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participants of the farm's cooking classes, so book well in advance. For a swim, the Nav-
arro River is within walking distance.
Boonville Hotel
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
( 707-895-2210;
www.boonvillehotel.com
;
14050 Hwy 128, Boonville; r $150-360; )
Decked out in a contemporary American-country style with sea-grass flooring, pastel col-
ors and fine linens that would make Martha Stewart proud, this historic hotel's rooms are
safe for urbanites who refuse to abandon style just because they've gone to the country.
The Madrones
HOTEL
(
www.themadrones.com
; 9000 Hwy 28, Philo; r $160-325; )
Tucked off the back of the Madrones Mediterranean-inspired complex that includes a
res-
taurant
and the wonderful
Bink Wines tasting room
, the spacious 'guest quarters' here are
as modern-country-luxe, with a tinge of Tuscany, as you'd hope they'd be.
Eating
Boonville restaurants seem to open and close as they please, so expect hours to vary based
on season and whimsy. There are several places along Hwy 128 which can supply a picnic
with fancy local cheese and fresh bread.
Paysenne
ICE CREAM
(14111 Hwy 128, Boonville; cone $2; 10am-3pm Thu-Mon)
Booneville's fantastic ice-cream shop serves the innovative flavors of Three Twins Ice
Cream, whose delightful choices include Lemon Cookie and Strawberry Je Ne Sais Quoi
(which has a hint of balsamic vinegar).
Boonville General Store
DELI
(17810 Farrer Lane, Boonville; dishes $5-12;
7:30am-3pm Mon-Thu, 7:30am-3pm & 5:30-8pm Fri,
8:30am-3pm Sat & Sun)
Opposite the Boonville Hotel, this deli is good to stock up for picnics, offering sandwiches
on homemade bread, thin-crust pizzas and organic cheeses.
