A wedding weekend
Emma & James
Welcome
We can't wait to celebrate with you.
Around forty of our closest people, gathered for a long weekend on a working farm in west Sonoma. We're going for casual and intimate, with plenty of unstructured time to just be together. The farm sits about an hour and a half north of San Francisco.
The weekend
Schedule
The shape of the four days — where to be and when.
Worth a detour
Free mornings on Friday and Saturday, Thursday afternoon, and Sunday after brunch are the natural windows to wander. Everything below is within about 20–40 minutes.
- The coast — Salmon Creek Beach at Bodega Bay, ~30 minutes west: cliff walks, and a very good fish lunch at Fishetarian. Jenner and oysters a little further north.
- River beaches — Memorial Beach in Healdsburg; Johnson's Beach and Guerneville River Park in Guerneville.
- Healdsburg — ~40 minutes northeast. A walkable square, upscale shops, some of the county's best restaurants, and plenty of wine tasting. Runs hotter than Occidental.
- Russian River wineries — ~20 minutes north. Pinots and chardonnays under the redwoods.
- Redwood walks — the Grove of Old Trees near Occidental (LandPaths), and shaded trails from the Willow Creek and Creekside Connector trailheads by Monte Rio.
- Occidental trails — a network of mountain-bike and walking trails right above the village. Trail map.
- Wild Flour Bread — the Freestone bakery, five minutes south. Worth the line.
Where to stay
Accommodation
We've booked two places to keep everyone close. If you've already sorted a room with us, you're set.
Inn at Occidental
Booked out for the weekend, Aug 27–30. Cozy and classic, in the village of Occidental — about 10–15 minutes from the farm. Thursday welcome and Sunday brunch are here.
Green Valley Farm
The farm sleeps up to about 20 in the bedrooms on-site. Rustic and communal, right in the middle of everything.
What to expect
- Warm, sunny days and breezy evenings
- The farm is rural — dust, gravel, animals, and patchy cell service
- Wifi at the farm — network greenvalley, password 13024gvr
- Both the farm and the Inn are wheelchair accessible
- Occidental village has cafés and restaurants, courts, and a few trailheads nearby
Who's where
One line per room, and the nights it's booked for. The filter matches anything — type your name to find yourself, a room, or a place. Type farm to see everyone staying at the farm.
| Who | Room | Where | Check in | Check out |
|---|
Nothing matches that — try a first name, a room, or “inn” or “farm”.
Something look wrong, or not on the list? Text James on (831) 789-3159.
Getting there
Travel
The farm is in Sebastopol, in west Sonoma County. Three airports work — pick by where you're coming from. From overseas, SFO is the easiest way in.
| Fly into | Drive to Sebastopol |
|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) | ~1.5 hours |
| Oakland (OAK) | ~1.5 hours |
| Santa Rosa · Sonoma County (STS) | ~30 minutes |
Good to know
Before you come
What's the weather like?
Late August is the warmest, driest stretch of the year. Highs around 80°F — occasionally into the high 80s — and nights cool to about 55°F. Almost no rain. Bring a light layer for after the sun goes down.
What's the dress code?
Garden party attire on Saturday — summer dresses, linen suits, soft colors, easy to dance in and warm enough for a Sonoma evening. The rest of the weekend is relaxed. Friday's Olimpicks is just for fun — wear something you can run around in and won't mind getting grassy. There's a farmhouse with showers on site, so bring a change of clothes if you'd like to freshen up after.
What should I pack?
- Something nice for the ceremony and dinner
- Comfortable shoes for the farm — gravel, grass, dust
- A hat and sunscreen — the farm days are outdoors
- A jacket or shawl for cool evenings
Is there childcare?
Yes — Miss Elizabeth and Miss Robin are running childcare at the farm on Friday and Saturday, from 3pm to 10pm, so parents can settle in for the evenings.
How do I RSVP?
It's a small family wedding, so we already know who's coming, with a few maybes on the cards. Just let us know if your plans change.
Is there a formal ceremony?
Yes — Saturday at 4pm, in the upstairs barn at the farm, small and family-focused. We're also throwing a celebration in Australia within the year, for family who can't make this trip.
Reach us
Any questions
With love,
Emma & James