Sonoma County · Glen Ellen
Glen Ellen
A wooded hamlet in mid Sonoma Valley, quieter and greener than the towns at either end.
At a glance
- Type
- town
- Where it is
- Mid Sonoma Valley, between Sonoma and Kenwood.
About
Glen Ellen sits in the middle of Sonoma Valley where the hills close in and creeks run through oak and redwood. It is a very small settlement with a handful of restaurants, tasting rooms and inns.
Why go
Come to Glen Ellen for quiet, trees and a short drive to Sonoma Valley estates in either direction.
What makes it different
It feels wooded rather than agricultural, which is rare in Wine Country and makes it a good counterweight to plaza-town energy.
How it fits a trip
Two nights suits a slower, nature-leaning stretch of a Sonoma itinerary.
Best for
- Quiet stays
- Couples
- Nature
- Second-time visitors
Hotels
Beltane Ranch
A historic 105-acre ranch and vineyard farm stay in Glen Ellen, with estate wines, farm breakfasts and private hiking trails.
Gaige House and Ryokan
A Glen Ellen inn blending Victorian bones with Zen ryokan design — granite soaking tubs, creekside gardens and meditative calm.
Olea Hotel
A hillside modern-minimal boutique hotel above Glen Ellen, with a pool among the oaks and a two-course gourmet breakfast.
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Plan Your TripReviewed 2026-09-06