Inspired dining experiences from Fernando Trocca’s at Dawn Ranch’s restaurant in Guerneville, balances elevated cuisine with unstudied excellence, from fine dining at the Lodge to picnics overlooking the roiling Pacific Ocean. Local ingredients from the fertile valley make our varied cuisine an emerging staple of Northern California fare.
The Lodge
With locally sourced ingredients from our abundant NorCal valley, Fernando Trocca's fine dining experience leverages the unstudied quality of open-fire cooking and bold flavors from Argentina and Uruguay. Serving both breakfast and dinner, The Lodge is a welcoming yet elevated venue to begin your day or dine as the sun descends over the hills to the West. Fresh juices, local wines, craft spirits, artisan beers, and vibrant cocktails
The Patio
Our natural setting provides the perfect environment for celebration. From weddings to retreats, company outings to concerts, we’re elevating our traditions with both indoor and alfresco venues.
The Meadow
Our natural setting provides the perfect environment for celebration. From weddings to retreats, company outings to concerts, we’re elevating our traditions with both indoor and alfresco venues.
The Orchard
Our natural setting provides the perfect environment for celebration. From weddings to retreats, company outings to concerts, we’re elevating our traditions with both indoor and alfresco venues.
The Boathouse
Nestled on the edge of the Russian River, the charming boathouse at Dawn Ranch beckons guests. Opening to the expansive Boathouse Lawn, shaded by two magnificent Dawn Redwood trees, this rare species adds an enchanting touch. With a capacity to accommodate 250 guests, the boathouse and its surroundings offer ample space for memorable gatherings.
Dining Experiences
From our tasting menu in our fine restaurant in Guerneville, The Lodge, to tasting further afield, enjoy a variety of culinary experiences to broaden your palette.
FORAGING
Venture out for a brief hike and discover the wild flora of the local microclimate. Bring back edible finds and prepare them with our chefs, either in specialty cocktails or refreshing bites.
CHEF’S TASTINGS
Special chefs' tastings can be arranged with wine pairings from the surrounding Sonoma vineyards. Meals can be served family-style or in a multi-course format.
WINE TASTINGS
Discover the local abundance of Sonoma vineyards. Be sure to inquire about prepacked meals to take with you from our kitchens, each designed to be paired with the rich Northern California wines you'll be tasting.
PRIVATE KITCHEN TOUR & COOKING CLASSES
Delight in an intimate dinner for two, within our abundant vegetable and flower garden location for great times.
Exclusive Culinary Experiences
Dawn Ranch welcomes chefs seeking inspiration or a change of pace. Our property also hosts pop-ups from restaurants in Guerneville and beyond.