Bartholomew Park

My favorite place in Sonoma. Wonderful couple who manages the property. There's a meadow that reminds me of Narnia from the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. All levels of hiking, and my dog Mickey is allowed on a leash (a lot of Sonoma hiking trails do not allow dogs period). Highly recommend - though I almost want to rate it poorly because one of the best things about it is that not many people know about it, so it's rarely crowded.

Nice 3 mile hiking trails, plus good local wines.

Beautiful grounds, well kept, serene setting 4 stars.

However, I called for a group reservation to have an Easter egg hunt for a small group of kids. I was told that they don't cater to groups larger than 60 and wouldn't allow it because the park is set up so that visitors are spaced out so the setting remains quiet and serene. This answer was contradictory to what was expressed later in the conversation where it was admitted that the park would be closed for a small group of 10 kids that would be having an Easter egg hunt on the same Saturday in question.

Needless to say, I'm not impressed with your attempt at deceit OR your "group reservation" policy.

Lots of poison oak, a very narrow trail with steep rocky sections that are likely to be slippery when the ground is dry and the loose grit rolls under your shoes. And my husband got bit by a tick. Some beautiful flowers and views though.

Female owner was really rude. Not polite, a bit condescending in her remarks and responses towards myself & my friends who visited the park. Will never go back not even for the winery. If I could put "0" stars I would.

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