Let me not to the marriage of true minds
Admit impediments. Love is not love
Which alters when it alteration finds,
Or bends with the remover to remove:
O no! it is an ever-fixed mark
That looks on tempests and is never shaken;
It is the star to every wandering bark,
Whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken.
Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks
Within his bending sickle's compass come:
Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks,
But bears it out even to the edge of doom.
If this be error and upon me proved,
I never writ, nor no man ever loved.

Just as the salvaged redwood helped shape the design of the Brewery Gulch Inn, so the sentiments in Shakepeare’s 116th Sonnet helped shape the intent of the Inn: the intent to create an atmosphere for Romance every single day of the year. 

And why, besides its sheer beauty, has this particular Sonnet continued to inspire us? Two reasons jump out.

First, the Sonnet alludes to the affection and trust that true love—“the marriage of true minds”—catalyzes for all of us, the “ever-fixed mark” called love that stays constant in spite of life’s changes. And, second, the Sonnet acknowledges the very real challenges to love, “when it alteration finds” and when it encounters “the remover.”  So the sentiments are not just touchy-feely, they also remind us: Love and Romance are wonderful, spontaneous feelings—and they require maintenance, renewal, courage and even work: the need to grow and to grow together where we can.

To us at Brewery Gulch, those needs inspire a love nest, a place that can engage all five senses in a renewal experience for you and for the love of your life. A place that might facilitate some of “love’s field work” that “the marriage of true minds” requires: a quiet talk, a sharing of dreams, a walk holding hands, a sharing of local wines and fine hors d’oeuvres (and “enough,” as Sunset Magazine recently said, “to convince you to blow off dinner plans and focus on your sweetheart!”), a look together at the Great Pacific as a winter storm looms offshore, an occasion to say I’m glad you were born on your lover’s birthday, or a pause to celebrate your meeting or marriage anniversary. Or just a good get-away, a reminder: I go, my love, where you go, there is nothing and no one more important to me.

And so Thank You, again, for helping us even attempt to make “the greatest love poem” come alive today. All of us at Brewery Gulch Inn wish you and yours the happiest Valentine’s Day, today, tomorrow, and every day.

Leave the stresses of your daily life behind and escape for a romantic interlude to Mendocino. Surrounded by the spectacular natural beauty of redwood forests and the Pacific Ocean, you can enjoy the early signs of spring as you hike the bluffs and beaches taking in the breathtaking ocean views and the migration of the whales. Explore the Botanical Gardens, where the rhododendrons are popping right now and through May, or spend some time bird watching the many varieties seen in the area. Wander through the historic village during this quieter time of the year and discover the small shops and galleries. Enjoy a candlelight dinner at one of the area’s restaurants. Toast each other while visiting one of Anderson Valley’s many winery tasting rooms. Return each day to the comfort of Brewery Gulch Inn to continue your romantic adventure. Curl up with your partner in front of the fireplace in your room during the occasional blustery storms or sip a complimentary glass of wine while planning your next day’s adventure in front of the Great Room’s stunning hand-forged, wood-burning steel fireplace.

Looking for a special way to communicate your love? Be like lovers of old and tell your sweetheart through a love "letter." We like this list on www.lovingyou.com. Just print it, fill it out, and bring it with you to place on your partner's pillow - or mail it to us, we’ll print it out and place it there for you as a surprise upon your arrival. A perfect memory from a memorable romantic stay.

Let us personalize a package to suit your desires. Breakfast in bed? A tandem massage? Perhaps a backpack picnic for two or a romance basket filled with a selection of chocolates, Anderson Valley wine and fresh flowers. Just ask and we will arrange. (Additional charges may apply)

• Two nights’ Lodging in our Superb Accommodations with Fireplaces and Ocean Views at our Low Late Winter/Early Spring Rates
• Full Gourmet Breakfast in our Great Room
• Complimentary Hors d’Oeuvres and Local Wines in the Early Evening in Front of our Great Room Hand-Forged Fireplace
• Aromatic Soaking in your own Hot Tub for Two
• A Selection of Romantic Movies in your Room

Can you stay a third night? We will take 50% of your third night, if it’s a weekday, and give you a keepsake CD of Andrea Bocelli's "Romanza."

Check out our other romantic packages:  Marry Me!, Body & Soul, Birdwatching Vacation, Romantic Escape, Horseback Riding on the Beach, Winelovers’ Escapade.

Love never sleeps. You can book 24/7 for your romantic interlude on our new online reservation system or call 1-800-578-4454.

Subject to availability, holidays excluded.

Start your love nest get-away off in style by
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If you are planning an intimate wedding (50 people or fewer), Brewery Gulch Inn invites you to consider our elegantly simple arrangements designed to assist you in celebrating your nuptials in a stress-free, uncomplicated way. Our talented chef will work with you to create a memorable menu for your special day. We have pared down our approach to suit the eco-friendliness of the Inn and its focus on creating an environment for guests who wish to experience a peaceful retreat. We extend that philosophy to our weddings to help you experience a joyous celebration with as few of the usual hassles as possible. Only one mile away from Mendocino, the Inn offers an exclusive privacy not available in the hustle and bustle of town. The inn is located on a sylvan hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean with both blue and white water ocean views and is ensconced in its own native woodland gardens, surrounded by hundreds of acres of open meadow and forest land. For more information, click here.