Sonoma County Is the Destination for Gay Marriage and Gay Honeymoons

Business Wire, May 21, 2008

Accommodations Throughout the County Are Promoting Gay Wedding and Gay Honeymoon Packages in Response to the California Supreme Court Decision on Gay Marriage

SANTA ROSA, Calif. -- In response to Thursday's California Supreme Court decision ruling that same-sex couples have the "right to marry," nine accommodations in gay-friendly Sonoma County have developed gay marriage and gay honeymoon packages available now and through the end of the year for couples making California gay marriage and gay honeymoon plans. Considered by many to be the gay recreation area of choice in California these Sonoma County accommodations are offering gay wedding and gay honeymoon packages that offer a range of accommodations, prices and options including, couples massage, pampering, adventure outings, garden tours and intimate dinners.

The Glenelly Inn in the Sonoma Valley will accommodate intimate gay wedding and gay marriage ceremonies fireside or in the rose garden that include sparkling wine, choice of bouquets or boutonni[c]res, a Scandinavian Princess Cake and a suite for the couple for $300. The gay honeymoon package includes three-nights in a cottage that starts with a rose petal foot soak and 30-minute foot massage for the newlyweds while they enjoy a selection of artisan cheese, truffles and sparkling wine. The couple will also each enjoy a 90-minute simultaneous Personal Synergy Blend Massage with a customized celebration and love aromatherapy oil blend to take home. The all-inclusive gay honeymoon price is $1995.

The Gay Elopement Package at the Hope Merrill House in Geyserville includes two nights accommodation with two-person Jacuzzi and fireplace, a non-denominational minister for the gay wedding or gay marriage ceremony, a bridal bouquet and boutonniere, a gay wedding cake, champagne with light appetizers, photos, a $75 dinner voucher and gourmet breakfasts at the inn for $2,750 weekends and $2,250 weekdays. The Honeymoon Package includes two nights accommodations, a Couples Aromatherapy Massage at Health Spa Healdsburg, champagne, truffles, a private wine & cheese pairing at Michel-Schlumberger, two $75 dinner vouchers and breakfast each morning for $916.

At the Rio Villa Beach Resort in Monte Rio their Small Gay Wedding and Gay Marriage Ceremony Packages, for groups of 25 or fewer, include a setting overlooking the Russian River, seating and the wedding official for $500 weekends and $250 midweek. The Gay Honeymoon Package includes two nights in a Russian River view room, a welcome wine and cheese basket, two 60-minute massages, golfing in the redwoods and a Continental breakfast every morning starting at $645.

The Sonoma Orchid Inn in Guerneville offers a Gay Honeymoon Floral Package which includes a personal orchid vanilla bean commitment cake decorated with candied flowers, dual aromatherapy massages and exclusive green house tours of local nurseries so that the couple can choose a plant to commemorate the occasion and their commitment to a growing a future together. The gay honeymoon price based on two nights accommodation is $550 to $750 with an additional third night for $50 to $75 depending on room selection.

At the Highlands Resort, a primarily gay resort in Guerneville, the Honeymoon Package offers two nights in an individual cabin under the redwoods. The cabin's king size bed and oversized 2-person soaking tub provides the backdrop for a truly memorable honeymoon. The package includes a breakfast delivered to the door each morning so the couple can enjoy breakfast in bed, two 60-minute massages in a fairy ring of mature redwoods, a self-guided wine tasting tour, and a gourmet picnic for two. The package is $625.00 plus tax.

Romance means shared adventures at the Creekside Inn & Resort's cottages and rooms among the redwoods. The Inn plans adventure options for gay honeymooners including kayaking or canoeing on the Russian River, horseback riding among the majestic redwoods at Armstrong Redwood State Preserve or a peewee golf outing. The Inn has dog friendly rooms if couples decide to bring the family pet on their honeymoon. Price ranges from $98 to $270 per night depending on room size and amenities. Discounted adventure prices and reservations are arranged by the inn but paid to the individual supplier.

Village Inn & Restaurant on the Russian River in Monte Rio provides a gay honeymoon romance package with two nights in a river view studio room with private balcony and Sonoma County champagne on arrival. A romantic three-course dinner for two in the award-winning restaurant rounds out this romantic getaway. The package is $460 to $530 depending on room size and amenities.

In Healdsburg, the Camellia Inn offers a Deluxe Romance Gay Honeymoon Package with relaxation and pampering at its center. Couples check into a queen deluxe room with a whirlpool tub and a fireplace to find a bottle of champagne and a special chocolate bath therapy tray. A 90-minute hot stone massage and a 60-minute Water Flow massage at Health Spa Healdsburg where the honeymoon couple will enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch in the spa's organic permaculture garden completes the package for a price of $969.