Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
128 twists and turns 60 miles between Cloverdale on Hwy 101, south of Hopland, and Al-
bion on coastal Hwy 1.
Philo Apple Farm
FARM
(
www.philoapplefarm.com
; 18501 Greenwood Rd, Philo; dawn-dusk)
For the best fruit, skip the obvious roadside stands and head to this gorgeous farm for or-
ganic preserves, chutneys, heirloom apples and pears. It also hosts
cooking classes
with
some of the Wine Country's best chefs. You can make a weekend out of it by staying in
one of the
orchard cottages
.
Anderson Valley Brewing Company
BREWERY
( 707-895-2337;
www.avbc.com
;
17700 Hwy 253; 11am-6pm)
East of the Hwy 128 crossroads, this solar-powered brewery crafts award-winning beers in
a Bavarian-style brewhouse. You can also toss around a disc on the
Frisbee-golf course
while enjoying the brews, but, be warned, the sun can take its toll. Tours leave at 1:30pm
and 3pm daily (only Tuesday and Wednesday in winter); call ahead.
Anderson Valley Historical Society Museum
MUSEUM
(
www.andersonvalleymuseum.org
;
12340 Hwy 128; 1-4pm Sat & Sun Feb-Nov)
In a recently renovated little red schoolhouse west of Boonville, this museum displays his-
torical artifacts.
BOONTLING
Boonville is famous for its unique language, 'Boontling,' which evolved about the turn of
the 20th century when Boonville was very remote. Locals developed the language to
shark(stump) outsiders and amuse themselves. You may hear codgie kimmies(old men)
asking for a horn of zeese(a cup of coffee) or some bahl gorms(good food). If you are
really lucky, you'll spot the tow truck called Boont Region De-arkin' Moshe (literally
'Anderson Valley Un-wrecking Machine'). Find a fun dictionary at
