Glen Ellen · Sonoma County
Glen Ellen Inn Car Service & Private Wine Tours
Private chauffeur service from Santa Rosa Airport, SFO or Oakland to Glen Ellen Inn in Glen Ellen, and a six-hour wine tour that starts at the inn.
Book Your Ride or Wine Tour
About the Property
The Glen Ellen Inn is a small inn in the village of Glen Ellen, with its Secret Cottages set along Calabazas Creek. Tasting rooms, restaurants, cafés and a bakery are all within a short walk.
Most cottages have a fireplace and a Jacuzzi tub, parking is free, and there are no cleaning or resort fees. The inn's Martini Bar is open Wednesday to Sunday from 3:30 p.m.
It is also an easy place to start a wine tour. Talisman, Imagery and Benziger are all within about 5 minutes. We are based in Calistoga, in neighboring Napa Valley.
Getting Here From the Airport
Sonoma County Airport (STS): about 23 miles, 40 minutes. The closest airport to Glen Ellen Inn, and the easiest arrival: a small airport in Santa Rosa with no Bay Area traffic on the drive. Direct flights come in from Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas and more.
Oakland (OAK): about 63 miles, 1 hour 40 minutes. Often a quieter airport than SFO.
San Francisco International (SFO): about 63 miles, 1 hour 45 minutes, and longer at busy times. The most flights, with a drive across the Bay Area.
Sacramento (SMF): about 81 miles, 2 hours. Skips Bay Area traffic entirely, though it is the longest drive of the four.
Flying private? We also meet guests at the FBOs at STS and Napa County Airport (APC). See our Sonoma County Airport car service page for more on flying into STS.
At a Glance
Location
13670 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen
Style
Creekside cottage inn
Closest Airport
Santa Rosa Airport (STS), about 40 minutes
Good to Know
Check-in 3:30 p.m., check-out 11 a.m. No cleaning or resort fees. Free parking.
A Six-Hour Wine Tour From Your Hotel
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. at the front of the inn on Arnold Drive.
10:00 · Pickup at Glen Ellen Inn
Your chauffeur meets you at the front of the inn on Arnold Drive. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:05 · Imagery
About 5 minutes away. Rare grape varieties, artist-designed labels and an on-site art gallery on Highway 12 in Glen Ellen. The Reserve Seated Tasting of five winery-exclusive wines is $35. Open daily from 10 a.m.; walk-ins welcome at the bar for groups of 8 or fewer.
11:45 · Lunch at Salt+Stone
About 15 minutes away. Todd Lake's restaurant on the Sonoma Highway in Kenwood, with a steakhouse and seafood grill, an oyster bar and craft cocktails. Lunch Thursday to Tuesday from 11 a.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
12:50 · Hamilton Family Wines
About 5 minutes away. Small-lot Grenache and Rhône blends, tasted in an olive grove in Kenwood. The Signature Tasting of five current releases is $35 and takes about an hour. Reservations recommended; walk-ins are often accommodated.
2:15 · Lasseter Family Winery
About 5 minutes away. Organically farmed Rhône and Bordeaux-style blends and century-old Heritage Block Zinfandel on a historic Glen Ellen estate. The Patio Tasting of five estate wines is $60. By reservation only.
3:40 · Back to Glen Ellen Inn
About 5 minutes away. Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Talisman
Adds about an hour. Single-vineyard Pinot Noir, including foot-trodden Méthode Ancienne bottlings, poured across the street in the oldest commercial building in Glen Ellen. The Pinot Noir Terroir Tasting is $45, about 90 minutes. Open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; walk-ins welcome.
Every tour is custom. This day is a starting point: your chauffeur will shape it around what matters to you, and we plan multi-day tours for guests who want to see more of wine country.
Wineries Near the Hotel
- Talisman, about 5 minutes. Single-vineyard Pinot Noir across the street.
- Laurel Glen, about 5 minutes. Organic Sonoma Mountain Cabernet in the village.
- Eric Ross Winery, about 5 minutes. Pinot Noir, Albariño and old-vine Zinfandel.
- Schermeister Winery, about 5 minutes. Native-fermented wines at Jack London Village.
- Benziger, about 5 minutes. Biodynamic ranch with tram tours and caves.
- Imagery, about 5 minutes. Rare varieties and an art gallery.
- Wellington Cellars, about 5 minutes. Zinfandel from 1882 vines, in an olive grove.
- Hamel Family Wines, about 5 minutes. Biodynamic Nuns Canyon Cabernet blends.
See every winery we cover, region by region, on our Sonoma County wineries page.
Your Vehicle & Six-Hour Tour Rates
Up to 6 guests
Elite Luxury SUV
Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade
$600
Six-hour private wine tour ($100 per hour), plus gratuity. Additional hours $100 each.
Up to 9 guests
Jet Sprinter
Captain's chairs and room to spread out
From $1,350
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $225 each.
Airport transfers are priced by distance when you book, with gratuity included. For groups of 10 or more, call 833-915-2436 for a quote. Tasting fees are separate and paid directly to each winery.
Questions
Which airport is closest to Glen Ellen Inn?
Sonoma County Airport (STS), about 23 miles or roughly 40 minutes by car. Oakland (OAK) is next, at about 1 hour 40 minutes.
How far is Glen Ellen Inn from Santa Rosa Airport (STS)?
About 23 miles, or roughly 40 minutes by car. STS is a small, easy airport, and the drive avoids Bay Area traffic.
Is Glen Ellen Inn within walking distance of downtown Glen Ellen?
Yes. It is in the village of Glen Ellen, a short walk from tasting rooms, restaurants and cafés.
How much is a car service from the airport to Glen Ellen Inn?
Airport transfers are priced by distance when you book online, and gratuity is included, so you see the full fare before you pay.
What happens if my flight is late?
Your chauffeur tracks your flight and texts you before departure and again on landing to confirm the pickup spot. Up to 60 minutes of waiting is included. Meet and greet at baggage claim is available for $50.
Can you pick us up at Glen Ellen Inn for a wine tour?
Yes. Six-hour private wine tours start at the inn and cost $600 ($100 per hour) plus gratuity in a luxury SUV for up to 6 guests, or from $1,350 plus 20% gratuity in a Jet Sprinter for up to 9. Tasting fees are paid directly to each winery.
How does booking a tour with Bien Chauffeured work?
Reserve online, even if your plans are still taking shape. Your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Extra hours can be added.
Book Your Airport Ride or Wine Tour
Reserve online in minutes. For an airport pickup, add your flight and your chauffeur will track it and text you on landing. For a wine tour, your plans don't need to be final: your chauffeur will email you first, then build the itinerary and make the winery appointments. Prefer to talk? Call our concierge at 833-915-2436.
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