Sonoma County.

Waterfall

Mountains, meadows, and moody gray skies.

Seasonal stream

Trail side boulder and mountain-meadow views

Taking time in nature keeps me sane. Worries dissipate when the views are long, the streams are burbling, and the grasses are wintergreen fresh. Sugarloaf State Park, CA. When visiting wine country, don’t forget to check out a few of Sonoa County’s fabulous parks.

Daffodils

My sunny daffodils salute yours.

A little ramble in the oak woodlands helps ease the worries of the day. #nature #oak #peace

Cushioned window seat overlooking a plant filled plaza.

Do you have a favorite cozy coffee house: a place to chat with friends, and observe the neighborhood panorama. Mine is Pillowfight Coffee in Kenwood, CA. Named after the Guinness winner for the longest running pillow fight contest (1966-2006). Tell me about yours.

I didn’t know they had this nickname . So appropriate. I see goldfinches regularly in my front yard. I love the way they drift in, like leaves blowing in the wind.

Thanks for the peep. I hope to get there soon. The crowds have been crazy.

This is a lot more fun than the news. Nature is so entertaining.

What a beauty.

What a gorgeous view.

Absolutely. The more time we spend in nature, the more balanced and calm we are.

Hooray for sunny walks. May every step fill you with peace.

Quite a rush!

In case you didn’t get to walk by a waterfall today, I’m sharing my moment of peace in nature with you. Pause, breathe, take heart. #sugarloafridge #nature #peace #sonomacounty

Live oak tree and fence with grasslands.

Valley oak trees and a woodland trail.

A walk in the woods eases my disconnect. Do you feel more at ease with trees than people? Me too.

Waterfall

I agree Claire. Nature is what guides me through all the challenges. You can find me in the oak woodlands and redwoods each day.

Yes....I love to wander aimlessly. California has so many wonderful parks and open spaces.

For all of us who love going off-trail, I say thank you. For writing a book that speaks to nature lovers’ hearts. Great cover, by the way.

What a lovely woodlands walk. I too, head to the woodlands daily. Nature is truly a gift to us all.

You made a lovely day for yourself.

What a cool find! The pillow turned out great. I also love thrifting and upcycling with a bit of slow stitched embroidery. Keeps me grounded.

Loved this. Thanks for sharing

Loving this winter’s fungi in Trione-Annadel State Park. #mushroom #fungi #nature

I see for the presence of mind it gives me. I also live approaching it as an innovative puzzle. I join you in proclaiming sheer joy is reason enough.

Both earthy and cosmic. Love it.

That’s cool. I’ve been finding a lot of interesting mushrooms this year in Sonoma County. I’m always on the lookout. Here’s my last one.

So many lovely treasures.

You nailed it. I love your humorous take on sad cultural norms.

Call me crazy. I waited in line behind 80 people to pick up the best long fermented sourdough in Sonoma county. Goguette. #boulangerie #SonomaCounty #bread

Agreed