Weekend in Cannabis Country
A Private Two-Night Mendocino Escape
Step away from the city and spend a private weekend in Northern California’s Cannabis Country. This relaxed two-night experience is personally arranged by Charles Kimball, a longtime maître d’ and concierge in Napa and Sonoma, and is centered around a private visit to a working cannabis farm in Mendocino County, with time to unwind, explore, and enjoy the surrounding landscape at your own pace.
What the Experience Includes:
• Private, guided visit to a working cannabis farm with the farmer
• Dedicated time to learn about cultivation, sustainability, and the land
• Curated weekend itinerary with recommended timing and route
• Option for premium wine tasting along the way
• Personalized recommendations for hotels, dining, and local experiences
• Concierge planning and support before and during your trip
Day 1 — Arrive in Healdsburg
The weekend begins in San Francisco, with an easy drive just 1 hour and 20 minutes north into the heart of Wine Country. The route rolls through Sonoma's vineyard-covered hills — with an optional stop for premium wine tasting along the way, a first toast to the days ahead. Arrive in Healdsburg, one of the most beautiful small towns in California, with a plaza surrounded by some of the finest restaurants in wine country. The evening is at leisure — settle into cannabis-friendly accommodations, dine among the best of Sonoma County, and let the pace slow to country time.
Day 2 — A Day on the Farm
The centerpiece of the weekend. Journey north into Mendocino County — towering redwoods, rolling ranch land, and some of the most legendary cannabis-growing soil on earth. Spend a private, unhurried afternoon on a working cannabis farm in a stunning valley setting — walking the rows with the farmer, seeing the plants up close at the height of the season, and hearing how it all grows, firsthand. A picnic lunch unfolds right there among the plants. Later, visit a hash-making facility to witness the craft behind one of the region's most celebrated concentrates, then unwind at one of the area's dispensaries with a lounge. Return to Healdsburg for the evening — dinner under Wine Country's big starry sky.
Day 3 — The Slow Road Home
No alarm clocks. A slow morning to savor — coffee on the Healdsburg plaza, a stroll through the vineyards, or one last browse through the local dispensaries. Then the leisurely drive back to San Francisco, with optional stops for wine tasting along the Russian River or a detour to the dramatic Sonoma coastline. Arrive back in the city by evening, carrying the smell of the garden home with you.
