THE FAIRMONT SONOMA MISSION INN AND SPA, P.O. Box 1447,
Sonoma, CA 95476-1447.
Tel. 707/938-9000,
Fax 707/938-4250,
Toll-free reservations 800/862-4945,
Web: www.fairmont.com/sonoma
The Rejuvenation Package includes daily breakfast and spa treatments for two and is $480 per night, double occupancy. Accepts major credit cards. Off Highway 12 and south ofBoyes Boulevard. San Francisco International or Oakland Alameda Airports are about one hour to the south.
One of the first spas in North America, Sonoma Mission has quite a history. While various incarnations of hospitality services date back to the mid-i 9th century, the first thing resembling a spa appeared here in 1927 — even though the word “spa” was, at that time, virtually absent from the American lexicon. But with the world’s largest indoor mineral pool, as well as a staff of masseurs and masseuses, the mission-styled inn was decades ahead of its time in offering the facilities and services that would later be known by this label.
The ‘80s and ‘90s have seen a number of augmentations, mostly in the form of additional rooms, suites and service facilities. In 1991, efforts were made to refresh the geothermal resources that have made this propertyfamous. A new source of water was discovered 1 ,1 00 feet beneath the inn, waters rich in minerals heated naturallyto a temperature of 1 35 ‘ F. In 1 999, the evolution of Sonoma Mission Inn continued with more suites as well as a new, 40,000 square foot spa facility that makes these waters a centerpiece.
But other assets share in the draw to Sonoma. In the Grille, you’ll find more than 200 premium Sonoma and Napa wines and an award-winning menu of strong local influence. And in the treatment rooms, you’ll find that creative therapists have found other, non-culinary uses for the same fruits of the earth. Rich history and agrarian charm make this wine country classic a favorite.
The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa Services and Options |
