Trade the rush of daily life for a slow-moving river and the company of tall trees. This guided kayaking experience invites you and your crew—be it family, friends, or colleagues—to glide through one of Healdsburg’s most pristine and peaceful stretches of the Russian River. Here, the only chatter is from birds overhead, and the only schedule is set by the current.

As you paddle past redwood sentinels and sun-dappled banks, nature reveals herself in quiet abundance—egrets rise in elegant arcs, turtles sunbathe on driftwood, and river otters may peek out curiously from their watery homes. Hidden beaches beckon for swim breaks, where the only traffic is the ripple of water.

The journey ends where good stories begin: gathered under a canopy of redwoods or stretched out on a secluded shore, sharing a picnic prepared by the chefs at Dry Creek Kitchen. Expect hyper-seasonal fare and chilled Rosé from the Russian River Valley—a feast grounded in Sonoma’s land and legacy, perfect for unwinding together.