The Raford Inn of Healdsburg is located in the Russian River Wine Region just a half mile from the Russian River and a few miles south of the Healdsburg Square. Gently perched above the valley on four acres, dominated by massive palms, this country bed and breakfast overlooks vineyards and cropland ringed by redwood-forested mountains. Lovingly preserved, there are six comfortably elegant guest rooms; all feature private baths, queen beds, and a full country breakfast served each morning.

History:
Built in 1880, this three-story estate manor house is an officially-designated historic landmark. The authentic Victorian-era French Colonial architecture still remains, including the original Queen Anne accents. Raford Peterson’s family lived here and worked the land for 100 years before it was sold, refurbished to modern codes and converted into an Inn. The original 1,300 acre property was once mainly planted with hops. Now vineyards prevail and the remaining four acres are a protected sanctuary for a house that is not merely a place to shelter travelers, but is also a home where the spirit of congenial country hospitality lives on. For more than 25 years, the Raford Inn has provided B&B guests a comfortably elegant stay in the wine country without the busy feel of downtown Healdsburg. Come... enjoy the enclosed sunroom and wrap-around veranda. Gaze through the towering palm trees across the grape vines and step back into the 19th century.

The Innkeepers:
Dane Pitcher and Rita Wells welcome you to a relaxing stay in the Healdsburg countryside. Long-time residents of Sonoma County, Dane continues to work for the City of Santa Rosa as a dedicated public servant, and Rita has a thriving practice as a hypnotherapist and wellness counselor (see her schedule of upcoming classes). It is hard to miss Dane’s jovial smile in the evenings and Rita’s special flare at breakfast. In 2004, they realized a 13-year dream of becoming innkeepers, when they purchased The Raford Inn.