Experience one of the most beautiful and secluded corners of Healdsburg wine country with our guided kayaking excursion. You’ll reconnect with nature while paddling downstream in the Russian River’s calm, quiet middle reach. No houses, no wineries, no bustling city life–only the beauty of this serene stretch of natural habitat, just minutes from downtown Healdsburg, where birds outnumber humans and private beaches emerge around the bend for swim breaks. During your gentle glide, you’ll pass towering redwoods and likely happen upon the river’s residents, including blue herons, snowy egrets, merganser ducks, black turtles, and families of river otters. The invigorating waters beckon you to cool off in the shallow reaches.

Your journey concludes with the quintessential Sonoma County lunch: dining on hyper-seasonal fare while sipping Russian River Valley Rosé under the shade of a small redwood grove or on a secluded beach. Your picnic lunch of leisure will be prepared by the chefs at Dry Creek Kitchen, known for progressive American cooking from the freshest ingredients in Sonoma County.