Good wine country morning to you!
My body could use a bit of a detox right now but……we’re in SONOMA. Gotta take advantage.
But before we do, we decided a run would help rejuvenate tired cells. We drove over to a state park here in Santa Rosa and had a gorgeous run around a lake.
We ran FAST too. Yay for no Cville hills 😉 We covered about 4.3 miles in total (and got lost quite a bit)
We stopped for some quality coffee before going back to our hotel for the continental breakfast
Drink of the week: Cafe au Lait!
At the hotel I was thrilled to find a tub of full-fat thick PLAIN yogurt!!
I piled on about a cup with some fresh fruit, a tsp of jam and granola.
We are showering now and then the day begins! Not sure when I’ll see you again 
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
Wow have so much fun! I’ve never been to Sonoma but have ALWAYS dreamed of going. Can’t wait to read about more of your adventures there!
Christine says
Me too! I hope to make the trip…someday. For now, I’ll just sip wine at home and visit katheats! Haha
Amanda (Eating Up) says
Have a wonderful day! I’m so jealous of all your adventures! 😛
Holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
I love when hotels have good continental breakfast — there is nothing more disappointing to find a box of stale donuts and day old coffee waiting in the lobby 🙁
Enjoy your day!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
Have fun! I can’t think of a better place to be.
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
Love the scenery! Enjoy your wine time 🙂
Samantha @ Bikini Birthday says
Oooh Sonoma! I’d love to be in California wine country right now.
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Wowww that bowl looks so delicious and colourful! Nice job on the run – you deserved that breakfast!
Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says
I love how amazing fresh, light food tastes after a weekend or time of eating more rich and heavy items.
Christin L. says
Beautiful breakfast!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Have fun Kath!
VeggieGirl says
BEAUTIFUL sights! Enjoy your day 🙂
Sarah @ going on goals says
Full fat yogurt is the best after a nice run. Have fun on your adventures today!
Namaste Gurl says
Enjoy your day with lovely eats and wine, of course!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
have fun in sonoma! hubby and i almost went but virgin america had such amazing deals we decided to fly rather than drive. enjoy!
Felicia (a taste of health with balance) says
ohh sonoma, i am soo jealous! looking forward to photos- enjoy!
Kiran says
I wish to visit Sonoma some day 🙂 *fingers crossed 😀
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Enjoy!!! We only made it to St. Helena, but would love to try Sonoma.
I feel you on the need to detox. Got back from Cali a week ago and immediately began a much-needed Cleanse.
Nicole - yuppie yogini says
Wish I were is wine country. Have fun-you can detox when you get home!! 🙂
megan @ whatmegansmaking says
runs on vacation are always so much better than runs at home! Exploring a new place makes the run fly by. Especially with coffee as a reward 🙂 Have fun!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
Oh Sonoma! So jealous of your travels as of late. Have fun! 😀
PassionArts et plus... says
Je suis de la région de Québec, Canada… je te suis depuis presque qu’un an et j’aime beaucoup voir toutes les photos que tu mets sur ton site… surtout les plats que tu manges, cela nous donne de belles idées… Bravo à toi …
Mom says
Merci!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Have so much fun! Sonoma is a dream!
Maddie (Healthy Maddie) says
Looks like a beautiful place for a run!
grocery goddess jen says
Enjoy your time in Sonoma with Matt 🙂
Mama Pea says
I could use a little Wine Country myself. Hold the wine. Enjoy your time with Matt!
Michele @ Healthy Cultivations says
Great tree pose!
Amy says
So weird to see all these photos of where I grew up! Looks like those picnic area photos are in Howarth Park? I grew up just down the street! And the coffee shop is definitely Aroma’s! I spent a lot of time there when I was younger and still lived in the area!
Kath says
🙂
Susan says
Yeah, it’s funny to see photos of where I live. I live close to that park and spend lots of time running there. Can’t wait to see what you & Matt do in Sonoma. Sometimes I think the area where I live is so boring. It’s nice to get someone else’s perspective.
joni-marie says
it’s so funny to know you are only an hour away from me! i live in Sacramento, ca and am a new (i think it’s been a few months now), but avid reader. if you have a chance i would recommended heading to Napa and checking out the Rutherford Grill. They have the most amazing fig wild rice! Have an amazing time enjoying Nor Cal!
Lily's Health Pad says
I’m always amazed by people who get up early and run in order to feel refreshed. I usually opt for sleep instead!
Kath says
We slept in, THEN ran 🙂
lisasfoods says
Have a great day, Kath. Sounds like a great hotel if they have offerings like full fat yogurt, fruit, and granola for breakfast.
I’d love to get to Sonoma sometime. For now though I’ll have to make do with the wineries in northwest Connecticut.
Rachel says
I recognize those nice, big CA oak trees!
Cafe au lait is my all-time favorite coffee drink – simple, adaptable, and plain good.
Katie (The Boston Marathoner) says
I am definitely loving waking up and working out before starting the day. It’s hard to get in the habit of doing, but once you start – voila. Awesome.
kate says
Cant wait to see what fun Sonoma brings to you two!
Jasmine @ Eat Move Write says
Fun! What beautiful pictures. I love that you and hubby run together.
Jen says
Hope you have an amazing time in Sonoma!!! Love all of the pictures 🙂
Jen
Claire (Low Impact Fashionista) says
Ahh runs are the best for rejuvenation, I took a good one this morning too!
Cait says
I’m a recent follower and have LOVED living through you this weekend! Looks like you had/are continuing to have a blast 🙂 Thanks for being an inspiration…
Sana says
Enjoy your vacay with Matt!
anne says
Wine country in the fall – what a fantastic vacation! It’s fun to live vicariously through you.
Lisa (bakebikeblog) says
Sounds like a perfect morning to me!!!
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
I love the wine country…SO MUCH!!!!
I wish i could have extended my Food Buzz trip and taken an extra day or two for Napa or Sonoma 🙂
Camille says
I have that same exact picture of me striking that pose. Only mine is in Yosemite. Twinsies 🙂
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
I’d be excited about plain yogurt, too! What a luxury in a world filled with artificial flavors, lol.
Carrie H says
Agreed! 🙂 So funny that people might think of the sweetened yogurts as a treat … but I just think they’re gross now after years of eating plain. Give me homemade baked goods with real sugar and butter, and watch out, though!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Must have been a perfect run with such beautiful scenery and no hills!
Laura @ Backstage Pass says
Looks like you two are having a blast! Enjoy your day 🙂
Great to have met you this weekend!
Paige @Running Around Normal says
Hope the run helped! I love getting lost in new places!…when I’m with someone else 🙂
Christie {Honoring Health} says
How did you get up and do tree pose on that tiny pole??
Hope you are having a great time!
barefootgirl says
have a blast!! WE’ve been to Sonoma once.. I found out I was pregnant 3 days before we left :0 ;)…. no wine tasting for me…
LOVE the Mondavi Vineyard… we still have a bottle ( though I’m sure it’s turned by now)
Enjoy!!
stacey-healthylife says
Enjoy the day, great idea with the run. You should have ran through the vineyards.
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Good call on picking up coffee elsewhere. Hotel coffee is usually pretty gross. 😉
Kasey says
Loving all your Cali photos!
Chelsea says
Been reading for a couple months now and I love it! I’m from Sonoma county. Hope you’re enjoying the beautiful weather we’ve been having. Looks like you may have gone to Spring Lake. It’s a gorgeous run!
Lauren at KeepItSweet says
i love wine country, have a blast
Hannah says
I, too, get excited when plain yogurt if on offer. it’s the little things in life, right? 😉
Mandi says
What gorgeous pics!!! I just realized that you live in Cville, which of course caught my eye because I am born and raised in Roanoke =) I went to VA Tech in Blacksburg, but now the hubs and I live in Charleston, SC near Erica =) I have family from Cville though and we love visiting there as well, it is beautiful, just like all of Southwest VA!
I just had to say hi – fellow Virginian!! yay =)
the salty girl says
I love Santa Rosa. You should tell your beer loving husband to check out Russian River Brewery while you are there. They brew beer in wine barrels!!! It’s special!
Angela (the diet book junkie) says
Sonoma is definitely on this girl’s bucket list. we were in Marlborough (New Zealand) on the weekend and it was AMAZING. looking forward to hearing your wine suggestions! 🙂
Kelli says
awww, I’m so happy you went to Spring Lake! I walk there 3 times a week and I’ve definitely talked about your blog on my walks and now you’ve been there! So cool!
Lisa says
I would LOVE to go to wine country in California! Is there lots of hiking too?