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June 20, 6-11 PM
     Sizzling Summer
     Solstice

On Goings Events:

May 3 - July 5      Christopher Queen Galleries  presents "North of the Gate"

May 9 - June 29   Quercia Gallery  presents "Scent of Spring"

 

 

Historic Duncans Mills is the perfect destination point for the one day traveler or the weekend visitor. Nestled among the redwoods, vineyards, and Pacific Coast in beautiful Sonoma County, Duncans Mills is an excursioner’s delight. The town boasts a population of 85 (just changed from 20) and has a unique mixture of antique and specialty shops, restaurants and galleries.

 

Antiquarian & Florabunda, an enchanting mix of fine antiques and fabulous fresh flowers, specializing in locally grown protea.                  

 

The Blue Heron Restaurant and Tavern is the spot for food, drink and good company.

 

 

Cape Fear Cafe is one of the most popular restaurants on the Russian River. The food is scrumptious and gets rave reviews and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great smells linger in the air!


Casini Ranch Campground offers camping sites in sun or shade along the Russian River and feature the famous “Brown’s Pool” for the lucky fisherman. 

 

 

Christopher Queen Galleries, established in 1976, has an extensive collection of Contemporary and Early California Paintings displayed among tasteful antiques.               

The Depot Museum showcases sweet memories of bygone days. The depot was built in 1907 as the town was a destination spot via the Northwestern Pacific originating in Sausalito.

 

 

Duncans Mills Camping Club, a membership campground, is the perfect camping experience and welcomes tours.

              

 

Duncans Mills General Store and offers a wide variety of good foods, gifts and necessities.

 

 

Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery, which offers organic coffee, wood fired oven-baked pastries and pizzas. Stop by to smell the roasting coffee and have a light repast.

             

The Horse & Butterfly Tea Shop specializes in unique teas, vintage teapots, tea wear, linens and gifts.

 

The Inn at Duncans Mills features beautiful gardens, a hearty breakfast and
antique-filled rooms which invite the traveler to stay a while.

 

 

 

 

Jim & Willie’s, in Country Stores Courtyard, is a treasure trove of fine antiques and collectibles.

 

 

Main Street Gallery features fine art paintings and jewelry by eight Sonoma County artists.

 

Pig Alley was established in 1977 and features fine crafts, jewelry and more.

 

 

Quercia Gallery  offers contemporary realism, sculpture, paintings and hand-finished frames and frame restoration.

 

Russian River Outfitters rents kayaks and invites travelers to enjoy an adventure on the scenic lower Russian River.

 

Russian River Sportsmens Club, founded in 1938, is just minutes from the Pacific Coast. A great place for Party Hall Rentals, Salmon & Steelhead Fishing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Camping and more.....

 

 

Shirley Robert’s Art Gallery showcases local landscapes of Sonoma County by this well-known artist.

 

 

 

Simply Scrumptious! features delicious food, elegantly presented for your special event.

 

 

Sparky’s has a fascinating and eclectic mix of antiques, Mid-century Modern and sports ephemera.

                                              

 

State of California Department of Parks and Recreation is housed in the The Freight Shed of the historic railroad depot rebuilt in 1907 after earthquake of 1906.

 

 

 

Studio Nouveau, a tiny shop, is an exotic boutique filled with jewelry, fine chocolates, and home and personal adornments.

 

Superintendent’s House, snug against the hill, is a bed and breakfast inn, providing old fashioned decor and a genteel and relaxed atmosphere of the late 1800s.

 

 

Sweets 'n Stuff has candies, chocolates, licorice, jelly beans, salt water taffy, kites, wind socks, toys, hoola hoops and lots more fun stuff to choose from.

 

 

Thistledown Antiques, purveyors of the curiously collectible and fine antiques, is located facing the beautiful fountain in John Orr’s Gardens.

 

U.S. Post Office at Duncans Mills has a charming, Old West ambiance. People come from all over to do business here. We are a philatelist’s dream, stocking all of the available stamp issues.

 

 

 

Weavers and Dreamers is a shop filled with magic and fun that has something for everyone. Home of the Troll!

 

 

Wine Tasting of Sonoma County touts the oldest building in Duncans Mills. Walk through the colorful garden and miniature vineyard and enjoy a taste of Sonoma County wines.

 

Worldly Goods features wonderfully exotic and exciting treasures from all over the world.                         

             

                                    

 

Copyright 2008-2009  All rights reserved  Lois Phillips                                                                                                                  LoisPhillipsArt.com     loisphillips@aim.com

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