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Prestige

The Donum Estate to Golden Bear Station

Location

Sonoma County

Trip Length

0h 41m driving

Stops

4

Cost Range

$600-$1,200 per person (tier budget)

Hotel Range

$700-$1,500/night (tier budget)

Researched route: built from official sources and mapping data, not yet driven by Route Society. 4 stops, 20.3 miles, about 41 minutes of driving.

Route Overview

This Prestige route is a 20.3-mile drive of about 41 minutes through Sonoma County, starting at The Donum Estate in Sonoma and ending at Golden Bear Station in Kenwood. It follows Sonoma Highway, Napa Road, Ramal Road, Fremont Drive, Broadway and East Spain Street.

The Donum Estate is a winery in Sonoma, rated 4.8 on Google from 198 reviews. Visits are by reservation only. Its site mentions organic farming. Its listing mentions gardens and a sculpture collection. Sonoma State Historic Park is a park in Sonoma, rated 4.6 on Google from 367 reviews. Mayo Family Winery is a winery in Glen Ellen, rated 4.8 on Google from 338 reviews. Golden Bear Station is a restaurant in Kenwood, rated 4.8 on Google from 259 reviews.

Golden Bear Station is closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, so plan the day around that. Places to stay near the route include Olea Hotel, Cinnamon Bear Creekside Inn and Gaige House, each linked below with current rates.

Suggested Schedule

Leg 1: The Donum Estate to Sonoma State Historic Park, 8.5 mi, about 18 min Leg 2: Sonoma State Historic Park to Mayo Family Winery, 7.1 mi, about 16 min Leg 3: Mayo Family Winery to Golden Bear Station, 4.7 mi, about 7 min

The Stops

Stop 1 — Core

The Donum Estate

No price found on its site. Confirm before you go

A winery in Sonoma, rated 4.8 on Google from 198 reviews. Visits are by reservation only. Its site mentions organic farming. Its listing mentions gardens and a sculpture collection.

Hours: Mon-Sun 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Official site ↗

Stop 2 — Core

Sonoma State Historic Park

Ticket prices: confirm on the official site

A park in Sonoma, rated 4.6 on Google from 367 reviews.

Hours: Mon-Sun 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Stop 3 — Optional

Mayo Family Winery

No price found on its site. Confirm before you go

A winery in Glen Ellen, rated 4.8 on Google from 338 reviews.

Hours: Mon-Sun 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Official site ↗

Stop 4 — Optional

Golden Bear Station

$$$$ on Google. Menu prices not collected

A restaurant in Kenwood, rated 4.8 on Google from 259 reviews. Closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Hours: Mon-Wed Closed; Thu-Sun 5:00 – 9:00 PM

Official site ↗

Cost Breakdown

Dining Golden Bear Station: $$$$ on Google
Hotel Rates change by date. Check current rates through the Stay22 links below.
Tier budget $600-$1,200 per person

Where to Stay

Featured Hotel

Olea Hotel ↗

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Lodging in Glen Ellen, rated 4.8 on Google from 207 reviews. Its listing mentions breakfast and a hot tub.

Alternative

Cinnamon Bear Creekside Inn ↗

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Lodging in Sonoma, rated 4.6 on Google from 284 reviews. Its listing mentions breakfast.

Best Value

Gaige House ↗

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Lodging in Glen Ellen, rated 4.6 on Google from 291 reviews. Its listing mentions a pool and a hot tub.

Hotel links open a Stay22 map of current rates. Route Society may earn a commission on bookings made through hotel links, at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

Pro Tips

Reservations

Confirm hours and book tastings on each official site before you go.

Roads on This Route

Sonoma Highway, Napa Road, Ramal Road, Fremont Drive, Broadway, East Spain Street

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