• Maria Vieages is a dynamic private chef and her services are available to you. From individual homes to vacation villas and anywhere she can start a fire, Maria is cooking unimaginable things for your group- large or small.

"Doing private chef work is special to me because I get to know each and every guest personally. The creativity is boundless and I know that each person was transcended by the food I prepared. It's fun to nurture people in this way." -Maria Vieages

Maria's hourly rates vary according to each situation but average between $75.00 and $100.00 per hour, not including the cost of food. (see sample menu)

E.mail Maria at multimaria@gmail.com, call (707) 546-3293 or visit (Maria's website).

• Chef Garrett Adair, a wine country native, offers full-service catering for social events. He specializes in elegant private chef dinners, using local fresh, sustainable, organic ingredients. With your vision heard, and his detail-focused and experienced staff, he leaves nothing to chance for your special event.

For information or to book Chef Adair's services, contact info@chefadair.com or (707) 795-FORK / 795-3675. (website)

• Sheana Davis of the Epicurean Connection is a talented, personable, multi-faceted and community minded local chef who caters events of every size. She has recently opened a great little shop in Boyes Hot Springs which features not only her own but other local artisan cheeses as well as soul-satisfying food to take out. (website)

• Another chef we highly recommend is Catherine Driggers of Olive & Vine. Catherine is a busy lady, catering many of the Valley’s major events, but she might just be available to culinarily indulge your group as well.

E.mail Catherine at oliveandvine@sbcglobal.net, call 707.996.9150 or visit (Catherine's website).

• Kristi and Eduardo at the Glenelly Inn & Cottages can customize a personal, seasonal brunch menu for you at your vacation property with some of the delicacies served to the guests of the inn.

E.mail Kristi at kristi@glenelly.com or call 707.996.6720 for price information and menu ideas from “Glenelly Caters to You”.

• One of the most wonderful food experiences in the Sonoma Valley is the cheese tasting at Raymond & Company Cheesemonger in the historic Jack London Village in Glen Ellen. You can arrange for a private tasting with the master, John Raymond, or order a fantastically arranged cheese platter to take back to your property.

E.mail John or Christina at jr@raymondcheesemongers.com, christina@raymondcheesemongers.com, or call 707.938.9911 or visit (Raymond & Company website).

For something a little different than the typical wine tour, we highly recommend the following:

• Sandrew Montgomery is a personal sommelier who will come to your vacation property and offer you a fun and informative education on every aspect of winemaking. Visit (Sandrew's website) for information on his extensive offerings and expertise.

• John Burdick is a certified sommelier, talented musician and radio show host who will work with you to create a most unique and personal tasting tour. Visit (John's website) for information on his extensive offerings and expertise.

For more information about things to do in our area, please visit:

sonomavalley.com
bestinsonoma.com

< Please visit the Glenelly Inn & Cottages website

< Please visit the Valley of the Moon website

* exclusively for you, our guests

Enjoy two 1 hour Swedish massages at these special rates:
$175 for two massages, with one therapist, back to back ($35 savings)
$190 for two massages, at same time ($20 savings)

Please contact the Glenelly Office or Sue at Healing Light Massage directly at 707.938.2336 or healinglightmassage@mac.com to schedule your treatment. Sue and her staff can customize the menu items in many ways, just ask for what you would like. Advance reservations are suggested, and please respect the 24 hour cancellation policy.

Ramp up your en-er-gy!
Join us for the class of your choice at Sonoma’s hip neighborhood exercise studio (www.en-er-gy.com) offering all types of Cardio, Yoga, Pilates and circuit classes. Then relax afterwards with a 75 minute aromatherapy massage, featuring a hot towel wrap for the back neck and shoulders. The exercise and massage studios are within walking distance of each other, just off the historic Sonoma Plaza.

$145 per person

Please make advance reservations by contacting Sue at 707.799.5959 or healinglightmassage@mac.com

Swedish Massage
A relaxing soothing massage that reduces stress and muscle fatigue while improving circulation.
1 hour…$105 1½ hours…$145

Aromatherapy Massage
A Swedish massage incorporating the use of pure essential oils.
1 hour…$115 1 ½ hours…$155

Massage & Facial
Enjoy our signature Swedish massage followed by our mini facial, which has been formulated to help skin regain it’s suppleness, resistance and self-renewing capacity. An energizing facial utilizing the entirely pure ingredients featured in Vivere facial products.
1 ½ hours…145 with aromatherapy…$155

Apricot Body Scrub: An invigorating body scrub using a blend of ground apricot kernels, herbs and essential oils. Gently scrubs away dull surface cells and stimulates circulation, revealing soft, healthy skin. A foot and face massage is included.
1 hour…$135

Lavender Salt Scrub
A detoxifying scrub which is cleansing and refreshing for both body and soul. A foot and face massage is included.
1 hour…$135

Personal “Synergy Blend” Massage
Soothing Solutions will hand mix a “synergy blend” with you in mind. A customized blend of aromatherapy oils which address common conditions such as anxiety, PMS, stress, muscle fatigue and overwhelm. You can request a blend for athletic enhancement, clarity, celebration, peace of mind, vitality or wisdom. Your personal “synergy blend” goes home with you.
1 hour…$145 1½ hours…$175

Glow Facial
Traditional European facial techniques are combined with natural active ingredients and herbs to provide ultra nourishment, hydration and protection. This refreshing and revitalizing facial also includes a neck & shoulder, as well as an arm & hand massage. Finished with an SPF to protect your glowing skin.
1 hour…$125

Treatment Combinations

• Apricot or Lavender Salt Body Scrub with Swedish Massage…1½ hours…$150

• Apricot or Lavender Salt Body Scrub with Aromatherapy Massage…1½ hours…$150

Please schedule your treatments as far in advance as possible through Sue at 707.799.5959.
or healinglightmassage@mac.com or the Glenelly office. Don't hesitate to call "on a whim" though - Sue can often make that happen too!

A credit card number is required to guarantee your reservation and a 24 hour notice is required for cancellations. Your credit card will be charged for your treatment(s) on the day of, plus a 20% gratuity. If you prefer to pay by cash or check, please let us know.

If you would like a spa experience away from your property, there are several to choose from in the area, all offering different experiences. A new and unique place has just opened in Glen Ellen, across from Jack London Village and next to Eric Ross Winery’s tasting room. It is called Magical Massage and it is inside a 22 ft wine barrel! They are currently offering a special for guests of Go-Sonoma Vacation Rentals…$25 off all treatments. With this special offer, a one hour massage is only $50, one hour couples’ massages are $100, and one hour organic facials are $60. Take this opportunity to enjoy the savings and experience a taste of wine country nurturing at its best. This offer is good for bookings through Feb 28, 2010. www.magicalmassagesonoma.com (MAGICAL MASSAGE ... Featured in Napa Sonoma Magazine, Fall/Winter 2009)

For the best natural nail care services, please visit Denise Weatherwax at Kizelle Beauty Kasbah, near the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn. 707.996.7368.