The Ruse - Experiences

Custom-Curated Wine Country Adventures for Guests of The Ruse

Looking for the ultimate Sonoma escape? Howling Wine Tours offers unforgettable, dog-friendly adventures designed just for guests of The Ruse Healdsburg.

From private tastings at hidden, family-owned wineries to coastal getaways with oysters and ocean breezes—or even a peaceful redwood hike—we’ll help you design a day that fits your vibe and your pace.

Ride in comfort with a friendly (PUC licensed and insured) local guide and enjoy door-to-door pickup right from the resort. We take care of the details so you can relax, sip, and explore.

Your perfect day in wine country starts here.

Click below to see what’s possible — availability is limited!

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Wine & Redwoods

Get ready for an unforgettable day crafted by Howling Wine Tours, where adventure, tranquility, and world-class wine come together in the heart of Sonoma. From vineyard ridges to towering redwoods and intimate tastings, we design the perfect day tailored to your pace and preferences.

A forest scene with tall trees, green foliage, and a dirt trail. There is a wooden bench with a plaque on it to the right of the trail, surrounded by lush plants.

Tastes & Terrain of Anderson Valley

Adventure, tranquility, and world-class wine come together in the heart of Mendocino’s Anderson Valley. From cheese tasitng and farm tour, to beautiful vineyard valleys, to towering redwoods and intimate tastings, we’ve  designed the perfect day in Mendocino wine country tailored to your pace and preferences.

Coastal landscape with large rocks in the ocean, a cloudy sky, and hills in the distance.

Sonoma Coast Adventure

Our Sonoma Coast Experience blends boutique wine tasting, fresh local seafood, seaside hiking, and scenic coastal drives into a carefully curated journey that captures the true essence of Northern California. Relax, sip, savor, and soak in breathtaking views — while Howling Wine Tours takes care of every detail.

Group of eight women standing outdoors on a paved path in a vineyard, holding a blackboard sign that reads "INMAN Family Welcomes... Michala & Friends Cheers!" with three of them smiling at the camera under a blue sky.

Design Your Own Day

With Howling Wine Tours’ Design Your Own Day experience, you choose the pace, the places, and the wines that speak to you. Whether it’s Pinot in the Russian, a redwood hike, coastal picnic, boutique shopping, or a bold Cabernet in Alexander Valley, we can help curate the day. Expect a seamless, unforgettable experience tailored to your tastes—with plenty of surprises along the way.