tables ... For the "Sangiacomo Dinner" at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn Executive Chef Bruno... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
State Parks closures pending in Valley Sep 11, 2009
Michelle Heston, of Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn said to raise funds for California's "Save Our Parks" campaign, all the Fairmont properties in the state are providing guests the opportunity to contribute 1 each room night until Nov. 30, with the money earmarked for the campaign. Mayor Ken Brown, who is also chairperson of the City/State Parks Working Group which met Wednesday afternoon in the Barracks, expressed his optimism with the ideas that Sales is working on. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Breakaway dining deals Aug 28, 2009
Several tickets remain for the Saturday Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn inner honoring the weekend's honorary chairs, the Sangiacomo family ... Fashion in the Vineyards benefits our esteemed Boys Club on Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn ith great fashions by Helen Lyall, great hors d'oeuvres, wines, and an always fun and tear-jerking kids' pageant. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Charlotte Golf To Play In NCAA Regional In Florida May 5, 2009
24-26, they won the A-10 Championship at the Mission Inn Resort and Golf Club in Howie-in-the-Hills, Fla. Charlotte is making its fifth straight NCAA appearance, the most consecutive NCAA bids by any team in Charlotte 49ers history. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Forget the sleepover - just spring for the spa May 4, 2009
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn h3. Monday through Friday, day visitors who call and book a 60-minute treatment of $139 or more have access to the fitness center, classes, pools and, most delightfully, the spa's unique 10-part bathing ritual, which usually runs an extra $39 to $89 per guest. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Vikings to make seventh straight regional appearance Apr 28, 2009
Two (South): Mission Inn Resort Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida Sunshine State Conference and Central Florida Sports Commission, hosts May 3-5. Three (Central): Westward Ho Country Club, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Augustana College, host May 4-6. (Wwuvikings.com)
Valley happenings Apr 17, 2009
Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance and the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa recently brought distinguished sommeliers to experience fabulous food and the entire wine culture of Sonoma Valley ... After a welcome by Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa's general manager Kelley Cosgrove, the Winemaker Dinner highlighted the hotel's culinary skills along with wine stories from winemakers and vineyard managers, all emceed by Maureen Cottingham of SVVGA. Chef Richard Samaniego's menu included Ahi... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
5 places to test your game against Tiger's Apr 5, 2009
You've got to befriend a member or stay at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn o try to make like Jim Thorpe and score 64, as he did in winning the cup in 2007. Green fees $215 - plus the cost of your room at the inn. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
What's going on Apr 3, 2009
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa will serve a Sant;-Domaine Carneros Sparkling Easter Sunday Brunch buffet with omelet and waffle stations among other delights, harp music by Laura Simpson, and daffodils for children to present to their parents or companions. Families going to the brunch will enjoy the Easter Egg Hunt led by Monsieur Easter Bunny, a balloon artist and a clown. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Film fest goodies Mar 27, 2009
Sant; at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa kicks off its 2009 Winemaker Dinner Series with Chef Andrew Cain cooking up a delectable storm to the wines of Buena Vista Winery on Thursday, April 23 ... Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers' Alliance hosts 10 sommeliers from around the country April 5 through 8, in partnership with the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Local Industry News & Notes Mar 21, 2009
The priorities were laid out at the council s three-day annual planning retreat in February at the Carmel Mission Inn that drew nearly 30 members representing destination marketing organizations, hotels and attractions. Suzen Brasile, executive director of the Pismo Beach Conference ors Bureau, coordinated the retreat in her role as vice president of the tourism council. (Santa Maria Times)
The 'Twitchhiker' visits Sonoma Mar 20, 2009
"When I learned that he was making his way toward Sonoma County, I reached out (via Twitter) to Paul and invited him to be a guest at the Inn. Unfortunately, he had already secured arrangements in the area, but he was grateful for a leisurely lunch and a chat with the Fairmont Sonoma team," said Michelle Heston, director of public relations at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, which hosted Smith for lunch. In addition to lunch at the Big Three, Smith spent the day touring Kunde and Imagery... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Drinking and eating Mar 13, 2009
While at the Big 3, you can join (for free) the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa's "Good Neighbor" program and get a 10 percent discount at the Big 3 and other areas of the SMI as well as e-mails about special promotions. H H H. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Academy Awards night at Estate, Palms Grill opens and Big 3 re-opens with super deal (14) Mar 1, 2009
The Big 3, the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn caf; on Highway 12, reopens today, Friday, Feb. 27. From Monday, March 2 through Thursday, March 5, Big 3 will offer a 50-percent discount on the entire menu - an excellent opportunity for locals to try the remodeled restaurant. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Where's Popeye? Feb 16, 2009
Other options include the MacArthur Place Inn and Spa and the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa, both of which offer Sonoma Valley Olive Festival specials. (800) 722-1866, ; (800) 441-1414. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
