Sebastopol · Sonoma County
Pearlessence Vineyard Inn Car Service & Private Wine Tours
Private chauffeur service from Santa Rosa Airport, SFO or Oakland to Pearlessence Vineyard Inn in Sebastopol, and a six-hour wine tour that starts at the inn.
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About the Property
Pearlessence Vineyard Inn is a small bed and breakfast on Greg and Linda Pearl's five-acre farm on Hessel Road, between Sebastopol and Santa Rosa. The Pearls moved to Sebastopol in 1991 and planted their Pinot Noir by hand the next year; Failla makes a Pinot Noir from the fruit.
The inn currently offers one suite, the Ginkgo Room, overlooking the gardens, pond and vineyard, with a king bed, gas fireplace, heated slate floors, a rainfall shower and a private deck. Stays have a two-night minimum, and smoking is not permitted inside.
It is also an easy place to start a wine tour. Merry Edwards is about 5 minutes away, and the wineries of Sebastopol and the Green Valley are within about 20. We are based in Calistoga, in neighboring Napa Valley.
Getting Here From the Airport
Sonoma County Airport (STS): about 17 miles, 30 minutes. The closest airport to Pearlessence Vineyard 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 64 miles, 1 hour 30 minutes. Often a quieter airport than SFO.
San Francisco International (SFO): about 65 miles, 1 hour 40 minutes, and longer at busy times. The most flights, with a drive across the Bay Area.
Sacramento (SMF): about 94 miles, 2 hours 20 minutes. 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
4097 Hessel Road, Sebastopol
Style
Vineyard B&B, one suite
Closest Airport
Santa Rosa Airport (STS), about 30 minutes
Good to Know
Check-in 4 p.m., check-out 11 a.m. Two-night minimum. No smoking inside.
A Six-Hour Wine Tour From Your Hotel
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. at the front of the inn.
10:00 · Pickup at Pearlessence Vineyard Inn
Your chauffeur meets you at the front of the inn. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:20 · Littorai
About 20 minutes away. Single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from a family farm winery run on generative agriculture by a Burgundy-trained winemaker. The Single Vineyard Tasting is $70. By advance appointment only, Monday to Saturday, for groups of 6 or fewer.
11:45 · Lunch at Handline
About 10 minutes away. A casual Sebastopol spot, open since 2016, with seasonal food from local farmers and fishermen, served mostly outdoors. Open daily 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.
12:55 · Kanzler Vineyards
About 10 minutes away. A family Pinot Noir estate in the Sebastopol Hills, eight miles from the Pacific, where every tasting starts with a walk to the vines. The private, seated tasting with a vineyard walk is $75. By appointment.
2:25 · William Henry Wineworks
About 15 minutes away. A cooperative winemaking studio on Gravenstein Highway where small producers make and pour small-lot Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Open Thursday to Sunday from 10:30 a.m., and by private appointment Monday to Wednesday; fees are confirmed when we book.
3:50 · Back to Pearlessence Vineyard Inn
About 10 minutes away. Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Merry Edwards
Adds about an hour. Single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc from one of the valley's pioneers, a few minutes from the inn. The Appellation Tasting is $45; allow 60 to 90 minutes. By appointment.
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
- Merry Edwards, about 5 minutes. Single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.
- Pax Wines, about 10 minutes. Foot-crushed Syrah and rare grapes.
- Singer Wine, about 10 minutes. Syrah with a former Chez Panisse wine director.
- William Henry Wineworks, about 10 minutes. Small-lot Pinot Noir from a winemaking co-op.
- Reichwage Winery, about 10 minutes. Pinot Noir and Gamay on a revived apple ranch.
- Horse & Plow, about 15 minutes. Organic wine and cider in a redwood barn.
- Kanzler Vineyards, about 15 minutes. Estate Pinot Noir from the Sebastopol Hills.
- Emeritus Vineyards, about 15 minutes. Dry-farmed Pinot Noir from Hallberg Ranch.
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 Pearlessence Vineyard Inn?
Sonoma County Airport (STS), about 17 miles or roughly 30 minutes by car. Oakland (OAK) is next, at about 1 hour 30 minutes.
How far is Pearlessence Vineyard Inn from Santa Rosa Airport (STS)?
About 17 miles, or roughly 30 minutes by car. STS is a small, easy airport, and the drive avoids Bay Area traffic.
Is Pearlessence Vineyard Inn within walking distance of downtown Sebastopol?
No. It is on a rural road between Sebastopol and Santa Rosa, and downtown Sebastopol is a short drive away.
How much is a car service from the airport to Pearlessence Vineyard 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 Pearlessence Vineyard 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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